<DOC> [House Journal, 104th Congress, 2nd Session, Part 2] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access] [DOCID: f:hjrni96.ts.wais] [Page 2959-3170] [[Page 2959]] ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSEL REMOVAL ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4010) [2AU] ABBAS, MOHAMMED Bills and resolutions Terrorism: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] ABERCROMBIE, NEIL (a Representative from Hawaii) Bills and resolutions introduced by Courts: residency requirement quotas for judges in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (see H.R. 3045) [7MR] Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see H.R. 4084) [17SE] Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: amend (see H.J. Res. 192) [16SE] Immigration: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 3962) [2AU] Marine resources: development of technology for recovery of minerals from the ocean seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686) [20JN] ABERNATHY, RALPH D., JR. Bills and resolutions Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 183) [11JY] ABORTION Bills and resolutions Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] Women: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 4284) [28SE] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 389) [22MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial-Birth Abortions: President Clinton [15AP] Motions Women: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), Senate amendments [27MR] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), veto [19SE] ACKERMAN, GARY L. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 4286) [28SE] Motor vehicles: use of bar encoding to facilitate identification and recovery of stolen vehicles (see H.R. 4279) [28SE] Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4287) [28SE] ADMINISTRATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 2977) [27FE] Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2977, provisions [19SE] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 2977) [25SE] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-841) [25SE] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-597) [29MY] ADOPTION PROMOTION AND STABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] Enact (H.R. 3286): consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3286, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] ADVERTISING Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 3472) [16MY] ------establish advertising requirements (see H.R. 3473) [16MY] ------prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 3644) [13JN] ------require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 3475) [16MY] ------require health warnings on advertisements (see H.R. 3474) [16MY] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Lotteries: provide information in advertising on odds of winning (see H.R. 3010) [5MR] Taxation: treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 3478) [16MY] ------treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 2962) [6FE] Television: regulation of network signals on satellite carriers (see H.R. 3192) [28MR] Tobacco products: restrict advertising and promotion (see H.R. 3821) [16JY] ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION Bills and resolutions Reauthorization (see H.R. 3031) [6MR] AFRICA Bills and resolutions Development Fund for Africa: funding (see H.R. 3638, 3735) [13JN] [27JN] Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 4198) [26SE] International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 142) [1FE] Messages National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton [25MR] [16SE] National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton [22JY] AFRICAN AMERICANS Bills and resolutions Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see H.R. 3707) [25JN] Civil rights: prevent law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092) [17SE] ------prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Colleges and universities: participation by historically black graduate professional schools in certain education grant programs (see H.R. 3055) [7MR] Crime: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (see H.R. 3525) [23MY] ------condemn acts of arson against churches and enhance law enforcement and prosecution of arsonists (see H. Con. Res. 183, 186, 187) [11JN] [13JN] Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] History: recognize end of slavery and true day of independence (see H.J. Res. 195) [17SE] Major League Baseball: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148) [24SE] Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 151) [12MR] National Park Service: coordinate programs and enter into cooperative agreements with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (see H.R. 4073) [12SE] Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 183) [11JY] Selma, AL: recognition of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church as symbol of the struggle for and achievement of African-American voting rights (see H. Res. 487) [22JY] Small business: provide development assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3994) [2AU] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Clarify Federal Jurisdiction Over Offenses Relative to Religious Property Damage: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3525) (H. Rept. 104-621) [17JN] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Participation by Historically Black Graduate Professional Schools in Certain Education Grant Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 104- 504) [28MR] Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1179) (H. Rept. 104-758) [4SE] [[Page 2960]] Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] AGED see Senior Citizens AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Department of State; Foreign Aid Bills and resolutions Federal employees: provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3870) [23JY] Messages Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [27FE] AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2854, provisions [14MR] Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 2854) [5JA] ------consideration (see H. Res. 366) [27FE] ------consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 393) [27MR] Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 3900) [25JY] Taxation: treatment of transitional payments under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 3559) [30MY] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 2854) [25MR] Motions Enact (H.R. 2854) [29FE] [14MR] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2854, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 104-502) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 2854, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 104-463) [27FE] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104-494) [25MR] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104- 462) [9FE] AGRICULTURAL REFORM AND IMPROVEMENT ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2854, provisions [14MR] Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 2854) [5JA] ------consideration (see H. Res. 366) [27FE] ------consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 393) [27MR] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 2854) [25MR] Motions Enact (H.R. 2854) [29FE] [14MR] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2854, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 104-502) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 2854, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 104-463) [27FE] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104-494) [25MR] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104- 462) [9FE] AGRICULTURE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3603) [7JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration (see H. Res. 451) [10JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 496) [31JY] Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 3644) [13JN] Business and industry: assure payment for milk and livestock delivered to milk processors, livestock dealers, or market agencies (see H.R. 3762) [9JY] Colored margarine: repeal restrictions (see H.R. 2860) [5JA] Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see H.R. 4276) [28SE] ------regulatory requirements relative to the purchase or sale of commodities from markets located abroad (see H.R. 3891) [24JY] Consolidated Farm Service Agency: provide grace period for lending to delinquent borrowers (see H.R. 3236) [15AP] Customs Service: refund anti-dumping duty deposits relative to certain imported orange juice (see H.R. 3922) [30JY] Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 3665) [18JN] ------consolidate and improve all inspection activities relative to livestock and poultry carcasses, seafood, meat products, poultry products, and seafood products (see H.R. 4302) [28SE] ------extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4336) [1OC] ------payment rate for barley (see H.R. 4002) [2AU] Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (see H.R. 4295) [28SE] Disasters: coverage of native pasture crops for livestock under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 3575) [4JN] Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see H.R. 4041) [10SE] Emergency Food Assistance Act: purchase of commodities using State funds (see H.R. 3978) [2AU] Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 3900) [25JY] Federal aid programs: assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by drought conditions (see H.R. 3449; S. 181) [14MY] [23MY] ------elimination of certain Federal programs and subsidies (see H.R. 2934) [1FE] ------improve operation (see H.R. 2854, 2973) [5JA] [27FE] ------improve operation (H.R. 2854), consideration (see H. Res. 366) [27FE] ------improve operation (H.R. 2854), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 393) [27MR] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] ------regulation of slaughterhouses (see H.R. 3424) [9MY] Foreign trade: define domestic industry relative to perishable agricultural products (S. 1463), return to Senate (see H. Res. 402) [16AP] ------duty rate adjustment of tomatoes from Mexico relative to import surges (see H.R. 2902) [26JA] ------maintain foreign market development programs (see H.R. 2950) [1FE] ------packing standards for imported tomatoes (see H.R. 2921) [31JA] ------prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050) [7MR] ------provide for the liquidation of certain frozen concentrated orange juice entries (see H.R. 3705) [24JN] Fund for Rural America: develop and promote precision agriculture technologies (see H.R. 4305) [28SE] Funderburk, Representative: election to Committee on Agriculture (House) (see H. Res. 509) [2AU] Hazardous substances: regulation of not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials (see H.R. 3799) [12JY] ------transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Investments: study of risk management fund accounts for farm owners and operators (see H.R. 2905) [30JA] Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see H.R. 4054) [11SE] Irrigation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3350) [30AP] ------fair payment for use of Bureau of Reclamation water (see H.R. 3917) [30JY] ------technical assistance for the Chickasaw Basin Authority (see H.R. 3325) [25AP] James River: permit Corps of Engineers to acquire flowage and saturation easements for lands located in flood areas (see H.R. 3613) [11JN] Labeling: require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 3115) [19MR] Livestock industry: improve reporting and ensure competitiveness (see H.R. 3794) [11JY] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] ------extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] ------U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 3177, 4035) [27MR] [5SE] Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] ------reform antimicrobial pesticide registration (see H.R. 3338) [25AP] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Research: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 3795) [11JY] Shipping industry: allow transportation of cargo on foreign ships manned by U.S. crews (see H.R. 4006) [2AU] States: allow interstate distribution of State-inspected meat (see H.R. 3750) [27JN] Tariff: wheat gluten (see H.R. 4053) [11SE] Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 4072) [12SE] ------issuance of tax-exempt bonds to finance first-time farmers' loans (see H.R. 3251) [16AP] ------reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 3889) [24JY] ------treatment of certain agricultural equipment (see H.R. 2887) [25JA] ------treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 3749) [27JN] ------treatment of transitional payments under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 3559) [30MY] ------use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 3783) [11JY] Tennessee: authorize haying and grazing on certain lands (see H.R. 3554) [30MY] Transportation: requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see H.R. 3356) [30AP] Treaties and agreements: negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291) [28SE] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] Water: adjust the maximum hour exemption for water delivery company employees (see H.R. 3326) [25AP] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act (H.R. 2854) [25MR] Messages CCC Report: President Clinton [22MY] [[Page 2961]] Motions Federal aid programs: improve operation (H.R. 2854) [29FE] [14MR] Reports filed Agricultural Market Transition Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104-494) [25MR] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104- 462) [9FE] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-726) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] Conduct Census of Agriculture: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3665) (H. Rept. 104-653) [27JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2854, Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 104-502) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 104-463) [27FE] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Operation Improvements: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 104- 446) [4JA] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] Irrigation District Boundaries Within the Umatilla Basin, OR: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2392) (H. Rept. 104-860) [28SE] Public Rangelands Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1459) (H. Rept. 104-674) [12JY] Water Desalinization Research and Development Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 811) (H. Rept. 104-790) [16SE] AIR FORCE see Department of Defense AIR POLLUTION related term(s) Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment; Pollution Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 3818) [16JY] Clean Air Act: amend (see H.R. 3519) [23MY] ------provide regulatory relief and preserve jobs (see H.R. 3446) [10MY] FERC: disapproving of rules concerning open access transmission services of public utilities (see H.J. Res. 178) [1MY] Government regulations: requirements relative to upwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4339) [3OC] Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 3849) [18JY] Maine: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824) [16JY] Power resources: provide moratorium on retail wheeling of electric energy relative to transboundary pollution (see H.R. 4316) [28SE] Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (see H.R. 2988) [28FE] States: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518) [23MY] Taxation: suspension of tax on ozone-depleting chemicals used as propellants in metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 3416) [8MY] Women: effect of environment on health (see H.R. 3509) [22MY] Reports filed Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807) [18SE] AIRCRAFT see Common Carriers AIRLINE PILOT HIRING AND SAFETY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3536) [29MY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3536) (H. Rept. 104-684) [17JY] AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see Aviation ALABAMA Bills and resolutions Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 2982) [28FE] Marion National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 3557) [30MY] Talladega National Forest: designate certain lands as the Dugger Mountain Wilderness (see H.R. 4087) [17SE] Reports filed Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2982) (H. Rept. 104-568) [8MY] Marion National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3557) (H. Rept. 104-702) [24JY] Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] ALASKA Bills and resolutions Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region (see H.R. 3061) [12MR] Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve: land exchange (H.R. 400), return to Senate (see H. Res. 554) [30SE] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: reform board appointment process (see H.R. 3049) [7MR] Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area: designate (see H.R. 3706) [24JN] Native Americans: implement social and economic programs of Alaska Natives (see H.R. 3973) [2AU] Power resources: issuance of a noncompetitive oil and gas lease for certain lands (see H.R. 4116) [19SE] Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 556) [2OC] Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] Messages Alaska Mineral Resources Report: President Clinton [17AP] Reports filed Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2505) (H. Rept. 104-797) [17SE] Alaska Natives Social and Economic Programs Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3973) (H. Rept. 104-838) [25SE] Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2561) (H. Rept. 104-840) [25SE] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees Appointment Process: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3049) (H. Rept. 104-505) [28MR] Kenai Natives Association Correction of Land Entitlement Inequities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 104-756) [4SE] Regulate Fishing in Certain Alaskan Waters: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1786) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions BLM: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region (see H.R. 3061) [12MR] Reports filed Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2505) (H. Rept. 104-797) [17SE] Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Bills and resolutions Advertising: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 3472) [16MY] ------establish requirements (see H.R. 3473) [16MY] ------require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 3475) [16MY] ------require health warnings (see H.R. 3474) [16MY] Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 3818) [16JY] Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] Colleges and universities: provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 3476) [16MY] Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 4128) [20SE] Employment: safety-sensitive functions relative to individuals that abuse controlled substances (see H.R. 4017) [2AU] Government regulations: prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 3644) [13JN] Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 3600) [6JN] Health: establish a comprehensive program relative to alcohol and alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3479) [16MY] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 3390) [2MY] Labeling: require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 3115) [19MR] States: eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] Taxation: reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 3889) [24JY] ------treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 3478) [16MY] ------treatment of beer (see H.R. 3817, 3997) [16JY] [2AU] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] Women: funding for research relative to alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3175) [27MR] ALDERSON, WAYNE T. Bills and resolutions Medal of Honor: award (see H.R. 2961; H. Con. Res. 143) [1FE] ALGER COUNTY, MI Bills and resolutions Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: authorize improvements to a county road and prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive (see H.R. 2958) [1FE] ALIENS see Immigration; Refugees ALLARD, WAYNE (a Representative from Colorado) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] [[Page 2962]] ------H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see H.R. 3541) [29MY] ALPINE, AZ Bills and resolutions Apache National Forest: conveyance of land to the Alpine Elementary School District (see H.R. 3547) [29MY] Reports filed Apache National Forest Land Conveyance to the Alpine Elementary School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3547) (H. Rept. 104-759) [4SE] AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Monuments and memorials: repair and maintenance of war memorials (see H.R. 3248, 3673) [16AP] [19JN] Reports filed Repair and Maintenance of War Memorials: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3673) (H. Rept. 104-649) [27JN] AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO. (ABC) Bills and resolutions Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484) [18JY] AMERICAN FOLKLIFE PRESERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions Repeal (see H.R. 3491) [16MY] Reports filed Repeal: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3491) (H. Rept. 104-710) [26JY] AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1561, provisions [28FE] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1561): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 375) [7MR] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 1561) [8MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 1561, Provisions: President Clinton [15AP] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1561, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 104-476) [7MR] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 104-478) [8MR] AMERICAN REVOLUTION related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see H.R. 3707) [25JN] AMERICAN SAMOA Bills and resolutions Citizenship: require U.S. nationals accepted in ROTC programs to apply (see H.R. 3327) [25AP] Dept. of Transportation: solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] Textile industry and fabrics: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3761) [9JY] AMTRAK Bills and resolutions Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 3413) [8MY] ANADROMOUS FISH CONSERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions Reauthorization (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Reports filed Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] ANAKTUVUK PASS LAND EXCHANGE AND WILDERNESS REDESIGNATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 400): return to Senate (see H. Res. 554) [30SE] ANDERSON, ROBERT Bills and resolutions Rose, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 538) [26SE] Reports filed Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Rose: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 104-852) [26SE] ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced by Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3708) [25JN] ANGOLA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Messages National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton [25MR] [16SE] [19SE] ANIMAL DRUG AVAILABILITY ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2508) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] ANIMAL WELFARE ACT Bills and resolutions Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3398) [7MY] ------prevention of pet theft (see H.R. 3393) [7MY] Strengthen (see H.R. 4249) [27SE] ANIMALS Bills and resolutions Agriculture: assure payment for milk and livestock delivered to milk processors, livestock dealers, or market agencies (see H.R. 3762) [9JY] ------coverage of native pasture crops for livestock under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 3575) [4JN] ------Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by drought conditions (see H.R. 3449; H. Con. Res. 181) [14MY] [23MY] ------improve reporting and ensure competitiveness in the livestock industry (see H.R. 3794) [11JY] ------regulation of slaughterhouses (see H.R. 3424) [9MY] Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 4249) [27SE] Aviation: require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] Crime: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3398) [7MY] ------prevent pet theft (see H.R. 3393) [7MY] Dept. of Agriculture: consolidate and improve all inspection activities relative to livestock and poultry carcasses, seafood, meat products, poultry products, and seafood products (see H.R. 4302) [28SE] Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (see H. Res. 466) [26JN] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 4077) [12SE] International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489) [25JY] Law enforcement officers: compensation of officers in canine units (see H.R. 2966) [16FE] Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Taxation: incentives for endangered species conservation (see H.R. 3811) [12JY] Tennessee: authorize haying and grazing on certain lands (see H.R. 3554) [30MY] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261) [27SE] Wilderness areas: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 4144) [24SE] Reports filed Animal Drug Availability Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2508) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708) [25JY] Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104-778) [9SE] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [23JY] ANTARCTIC REGIONS Bills and resolutions Antarctic Treaty: implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (see H.R. 3060) [12MR] ------implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 211) [10SE] Reports filed Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty Implementation: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3060) (H. Rept. 104-593) [23MY] ANTARCTIC SCIENCE, TOURISM, AND CONSERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3060): technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 211) [10SE] ANTICOUNTERFEITING CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 1136, provisions [4JN] Motions Enact (S. 1136) [4JN] ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT Bills and resolutions Contracts: treatment of Federal contracts relative to Government shutdowns (see H.R. 2963) [6FE] ANTIQUITIES ACT Bills and resolutions Monuments and memorials: limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments (see H.R. 4118, 4242) [19SE] [27SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress [19SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] ------require an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (see H.R. 4147, 4214) [24SE] [26SE] ANTITERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (S. 735): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 405) [17AP] Conference reports Provisions (S. 735) [15AP] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 735) (H. Rept. 104-518) [15AP] ANTITRUST POLICY Bills and resolutions Health: application of antitrust laws to health care providers' networks (see H.R. 2925, 3770) [1FE] [10JY] Postal Service: reform (see H.R. 3717) [25JN] Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Sports: regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3805) [12JY] [[Page 2963]] Reports filed Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Care Providers' Networks: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2925) (H. Rept. 104- 646) [27JN] Fan Freedom and Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2740) (H. Rept. 104-656) [8JY] APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION Reports filed Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] APPROPRIATIONS related term Budget--U.S. Appointments Conferees: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [23AP] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] ------S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: reauthorize (see H.R. 3031) [6MR] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3603) [7JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration (see H. Res. 451) [10JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 496) [31JY] American Folklife Preservation Act: repeal (see H.R. 3491) [16MY] Anadromous Fish Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Auburn, CA: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] ------prohibit Federal funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 2951) [1FE] Beaches: authorizing expenditures from the harbor maintenance trust fund for certain beach erosion projects (see H.R. 3304) [23AP] BLM: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3290) [23AP] Board of Tea Experts: abolish (see H.R. 2969) [23FE] ------abolish (S. 1518), return to Senate (see H. Res. 387) [21MR] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see H.R. 2903, 3734, 3829) [26JA] [27JN] [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (see H. Res. 333) [4JA] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform process (see H.R. 4285) [28SE] ------require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 3379) [1MY] ------require use of generational accounting information on Presidential and CBO budget submissions (see H.R. 3076) [13MR] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 66), consideration (see H. Res. 424) [2MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (see H. Con. Res. 174, 178) [9MY] [14MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration (see H. Res. 435) [15MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 450) [10JN] ------use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137) [31JA] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 3069) [12MR] Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1004), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 229) [28SE] Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. 3874) [23JY] Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 377) [7MR] Community Services Block Grant Act: composition of boards of community action agencies and nonprofit private organizations (see H.R. 4254) [27SE] Congress: waive enrollment requirements for certain appropriations legislation (see H.J. Res. 197) [28SE] Congressional Budget Act: amend (see H.R. 4142) [24SE] Continuing: making (see H.R. 3019) [5MR], (H.J. Res. 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 155, 157, 163, 165, 170, 175) [3JA] [25JA] [13MR] [20MR] [29MR] [23AP] ------making (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 329) [3JA] ------making (H.J. Res. 165), consideration (see H. Res. 386) [20MR] ------making (H.J. Res. 175), consideration (see H. Res. 411) [23AP] ------making (H.R. 3019), consideration (see H. Res. 372) [6MR] ------making (H.R. 3019), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 415) [25AP] ------making (H.R. 3019), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Contracts: treatment of Federal contracts relative to Government shutdowns (see H.R. 2963) [6FE] Corp. for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety: abolish (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Corps of Engineers: construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Crime: reduce certain funds if eligible States do not enact certain laws (see H.R. 3243) [15AP] Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149) [24SE] Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 3230) [15AP] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), consideration (see H. Res. 430) [9MY] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 498) [31JY] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1124), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 340) [23JA] ------authorizing military construction appropriations (see H.R. 3231) [15AP] ------funding reductions (see H.R. 3202) [29MR] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3610) [11JN] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 3517) [23MY] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration (see H. Res. 442) [29MY] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 497) [31JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3610), consideration (see H. Res. 453) [12JN] Dept. of Energy: authorize hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs (see H.R. 4138) [24SE] Dept. of HUD: withhold public housing assistance to State agencies that impede eviction of a tenant (see H.R. 3865) [22JY] Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 375) [7MR] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3662) [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3662), consideration (see H. Res. 455) [18JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3756) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3756), consideration (see H. Res. 475) [11JY] Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 3281) [22AP] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3675) [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration (see H. Res. 460) [25JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 522) [17SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3376) [1MY] ------improve benefits for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 4173) [25SE] ------making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 336) [5JA] ------making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (see H. Con. Res. 131) [5JA] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 3814), consideration (see H. Res. 479) [16JY] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3814) [16JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3755) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3755), consideration (see H. Res. 472) [9JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3666) [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3666), consideration (see H. Res. 456) [19JN] Development Fund for Africa: funding (see H.R. 3638) [13JN] ------reauthorize (see H.R. 3735) [27JN] Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] Diseases: research on the human papilloma virus relative to cervical cancer (see H. Con. Res. 156) [27MR] District of Columbia: making appropriations (see H.R. 3845) [18JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 2546), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 351) [31JA] ------making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 153, 154) [3JA] Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] [[Page 2964]] Education: allow local jurisdictions flexibility in use of certain funds (see H.R. 3135) [21MR] ------establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 4161) [24SE] ------funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144) [1FE] ------provide financial aid grants for certain colleges and technical schools (see H.R. 3919) [30JY] ------provide interest subsidies for construction and renovation of schools (see H.R. 4309) [28SE] EEOC: provide funding and remedies for certain instances of sexual harassment (see H.R. 3646) [13JN] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 3816) [16JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), consideration (see H. Res. 483) [18JY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 3670, 3868) [18JN] [23JY] FAA: essential air service funding (see H.R. 3037) [6MR] ------reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 3539) [29MY] ------reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 540) [26SE] FDA: review procedures for funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3288) [23AP] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3461) [15MY] Federal employees: continuance of work during Government shutdown (S. 1508), return to Senate (see H. Res. 331) [4JA] ------provide compensation for employees for performance of emergency services during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2848) [4JA] Firearms: Civilian Marksmanship Program funding (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2863, 3540) [22JA] [29MY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (see H. Res. 445) [30MY] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 4198) [26SE] ------loan guarantees for Ireland and Northern Ireland (see H.R. 2844) [4JA] Foreign trade: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] FTC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3553) [30MY] Goals 2000--Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105) [18SE] Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs to streamline Government operations (see H.R. 3064) [12MR] ------establish automatic continuing appropriations (see H.R. 2965, 4094) [13FE] [17SE] ------establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 4061, 4319) [11SE] [28SE] ------public disclosure of funding used to conduct field examinations of appropriation estimates (see H.R. 4293) [28SE] ------reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 193) [27JN] ------relief for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and employees of Federal contractors for expenses incurred during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2857) [5JA] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] Haleakala National Park: funding for additions (see H.R. 2948) [1FE] Health: matching payments to determine cancer incidence among residents of Toms River, NJ (see H.R. 3148) [21MR] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] ------official travel restrictions to foreign countries during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2841) [3JA] ------prohibit recess or adjournment during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H. Res. 332) [4JA] House Rules: postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (see H. Res. 358) [1FE] ------question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354) [31JA] ------reduce number of programs covered by appropriation bills (see H. Res. 476, 514) [11JY] [2AU] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 412) [24AP] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] Hurricanes: disaster assistance for States impacted by Hurricane Fran (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] ------access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorization (see H.R. 3268) [18AP] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3259) [17AP] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3259), consideration (see H. Res. 437) [16MY] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3259), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 529) [24SE] ------require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 3392) [6MY] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3876) [23JY] Land use: treatment of Federal and non-Federal reclamation projects (see H.R. 3041) [7MR] Law enforcement officers: funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 2922) [31JA] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 3754) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3754), consideration (see H. Res. 473) [9JY] Lobbyists: prohibit use of funds by Federal agencies to lobby for or against any legislative proposal (see H.R. 3078) [13MR] Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] Marine resources: authorizing National Marine Sanctuary Program appropriations (see H.R. 3090) [14MR] ------development of technology for recovery of minerals from the ocean seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 3123) [20MR] Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] National forests: authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (see H.R. 4171) [25SE] National Historical Publications and Records Commission: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3625) [12JN] National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3487) [16MY] National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit an appropriation request to provide priority funding (see H.R. 3291) [23AP] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144) [21MR] ------national missile defense system (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 438) [16MY] Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 3066) [12MR] ------funding for housing programs relative to tribal self- governance (see H.R. 3219) [29MR] Nuclear energy: prohibit use of Federal funds for the construction or operation of the National Ignition Facility or certain inertial confinement fusion projects (see H.R. 3143) [21MR] Office of Government Ethics: extend authorization (see H.R. 3235) [15AP] Omnibus consolidated: making (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Panama Canal: authorizing appropriations for operation and maintenance (see H.R. 3282) [22AP] Public broadcasting: promote financial self-sufficiency (see H.R. 2979) [28FE] Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2862, 2896, 2897, 2920, 3136) [22JA] [25JA] [31JA] [21MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 2409), engrossment (see H. Res. 356) [1FE] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (see H.R. 3021) [6MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (H.R. 3021), consideration (see H. Res. 371) [6MR] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Refuse disposal: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] ------funding for dredged material disposal relative to wetlands (see H.R. 3152) [22MR] Roads and highways: construction funding (see H.R. 3775) [10JY] ------funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (see H.R. 3165) [26MR] SBA: increase fees for participants in certain financial assistance programs (see H.R. 3989) [2AU] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] States: provide Federal grants for drug testing projects (see H.R. 3778) [10JY] Taxation: expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see H.R. 3566) [4JN] Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), consideration [29MR] ------transfer authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 3840) [17JY] U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 3609; H. Con. Res. 225) [10JN] [27SE] Unemployment: emergency compensation (see H.R. 4263) [27SE] Water pollution: disposal of contaminated dredged materials in Port of New York-New Jersey (see H.R. 4317) [28SE] Women: funding for research relative to alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3175) [27MR] ------preventive health programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3174) [27MR] ------research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3176) [27MR] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Coast Guard Appropriations (S. 1004) [27SE] Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 3019) [25AP] [30AP] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3230) [30JY], (S. 1124) [22JA] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 3517) [30JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3610) [28SE] [[Page 2965]] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3675) [16SE] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3666) [20SE] District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 2546) [31JA], (H.R. 3845) [1AU] Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 3816) [12SE] FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 3539) [26SE] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation (H.R. 1561) [8MR] Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3259) [24SE] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 3754) [31JY] Line Item Veto Act (S. 4) [21MR] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. 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Res. 165) [21MR] ------making (H.R. 2880) [25JA] ------making (H.R. 3019) [7MR] [21MR] ------making (H.R. 3019), conference report [25AP] Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230) [15MY] [17JY] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), conference report [1AU] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1124) [5JA] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517) [26JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3610) [30JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3610), conference report [28SE] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 1977), veto [4JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3662) [20JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3756) [17JY] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3675) [5SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134) [5JA] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 2076), veto [3JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3814) [24JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3755) [11JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3666) [26JN] [11SE] District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2546) [31JA] Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3816) [5SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), conference report [12SE] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540) [30JY] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 412) [25AP] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3754) [10JY] [30JY] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-726) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] American Folklife Preservation Act Repeal: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3491) (H. Rept. 104-710) [26JY] Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] BLM Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3290) (H. Rept. 104-658) [8JY] Board of Tea Experts Abolishment: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [8MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [4MR] Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee of Conference (S. 1004) (H. Rept. 104-854) [27SE] Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 104-846) [26SE] Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (S. 641) (H. Rept. 104-545) [30AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 104-615) [10JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1561, Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 104-476) [7MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2546, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 104-456) [31JA] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 104-732) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 529) (H. Rept. 104-830) [24SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 497) (H. Rept. 104-731) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3539, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 104-851) [26SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 104-803) [17SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY], (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1124, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 104-451) [23JA] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 104-577) [15MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 165, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 386) (H. Rept. 104-489) [20MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 175, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 104-534) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 842, Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 104-514) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 3019, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 104-474) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3021, Debt Limit Enforcement and Obligated Trust Fund Protection: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 104-473) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 104-570) [9MY] Consideration of H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 104-581) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 104-599) [29MY] Consideration of H.R. 3540, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 104-601) [30MY] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 104-619) [12JN] Consideration of H.R. 3662, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 104-627) [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 456) (H. Rept. 104-630) [19JN] Consideration of H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 460) (H. Rept. 104-633) [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Consideration of H.R. 3754, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 104-663) [9JY] Consideration of H.R. 3755, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 104-662) [9JY] Consideration of H.R. 3756, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, [[Page 2966]] and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 475) (H. Rept. 104-671) [11JY] Consideration of H.R. 3814, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 479) (H. Rept. 104-678) [16JY] Consideration of H.R. 3816, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 483) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3019) (H. Rept. 104-537) [25AP] Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-863) [28SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-617) [11JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 104-724) [30JY] ------Committee of Conference (S. 1124) (H. Rept. 104-450) [22JA] ------Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 104-563) [7MY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-721) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-591) [23MY] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3662) (H. Rept. 104- 625) [18JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3756) (H. Rept. 104-660) [8JY] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-785) [16SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-631) [19JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574) [14MY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3814) (H. Rept. 104-676) [16JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3755) (H. Rept. 104-659) [8JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-812) [20SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-628) [18JN] Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 104-448) [5JA] District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2546) (H. Rept. 104-455) [31JA] ------Committee of Conference (H.R. 3845) (H. Rept. 104-740) [1AU] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3845) (H. Rept. 104-689) [18JY] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-782) [12SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-679) [16JY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3868) (H. Rept. 104-712) [26JY] Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-848) [26SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-714) [26JY] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 104-478) [8MR] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3540) (H. Rept. 104-600) [29MY] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] House Rules Relative to Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 104-535) [24AP] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3268) (H. Rept. 104-614) [10JN] Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3259) (H. Rept. 104-832) [24SE] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3876) (H. Rept. 104-783) [12SE] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-733) [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-657) [8JY] Line Item Veto Act: Committee of Conference (S. 4) (H. Rept. 104- 491) [21MR] National Film Preservation Board Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 104-558) [6MY] National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717) [29JY] National Missile Defense System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [27MR] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104- 499) [29MR] Office of Government Ethics Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 104-595) [29MY] Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (H.R. 2570) (H. Rept. 104-539) [25AP] Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1179) (H. Rept. 104-758) [4SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-672) [12JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-727) [31JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-612) [7JN] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-575) [14MY] Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-594) [23MY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-624) [17JN] Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 104-526) [18AP] Use of Federal Funding by Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations in Accordance With Approved Local Flexibility Plans: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 104-847) [26SE] AQUACULTURE Bills and resolutions Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] ARAB COUNTRIES related term(s) Middle East Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3107) [19MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [13FE] National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton [22JY] National Emergency Relative to Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton [13FE] Reports filed Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17JN] ARCHEOLOGY Bills and resolutions Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 3069) [12MR] Public lands: collection of fossils (see H.R. 2943) [1FE] ARCHER, BILL (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: define domestic industry relative to perishable agricultural products (S. 1463), return to Senate (see H. Res. 402) [16AP] Board of Tea Experts: abolish (S. 1518), return to Senate (see H. Res. 387) [21MR] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3063, 3103, 3160) [12MR] [18MR] [26MR] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation: establish (S. 1311), return to Senate (see H. Res. 545) [27SE] Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (see H.R. 3021) [6MR] Public welfare programs: reform (see H.R. 3507) [22MY] Social Security: payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (see H.R. 2924) [1FE] Conference reports Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Board of Tea Experts Abolishment: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [4MR] Foreign Trade Export Controls: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [27JN] [[Page 2967]] Foreign Trade Legislation Technical Corrections: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3815) (H. Rept. 104-718) [29JY] Gasoline Tax: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3415) (H. Rept. 104-576) [16MY] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104- 665) [23JY] Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. 104-466) [29FE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3161) (H. Rept. 104-629) [19JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 182) (H. Rept. 104-634) [25JN] Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495) [25MR] Safeguard Taxpayer Rights: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2337) (H. Rept. 104-506) [28MR] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] Social Security Administration Demonstration Projects Extension: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 104- 786) [16SE] Tax Treatment of Military Income Derived From Services Performed During a Contingency Operation: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2778) (H. Rept. 104-465) [29FE] ARCTIC REGIONS Bills and resolutions Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area: designate (see H.R. 3706) [24JN] Messages Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee: President Clinton [5MR] ARGENTINA, REPUBLIC OF Messages U.S.-Argentina Proposed Agreement of Cooperation Relative to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton [19MR] ARIZONA Bills and resolutions Apache National Forest: conveyance of land to the Alpine Elementary School District (see H.R. 3547) [29MY] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 3069) [12MR] Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Dept. of Interior: acquisition by eminent domain of certain State trust lands (see H.R. 3929) [31JY] Reports filed Apache National Forest Land Conveyance to the Alpine Elementary School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3547) (H. Rept. 104-759) [4SE] ARK (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2871) [23JA] ARKANSAS Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: pardoning of individuals convicted in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation (see H. Con. Res. 218) [25SE] Honorable David H. Pryor Post Office Building, Camden, AR: designate (see H.R. 3877) [23JY] Mining and mineral resources: land exchange between Arkansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 3088) [14MR] ARLINGTON, VA Bills and resolutions Arlington National Cemetery: reburial of unknown Civil War soldiers (see H.R. 3854, 3855) [18JY] ARMED FORCES see Department of Defense ARMEY, RICHARD K. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint) [10SE] Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 157, 203, 230) [29MR] [26JY] [28SE] ------notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 325) [3JA] ------set date for convening of 105th Congress and the date for the counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 198) [28SE] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 184) [16JY] Funderburk, Representative: election to Committee on Agriculture (House) (see H. Res. 509) [2AU] Hayes, Representative: election to the Committee on Ways and Means (House) (see H. Res. 343, 397) [25JA] [29MR] House of Representatives: fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 327) [3JA] Neumann, Representative: election to the Committee on the Budget (House) (see H. Res. 357) [1FE] Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled (see H. Res. 326) [3JA] Motions offered by Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 328) [3JA] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 524) [19SE] ------investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 531) [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] ARMS CONTROL Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144) [21MR] ------national missile defense system (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 438) [16MY] Messages Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy: President Clinton [17JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] National Missile Defense System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Reports filed Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] ARMS SALES Bills and resolutions Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] Dept. of Defense: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Foreign policy: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] Sudan: prohibit foreign aid or arms transfers until elimination of chattel slavery (see H.R. 3766) [9JY] Messages Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy: President Clinton [17JY] Reports filed Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] ARMY see Department of Defense ARTS AND HUMANITIES related term(s) Literature; Music and Dance Bills and resolutions American Folklife Preservation Act: repeal (see H.R. 3491) [16MY] Cagney, James: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3765) [9JY] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: reform board appointment process (see H.R. 3049) [7MR] Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 151) [12MR] Robeson, Paul: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 511) [2AU] Taxation: treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 3677) [19JN] Messages National Endowment for the Arts: President Clinton [28MR] [12JN] National Endowment for the Humanities: President Clinton [17AP] Reports filed American Folklife Preservation Act Repeal: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3491) (H. Rept. 104-710) [26JY] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees Appointment Process: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3049) (H. Rept. 104-505) [28MR] National Film Preservation Board Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 104-558) [6MY] ASIA Bills and resolutions Developing countries: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213) [12SE] ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: duty-free treatment of certain materials used in the Gemini Telescope Project (see H.R. 3516, 3951) [22MY] [2AU] ATLANTA, GA Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Summer Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 172) [7MY] [[Page 2968]] Sam Nunn Federal Center: designate (see H.R. 4152) [24SE] Reports filed Use of Capitol Grounds for Summer Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 104-608) [6JN] ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS CONSERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions Reauthorization (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] ATOMIC ENERGY see Nuclear Energy AUBURN, CA Bills and resolutions Dams: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] ------prohibit Federal funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 2951) [1FE] AUSTIN, TX Bills and resolutions J.J. `Jake' Pickle Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 4329) [30SE] AUSTRIA, REPUBLIC OF Messages Supplementary Social Security Agreement Between the U.S. and Austria: President Clinton [20MY] AUTHORS see Literature AUTOMOBILES see Motor Vehicles AVIATION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions Airlines and airports: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 3187) [28MR] Airports: regulation of scheduled passenger air service at reliever airports (see H.R. 3141) [21MR] Animals: require use at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] ------tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Dept. of Defense: procurement of aircraft landing gear manufactured and assembled in the U.S. (see H.R. 3171) [27MR] ------sale of excess aircraft relative to suppression of wildfires (see H.R. 4108) [18SE] Dept. of Transportation: solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] Disasters: tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York (see H. Con. Res. 204) [26JY] Employment: standards for airport security personnel (see H.R. 4205) [26SE] Explosives: require installation of certain detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 3484) [16MY] ------compliance with veterans' preference requirements during reductions in force (see H.R. 3593) [6JN] ------essential air service funding (see H.R. 3037) [6MR] ------reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 3539) [29MY] ------reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 540) [26SE] ------regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626) [12JN] ------reorganize and remove all duties not related to safety (see H.R. 3831) [17JY] Families and domestic relations: requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923) [31JY] Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332) [30SE] Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4093, 4287) [17SE] [28SE] NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3159) [26MR] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3159), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 221) [26SE] Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3384) [1MY] Pilots: preemployment review of prospective pilot records (see H.R. 3536) [29MY] Safety: prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (see H.R. 3267) [18AP] ------prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618) [12JN] ------standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839) [17JY] Smithsonian Institution: authorize construction of the National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center (see H.R. 3933) [31JY] States: participation in approval process of airport development projects in neighboring States (see H.R. 3131) [20MR] Taxation: aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see H.R. 4206) [26SE] Terrorism: U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Tourist trade: revitalize industry and provide airport security (see H.R. 4312) [28SE] Transportation: permit States to impose fees for providing air service to small communities (see H.R. 2881) [25JA] ------prohibit smoking in any federally financed transportation facility (see H.R. 4333) [30SE] ------provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), consideration [29MR] White House Travel Office: abolish (see H.R. 2888) [25JA] Conference reports FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 3539) [26SE] Messages National Achievements in Aeronautics and Space: President Clinton [26JN] Reports filed Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3536) (H. Rept. 104-684) [17JY] Child Pilot Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 104-683) [17JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3539, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 104-851) [26SE] Consideration of H.R. 842, Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 104-514) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Establish the FAA as an Independent Agency: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2276) (H. Rept. 104-475) [7MR] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-848) [26SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-714) [26JY] Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 104-682) [17JY] Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [27MR] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104- 499) [29MR] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] AVIATION SECURITY AND ANTITERRORISM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] Enact (H.R. 3953): consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3953, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104-744) [1AU] AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES Bills and resolutions Alderson, Wayne T.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2961; H. Con. Res. 143) [1FE] Cagney, James: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3765) [9JY] Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see H.R. 4259) [27SE] Favre, Brett: National Football League Most Valuable Player Award recipient (see H. Res. 335, 339) [5JA] Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3352) [30AP] BACHUS, SPENCER (a Representative from Alabama) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Clinton, President: pardoning of individuals convicted in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation (see H. Con. Res. 218) [25SE] Currency: establish interagency task force relative to the holding and counterfeiting of U.S. currency in foreign countries (see H.R. 3007) [5MR] Financial institutions: prohibit removal of certain members of the National Credit Union Administration Board and the Board of Directors of the FDIC (see H.R. 3976) [2AU] BAESLER, SCOTTY (a Representative from Kentucky) Bills and resolutions introduced by Chemical weapons: alternatives to demilitarization of munitions under the baseline incinerator program (see H.R. 3767) [10JY] BAKER, BILL (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by California: enhance water quality and supply (see H.R. 4048) [11SE] California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (see H.R. 4126) [19SE] Ecology and environment: development and use of new environmental monitoring technology (see H.R. 3906) [25JY] Missouri (U.S.S.): transfer to U.S.S. Missouri Allied Forces Memorial, San Francisco, CA (see H.R. 4066) [12SE] Radio: utilization of volunteer workers relative to amateur radio service (see H.R. 3207) [29MR] Refuse disposal: funding for dredged material disposal relative to wetlands (see H.R. 3152) [22MR] Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469) [27JN] Taxation: treatment of computer software (see H.R. 4169) [25SE] BAKER, RICHARD H. (a Representative from Louisiana) Appointments Conferee: S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Courts: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana (see H.R. 3046) [7MR] Dept. of HUD: terminate the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use for the homeless (see H.R. 4085) [17SE] Federal Home Loan Bank System: reform and modernize (see H.R. 3167) [27MR] Financial institutions: provide investment opportunities for small bank holding companies (see H.R. 2981) [28FE] Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 385) [14MR] [[Page 2969]] National forests: authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (see H.R. 4171) [25SE] Tariff: 2,2-dichlorophenylacetic acid ethyl ester (DCPAE) (see H.R. 3025) [6MR] U.S. Civil War Center, Baton Rouge, LA: designate (see H.J. Res. 179) [16MY] Veterans: payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain former spouses of veterans dying from service- connected disabilities (see H.R. 3542) [29MY] BALDACCI, JOHN (a Representative from Maine) Bills and resolutions introduced by General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Post Office, Brewer, ME: designate (see H.R. 4195) [26SE] National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 4140) [24SE] SBA: participation in loans guaranteed under the Export Working Capital Program (see H.R. 2933) [1FE] BALLENGER, CASS (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Employment: disregard additional payments for calculation of overtime compensation (see H.R. 3087) [14MR] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 3234) [15AP] BANGLADESH, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213) [12SE] BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT Bills and resolutions FRS: clarify authority of Board of Governors relative to bank holding company applications (see H.R. 3210) [29MR] BANKRUPTCY Bills and resolutions Medicare/Medicaid: use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (see H.R. 4219) [26SE] Reports filed Bankruptcy Judge Appointments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 104-569) [9MY] BANKS see Financial Institutions BARCIA, JAMES A. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Perot, H. Ross: inclusion in Presidential debates (see H. Res. 555) [30SE] BAREFOOT'N (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2907) [30JA] BARR, BOB (a Representative from Georgia) Appointments Conferee: S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Citizenship: status of children born in U.S. to parents who are not citizens or permanent resident aliens (see H.J. Res. 190) [5SE] Executive Office of the President: civil remedies for the request or receipt of protected records for nonroutine use (see H.R. 3687) [20JN] Firearms: repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125), consideration (see H. Res. 364) [23FE] Marriage: define and protect institution (see H.R. 3396) [7MY] BARRETT, BILL (a Representative from Nebraska) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by drought conditions (see H. Con. Res. 181) [23MY] Crawford National Fish Hatchery: convey to Crawford, NE (see H.R. 3287) [23AP] Irrigation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3350) [30AP] Sioux Indian Nation: make available certain awarded funds to the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska (see H.R. 3595) [6JN] Transportation: permit States to impose fees for providing air service to small communities (see H.R. 2881) [25JA] BARRETT, THOMAS M. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of HUD: occupancy standards relative to purchasers of single family residential properties (see H.R. 4141) [24SE] Drugs: treatment of sentences relative to powdered cocaine (see H.R. 3154) [22MR] ERISA: amend rules governing litigation relative to retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4237) [27SE] House of Representatives: official travel restrictions to foreign countries during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2841) [3JA] Taxation: expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see H.R. 3566) [4JN] BARRY, JOHN Bills and resolutions Navy: recognize as first flag officer (see H.J. Res. 196) [26SE] BARTLETT, ROSCOE G. (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced by New, Michael: reverse court-martial relative to refusal to wear U.N. uniform insignia (see H. Con. Res. 134) [25JA] BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Clean Air Act: amend (see H.R. 3519) [23MY] Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 159) [1FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 169) [28MR] Congressional Budget Act: amend (see H.R. 4142) [24SE] Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Administration: establish (see H.R. 3847) [18JY] Elections: require that odd-numbered year contributions be from individuals only (see H.R. 3397) [7MY] FDA: facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (see H.R. 3201) [29MR] George Bush School of Government and Public Service: funding (see H.R. 3803) [12JY] House Rules: require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 510, 519) [2AU] [11SE] Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 4288) [28SE] BASS, CHARLES (a Representative from New Hampshire) Bills and resolutions introduced by Berlin, NH: examine historical significance (see H.R. 4026) [5SE] Congress: restore integrity, goodwill, honesty, and trust (see H.R. 3792) [11JY] Elections: revise rules on independent expenditures (see H.R. 3208) [29MR] Executive Office of the President: establish Office of the Inspector General (see H.R. 3872) [23JY] Hey, Da! (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4225) [26SE] House Rules: improve committee operations, procedures, and staffing (see H. Res. 480) [16JY] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Reports filed Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Bass: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 104-853) [26SE] BATEMAN, HERBERT H. (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Chesapeake Bay: establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests (see H.R. 3309) [24AP] Dept. of Defense: technical corrections relative to certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 4282) [28SE] Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 3281) [22AP] Panama Canal: authorizing appropriations for operation and maintenance (see H.R. 3282) [22AP] BATON ROUGE, LA Bills and resolutions U.S. Civil War Center: designate (see H.J. Res. 179) [16MY] BEACHES related term(s) Coastal Zones Bills and resolutions Erosion: authorizing expenditures from the harbor maintenance trust fund for certain beach erosion projects (see H.R. 3304) [23AP] Water pollution: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 3789) [11JY] BEACON (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3914) [29JY] BEATTIE, MOLLIE Bills and resolutions Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area: designate (see H.R. 3706) [24JN] BECERRA, XAVIER (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by INS: promote the naturalization of eligible individuals (see H.R. 3323) [25AP] BEILENSON, ANTHONY C. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF related term(s) Commonwealth of Independent States Bills and resolutions Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 163) [17AP] Ukraine: anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Con. Res. 167) [24AP] BENTSEN, KEN (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 4069) [12SE] Medicare: access to medigap supplemental insurance for enrollees in both traditional and managed care plans (see H.R. 3374) [1MY] Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3395) [7MY] Rivers: permit construction of flood control projects by private sector (see H.R. 3108) [19MR] BEREUTER, DOUG (a Representative from Nebraska) Appointments Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: study of risk management fund accounts for farm owners and operators (see H.R. 2905) [30JA] American Discovery Trail: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] [[Page 2970]] Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213) [12SE] Cambodia: human rights situation (see H. Res. 345) [25JA] Development Fund for Africa: funding (see H.R. 3638) [13JN] ------reauthorize (see H.R. 3735) [27JN] Financial institutions: capitalize deposit insurance funds and provide regulatory relief for insured depository institutions and holding companies (see H.R. 3567) [4JN] Foreign policy: provide remedy for inadequate trade benefits to the U.S. and restrictions on free emigration from other countries (see H.R. 4289) [28SE] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 142) [1FE] Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 4086) [17SE] National Discovery Trails: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] Taxation: contribution limits for certain pension plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] BERGEN COUNTY, NJ Bills and resolutions Stepan Property Superfund Site: recovery of costs associated with cleanup (see H.R. 3319) [24AP] BERLIN, NH Bills and resolutions History: examine historical significance (see H.R. 4026) [5SE] BERMAN, HOWARD L. (a Representative from California) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] BEVILL, TOM (a Representative from Alabama) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 2982) [28FE] BILBRAY, BRIAN P. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Air pollution: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518) [23MY] California: conveyance of certain property (see H.R. 3083) [14MR] Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] Custom Service: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to U.S. emission standards (see H.R. 3961) [2AU] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 4019) [4SE] Federal employees: appeals process relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3205) [29MR] ------selection of certain physicians to provide medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3204) [29MR] ------treatment of medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3203) [29MR] Housing: regulation of residential care facilities (see H.R. 2927) [1FE] States: reimburse for costs of educating certain illegal alien students (see H.R. 4062) [12SE] Tariff: HIV protease inhibitor chemicals (see H.R. 3977) [2AU] BILIRAKIS, MICHAEL (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3070) [12MR] Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 4103) [18SE] BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons Bills and resolutions National security: control the domestic transfer of infectious agents that potentially pose a serious health threat (see H.R. 3033, 3051) [6MR] [7MR] Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 4131) [23SE] Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] ------proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730) [27JN] BIPARTISAN COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF MEDICARE Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3881) [23JY] BIRDS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife Bills and resolutions Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (see H. Res. 466) [26JN] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 4077) [12SE] Reports filed Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104-778) [9SE] BIRTH CONTROL Bills and resolutions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 4284) [28SE] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 389) [22MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial-Birth Abortions: President Clinton [15AP] Motions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), Senate amendments [27MR] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), veto [19SE] Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial- Birth Abortions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 104-492) [22MR] BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Monuments and memorials: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see H.R. 3707) [25JN] BLACKS see African Americans BLILEY, THOMAS J., JR. (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] ------H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Federal aid programs: deny community development block grants to States that allow recovery of damages for injuries suffered in the commission of a felony (see H.R. 3736) [27JN] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3604) [10JN] SEC: funding for reduction of fees (see H.R. 2972) [27FE] Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), consideration (see H. Res. 349) [30JA] Conference reports Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] National Securities Markets Improvement Act (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Motions offered by Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Reports filed Animal Drug Availability Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2508) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Board of Tea Experts Abolishment: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [8MR] Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (S. 641) (H. Rept. 104-545) [30AP] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number for Consumer Assistance: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 447) (H. Rept. 104-753) [2AU] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3867) (H. Rept. 104-719) [30JY] Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3868) (H. Rept. 104-712) [26JY] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4083) (H. Rept. 104-814) [20SE] Entitle Certain Armored Car Crew Members To Lawfully Carry a Weapon: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3431) (H. Rept. 104-623) [17JN] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 104-508) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Kentucky: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 104-507) [28MR], (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 104-512) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 104-510) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Ohio: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2816) (H. Rept. 104-511) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2695) (H. Rept. 104-509) [28MR] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] Health Studies and Programs Relative to Traumatic Brain Injuries: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 248) (H. Rept. 104-652) [27JN] Journeymen Boxer Safety: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1186) (H. Rept. 104-833) [24SE] Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 104-454) [30JA] [[Page 2971]] Medicaid Osteopathic Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 104-826) [24SE] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] Medicaid Requirements and Qualifications Relative to County Operated Health Insurance Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 104-751) [2AU] Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule Relative to Certain HMOs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3871) (H. Rept. 104- 752) [2AU] Medicare Enrollment Applicability Requirement for HMOs Relative to Watts Health Foundation: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 104-844) [25SE] Medicare Enrollment Composition Rules for Wellness Plan: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4012) (H. Rept. 104-845) [25SE] Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3070) (H. Rept. 104-497) [25MR] National Securities Markets Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] Nursing Homes' Nurses Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 104-818) [23SE] Prohibit Interference Between Health Care Providers and Their Patients: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2976) (H. Rept. 104- 865) [28SE] Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] Regulation and Management of Financial Markets: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-622) [17JN] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] SEC Appropriations and Reduction of Fees: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2972) (H. Rept. 104-479) [12MR] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807) [18SE] U.S. National Tourism Organization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2579) (H. Rept. 104-839) [25SE] Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2967) (H. Rept. 104-536) [24AP] Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act Amendments: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1663) (H. Rept. 104-540) [25AP] BLIND see Disabled BLOOD DONORS see Health BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Oregon) Bills and resolutions introduced by Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 4128) [20SE] BLUTE, PETER (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Conferee: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Augusta (Gusty) Hornblower U.S. Post Office, Groton, MA: designate (see H.R. 3768) [10JY] Federal aid programs: elimination of certain Federal programs and subsidies (see H.R. 2934) [1FE] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (see H.R. 3639) [13JN] Government: require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2882) [25JA] INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 4143) [24SE] BOARD OF TEA EXPERTS Bills and resolutions Abolish (see H.R. 2969) [23FE] Abolish (S. 1518): return to Senate (see H. Res. 387) [21MR] Reports filed Abolish: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104- 467) [8MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [4MR] BOATS see Ships and Vessels BOEHLERT, SHERWOOD L. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Conference reports Water Resources Development Act (S. 640) [25SE] BOEHNER, JOHN A. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 133) [9JA] Members of Congress: prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 457) [20JN] Taxation: treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 4238) [27SE] BOMBINGS see Terrorism BONILLA, HENRY (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (see H. Res. 466) [26JN] Conference reports District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 3845) [1AU] BONIOR, DAVID E. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act [11JN] Motions offered by Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 2880) [25JA] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 3136) [28MR] BONO, SONNY (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by California: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 3804) [12JY] ------settlement of issues and claims relative to trust lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 3640) [13JN] Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 3422) [9MY] House Rules: require Members to establish office policies relative to the use of computer software, programs, and data bases (see H. Res. 533) [24SE] BOOKS see Literature BOOTLE, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS Bills and resolutions William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see H.R. 4119) [19SE] BORSKI, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Conferee: S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Aviation: standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839) [17JY] Public works: national program to create jobs and restore infrastructure (see H.R. 3469) [16MY] Roads and highways: include graffiti removal within meaning of transportation enhancement activity (see H.R. 3848) [18JY] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Bills and resolutions Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] ------tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation (see H. Res. 542) [26SE] Taxation: treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] Yugoslavia: human and political rights of the Bosnian people of the Sanjak region in Serbia and Montenegro (see H. Con. Res. 217) [24SE] Reports filed Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] Tax Treatment of Military Income Derived From Services Performed During a Contingency Operation: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2778) (H. Rept. 104-465) [29FE] BOUCHER, RICK (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by States: congressional consent for mutual aid agreement between the cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN (see H.J. Res. 166) [21MR] BRALY, HOUSTON Bills and resolutions Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469) [27JN] BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Pang, Martin: extradition from Brazil to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132) [5JA] BREWER, ME Bills and resolutions General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4195) [26SE] [[Page 2972]] BREWSTER, BILL K. (a Representative from Oklahoma) Bills and resolutions introduced by Mining and mineral resources: land exchange between Arkansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 3088) [14MR] Phi Beta Lambda (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 164) [18AP] Wilderness areas: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 4144) [24SE] BRIDGES related term(s) Roads and Highways Bills and resolutions Roads and highways: increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 3367) [30AP] William H. Natcher Bridge: designate (see H.R. 3572) [4JN] Reports filed William H. Natcher Bridge Designation: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3572) (H. Rept. 104-626) [18JN] BRISTOL, TN Bills and resolutions States: congressional consent for mutual aid agreement between the cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN (see H.J. Res. 166) [21MR] Reports filed Congressional Consent to the Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 166) (H. Rept. 104-705) [24JY] BRISTOL, VA Bills and resolutions States: congressional consent for mutual aid agreement between the cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN (see H.J. Res. 166) [21MR] Reports filed Congressional Consent to the Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 166) (H. Rept. 104-705) [24JY] BRITISH-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP Appointments Members [29MR] [7MY] BROADCASTING see Radio; Television; Telecommunications BROWDER, GLEN (a Representative from Alabama) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Capitol Building and Grounds: recognize contributions of all American citizens in the National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 158) [29MR] FDA: review procedures for funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3288) [23AP] Gambling: grant jurisdiction to the States over activities conducted on Native American lands (see H.R. 3289) [23AP] Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 4131) [23SE] Talladega National Forest: designate certain lands as the Dugger Mountain Wilderness (see H.R. 4087) [17SE] BROWN, CORRINE (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced by Armed Forces: treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see H.R. 3521) [23MY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assessment of research and health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3711) [25JN] ------improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713) [25JN] ------improve research activities for women veterans (see H.R. 3712) [25JN] Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 3710) [25JN] BROWN, GEORGE E., JR. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Education: promote science and technology (see H.R. 3709) [25JN] Employment: provide adjustment assistance to workers displaced because of any Federal program, project, or activity (see H.R. 4292) [28SE] Foreign trade: require cooperation from trade partners in preventing illegal drug traffic (see H.R. 4290) [28SE] Sequoia National Forest: preservation of Giant Sequoia ecosystem and increase recreational opportunities (see H.R. 3873) [23JY] Social Security Administration: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 4274) [28SE] Space policy: licensing of commercial space reentry vehicles and reentry sites (see H.R. 4239) [27SE] Treaties and agreements: negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291) [28SE] BROWN, RONALD H. Bills and resolutions Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] ------tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Ronald H. Brown Commerce Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3247) [15AP] Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3560) [30MY] Tribute (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] BROWN, SHERROD (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced by Elections: limitations on campaign contributions to qualifying and nonqualifying House of Representatives candidates (see H.R. 3122) [20MR] BROWNBACK, SAM (a Representative from Kansas) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Appropriations: public disclosure of funding used to conduct field examinations of appropriation estimates (see H.R. 4293) [28SE] BRYANT, ED (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Armed Forces: establish criminal sentence of life without parole and make denials of parole appealable only to the President (see H.R. 4104) [18SE] Courts: payment of the costs of court-appointed attorneys in certain criminal cases (see H.R. 3027) [6MR] ------provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 3026) [6MR] Irrigation: technical assistance for the Chickasaw Basin Authority (see H.R. 3325) [25AP] Sports: regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3805) [12JY] Taxation: treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 3737) [27JN] Tennessee: authorize haying and grazing on certain lands (see H.R. 3554) [30MY] BRYANT, JOHN (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145) [24SE] Medicaid: State recovery of expenses from medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2883) [25JA] Motions offered by Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [21MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report [25SE] BUDGET--U.S. related term Appropriations Appointments Conferees: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] [23AP] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: establish automatic continuing appropriations (see H.R. 2965, 4094) [13FE] [17SE] ------making continuing (see H.R. 3019) [5MR], (H.J. Res. 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 155, 157, 163, 165, 170, 175) [3JA] [25JA] [13MR] [20MR] [29MR] [23AP] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 329) [3JA] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 165), consideration (see H. Res. 386) [20MR] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 175), consideration (see H. Res. 411) [23AP] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019), consideration (see H. Res. 372) [6MR] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 415) [25AP] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] ------making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] ------public disclosure of funding used to conduct field examinations of appropriation estimates (see H.R. 4293) [28SE] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 328) [3JA] Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 159) [1FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 169) [28MR] Congressional Budget Act: amend (see H.R. 4142) [24SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 336) [5JA] ------making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (see H. Con. Res. 131) [5JA] District of Columbia: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 153, 154) [3JA] Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] Education: funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144) [1FE] Federal budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see H.R. 2903, 3734, 3829) [26JA] [27JN] [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (see H. Res. 333) [4JA] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform process (see H.R. 4285) [28SE] ------require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 3379) [1MY] ------require use of generational accounting information on Presidential and CBO budget submissions (see H.R. 3076) [13MR] ------sequestration of all budgetary accounts except Social Security, Federal retirement, and interest on the debt (see H.R. 3414) [8MY] ------setting forth for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 66), consideration (see H. Res. 424) [2MY] ------setting forth for 1997-2002 (see H. Con. Res. 174, 178) [9MY] [14MY] ------setting forth for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration (see H. Res. 435) [15MY] [[Page 2973]] ------setting forth for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 450) [10JN] ------use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137) [31JA] Federal employees: continuance of work during Government shutdown (S. 1508), return to Senate (see H. Res. 331) [4JA] ------provide interest-free loans to furloughed employees (see H.R. 2842) [4JA] Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 193) [27JN] ------relief for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and employees of Federal contractors for expenses incurred during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2857) [5JA] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] House Rules: question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354) [31JA] ------reduce number of programs covered by appropriation bills (see H. Res. 476, 514) [11JY] [2AU] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 412) [24AP] Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 3392) [6MY] Medicaid: reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] Medicare: contract reform (see H.R. 3132) [20MR] ------liability waiver for home health agencies, hospice programs, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3678) [19JN] ------reform (see H.R. 3355) [30AP] ------waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (see H.R. 4012) [2AU] National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 3992) [2AU] Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372, 3384) [1MY] Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2862, 2896, 2897, 2920, 3136) [22JA] [25JA] [31JA] [21MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 2409), engrossment (see H. Res. 356) [1FE] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (see H.R. 3021) [6MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (H.R. 3021), consideration (see H. Res. 371) [6MR] Public lands: provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds (see H.R. 2897) [25JA] ------investment of surplus from trust funds and protection from public debt limit (see H.R. 3636) [13JN] ------investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 2928) [1FE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (see H.R. 2924) [1FE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (H.R. 2924), consideration (see H. Res. 355) [1FE] Taxation: expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see H.R. 3566) [4JN] ------require income tax instructions provide explanation of laws relative to a balanced budget (see H.R. 2884) [25JA] ------require use of dynamic economic modeling in the preparation of estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H. Con. Res. 170) [2MY] Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), consideration [29MR] Conference reports Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 3019) [25AP] [30AP] Line Item Veto Act (S. 4) [21MR] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [7JN] Messages Dept. of Defense Budget Rescissions: President Clinton [13MR] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton [29AP] Economic Report: President Clinton [16FE] Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 1997: President Clinton [6FE] [19MR] Plan To Achieve a Balanced Budget No Later Than 2002 as Certified by the CBO: President Clinton [9JA] Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [27FE] [5MR] [14MY] [24JN] Motions Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 165) [21MR] ------making continuing (H.R. 2880) [25JA] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019) [7MR] [21MR] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019), conference report [25AP] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 328) [3JA] Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159) [15AP] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (H. Res. 395) [15AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134) [5JA] Federal budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] ------setting forth for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [30MY] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 412) [25AP] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 104-615) [10JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3019, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 415) (H. Rept. 104-538) [25AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY], (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 104-577) [15MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 165, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 386) (H. Rept. 104-489) [20MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 175, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 104-534) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 842, Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 104-514) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 2924, Payment of Social Security Benefits Relative to the Debt Limit Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 104-460) [1FE] Consideration of H.R. 3019, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 104-474) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3021, Debt Limit Enforcement and Obligated Trust Fund Protection: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 104-473) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3019) (H. Rept. 104-537) [25AP] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 104-448) [5JA] Federal Financial Management Laws: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-745) [2AU] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] House Rules Relative to Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 104-535) [24AP] Line Item Veto Act: Committee of Conference (S. 4) (H. Rept. 104- 491) [21MR] Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [27MR] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104- 499) [29MR] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-672) [12JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-727) [31JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-612) [7JN] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-575) [14MY] Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-594) [23MY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-624) [17JN] BULGARIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 2853) [5JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 328) [3JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), consideration of motion to dispose of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 334) [4JA] Messages Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [30JA] [17JY] Motions Foreign trade: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643) [5JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 328) [3JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), consideration of motion to dispose of Senate amendment (H. Res. 334) [5JA] Reports filed Consideration of Motion To Dispose of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1643, Most-Favored-Nation Status for [[Page 2974]] Bulgaria: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 334) (H. Rept. 104-447) [4JA] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. 104-466) [29FE] BUNN, JIM (a Representative from Oregon) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Oregon: transfer of Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands, Coos Bay Military Wagon Road Grant Lands, and public domain lands (see H.R. 3769) [10JY] BUNNING, JIM (a Representative from Kentucky) Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: improve rehabilitation programs for disabled individuals (see H.R. 4230) [27SE] Social Security Administration: extend demonstration projects (see H.R. 4039) [10SE] Taxation: clarify the reasonable cause exception from penalties for failure to file returns or to pay taxes (see H.R. 3137) [21MR] BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Bills and resolutions Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (see H.R. 4199) [26SE] Management: reorganization (see H.R. 3354) [30AP] Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 2997) [29FE] ------authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 3066) [12MR] ------establish pilot project to oversee issuance of bonds to provide funding for construction of schools (see H.R. 4151) [24SE] ------extend tribal authority to manage certain Federal programs that directly benefit Native Americans (see H.R. 3034) [6MR] ------funding for housing programs relative to tribal self- governance (see H.R. 3219) [29MR] ------repeal Indian trading laws (see H.R. 3215) [29MR] North Carolina: Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe (see H.R. 3810) [12JY] Public lands: provide that certain tribal lands held in trust be defined as entitlement land (see H.R. 4202) [26SE] United Houma Nation: Federal recognition and settlement of land claims (see H.R. 3671) [18JN] Reports filed Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] Repeal Indian Trading Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS Bills and resolutions Information services: provide safeguards for confidentiality of statistical information (see H.R. 3924) [31JY] BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Bills and resolutions Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region (see H.R. 3061) [12MR] Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3290) [23AP] California: exchange of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3147) [21MR] Manzanar Historic Site: exchange of public lands (see H.R. 3006) [5MR] Public lands: right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] Reports filed Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3290) (H. Rept. 104-658) [8JY] California Exchange of Certain Federal Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3147) (H. Rept. 104-760) [4SE] Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] Improve Quality of National Parks and Recreation Areas Visitor Services Relative to Incentive-Based Recreation Fees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 104-757) [4SE] Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] Public Rangelands Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1459) (H. Rept. 104-674) [12JY] BUREAU OF MINES Bills and resolutions Business and industry: arrange for the recovery and disposal of helium on Federal lands (see H.R. 2906, 4168) [30JA] [25SE] BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Bills and resolutions Agriculture: fair payment for use of Bureau of Reclamation water (see H.R. 3917) [30JY] Fall River County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3985) [2AU] Irrigation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3350) [30AP] Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District: settlement (see H.R. 3777) [10JY] Perkins County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3986) [2AU] BUREAU OF THE CENSUS related term(s) Department of Commerce Bills and resolutions Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 3558) [30MY] ------collection of information relative to individuals who provide care for family members who are unable to care for themselves (see H.R. 4146) [24SE] Information services: provide safeguards for confidentiality of statistical information (see H.R. 3924) [31JY] Reports filed Sampling and Statistical Adjustment in the Decennial Census-- Fundemental Flaws: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-821) [24SE] BURMA Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: impose sanctions (see H.R. 2892) [25JA] U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 188) [13JN] BURR, RICHARD (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 3849) [18JY] Health care professionals: facilitate the dissemination to physicians of scientific information on drug therapies and medical devices (see H.R. 2932) [1FE] National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 4196) [26SE] BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Aviation: require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] Beacon (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3914) [29JY] Western Atlantic (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3913) [29JY] BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] ------H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: allow interstate distribution of State-inspected meat (see H.R. 3750) [27JN] ------assure payment for milk and livestock delivered to milk processors, livestock dealers, or market agencies (see H.R. 3762) [9JY] ------define domestic industry relative to perishable agricultural products (S. 1463), return to Senate (see H. Res. 402) [16AP] ------improve reporting and ensure competitiveness in the livestock industry (see H.R. 3794) [11JY] ------repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 2860) [5JA] ------study of risk management fund accounts for farm owners and operators (see H.R. 2905) [30JA] Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 3818) [16JY] Alcoholic beverages: require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 3475) [16MY] American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3761) [9JY] Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Aviation: preemployment review of prospective pilot records (see H.R. 3536) [29MY] ------regulation of scheduled passenger air service at reliever airports (see H.R. 3141) [21MR] ------requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923) [31JY] ------standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839) [17JY] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3620) [12JN] Business operations: require employers to notify workers of reductions (see H.R. 3369) [30AP] Buy American Act: compliance relative to use of articles, materials, and supplies abroad (see H.R. 4265) [27SE] California: promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (see H.R. 4032) [5SE] Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 4338) [1OC] Capitol Building and Grounds: use of Grounds for Specialty Equipment Market Association events (see H. Con. Res. 150) [7MR] CERCLA: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Children and youth: establish child retirement accounts (see H.R. 4253) [27SE] ------prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 3508) [22MY] China, People's Republic of: prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (see H.R. 3684) [20JN] Clean Air Act: provide regulatory relief and preserve jobs (see H.R. 3446) [10MY] Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166) [25SE] Collective bargaining: permit additional remedies in certain unfair labor practice cases (see H.R. 3764) [9JY] Computers: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 4113, 4299, 4326) [18SE] [28SE] ------use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 3702) [24JN] ------use of inspectors that meet standards established by the Dept. of Labor (see H.R. 3216) [29MR] Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221, 3246) [29MR] [15AP] ------notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727) [26JN] [[Page 2975]] Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 3422) [9MY] ------establish limitations on taxpayer-financed compensation for defense contractors (see H.R. 3512) [22MY] ------minimize unfair competition between Federal Prison Industries and private firms (see H.R. 3745) [27JN] Corporate Independence Commission: establish (see H.R. 3351) [30AP] Corporations: improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 3272) [18AP] ------require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 3273) [18AP] Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3776) [10JY] Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] Credit: establish requirements relative to rent-to-own transactions (see H.R. 3003) [5MR] Crime: treatment of the production, sale, transportation, or possession of fictitious financial instruments (see H.R. 2986) [28FE] Dept. of Agriculture: payment rate for barley (see H.R. 4002) [2AU] ------provide diagnostic and certification services to reduce diseases associated with salmonid family of fish (see H.R. 2908) [31JA] Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] ------tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Dept. of Defense: procurement of aircraft landing gear manufactured and assembled in the U.S. (see H.R. 3171) [27MR] ------prohibit additional payments and revise certain reporting requirements for restructuring costs under defense contracts (see H.R. 3608) [10JN] ------prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 3433) [10MY] ------prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843) [17JY] ------revise reporting requirements of cost restructuring on defense contracts (see H.R. 3444) [10MY] ------treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities at the Stratford Army Engine Plant (see H.R. 4340) [3OC] Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for maintenance and revision of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3404, 3406) [7MY] Dept. of Labor: issuance of guidelines relative to ERISA and insurance company general accounts (see H.R. 3114) [19MR] Dept. of Transportation: solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] D&S International, Inc.: relief (see H.R. 3502) [21MY] Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919, 3093) [31JA] [14MR] Education: improve quality of technical education in manufacturing and vocational technologies (see H.R. 3191) [28MR] ------recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 3921) [30JY] EEOC: provide funding and remedies for certain instances of sexual harassment (see H.R. 3646) [13JN] Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4297) [28SE] Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 3987) [2AU] Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 4031) [5SE] ------disregard additional payments for calculation of overtime compensation (see H.R. 3087) [14MR] ------establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 3353) [30AP] ------extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 3271) [18AP] ------pay equity and labor protection for contingent workers (see H.R. 3657) [13JN] ------prohibit discrimination relative to participation in labor organization activities (see H.R. 3763) [9JY] ------protect employer rights (see H.R. 3211) [29MR] ------provide adjustment assistance to workers displaced because of any Federal program, project, or activity (see H.R. 4292) [28SE] ------provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 2391), consideration (see H. Res. 488) [24JY] ------provide training assistance to individuals employed in an economically depressed industry and area (see H.R. 3403) [7MY] ------standards for airport security personnel (see H.R. 4205) [26SE] ------treatment of temporary and part-time workers (see H.R. 3682) [19JN] ------use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 4266) [27SE] EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 4308) [28SE] Families and domestic relations: provide leave for employees relative to adopted or foster children (see H.R. 3681) [19JN] Family and Medical Leave Act: employer requirements (see H.R. 3296) [23AP] ------expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 3900) [25JY] FCC: reform (see H.R. 3957) [2AU] ------require promotion of sharing of broadcasting tower facilities (see H.R. 3945) [1AU] ------revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 3623) [12JN] FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] Federal employees: establish demonstration project to assess feasibility of temporary placement of displaced workers in other Federal or private employment (see H.R. 3649) [13JN] ------prohibit use of credit cards (see H.R. 2968) [23FE] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Financial institutions: capitalize deposit insurance funds and provide regulatory relief for insured depository institutions and holding companies (see H.R. 3567) [4JN] ------guarantee deposits and certain liabilities and protect against deposit insurance losses (see H.R. 4318) [28SE] ------increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 4182) [25SE] ------offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses and allow interest payments on demand deposits (see H.R. 3993) [2AU] Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 4208) [26SE] ------prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3017) [5MR] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] ------require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] Foreign countries: private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 3116) [19MR] Foreign trade: ensure competitiveness of textile and apparel industry (see H.R. 3654) [13JN] ------extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] ------most-favored-nation status for certain nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2926) [1FE] ------most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890) [24JY] ------prevent use of child labor for soccer ball manufacturing (see H.R. 4307) [28SE] Fort Lewis, WA: land exchange with Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Co. (see H.R. 2859) [5JA] FTC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3553) [30MY] Gambling: grant jurisdiction to the States over activities conducted on Native American lands (see H.R. 3289) [23AP] Government: prohibit bundling of contract requirements in procurement (see H.R. 3934) [31JY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] ------reduce Federal subsidies and strengthen tax treatment of individuals who renounce their citizenship (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Government regulations: authorize judicial review of agency certifications of the economic impact of regulations on small entities (see H.R. 3048) [7MR] ------ensure congressional approval of compliance costs (see H.R. 3277) [18AP] ------require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3307) [24AP] Great Falls Historic District: establish (see H.R. 3911) [26JY] Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see H.R. 3541) [29MY] Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Health: application of antitrust laws to health care providers' networks (see H.R. 2925, 3770) [1FE] [10JY] ------improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 3587, 3904) [5JN] [25JY] ------liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 3468) [16MY] ------limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3477, 3482) [16MY] ------prohibit interference between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 2976) [27FE] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and health maintenance organizations (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] Helium: arrange for the recovery and disposal on Federal lands (see H.R. 2906, 4168) [30JA] [25SE] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] House Rules: require witnesses at committee hearings to disclose Federal grants or contracts received during current and previous fiscal years (see H. Res. 486) [22JY] Insurance: protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 3930) [31JY] Intellectual Property Assembly of the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3808) [12JY] Interstate commerce: entitle certain armored car crew members to lawfully carry a weapon (see H.R. 3431) [9MY] Labor unions: ensure that employees paying mandatory dues may object to the use of their dues for noncollective-bargaining activities (see H.R. 3580) [5JN] Marine resources: development of technology for recovery of minerals from the ocean seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] Medicaid: reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] [[Page 2976]] Medicare: expedite payment adjustments for durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3225) [29MR] Metric system: conversion requirements (see H.R. 4233) [27SE] Mexico: safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3265, 3383, 3481) [17AP] [1MY] [16MY] Motor vehicles: establish national requirements for the titling and registration of salvage of certain rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 2900) [25JA] Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (see H. Res. 448) [6JN] Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 3688) [20JN] Pharmaceuticals: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Phi Beta Lambda (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 164) [18AP] Poland: condemn construction of shopping center within internationally protected zone around the Auschwitz death camp (see H. Res. 398) [29MR] Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 3683) [19JN] Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 3690) [20JN] ------prohibit penalization for use of private express services for certain letters and packets (see H.R. 3981) [2AU] ------reform (see H.R. 3717) [25JN] ------require photo identification for processing of change-of- address orders (see H.R. 3629) [12JN] Power resources: provide moratorium on retail wheeling of electric energy relative to transboundary pollution (see H.R. 4316) [28SE] Prescription Drug Price Review Board: establish (see H.R. 3691) [20JN] Public lands: provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] ------recovery and disposal of helium (see H.R. 3008) [5MR] Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 3782) [11JY] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Railroads: improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3106, 3578) [18MR] [5JN] Rivers: permit construction of flood control projects by private sector (see H.R. 3108) [19MR] Safety: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (see H.R. 3173) [27MR] SBA: increase fees for participants in certain financial assistance programs (see H.R. 3989) [2AU] ------participation in loans guaranteed under the Export Working Capital Program (see H.R. 2933) [1FE] ------reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 3990) [2AU] SEC: funding for reduction of fees (see H.R. 2972) [27FE] Shipping industry: allow transportation of cargo on foreign ships manned by U.S. crews (see H.R. 4006) [2AU] ------establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] Ships and vessels: protect hull designs from unauthorized duplication (see H.R. 4159) [24SE] Small business: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 3846) [18JY] ------establish labor and tax provisions (see H.R. 4252) [27SE] ------extend the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 3158) [25MR] ------improve certain programs (see H.R. 3719, 3720) [26JN] ------improve certain programs (H.R. 3719), consideration (see H. Res. 516) [4SE] ------increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 4080) [17SE] ------provide development assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3994) [2AU] ------provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (see H.R. 3967) [2AU] ------reform regulatory process (see H.R. 3798) [11JY] ------strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4313) [28SE] Small Business Act: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437) [10MY] Social Security: prohibit certain misuses of account numbers (see H.R. 3598) [6JN] Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see H.R. 3936) [1AU] ------licensing of commercial space reentry vehicles and reentry sites (see H.R. 4239) [27SE] Sports: prohibit agents from influencing college athletes (see H.R. 3328) [25AP] ------regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3805) [12JY] ------use of instant replay for officiating in professional sporting events (see H.R. 3096) [14MR] Tariff: liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries (see H.R. 3823) [16JY] Taxation: allow companies to donate scientific equipment to schools (see H.R. 3498) [21MY] ------allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 2846, 4200) [4JA] [26SE] ------application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 4072) [12SE] ------apply denial of deduction for excessive employee compensation to all employees (see H.R. 4124) [19SE] ------credit for business investments in economically distressed areas (see H.R. 2847) [4JA] ------credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3584) [5JN] ------discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252) [16AP] ------exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] ------exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] ------increase child care credit and eliminate the exclusion of certain income relative to foreign sales corporations (see H.R. 3332) [25AP] ------increase contributions for defined pension plans (see H.R. 3965) [2AU] ------provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 3467) [16MY] ------reduce certain benefits allowable to profitable, large corporations that make workforce reductions (see H.R. 3333) [25AP] ------refundable income credit to businesses which recycle office wastes (see H.R. 3955) [2AU] ------repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 3039) [6MR] ------repeal special limitations on tax-exempt bond issues (see H.R. 2864) [23JA] ------replace individual and corporate income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes with a value-added tax (see H.R. 4050) [11SE] ------treatment of capital gains and losses on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4231) [27SE] ------treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 3693) [20JN] ------treatment of certain depreciable business assets (see H.R. 3124, 3329) [20MR] [25AP] ------treatment of computer software (see H.R. 4169) [25SE] ------treatment of corporations (see H.R. 3102) [14MR] ------treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] ------treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (see H.R. 3747) [27JN] ------treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 3126) [20MR] ------treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 3157) [22MR] ------treatment of interest on deficiencies attributable to certain partnership items (see H.R. 4256) [27SE] ------treatment of investment tax credits (see H.R. 2983) [28FE] ------treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (see H.R. 4157) [24SE] ------treatment of production of alcohol for fuel use (see H.R. 3345) [25AP] ------treatment of research credits (see H.R. 2984) [28FE] ------treatment of tax free corporate liquidations and receipt of debt-financed property in such a liquidation (see H.R. 4243) [27SE] ------treatment of tips (see H.R. 3667) [18JN] ------treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 3677) [19JN] ------treatment of worker retraining expenditures (see H.R. 2998) [29FE] Technology: acquisition of domestically-developed technology by U.S. companies (see H. Con. Res. 202) [25JY] ------competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] Telecommunications: continued operation of certain overlapping stations (see H.R. 3073) [12MR] ------protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] ------reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] Telephones: impose fees for the allocation of toll-free phone numbers (see H. Con. Res. 175) [10MY] Television: regulation of network signals on satellite carriers (see H.R. 3192) [28MR] ------reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484) [18JY] Textile industry and fabrics: authorize substitution for drawback purposes of certain fibers and yarns used in carpet and rug manufacturing (see H.R. 3380) [1MY] Thrift Charter Merger Commission: establish (see H.R. 3407) [7MY] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] Trucking industry: limit the applicability of hazardous material transportation registration and fee requirements relative to the transport of crude oil and condensate (see H.R. 3188) [28MR] Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3556) [30MY] U.S. Trade Administration: establish (see H.R. 4328) [28SE] Unemployment: emergency compensation (see H.R. 4263) [27SE] Veterans: eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------strengthen veterans' preference and increase employment opportunities (see H.R. 3586, 3938) [5JN] [1AU] Water: adjust the maximum hour exemption for water delivery company employees (see H.R. 3326) [25AP] ------labeling requirements for bottled drinking water (see H.R. 3944) [1AU] Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 4071) [12SE] ------comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 4204) [26SE] ------ensure economic equity (see H.R. 3857) [18JY] ------provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] [[Page 2977]] ------treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3510, 3511) [22MY] Women in Enterprise Development Program: establish (see H.R. 3827) [16JY] Conference reports Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H.R 956) [14MR] National Securities Markets Improvement Act (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Messages Family Friendly Workplace Act: President Clinton [27SE] Federal Labor Relations Authority Report: President Clinton [27SE] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [24JN] National Emergency Relative to Lapse of the Export Administration Act: President Clinton [4JN] Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba: President Clinton [23SE] Veto of H.R. 743, Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: President Clinton [30JY] Veto of H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: President Clinton [6MY] Motions Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3536) (H. Rept. 104-684) [17JY] Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Care Providers' Networks: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2925) (H. Rept. 104- 646) [27JN] Bankruptcy Judge Appointments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 104-569) [9MY] Commercial Space Industry Development: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3936) (H. Rept. 104-801) [17SE] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Consideration of H.R. 2391, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 488) (H. Rept. 104-704) [24JY] Consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606) [6JN] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 3719, Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 104-773) [4SE] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number for Consumer Assistance: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 447) (H. Rept. 104-753) [2AU] Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Entitle Certain Armored Car Crew Members To Lawfully Carry a Weapon: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3431) (H. Rept. 104-623) [17JN] Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] Export Controls Authority: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [5JN] Fan Freedom and Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2740) (H. Rept. 104-656) [8JY] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] Financial Institutions Regulatory Process and Paperwork Requirements Reform: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1858) (H. Rept. 104-103) [18JN] Foreign Trade Export Controls: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [27JN] Metric System Conversion Requirements: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 104-639) [26JN] Microenterprise Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3846) (H. Rept. 104-715) [29JY] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] National Securities Markets Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] Prohibit Interference Between Health Care Providers and Their Patients: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2976) (H. Rept. 104- 865) [28SE] Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] Provide Compensatory Time for All Employees: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2391) (H. Rept. 104-670) [11JY] Reasonable Notice to Businesses of Changes Made to Regulations Imposed by Federal Agencies: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3307) (H. Rept. 104-859) [28SE] Regulation and Management of Financial Markets: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-622) [17JN] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] SEC Appropriations and Reduction of Fees: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2972) (H. Rept. 104-479) [12MR] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3719) (H. Rept. 104-750) [2AU] Small Business Technology Transfer Program: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 104-850) [26SE] Strengthen Veterans' Preference and Increase Employment Opportunities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3586) (H. Rept. 104-675) [12JY] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] U.S. National Tourism Organization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2579) (H. Rept. 104-839) [25SE] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] BUY AMERICAN ACT Bills and resolutions Contracts: compliance relative to use of articles, materials, and supplies abroad (see H.R. 4265) [27SE] BUYER, STEPHEN E. (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Veterans Affairs: compliance with veterans' preference requirements (see H.R. 3594) [6JN] ------extend enhanced loan asset sale authority (see H.R. 3459) [15MY] FAA: compliance with veterans' preference requirements during reductions in force (see H.R. 3593) [6JN] Hazardous substances: regulation of not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials (see H.R. 3799) [12JY] Homeless: reintegration assistance for veterans (see H.R. 3611) [11JN] CAGNEY, JAMES Bills and resolutions Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 3765) [9JY] CALIFORNIA Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] Bills and resolutions Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel (see H.R. 3804) [12JY] California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (see H.R. 4126) [19SE] Conservation of natural resources: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 4082) [17SE] Corps of Engineers: construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see H.R. 4041) [10SE] Economy: promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (see H.R. 4032) [5SE] Manzanar Historic Site: exchange of public lands (see H.R. 3006) [5MR] Medicare: extend period of applicability of enrollment mix requirement for HMOs to Watts Health Foundation (see H.R. 2923) [31JA] Missouri (U.S.S.): transfer to U.S.S. Missouri Allied Forces Memorial, San Francisco, CA (see H.R. 4066) [12SE] Monuments and memorials: limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments in California (see H.R. 4242) [27SE] Native Americans: transfer of public lands to certain Indian tribes (see H.R. 3642) [13JN] Nuclear energy: prohibit use of Federal funds for the construction or operation of the National Ignition Facility or certain inertial confinement fusion projects (see H.R. 3143) [21MR] Presidio: management of facilities (see H.R. 4236) [27SE] ------management of facilities (H.R. 1296), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 536) [25SE] Public lands: exchange of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3146, 3147) [21MR] Real estate: conveyance of certain property (see H.R. 3083) [14MR] Redwood National Park: increase management efficiency through cooperative agreements with California (see H.R. 3500) [21MY] [[Page 2978]] San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 3851) [18JY] Santa Cruz Island, CA: acquire certain lands (see H.R. 4059) [11SE] Sequoia National Forest: preservation of Giant Sequoia ecosystem and increase recreational opportunities (see H.R. 3873) [23JY] Sequoia National Park: renewal of cabin permits to heirs in Mineral King Addition (see H.R. 3534) [23MY] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir: sale by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 3903) [25JY] Stanislaus County, CA: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 4088) [17SE] Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians: settlement of issues and claims relative to trust lands (see H.R. 3640) [13JN] Water: enhance quality and supply (see H.R. 4048) [11SE] Conference reports Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management (H.R. 1296) [24SE] Motions Presidio: management of facilities (H.R. 4236) [28SE] Reports filed Cabin Permit Renewals to Heirs in Sequoia National Park Mineral King Addition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 104-866) [3OC] California Exchange of Certain Federal Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3147) (H. Rept. 104-760) [4SE] California Land Conveyance to the Del Norte County Unified School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2709) (H. Rept. 104-763) [4SE] California Land Conveyance to the Hoopa Valley Tribe: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2710) (H. Rept. 104-762) [4SE] California Land Transfer to Certain Indian Tribes: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 104-767) [4SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1296, Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [25SE] Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest Designation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 104-772) [4SE] Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] Medicare Enrollment Applicability Requirement for HMOs Relative to Watts Health Foundation: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 104-844) [25SE] Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [24SE] Settlement of Issues and Claims Relative to Trust Lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3640) (H. Rept. 104-777) [5SE] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir Sale by the Dept. of the Interior: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 104-768) [4SE] CALLAHAN, SONNY (a Representative from Alabama) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 3540) [29MY] Top Gun (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3370) [30AP] Reports filed Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3540) (H. Rept. 104-600) [29MY] CALVERT, KEN (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Government: transfer certain surplus property to State and local governments (see H.R. 3731) [27JN] Land use: treatment of Federal and non-Federal reclamation projects (see H.R. 3041) [7MR] National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 3901) [25JY] National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3198) [29MR] CAMBODIA, STATE OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: human rights situation (see H. Res. 345) [25JA] CAMDEN, AR Bills and resolutions Honorable David H. Pryor Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3877) [23JY] CAMP, DAVE (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 3123) [20MR] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Michigan to conduct ``To Strengthen Michigan Families'' project (see H.R. 3732) [27JN] Taxation: permit States to make advanced earned income credit payments (see H.R. 4197) [26SE] CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3820) [16JY] Motions Enact (H.R. 3820) [25JY] CAMPBELL, J. PHIL, SR. Bills and resolutions J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 3387) [1MY] Reports filed J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3387) (H. Rept. 104-645) [27JN] CAMPBELL, TOM (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Budget: sequestration of all budgetary accounts except Social Security, Federal retirement, and interest on the debt (see H.R. 3414) [8MY] Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] Electoral College: constitutional amendment to abolish (see H.J. Res. 180) [12JN] FRS: clarify authority of Board of Governors relative to bank holding company applications (see H.R. 3210) [29MR] Government regulations: term limits on regulatory agency members (see H.R. 3423) [9MY] Health: application of antitrust laws to health care providers' networks (see H.R. 3770) [10JY] President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 180) [12JN] Public buildings: make certain Federal facilities available to organizations for use as temporary homeless shelters (see H.R. 3496) [21MY] Tariff: fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452) [12JN] Taxation: require use of dynamic economic modeling in the preparation of estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H. Con. Res. 170) [2MY] CANADA Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [27MR] [8MY] Bills and resolutions Foreign countries: border-crossing fees for vehicles or pedestrians entering the U.S. from Canada or Mexico (see H. Con. Res. 152) [14MR] Foreign trade: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 4338) [1OC] ------require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014) [2AU] Immigration: reassess Canadian boater landing permit requirements (see H.R. 4165) [25SE] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] ------U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] CANADA-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP Appointments Members [27MR] [8MY] CANADY, CHARLES T. (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced by Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3398) [7MY] Census: collection of information relative to individuals who provide care for family members who are unable to care for themselves (see H.R. 4146) [24SE] Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. 3874) [23JY] Crime: identify violent and hard-core juvenile offenders and treat them as adults (see H.R. 3494) [20MY] Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 3434) [10MY] Government: reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] Maralinda (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3915) [30JY] Medicare: eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunity suppressing drugs (see H.R. 3138) [21MR] Office of Government Ethics: extend authorization (see H.R. 3235) [15AP] Motions offered by Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), Senate amendments [27MR] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), veto [19SE] Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159) [15AP] Employees: allow members of employee associations to represent their views before the Government (H.R. 782) [1AU] Reports filed Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 104-846) [26SE] Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3396) (H. Rept. 104-664) [9JY] Eliminate Bilingual Voting Requirements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 351) (H. Rept. 104-728) [31JY] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] Office of Government Ethics Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 104-595) [29MY] CAPITAL PUNISHMENT related term(s) Courts Bills and resolutions Crime: death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 4170) [25SE] Families and domestic relations: attendance by families of victims at the execution of the murderers (see H.R. 3220) [29MR] CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS Bills and resolutions Congressional Family Picnic: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 198) [11JY] Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 153) [22MR] [[Page 2979]] Members of Congress: prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 432, 433, 439, 457) [10MY] [14MY] [16MY] [20JN] Monuments and memorials: recognize contributions of all American citizens in the National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 158) [29MR] ------restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 216) [24SE] National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 147) [5MR] Special Olympics: authorizing use of Grounds for torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 146) [5MR] Specialty Equipment Market Association: use of Grounds for events (see H. Con. Res. 150) [7MR] Summer Olympics: authorizing use of Grounds for torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 172) [7MY] Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer rally: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 161, 166) [15AP] [18AP] Reports filed Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 104-589) [21MY] Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 104-488) [20MR] Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 104-487) [20MR] Use of Capitol Grounds for Summer Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 104-608) [6JN] CAPITOL PAGES see Congress CAPITOL POLICE see Congress CARACAPPA, ROSE Y. Bills and resolutions Rose Y. Caracappa U.S. Post Office Building, Centereach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3139) [21MR] CARDIN, BENJAMIN L. (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced by House of Representatives: prohibit recess or adjournment during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H. Res. 332) [4JA] Medicare: hospice care reform (see H.R. 3714) [25JN] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] CARGO TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Aviation; Merchant Marine Industry; Railroads; Shipping Industry; Transportation; Trucking Industry Bills and resolutions Corps of Engineers: authorize capital improvements for the Washington Aqueduct (see H.R. 2917) [31JA] Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of certain shipping cost differentials relative to Merchant Marine Act (see H.R. 4343) [3OC] Dept. of Transportation: regulations relative to transportation of intermodal containers (see H.R. 4040) [10SE] Motor vehicles: remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3480, 3492) [16MY] Queens County, NY: declare certain areas as nonnavigable waters (see H.R. 2987) [28FE] Railroads: improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3578) [5JN] Roads and highways: increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see H.R. 3549) [29MY] Shipping industry: allow transportation of cargo on foreign ships manned by U.S. crews (see H.R. 4006) [2AU] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] Reports filed Dept. of Transportation Regulations Relative to Transportation of Intermodal Containers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4040) (H. Rept. 104-794) [17SE] CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT Messages Report: President Clinton [2OC] CARJACKING CORRECTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3676) (H. Rept. 104-787) [16SE] CASTLE, MICHAEL N. (a Representative from Delaware) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see H.R. 3793) [11JY] Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] House of Representatives: establish disclosure requirements relative to franked mail (see H.R. 3772) [10JY] ------official mail allowance (see H.R. 3771) [10JY] ------prevent mass mailings during an election year (see H.R. 3773) [10JY] ------reduce number of pieces of mail constituting a mass mailing (see H.R. 3774) [10JY] Magic Moments (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3082) [13MR] Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 541) [26SE] CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS Bills and resolutions Arlington National Cemetery: reburial of unknown Civil War soldiers (see H.R. 3854, 3855) [18JY] Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] National cemeteries: clarify eligibility of certain minors for burial (see H.R. 2850) [4JA] ------penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 3901) [25JY] CENSUS Bills and resolutions Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 3665) [18JN] Population: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 3558) [30MY] ------collection of information relative to individuals who provide care for family members who are unable to care for themselves (see H.R. 4146) [24SE] Reports filed Conduct Census of Agriculture: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3665) (H. Rept. 104-653) [27JN] Sampling and Statistical Adjustment in the Decennial Census-- Fundemental Flaws: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-821) [24SE] CENSUS BUREAU see Bureau of the Census CENTEREACH, NY Bills and resolutions Rose Y. Caracappa U.S. Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3139) [21MR] CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL Bills and resolutions Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] Bills and resolutions Drugs: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 518, 520) [11SE] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3259) [17AP] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3259), consideration (see H. Res. 437) [16MY] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3259), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 529) [24SE] ------reorganize and reform management of intelligence community (see H.R. 3237) [15AP] Conference reports Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3259) [24SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 529) (H. Rept. 104-830) [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 104-581) [16MY] Intelligence Community Reorganization and Reform: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3237) (H. Rept. 104-620) [23JY] Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3259) (H. Rept. 104-832) [24SE] CHABOT, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced by Diseases: research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis disease (see H.R. 3715) [25JN] CHAMBERLAIN, JOSHUA LAWRENCE Bills and resolutions General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Post Office, Brewer, ME: designate (see H.R. 4195) [26SE] CHAMBLISS, SAXBY (a Representative from Georgia) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see H.R. 4119) [19SE] CHAPMAN, JIM (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] CHARITIES related term(s) Nonprofit Organizations; Tax-Exempt Organizations Bills and resolutions Corporations: improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 3272) [18AP] ------require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 3273) [18AP] Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] Taxation: treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 4238) [27SE] ------treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 3737) [27JN] Reports filed Encourage the Donation of Food and Grocery Products to Needy Individuals: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2428) (H. Rept. 104-661) [9JY] CHELAN COUNTY, WA Bills and resolutions Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (see H.R. 3581) [5JN] Reports filed Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2518, 3581) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] [[Page 2980]] CHEMICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] Dept. of Defense: alternatives to demilitarization of munitions under the baseline incinerator program (see H.R. 3767) [10JY] Iraq: anniversary of gas bomb attack against Kurds (see H. Res. 379) [12MR] Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 4131) [23SE] Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] ------proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730) [27JN] Messages National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton [14MY] Reports filed Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] CHEMICALS Bills and resolutions Chemical weapons: alternatives to demilitarization of munitions under the baseline incinerator program (see H.R. 3767) [10JY] Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293) [23AP] Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 3067) [12MR] ------prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (see H.R. 3852, 3908) [18JY] [26JY] EPA: revise water quality criteria for ammonia (see H.R. 4107) [18SE] Government regulations: regulatory requirements relative to child safety (see H.R. 4234) [27SE] Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 3849) [18JY] Pesticides: reform antimicrobial pesticide registration (see H.R. 3338) [25AP] Tariff: chemicals (see H.R. 4184) [25SE] ------DEMT (see H.R. 4057) [11SE] ------HIV protease inhibitor chemicals (see H.R. 3977) [2AU] ------para ethyl phenol (see H.R. 3728) [26JN] ------2,2-dichlorophenylacetic acid ethyl ester (DCPAE) (see H.R. 3025) [6MR] Taxation: suspension of tax on ozone-depleting chemicals used as propellants in metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 3416) [8MY] Veterans: presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 2891) [25JA] CHENOWETH, HELEN (a Representative from Idaho) Bills and resolutions introduced by Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4120) [19SE] ------require an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (see H.R. 4147) [24SE] CHICAGO, IL Bills and resolutions Calumet Ecological Park: feasibility study (see H.R. 3412) [8MY] Roger P. McAuliffe Post Office: designate (see H.R. 3834) [17JY] CHICKALOON-MOOSE CREEK NATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. Reports filed Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] CHILD PILOT SAFETY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3267) [18AP] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 104-683) [17JY] CHILDREN AND YOUTH Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: establish advertising requirements (see H.R. 3473) [16MY] ------require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 3475) [16MY] ------require health warnings on advertisements (see H.R. 3474) [16MY] Aviation: prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (see H.R. 3267) [18AP] Business and industry: provide leave for employees relative to adopted or foster children (see H.R. 3681) [19JN] ------provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Congressional Family Picnic (see H. Con. Res. 198) [11JY] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 153) [22MR] Chemicals: regulatory requirements relative to child safety (see H.R. 4234) [27SE] Child retirement accounts: establish (see H.R. 4253) [27SE] Citizenship: status of children born in U.S. to parents who are not citizens or permanent resident aliens (see H.J. Res. 190) [5SE] Colleges and universities: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 4207) [26SE] ------provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 3476) [16MY] Computers: provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] ------restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125) [19SE] Courts: require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 4055) [11SE] Crime: identify violent and hard-core juvenile offenders and treat them as adults (see H.R. 3494) [20MY] ------increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (see H.R. 2974) [27FE] ------increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (H.R. 2974), consideration (see H. Res. 421) [2MY] ------nationwide tracking of convicted sexual predators (see H.R. 3456) [14MY] ------penalties for certain sex offenses against children (see H.R. 3180) [28MR] ------penalties relative to endangerment of children in hostage situations (see H.R. 4121) [19SE] ------prohibit certain false statements, soliciting, or receipt of compensation relative to adoptions (see H.R. 3983) [2AU] ------prosecution of violent, repeat, juvenile offenders (see H.R. 3565, 3698) [4JN] [20JN] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] ------sexual exploitation of children (see H.R. 4097) [17SE] ------use of certain grant funds to provide parental education (see H.R. 3833) [17JY] Dept. of Defense: technical corrections relative to certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 4282) [28SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve benefits for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 4173) [25SE] Diseases: pediatric and adolescent AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 184) [12JN] Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see H.R. 4259) [27SE] ------deny funds to education programs that allow corporal punishment (see H.R. 2918) [31JA] ------develop elementary and secondary school curriculum standards (see H.R. 3257) [16AP] ------development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 226) [27SE] ------establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 4161) [24SE] ------Impact Aid Program reform (see H.R. 2886) [25JA] ------parental access to children's curriculum and records (see H.R. 3324, 3947) [25AP] [1AU] ------participation of local agencies in certain programs independent of State involvement (see H.R. 3313) [24AP] ------promote science and technology (see H.R. 3709) [25JN] ------provide financial aid grants for certain colleges and technical schools (see H.R. 3919) [30JY] ------restore equal educational opportunity (see H.R. 4304) [28SE] ------State funding for drug and violence prevention programs (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] ------tuition prepayment plans that guarantee a college education at a fixed price (see H. Res. 506) [1AU] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3362, 3453, 3465, 3529, 4341) [30AP] [14MY] [15MY] [23MY] [3OC] ------consolidate and expand Federal child care programs (see H.R. 3860) [18JY] ------enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266) [17AP] ------payment of settlements to individuals relative to child support and alimony obligations (see H.R. 3895) [25JY] ------promote adoption of minority children (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] ------promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] ------reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of prevention programs (see H.R. 3940) [1AU] Family and Medical Leave Act: employer requirements (see H.R. 3296) [23AP] ------expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] Federal aid programs: extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] ------improve program of block grants to States for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 4324) [28SE] Federal employees: treatment of survivor annuities for children relative to marriage (see H.R. 2858) [5JA] Firearms: prohibit possession for persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 3455) [14MY] Foreign aid: deny to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294) [23AP] Foreign trade: impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 3812, 4037) [12JY] [5SE] ------prevent use of child labor for soccer ball manufacturing (see H.R. 4307) [28SE] Goals 2000--Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105) [18SE] Health: improve and expand programs relative to pregnancy (see H.R. 4217) [26SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3101, 3226, 3425, 3436) [14MR] [29MR] [9MY] [10MY] ------require health plans to provide coverage of children (see H.R. 4110, 4300) [18SE] [28SE] House of Representatives: proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (see H. Res. 434) [14MY] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] ------access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] Information services: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 3508) [22MY] [[Page 2981]] Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590) [5JN] Job Corps: ensure a drug-free, safe, and cost effective program (see H.R. 3169) [27MR] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3876) [23JY] Law enforcement officers: establish a national resource center and clearinghouse relative to missing or exploited children (see H.R. 3238) [15AP] ------provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] Medicare/Medicaid: provide orientation and medical profiles for enrollees and require health plans to assure child immunizations (see H.R. 4160) [24SE] Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] Native Americans: exempt certain adoption and child custody proceedings from coverage under the Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3275) [18AP] ------exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 3156) [22MR] ------regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see H.R. 3828) [16JY] NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 521) [12SE] New Borns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] Pennsylvania: modification of State agreement under Social Security relative to certain students (see H.R. 3450) [14MY] Pornography: amend laws relative to child pornography (see H.R. 4123, 4331) [19SE] [30SE] Postal Service: require envelopes and warning labels for mail depicting violent or sexually-explicit acts (see H.R. 3097) [14MR] Project for American Renewal: implement (see H.R. 3716) [25JN] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] ------reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] ------treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Schools: maximize use of available technology (see H.R. 4180) [25SE] Social Security: determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357) [30AP] ------placement of children with adult relatives who meet State child protection standards (see H.R. 3650) [13JN] Sports: convene national summit to promote good citizenship (see H. Con. Res. 199) [24JY] States: eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] ------establish registration, tracking, and community notification procedures relative to convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 196) [10JY] ------improve adoption process (see H.R. 4255) [27SE] ------reimburse for costs of educating certain illegal alien students (see H.R. 4062, 4303) [12SE] [28SE] Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] Taxation: allow small businesses credit for family and medical leave and for wages of employees who work at home to reduce child care needs (see H.R. 3836) [17JY] ------child tax credits and deductions for taxpayers with whom a parent or grandparent resides (see H.R. 3984) [2AU] ------dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 4154) [24SE] ------treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] ------treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] ------treatment of families and children (see H.R. 3943) [1AU] ------treatment of tuition and related expenses relative to nonpublic elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 4222) [26SE] Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 541) [26SE] ------establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 2964) [9FE] ------reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484) [18JY] Tobacco products: limit access to minors (see H.R. 3954, 4245) [2AU] [27SE] ------restrict advertising and promotion (see H.R. 3821) [16JY] U.S. Sentencing Commission: require a study of sentencing for drug offenses where domestic violence has occurred (see H.R. 4246) [27SE] Messages Family Friendly Workplace Act: President Clinton [27SE] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton [29AP] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Child Pilot Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 104-683) [17JY] Consideration of H.R. 2974, Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 104-552) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2974) (H. Rept. 104-548) [1MY] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3876) (H. Rept. 104-783) [12SE] Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings Regulations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 104-808) [19SE] Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 104-589) [21MY] CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138, 140) [31JA] ------membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490) [26JY] ------tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154) [26MR] ------U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148) [7MR] Foreign policy: endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by the Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212) [11SE] ------oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577) [4JN] Foreign trade: increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421) [8MY] ------membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429) [9MY] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 181, 182) [12JN] [13JN] ------most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (see H.R. 3684) [20JN] Tibet: human rights situation (see H. Res. 347) [25JA] U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] World Trade Organization: U.S. policy relative to membership (see H.R. 4065) [12SE] Messages CHINASAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] COSAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Globalstar Satellite Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [10JY] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [24JN] MABUHAY Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Reports filed Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 182, Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 182) (H. Rept. 104-634) [25JN] CHINA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] China, Republic of: tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154) [26MR] Democracy: efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138, 140) [31JA] Elections: tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154) [26MR] Foreign policy: endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by the Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212) [11SE] ------U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148) [7MR] World Trade Organization: membership relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490) [26JY] Reports filed Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] CHRISTENSEN, JON (a Representative from Nebraska) Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: increase penalties for armed violent criminals (see H.R. 3085) [14MR] ------treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3206) [29MR] Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3956) [2AU] Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, Omaha, NE: designate (see H.R. 3400) [7MY] CHRYSLER, DICK (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced by Capitol Building and Grounds: use of Grounds for Specialty Equipment Market Association events (see H. Con. Res. 150) [7MR] [[Page 2982]] Crime: increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (see H.R. 2974) [27FE] Foreign trade: substitute the term ``standard trade relations'' in lieu of ``nondiscriminatory treatment'' and ``most-favored- nation treatment'' (see H.R. 3622) [12JN] CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES related term(s) Religion Bills and resolutions Crime: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (see H.R. 3525) [23MY] ------condemn acts of arson against churches and enhance law enforcement and prosecution of arsonists (see H. Con. Res. 183, 186, 187) [11JN] [13JN] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 184) [16JY] Insurance: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 3830) [17JY] Selma, AL: recognition of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church as symbol of the struggle for and achievement of African-American voting rights (see H. Res. 487) [22JY] Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] Taxation: clarify restrictions on the lobbying and campaign activities of churches (see H.R. 2910) [31JA] Westchester County, NY: condemn anti-semitic vandalism (see H. Con. Res. 231) [28SE] Reports filed Clarify Federal Jurisdiction Over Offenses Relative to Religious Property Damage: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3525) (H. Rept. 104-621) [17JN] CIGARETTES see Tobacco Products CINCINNATI, OH Bills and resolutions National Park Service: coordinate programs and enter into cooperative agreements with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (see H.R. 4073) [12SE] CITIES see Urban Areas CITIZENSHIP Bills and resolutions American Samoa: require U.S. nationals accepted in ROTC programs to apply for citizenship (see H.R. 3327) [25AP] Business and industry: reduce Federal subsidies and strengthen tax treatment of individuals who renounce their citizenship (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Capitol Building and Grounds: recognize contributions of all American citizens in the National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 158) [29MR] Children and youth: status of children born in U.S. to parents who are not citizens or permanent resident aliens (see H.J. Res. 190) [5SE] INS: promote the naturalization of eligible individuals (see H.R. 3323) [25AP] ------standards for naturalization (see H.R. 4056, 4143) [11SE] [24SE] Mother Teresa: confer honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 191) [10SE] Reports filed Confer Honorary U.S. Citizenship on Mother Teresa: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 104-796) [17SE] CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) Civil Rights; Human Rights Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: policy regarding military service by homosexuals (see H.R. 3925) [31JY] Belarus: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 163) [17AP] Burma: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 188) [13JN] China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 181, 182) [12JN] [13JN] ------most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] Civil rights: prevent law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092) [17SE] ------prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166) [25SE] Colleges and universities: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 4207) [26SE] Computers: provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] ------use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125) [19SE] Courts: protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] ------withhold Federal collateral remedies in State cases unless inadequate State habeus corpus procedures are shown to exist (see H.R. 2955) [1FE] Crime: interjurisdictional enforcement of protection orders and redefinition of victims relative to stalking (see H.R. 2954, 2980) [1FE] [28FE] Executive Office of the President: civil remedies for the request or receipt of protected records for nonroutine use (see H.R. 3687) [20JN] ------ensure privacy and security of FBI background reports (see H.R. 3785) [11JY] Flag--U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 177) [30AP] ------copyright and impose criminal penalties for desecration (see H.R. 3883) [23JY] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 161, 184) [28FE] [16JY] ------enforce constitutional rights (see H.R. 4129, 4130) [20SE] Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3477, 3482) [16MY] ------protection of patients' rights relative to medical care (see H. Con. Res. 214) [12SE] ------provide information and protect patients' rights relative to medical care (see H.R. 4315) [28SE] Human rights: remedies for claims involving human experimentation and constitutional and human rights violations (see H.R. 3946) [1AU] Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 4008) [2AU] Real estate: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 3752) [27JN] Religion: accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 4117) [19SE] ------protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 3571) [4JN] Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] Social Security: prohibit certain misuses of account numbers (see H.R. 3598) [6JN] Telecommunications: protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] Vietnam: release of Buddhist monks and civilians and Roman Catholic monks and priests (see H. Con. Res. 179) [16MY] Voting: secure rights of former felons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 3028) [6MR] Reports filed Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 182, Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Interstate Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2980) (H. Rept. 104-557) [6MY] Investigation Into the White House and Dept. of Justice on Security of FBI Background Investigation Files (H. Rept. 104- 862) [28SE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 182) (H. Rept. 104-634) [25JN] Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3752) (H. Rept. 104-835) [24SE] CIVIL RIGHTS Appointments Commission on Civil Rights [9FE] Bills and resolutions African Americans: recognize end of slavery and true day of independence (see H.J. Res. 195) [17SE] Armed Forces: discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test (see H.R. 2959, 3926, 4344) [1FE] [31JY] [4OC] Business and industry: prohibit employment discrimination relative to participation in labor organization activities (see H.R. 3763) [9JY] Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294) [23AP] ------prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 3508) [22MY] Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. 3874) [23JY] ------subpoena power (see H.R. 3009) [5MR] Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 3702) [24JN] Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 173, 174) [22AP] ------establish programs to investigate, report, and prevent bias crimes (see H.R. 3825) [16JY] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3867) [23JY] Education: restore equal educational opportunity (see H.R. 4304) [28SE] Employment: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 4019) [4SE] Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] Government: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] Information services: provide safeguards for confidentiality of statistical information (see H.R. 3924) [31JY] Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590) [5JN] ------protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 3930) [31JY] International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] Law enforcement: prevent detaining of individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092) [17SE] Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial or multiethnic'' on classification lists (see H.R. 3920) [30JY] Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 183) [11JY] Religion: persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 515) [2AU] Selma, AL: recognition of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church as symbol of the strug [[Page 2983]] gle for and achievement of African-American voting rights (see H. Res. 487) [22JY] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 104-846) [26SE] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3867) (H. Rept. 104-719) [30JY] Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] CIVIL RIGHTS ACT Bills and resolutions Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 4117) [19SE] CIVIL SERVICE see Federal Employees CIVIL WARS Bills and resolutions Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] Taxation: treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] Reports filed Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] CIVIL WAR--U.S. related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Arlington National Cemetery: reburial of unknown Civil War soldiers (see H.R. 3854, 3855) [18JY] U.S. Civil War Center, Baton Rouge, LA: designate (see H.J. Res. 179) [16MY] CLAIMS Bills and resolutions Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region (see H.R. 3061) [12MR] Financial institutions: treatment of certain claims against depository institutions under receivership by Federal banking agencies (see H.R. 3892) [24JY] Human rights: remedies for claims involving human experimentation and constitutional and human rights violations (see H.R. 3946) [1AU] Sioux Indian Nation: make available certain awarded funds to the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska (see H.R. 3595) [6JN] Swain County, NC: settlement of claims against the Federal Government (see H.R. 4112) [18SE] Veterans' Claims Adjudication Commission: extend time for submission of final report (see H.R. 3495) [21MY] Reports filed Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] Restitution to Guam for Atrocities Committed During Japanese Occupation in World War II: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2041) (H. Rept. 104-867) [21OC] CLARK COUNTY, NV Reports filed Relief of Persons Who Purchased Clark County, NV, Land Relative to Certain Private Land Surveys: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2135) (H. Rept. 104-755) [4SE] CLAY, WILLIAM (BILL) (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166) [25SE] Emerson, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 459) [25JN] Sammy L. Davis Federal Building, Overland, MO: designate (see H.R. 3186) [28MR] Motions offered by Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] CLAYTON, EVA M. (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: condemn acts of arson against churches and enhance law enforcement and prosecution of arsonists (see H. Con. Res. 183) [11JN] Hurricanes: disaster assistance for States impacted by Hurricane Fran (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] CLEAN AIR ACT related term(s) Ecology and Environment Bills and resolutions Air pollution: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518) [23MY] ------regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 3818) [16JY] ------regulatory requirements relative to upwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4339) [3OC] Amend (see H.R. 3519) [23MY] Government regulations: provide regulatory relief and preserve jobs (see H.R. 3446) [10MY] Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 3849) [18JY] Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (see H.R. 2988) [28FE] Reports filed Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807) [18SE] CLEMENT, BOB (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] CLERGY see Churches and Synagogues; Religion CLEVELAND, OH Bills and resolutions Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 4133) [24SE] CLIMATE see Weather CLINGER, WILLIAM F., JR. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Clarion River: designate certain segments as components of Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 3568) [4JN] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of White House Travel Office personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Lobbyists: prohibit use of funds by Federal agencies to lobby for or against any legislative proposal (see H.R. 3078) [13MR] Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3596) [6JN] Pennsylvania: modification of State agreement under Social Security relative to certain students (see H.R. 3450) [14MY] Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 534) [24SE] White House Travel Office: relief of individuals terminated from employment (see H.R. 2937) [1FE] Conference reports Line Item Veto Act (S. 4) [21MR] Reports filed Applicability of Certain Laws Relative to the Executive Office of the President: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3452) (H. Rept. 104-820) [24SE] Blood Supply Protection From Infectious Diseases: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-746) [2AU] Civil Service Law Amendments: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3841) (H. Rept. 104-831) [24SE] Crude Oil Undervaluation--Ineffective Response of the Minerals Management Service: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-858) [27SE] Disclosure of Information on Certain Individuals Relative to Nazi War Crimes During World War II: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 104-819) [24SE] Effectiveness of Financial Management and Audits of State and Local Governments Receiving Federal Assistance: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3184) (H. Rept. 104-607) [6JN] Federal Financial Management Laws: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-745) [2AU] Federal Government Management--Examining Government Performance as We Near the Next Century: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-861) [28SE] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] Health Care Anti-Fraud Protections: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-747) [2AU] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] Investigation Into the White House and Dept. of Justice on Security of FBI Background Investigation Files: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-862) [28SE] Investigation of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Relative to Branch Davidians: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-749) [2AU] Line Item Veto Act: Committee of Conference (S. 4) (H. Rept. 104- 491) [21MR] Permit District of Columbia City Council To Authorize the Issuance of Revenue Bonds Relative to Water and Sewer Facilities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3663) (H. Rept. 104-635) [25JN] Public Access to Information in an Electronic Format: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 104-795) [17SE] Reform and Oversight, National Drug Policy--Review of the Status of the Drug War: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-486) [19MR] Sampling and Statistical Adjustment in the Decennial Census-- Fundemental Flaws: Committee on Govern [[Page 2984]] ment Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-821) [24SE] Strengthen Veterans' Preference and Increase Employment Opportunities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3586) (H. Rept. 104-675) [12JY] Use of Federal Funding by Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations in Accordance With Approved Local Flexibility Plans: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 104-847) [26SE] White House Communications Agency Review: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-748) [2AU] White House Travel Office Firings and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-849) [26SE] White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] Year 2000 Computer Software Conversion--Summary of Oversight Findings and Recommendations: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-857) [27SE] CLOTHING INDUSTRY Bills and resolutions Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125) [19SE] Sweatshops: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166) [25SE] CLYBURN, JAMES E. (a Representative from South Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by Airlines and airports: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 3187) [28MR] COAST GUARD related term(s) Department of Transportation Appointments Conferees: S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (S. 1004), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 229) [28SE] Divers: extend use for search and rescue efforts (see H.R. 4101) [17SE] Presque Isle Light Station, MI: conveyance (see H.R. 3344) [25AP] Ships and vessels: cost estimate for the engineering, design and retrofitting of the icebreaker Mackinaw (see H.R. 4081) [17SE] St. Helena Island Light station, MI: conveyance (see H.R. 3278) [18AP] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] Conference reports Coast Guard Appropriations (S. 1004) [27SE] Reports filed Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee of Conference (S. 1004) (H. Rept. 104-854) [27SE] COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 104-521) [16AP] COASTAL ZONES Bills and resolutions Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Corps of Engineers: clarify responsibilities to promote and carry out shore protection projects (see H.R. 3551) [29MY] TVA: prohibit imposition of performance deposits for residential shoreline alterations (see H.R. 3853) [18JY] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261) [27SE] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] Reports filed Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 104-521) [16AP] COASTLINES see Beaches COBLE, HOWARD (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by D&S International, Inc.: relief (see H.R. 3502) [21MY] COBURN, TOM (a Representative from Oklahoma) Bills and resolutions introduced by Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] Drugs: review use of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 3065) [12MR] Medicare: assure access to services under the Medicare HMO Program (see H.R. 3079) [13MR] COE, EARNEST F. Bills and resolutions Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] COINS Bills and resolutions Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] Major League Baseball: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148) [24SE] Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 3631) [12JN] States: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see H.R. 3793) [11JY] Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see H.R. 4203) [26SE] COLEMAN, RONALD D. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Motions offered by Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3610), conference report [28SE] COLLECTIVE BARGAINING related term(s) Industrial Arbitration; Labor Unions Bills and resolutions Business and industry: prohibit employment discrimination relative to participation in labor organization activities (see H.R. 3763) [9JY] Employment: permit additional remedies in certain unfair labor practice cases (see H.R. 3764) [9JY] Labor unions: ensure that employees paying mandatory dues may object to the use of their dues for noncollective-bargaining activities (see H.R. 3580) [5JN] NLRB: resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (see H.R. 4247) [27SE] COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) Education; Schools Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance [18JY] Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 3476) [16MY] Civil liberties: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 4207) [26SE] Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470) [27JN] Education: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 3002) [4MR] ------funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144) [1FE] ------permit financial institutions under the Federal Family Education Loan Program to pay origination fees of borrowers (see H.R. 3863) [22JY] ------provide financial aid grants for certain colleges and technical schools (see H.R. 3919) [30JY] ------restore equal educational opportunity (see H.R. 4304) [28SE] ------tuition prepayment plans that guarantee a college education at a fixed price (see H. Res. 506) [1AU] George Washington University: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 139) [31JA] Graduate schools: participation by historically black graduate professional schools in certain education grant programs (see H.R. 3055) [7MR] Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of president (see H.R. 4098) [17SE] Health: establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 4069) [12SE] National Science Scholars Program: reestablish (see H.R. 3648) [13JN] Pennsylvania: modification of State agreement under Social Security relative to certain students (see H.R. 3450) [14MY] Sports: prohibit agents from influencing college athletes (see H.R. 3328) [25AP] Taxation: treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 3245, 4323) [15AP] [28SE] ------treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 3842) [17JY] ------use of individual retirement accounts for post-secondary education or job retraining expenses (see H.R. 4334) [30SE] Veterans: allow enrollment at certain branches or extensions of institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2851) [5JA] Reports filed Opening of Campus Security Crime Logs at Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 104-776) [5SE] Participation by Historically Black Graduate Professional Schools in Certain Education Grant Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 104- 504) [28MR] Permit Financial Institutions Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program To Pay Origination Fees of Borrowers: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3863) (H. Rept. 104-775) [5SE] Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1179) (H. Rept. 104-758) [4SE] COLLINS, BARBARA-ROSE (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced by African Americans: recognize end of slavery and true day of independence (see H.J. Res. 195) [17SE] COLLINS, CARDISS (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Ecology and environment: allow petition submittal for the prevention of certain waste facilities construction in environmentally disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 2845) [4JA] Executive Office of the President: ensure privacy and security of FBI background reports (see H.R. 3785) [11JY] Roads and highways: reuse or disposal of construction and demolition debris (see H.R. 3522) [23MY] Robeson, Paul: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 511) [2AU] COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Tariff: fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452) [12JN] Messages National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia: President Clinton [23AP] [[Page 2985]] COLORADO Bills and resolutions Collbaran reclamation project: land conveyance (see H.R. 3366) [30AP] Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see H.R. 3541) [29MY] Gunnison National Monument: designate Black Canyon as national park, recreation area, and conservation area (see H.R. 3365) [30AP] Hinsdale, CO: land exchange (see H.R. 4213) [26SE] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 3339) [25AP] San Isabel National Forest: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 3969) [2AU] Reports filed Gunnison County, CO, Land Conveyance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2438) (H. Rept. 104-766) [4SE] COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM (CBS) Bills and resolutions Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484) [18JY] COMBEST, LARRY (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Consolidated Farm Service Agency: provide grace period for lending to delinquent borrowers (see H.R. 3236) [15AP] Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 3900) [25JY] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3259) [17AP] ------reorganize and reform management of intelligence community (see H.R. 3237) [15AP] Trucking industry: limit the applicability of hazardous material transportation registration and fee requirements relative to the transport of crude oil and condensate (see H.R. 3188) [28MR] Conference reports Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3259) [24SE] Reports filed Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3259) (H. Rept. 104-832) [24SE] COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Appointments Members [9FE] Bills and resolutions Courts: subpoena power (see H.R. 3009) [5MR] Reauthorization (see H.R. 3874) [23JY] Reports filed Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 104-846) [26SE] COMMISSION ON RETIREMENT INCOME POLICY Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3077) [13MR] COMMISSION ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING WORK FORCES Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3726) [26JN] COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE FOR AMERICA'S VETERANS Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4060) [11SE] COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE (House) Bills and resolutions Funderburk, Representative: election (see H. Res. 509) [2AU] Reports filed Agricultural Market Transition Act (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104-462) [9FE] Conduct Census of Agriculture (H.R. 3665) (H. Rept. 104-653) [27JN] Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [11JY] Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Operation Improvements: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 104- 446) [4JA] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [8MR] [21MR] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA (H.R. 3387) (H. Rept. 104-645) [27JN] Mark Twain National Forest, MO, Boundary Adjustment (H.R. 3464) (H. Rept. 104-654) [8JY] Release of Reversionary Interest in Certain Iosco, MI, Lands Held by the Federal Government (H.R. 2670) (H. Rept. 104-644) [27JN] COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (House) Bills and resolutions Parker, Representative: election (see H. Res. 382) [14MR] Serrano, Representative: election (see H. Res. 383) [14MR] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] Consideration of H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 460) (H. Rept. 104-633) [25JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-591) [23MY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-617) [11JN] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3662) (H. Rept. 104-625) [18JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3756) (H. Rept. 104-660) [8JY] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-631) [19JN] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations (H.R. 3814) (H. Rept. 104-676) [16JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3755) (H. Rept. 104-659) [8JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-628) [18JN] District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 3845) (H. Rept. 104-689) [18JY] Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-679) [16JY] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3540) (H. Rept. 104-600) [29MY] Legislative Branch of the Appropriations (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-657) [8JY] Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997 (H. Rept. 104-672) [12JY] Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997 (H. Rept. 104-727) [31JY] Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997 (H. Rept. 104- 594) [23MY] Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997 (H. Rept. 104- 624) [17JN] COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 367) [28FE] Jackson, Representative: election (see H. Res. 337) [5JA] Reports filed Financial Institutions Regulatory Process and Paperwork Requirements Reform (H.R. 1858) (H. Rept. 104-103) [18JN] U.S. Housing Act (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [1FE] [25AP] COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 408) [22AP] Reports filed Animal Drug Availability Act (H.R. 2508) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Board of Tea Experts Abolishment (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [8MR] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number for Consumer Assistance (H.R. 447) (H. Rept. 104-753) [2AU] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Reauthorization (H.R. 3867) (H. Rept. 104-719) [30JY] Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension (H.R. 3868) (H. Rept. 104-712) [26JY], (H.R. 4083) (H. Rept. 104-814) [20SE] Entitle Certain Armored Car Crew Members To Lawfully Carry a Weapon (H.R. 3431) (H. Rept. 104-623) [17JN] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 104-508) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Kentucky (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 104-507) [28MR], (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 104-512) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 104-510) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Ohio (H.R. 2816) (H. Rept. 104-511) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania (H.R. 2695) (H. Rept. 104-509) [28MR] Food Quality Protection Act (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] Health Studies and Programs Relative to Traumatic Brain Injuries (H.R. 248) (H. Rept. 104-652) [27JN] Journeymen Boxer Safety (H.R. 1186) (H. Rept. 104-833) [24SE] Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 104- 454) [30JA] Medicaid Osteopathic Services (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 104-826) [24SE] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] Medicaid Requirements and Qualifications Relative to County Operated Health Insurance Programs (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 104- 751) [2AU] Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule Relative to Certain HMOs (H.R. 3871) (H. Rept. 104-752) [2AU] Medicare Enrollment Applicability Requirement for HMOs Relative to Watts Health Foundation (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 104-844) [25SE] Medicare Enrollment Composition Rules for Wellness Plan (H.R. 4012) (H. Rept. 104-845) [25SE] Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures (H.R. 3070) (H. Rept. 104-497) [25MR] Nursing Homes' Nurses Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 104-818) [23SE] Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] Regulation and Management of Financial Markets (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-622) [17JN] SEC Appropriations and Reduction of Fees (H.R. 2972) (H. Rept. 104-479) [12MR] Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807) [18SE] U.S. National Tourism Organization Act (H.R. 2579) (H. Rept. 104- 839) [25SE] Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act Appropriations (H.R. 2967) (H. Rept. 104-536) [24AP] Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act Amendments (H.R. 1663) (H. Rept. 104-540) [25AP] COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 447) [5JN] [[Page 2986]] Reports filed Clarify Exemption of Houseparents From Minimum Wage and Maximum Hour Requirements (H.R. 2531) (H. Rept. 104-592) [23MY] Employee Commuting Flexibility Act (H.R. 1227) (H. Rept. 104-585) [20MY] Encourage the Donation of Food and Grocery Products to Needy Individuals (H.R. 2428) (H. Rept. 104-661) [9JY] English Language Empowerment Act (H.R. 123) (H. Rept. 104-723) [30JY] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Impact Aid Program Technical Corrections (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 104-560) [7MY] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 3268) (H. Rept. 104-614) [10JN] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees Appointment Process (H.R. 3049) (H. Rept. 104-505) [28MR] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations (H.R. 3876) (H. Rept. 104-783) [12SE] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] Older Americans Act Reauthorization (H.R. 2570) (H. Rept. 104-539) [25AP] Opening of Campus Security Crime Logs at Institutions of Higher Education (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 104-776) [5SE] Participation by Historically Black Graduate Professional Schools in Certain Education Grant Programs (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 104- 504) [28MR] Permit Financial Institutions Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program To Pay Origination Fees of Borrowers (H.R. 3863) (H. Rept. 104-775) [5SE] Provide Compensatory Time for All Employees (H.R. 2391) (H. Rept. 104-670) [11JY] COMMITTEE ON ECONOMICS (Joint) Appointments Members [7MR] COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT (House) Bills and resolutions Klug, Representative: election (see H. Res. 485) [22JY] White House Travel Office: provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Reports filed Applicability of Certain Laws Relative to the Executive Office of the President (H.R. 3452) (H. Rept. 104-820) [24SE] Blood Supply Protection From Infectious Diseases (H. Rept. 104- 746) [2AU] Civil Service Law Amendments (H.R. 3841) (H. Rept. 104-831) [24SE] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Crude Oil Undervaluation--Ineffective Response of the Minerals Management Service (H. Rept. 104-858) [27SE] Disclosure of Information on Certain Individuals Relative to Nazi War Crimes During World War II (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 104-819) [24SE] Effectiveness of Financial Management and Audits of State and Local Governments Receiving Federal Assistance (H.R. 3184) (H. Rept. 104-607) [6JN] Federal Financial Management Laws (H. Rept. 104-745) [2AU] Federal Government Management--Examining Government Performance as We Near the Next Century (H. Rept. 104-861) [28SE] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] Health Care Anti-Fraud Protections (H. Rept. 104-747) [2AU] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] Investigation Into the White House and Dept. of Justice on Security of FBI Background Investigation Files (H. Rept. 104- 862) [28SE] Investigation of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Relative to Branch Davidians (H. Rept. 104-749) [2AU] Permit District of Columbia City Council To Authorize the Issuance of Revenue Bonds Relative to Water and Sewer Facilities (H.R. 3663) (H. Rept. 104-635) [25JN] Public Access to Information in an Electronic Format (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 104-795) [17SE] Reform and Oversight, National Drug Policy--Review of the Status of the Drug War (H. Rept. 104-486) [19MR] Sampling and Statistical Adjustment in the Decennial Census-- Fundemental Flaws (H. Rept. 104-821) [24SE] Strengthen Veterans' Preference and Increase Employment Opportunities (H.R. 3586) (H. Rept. 104-675) [12JY] Use of Federal Funding by Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations in Accordance With Approved Local Flexibility Plans (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 104-847) [26SE] White House Communications Agency Review (H. Rept. 104-748) [2AU] White House Travel Office Firings and Related Matters (H. Rept. 104-849) [26SE] White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] Year 2000 Computer Software Conversion--Summary of Oversight Findings and Recommendations (H. Rept. 104-857) [27SE] COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OVERSIGHT (House) Reports filed American Folklife Preservation Act Repeal (H.R. 3491) (H. Rept. 104-710) [26JY] Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits (H.R. 3760) (H. Rept. 104-677) [16JY] Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Bass (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 104-853) [26SE] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Rose (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 104-852) [26SE] House of Representatives Official Allowance That Represents Administrative Reforms (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 104-482) [14MR] COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES (Joint) Appointments Members [10SE] COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION (Joint) Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4280) [28SE] COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 462) [25JN] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 367, 447) [28FE] [5JN] Iran: funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] Reports filed Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] Iran and Libya Sanctions Act (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17AP] Microenterprise Act (H.R. 3846) (H. Rept. 104-715) [29JY] COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY (House) Reports filed Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 104-563) [7MY] Intelligence Community Reorganization and Reform (H.R. 3237) (H. Rept. 104-620) [23JY] Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control (H.R. 3308) (H. Rept. 104-642) [27JN] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] National Missile Defense System (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] Restore Missing Person Status to Certain Dept. of Defense Civilian and Contract Employees (H.R. 4000) (H. Rept. 104-806) [17SE] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] Terrorist Attack on U.S. Peacekeeping Forces in Saudi Arabia (H. Con. Res. 200) (H. Rept. 104-805) [17SE] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES (House) Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104- 542) [30AP] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments (H.R. 2505) (H. Rept. 104-797) [17SE] Alaska Natives Social and Economic Programs Implementation (H.R. 3973) (H. Rept. 104-838) [25SE] Apache National Forest Land Conveyance to the Alpine Elementary School District (H.R. 3547) (H. Rept. 104-759) [4SE] BLM Appropriations (H.R. 3290) (H. Rept. 104-658) [8JY] Cabin Permit Renewals to Heirs in Sequoia National Park Mineral King Addition (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 104-866) [3OC] California Exchange of Certain Federal Lands (H.R. 3147) (H. Rept. 104-760) [4SE] California Land Conveyance to the Del Norte County Unified School District (H.R. 2709) (H. Rept. 104-763) [4SE] California Land Conveyance to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (H.R. 2710) (H. Rept. 104-762) [4SE] California Land Transfer to Certain Indian Tribes (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 104-767) [4SE] Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama (H.R. 2982) (H. Rept. 104-568) [8MY] Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 104-521) [16AP] Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] Conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands in Crook County, WY, to Wyoming (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 104-711) [26JY] Cooperative Fisheries Management Act (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104- 517) [15AP] Crawford National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Crawford, NE (H.R. 3287) (H. Rept. 104-700) [24JY] Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] Designate Certain Segments of the Clarion River, PA, as Components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 3568) (H. Rept. 104-825) [24SE] Designate Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run, FL, for Potential Addition to the Wild and Scenic River System (H.R. 3155) (H. Rept. 104-824) [24SE] [[Page 2987]] Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Drought Relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX (H.R. 3910) (H. Rept. 104-770) [4SE] Endangered Species Act Reauthorization (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104- 778) [9SE] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System Act (S. 1467) (H. Rept. 104-769) [4SE] Goshute Indian Reservation Additional Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 104-562) [7MY] Gunnison County, CO, Land Conveyance (H.R. 2438) (H. Rept. 104- 766) [4SE] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange (H.R. 2561) (H. Rept. 104-840) [25SE] Hells Canyon Wilderness Area Boundary Modification (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 104-779) [9SE] Highway Relocation Assistance Relative to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Parks (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 104- 603) [4JN] Housing of Federal Land Management Agency Field Employees (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 104-802) [17SE] Improve Quality of National Parks and Recreation Areas Visitor Services Relative to Incentive-Based Recreation Fees (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 104-757) [4SE] Indian Health Service Program for Direct Billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Third Party Payers (H.R. 3378) (H. Rept. 104-742) [1AU] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] Irrigation District Boundaries Within the Umatilla Basin, OR (H.R. 2392) (H. Rept. 104-860) [28SE] Kenai Natives Association Correction of Land Entitlement Inequities (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 104-756) [4SE] Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest Designation (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 104-772) [4SE] Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] Marion National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama (H.R. 3557) (H. Rept. 104-702) [24JY] Marshall Islands Rongelop Resettlement Trust Fund Administration (H.R. 1332) (H. Rept. 104-471) [5MR] National Forests Timber Substitution for the Cancelled Elkhorn Ridge Timber Sale (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 104-761) [4SE] National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization (H.R. 3198) (H. Rept. 104-668) [11JY] National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717) [29JY] Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings Regulations (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 104-808) [19SE] North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Adjustment (H.R. 2679) (H. Rept. 104-527) [18AP] Oahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex Acquisition of Certain Interests in the Waihee Marsh and Waihee Stream (H.R. 1772) (H. Rept. 104-528) [22AP] Prairie Island Indian Community Charter of Incorporation Revocation (H.R. 3068) (H. Rept. 104-584) [20MY] Prepayment of Federal Repayment Contracts by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District (H.R. 1823) (H. Rept. 104-531) [23AP] Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Appropriations (H.R. 1179) (H. Rept. 104-758) [4SE] Preserve and Protect the Columbia River's Hanford Reach Area (H.R. 2292) (H. Rept. 104-716) [29JY] Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights (H.R. 3752) (H. Rept. 104-835) [24SE] Provide for a Nonvoting Delegate From the Northern Mariana Islands in the House of Representatives (H.R. 4067) (H. Rept. 104-856) [27SE] Public Rangelands Management Act (S. 1459) (H. Rept. 104-674) [12JY] Puerto Rico Self-Determination (H.R. 3024) (H. Rept. 104-713) [26JY] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act Amendments (H.R. 3660) (H. Rept. 104-703) [24JY] Regulate Fishing in Certain Alaskan Waters (H.R. 1786) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] Relief of Persons Who Purchased Clark County, NV, Land Relative to Certain Private Land Surveys (H.R. 2135) (H. Rept. 104-755) [4SE] Restitution to Guam for Atrocities Committed During Japanese Occupation in World War II (H.R. 2041) (H. Rept. 104-867) [21OC] Settlement of Issues and Claims Relative to Trust Lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians (H.R. 3640) (H. Rept. 104-777) [5SE] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] Ski Area Permit Issuance Regulations and Mineral Leasing Law Suspensions in National Forest Ski Areas (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 104-516) [15AP] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir Sale by the Dept. of the Interior (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 104-768) [4SE] Snoqualmie National Forest Boundary Expansion (H.R. 3497) (H. Rept. 104-816) [23SE] Snowbasin Ski Area, UT, Land Exchange (H.R. 2824) (H. Rept. 104- 493) [25MR] Suffolk County, NY, Property Acquisition (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 104-529) [22AP] Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Appropriations (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 104-526) [18AP] Transfer Jurisdiction Over Certain Federal Real Property in the District of Columbia (H.R. 2636) (H. Rept. 104-368) [26JY] Validate Certain Conveyances Made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co. in Reno, NV, and Tulare, CA (H.R. 1784) (H. Rept. 104-691) [18JY] Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] Walhalla National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to South Carolina (H.R. 3546) H. Rept. 104-701) [24JY] Water Desalinization Research and Development Act (S. 811) (H. Rept. 104-790) [16SE] Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA (H.R. 2518, 3581) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] COMMITTEE ON RULES (House) Bills and resolutions House Rules: authority of the Committee on Rules (House) to report rules or orders waiving the germaneness requirement (see H. Res. 505) [1AU] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 412) [24AP] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. 525, 546) [19SE] [27SE] Motions House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of the rules (H. Res. 546) [28SE] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 412) [25AP] Reports filed Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 104-615) [10JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 927, Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 104-470) [5MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1296, Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [25SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1561, Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 104-476) [7MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2546, District of Columbia Appropriations (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 104-456) [31JA] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2854, Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 104-502) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3019, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 415) (H. Rept. 104-538) [25AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY], (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 104-732) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 529) (H. Rept. 104-830) [24SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H. Res. 497) (H. Rept. 104-731) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3539, FAA Programs Reauthorization (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 104-851) [26SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 104-803) [17SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY], (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104- 729) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104-459) [31JA] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1124, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 104-451) [23JA] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Consideration of Congressional Adjournment (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 104-640) [26JN] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 104-577) [15MY] Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 159, Require a Three-Fifths Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Revenue (H. Res. 395) (H. Rept. 104-513) [29MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 165, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 386) (H. Rept. 104-489) [20MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 175, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 104-534) [23AP] Consideration of H.J. Res. 182, Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 123, English Language Empowerment Act (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 104-734) [31JY] [[Page 2988]] Consideration of H.R. 125, Repeal Ban on Assault Weapons and Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices (H. Res. 388) (H. Rept. 104-490) [21MR] Consideration of H.R. 842, Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 104-514) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 994, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 104-464) [29FE] Consideration of H.R. 1227, Employee Commuting Flexibility Act (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 1675, National Wildlife Refuge System Management Improvement (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 104-533) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 2149, Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 2391, Working Families Flexibility Act (H. Res. 488) (H. Rept. 104-704) [24JY] Consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 2641, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 104-543) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 2703, Comprehensive Antiterrorism Act (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 104-477) [7MR], (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 104-480) [12MR] Consideration of H.R. 2715, Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 104-532) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606) [6JN] Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708) [25JY] Consideration of H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 104-463) [27FE] Consideration of H.R. 2924, Payment of Social Security Benefits Relative to the Debt Limit Extension (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 104-460) [1FE] Consideration of H.R. 2974, Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 104- 552) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3019, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 104-474) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3021, Debt Limit Enforcement and Obligated Trust Fund Protection (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 104-473) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3120, Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 104-553) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 104-570) [9MY] Consideration of H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 104-581) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3308, Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 104-774) [4SE] Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3396, Defense of Marriage Act (H. Res. 474) (H. Rept. 104-666) [10JY] Consideration of H.R. 3415, Gasoline Tax (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 104-580) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 104-599) [29MY] Consideration of H.R. 3540, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 104-601) [30MY] Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' Welfare Reform Project (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 104-619) [12JN] Consideration of H.R. 3662, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 104-627) [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 456) (H. Rept. 104-630) [19JN] Consideration of H.R. 3719, Small Business Programs Improvements (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 104-773) [4SE] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104- 686) [17JY] Consideration of H.R. 3754, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 104-663) [9JY] Consideration of H.R. 3755, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 104-662) [9JY] Consideration of H.R. 3756, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 475) (H. Rept. 104-671) [11JY] Consideration of H.R. 3814, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations (H. Res. 479) (H. Rept. 104- 678) [16JY] Consideration of H.R. 3816, Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H. Res. 483) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] Consideration of H.R. 3820, Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 104-685) [17JY] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104-744) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Consideration of Motion To Dispose of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1643, Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria (H. Res. 334) (H. Rept. 104-447) [4JA] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial- Birth Abortions (H. Rept. 104-492) [22MR] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 104-448) [5JA] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1358, National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory Conveyance to Massachusetts (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 104-449) [5JA] House Rules Relative to Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 104-535) [24AP] House Rules Relative to the Speaker's Authority To Declare Recess (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 104-445) [3JA], (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 104-457) [31JA] Puerto Rico Self-Determination (H.R. 3024) (H. Rept. 104-713) [18SE] Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions and Consideration of Legislation Under Suspension of the House Rules (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 104-809) [19SE], (H. Res. 546) (H. Rept. 104-855) [27SE] COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 367) [28FE] Reports filed Commercial Space Industry Development (H.R. 3936) (H. Rept. 104- 801) [17SE] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Metric System Conversion Requirements (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 104- 639) [26JN] Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty Implementation (H.R. 3060) (H. Rept. 104-593) [23MY] COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 408, 447, 523) [22AP] [5JN] [17SE] Reports filed Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments (H.R. 2715) (H. Rept. 104-520) [16AP] Small Business Programs Improvements (H.R. 3719) (H. Rept. 104- 750) [2AU] Small Business Technology Transfer Program (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 104-850) [26SE] COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT (House) Appointments Members [23JY] Bills and resolutions Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 377) [7MR] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (see H. Res. 524, 531) [19SE] [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] House Rules: procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (see H. Res. 346) [25JA] Motions Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 524) [19SE] ------investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 531) [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] COMMITTEE ON TAXATION (Joint) Bills and resolutions Taxation: require use of dynamic economic modeling in the preparation of estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H. Con. Res. 170) [2MY] COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 408) [22AP] Neumann, Representative: election (see H. Res. 357) [1FE] Reports filed Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [29MR] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-651) [27JN] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-575) [14MY] COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (House) Motions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), veto [19SE] Reports filed Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104- 597) [29MY] Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Care Providers' Networks (H.R. 2925) (H. Rept. 104-646) [27JN] Bankruptcy Judge Appointments (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 104-569) [9MY] Carjacking Correction Act (H.R. 3676) (H. Rept. 104-787) [16SE] Clarify Circumstances in Which Senior Circuit Court Judges May Vote in En Banc Cases (S. 531) (H. Rept. 104-697) [23JY] [[Page 2989]] Clarify Federal Jurisdiction Over Offenses Relative to Religious Property Damage (H.R. 3525) (H. Rept. 104-621) [17JN] Clarify Rules Governing Court Venues (S. 677) (H. Rept. 104-800) [17SE] Clarify Rules Governing Removal of Cases to Federal Court (S. 533) (H. Rept. 104-799) [17SE] Codify Certain Transportation Laws (H.R. 2297) (H. Rept. 104-573) [14MY] Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 104-846) [26SE] Confer Honorary U.S. Citizenship on Mother Teresa (H.J. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 104-796) [17SE] Congressional Consent to the Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN (H.J. Res. 166) (H. Rept. 104-705) [24JY] Congressional Consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact (H.J. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 104-485) [18MR] Control and Prevent Commercial Counterfeiting of Money (H.R. 2511) (H. Rept. 104-556) [6MY] Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act (H.R. 2974) (H. Rept. 104-548) [1MY] Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] Defense of Marriage Act (H.R. 3396) (H. Rept. 104-664) [9JY] Early Release of Prisoners Upon Completion of Drug Treatment Programs (H.R. 2650) (H. Rept. 104-602) [31MY] Eliminate Bilingual Voting Requirements (H.R. 351) (H. Rept. 104- 728) [31JY] Fan Freedom and Community Protection Act (H.R. 2740) (H. Rept. 104-656) [8JY] Federal Court Operations and Administration Improvements (H.R. 3968) (H. Rept. 104-798) [17SE] Government Accountability Act (H.R. 3166) (H. Rept. 104-680) [16JY] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] Interstate Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act (H.R. 2980) (H. Rept. 104-557) [6MY] Jennings Randolph Lake Management Between Maryland and West Virginia (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 104-706) [24JY] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] National Film Preservation Board Reauthorization (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 104-558) [6MY] Office of Government Ethics Authorization Extension (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 104-595) [29MY] Parole Commission Phaseout Act (S. 1507) (H. Rept. 104-789) [16SE] Patent and Trademark Office Conversion to Government Corporation (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 104-784) [12SE] Protect Proprietary Economic Information (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 104-788) [16SE] Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe Land Claims Jurisdiction (H.R. 740) (H. Rept. 104-694) [22JY] Reasonable Notice to Businesses of Changes Made to Regulations Imposed by Federal Agencies (H.R. 3307) (H. Rept. 104-859) [28SE] Release of Relevant Information on Violent Sex Offenders (H.R. 2137) (H. Rept. 104-555) [6MY] Relief of Individuals Terminated From White House Travel Office (H.R. 2937) (H. Rept. 104-484) [18MR] Repeal Indian Trading Laws (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] Review of Criminal Records of Applicants for Security Officer Employment (H.R. 2092) (H. Rept. 104-827) [24SE] Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Corrections (H.R. 1861) (H. Rept. 104-554) [6MY] U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 104- 541) [29AP] Utility of Motor Vehicle Title Information to Law Enforcement Officers (H.R. 2803) (H. Rept. 104-618) [12JN] Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention (H.R. 3120) (H. Rept. 104-549) [1MY] COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (House) Bills and resolutions Baker, Representative Richard H.: election (see H. Res. 467) [26JN] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 462) [25JN] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 367, 408) [28FE] [22AP] Reports filed Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety Act (H.R. 3536) (H. Rept. 104-684) [17JY] Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] Child Pilot Safety Act (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 104-683) [17JY] Deepwater Port Act Amendments (H.R. 2940) (H. Rept. 104-692) [18JY] Dept. of Transportation Regulations Relative to Transportation of Intermodal Containers (H.R. 4040) (H. Rept. 104-794) [17SE] Disaster and Emergency Assistance Standards Relative to Snow- Related Events (H.R. 3348) (H. Rept. 104-792) [17SE] E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC (H.R. 3029) (H. Rept. 104-588) [21MY] EPA State Grants To Finance the Construction or Improvement of Water Supply Systems (H.R. 2747) (H. Rept. 104-515) [29MR] Establish the FAA as an Independent Agency (H.R. 2276) (H. Rept. 104-475) [7MR] Exempt Transportation of Hazardous Substances by Certain Vehicles From Government Regulations (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 104-791) [17SE] FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-714) [26JY] Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Portland, OR (H.R. 3134) (H. Rept. 104-587) [21MY] Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] NTSB Appropriations (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 104-682) [17JY] Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [27MR] Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act Amendments (H.R. 2594) (H. Rept. 104-525) [18AP] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN (H.R. 3576) (H. Rept. 104-781) [10SE] Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, Omaha, NE (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 104-610) [6JN] Sammy L. Davis Federal Building, Overland, MO (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 104-609) [6JN] Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 104-589) [21MY] Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 104-488) [20MR] Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay (H. Con. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 104-487) [20MR] Use of Capitol Grounds for Summer Olympics Torch Relay (H. Con. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 104-608) [6JN] W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 104-780) [10SE] Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] William H. Natcher Bridge Designation (H.R. 3572) (H. Rept. 104- 626) [18JN] William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA (H.R. 3364) (H. Rept. 104-611) [6JN] COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 523) [17SE] Reports filed Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574) [14MY] Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648) [27JN] Reform and Improve Veterans Eligibility for Medical Care and Services (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 104-690) [18JY] Repair and Maintenance of War Memorials by the American Battle Monuments Commission (H.R. 3673) (H. Rept. 104-649) [27JN] Veterans Benefits Decision Revisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error (H.R. 1483) (H. Rept. 104-571) [10MY] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] Veterans Programs and Benefits Improvements (H.R. 3373) (H. Rept. 104-572) [10MY] COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS (House) Bills and resolutions Hayes, Representative: election (see H. Res. 343, 397) [25JA] [29MR] McNulty, Representative: election (see H. Res. 344) [25JA] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104- 542) [6MY] Board of Tea Experts Abolishment (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [4MR] Export Controls Authority (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [5JN] Foreign Trade Export Controls (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [27JN] Foreign Trade Legislation Technical Corrections (H.R. 3815) (H. Rept. 104-718) [29JY] Gasoline Tax (H.R. 3415) (H. Rept. 104-576) [16MY] Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [23JY] Iran and Libya Sanctions Act (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. 104- 466) [29FE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania (H.R. 3161) (H. Rept. 104- 629) [19JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China (H.J. Res. 182) (H. Rept. 104-634) [25JN] Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495) [25MR] Safeguard Taxpayer Rights (H.R. 2337) (H. Rept. 104-506) [28MR] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] Social Security Administration Demonstration Projects Extension (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 104-786) [16SE] Tax Treatment of Military Income Derived From Services Performed During a Contingency Operation (H.R. 2778) (H. Rept. 104-465) [29FE] COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE Bills and resolutions Baker, Representative Richard H.: election to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (see H. Res. 467) [26JN] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 377) [7MR] Funderburk, Representative: election to Committee on Agriculture (House) (see H. Res. 509) [2AU] Hayes, Representative: election to the Committee on Ways and Means (House) (see H. Res. 343, 397) [25JA] [29MR] House Rules: authority of the Committee on Rules (House) to report rules or orders waiving the germaneness requirement (see H. Res. 505) [1AU] ------improve committee operations, procedures, and staffing (see H. Res. 480) [16JY] ------procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (see H. Res. 346) [25JA] [[Page 2990]] ------provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] ------require witnesses at committee hearings to disclose Federal grants or contracts received during current and previous fiscal years (see H. Res. 486) [22JY] ------time limits on questioning of witnesses by Members of certain standing committees and subcommittees (see H. Res. 550) [27SE] Jackson, Representative: election to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (see H. Res. 337) [5JA] Klug, Representative: election to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (see H. Res. 485) [22JY] McNulty, Representative: election to the Committee on Ways and Means (House) (see H. Res. 344) [25JA] Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 462) [25JN] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 367, 408, 414, 447, 523) [28FE] [22AP] [25AP] [5JN] [17SE] Neumann, Representative: election to the Committee on the Budget (House) (see H. Res. 357) [1FE] Parker, Representative: election to the Committee on Appropriations (House) (see H. Res. 382) [14MR] Serrano, Representative: election to the Committee on Appropriations (House) (see H. Res. 383) [14MR] COMMODITY CREDIT CORP. Messages CCC Report: President Clinton [22MY] COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT Bills and resolutions Commodities markets: amend rules relative to certain transactions (see H.R. 4276) [28SE] Contracts: regulatory requirements relative to the purchase or sale of commodities from markets located abroad (see H.R. 3891) [24JY] COMMON CARRIERS related term(s) Aviation; Cargo Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Railroads; Transportation Bills and resolutions Aviation: regulation of scheduled passenger air service at reliever airports (see H.R. 3141) [21MR] Crime: strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (see H.R. 2949) [1FE] Dept. of Transportation: solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] FAA: essential air service funding (see H.R. 3037) [6MR] ------regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626) [12JN] Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 3413) [8MY] ------improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3106, 3578) [18MR] [5JN] ------reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 3335) [25AP] Transportation: prohibit smoking in any federally financed transportation facility (see H.R. 4333) [30SE] Messages Railroad Retirement Board: President Clinton [27SE] COMMON SENSE LEGAL STANDARDS REFORM ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 956, provisions [13MR] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 956): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 956) [14MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 956, Provisions: President Clinton [6MY] Motions Enact (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] COMMON SENSE PRODUCT LIABILITY LEGAL REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 956): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 956) [14MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 956, Provisions: President Clinton [6MY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES Bills and resolutions Ukraine: anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Con. Res. 167) [24AP] COMMUNICATIONS see Telecommunications; Communications Act COMMUNICATIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Telecommunications: continued operation of certain overlapping stations (see H.R. 3073) [12MR] COMMUNISM Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 181, 182) [12JN] [13JN] ------most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] China, Republic of: U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148) [7MR] Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 370) [5MR] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] Conference reports Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H.R. 927) [4MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton [4MR] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 927, Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 104-470) [5MR] Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 182, Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 104-468) [4MR] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 182) (H. Rept. 104-634) [25JN] COMMUNITIES see Urban Areas COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Urban Areas Bills and resolutions Federal aid programs: deny community development block grants to States that allow recovery of damages for injuries suffered in the commission of a felony (see H.R. 3736) [27JN] COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: consideration of a depository institution's record on consumer fees relative to the Community Reinvestment Act (see H.R. 3301) [23AP] ------require performance data reporting to verify availability of credit on a nondiscriminatory basis (see H.R. 3826) [16JY] COMMUNITY SERVICE related term(s) Volunteer Workers Bills and resolutions Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] Community Services Block Grant Act: composition of boards of community action agencies and nonprofit private organizations (see H.R. 4254) [27SE] Liuzzo, Viola: tribute (see H. Res. 420) [1MY] Public buildings: community use of public facilities that are acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (see H.R. 3888) [24JY] Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] Reports filed Encourage the Donation of Food and Grocery Products to Needy Individuals: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2428) (H. Rept. 104-661) [9JY] COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT ACT Bills and resolutions Federal aid programs: composition of boards of community action agencies and nonprofit private organizations (see H.R. 4254) [27SE] COMPACTS see Interstate Compacts COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCES EMERGENCY ACT Conference reports Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (S. 641) (H. Rept. 104- 545) [30AP] COMPREHENSIVE ANTITERRORISM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2703): consideration (see H. Res. 376, 380) [7MR] [12MR] Motions Enact (H.R. 2703) [13MR] [14MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2703, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 104-480) [12MR] COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Courts: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Ecology and environment: eligibility for Federal assistance relative to development of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3746) [27JN] ------establish loan program for cleanup of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3214) [29MR] Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919, 3093) [31JA] [14MR] COMPREHENSIVE TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 735, provisions [14MR] Bills and resolutions Enact (S. 735): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 405) [17AP] Conference reports Provisions (S. 735) [15AP] Motions Enact (S. 735) [14MR] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 735) (H. Rept. 104-518) [15AP] [[Page 2991]] COMPUTERS related term(s) Electronics; Technology; Telecommunications Bills and resolutions Abortion: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] Children and youth: provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] Congress: increase understanding and usage of the Internet (see H. Con. Res. 185) [13JN] Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221, 3246) [29MR] [15AP] ------notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727) [26JN] Crime: prohibit certain uses of computers in the furtherance of crimes (see H.R. 4095) [17SE] Education: recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 3921) [30JY] Elections: provide candidates for Federal offices free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 3700) [20JN] ------require quarterly FEC candidate reports to be filed electronically and accessible through the Internet (see H.R. 3653) [13JN] Foreign trade: prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531) [23MY] Freedom of Information Act: provide public access to information in an electronic format (see H.R. 3802, 3885) [12JY] [24JY] Freedom of speech: protection on-line and on the Internet (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] House of Representative: access to voting records and legislative activities of Members through the official Internet home page (see H. Res. 454) [12JN] House Rules: provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] ------require Members to establish office policies relative to the use of computer software, programs, and data bases (see H. Res. 533) [24SE] Information services: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 4113, 4299, 4326) [18SE] [28SE] Law enforcement officers: establish a national clearinghouse to assist in background checks of law enforcement applicants (see H.R. 3263) [17AP] National Telecommunications and Information Administration: report on hate speech relative to the Internet (see H.R. 3781) [10JY] NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 521) [12SE] OMB: establish electronic data reporting standards (see H.R. 3869) [23JY] Pornography: restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] Schools: maximize use of available technology (see H.R. 4180) [25SE] Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] ------treatment of computer software (see H.R. 4169) [25SE] Technology: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 556) [2OC] ------protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] ------reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] USIA: provide computer access to multilingual text and voice recordings of VOA transcripts (see H.R. 3916) [30JY] Conference reports Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Public Access to Information in an Electronic Format: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 104-795) [17SE] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] Year 2000 Computer Software Conversion--Summary of Oversight Findings and Recommendations: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-857) [27SE] CONCORD, CA Bills and resolutions Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] CONDIT, GARY A. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Air pollution: regulatory requirements relative to upwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4339) [3OC] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (see H. Res. 333) [4JA] ------require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 3379) [1MY] Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see H.R. 4041) [10SE] Employment: overtime requirements of certain law enforcement employees working at police training facilities (see H.R. 4172) [25SE] Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 3688) [20JN] Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Stanislaus County, CA: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 4088) [17SE] CONFERENCE REPORTS Bills and resolutions House Rules: imposition of ``Ramseyer requirement'' on conference reports (see H. Res. 549) [27SE] Texts of Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) [25SE] AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act (H.R. 2854) [25MR] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (S. 735) [15AP] Coast Guard Appropriations (S. 1004) [27SE] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H.R. 956) [14MR] Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 3019) [25AP] [30AP] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H.R. 927) [4MR] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3610) [28SE] Dept. of Defense Military Activities and Personnel Strengths Appropriations (S. 1124) [22JA], (H.R. 3230) [30JY] Dept. of Defense Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure Appropriations (H.R. 3517) [30JY] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3675) [16SE] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3666) [20SE] District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 2546) [31JA], (H.R. 3845) [1AU] Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 3816) [12SE] FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 3539) [26SE] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation (H.R. 1561) [8MR] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3259) [24SE] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 3754) [31JY] Line Item Veto Act (S. 4) [21MR] National Securities Markets Improvement Act (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management (H.R. 1296) [24SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res 178) [7JN] Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Water Resources Development Act (S. 640) [25SE] Workforce and Career Development Act (H.R. 1617) [25JY] CONGRESS Appointments Committee on Economics (Joint) [7MR] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferees: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 133, 141, 157, 192, 203, 230) [9JA] [1FE] [29MR] [27JN] [26JY] [28SE] ------consideration (see H. Res. 465) [26JN] Alderson, Wayne T.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2961; H. Con. Res. 143) [1FE] Appropriations: public disclosure of funding used to conduct field examinations of appropriation estimates (see H.R. 4293) [28SE] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain appropriations legislation (see H.J. Res. 197) [28SE] Baker, Representative Richard H.: election to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (see H. Res. 467) [26JN] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see H.R. 2903, 3734, 3829) [26JA] [27JN] [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (see H. Res. 333) [4JA] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform process (see H.R. 4285) [28SE] ------require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 3379) [1MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 66), consideration (see H. Res. 424) [2MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (see H. Con. Res. 174, 178) [9MY] [14MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration (see H. Res. 435) [15MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 450) [10JN] ------use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137) [31JA] Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 3277) [18AP] Cagney, James: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3765) [9JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Congressional Family Picnic (see H. Con. Res. 198) [11JY] ------recognize contributions of all American citizens in the National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 158) [29MR] ------restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 216) [24SE] [[Page 2992]] Children and youth: proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (see H. Res. 434) [14MY] China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065) [12SE] Clinton, President: notification that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 325) [3JA] Committee on Information (Joint): establish (see H.R. 4280) [28SE] Computers: increase understanding and usage of the Internet (see H. Con. Res. 185) [13JN] Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of final regulations relative to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 400, 504; H. Con. Res. 207) [15AP] [1AU] ------provide educational assistance to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 401) [15AP] Constitution: duties (see H. Res. 431) [10MY] Constitutional amendments: require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 159) [1FE] ------require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (see H. Res. 395) [29MR] ------require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 169) [28MR] Crime: punish false statements during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 3996) [2AU] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2944, 3053, 3274, 3505, 3543, 3588, 3760, 3800, 3820) [1FE] [7MR] [18AP] [22MY] [29MY] [5JN] [9JY] [12JY] [16JY] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (see H. Res. 373) [6MR] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), consideration (see H. Res. 481) [17JY] ------clarify procedure for determining State population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 3589) [5JN] ------comply with campaign spending limits and enhance importance of individual and intradistrict contributions (see H.R. 3912) [26JY] ------constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 187) [25JY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 172) [18AP] ------establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 4327) [28SE] ------limitations on campaign contributions to qualifying and nonqualifying House of Representatives candidates (see H.R. 3122) [20MR] ------provide candidates for Federal offices free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 3700) [20JN] ------require that odd-numbered year contributions be from individuals only (see H.R. 3397) [7MY] ------revise rules on independent expenditures (see H.R. 3208) [29MR] ------spending limits on Federal campaigns (see H.R. 3658) [13JN] Emergency Management Assistance Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 193) [17SE] Emerson, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 459) [25JN] Federal Election Campaign Act: amend (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 3434) [10MY] Federal-State relations: prevent Federal interference relative to constitutional authority (see H.R. 3411) [8MY] Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3352) [30AP] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (see H. Res. 524, 531) [19SE] [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] Government: establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 4061, 4319) [11SE] [28SE] ------reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] Government regulations: require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 2990) [28FE] House of Representative: access to voting records and legislative activities of Members through the official Internet home page (see H. Res. 454) [12JN] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] ------establish a commission on size of membership and election process (see H.R. 4076) [12SE] ------establish disclosure requirements relative to franked mail (see H.R. 3772) [10JY] ------fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 327) [3JA] ------implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 513) [2AU] ------limit election expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 3651) [13JN] ------official mail allowance (see H.R. 3771) [10JY] ------official travel restrictions to foreign countries during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2841) [3JA] ------prevent mass mailings during an election year (see H.R. 3773) [10JY] ------printing of House Rules and Manual for 105th Congress (see H. Res. 552) [28SE] ------prohibit recess or adjournment during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H. Res. 332) [4JA] ------provide for a nonvoting delegate from the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3879, 4067) [23JY] [12SE] ------reduce number of pieces of mail constituting a mass mailing (see H.R. 3774) [10JY] ------require Members to submit annual reports on federally funded travel for publication in the Congressional Record (see H. Res. 423) [2MY] ------set date for convening of any organizational caucus or conference for the 105th Congress (see H. Res. 551) [28SE] ------transition for new Members (see H.R. 3544) [29MY] House Rules: allow consideration of floor amendments supported by 20 percent of both the majority and minority membership (see H. Res. 548) [27SE] ------authority of the Committee on Rules (House) to report rules or orders waiving the germaneness requirement (see H. Res. 505) [1AU] ------authority of the Speaker to declare recess (see H. Res. 330, 352) [3JA] [31JA] ------imposition of ``Ramseyer requirement'' on conference reports (see H. Res. 549) [27SE] ------improve committee operations, procedures, and staffing (see H. Res. 480) [16JY] ------postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (see H. Res. 358) [1FE] ------prohibit foreign travel by retiring Members (see H. Res. 361) [1FE] ------provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] ------question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354) [31JA] ------question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] ------random drug testing of officers and employees (see H. Res. 512) [2AU] ------reduce number of programs covered by appropriation bills (see H. Res. 476, 514) [11JY] [2AU] ------reform trust relationships (see H. Res. 477) [12JY] ------require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 510, 519) [2AU] [11SE] ------require Members to establish office policies relative to the use of computer software, programs, and data bases (see H. Res. 533) [24SE] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. 412, 525, 546) [24AP] [19SE] [27SE] ------time limits on questioning of witnesses by Members of certain standing committees and subcommittees (see H. Res. 550) [27SE] Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 189) [4SE] Jackson, Representative: election to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (see H. Res. 337) [5JA] Klug, Representative: election to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (see H. Res. 485) [22JY] Legislative branch of the Government: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3754) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3754), consideration (see H. Res. 473) [9JY] Lobbyists: penalty for transmission of fraudulent communications to Congress (see H.R. 3128) [20MR] ------prohibit use of funds by Federal agencies to lobby for or against any legislative proposal (see H.R. 3078) [13MR] ------reform lobbying disclosure and gift rules (see H.R. 3140) [21MR] McNulty, Representative: election to the Committee on Ways and Means (House) (see H. Res. 344) [25JA] Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 3310, 3447, 4011) [24AP] [10MY] [2AU] ------eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3956) [2AU] ------retirement eligibility (see H.R. 3887) [24JY] Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress [19SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] ------require an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (see H.R. 4147, 4214) [24SE] [26SE] Neumann, Representative: election to the Committee on the Budget (House) (see H. Res. 357) [1FE] Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 3177, 4035) [27MR] [5SE] 105th Congress: set date for convening and the date for the counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 198) [28SE] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Permanent Performance Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 3982) [2AU] Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] Political ethics: restore integrity, goodwill, honesty, and trust (see H.R. 3792) [11JY] Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2862, 2896, 2897, 2920, 3136) [22JA] [25JA] [31JA] [21MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 2409), engrossment (see H. Res. 356) [1FE] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] [[Page 2993]] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (see H.R. 3021) [6MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (H.R. 3021), consideration (see H. Res. 371) [6MR] Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled (see H. Res. 326) [3JA] Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds (see H.R. 2897) [25JA] ------submit Board of Trustees report to Congress on Federal hospital insurance trust fund (see H. Con. Res. 169) [1MY] States: congressional consent for mutual aid agreement between the cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN (see H.J. Res. 166) [21MR] Taxation: expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see H.R. 3566) [4JN] Telephones: impose fees for the allocation of toll-free phone numbers (see H. Con. Res. 175) [10MY] Washington, George: reading of Farewell Address at the beginning of each Congress (see H. Con. Res. 222) [26SE] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 194) [17SE] Conference reports Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 3754) [31JY] Line Item Veto Act (S. 4) [21MR] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [7JN] Messages Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 1997: President Clinton [6FE] [19MR] Plan To Achieve a Balanced Budget No Later Than 2002 as Certified by the CBO: President Clinton [9JA] Motions Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [30MY] Constitutional amendments: require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159) [15AP] ------require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (H. Res. 395) [15AP] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820) [25JY] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 524) [19SE] ------investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 531) [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of the rules (H. Res. 546) [28SE] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 412) [25AP] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3754) [10JY] [30JY] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3760) (H. Rept. 104-677) [16JY] Congressional Consent to the Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 166) (H. Rept. 104-705) [24JY] Congressional Consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 104-485) [18MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 104-615) [10JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY], (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of Congressional Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 104-640) [26JN] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 104-577) [15MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 159, Require a Three-Fifths Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Revenue: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 395) (H. Rept. 104-513) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 3021, Debt Limit Enforcement and Obligated Trust Fund Protection: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 104-473) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Consideration of H.R. 3754, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 104-663) [9JY] Consideration of H.R. 3820, Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 104-685) [17JY] House of Representatives Official Allowance That Represents Administrative Reforms: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 104-482) [14MR] House Rules Relative to Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 104-535) [24AP] House Rules Relative to the Speaker's Authority To Declare Recess: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 104-445) [3JA], (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 104-457) [31JA] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-733) [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-657) [8JY] Line Item Veto Act: Committee of Conference (S. 4) (H. Rept. 104- 491) [21MR] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] Provide for a Nonvoting Delegate From the Northern Mariana Islands in the House of Representatives: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4067) (H. Rept. 104-856) [27SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions and Consideration of Legislation Under Suspension of the House Rules: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 104-809) [19SE], (H. Res. 546) (H. Rept. 104-855) [27SE] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-612) [7JN] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-575) [14MY] Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-594) [23MY] Year 2000 Computer Software Conversion--Summary of Oversight Findings and Recommendations: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-857) [27SE] CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of final regulations relative to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 400, 504; H. Con. Res. 207) [15AP] [1AU] ------provide educational assistance to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 401) [15AP] CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 4142) [24SE] CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Bills and resolutions Budget: require use of generational accounting information on Presidential and CBO budget submissions (see H.R. 3076) [13MR] Taxation: require use of dynamic economic modeling in the preparation of estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H. Con. Res. 170) [2MY] Messages Plan To Achieve a Balanced Budget No Later Than 2002 as Certified by the CBO: President Clinton [9JA] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Bills and resolutions House of Representatives: require Members to submit annual reports on federally funded travel for publication in the Congressional Record (see H. Res. 423) [2MY] CONNECTICUT Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities at the Stratford Army Engine Plant (see H.R. 4340) [3OC] Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] CONSERVATION OF ENERGY Bills and resolutions Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4083) [17SE] Reports filed Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4083) (H. Rept. 104-814) [20SE] CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Natural Resources Bills and resolutions Anadromous Fish Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 4082) [17SE] ------promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (see H.R. 4032) [5SE] Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4336) [1OC] [[Page 2994]] Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145) [24SE] Gunnison National Monument: designate Black Canyon as national park, recreation area, and conservation area (see H.R. 3365) [30AP] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 3387) [1MY] Land use: treatment of Federal and non-Federal reclamation projects (see H.R. 3041) [7MR] Public lands: enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (see H.R. 3470) [16MY] Real estate: tax credit for transfer of certain property for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4201) [26SE] San Isabel National Forest, CO: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 3969) [2AU] Taxation: incentives for endangered species conservation (see H.R. 3811) [12JY] Walker River Basin: conservation and stabilization of water quantity and quality for fish habitat (see H.R. 3971) [2AU] Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation, and enhancement through establishment of a mitigation banking program (see H.R. 3692) [20JN] Wilderness areas: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 4144) [24SE] Motions Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Reports filed Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3387) (H. Rept. 104-645) [27JN] Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Consolidated Farm Service Agency: provide grace period for lending to delinquent borrowers (see H.R. 3236) [15AP] CONSOLIDATED FARM SERVICE AGENCY Bills and resolutions Federal aid programs: provide grace period for lending to delinquent borrowers (see H.R. 3236) [15AP] CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Bills and resolutions Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 159) [1FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (see H. Res. 395) [29MR] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 169) [28MR] Courts: constitutional amendment to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 6 years (see H.J. Res. 160) [16FE] ------constitutional amendment to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 8 years (see H.J. Res. 164) [19MR] Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 173, 174) [22AP] Elections: constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 171, 187) [29MR] [25JY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 172) [18AP] Electoral College: abolish (see H.J. Res. 180) [12JN] Flag--U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 177) [30AP] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 161, 184) [28FE] [16JY] Government: limit judicial authority (see H.J. Res. 167) [21MR] Prayer: constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public institutions (see H.J. Res. 186) [23JY] President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 180) [12JN] Taxation: constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 176) [24AP] Motions Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159) [15AP] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (H. Res. 395) [15AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 159, Require a Three-Fifths Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Revenue: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 395) (H. Rept. 104-513) [29MR] CONSTITUTION--U.S. Bills and resolutions Congress: constitutional duties (see H. Res. 431) [10MY] Federal-State relations: prevent Federal interference relative to constitutional authority (see H.R. 3411) [8MY] Freedom of religion: enforce constitutional rights (see H.R. 4129, 4130) [20SE] CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES Bills and resolutions Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for maintenance and revision of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3404, 3406) [7MY] Dept. of Labor: use of inspectors that meet established standards (see H.R. 3216) [29MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3376) [1MY] ------revise ranking process of applicants and limit awards to States for certain construction grants (see H.R. 3722) [26JN] Metric system: conversion requirements (see H.R. 4233) [27SE] Minorities: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 3702) [24JN] Roads and highways: reuse or disposal of construction and demolition debris (see H.R. 3522) [23MY] Reports filed Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574) [14MY] Metric System Conversion Requirements: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 104-639) [26JN] CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Consumer leases: amend provisions (see H.R. 3515) [22MY] CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Safety: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (see H.R. 3173) [27MR] CONSUMERS related term(s) Credit; Product Safety Appointments Conferees: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] ------H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 2860) [5JA] Chemicals: regulatory requirements relative to child safety (see H.R. 4234) [27SE] Child labor: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125) [19SE] Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166) [25SE] Consumer Credit Protection Act: amend consumer lease provisions (see H.R. 3515) [22MY] Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] Credit cards: require standard annual percentage rate of interest to open certain accounts (see H.R. 4320) [28SE] Dept. of HHS: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3059) [8MR] Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for maintenance and revision of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3404, 3406) [7MY] Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4297) [28SE] Financial institutions: consideration of a depository institution's record on consumer fees relative to the Community Reinvestment Act (see H.R. 3301) [23AP] ------imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221, 3246) [29MR] [15AP] ------increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 4182) [25SE] ------notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727) [26JN] Health: liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 3468) [16MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and health maintenance organizations (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] Insurance: establish consumer protection standards for the purchase of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] Investments: regulation and management of financial markets (see H.R. 3005) [5MR] Labeling: require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 3115) [19MR] Medicare: access to medigap supplemental insurance for enrollees in both traditional and managed care plans (see H.R. 3374) [1MY] ------establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 4047) [11SE] Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] Postal Service: treatment of deceptive or misleading mail (see H.R. 3884) [24JY] Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 3790) [11JY] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Real estate: insure and promote consumer education of home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 3897) [25JY] Safety: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (see H.R. 3173) [27MR] Ships and vessels: protect hull designs from unauthorized duplication (see H.R. 4159) [24SE] Social Security: provide enrollment period for Medicare and medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4298) [28SE] Tariff: skis and snowboards (see H.R. 4212) [26SE] Telecommunications: protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] Tourist trade: revitalize industry and provide airport security (see H.R. 4312) [28SE] Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3556) [30MY] [[Page 2995]] Conference reports Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H.R 956) [14MR] National Securities Markets Improvement Act (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Messages Veto of H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: President Clinton [6MY] Motions Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Reports filed Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number for Consumer Assistance: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 447) (H. Rept. 104-753) [2AU] Financial Institutions Regulatory Process and Paperwork Requirements Reform: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1858) (H. Rept. 104-103) [18JN] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] National Securities Markets Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] Regulation and Management of Financial Markets: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-622) [17JN] CONTE, SILVIO O. (a former Representative from Massachusetts) Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] CONTINENTAL SHELF see Outer Continental Shelf CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] CONTRACT WITH AMERICA ADVANCEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] Enact (H.R. 3136): consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Motions Enact (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3136, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] CONTRACTS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] Bills and resolutions Arbitration: allow choice as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 3422) [9MY] Business and industry: establish requirements relative to rent-to- own transactions (see H.R. 3003) [5MR] ------minimize unfair competition between Federal Prison Industries and private firms (see H.R. 3745) [27JN] Buy American Act: compliance relative to use of articles, materials, and supplies abroad (see H.R. 4265) [27SE] Commodity Exchange Act: regulatory requirements relative to the purchase or sale of commodities from markets located abroad (see H.R. 3891) [24JY] Courts: determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (see H.R. 4224) [26SE] Defense industries: establish limitations on taxpayer-financed compensation for defense contractors (see H.R. 3512) [22MY] Dept. of Agriculture: payment rate for barley (see H.R. 4002) [2AU] Dept. of Defense: funding reductions (see H.R. 3202) [29MR] ------procurement of aircraft landing gear manufactured and assembled in the U.S. (see H.R. 3171) [27MR] ------prohibit additional payments and revise certain reporting requirements for restructuring costs under defense contracts (see H.R. 3608) [10JN] ------prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 3433) [10MY] ------restore missing person status to certain civilian and contractor employees (see H.R. 4000) [2AU] ------revise reporting requirements of cost restructuring on defense contracts (see H.R. 3444) [10MY] ------treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities at the Stratford Army Engine Plant (see H.R. 4340) [3OC] Employment: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 3095) [14MR] ------provide an exemption of overtime compensation for employees of contractors of the Federal Government (see H.R. 3094) [14MR] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health and pension plans (see H.R. 3528) [23MY] ------require wages paid be above local poverty line (see H.R. 3229, 3463) [29MR] [15MY] Government: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] ------authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 2977, 4194) [27FE] [26SE] ------improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] ------limit Federal agency payments to contractors for the compensation of any individual (see H.R. 3513) [22MY] ------prohibit bundling of contract requirements in procurement (see H.R. 3934) [31JY] ------relief for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and employees of Federal contractors for expenses incurred during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2857) [5JA] ------requirements for leasing of space by Federal agencies (see H.R. 2904) [26JA] ------treatment of Federal contracts relative to shutdowns (see H.R. 2963) [6FE] Health: prohibit certain clauses and programs in health care insurance and employment contracts (see H.R. 3222) [29MR] ------prohibit certain clauses in health plans that indemnify the insurer against liability (see H.R. 3695) [20JN] House Rules: require witnesses at committee hearings to disclose Federal grants or contracts received during current and previous fiscal years (see H. Res. 486) [22JY] Medicare: contract reform (see H.R. 3132) [20MR] Native Americans: repeal Indian trading laws (see H.R. 3215) [29MR] Public lands: recovery and disposal of helium (see H.R. 3008) [5MR] Small business: provide development assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3994) [2AU] ------strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4313) [28SE] Small Business Act: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437) [10MY] Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] Conference reports Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) [25SE] Reports filed Administrative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-841) [25SE] Repeal Indian Trading Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] Restore Missing Person Status to Certain Dept. of Defense Civilian and Contract Employees: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 4000) (H. Rept. 104-806) [17SE] CONYERS, JOHN, JR. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] ------H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] ------H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] ------S. 1136, Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act [4JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: Federal penalties for carjacking (see H.R. 3676) [19JN] Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 3392) [6MY] Voting: secure rights of former felons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 3028) [6MR] Motions offered by Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Firearms: repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125) [22MR] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [11SE] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703) [14MR] COOKEVILLE, TN Bills and resolutions L. Clure Morton Post Office and Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 4070) [12SE] COOLEY, WES (a Representative from Oregon) Bills and resolutions introduced by BLM: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3290) [23AP] Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] Public lands: right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] William L. Jess Dam and Intake Structure, Jackson County, OR: designate (see H.R. 3875) [23JY] COOPERATIVE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] COPYRIGHTS related term(s) Patents Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421) [8MY] ------membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429) [9MY] [[Page 2996]] Flag--U.S.: copyright and impose criminal penalties for desecration (see H.R. 3883) [23JY] Foreign trade: prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531) [23MY] CORPORATE INDEPENDENCE COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3351) [30AP] CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING Bills and resolutions Public broadcasting: promote financial self-sufficiency (see H.R. 2979) [28FE] Messages Report: President Clinton [9JY] CORPORATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF RIFLE PRACTICE AND FIREARMS SAFETY Bills and resolutions Abolish (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] CORPORATIONS related term(s) Business and Industry Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: acquisition of domestically-developed technology by U.S. companies (see H. Con. Res. 202) [25JY] ------discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252) [16AP] ------reduce Federal subsidies and strengthen tax treatment of individuals who renounce their citizenship (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Charities: improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 3272) [18AP] ------require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 3273) [18AP] Corporate Independence Commission: establish (see H.R. 3351) [30AP] D&S International, Inc.: relief (see H.R. 3502) [21MY] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] SEC: funding for reduction of fees (see H.R. 2972) [27FE] Taxation: allow companies to donate scientific equipment to schools (see H.R. 3498) [21MY] ------apply denial of deduction for excessive employee compensation to all employees (see H.R. 4124) [19SE] ------reduce certain benefits allowable to profitable, large corporations that make workforce reductions (see H.R. 3333) [25AP] ------treatment of capital gains and losses on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4231) [27SE] ------treatment of corporations (see H.R. 3102) [14MR] ------treatment of tax free corporate liquidations and receipt of debt-financed property in such a liquidation (see H.R. 4243) [27SE] Conference reports Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Motions Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] SEC Appropriations and Reduction of Fees: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2972) (H. Rept. 104-479) [12MR] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] CORPS OF ENGINEERS Appointments Conferees: S. 640, civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] Bills and resolutions Auburn, CA: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Coastal zones: clarify Corps of Engineers responsibilities to promote and carry out shore protection projects (see H.R. 3551) [29MY] Disasters: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 4211) [26SE] Floods: construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see H.R. 4054) [11SE] James River: permit Corps of Engineers to acquire flowage and saturation easements for lands located in flood areas (see H.R. 3613) [11JN] Mariemont, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 3072) [12MR] Steubenville, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 4021) [4SE] Washington Aqueduct: authorize capital improvements (see H.R. 2917) [31JA] Water: authorize conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] Conference reports Water Resources Development Act (S. 640) [25SE] Motions Water: authorize conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Reports filed Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 640) (H. Rept. 104-843) [25SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] CORPUS CHRISTI, TX Bills and resolutions Texas: drought relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX (see H.R. 3910) [26JY] Reports filed Drought Relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3910) (H. Rept. 104-770) [4SE] CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: establish criminal sentence of life without parole and make denials of parole appealable only to the President (see H.R. 4104) [18SE] Capital punishment: attendance by families of victims at the execution of the murderers (see H.R. 3220) [29MR] Contracts: minimize unfair competition between Federal Prison Industries and private firms (see H.R. 3745) [27JN] Courts: withhold Federal collateral remedies in State cases unless inadequate State habeus corpus procedures are shown to exist (see H.R. 2955) [1FE] Crime: prosecution of violent, repeat, juvenile offenders (see H.R. 3565, 3698) [4JN] [20JN] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] ------treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3206) [29MR] Employment: prevent services performed by inmates from being treated as employment (see H.R. 3858) [18JY] Federal prisons: reform (see H.R. 3490, 3655) [16MY] [13JN] Law enforcement: report deaths of persons in custody (see H.R. 3242) [15AP] Nonprofit organizations: use of Federal prison labor (see H.R. 3776) [10JY] Voting: secure rights of former felons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 3028) [6MR] Reports filed Early Release of Prisoners Upon Completion of Drug Treatment Programs: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2650) (H. Rept. 104-602) [31MY] Parole Commission Phaseout Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 1507) (H. Rept. 104-789) [16SE] COURTS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] ------H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] National Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement [23JY] Bills and resolutions Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] Airlines and airports: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 3187) [28MR] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Armed Forces: allow personal injury actions against military health care professionals (see H.R. 4221) [26SE] ------establish criminal sentence of life without parole and make denials of parole appealable only to the President (see H.R. 4104) [18SE] Business and industry: authorize judicial review of agency certifications of the economic impact of regulations on small entities (see H.R. 3048) [7MR] ------provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] Capital punishment: attendance by families of victims at the execution of the murderers (see H.R. 3220) [29MR] Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 4133) [24SE] CERCLA: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Children and youth: require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 4055) [11SE] Commission on Civil Rights: subpoena power (see H.R. 3009) [5MR] Constitutional amendments: limit judicial authority (see H.J. Res. 167) [21MR] ------provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 6 years (see H.J. Res. 160) [16FE] ------provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 8 years (see H.J. Res. 164) [19MR] Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 3422) [9MY] ------determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (see H.R. 4224) [26SE] Correctional institutions: reform Federal prisons (see H.R. 3490, 3655) [16MY] [13JN] Crime: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (see H.R. 3525) [23MY] ------constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 173, 174) [22AP] ------death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 4170) [25SE] ------development and implementation of national financial crimes strategy (see H.R. 3931) [31JY] ------establish programs to investigate, report, and prevent bias crimes (see H.R. 3825) [16JY] ------extend certain statutes of limitation (see H.R. 4342) [3OC] ------Federal penalties for carjacking (see H.R. 3676) [19JN] ------identify violent and hard-core juvenile offenders and treat them as adults (see H.R. 3494) [20MY] ------increase mandatory minimum penalties relative to the possession of firearms (see H.R. 3454) [14MY] [[Page 2997]] ------increase penalties for armed violent criminals (see H.R. 3085) [14MR] ------increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (see H.R. 2974) [27FE] ------increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (H.R. 2974), consideration (see H. Res. 421) [2MY] ------interjurisdictional enforcement of protection orders and redefinition of victims relative to stalking (see H.R. 2954, 2980) [1FE] [28FE] ------mandatory life imprisonment for second conviction of individuals for certain felonies (see H.R. 3223) [29MR] ------national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992) [29FE] ------nationwide tracking of convicted sexual predators (see H.R. 3456) [14MY] ------penalties for certain sex offenses against children (see H.R. 3180) [28MR] ------penalties for fraud and related activity involving work authorization documents relative to Social Security cards (see H.R. 3724) [26JN] ------penalties relative to distribution of controlled substances with the intent to facilitate a rape or sexual battery (see H.R. 3341, 3905) [25AP] [25JY] ------penalties relative to drug-facilitated crimes involving violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 4137) [24SE] ------penalties relative to endangerment of children in hostage situations (see H.R. 4121) [19SE] ------prohibit certain false statements, soliciting, or receipt of compensation relative to adoptions (see H.R. 3983) [2AU] ------prosecution of violent, repeat, juvenile offenders (see H.R. 3565, 3698) [4JN] [20JN] ------protect proprietary economic information (see H.R. 3723) [26JN] ------reduce certain funds if eligible States do not enact certain laws (see H.R. 3243) [15AP] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] ------sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm during commission of a crime (see H.R. 4181) [25SE] ------sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm with a laser sighting device during commission of a crime (see H.R. 2991) [29FE] ------treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3206) [29MR] ------treatment of the production, sale, transportation, or possession of fictitious financial instruments (see H.R. 2986) [28FE] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 3814), consideration (see H. Res. 479) [16JY] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3814) [16JY] Diseases: research on the human papilloma virus relative to cervical cancer (see H. Con. Res. 156) [27MR] District of Columbia: treatment of pension funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 3067) [12MR] ------prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (see H.R. 3852, 3908) [18JY] [26JY] ------sentencing of persons convicted of lesser drug offenses (see H.R. 3080) [13MR] ------treatment of sentences relative to powdered cocaine (see H.R. 3154, 3196, 4038) [22MR] [28MR] [9SE] E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3029) [6MR] Ecology and environment: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 4218) [26SE] Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] ERISA: amend rules governing litigation relative to retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4237) [27SE] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3362, 3453, 3465, 4341) [30AP] [14MY] [15MY] [3OC] ------payment of settlements to individuals relative to child support and alimony obligations (see H.R. 3895) [25JY] Federal aid programs: deny community development block grants to States that allow recovery of damages for injuries suffered in the commission of a felony (see H.R. 3736) [27JN] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 3968, 4314) [2AU] [28SE] Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program: coverage of certain judicial officials (see H.R. 3295) [23AP] Federal-State relations: limit authority of judicial remedies to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3100) [14MR] Financial institutions: enhance surveillance pictures for use in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 3533) [23MY] ------treatment of certain claims against depository institutions under receivership by Federal banking agencies (see H.R. 3892) [24JY] Firearms: apply revenue from firearms sales tax and dealer licensing fees to gunshot victims health care fund (see H.R. 2865) [23JA] ------mandatory minimum penalties for use during commission of a Federal crime (see H.R. 3382, 3988) [1MY] [2AU] Flag--U.S.: copyright and impose criminal penalties for desecration (see H.R. 3883) [23JY] Foreign countries: violations of arbitral obligations under international law (see H.R. 2970) [23FE] Government: applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (see H.R. 3166) [27MR] ------applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (H.R. 3166), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 535) [25SE] ------assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] ------authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 2977, 4194) [27FE] [26SE] ------establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 4061, 4319) [11SE] [28SE] ------reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] Government regulations: require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 2990) [28FE] Habeus corpus: withhold Federal collateral remedies in State cases unless inadequate State procedures are shown to exist (see H.R. 2955) [1FE] Health: liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 3468) [16MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and health maintenance organizations (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] Health care professionals: exempt from liability for negligence relative to services performed for low-income individuals (see H.R. 2938) [1FE] Human rights: remedies for claims involving human experimentation and constitutional and human rights violations (see H.R. 3946) [1AU] Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590) [5JN] Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence Against Women: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 182) [6JN] International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680) [19JN] Judges: provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 3026) [6MR] ------residency requirement quotas in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (see H.R. 3045) [7MR] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3876) [23JY] L. Clure Morton Post Office and Courthouse, Cookeville, TN: designate (see H.R. 4070) [12SE] Law enforcement: prevent retaliation and tampering of witnesses and jury members (see H.R. 3120) [20MR] ------prevent retaliation and tampering of witnesses and jury members (H.R. 3120), consideration (see H. Res. 422) [2MY] ------report deaths of persons in custody (see H.R. 3242) [15AP] Lawyers and attorneys: payment of the costs of court-appointed attorneys in certain criminal cases (see H.R. 3027) [6MR] Louisiana: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana (see H.R. 3046) [7MR] LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Portland, OR: designate (see H.R. 3134) [21MR] Marriage: define and protect institution (see H.R. 3396) [7MY] ------define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), consideration (see H. Res. 474) [10JY] Medicaid: reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] Medicare: liability waiver for home health agencies, hospice programs, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3678) [19JN] Medicare/Medicaid: use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (see H.R. 4219) [26SE] National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 3901) [25JY] National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 4140) [24SE] Native Americans: exempt certain adoption and child custody proceedings from coverage under the Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3275) [18AP] ------exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 3156) [22MR] ------regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see H.R. 3828) [16JY] New, Michael: reverse court-martial relative to refusal to wear U.N. uniform insignia (see H. Con. Res. 134) [25JA] Ninth judicial circuit: divide into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] NLRB: allow individuals against whom injunctive relief is sought an opportunity to review and respond to legal memoranda and documents (see H.R. 3091) [14MR] Perot, H. Ross: inclusion in Presidential debates (see H. Res. 555) [30SE] Product liability: reform (H.R. 956), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] Public housing: Federal commitment to eliminate crime (see H.R. 3150) [21MR] Public welfare programs: reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] Real property: protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (see H.R. 3576) [4JN] Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, Omaha, NE: designate (see H.R. 3400) [7MY] Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 3710) [25JN] Small business: provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (see H.R. 3967) [2AU] Social Security Administration: provide for disclosure of Social Security account numbers relative to judgments, decrees, or court issued orders (see H.R. 3110) [19MR] States: clarify rights to set base period used to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3786) [11JY] ------establish registration, tracking, and community notification procedures relative to convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 196) [10JY] Supreme Court: extend authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police (see H.R. 4164) [25SE] Swain County, NC: settlement of claims against the Federal Government (see H.R. 4112) [18SE] Taxation: treatment of legal expenses relative to sexual harassment suits (see H.R. 3530) [23MY] [[Page 2998]] Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3941, 4042) [1AU] [10SE] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4258) [27SE] U.S. Sentencing Commission: require a study of sentencing for drug offenses where domestic violence has occurred (see H.R. 4246) [27SE] United Houma Nation: Federal recognition and settlement of land claims (see H.R. 3671) [18JN] Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 3493, 3506) [20MY] [22MY] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: designate (see H.R. 3535) [23MY] William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see H.R. 4119) [19SE] William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA: designate (see H.R. 3364) [30AP] Witnesses: provide access to legal counsel during grand jury testimony (see H.R. 4193) [26SE] Conference reports Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) [25SE] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H.R 956) [14MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: President Clinton [6MY] Motions Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 2076), veto [3JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3814) [24JY] Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396) [12JY] Product liability: reform (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Reports filed Administrative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-841) [25SE] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-597) [29MY] Bankruptcy Judge Appointments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 104-569) [9MY] Carjacking Correction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3676) (H. Rept. 104-787) [16SE] Clarify Circumstances in Which Senior Circuit Court Judges May Vote in En Banc Cases: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 531) (H. Rept. 104-697) [23JY] Clarify Federal Jurisdiction Over Offenses Relative to Religious Property Damage: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3525) (H. Rept. 104-621) [17JN] Clarify Rules Governing Court Venues: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 677) (H. Rept. 104-800) [17SE] Clarify Rules Governing Removal of Cases to Federal Court: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 533) (H. Rept. 104-799) [17SE] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 2974, Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 104-552) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3120, Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 104-553) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3396, Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 474) (H. Rept. 104-666) [10JY] Consideration of H.R. 3814, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 479) (H. Rept. 104-678) [16JY] Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2974) (H. Rept. 104-548) [1MY] Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3396) (H. Rept. 104-664) [9JY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3814) (H. Rept. 104-676) [16JY] E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3029) (H. Rept. 104-588) [21MY] Federal Court Operations and Administration Improvements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3968) (H. Rept. 104- 798) [17SE] Government Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3166) (H. Rept. 104-680) [16JY] Interstate Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2980) (H. Rept. 104-557) [6MY] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3876) (H. Rept. 104-783) [12SE] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Portland, OR: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3134) (H. Rept. 104-587) [21MY] Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings Regulations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 104-808) [19SE] Parole Commission Phaseout Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 1507) (H. Rept. 104-789) [16SE] Protect Proprietary Economic Information: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 104-788) [16SE] Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe Land Claims Jurisdiction: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 740) (H. Rept. 104-694) [22JY] Release of Relevant Information on Violent Sex Offenders: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2137) (H. Rept. 104- 555) [6MY] Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3576) (H. Rept. 104-781) [10SE] Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, Omaha, NE: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 104-610) [6JN] W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 104-780) [10SE] William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3364) (H. Rept. 104-611) [6JN] Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3120) (H. Rept. 104-549) [1MY] COX, CHRISTOPHER (a Representative from California) Appointments Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Budget: reform process (see H.R. 4285) [28SE] Business and industry: arrange for the recovery and disposal of helium on Federal lands (see H.R. 2906, 4168) [30JA] [25SE] China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490) [26JY] ------U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148) [7MR] IRS: recognize qualified delivery services in addition to the Postal Service for purposes of timely filing of tax documents (see H.R. 3086) [14MR] Metric system: conversion requirements (see H.R. 4233) [27SE] Public lands: recovery and disposal of helium (see H.R. 3008) [5MR] States: assist Attorney General in deportation of illegal aliens (see H.R. 3062) [12MR] COYNE, WILLIAM J. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 2846) [4JA] ------credit for business investments in economically distressed areas (see H.R. 2847) [4JA] CRANE, PHILIP M. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 2853) [5JA] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 4198) [26SE] Foreign trade: provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (see H.R. 3074) [13MR] ------technical corrections in legislation (see H.R. 3815) [16JY] Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve: land exchange (H.R. 400), return to Senate (see H. Res. 554) [30SE] NAFTA: U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] Romania: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 3161) [26MR] States: clarify rights to set base period used to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3786) [11JY] Taxation: clarify restrictions on the lobbying and campaign activities of churches (see H.R. 2910) [31JA] ------treatment of small businesses (see H.R. 2911) [31JA] ------treatment of tips (see H.R. 3667) [18JN] CRAPO, MICHAEL D. (a Representative from Idaho) Appointments Conferee: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (see H.R. 4295) [28SE] Health: regulation of pharmacists (see H.R. 3260) [17AP] Water: adjust the maximum hour exemption for water delivery company employees (see H.R. 3326) [25AP] CRAWFORD, NE Bills and resolutions Crawford National Fish Hatchery: convey to Crawford, NE (see H.R. 3287) [23AP] Reports filed Crawford National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Crawford, NE: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3287) (H. Rept. 104-700) [24JY] CREDIT Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance [18JY] [[Page 2999]] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (see H.R. 2973) [27FE] Business and industry: establish requirements relative to rent-to- own transactions (see H.R. 3003) [5MR] Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 3702) [24JN] Consumer Credit Protection Act: amend consumer lease provisions (see H.R. 3515) [22MY] Consumers: require standard annual percentage rate of interest to open certain credit card accounts (see H.R. 4320) [28SE] Crime: treatment of the production, sale, transportation, or possession of fictitious financial instruments (see H.R. 2986) [28FE] Dept. of HUD: establish performance funds through consolidation of certain housing programs (see H.R. 3740) [27JN] Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 3093) [14MR] Education: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 3002) [4MR] ------permit financial institutions under the Federal Family Education Loan Program to pay origination fees of borrowers (see H.R. 3863) [22JY] Federal employees: prohibit use of credit cards (see H.R. 2968) [23FE] ------provide interest-free loans to furloughed employees (see H.R. 2842) [4JA] Federal Home Loan Bank System: authorization of loans and participation requirements relative to community development (see H.R. 3349) [30AP] ------reform and modernize (see H.R. 3167) [27MR] Financial institutions: prohibit removal of certain members of the National Credit Union Administration Board and the Board of Directors of the FDIC (see H.R. 3976) [2AU] ------reduce paperwork and regulatory burdens (see H.R. 4079) [16SE] Gambling: prohibit extensions (see H.R. 4337) [1OC] Government: improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] Real estate: insure and promote consumer education of home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 3897) [25JY] San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 3851) [18JY] Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3556) [30MY] Messages CCC Report: President Clinton [22MY] Reports filed Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Operation Improvements: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 104- 446) [4JA] Financial Institutions Regulatory Process and Paperwork Requirements Reform: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1858) (H. Rept. 104-103) [18JN] Permit Financial Institutions Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program To Pay Origination Fees of Borrowers: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3863) (H. Rept. 104-775) [5SE] CREDIT CARDS see Credit CREDIT UNIONS see Financial Institutions CRIME related term(s) Terrorism Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] ------S. 1136, Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act [4JN] National Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement [23JY] Bills and resolutions Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] Adoption: prohibit certain false statements, soliciting, or receipt of compensation (see H.R. 3983) [2AU] Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 4249) [27SE] Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3398) [7MY] ------prevent pet theft (see H.R. 3393) [7MY] Armed Forces: establish criminal sentence of life without parole and make denials of parole appealable only to the President (see H.R. 4104) [18SE] Aviation: require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] Business and industry: provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] Capital punishment: attendance by families of victims at the execution of the murderers (see H.R. 3220) [29MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 147) [5MR] Carjacking: Federal penalties (see H.R. 3676) [19JN] Children and youth: extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] ------identify violent and hard-core juvenile offenders and treat them as adults (see H.R. 3494) [20MY] ------penalties relative to endangerment in hostage situations (see H.R. 4121) [19SE] ------prosecution of violent, repeat, juvenile offenders (see H.R. 3565, 3698) [4JN] [20JN] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] ------require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 4055) [11SE] Churches and synagogues: condemn acts of arson and enhance law enforcement and prosecution of arsonists (see H. Con. Res. 183, 186, 187) [11JN] [13JN] ------prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 3830) [17JY] CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 518, 520) [11SE] Civil rights: prevent law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092) [17SE] Clinton, President: pardoning of individuals convicted in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation (see H. Con. Res. 218) [25SE] Colleges and universities: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470) [27JN] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of White House Travel Office personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Computers: prohibit certain uses of computers in the furtherance of crimes (see H.R. 4095) [17SE] ------protection of freedom of speech on-line and on the Internet (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] ------restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] ------transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 173, 174) [22AP] Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125) [19SE] Correctional institutions: prevent services performed by inmates from being treated as employment (see H.R. 3858) [18JY] ------reform Federal prisons (see H.R. 3490, 3655) [16MY] [13JN] Courts: determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (see H.R. 4224) [26SE] ------increase penalties for armed violent criminals (see H.R. 3085) [14MR] ------increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (see H.R. 2974) [27FE] ------increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (H.R. 2974), consideration (see H. Res. 421) [2MY] ------mandatory life imprisonment for second conviction of individuals for certain felonies (see H.R. 3223) [29MR] ------payment of the costs of court-appointed attorneys in certain criminal cases (see H.R. 3027) [6MR] ------prevent retaliation and tampering of witnesses and jury members (see H.R. 3120) [20MR] ------prevent retaliation and tampering of witnesses and jury members (H.R. 3120), consideration (see H. Res. 422) [2MY] ------protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] ------protect proprietary economic information (see H.R. 3723) [26JN] ------provide that proceedings against a judge be held in a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves (see H.R. 3026) [6MR] ------provide witnesses with access to legal counsel during grand jury testimony (see H.R. 4193) [26SE] ------sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm during commission of a crime (see H.R. 4181) [25SE] ------sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm with a laser sighting device during commission of a crime (see H.R. 2991) [29FE] ------treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3206) [29MR] ------treatment of the production, sale, transportation, or possession of fictitious financial instruments (see H.R. 2986) [28FE] Currency: establish interagency task force relative to the holding and counterfeiting of U.S. currency in foreign countries (see H.R. 3007) [5MR] Dept. of Defense: assist the procurement of law enforcement equipment for counterdrug activities by State and local governments (see H.R. 2931) [1FE] Dept. of HUD: occupancy standards relative to purchasers of single family residential properties (see H.R. 4141) [24SE] ------withhold public housing assistance to State agencies that impede eviction of a tenant (see H.R. 3865) [22JY] Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Administration: establish (see H.R. 3847) [18JY] Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 3067) [12MR] ------death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 4170) [25SE] ------penalties relative to distribution of controlled substances with the intent to facilitate a rape or sexual battery (see H.R. 3341, 3905) [25AP] [25JY] ------penalties relative to drug-facilitated crimes involving violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 4137) [24SE] ------prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (see H.R. 3852, 3908) [18JY] [26JY] ------sentencing of persons convicted of lesser drug offenses (see H.R. 3080) [13MR] ------treatment of sentences relative to powdered cocaine (see H.R. 3154, 3196, 4038) [22MR] [28MR] [9SE] Ecology and environment: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 4218) [26SE] Education: establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 4161) [24SE] ------State funding for drug and violence prevention programs (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] ------use of certain grant funds to provide parental education (see H.R. 3833) [17JY] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 4341) [3OC] Federal aid programs: deny community development block grants to States that allow recovery of dam [[Page 3000]] ages for injuries suffered in the commission of a felony (see H.R. 3736) [27JN] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 4314) [28SE] Federal-State relations: reduce certain funds if eligible States do not enact certain laws (see H.R. 3243) [15AP] Financial institutions: development and implementation of national financial crimes strategy (see H.R. 3931) [31JY] ------enhance surveillance pictures for use in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 3533) [23MY] Firearms: apply revenue from firearms sales tax and dealer licensing fees to gunshot victims health care fund (see H.R. 2865) [23JA] ------ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 4208) [26SE] ------encourage States to regulate certain handguns and gather information on guns used in crimes (see H.R. 4044) [10SE] ------increase mandatory minimum penalties relative to the possession of firearms (see H.R. 3454) [14MY] ------mandatory minimum penalties for use during commission of a Federal crime (see H.R. 3382, 3988) [1MY] [2AU] ------prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 3488) [16MY] ------prohibit possession for persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 3455) [14MY] ------prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3017) [5MR] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] ------repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125), consideration (see H. Res. 364, 388) [23FE] [21MR] ------require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] ------standards for State concealed handgun carrying licenses (see H.R. 3838) [17JY] Flag--U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 177) [30AP] ------copyright and impose criminal penalties for desecration (see H.R. 3883) [23JY] Foreign policy: establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689) [20JN] Foreign trade: imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023) [6MR] ------require cooperation from trade partners in preventing illegal drug traffic (see H.R. 4290) [28SE] Fraud: prevention of fraud relative to provision of or receipt of payment for health care services (see H.R. 2866) [23JA] Gambling: transmission of wagering information (see H.R. 3526) [23MY] Government: applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (see H.R. 3166) [27MR] ------applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (H.R. 3166), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 535) [25SE] ------establish programs to investigate, report, and prevent bias crimes (see H.R. 3825) [16JY] ------transfer certain surplus property to State and local governments (see H.R. 3731) [27JN] Health: improve efforts to combat fraud and abuse in health care programs (see H.R. 3224) [29MR] House Rules: require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 510, 519) [2AU] [11SE] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 3390) [2MY] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration (see H. Res. 384) [14MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] ------permanent exclusion for aliens removed from the U.S. as illegal entrants or immigration violators (see H.R. 2898) [25JA] Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590) [5JN] Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence Against Women: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 182) [6JN] International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680) [19JN] Interstate commerce: entitle certain armored car crew members to lawfully carry a weapon (see H.R. 3431) [9MY] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3876) [23JY] Law enforcement: encourage cooperation between law enforcement agencies and private sector security professionals (see H.R. 2996) [29FE] ------extend certain statutes of limitation (see H.R. 4342) [3OC] ------report deaths of persons in custody (see H.R. 3242) [15AP] Law enforcement officers: compensation of officers in canine units (see H.R. 2966) [16FE] ------ensure benefits for chaplains killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 3647) [13JN] ------establish a national clearinghouse to assist in background checks of law enforcement applicants (see H.R. 3263) [17AP] ------establish a national resource center and clearinghouse relative to missing or exploited children (see H.R. 3238) [15AP] ------funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 2922) [31JA] ------provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] ------reduce crime control assistance to States that do not provide health benefits to officers retired by on-duty injuries (see H.R. 2912) [31JA] Lobbyists: penalty for transmission of fraudulent communications to Congress (see H.R. 3128) [20MR] LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 3310, 3447, 4011) [24AP] [10MY] [2AU] ------punish false statements during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 3996) [2AU] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] ------make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947; H.J. Res. 162) [1FE] [5MR] ------safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] Motor vehicles: establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 4286) [28SE] ------use of bar encoding to facilitate identification and recovery of stolen vehicles (see H.R. 4279) [28SE] National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 3901) [25JY] National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 4140) [24SE] National Guard: authorize participation in drug interdiction efforts (see H.R. 3524) [23MY] National Institute of Justice: designate as focal point for law enforcement technology programs (see H. Con. Res. 227) [27SE] National objectives: policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992) [29FE] National Telecommunications and Information Administration: report on hate speech relative to the Internet (see H.R. 3781) [10JY] Pornography: amend laws relative to child pornography (see H.R. 4123, 4331) [19SE] [30SE] Postal Service: reform (see H.R. 3717) [25JN] ------treatment of deceptive or misleading mail (see H.R. 3884) [24JY] Public welfare programs: reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] Religion: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (see H.R. 3525) [23MY] ------protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 3571) [4JN] Roads and highways: include graffiti removal within meaning of transportation enhancement activity (see H.R. 3848) [18JY] Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces (see H. Con. Res. 200) [24JY] Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 205) [30JY] Sex offenses: nationwide tracking of convicted sexual predators (see H.R. 3456) [14MY] ------penalties for certain offenses against children (see H.R. 3180) [28MR] ------sexual exploitation of children (see H.R. 4097) [17SE] Social Security: penalties for fraud and related activity involving work authorization documents relative to Social Security cards (see H.R. 3724) [26JN] Sports: prohibit agents from influencing college athletes (see H.R. 3328) [25AP] Stalking: interjurisdictional enforcement of protection orders and redefinition of victims (see H.R. 2954, 2980) [1FE] [28FE] States: establish registration, tracking, and community notification procedures relative to convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 196) [10JY] ------reimburse for costs of educating certain illegal alien students (see H.R. 4062, 4303) [12SE] [28SE] Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] Taxation: clarify the reasonable cause exception from penalties for failure to file returns or to pay taxes (see H.R. 3137) [21MR] ------credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3584) [5JN] Television: establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 2964) [9FE] Terrorism: develop technologies to combat (see H.R. 3960) [2AU] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3071, 3409) [12MR] [7MY] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703), consideration (see H. Res. 376, 380) [7MR] [12MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 405) [17AP] ------U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Tourist trade: revitalize industry and provide airport security (see H.R. 4312) [28SE] Transportation: strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (see H.R. 2949) [1FE] U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals (H.R. 2641), consideration (see H. Res. 418) [30AP] U.S. Sentencing Commission: require a study of sentencing for drug offenses where domestic violence has occurred (see H.R. 4246) [27SE] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] Voting: secure rights of former felons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 3028) [6MR] [[Page 3001]] Westchester County, NY: condemn anti-semitic vandalism (see H. Con. Res. 231) [28SE] Conference reports Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (S. 735) [15AP] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Messages National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton [29AP] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia: President Clinton [23AP] Motions Firearms: repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125) [22MR] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [21MR] [11SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report [25SE] Money: control and prevent commercial counterfeiting (S. 1136) [4JN] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703) [13MR] [14MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735) [14MR] Reports filed Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee of Conference (S. 735) (H. Rept. 104-518) [15AP] Carjacking Correction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3676) (H. Rept. 104-787) [16SE] Clarify Circumstances in Which Senior Circuit Court Judges May Vote in En Banc Cases: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 531) (H. Rept. 104-697) [23JY] Clarify Federal Jurisdiction Over Offenses Relative to Religious Property Damage: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3525) (H. Rept. 104-621) [17JN] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Consideration of H.R. 125, Repeal Ban on Assault Weapons and Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 388) (H. Rept. 104-490) [21MR] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 2641, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 104-543) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 2703, Comprehensive Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 104-477) [7MR], (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 104-480) [12MR] Consideration of H.R. 2974, Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 104-552) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3120, Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 104-553) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Control and Prevent Commercial Counterfeiting of Money: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2511) (H. Rept. 104-556) [6MY] Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2974) (H. Rept. 104-548) [1MY] Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] Disclosure of Information on Certain Individuals Relative to Nazi War Crimes During World War II: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 104-819) [24SE] Early Release of Prisoners Upon Completion of Drug Treatment Programs: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2650) (H. Rept. 104-602) [31MY] Entitle Certain Armored Car Crew Members To Lawfully Carry a Weapon: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3431) (H. Rept. 104-623) [17JN] Government Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3166) (H. Rept. 104-680) [16JY] Health Care Anti-Fraud Protections: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-747) [2AU] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [8MR] [21MR] ------Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] Interstate Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2980) (H. Rept. 104-557) [6MY] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3876) (H. Rept. 104-783) [12SE] Opening of Campus Security Crime Logs at Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 104-776) [5SE] Parole Commission Phaseout Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 1507) (H. Rept. 104-789) [16SE] Protect Proprietary Economic Information: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 104-788) [16SE] Reform and Oversight, National Drug Policy--Review of the Status of the Drug War: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-486) [19MR] Release of Relevant Information on Violent Sex Offenders: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2137) (H. Rept. 104- 555) [6MY] Review of Criminal Records of Applicants for Security Officer Employment: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2092) (H. Rept. 104-827) [24SE] Terrorist Attack on U.S. Peacekeeping Forces in Saudi Arabia: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 200) (H. Rept. 104-805) [17SE] U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 104-541) [29AP] Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 104-488) [20MR] Utility of Motor Vehicle Title Information to Law Enforcement Officers: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2803) (H. Rept. 104-618) [12JN] Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3120) (H. Rept. 104-549) [1MY] CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND ELDERLY PERSONS INCREASED PUNISHMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2974): consideration (see H. Res. 421) [2MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2974, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 104-552) [2MY] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2974) (H. Rept. 104-548) [1MY] CROATIA Bills and resolutions Brown, Ronald H.: tribute (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] ------tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Jasenovac death camp: condemn relocation of remains of individuals (see H. Con. Res. 171) [2MY] ------preservation of memorial (see H. Con. Res. 219) [25SE] Reports filed Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] CROOK COUNTY, WY Bills and resolutions Public lands: conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands to Wyoming (see H.R. 3579) [5JN] Reports filed Conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands to Wyoming: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 104-711) [26JY] CROW CREEK SIOUX TRIBE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] CUBA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 3974) [2AU] Foreign policy: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 370) [5MR] Roosevelt, Theodore: award the Congressional Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3966) [2AU] Conference reports Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H.R. 927) [4MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton [4MR] Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba: President Clinton [23SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 927, Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 104-470) [5MR] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 104-468) [4MR] CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY ACT Bills and resolutions Aliens: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] Enact (H.R. 927): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 370) [5MR] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 927) [4MR] [[Page 3002]] Messages Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba: President Clinton [23SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 927, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 104-470) [5MR] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 104-468) [4MR] CUBIN, BARBARA (a Representative from Wyoming) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crook County, WY: conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands to Wyoming (see H.R. 3579) [5JN] Devils Tower National Monument: retain name of mountain (see H.R. 4020) [4SE] CUNNINGHAM, RANDY ``DUKE'' (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Education: provide hold-harmless payment amounts for impact-aid payments relative to Federal acquisition of real property (see H.R. 3269) [18AP] English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 3850, 3898) [18JY] [25JY] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorization (see H.R. 3268) [18AP] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3876) [23JY] Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 3066) [12MR] San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 3851) [18JY] Tariff: golf clubs and golf club components (see H.R. 4240) [27SE] CURRENCY see Money CUSTOMS SERVICE Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: refund anti-dumping duty deposits relative to certain imported orange juice (see H.R. 3922) [30JY] Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: designate (see H.R. 4186) [25SE] Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to U.S. emission standards (see H.R. 3961) [2AU] CZECH REPUBLIC Bills and resolutions International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564) [4JN] DAMS Bills and resolutions Auburn, CA: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] ------prohibit Federal funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 2951) [1FE] Corps of Engineers: construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness area (see H.R. 3886) [24JY] Floods: reduce hazards of dam failures (see H.R. 3602) [6JN] New Mexico: redesignate the Jemez Canyon Dam as Tamaya Dam (see H.R. 2989) [28FE] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 3339) [25AP] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir: sale by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 3903) [25JY] States: delegation of dam safety authority to State governments (see H.R. 3641) [13JN] Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway: designate certain locks and dams (see H.R. 3432) [9MY] William L. Jess Dam and Intake Structure, Jackson County, OR: designate (see H.R. 3875) [23JY] Reports filed Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir Sale by the Dept. of the Interior: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 104-768) [4SE] DANNER, PAT (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] DAVIS, SAMMY L. Bills and resolutions Sammy L. Davis Federal Building, Overland, MO: designate (see H.R. 3186) [28MR] Reports filed Sammy L. Davis Federal Building, Overland, MO: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 104-609) [6JN] DAVIS, THOMAS M., III (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments George Washington's birthday ceremonies delegation [9FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by District of Columbia: make technical corrections to improve operations of local government (see H.R. 3664) [18JN] ------permit council to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds relative to water and sewer facilities (see H.R. 3663) [18JN] E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3029) [6MR] Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 3631) [12JN] Morella, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 363) [6FE] OPM: delay privatization of the Office of Federal Investigation (see H.R. 3189) [28MR] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 194) [17SE] DAY CARE see Children and Youth de la GARZA, E (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] DEAF see Disabled DEAL, NATHAN (a Representative from Georgia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Textile industry and fabrics: authorize substitution for drawback purposes of certain fibers and yarns used in carpet and rug manufacturing (see H.R. 3380) [1MY] DEATH AND DYING Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Bills and resolutions Assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing: prohibit Federal funding (see H.R. 4149) [24SE] Capital punishment: attendance by families of victims at the execution of the murderers (see H.R. 3220) [29MR] Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see H.R. 4084) [17SE] Law enforcement: report deaths of persons in custody (see H.R. 3242) [15AP] Law enforcement officers: provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 3123) [20MR] Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 4257) [27SE] DEATH PENALTY see Capital Punishment DEEPWATER PORT ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 2940) [1FE] Reports filed Amend: Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2940) (H. Rept. 104-692) [18JY] DeFAZIO, PETER A. (a Representative from Oregon) Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: funding reductions (see H.R. 3202) [29MR] FAA: reorganize and remove all duties not related to safety (see H.R. 3831) [17JY] Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Portland, OR: designate (see H.R. 3134) [21MR] DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: early deferred annuities for certain employees who are separated from service due to defense base closures (see H.R. 3279) [18AP] DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3396) [7MY] Enact (H.R. 3396): consideration (see H. Res. 474) [10JY] Motions Enact (H.R. 3396) [12JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3396, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 474) (H. Rept. 104-666) [10JY] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3396) (H. Rept. 104-664) [9JY] DEL NORTE COUNTY, CA Reports filed California Land Conveyance to the Del Norte County Unified School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2709) (H. Rept. 104-763) [4SE] DeLAURO, ROSA L. (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Courts: sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm with a laser sighting device during commission of a crime (see H.R. 2991) [29FE] Dept. of Defense: treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities at the Stratford Army Engine Plant (see H.R. 4340) [3OC] Diseases: research on the human papilloma virus relative to cervical cancer (see H. Con. Res. 156) [27MR] Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 4296) [28SE] National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3162, 3168) [26MR] [27MR] DeLAY, TOM (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferee: H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4297) [28SE] [[Page 3003]] Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 193) [27JN] Hazardous substances: exempt transportation by certain vehicles from Government regulations (see H.R. 3153) [22MR] Roads and highways: construction funding (see H.R. 3775) [10JY] DELLUMS, RONALD V. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Motions offered by Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230) [15MY] [17JY] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), conference report [1AU] DEMING, W. EDWARDS Bills and resolutions W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: designate (see H.R. 3535) [23MY] Reports filed W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 104-780) [10SE] DEMOCRACY Bills and resolutions Belarus: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 163) [17AP] Burma: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 188) [13JN] China, People's Republic of: human rights situation in Tibet (see H. Res. 347) [25JA] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 181, 182) [12JN] [13JN] ------most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138, 140) [31JA] ------tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154) [26MR] ------U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148) [7MR] Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 370) [5MR] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] Elections: reform voter registration procedures (see H.R. 4209) [26SE] Foreign policy: endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by the Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212) [11SE] ------strengthen protection of human rights (see H.R. 4036) [5SE] Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 135) [25JA] Kosovo: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 155) [27MR] Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 209) [2AU] Poland: anniversary of adoption of constitution (see H. Con. Res. 165) [18AP] Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] Sierra Leone: elections (see H. Con. Res. 160) [15AP] USIA: provide computer access to multilingual text and voice recordings of VOA transcripts (see H.R. 3916) [30JY] Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 399) [29MR] Conference reports Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H.R. 927) [4MR] Messages National Endowment for Democracy: President Clinton [23FE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 927, Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 104-470) [5MR] Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 182, Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 104-468) [4MR] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 182) (H. Rept. 104-634) [25JN] DEMOCRATIC PARTY Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 367, 408, 414, 447, 523) [28FE] [22AP] [25AP] [5JN] [17SE] House Rules: allow consideration of floor amendments supported by 20 percent of both the majority and minority membership (see H. Res. 548) [27SE] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: allow interstate distribution of State-inspected meat (see H.R. 3750) [27JN] ------conduct census (see H.R. 3665) [18JN] ------Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by drought conditions (see H.R. 3449; H. Con. Res. 181) [14MY] [23MY] ------improve operation of certain programs (see H.R. 2973) [27FE] ------improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 393) [27MR] ------improve reporting and ensure competitiveness in the livestock industry (see H.R. 3794) [11JY] ------increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 3795) [11JY] ------maintain foreign market development programs (see H.R. 2950) [1FE] ------packing standards for imported tomatoes (see H.R. 2921) [31JA] ------regulation of slaughterhouses (see H.R. 3424) [9MY] ------repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 2860) [5JA] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3603) [7JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration (see H. Res. 451) [10JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 496) [31JY] Barley: payment rate (see H.R. 4002) [2AU] Board of Tea Experts: abolish (see H.R. 2969) [23FE] ------abolish (S. 1518), return to Senate (see H. Res. 387) [21MR] California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 4082) [17SE] Colville National Forest: conduct an adaptive forest management research program (see H.R. 3485) [16MY] Commodity Exchange Act: regulatory requirements relative to the purchase or sale of commodities from markets located abroad (see H.R. 3891) [24JY] Conservation Reserve Program: extend contracts (see H.R. 4336) [1OC] Consolidated Farm Service Agency: provide grace period for lending to delinquent borrowers (see H.R. 3236) [15AP] Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see H.R. 4041) [10SE] Emergency Food Assistance Act: purchase of commodities using State funds (see H.R. 3978) [2AU] Emigrant Wilderness area: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs (see H.R. 3886) [24JY] Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 3900) [25JY] Federal aid programs: elimination of certain Federal programs and subsidies (see H.R. 2934) [1FE] Fish and fishing: provide diagnostic and certification services to reduce diseases associated with salmonid family of fish (see H.R. 2908) [31JA] Food: consolidate and improve all inspection activities relative to livestock and poultry carcasses, seafood, meat products, poultry products, and seafood products (see H.R. 4302) [28SE] Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] Mark Twain National Forest, MO: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 3464) [15MY] Pesticides: reform antimicrobial pesticide registration (see H.R. 3338) [25AP] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Tennessee: authorize haying and grazing on certain lands (see H.R. 3554) [30MY] Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (see H.R. 3581) [5JN] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act (H.R. 2854) [25MR] Messages Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [5MR] Motions Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854) [29FE] Federal aid programs: improve operation (H.R. 2854) [14MR] Reports filed Agricultural Market Transition Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104-494) [25MR] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104- 462) [9FE] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-726) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] Board of Tea Experts Abolishment: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [8MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [4MR] Conduct Census of Agriculture: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3665) (H. Rept. 104-653) [27JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2854, Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 104-502) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 104-463) [27FE] [[Page 3004]] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Operation Improvements: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 104- 446) [4JA] Mark Twain National Forest, MO, Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3464) (H. Rept. 104-654) [8JY] North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2679) (H. Rept. 104-527) [18AP] Ski Area Permit Issuance Regulations and Mineral Leasing Law Suspensions in National Forest Ski Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 104-516) [15AP] Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2518, 3581) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Brown, Ronald H.: tribute (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Croatia: tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 3814), consideration (see H. Res. 479) [16JY] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3814) [16JY] Disasters: provide windstorm insurance to certain property owners and require study relative to taxation of insurance reserves for future natural disasters (see H.R. 4115) [19SE] Federal employees: relief of survivors of employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] Foreign trade: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] National Marine Fisheries Service: convey to Massachusetts the laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 338) [5JA] Oceans: improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation (see H.R. 3460) [15MY] Ronald H. Brown Commerce Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3247) [15AP] Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3560) [30MY] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Technology: competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] Messages NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management: President Clinton [9JY] Motions Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 2076), veto [3JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3814) [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3814, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 479) (H. Rept. 104-678) [16JY] Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number for Consumer Assistance: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 447) (H. Rept. 104-753) [2AU] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3814) (H. Rept. 104-676) [16JY] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1358, National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory Conveyance to Massachusetts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 104-449) [5JA] Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] Patent and Trademark Office Conversion to Government Corporation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 104- 784) [12SE] Sampling and Statistical Adjustment in the Decennial Census-- Fundemental Flaws: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-821) [24SE] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions Alderson, Wayne T.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2961; H. Con. Res. 143) [1FE] American Samoa: require U.S. nationals accepted in ROTC programs to apply for citizenship (see H.R. 3327) [25AP] Appropriations: authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 3230) [15AP] ------authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), consideration (see H. Res. 430) [9MY] ------authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 498) [31JY] ------authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1124), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 340) [23JA] ------authorizing for military construction (see H.R. 3231) [15AP] ------making (see H.R. 3610) [11JN] ------making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 3517) [23MY] ------making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration (see H. Res. 442) [29MY] ------making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 497) [31JY] ------making (H.R. 3610), consideration (see H. Res. 453) [12JN] ------making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Armed Forces: allow personal injury actions against military health care professionals (see H.R. 4221) [26SE] ------discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test (see H.R. 2959, 3926, 4344) [1FE] [31JY] [4OC] ------establish criminal sentence of life without parole and make denials of parole appealable only to the President (see H.R. 4104) [18SE] ------limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (see H.R. 3308) [24AP] ------limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (H.R. 3308), consideration (see H. Res. 517) [4SE] ------permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program (see H.R. 3012) [5MR] ------policy regarding military service by homosexuals (see H.R. 3925) [31JY] ------revise payment of retired pay to former spouses of retired members (see H.R. 3408) [7MY] ------treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see H.R. 3521) [23MY] Army Reserves: designate wearing of army uniforms annually on April 23 (see H. Con. Res. 168) [30AP] Auburn, CA: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 196) [26SE] Business and industry: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 3433) [10MY] California: management of the Presidio facilities (see H.R. 4236) [27SE] ------management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 1296), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 536) [25SE] Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] Chemical weapons: alternatives to demilitarization of munitions under the baseline incinerator program (see H.R. 3767) [10JY] China, Republic of: U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148) [7MR] Coast Guard: cost estimate for the engineering, design and retrofitting of the icebreaker Mackinaw (see H.R. 4081) [17SE] Coastal zones: clarify Corps of Engineers responsibilities to promote and carry out shore protection projects (see H.R. 3551) [29MY] Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 4060) [11SE] Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] Contracts: establish limitations on taxpayer-financed compensation for defense contractors (see H.R. 3512) [22MY] ------procurement of aircraft landing gear manufactured and assembled in the U.S. (see H.R. 3171) [27MR] ------revise reporting requirements of cost restructuring on defense contracts (see H.R. 3444) [10MY] Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] ------conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 4211) [26SE] ------construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Defense contracts: prohibit additional payments and revise certain reporting requirements for restructuring costs (see H.R. 3608) [10JN] Dept. of Energy: establish a National Test and Demonstration Center of Excellence at the Nevada test site (see H.R. 2899) [25JA] Dept. of the Navy: enhance and increase knowledge of the oceans (see H.R. 3363) [30AP] Education: Impact Aid Program reform (see H.R. 2886) [25JA] ------technical corrections relative to certain assistance authority (see H.R. 4282) [28SE] Elections: extend the period for receipt of certain absentee ballots (see H.R. 3058) [8MR] Federal employees: military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 3311) [24AP] Food: expand authority to donate unusual food (see H.R. 3312) [24AP] Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Foreign countries: withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and appli [[Page 3005]] cation of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Foreign trade: prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843) [17JY] Forest fires: sale of excess aircraft relative to suppression of wildfires (see H.R. 4108) [18SE] Forrestal Institute: establish (see H.R. 2993) [29FE] Fort Lewis, WA: land exchange with Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Co. (see H.R. 2859) [5JA] Funding: reduce (see H.R. 3202) [29MR] Government regulations: repeal certain limitations on the operation of depots (see H.R. 2852) [5JA] Health: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3368, 3699) [30AP] [20JN] History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] Intelligence services: reorganize and reform management of intelligence community (see H.R. 3237) [15AP] Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see H.R. 4054) [11SE] Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] ------tribute to Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 159) [29MR] Law enforcement: assist the procurement of equipment for counterdrug activities by State and local governments (see H.R. 2931) [1FE] Mariemont, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 3072) [12MR] Metric system: exempt from requirements relative to nuclear facilities (see H.R. 3164) [26MR] MIA: restore missing person status to certain civilian and contractor employees (see H.R. 4000) [2AU] Missouri (U.S.S.): transfer to U.S.S. Missouri Allied Forces Memorial, San Francisco, CA (see H.R. 4066) [12SE] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144) [21MR] ------national missile defense system (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 438) [16MY] New, Michael: reverse court-martial relative to refusal to wear U.N. uniform insignia (see H. Con. Res. 134) [25JA] Pensions: early deferred annuities for certain employees who are separated from service due to defense base closures (see H.R. 3279) [18AP] Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 534) [24SE] Pornography: prohibit the sale or distribution of sexually explicit material to any individual (see H.R. 3300) [23AP] Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces (see H. Con. Res. 200) [24JY] Ships and vessels: prohibit use of certain shipping cost differentials relative to Merchant Marine Act (see H.R. 4343) [3OC] ------transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Social Security: Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3142, 3151, 4068) [21MR] [12SE] ------provide enrollment period for Medicare and medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4298) [28SE] Steubenville, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 4021) [4SE] Stratford Army Engine Plant: treatment of expenses for contractors who relocate due to cessation of military activities (see H.R. 4340) [3OC] Sudan: prohibit foreign aid or arms transfers until elimination of chattel slavery (see H.R. 3766) [9JY] Taxation: treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] ------treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Somalia (see H.R. 4179) [25SE] Technology: competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] Veterans: eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------eliminate double taxation of lump sum separation benefits and compensation for a service-connected disability (see H.R. 3183) [28MR] ------reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118, 3119) [20MR] ------treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 4007) [2AU] Vietnamese Conflict: provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed (see H.R. 3668) [18JN] Weapons: deployment policy for antiballistic missile systems (see H.R. 3489) [16MY] ------detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] ------proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730) [27JN] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (S. 1124) [22JA], (H.R. 3230) [30JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 3517) [30JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3610) [28SE] Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management (H.R. 1296) [24SE] Messages Dept. of Defense Budget Rescissions: President Clinton [13MR] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [24JN] National Achievements in Aeronautics and Space: President Clinton [26JN] National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton [19SE] National Security Strategy: President Clinton [7MR] Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [27FE] Veto of H.R. 1530, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: President Clinton [3JA] Motions Appropriations: authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230) [15MY] [17JY] ------authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), conference report [1AU] ------authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1124) [5JA] ------making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517) [26JY] ------making (H.R. 3610) [30JY] ------making (H.R. 3610), conference report [28SE] California: management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 4236) [28SE] Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Reports filed Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1296, Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [25SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 104-732) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 497) (H. Rept. 104-731) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1124, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 104-451) [23JA] Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 104-570) [9MY] Consideration of H.R. 3308, Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 104-774) [4SE] Consideration of H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 104-599) [29MY] Consideration of H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 104-619) [12JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-863) [28SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-617) [11JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 104-724) [30JY] ------Committee of Conference (S. 1124) (H. Rept. 104-450) [22JA] ------Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 104-563) [7MY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-721) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-591) [23MY] Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] Impact Aid Program Technical Corrections: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 104-560) [7MY] Intelligence Community Reorganization and Reform: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3237) (H. Rept. 104-620) [23JY] Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3308) (H. Rept. 104-642) [27JN] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] National Missile Defense System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [24SE] Reform and Improve Veterans Eligibility for Medical Care and Services: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 104-690) [18JY] Restore Missing Person Status to Certain Dept. of Defense Civilian and Contract Employees: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 4000) (H. Rept. 104-806) [17SE] [[Page 3006]] Tax Treatment of Military Income Derived From Services Performed During a Contingency Operation: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2778) (H. Rept. 104-465) [29FE] Terrorist Attack on U.S. Peacekeeping Forces in Saudi Arabia: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 200) (H. Rept. 104-805) [17SE] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 640) (H. Rept. 104-843) [25SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance [18JY] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470) [27JN] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3755) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3755), consideration (see H. Res. 472) [9JY] Education: deny funds to education programs that allow corporal punishment (see H.R. 2918) [31JA] ------develop elementary and secondary school curriculum standards (see H.R. 3257) [16AP] ------eligibility standards for short term educational programs (see H.R. 2914) [31JA] ------establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 4161) [24SE] ------exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 3002) [4MR] ------funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144) [1FE] ------participation of local agencies in certain programs independent of State involvement (see H.R. 3313) [24AP] ------permit financial institutions under the Federal Family Education Loan Program to pay origination fees of borrowers (see H.R. 3863) [22JY] ------provide interest subsidies for construction and renovation of schools (see H.R. 4309) [28SE] ------State funding for drug and violence prevention programs (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] National Environmental Science and Policy Academy: feasibility study (see H.R. 4175) [25SE] Motions Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3755) [11JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3755, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 104-662) [9JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3755) (H. Rept. 104-659) [8JY] Impact Aid Program Technical Corrections: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 104-560) [7MY] Opening of Campus Security Crime Logs at Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 104-776) [5SE] Permit Financial Institutions Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program To Pay Origination Fees of Borrowers: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3863) (H. Rept. 104-775) [5SE] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Bills and resolutions Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program: extension (see H.R. 4013) [2AU] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4083) [17SE] National Test and Demonstration Center of Excellence: establish at the Nevada test site (see H.R. 2899) [25JA] Nuclear energy: prohibit use of Federal funds for the construction or operation of the National Ignition Facility or certain inertial confinement fusion projects (see H.R. 3143) [21MR] Power resources: privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administration and certain TVA facilities (see H.R. 3878) [23JY] Radioactive substances: suspend reprocessing activities for spent nuclear fuel and radioactive target materials (see H. Con. Res. 197) [10JY] Research: authorize hydrogen development and demonstration programs (see H.R. 4138) [24SE] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4083) (H. Rept. 104-814) [20SE] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 3475) [16MY] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3755) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3755), consideration (see H. Res. 472) [9JY] Drugs: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3059) [8MR] Employment: opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 3791) [11JY] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 3022) [6MR] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and health maintenance organizations (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] Health care facilities: waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 4244) [27SE] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 3378) [1MY] ------extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (H.R. 3378), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 544) [27SE] Native Americans: repeal Indian trading laws (see H.R. 3215) [29MR] Pharmaceuticals: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Social Security: application for waiver of certain AFDC and Medicaid demonstration projects (see H.R. 3696) [20JN] ------Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3142, 3151, 4068) [21MR] [12SE] Conference reports Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] Messages Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act: President Clinton [27MR] Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [24JN] Motions Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3755) [11JY] Reports filed Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (S. 641) (H. Rept. 104-545) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3755, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 104-662) [9JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3755) (H. Rept. 104-659) [8JY] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] Indian Health Service Program for Direct Billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Third Party Payers: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3378) (H. Rept. 104-742) [1AU] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] Repeal Indian Trading Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3666) [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3666), consideration (see H. Res. 456) [19JN] FHA: streamline certain single family housing programs (see H.R. 3742) [27JN] Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3964) [2AU] ------terminate the property disposition program providing single- family properties for use for the homeless (see H.R. 4085) [17SE] Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] ------authorize, revise, and extend certain Federal programs (see H.R. 3743) [27JN] ------deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406), consideration (see H. Res. 426) [7MY] ------enforcement of regulatory requirements for single-and multifamily housing (see H.R. 3741) [27JN] ------establish consensus committee for maintenance and revision of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3404, 3406) [7MY] ------limit use of federally assisted housing by aliens (see H.R. 2885) [25JA] ------occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 3390) [2MY] ------occupancy standards relative to purchasers of single family residential properties (see H.R. 4141) [24SE] ------prevent certain abuses (see H.R. 4235) [27SE] ------rental assistance payments for certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 3402) [7MY] ------State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 3385) [1MY] Public buildings: community use of public facilities that are acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (see H.R. 3888) [24JY] Public housing: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 4064) [12SE] Securities: establish performance funds through consolidation of certain housing programs (see H.R. 3740) [27JN] [[Page 3007]] States: withhold public housing assistance to agencies that impede eviction of a tenant (see H.R. 3865) [22JY] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3666) [20SE] Messages Dept. of HUD Annual Report: President Clinton [29JY] Motions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3666) [26JN] [11SE] Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 456) (H. Rept. 104-630) [19JN] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-812) [20SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-628) [18JN] U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [1FE] [25AP] DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Biological weapons: control the domestic transfer of infectious agents that potentially pose a serious health threat (see H.R. 3033, 3051) [6MR] [7MR] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 3814), consideration (see H. Res. 479) [16JY] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3814) [16JY] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 4314) [28SE] Firearms: require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration (see H. Res. 384) [14MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] ------asylum reform (see H.R. 3744) [27JN] Independent counsel: reform statute (see H.R. 3239) [15AP] INS: promote the naturalization of eligible individuals (see H.R. 3323) [25AP] ------standards for naturalization (see H.R. 4056, 4143) [11SE] [24SE] Law enforcement officers: establish a national clearinghouse to assist in background checks of law enforcement applicants (see H.R. 3263) [17AP] National Institute of Justice: designate as focal point for law enforcement technology programs (see H. Con. Res. 227) [27SE] Prosecutors: establish ethics standards (see H.R. 3386) [1MY] States: assist Attorney General in deportation of illegal aliens (see H.R. 3062) [12MR] Terrorism: U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals (H.R. 2641), consideration (see H. Res. 418) [30AP] Conference reports Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Motions Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 2076), veto [3JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3814) [24JY] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [21MR] [11SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report [25SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 2641, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 104-543) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3814, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 479) (H. Rept. 104-678) [16JY] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3814) (H. Rept. 104-676) [16JY] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [8MR] [21MR] ------Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] Investigation Into the White House and Dept. of Justice on Security of FBI Background Investigation Files (H. Rept. 104- 862) [28SE] U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 104-541) [29AP] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166) [25SE] Construction industries: use of inspectors that meet standards established by the Dept. of Labor (see H.R. 3216) [29MR] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3755) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3755), consideration (see H. Res. 472) [9JY] Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 3211) [29MR] ------treatment of temporary and part-time workers (see H.R. 3682) [19JN] ERISA: issuance of guidelines relative to insurance company general accounts (see H.R. 3114) [19MR] Technology: competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] Motions Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3755) [11JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3755, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 104-662) [9JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3755) (H. Rept. 104-659) [8JY] DEPARTMENT OF STATE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Board of Visa Appeals: establish (see H.R. 2975) [27FE] Business and industry: reduce Federal subsidies and strengthen tax treatment of individuals who renounce their citizenship (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 3814), consideration (see H. Res. 479) [16JY] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3814) [16JY] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2863, 3540) [22JA] [29MY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (see H. Res. 445) [30MY] Foreign policy: U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189) [18JN] Government: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 375) [7MR] International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 215) [17SE] Lebanon: restrictions on travel and the use of U.S. passports (see H. Res. 390) [22MR] Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see H. Res. 493) [30JY] Conference reports Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation (H.R. 1561) [8MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton [16MY] Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [5MR] Veto of H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act: President Clinton [15AP] Motions Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 2076), veto [3JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3814) [24JY] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540) [30JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1561, Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 104-476) [7MR] Consideration of H.R. 3540, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 104-601) [30MY] Consideration of H.R. 3814, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 479) (H. Rept. 104-678) [16JY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3814) (H. Rept. 104-676) [16JY] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 104-478) [8MR] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3540) (H. Rept. 104-600) [29MY] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: fair payment for use of Bureau of Reclamation water (see H.R. 3917) [30JY] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region (see H.R. 3061) [12MR] [[Page 3008]] American Discovery Trail: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Arizona: acquisition by eminent domain of certain State trust lands (see H.R. 3929) [31JY] Auburn, CA: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] BIA: establish pilot project to oversee issuance of bonds to provide funding for construction of schools for Native Americans (see H.R. 4151) [24SE] ------reorganization (see H.R. 3354) [30AP] BLM: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3290) [23AP] Bureau of Reclamation: settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (see H.R. 3777) [10JY] Burley Irrigation District: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project (see H.R. 4295) [28SE] California: conveyance of certain property (see H.R. 3083) [14MR] ------exchange of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3146, 3147) [21MR] ------management of the Presidio facilities (see H.R. 4236) [27SE] ------management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 1296), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 536) [25SE] Calumet Ecological Park: feasibility study (see H.R. 3412) [8MY] Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 2982) [28FE] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 3069) [12MR] Collbaran reclamation project: land conveyance (see H.R. 3366) [30AP] Crawford National Fish Hatchery: convey to Crawford, NE (see H.R. 3287) [23AP] Crook County, WY: conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands to Wyoming (see H.R. 3579) [5JN] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3662) [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3662), consideration (see H. Res. 455) [18JN] Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (see H.R. 3486) [16MY] Federal employees: improve housing of land management agency field employees (see H.R. 2941) [1FE] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (see H.R. 4199) [26SE] ------designate the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek and Rock Springs Run for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 3155) [22MR] Hinsdale, CO: land exchange (see H.R. 4213) [26SE] Land use: treatment of Federal and non-Federal reclamation projects (see H.R. 3041) [7MR] Marion National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 3557) [30MY] Mining and mineral resources: land exchange between Arkansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 3088) [14MR] National Discovery Trails: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3198) [29MR] National parks and recreation areas: authorize entrance fees to secure bonds for capital improvements (see H.R. 3788) [11JY] Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 2997) [29FE] ------repeal Indian trading laws (see H.R. 3215) [29MR] New Mexico: land conveyance to Carlsbad Irrigation District (see H.R. 3258) [17AP] North Carolina: Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe (see H.R. 3810) [12JY] Oceans: improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Palmetto Bend Project: transfer (see H.R. 3822) [16JY] Public lands: provide that certain tribal lands held in trust be defined as entitlement land (see H.R. 4202) [26SE] ------recovery and disposal of helium (see H.R. 3008) [5MR] ------right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] Radioactive substances: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 3394) [7MY] San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 3851) [18JY] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir: sale by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 3903) [25JY] Stanislaus County, CA: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 4088) [17SE] Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 3405) [7MY] Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: establish (see H.R. 4043) [10SE] United Houma Nation: Federal recognition and settlement of land claims (see H.R. 3671) [18JN] Virgin Islands: transfer of management authority of Christiansted National Historic Site (see H.R. 3635) [13JN] Walhalla National Fish Hatchery: convey to South Carolina (see H.R. 3546) [29MY] Conference reports Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management (H.R. 1296) [24SE] Messages Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton [29AP] Motions California: management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 4236) [28SE] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 1977), veto [4JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3662) [20JN] Reports filed BLM Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3290) (H. Rept. 104-658) [8JY] California Exchange of Certain Federal Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3147) (H. Rept. 104-760) [4SE] Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2982) [8MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1296, Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [25SE] Consideration of H.R. 3662, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 104-627) [18JN] Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] Conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands in Crook County, WY, to Wyoming: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 104-711) [26JY] Crawford National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Crawford, NE: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3287) (H. Rept. 104-700) [24JY] Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] Crude Oil Undervaluation--Ineffective Response of the Minerals Management Service: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-858) [27SE] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3662) (H. Rept. 104- 625) [18JN] Designate Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run, FL, for Potential Addition to the Wild and Scenic River System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3155) (H. Rept. 104-824) [24SE] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] Goshute Indian Reservation Additional Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 104-562) [7MY] Gunnison County, CO, Land Conveyance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2438) (H. Rept. 104-766) [4SE] Housing of Federal Land Management Agency Field Employees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 104-802) [17SE] Improve Quality of National Parks and Recreation Areas Visitor Services Relative to Incentive-Based Recreation Fees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 104-757) [4SE] Marion National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3557) (H. Rept. 104-702) [24JY] National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3198) (H. Rept. 104-668) [11JY] Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [24SE] Public Rangelands Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1459) (H. Rept. 104-674) [12JY] Repeal Indian Trading Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir Sale by the Dept. of the Interior: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 104-768) [4SE] Suffolk County, NY, Property Acquisition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 104-529) [22AP] Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 104-526) [18AP] Walhalla National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to South Carolina: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3546) H. Rept. 104-701) [24JY] DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Appointments Conferees: S. 1136, Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act [4JN] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see H.R. 3793) [11JY] Currency: establish interagency task force relative to the holding and counterfeiting of U.S. currency in foreign countries (see H.R. 3007) [5MR] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3756) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3756), consideration (see H. Res. 475) [11JY] Disasters: provide windstorm insurance to certain property owners and require study relative to taxation of insurance reserves for future natural disasters (see H.R. 4115) [19SE] Firearms: require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] Government: improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] House Rules: question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354) [31JA] Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] Major League Baseball: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148) [24SE] Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 385) [14MR] Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2862, 2896, 2897, 2920, 3136) [22JA] [25JA] [31JA] [21MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 2409), engrossment (see H. Res. 356) [1FE] [[Page 3009]] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (see H.R. 3021) [6MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (H.R. 3021), consideration (see H. Res. 371) [6MR] Social Security: payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (see H.R. 2924) [1FE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (H.R. 2924), consideration (see H. Res. 355) [1FE] Technology: competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see H.R. 4203) [26SE] Motions Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3756) [17JY] Money: control and prevent commercial counterfeiting (S. 1136) [4JN] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2924, Payment of Social Security Benefits Relative to the Debt Limit Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 104-460) [1FE] Consideration of H.R. 3021, Debt Limit Enforcement and Obligated Trust Fund Protection: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 104-473) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3756, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 475) (H. Rept. 104-671) [11JY] Control and Prevent Commercial Counterfeiting of Money: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2511) (H. Rept. 104-556) [6MY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3756) (H. Rept. 104-660) [8JY] Safeguard Taxpayer Rights: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2337) (H. Rept. 104-506) [28MR] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 3281) [22AP] Ark (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2871) [23JA] Aviation: prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (see H.R. 3267) [18AP] ------prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618) [12JN] ------require installation of certain explosive detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] ------require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] ------requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923) [31JY] ------solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] ------standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839) [17JY] Barefoot'n (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2907) [30JA] Beacon (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3914) [29JY] Cargo transportation: regulations relative to transportation of intermodal containers (see H.R. 4040) [10SE] Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1004), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 229) [28SE] ------conveyance of Presque Isle Light Station, MI (see H.R. 3344) [25AP] ------conveyance of St. Helena Island Light Station, MI (see H.R. 3278) [18AP] ------cost estimate for the engineering, design and retrofitting of the icebreaker Mackinaw (see H.R. 4081) [17SE] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3675) [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration (see H. Res. 460) [25JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 522) [17SE] FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 3484) [16MY] ------compliance with veterans' preference requirements during reductions in force (see H.R. 3593) [6JN] ------essential air service funding (see H.R. 3037) [6MR] ------reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 3539) [29MY] ------reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 540) [26SE] ------reorganize and remove all duties not related to safety (see H.R. 3831) [17JY] Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Hey, Da! (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4225) [26SE] High Hopes II (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3935) [31JY] High Hopes (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3935) [31JY] Hoptoad (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3388) [1MY] Karma (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3133) [20MR] Magic Moments (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3082) [13MR] Maralinda (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3915) [30JY] Medrx III (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4163) [24SE] Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4093, 4287) [17SE] [28SE] Railroads: implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (see H. Con. Res. 201) [25JY] ------reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 3335) [25AP] Regent Rainbow (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4078) [12SE] Roads and highways: construction funding (see H.R. 3775) [10JY] ------funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (see H.R. 3165) [26MR] ------include graffiti removal within meaning of transportation enhancement activity (see H.R. 3848) [18JY] ------participation by certain officials in statewide planning processes (see H.R. 3227) [29MR] Sea Sister (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3813) [12JY] Ships and vessels: certificate of documentation for certain vessels (see H.R. 3701) [20JN] States: eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] Taxation: aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see H.R. 4206) [26SE] Top Gun (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3370) [30AP] Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 4288) [28SE] ------requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see H.R. 3356) [30AP] ------transfer authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 3840) [17JY] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] Two Can (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3040) [6MR] Western Atlantic (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3913) [29JY] White Wing (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3371) [30AP] Conference reports Coast Guard Appropriations (S. 1004) [27SE] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3675) [16SE] FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 3539) [26SE] Messages Dept. of Transportation Annual Report: President Clinton [25JA] Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report: President Clinton [3OC] Motions Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3675) [5SE] Reports filed Child Pilot Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 104-683) [17JY] Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee of Conference (S. 1004) (H. Rept. 104-854) [27SE] Codify Certain Transportation Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2297) (H. Rept. 104-573) [14MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3539, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 104-851) [26SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 104-803) [17SE] Consideration of H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 460) (H. Rept. 104-633) [25JN] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-785) [16SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-631) [19JN] Dept. of Transportation Regulations Relative to Transportation of Intermodal Containers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4040) (H. Rept. 104-794) [17SE] Establish the FAA as an Independent Agency: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2276) (H. Rept. 104-475) [7MR] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-848) [26SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-714) [26JY] Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 336) [5JA] [[Page 3010]] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (see H. Con. Res. 131) [5JA] Armed Forces: treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see H.R. 3521) [23MY] Benefits: extend to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927) [31JY] Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 4060) [11SE] Construction industries: revise ranking process of applicants and limit awards to States for certain construction grants (see H.R. 3722) [26JN] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3666) [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3666), consideration (see H. Res. 456) [19JN] Education: require that educational assistance programs offices be located within the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3036) [6MR] Health: develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 3346) [25AP] ------develop sharing agreements relative to health care resources (see H.R. 3321, 3561) [25AP] [30MY] ------expand services at veterans medical centers (see H.R. 3117) [20MR] ------priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (see H.R. 3643) [13JN] Health care facilities: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3376) [1MY] Housing: extend enhanced loan asset sale authority (see H.R. 3459) [15MY] POW: provide medical care and disability benefits to civilians forcibly detained by an enemy government or hostile force under wartime conditions (see H.R. 3084) [14MR] VA medical centers: authorize to retain funds collected for health services provision (see H.R. 2913) [31JA] Veterans: allow enrollment at certain branches or extensions of institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2851) [5JA] ------authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 3493) [20MY] ------compliance with veterans' preference requirements (see H.R. 3594) [6JN] ------eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------eliminate double taxation of lump sum separation benefits and compensation for a service-connected disability (see H.R. 3183) [28MR] ------extend pay benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during or immediately after World War II (see H.R. 3614) [11JN] ------improve administration of life insurance programs (see H.R. 2843) [4JA] ------improve benefits for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 4173) [25SE] ------improve health care programs (see H.R. 3950) [2AU] ------improve programs and benefits (see H.R. 3373) [1MY] ------increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 3458) [15MY] ------payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain former spouses of veterans dying from service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3542) [29MY] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 4103) [18SE] ------presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 2891) [25JA] ------priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3418) [8MY] ------reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118, 3119) [20MR] ------treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 4007) [2AU] Veterans Health Administration: establishment of research corporations at VA medical centers (see H.R. 3285) [23AP] Women: assessment of research and health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3711) [25JN] ------improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713, 3972) [25JN] [2AU] ------improve research activities for women veterans (see H.R. 3712) [25JN] World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 2995) [29FE] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3666) [20SE] Motions Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 134) [5JA] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3666) [26JN] [11SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 456) (H. Rept. 104-630) [19JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574) [14MY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-812) [20SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-628) [18JN] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 104-448) [5JA] Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648) [27JN] Reform and Improve Veterans Eligibility for Medical Care and Services: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 104-690) [18JY] Veterans Benefits Decision Revisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1483) (H. Rept. 104-571) [10MY] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] Veterans Programs and Benefits Improvements: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3373) (H. Rept. 104-572) [10MY] DEUTSCH, PETER (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced by Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] Law enforcement officers: establish a national resource center and clearinghouse relative to missing or exploited children (see H.R. 3238) [15AP] ------reduce crime control assistance to States that do not provide health benefits to officers retired by on-duty injuries (see H.R. 2912) [31JA] Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] Ships and vessels: certificate of documentation for certain vessels (see H.R. 3701) [20JN] DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Bills and resolutions Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213) [12SE] Peace Corps: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 158) [31JA] Women in Enterprise Development Program: establish (see H.R. 3827) [16JY] DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR AFRICA Bills and resolutions Funding (see H.R. 3638, 3735) [13JN] [27JN] DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Bills and resolutions Reauthorization (see H.R. 3867) [23JY] Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3867) (H. Rept. 104-719) [30JY] DIAZ-BALART, LINCOLN (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced by Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 192) [27JN] ------adjournment, consideration (see H. Res. 465) [26JN] Crime: increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (H.R. 2974), consideration (see H. Res. 421) [2MY] Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 370) [5MR] Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1124), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 340) [23JA] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3756), consideration (see H. Res. 475) [11JY] National security: national missile defense system (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 438) [16MY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 927, Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 104-470) [5MR] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1124, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 104-451) [23JA] Consideration of Congressional Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 104-640) [26JN] Consideration of H.R. 2974, Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 104-552) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3756, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 475) (H. Rept. 104-671) [11JY] DICKEY, JAY (a Representative from Arkansas) Appointments Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Honorable David H. Pryor Post Office Building, Camden, AR: designate (see H.R. 3877) [23JY] Independent counsel: reform statute (see H.R. 3239) [15AP] Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 3310) [24AP] DICKS, NORMAN D. (a Representative from Washington) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] [[Page 3011]] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: use of certain grant funds to provide parental education (see H.R. 3833) [17JY] Emergency Food Assistance Act: purchase of commodities using State funds (see H.R. 3978) [2AU] DINGELL, JOHN D. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] ------H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3185) [28MR] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3436) [10MY] Water: extend date for the transfer of certain amounts to be available for drinking water State revolving funds (see H.R. 3902) [25JY] Motions offered by Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [11JN] DIPLOMATS related term(s) Department of State Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2863, 3540) [22JA] [29MY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (see H. Res. 445) [30MY] Motions Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540) [30JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3540, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 104-601) [30MY] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3540) (H. Rept. 104-600) [29MY] DISABLED related term(s) Social Security Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test (see H.R. 2959, 3926, 4344) [1FE] [31JY] [4OC] ------treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see H.R. 3521) [23MY] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 146) [5MR] Census: collection of information relative to individuals who provide care for family members who are unable to care for themselves (see H.R. 4146) [24SE] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3867) [23JY] Employment: safety-sensitive functions relative to individuals that abuse controlled substances (see H.R. 4017) [2AU] Health: improve rehabilitation programs for disabled individuals (see H.R. 4230) [27SE] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorization (see H.R. 3268) [18AP] Law enforcement officers: provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] Medicaid: preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3632) [12JN] Medicare: assure access to services under the Medicare HMO Program (see H.R. 3079) [13MR] ------require hospitals to extend visitor privileges to non-family members (see H.R. 4325) [28SE] Money: use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 385) [14MR] POW: provide medical care and disability benefits to civilians forcibly detained by an enemy government or hostile force under wartime conditions (see H.R. 3084) [14MR] Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] ------reform Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] ------treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358) [30AP] ------use of current level disability benefits for blind individuals in certain earnings test disability determinations (see H.R. 4091) [17SE] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (see H.R. 3899, 3932) [25JY] [31JY] Tobacco products: consideration of addiction to nicotine as a disability (see H. Con. Res. 223) [26SE] Veterans: eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------eliminate double taxation of lump sum separation benefits and compensation for a service-connected disability (see H.R. 3183) [28MR] ------increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 3458) [15MY] ------payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain former spouses of veterans dying from service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3542) [29MY] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 4103) [18SE] ------presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 2891) [25JA] Women: funding for research relative to alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3175) [27MR] Reports filed Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3867) (H. Rept. 104-719) [30JY] Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3268) (H. Rept. 104-614) [10JN] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 104-487) [20MR] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] DISASTERS related term(s) Earthquakes; Famines; Floods; Hunger; Hurricanes; Tornadoes Bills and resolutions Agriculture: coverage of native pasture crops for livestock under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 3575) [4JN] ------Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by drought conditions (see H.R. 3449; H. Con. Res. 181) [14MY] [23MY] Aviation: requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923) [31JY] ------tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York (see H. Con. Res. 204) [26JY] Coast Guard: extend use of divers for search and rescue efforts (see H.R. 4101) [17SE] Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 4211) [26SE] ------construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Dams: reduce hazards of dam failures (see H.R. 3602) [6JN] Dept. of Defense: sale of excess aircraft relative to suppression of wildfires (see H.R. 4108) [18SE] Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 226) [27SE] Emergency Management Assistance Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 193) [17SE] Federal employees: provide compensation for employees for performance of emergency services during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2848) [4JA] FEMA: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] Fish and fishing: authorize certain disaster assistance to commercial fishermen through State and local governments and nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 2956) [1FE] Floods: correct flood maps containing certain errors (see H.R. 3340) [25AP] ------participation of communities in national flood insurance program relative to protection of manufactured homes (see H.R. 3661) [17JN] Hurricanes: disaster assistance for States impacted by Hurricane Fran (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] Insurance: provide windstorm insurance to certain property owners and require study relative to taxation of insurance reserves for future natural disasters (see H.R. 4115) [19SE] Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see H.R. 4054) [11SE] Public lands: provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] Taxation: exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] ------treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 3749) [27JN] Texas: drought relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX (see H.R. 3910) [26JY] Ukraine: anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Con. Res. 167) [24AP] Weather: establish disaster and emergency assistance standards relative to snow-related events (see H.R. 3348) [29AP] Reports filed Disaster and Emergency Assistance Standards Relative to Snow- Related Events: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3348) (H. Rept. 104-792) [17SE] Drought Relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3910) (H. Rept. 104-770) [4SE] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] DISEASES Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test (see H.R. 2959, 3926, 4344) [1FE] [31JY] [4OC] Biological weapons: control the domestic transfer of infectious agents that potentially pose a serious health threat (see H.R. 3033, 3051) [6MR] [7MR] Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] [[Page 3012]] Cancer: research on the human papilloma virus relative to cervical cancer (see H. Con. Res. 156) [27MR] Children and youth: pediatric and adolescent AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 184) [12JN] Dept. of Agriculture: provide diagnostic and certification services to reduce diseases associated with salmonid family of fish (see H.R. 2908) [31JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927) [31JY] Drugs: review use of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 3065) [12MR] Families and domestic relations: support of individuals affected by breast cancer (see H. Con. Res. 177) [10MY] Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 3600) [6JN] Health: administration of drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3149) [21MR] ------allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 3504) [22MY] ------establish a comprehensive program relative to alcohol and alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3479) [16MY] ------establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 3022) [6MR] ------establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293) [23AP] ------matching payments to determine cancer incidence among residents of Toms River, NJ (see H.R. 3148) [21MR] ------permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 3582, 3958) [5JN] [2AU] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 4296) [28SE] Health care facilities: waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 4244) [27SE] HIV: efforts to prevent transmission (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 4008) [2AU] Lymphangioleiomyomatosis disease: research programs (see H.R. 3715) [25JN] Medicaid: preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3632) [12JN] ------reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] ------screening mammography and screening pap smears (see H.R. 3630) [12JN] Medicare: allow use of parenteral nutrients for renal dialysis treatments (see H.R. 4185) [25SE] ------coverage of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (see H.R. 4190) [25SE] ------coverage of outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips for persons with diabetes (see H.R. 4264) [27SE] ------coverage of vancomycin home parenteral therapy (see H.R. 4189) [25SE] ------demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 3959) [2AU] ------reduce payment for certain costs of acquiring organs for transplant from organ procurement organizations (see H.R. 4022) [4SE] ------screening mammography (see H.R. 3052) [7MR] National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see H.R. 3583) [5JN] NIH: expand and coordinate National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute activities on women's diseases (see H.R. 3001) [29FE] ------expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 3331) [25AP] Parkinson's disease: research programs (see H.R. 3514) [22MY] Postage stamps: issue special stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401) [7MY] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443) [10MY] Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 4257) [27SE] San Francisco, CA: recognize the significance of the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park (see H.R. 3193) [28MR] Tariff: HIV protease inhibitor chemicals (see H.R. 3977) [2AU] Veterans: presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 2891) [25JA] Women: effect of environment on health (see H.R. 3509) [22MY] ------preventive health programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3174) [27MR] ------research health risks of dioxin in tampons (see H.R. 3796) [11JY] ------research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3176) [27MR] Conference reports Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] Reports filed Blood Supply Protection From Infectious Diseases: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-746) [2AU] Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (S. 641) (H. Rept. 104-545) [30AP] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making (see H.R. 3845) [18JY] ------making continuing (see H.J. Res. 153, 154) [3JA] ------making (H.R. 2546), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 351) [31JA] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 153) [22MR] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer rally (see H. Con. Res. 161, 166) [15AP] [18AP] Corps of Engineers: authorize capital improvements for the Washington Aqueduct (see H.R. 2917) [31JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require that educational assistance programs offices be located within the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3036) [6MR] E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3029) [6MR] Employment: treatment of employees relative to participation in political campaigns (see H.R. 3918) [30JY] ------waive reduction for early retirement to assist in workforce downsizing efforts (see H.R. 3336) [25AP] George Washington University: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 139) [31JA] Local government: make technical corrections to improve operations (see H.R. 3664) [18JN] Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule for the District of Columbia Chartered Health Plan (see H.R. 3264) [17AP] Pensions: treatment of funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 183) [11JY] Ronald H. Brown Commerce Building: designate (see H.R. 3247) [15AP] Smithsonian Institution: authorize construction of the National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center (see H.R. 3933) [31JY] Taxation: treatment of District of Columbia residents (see H.R. 3244, 4155) [15AP] [24SE] Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (see H.R. 3442) [10MY] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 194) [17SE] Water: permit council to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds relative to water and sewer facilities (see H.R. 3663) [18JN] White House: use of Pennsylvania Avenue for vehicular traffic (see H. Res. 458) [20JN] Conference reports District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 2546) [31JA], (H.R. 3845) [1AU] Motions Appropriations: making (H.R. 2546) [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2546, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 104-456) [31JA] District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2546) (H. Rept. 104-455) [31JA] ------Committee of Conference (H.R. 3845) (H. Rept. 104-740) [1AU] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3845) (H. Rept. 104-689) [18JY] E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3029) (H. Rept. 104-588) [21MY] Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] Permit District of Columbia City Council To Authorize the Issuance of Revenue Bonds Relative to Water and Sewer Facilities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3663) (H. Rept. 104-635) [25JN] Transfer Jurisdiction Over Certain Federal Real Property in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2636) (H. Rept. 104-368) [26JY] Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 104-589) [21MY] DIXON, JULIAN C. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Motions offered by District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2546) [31JA] DOCTORS see Health Care Professionals DOMESTIC POLICY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3103, Health Coverage Availability and Affordability Act [11JN] Bills and resolutions Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992) [29FE] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see H.R. 4259) [27SE] ------restore equal educational opportunity (see H.R. 4304) [28SE] ------State funding for drug and violence prevention programs (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] Families and domestic relations: enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266) [17AP] Foreign policy: establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for [[Page 3013]] certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689) [20JN] Foreign trade: imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023) [6MR] Goals 2000--Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105) [18SE] Government: require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 4052) [11SE] ------establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 4075) [12SE] ------modify certain programs relative to minority women (see H.R. 3179) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893, 3013, 3063, 3070, 3103, 3130, 3160, 3185) [25JA] [5MR] [12MR] [18MR] [20MR] [26MR] [28MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (see H. Res. 392) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] ------national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 3787) [11JY] ------require health plans to provide coverage of children (see H.R. 4110, 4300) [18SE] [28SE] Immigration: waiver of exclusion for certain aliens (see H.R. 3928) [31JY] Mental health: national policy to provide health care coverage to individuals with severe mental illnesses (see H.R. 4045, 4058) [10SE] [11SE] National Mental Health Parity Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] Project for American Renewal: implement (see H.R. 3716) [25JN] Public housing: Federal commitment to eliminate crime (see H.R. 3150) [21MR] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Social Security: reform Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] States: assist Attorney General in deportation of illegal aliens (see H.R. 3062) [12MR] ------provide Federal grants for drug testing projects (see H.R. 3778) [10JY] Taxation: replace individual and corporate income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes with a value-added tax (see H.R. 4050) [11SE] ------treatment of worker retraining expenditures (see H.R. 2998) [29FE] Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 541) [26SE] ------establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 2964) [9FE] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] Women: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3178) [27MR] Conference reports Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Messages Economic Report: President Clinton [16FE] Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 1997: President Clinton [6FE] [19MR] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton [29AP] Motions Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [28MR] [11JN] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), conference report [1AU] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY], (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3070) (H. Rept. 104-497) [25MR] ------Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] DOMESTIC VIOLENCE see Families and Domestic Relations DOOLITTLE, JOHN T. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Auburn, CA: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Corps of Engineers: construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992) [29FE] Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness area (see H.R. 3886) [24JY] House Rules: require witnesses at committee hearings to disclose Federal grants or contracts received during current and previous fiscal years (see H. Res. 486) [22JY] Monuments and memorials: limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments in California (see H.R. 4242) [27SE] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir: sale by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 3903) [25JY] DORNAN, ROBERT K. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Armed Forces: discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test (see H.R. 3926, 4344) [31JY] [4OC] ------policy regarding military service by homosexuals (see H.R. 3925) [31JY] Dept. of Defense: provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 3668) [18JN] ------restore missing person status to certain civilian and contractor employees (see H.R. 4000) [2AU] Japan: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 176) [10MY] Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see H. Res. 493) [30JY] Taxation: clarify restrictions on lobbying expenditures of tax- exempt organizations (see H.R. 3240) [15AP] ------require income tax instructions provide explanation of laws relative to a balanced budget (see H.R. 2884) [25JA] Washington, George: reading of Farewell Address at the beginning of each Congress (see H. Con. Res. 222) [26SE] DOS PALOS, CA Bills and resolutions Dos Palos Ag Boosters: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 4041) [10SE] DOUGLAS, MARJORY STONEMAN Bills and resolutions Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] DOYLE, MIKE (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced by Alderson, Wayne T.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2961; H. Con. Res. 143) [1FE] DREIER, DAVID (a Representative from California) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 175), consideration (see H. Res. 411) [23AP] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019), consideration (see H. Res. 372) [6MR] Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 450) [10JN] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), consideration of motion to dispose of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 334) [4JA] Dept. of Commerce: convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 338) [5JA] Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406), consideration (see H. Res. 426) [7MY] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration (see H. Res. 384) [14MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3754), consideration (see H. Res. 473) [9JY] Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (see H. Res. 448) [6JN] Petroleum: gasoline tax (H.R. 3415), consideration (see H. Res. 436) [16MY] Taxation: exclude long-term capital gains from gross income (see H.R. 2861) [5JA] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 104-615) [10JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Consideration of H.J. Res. 175, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 104-534) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606) [6JN] Consideration of H.R. 3019, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 104-474) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3415, Gasoline Tax: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 104-580) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3754, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 104-663) [9JY] Consideration of Motion To Dispose of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1643, Most-Favored-Nation Status for [[Page 3014]] Bulgaria: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 334) (H. Rept. 104-447) [4JA] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1358, National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory Conveyance to Massachusetts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 104-449) [5JA] DRONENBERG, ERNEST Appointments National Commission on Restructuring the IRS [22MY] DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3847) [18JY] DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Justice Bills and resolutions Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 3067) [12MR] ------prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (see H.R. 3852, 3908) [18JY] [26JY] DRUGS related term(s) Crime; Pharmaceuticals Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3603) [7JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration (see H. Res. 451) [10JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 496) [31JY] Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 518, 520) [11SE] Courts: payment of the costs of court-appointed attorneys in certain criminal cases (see H.R. 3027) [6MR] ------sentencing of persons convicted of lesser drug offenses (see H.R. 3080) [13MR] ------treatment of sentences relative to powdered cocaine (see H.R. 3154, 3196, 4038) [22MR] [28MR] [9SE] Crime: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 3067) [12MR] ------death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 4170) [25SE] ------mandatory life imprisonment for second conviction of individuals for certain felonies (see H.R. 3223) [29MR] ------national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992) [29FE] ------penalties relative to distribution of controlled substances with the intent to facilitate a rape or sexual battery (see H.R. 3341, 3905) [25AP] [25JY] ------penalties relative to drug-facilitated crimes involving violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 4137) [24SE] ------prosecution of violent, repeat, juvenile offenders (see H.R. 3565, 3698) [4JN] [20JN] Dept. of Defense: assist the procurement of law enforcement equipment for counterdrug activities by State and local governments (see H.R. 2931) [1FE] Dept. of HHS: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3059) [8MR] Dept. of HUD: withhold public housing assistance to State agencies that impede eviction of a tenant (see H.R. 3865) [22JY] Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Administration: establish (see H.R. 3847) [18JY] Employment: safety-sensitive functions relative to individuals that abuse controlled substances (see H.R. 4017) [2AU] FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] ------defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 4277) [28SE] Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: certification of drugs containing insulin and antibiotics (see H.R. 3672) [18JN] Firearms: mandatory minimum penalties for use during commission of a Federal crime (see H.R. 3382, 3988) [1MY] [2AU] Foreign policy: establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689) [20JN] Foreign trade: imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023) [6MR] ------require cooperation from trade partners in preventing illegal drug traffic (see H.R. 4290) [28SE] Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 3600) [6JN] Health: administration of drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3149) [21MR] ------regulation of pharmacists (see H.R. 3260) [17AP] Health care professionals: facilitate the dissemination to physicians of scientific information on drug therapies and medical devices (see H.R. 2932) [1FE] House Rules: random drug testing of officers and employees (see H. Res. 512) [2AU] ------require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 510, 519) [2AU] [11SE] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 3390) [2MY] Insurance: treatment of prescription drugs (see H.R. 3991) [2AU] Medicare: allow use of parenteral nutrients for renal dialysis treatments (see H.R. 4185) [25SE] ------coverage of certain antibiotics parenterally administered at home (see H.R. 3262, 4248) [17AP] [27SE] ------eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunity suppressing drugs (see H.R. 3138) [21MR] ------pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 3757) [8JY] Medicare/Medicaid: provide orientation and medical profiles for enrollees and require health plans to assure child immunizations (see H.R. 4160) [24SE] Methamphetamine: prevent manufacturing and use (see H.R. 3852, 3908) [18JY] [26JY] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] ------make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947; H.J. Res. 162) [1FE] [5MR] ------safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] National Guard: authorize participation in drug interdiction efforts (see H.R. 3524) [23MY] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Pharmaceuticals: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Prescription Drug Price Review Board: establish (see H.R. 3691) [20JN] Public housing: Federal commitment to eliminate crime (see H.R. 3150) [21MR] Radioactive substances: review use of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 3065) [12MR] San Francisco, CA: recognize the significance of the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park (see H.R. 3193) [28MR] States: provide Federal grants for drug testing projects (see H.R. 3778) [10JY] Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] Tariff: HIV protease inhibitor chemicals (see H.R. 3977) [2AU] ------pharmaceutical-grade phospholipids (see H.R. 4273) [27SE] Tobacco products: consideration of addiction to nicotine as a disability (see H. Con. Res. 223) [26SE] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] U.S. Sentencing Commission: require a study of sentencing for drug offenses where domestic violence has occurred (see H.R. 4246) [27SE] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] Messages National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton [29AP] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia: President Clinton [23AP] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-726) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] Animal Drug Availability Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2508) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (S. 641) (H. Rept. 104-545) [30AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Reform and Oversight, National Drug Policy--Review of the Status of the Drug War: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-486) [19MR] DRUNKEN DRIVING Bills and resolutions Federal-State relations: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 4128) [20SE] D&S INTERNATIONAL, INC. Bills and resolutions Relief (see H.R. 3502) [21MY] DUNCAN, JOHN J., JR. (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Aviation: preemployment review of prospective pilot records (see H.R. 3536) [29MY] ------prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (see H.R. 3267) [18AP] Battle of Midway National Memorial: establish (see H.R. 3597) [6JN] Metric system: modification of highway signs (see H.R. 3617) [12JN] DUNN, JENNIFER (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced by Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3543) [29MY] National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit an appropriation request to provide priority funding (see H.R. 3291) [23AP] Pang, Martin: extradition from Brazil to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132) [5JA] Snoqualmie National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. 3497) [21MY] Taxation: treatment of tax free corporate liquidations and receipt of debt-financed property in such a liquidation (see H.R. 4243) [27SE] [[Page 3015]] DURBIN, RICHARD J. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of HHS: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3059) [8MR] Health care facilities: waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 4244) [27SE] House Rules: postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (see H. Res. 358) [1FE] Insurance: establish consumer protection standards for the purchase of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] Taxation: treatment of long-term health care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] DUTCH JOHN, UT Bills and resolutions Local government: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist in the interim delivery of basic services (see H.R. 3486) [16MY] EAGER, AZ Bills and resolutions Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 3069) [12MR] EARTHQUAKES related term(s) Disasters Bills and resolutions Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] Taxation: exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] EAST HAMPTON, NY Reports filed Suffolk County, NY, Property Acquisition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 104-529) [22AP] EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Bills and resolutions General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation (see H. Res. 542) [26SE] International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564, 4096) [4JN] [17SE] Poland: anniversary of adoption of constitution (see H. Con. Res. 165) [18AP] Yugoslavia: human and political rights of the Bosnian people of the Sanjak region in Serbia and Montenegro (see H. Con. Res. 217) [24SE] Messages Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [30JA] [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [3JA] ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) Clean Air Act; Hazardous Substances; Recycled materials; Recycling; Water Appointments Conferees: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions Air pollution: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518) [23MY] ------regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 3818) [16JY] ------regulatory requirements relative to upwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4339) [3OC] Antarctic Treaty: implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (see H.R. 3060) [12MR] ------implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 211) [10SE] Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 3789) [11JY] Bergen County, NJ: recovery of costs associated with the cleanup of the Stepan Property Superfund Site (see H.R. 3319) [24AP] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3620) [12JN] Budget: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] California: enhance water quality and supply (see H.R. 4048) [11SE] ------promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (see H.R. 4032) [5SE] California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (see H.R. 4126) [19SE] Calumet Ecological Park: feasibility study (see H.R. 3412) [8MY] CERCLA: eligibility for Federal assistance relative to development of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3746) [27JN] ------establish loan program for cleanup of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3214) [29MR] ------treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Chesapeake Bay: establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests (see H.R. 3309) [24AP] Clean Air Act: amend (see H.R. 3519) [23MY] ------provide regulatory relief and preserve jobs (see H.R. 3446) [10MY] Coastal zones: clarify Corps of Engineers responsibilities to promote and carry out shore protection projects (see H.R. 3551) [29MY] Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] Crime: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 4218) [26SE] Custom Service: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to U.S. emission standards (see H.R. 3961) [2AU] Deepwater Port Act: amend (see H.R. 2940) [1FE] Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4336) [1OC] Dept. of the Navy: enhance and increase knowledge of the oceans (see H.R. 3363) [30AP] Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293) [23AP] Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919, 3093) [31JA] [14MR] Electric power: establish a commission to minimize the environmental impacts associated with electric utility restructuring (see H.R. 3172) [27MR] Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (see H. Res. 466) [26JN] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 3670, 3868) [18JN] [23JY] EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391) [2MY] ------reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 4308) [28SE] ------revise water quality criteria for ammonia (see H.R. 4107) [18SE] FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626) [12JN] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (see H.R. 3639) [13JN] FERC: disapproving of rules concerning open access transmission services of public utilities (see H.J. Res. 178) [1MY] Foreign policy: U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189) [18JN] Foreign trade: require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014) [2AU] Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145) [24SE] Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see H.R. 3541) [29MY] Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 3849) [18JY] ------exempt transportation by certain vehicles from Government regulations (see H.R. 3153) [22MR] ------improve accountability and safety of hazardous waste facilities (see H.R. 4009, 4272) [2AU] [27SE] ------protect residents and localities from irresponsibly sited waste facilities (see H.R. 3780) [10JY] House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 513) [2AU] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489) [25JY] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 3387) [1MY] Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] Maine: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824) [16JY] Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] Marine resources: authorizing National Marine Sanctuary Program appropriations (see H.R. 3090) [14MR] Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (see H.R. 2939) [1FE] Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress [19SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] ------extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] ------U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] National Environmental Education Act: extend programs (see H.R. 3645) [13JN] National Environmental Science and Policy Academy: feasibility study (see H.R. 4175) [25SE] National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3487) [16MY] National Park Foundation: reform (see H.R. 3819) [16JY] Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 3127) [20MR] New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (see H.R. 4030, 4034) [5SE] Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] ------improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (see H.R. 3573) [4JN] ------regulation of above-ground storage tanks (see H.R. 3283) [22AP] Public lands: enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (see H.R. 3470) [16MY] Radioactive substances: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 3394) [7MY] Refuse disposal: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] [[Page 3016]] ------funding for dredged material disposal relative to wetlands (see H.R. 3152) [22MR] Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (see H.R. 2988) [28FE] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604) [6MR] [10JN] ------amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] San Isabel National Forest, CO: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 3969) [2AU] Small Business Act: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437) [10MY] Solid waste: allow petition submittal for the prevention of certain waste facilities construction in environmentally disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 2845) [4JA] ------State control over disposal of solid waste imported from other nations (see H.R. 4049) [11SE] ------State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), consideration (see H. Res. 349) [30JA] South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686) [20JN] Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 2846, 4200) [4JA] [26SE] ------refundable income credit to businesses which recycle office wastes (see H.R. 3955) [2AU] ------suspension of tax on ozone-depleting chemicals used as propellants in metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 3416) [8MY] ------treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (see H.R. 3747) [27JN] Technology: development and use of new environmental monitoring technology (see H.R. 3906) [25JY] Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 4288) [28SE] Treaties and agreements: negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291) [28SE] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261) [27SE] ------implementation of Great Lakes Fishery Restoration Study Report (see H.R. 4028) [5SE] Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2967) [23FE] Walker River Basin: conservation and stabilization of water quantity and quality for fish habitat (see H.R. 3971) [2AU] Water: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 3948) [1AU] ------extend date for the transfer of certain amounts to be available for drinking water State revolving funds (see H.R. 3902) [25JY] ------public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3280, 3429) [18AP] [9MY] ------require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656) [13JN] ------sediments decontamination technology (see H.R. 3112) [19MR] Water pollution: disposal of contaminated dredged materials in Port of New York-New Jersey (see H.R. 4317) [28SE] ------State waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (see H.R. 3299) [23AP] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] ------disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation, and enhancement through establishment of a mitigation banking program (see H.R. 3692) [20JN] Women: effect of environment on health (see H.R. 3509) [22MY] Conference reports Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Messages NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management: President Clinton [9JY] Motions Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Reports filed Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 104-521) [16AP] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708) [25JY] Deepwater Port Act Amendments: Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2940) (H. Rept. 104-692) [18JY] Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104-778) [9SE] Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3868) (H. Rept. 104-712) [26JY] EPA State Grants To Finance the Construction or Improvement of Water Supply Systems: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2747) (H. Rept. 104-515) [29MR] Exempt Transportation of Hazardous Substances by Certain Vehicles From Government Regulations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 104-791) [17SE] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [23JY] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3387) (H. Rept. 104-645) [27JN] Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717) [29JY] Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty Implementation: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3060) (H. Rept. 104-593) [23MY] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807) [18SE] Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2967) (H. Rept. 104-536) [24AP] Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] ECONOMY Bills and resolutions Business and industry: authorize judicial review of agency certifications of the economic impact of regulations on small entities (see H.R. 3048) [7MR] ------discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252) [16AP] ------ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 3277) [18AP] ------establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 3353) [30AP] ------require employers to notify workers of reductions in business operations (see H.R. 3369) [30AP] California: promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (see H.R. 4032) [5SE] Contracts: require wages paid under a Federal contract be above local poverty line (see H.R. 3229, 3463) [29MR] [15MY] Crime: protect proprietary economic information (see H.R. 3723) [26JN] Dept. of HHS: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3059) [8MR] Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 3987) [2AU] Employment: ensure economic self-sufficiency for participants in adult training programs (see H.R. 3616) [11JN] ------extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 3271) [18AP] Federal aid programs: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919, 3093) [31JA] [14MR] Foreign trade: most-favored-nation status for certain nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2926) [1FE] ------require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014) [2AU] ------technical corrections in legislation (see H.R. 3815) [16JY] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Immigration: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 3962) [2AU] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] ------make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947) [1FE] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3265, 3383, 3481) [17AP] [1MY] [16MY] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] ------extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] ------U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3375, 3395, 3415, 3420, 3457) [1MY] [7MY] [8MY] [15MY] ------gasoline tax (H.R. 3415), consideration (see H. Res. 436) [16MY] ------transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372, 3384) [1MY] Public works: national program to create jobs and restore infrastructure (see H.R. 3469) [16MY] Taxation: credit for business investments in economically distressed areas (see H.R. 2847) [4JA] ------replace individual and corporate income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes with a value-added tax (see H.R. 4050) [11SE] ------require use of dynamic economic modeling in the preparation of estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H. Con. Res. 170) [2MY] ------treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] [[Page 3017]] ------treatment of worker retraining expenditures (see H.R. 2998) [29FE] Tourist trade: revitalize industry and provide airport security (see H.R. 4312) [28SE] Treaties and agreements: negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291) [28SE] Unemployment: emergency compensation (see H.R. 4263) [27SE] Messages Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: President Clinton [2OC] Economic Report: President Clinton [16FE] National Emergency Relative to Lapse of the Export Administration Act: President Clinton [4JN] Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Veto of H.R. 743, Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: President Clinton [30JY] Motions House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Petroleum: gasoline tax (H.R. 3415) [21MY] Reports filed Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3415, Gasoline Tax: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 104-580) [16MY] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number for Consumer Assistance: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 447) (H. Rept. 104-753) [2AU] Foreign Trade Legislation Technical Corrections: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3815) (H. Rept. 104-718) [29JY] Gasoline Tax: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3415) (H. Rept. 104-576) [16MY] Protect Proprietary Economic Information: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 104-788) [16SE] EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Schools Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance [18JY] Bills and resolutions Apache National Forest: conveyance of land to the Alpine Elementary School District (see H.R. 3547) [29MY] Appropriations: funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144) [1FE] Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] Business and industry: recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 3921) [30JY] Children and youth: develop elementary and secondary school curriculum standards (see H.R. 3257) [16AP] ------establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 4161) [24SE] Colleges and universities: participation by historically black graduate professional schools in certain education grant programs (see H.R. 3055) [7MR] ------protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 4207) [26SE] ------provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 3476) [16MY] Collegs and universities: tuition prepayment plans that guarantee a college education at a fixed price (see H. Res. 506) [1AU] Commission on the Advancement of Women in the Science and Engineering Work Forces: establish (see H.R. 3726) [26JN] Congressional Office of Compliance: provide educational assistance to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 401) [15AP] Crime: reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] ------require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470) [27JN] ------use of certain grant funds to provide parental education (see H.R. 3833) [17JY] Dept. of Defense: technical corrections relative to certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 4282) [28SE] Dept. of Education: eligibility standards for short term educational programs (see H.R. 2914) [31JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require that educational assistance programs offices be located within the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3036) [6MR] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3867) [23JY] District of Columbia: treatment of pension funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see H.R. 4041) [10SE] Employment: ensure economic self-sufficiency for participants in adult training programs (see H.R. 3616) [11JN] ------provide training assistance to individuals employed in an economically depressed industry and area (see H.R. 3403) [7MY] English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 3850, 3898) [18JY] [25JY] ------declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123), consideration (see H. Res. 499) [31JY] Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] Federal aid programs: participation of local agencies in certain programs independent of State involvement (see H.R. 3313) [24AP] ------provide interest subsidies for construction and renovation of schools (see H.R. 4309) [28SE] Federal Family Education Loan Program: permit financial institutions to pay origination fees of borrowers (see H.R. 3863) [22JY] Financial aid grants: provide for certain colleges and technical schools (see H.R. 3919) [30JY] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 184) [16JY] George Bush School of Government and Public Service: funding (see H.R. 3803) [12JY] George Washington University: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 139) [31JA] Goals 2000--Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105) [18SE] Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of president (see H.R. 4098) [17SE] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 3022) [6MR] ------establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 4069) [12SE] ------improve and expand programs relative to pregnancy (see H.R. 4217) [26SE] History: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 226) [27SE] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] ------access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] Impact Aid Program: reform (see H.R. 2886) [25JA] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorization (see H.R. 3268) [18AP] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: reform board appointment process (see H.R. 3049) [7MR] Law enforcement officers: provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] Local government: allow jurisdictions flexibility in use of certain funds (see H.R. 3135) [21MR] Medicare: reimbursement of education costs for residents enrolled in certain primary care training programs (see H.R. 4271) [27SE] Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 3631) [12JN] National Center for History in the Schools: express disapproval of standards for teaching U.S. and world history (see H. Res. 348) [25JA] National Environmental Education Act: extend programs (see H.R. 3645) [13JN] National Environmental Science and Policy Academy: feasibility study (see H.R. 4175) [25SE] National objectives: promote science and technology (see H.R. 3709) [25JN] ------restore equal educational opportunity (see H.R. 4304) [28SE] National Science Scholars Program: reestablish (see H.R. 3648) [13JN] Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 3066) [12MR] NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 521) [12SE] Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] ------improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Pennsylvania: modification of State agreement under Social Security relative to certain students (see H.R. 3450) [14MY] Prayer: constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public institutions (see H.J. Res. 186) [23JY] Presidential Honors Scholarships: authorize awarding to certain graduating secondary school students (see H.R. 4259) [27SE] Programs: deny funds to programs that allow corporal punishment (see H.R. 2918) [31JA] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Real estate: provide hold-harmless payment amounts for impact-aid payments relative to Federal acquisition of real property (see H.R. 3269) [18AP] Schools: maximize use of available technology (see H.R. 4180) [25SE] ------parental access to children's curriculum and records (see H.R. 3324, 3947) [25AP] [1AU] States: drug and violence prevention programs funding (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] ------reimburse for costs of educating certain illegal alien students (see H.R. 4062, 4303) [12SE] [28SE] Student loans: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements (see H.R. 3002) [4MR] Taxation: allow companies to donate scientific equipment to schools (see H.R. 3498) [21MY] ------refundable credit for the contribution of books to libraries (see H.R. 3979) [2AU] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 3737) [27JN] ------treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 3245, 4323) [15AP] [28SE] ------treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 3157) [22MR] ------treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 3842) [17JY] ------treatment of tuition and related expenses relative to nonpublic elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 4222) [26SE] ------use of individual retirement accounts for post-secondary education or job retraining expenses (see H.R. 4334) [30SE] Technology: improve quality of technical education in manufacturing and vocational technologies (see H.R. 3191) [28MR] Veterans: allow enrollment at certain branches or extensions of institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2851) [5JA] ------eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------make permanent alternative teacher certification programs (see H.R. 2868) [23JA] Conference reports Workforce and Career Development Act (H.R. 1617) [25JY] [[Page 3018]] Messages Corp. for Public Broadcasting: President Clinton [9JY] Economic Report: President Clinton [16FE] Motions English language: declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123) [1AU] Reports filed Apache National Forest Land Conveyance to the Alpine Elementary School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3547) (H. Rept. 104-759) [4SE] California Land Conveyance to the Del Norte County Unified School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2709) (H. Rept. 104-763) [4SE] Consideration of H.R. 123, English Language Empowerment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 104-734) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3867) (H. Rept. 104-719) [30JY] English Language Empowerment Act: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 123) (H. Rept. 104- 723) [30JY] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Impact Aid Program Technical Corrections: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 104-560) [7MY] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3268) (H. Rept. 104-614) [10JN] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees Appointment Process: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3049) (H. Rept. 104-505) [28MR] Opening of Campus Security Crime Logs at Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 104-776) [5SE] Participation by Historically Black Graduate Professional Schools in Certain Education Grant Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 104- 504) [28MR] Permit Financial Institutions Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program To Pay Origination Fees of Borrowers: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3863) (H. Rept. 104-775) [5SE] Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] Workforce and Career Development Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1617) (H. Rept. 104-707) [25JY] EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT Motions Enact (H.R. 2703) [13MR] [14MR] EHRLICH, ROBERT L., JR. (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: denial of nurse aide training programs relative to quality or operation (see H.R. 3233) [15AP] Medicaid: preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3232, 3632) [15AP] [12JN] Nursing homes: nurses aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 3633) [12JN] EL DORADO COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Sly Park Dam and Reservoir: sale by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 3903) [25JY] Reports filed Sly Park Dam and Reservoir Sale by the Dept. of the Interior: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 104-768) [4SE] ELDERLY see Senior Citizens ELECTIONS Bills and resolutions Absentee ballots: extend the period for receipt (see H.R. 3058) [8MR] Bass, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 539) [26SE] China, Republic of: tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154) [26MR] Computers: provide candidates for Federal offices free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 3700) [20JN] Congress: set date for convening of 105th Congress and the date for the counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 198) [28SE] Constitutional amendments: expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 171, 187) [29MR] [25JY] ------regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 172) [18AP] District of Columbia: treatment of employees relative to participation in political campaigns (see H.R. 3918) [30JY] Electoral College: constitutional amendment to abolish (see H.J. Res. 180) [12JN] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3461) [15MY] ------require quarterly candidate reports to be filed electronically and accessible through the Internet (see H.R. 3653) [13JN] Federal Election Campaign Act: amend (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] House of Representatives: establish a commission on size of membership and election process (see H.R. 4076) [12SE] ------limit election expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 3651) [13JN] ------limitations on campaign contributions to qualifying and nonqualifying candidates (see H.R. 3122) [20MR] ------prevent mass mailings during an election year (see H.R. 3773) [10JY] House Rules: require Members to establish office policies relative to the use of computer software, programs, and data bases (see H. Res. 533) [24SE] Perot, H. Ross: inclusion in Presidential debates (see H. Res. 555) [30SE] Political campaigns: comply with campaign spending limits and enhance importance of individual and intradistrict contributions (see H.R. 3912) [26JY] ------disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] ------establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 4327) [28SE] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2944, 3053, 3274, 3505, 3543, 3588, 3760, 3800, 3820) [1FE] [7MR] [18AP] [22MY] [29MY] [5JN] [9JY] [12JY] [16JY] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (see H. Res. 373) [6MR] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), consideration (see H. Res. 481) [17JY] ------prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 3683) [19JN] ------require that odd-numbered year contributions be from individuals only (see H.R. 3397) [7MY] ------revise rules on independent expenditures (see H.R. 3208) [29MR] ------spending limits on Federal campaigns (see H.R. 3658) [13JN] President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 180) [12JN] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] Public opinion polls: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 4267) [27SE] Rose, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 538) [26SE] Sierra Leone: elections (see H. Con. Res. 160) [15AP] States: clarify procedure for determining population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 3589) [5JN] Taxation: eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 3430) [9MY] ------treatment of income of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 3306, 3451) [24AP] [14MY] Voting: reform voter registration procedures (see H.R. 4209) [26SE] ------secure rights of former felons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 3028) [6MR] Motions Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820) [25JY] Reports filed Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3760) (H. Rept. 104-677) [16JY] Consideration of H.R. 3820, Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 104-685) [17JY] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Bass: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 104-853) [26SE] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Rose: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 104-852) [26SE] Eliminate Bilingual Voting Requirements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 351) (H. Rept. 104-728) [31JY] ELECTRIC POWER related term(s) Power Resources Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (see H.R. 4013) [2AU] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Kentucky (see H.R. 2869) [23JA] ------extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 4177) [25SE] Free enterprise: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4297) [28SE] Power resources: privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administration and certain TVA facilities (see H.R. 3878) [23JY] ------provide moratorium on retail wheeling of electric energy relative to transboundary pollution (see H.R. 4316) [28SE] Public lands: right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] Public utilities: establish a commission to minimize the environmental impacts associated with electric utility restructuring (see H.R. 3172) [27MR] ------provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 2929, 3782, 3790) [1FE] [11JY] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Taxation: treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] Reports filed FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 104-508) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Kentucky: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 104-507) [28MR] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 104-512) [28MR] [[Page 3019]] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 104-510) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Ohio: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2816) (H. Rept. 104-511) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2695) (H. Rept. 104-509) [28MR] ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER ACT Bills and resolutions Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221, 3246) [29MR] [15AP] ELECTRONICS Bills and resolutions Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Crime: prohibit certain uses of computers in the furtherance of crimes (see H.R. 4095) [17SE] Food stamps: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 3697) [20JN] OMB: establish electronic data reporting standards (see H.R. 3869) [23JY] Public opinion polls: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 4267) [27SE] Schools: maximize use of available technology (see H.R. 4180) [25SE] Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] Taxation: treatment of computer software (see H.R. 4169) [25SE] Technology: competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] EMERGENCY COMMISSION TO END THE TRADE DEFICIT Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3987) [2AU] EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Commodities: purchase of commodities using State funds (see H.R. 3978) [2AU] EMERSON, BILL (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] EMERSON, BILL (a former Representative from Missouri) Appointments Attendees of Funeral [26JN] EMIGRATION Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: provide remedy for inadequate trade benefits to the U.S. and restrictions on free emigration from other countries (see H.R. 4289) [28SE] Messages Mongolian Emigration Laws and Policies: President Clinton [5SE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [30JA] [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [3JA] EMPLOYEE COMMUTING FLEXIBILITY ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1227): consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] Conference reports Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Motions Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 1227, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Provisions: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 1227) (H. Rept. 104-585) [20MY] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT Bills and resolutions Dept. of Labor: issuance of guidelines relative to ERISA and insurance company general accounts (see H.R. 3114) [19MR] Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520, 3708) [23MY] [25JN] Pensions: amend rules governing litigation relative to retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4237) [27SE] ------promote availability of private pensions (see H.R. 4005) [2AU] Retiree benefits: extend continuation of coverage of certain health benefits (see H.R. 4162) [24SE] Taxation: modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 4099) [17SE] Reports filed National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] EMPLOYMENT related term(s) Unemployment Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions AID: provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3870) [23JY] Airlines and airports: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 3187) [28MR] Airport security personnel: standards (see H.R. 4205) [26SE] Aviation: preemployment review of prospective pilot records (see H.R. 3536) [29MY] Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252) [16AP] ------ensure economic equity for women (see H.R. 3857) [18JY] ------establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 3353) [30AP] ------pay equity and labor protection for contingent workers (see H.R. 3657) [13JN] ------prohibit employment discrimination relative to participation in labor organization activities (see H.R. 3763) [9JY] ------provide leave for employees relative to adopted or foster children (see H.R. 3681) [19JN] ------provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] ------require employers to notify workers of reductions in business operations (see H.R. 3369) [30AP] ------treatment of temporary and part-time workers (see H.R. 3682) [19JN] California: promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (see H.R. 4032) [5SE] Children and youth: consolidate and expand Federal child care programs (see H.R. 3860) [18JY] ------deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294) [23AP] ------establish child retirement accounts (see H.R. 4253) [27SE] Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 4117) [19SE] Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Clean Air Act: provide regulatory relief and preserve jobs (see H.R. 3446) [10MY] Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166) [25SE] Collective bargaining: permit additional remedies in certain unfair labor practice cases (see H.R. 3764) [9JY] Commission on the Advancement of Women in the Science and Engineering Work Forces: establish (see H.R. 3726) [26JN] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of White House Travel Office personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of final regulations relative to employing offices and employees of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 504; H. Con. Res. 207) [1AU] Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125) [19SE] Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 3095) [14MR] ------require wages paid under a Federal contract be above local poverty line (see H.R. 3229, 3463) [29MR] [15MY] Correctional institutions: prevent services performed by inmates from being treated as employment (see H.R. 3858) [18JY] ------use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3776) [10JY] Crime: penalties for fraud and related activity involving work authorization documents relative to Social Security cards (see H.R. 3724) [26JN] Dept. of Defense: prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843) [17JY] ------provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 3668) [18JN] ------technical corrections relative to certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 4282) [28SE] Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 3791) [11JY] Dept. of Labor: protect employer rights (see H.R. 3211) [29MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: compliance with veterans' preference requirements (see H.R. 3594) [6JN] Disabled: safety-sensitive functions relative to individuals that abuse controlled substances (see H.R. 4017) [2AU] District of Columbia: treatment of employees relative to participation in political campaigns (see H.R. 3918) [30JY] ------treatment of pension funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] ------waive reduction for early retirement to assist in workforce downsizing efforts (see H.R. 3336) [25AP] Education: improve quality of technical education in manufacturing and vocational technologies (see H.R. 3191) [28MR] EEOC: provide funding and remedies for certain instances of sexual harassment (see H.R. 3646) [13JN] ERISA: amend rules governing litigation relative to retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4237) [27SE] ------extend continuation of coverage of certain retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4162) [24SE] FAA: compliance with veterans' preference requirements during reductions in force (see H.R. 3593) [6JN] [[Page 3020]] Fair Labor Standards Act: disregard additional payments for calculation of overtime compensation (see H.R. 3087) [14MR] ------provide an exemption of overtime compensation for employees of contractors of the Federal Government (see H.R. 3094) [14MR] Families and domestic relations: enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266) [17AP] Family and Medical Leave Act: employer requirements (see H.R. 3296) [23AP] ------expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] Federal aid programs: ensure economic self-sufficiency for participants in adult training programs (see H.R. 3616) [11JN] ------provide adjustment assistance to workers displaced because of any Federal program, project, or activity (see H.R. 4292) [28SE] ------provide training assistance to individuals employed in an economically depressed industry and area (see H.R. 3403) [7MY] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health and pension plans (see H.R. 3528) [23MY] Federal employees: amend civil service laws (see H.R. 3841) [17JY] ------appeals process relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3205) [29MR] ------establish demonstration project to assess feasibility of temporary placement of displaced workers in other Federal or private employment (see H.R. 3649) [13JN] ------pension eligibility of former spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3574) [4JN] ------provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3532) [23MY] ------reduce administrative costs and improve services relative to relocation allowances (see H.R. 3637) [13JN] ------relief of certain former spouses (see H.R. 3428) [9MY] ------selection of certain physicians to provide medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3204) [29MR] ------treatment of medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3203) [29MR] ------treatment of survivor annuities for children relative to marriage (see H.R. 2858) [5JA] Fish and fishing: authorize certain disaster assistance to commercial fishermen through State and local governments and nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 2956) [1FE] Foreign trade: impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 3812, 4037) [12JY] [5SE] ------require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014) [2AU] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 4052) [11SE] ------limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3477, 3482) [16MY] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3185) [28MR] ------prohibit certain clauses and programs in health care insurance and employment contracts (see H.R. 3222) [29MR] ------prohibit certain clauses in health plans that indemnify the insurer against liability (see H.R. 3695) [20JN] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3101, 3226, 3425, 3436) [14MR] [29MR] [9MY] [10MY] Health care professionals: provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3212) [29MR] Homeless: reintegration assistance for veterans (see H.R. 3611) [11JN] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration (see H. Res. 384) [14MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] Income: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 4031) [5SE] ------enhance and protect retirement savings (see H.R. 4321) [28SE] ------payment of wages to individuals who use employer-owned vehicles (H.R. 1227), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 2391), consideration (see H. Res. 488) [24JY] ------provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520, 3708) [23MY] [25JN] ------use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 4266) [27SE] Insurance: establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 3030) [6MR] Job Corps: ensure a drug-free, safe, and cost effective program (see H.R. 3169) [27MR] Labor unions: ensure that employees paying mandatory dues may object to the use of their dues for noncollective-bargaining activities (see H.R. 3580) [5JN] Law enforcement: overtime requirements of certain employees working at police training facilities (see H.R. 4172) [25SE] Law enforcement officers: establish a national clearinghouse to assist in background checks of law enforcement applicants (see H.R. 3263) [17AP] ------funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 2922) [31JA] Legislative branch of the Government: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] Medicare/Medicaid: use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (see H.R. 4219) [26SE] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3265, 3383, 3481) [17AP] [1MY] [16MY] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] ------extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] ------U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3162, 3168) [26MR] [27MR] New Borns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] NLRB: allow individuals against whom injunctive relief is sought an opportunity to review and respond to legal memoranda and documents (see H.R. 3091) [14MR] ------resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (see H.R. 4247) [27SE] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 3234) [15AP] ------establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 4178) [25SE] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Pennsylvania: modification of State agreement under Social Security relative to certain students (see H.R. 3450) [14MY] Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 3688) [20JN] ------promote availability of private pensions (see H.R. 4005) [2AU] Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 3683) [19JN] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Michigan to conduct ``To Strengthen Michigan Families'' project (see H.R. 3732) [27JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (see H.R. 3562) [4JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (H.R. 3562), consideration (see H. Res. 446) [5JN] ------ensure States have sufficient funds to assure effectiveness of work requirements of certain programs (see H.R. 3999) [2AU] ------reform (see H.R. 2915, 3507, 3612, 3734, 3829, 3832) [31JA] [22MY] [11JN] [27JN] [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 2915), consideration (see H. Res. 425) [6MY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] ------reform unemployment benefit system (see H.R. 3738) [27JN] Public works: national program to create jobs and restore infrastructure (see H.R. 3469) [16MY] Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 3413) [8MY] Retraining: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 3271) [18AP] SBA: reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 3990) [2AU] Small business: establish labor and tax provisions (see H.R. 4252) [27SE] ------provide development assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3994) [2AU] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into personal investment plans (see H.R. 2953) [1FE] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3538) [29MY] Taxation: allow small businesses credit for family and medical leave and for wages of employees who work at home to reduce child care needs (see H.R. 3836) [17JY] ------apply denial of deduction for excessive employee compensation to all employees (see H.R. 4124) [19SE] ------contribution limits for certain pension plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] ------credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3584) [5JN] ------credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 4176) [25SE] ------dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 4154) [24SE] ------eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 3430) [9MY] ------employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 2985) [28FE] ------increase contributions for defined pension plans (see H.R. 3965) [2AU] ------modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 4099) [17SE] [[Page 3021]] ------provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 3467) [16MY] ------reduce certain benefits allowable to profitable, large corporations that make workforce reductions (see H.R. 3333) [25AP] ------reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old- age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------repeal the withholding of income taxes and require individuals to pay estimated taxes on a monthly basis (see H.R. 3343) [25AP] ------require income tax instructions provide explanation of laws relative to a balanced budget (see H.R. 2884) [25JA] ------State establishment of health insurance systems for temporarily unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3092) [14MR] ------treatment of certain capital gains deposited in individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3550) [29MY] ------treatment of elected tax collectors (see H.R. 4301) [28SE] ------treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] ------treatment of health coverage for certain workers who leave employment (see H.R. 3342) [25AP] ------treatment of income of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 3306, 3451) [24AP] [14MY] ------treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 3157) [22MR] ------treatment of legal expenses relative to sexual harassment suits (see H.R. 3530) [23MY] ------treatment of severance payments (see H.R. 2999) [29FE] ------treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 3677) [19JN] ------treatment of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3104) [18MR] ------treatment of worker retraining expenditures (see H.R. 2998) [29FE] ------use of individual retirement accounts for post-secondary education or job retraining expenses (see H.R. 4334) [30SE] Treaties and agreements: negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291) [28SE] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] Unemployment: emergency compensation (see H.R. 4263) [27SE] Veterans: allow enrollment at certain branches or extensions of institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2851) [5JA] ------eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------make permanent alternative teacher certification programs (see H.R. 2868) [23JA] ------strengthen veterans' preference and increase employment opportunities (see H.R. 3586, 3938) [5JN] [1AU] Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 3054) [7MR] Water: adjust the maximum hour exemption for water delivery company employees (see H.R. 3326) [25AP] White House Travel Office: relief of individuals terminated from employment (see H.R. 2894, 2937) [25JA] [1FE] Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 4204) [26SE] ------treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3510, 3511) [22MY] Conference reports Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Workforce and Career Development Act (H.R. 1617) [25JY] Messages Family Friendly Workplace Act: President Clinton [27SE] Federal Labor Relations Authority Report: President Clinton [27SE] Retirement Savings and Security Act: President Clinton [23MY] Veto of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act: President Clinton [22JA] Veto of H.R. 743, Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: President Clinton [30JY] Motions Government: allow members of employee associations to represent their views before the Government (H.R. 782) [1AU] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [21MR] [11SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report [25SE] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] Reports filed Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3536) (H. Rept. 104-684) [17JY] Civil Service Law Amendments: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3841) (H. Rept. 104-831) [24SE] Clarify Exemption of Houseparents From Minimum Wage and Maximum Hour Requirements: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2531) (H. Rept. 104-592) [23MY] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY], (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 1227, Employee Commuting Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 2391, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 488) (H. Rept. 104-704) [24JY] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' Welfare Reform Project: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Employee Commuting Flexibility Act: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 1227) (H. Rept. 104- 585) [20MY] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [8MR] [21MR] ------Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] Provide Compensatory Time for All Employees: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2391) (H. Rept. 104-670) [11JY] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2594) (H. Rept. 104-525) [18AP] Relief of Individuals Terminated From White House Travel Office: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2937) (H. Rept. 104- 484) [18MR] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] Strengthen Veterans' Preference and Increase Employment Opportunities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3586) (H. Rept. 104-675) [12JY] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] Workforce and Career Development Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1617) (H. Rept. 104-707) [25JY] ENDANGERED SPECIES Bills and resolutions Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Ecology and environment: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 4218) [26SE] Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (see H. Res. 466) [26JN] Private property: protect rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] Taxation: incentives for endangered species conservation (see H.R. 3811) [12JY] Reports filed Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104-778) [9SE] ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Bills and resolutions Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] Reauthorization (H.R. 2275): consideration (see H. Res. 466) [26JN] Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104-778) [9SE] ENERGY see Power Resources ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions Conservation of energy: extend certain programs (see H.R. 3670, 3868, 4083) [18JN] [23JY] [17SE] [[Page 3022]] Reports filed Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3868) (H. Rept. 104-712) [26JY] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4083) (H. Rept. 104-814) [20SE] ENGEL, ELIOT L. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced by Education: allow local jurisdictions flexibility in use of certain funds (see H.R. 3135) [21MR] International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 3621) [12JN] Kosovo: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 155) [27MR] Lebanon: withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190) [19JN] Poland: condemn construction of shopping center within internationally protected zone around the Auschwitz death camp (see H. Res. 398) [29MR] ENGINEERING Bills and resolutions Coast Guard: cost estimate for the engineering, design and retrofitting of the icebreaker Mackinaw (see H.R. 4081) [17SE] Commission on the Advancement of Women in the Science and Engineering Work Forces: establish (see H.R. 3726) [26JN] Messages NSF Report: President Clinton [22MY] Science and Engineering Indicators--1996: President Clinton [15MY] ENGLAND see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ENGLISH, PHIL (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize VA medical centers to retain funds collected for health services provision (see H.R. 2913) [31JA] Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 172) [18AP] Employment: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 3271) [18AP] Public welfare programs: reform unemployment benefit system (see H.R. 3738) [27JN] Rental housing: prohibit Federal assistance to owners whose tenants are family members (see H.R. 3963) [2AU] Senior citizens: improvements relative to financial security (see H.R. 3125) [20MR] Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] ------use of current level disability benefits for blind individuals in certain earnings test disability determinations (see H.R. 4091) [17SE] Taxation: application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 4090) [17SE] ------suspension of tax on ozone-depleting chemicals used as propellants in metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 3416) [8MY] ------treatment of beer (see H.R. 3817) [16JY] ------treatment of depreciable business assets (see H.R. 3124) [20MR] ------treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 3126) [20MR] ------treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 3677) [19JN] ENGLISH LANGUAGE EMPOWERMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 123): consideration (see H. Res. 499) [31JY] Motions Enact (H.R. 123) [1AU] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 123, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 104-734) [31JY] Provisions: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 123) (H. Rept. 104-723) [30JY] ENSIGN, JOHN (a Representative from Nevada) Bills and resolutions introduced by Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3776) [10JY] Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 3127) [20MR] Social Security: provide enrollment period for Medicare and medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4298) [28SE] Taxation: treatment of certain accounts involved in the acquisition of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (see H.R. 3047) [7MR] ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT TIMBER CONTRACT EXTENSION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions Air pollution: regulatory requirements relative to upwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4339) [3OC] Ammonia: revise water quality criteria (see H.R. 4107) [18SE] CERCLA: eligibility for Federal assistance relative to development of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3746) [27JN] ------establish loan program for cleanup of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3214) [29MR] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3666) [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3666), consideration (see H. Res. 456) [19JN] Ecology and environment: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 4218) [26SE] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (see H.R. 3639) [13JN] Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] Maine: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824) [16JY] Office of Noise Abatement and Control: reestablish (see H.R. 4308) [28SE] Petroleum: regulation of above-ground storage tanks (see H.R. 3283) [22AP] Refuse disposal: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] ------funding for dredged material disposal relative to wetlands (see H.R. 3152) [22MR] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604) [6MR] [10JN] ------amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] States: distribution of funds for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391) [2MY] Water: sediments decontamination technology (see H.R. 3112) [19MR] Water pollution: disposal of contaminated dredged materials in Port of New York-New Jersey (see H.R. 4317) [28SE] Waterways: disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3666) [20SE] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Motions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3666) [26JN] [11SE] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 456) (H. Rept. 104-630) [19JN] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-812) [20SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-628) [18JN] Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] EPA State Grants To Finance the Construction or Improvement of Water Supply Systems: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2747) (H. Rept. 104-515) [29MR] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 104-454) [30JA] Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Employment: provide funding and remedies for certain instances of sexual harassment (see H.R. 3646) [13JN] ESHOO, ANNA G. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Computers: provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] Insurance: establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 3030) [6MR] Taxation: allow companies to donate scientific equipment to schools (see H.R. 3498) [21MY] Telephones: prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services (see H.R. 3181) [28MR] U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H. Con. Res. 225) [27SE] ESKIMOS see Native Americans ETHICS see Morality and Ethics; Political Ethics ETHNIC GROUPS related term(s) Minorities Bills and resolutions Civil rights: prevent law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092) [17SE] ------prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] [[Page 3023]] Government: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] Health: modify certain programs relative to minority women (see H.R. 3179) [27MR] History: recognition of the heritage of certain areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3305) [24AP] Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial or multiethnic'' on classification lists (see H.R. 3920) [30JY] Selma, AL: recognition of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church as symbol of the struggle for and achievement of African-American voting rights (see H. Res. 487) [22JY] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] EUROPE Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by the Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212) [11SE] Foreign trade: prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050) [7MR] NAFTA: extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564, 4096) [4JN] [17SE] Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (see H. Con. Res. 220) [25SE] Messages Agreement With Poland Relative to Fisheries: President Clinton [13FE] EUROPEAN COMMUNITY see European Union EUROPEAN UNION Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by the Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212) [11SE] Foreign trade: prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050) [7MR] NAFTA: extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] EVANS, LANE (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927) [31JY] ------improve benefits for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 4173) [25SE] Federal employees: military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 3311) [24AP] EVERETT, TERRY (a Representative from Alabama) Bills and resolutions introduced by American Battle Monuments Commission: repair and maintenance of war memorials (see H.R. 3248) [16AP] Veterans: improve programs and benefits (see H.R. 3373) [1MY] ------increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 3458) [15MY] EWING, THOMAS W. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: authorize judicial review of agency certifications of the economic impact of regulations on small entities (see H.R. 3048) [7MR] Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see H.R. 4276) [28SE] Education: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 3002) [4MR] Foreign trade: most-favored-nation status for certain nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2926) [1FE] Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Taxation: application of low-income housing credit on housing units assigned to certain single parents (see H.R. 3503) [22MY] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS Transmittals ACDA: report (EC1972) [25JA] (EC2010) [1FE] Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: applications for court orders to permit interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications report (EC2676) [30AP] Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations: report (EC2006) [1FE] Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2446) [23AP] African Development Foundation: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2065) [20FE] ------Inspector General report (EC2241) [13MR] AID: audit report (EC3951) [8JY] ------Denton Program report (EC5062) [10SE] ------Development Assistance Program report (EC2480) [24AP] ------Economic Support Fund Program report (EC2479) [24AP] (EC3292) [30MY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2124) [27FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2670) [30AP] ------Inspector General report (EC3951) [8JY] American Battle Monuments Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1921) [5JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2066) [20FE] American Chemical Society: report (EC1957) [23JA] (EC3007) [14MY] American Legion: internal controls and financial management systems report (EC3168) [23MY] ------report (EC2023) [6FE] Amtrak: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2218) [8MR] ------Inspector General report (EC3954) [8JY] ------legislative report and Federal grant request (EC2129) [27FE] Appalachian Regional Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2018) [6FE] ------Inspector General report (EC3474) [10JN] Architect of the Capitol: appropriations expenditures (EC1907) [4JA] (EC3927) [8JY] Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2279) [21MR] Armed Forces Retirement Home Board: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2885) [8MY] Assassination Records Review Board: Freedom of Information Act report (EC5037) [10SE] BATF: ammunition feeding devices final rule (EC4522) [2AU] ------basic permit requirements under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act--nonindustrial use of spirits and wine, bulk sales, and bottling of distilled spirits final rule (EC3282) [30MY] ------distilled spirits used in manufacturing final rule (EC3911) [27JN] ------explosives commerce final rule (EC4425) [29JY] ------firearms and ammunition manufacturers excise taxes final rule (EC4312) [24JY] ------liquor final rule (EC3759) [20JN] ------materials and process relative to the production of wine and the treatment of juice, wine, and distilling material final rule (EC3094) [20MY] ------procedural rules statement (EC3910) [27JN] ------removal of restrictions on importation of defense articles and services from Russia final rule (EC2825) [6MY] ------technical amendments final rule (EC2954) [10MY] ------viticultural area final rule (EC3843) [25JN] (EC3912) [27JN] Bonneville Power Administration: Chief Financial Officers Act report (EC2194) [6MR] Boy Scouts: report (EC2238) [12MR] Bureau of Reclamation: Colorado River Basin Project financial statements report (EC3401, EC3402) [5JN] Bureau of the Census: customs entry records final rule (EC4412) [26JY] Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group: conference report (EC5465) [4OC] CBO: sequestration report (EC1942) [23JA] (EC2275) [20MR] (EC4555) [4SE] ------technical assumptions to be used in preparing national defense function outlay estimates (EC3614) [17JN] CCC: monetization programs report (EC2520) [25AP] ------Supplier Credit Guarantee Program final rule (EC3867) [27JN] CFTC: electronic media use by commodity pool operators and trading advisors final rule (EC4548) [4SE] ------ethics training for registrants final rule (EC2692) [1MY] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2263) [19MR] ------publicizing broker association memberships final rule (EC4549) [4SE] ------regulation of foreign brokers final rule (EC2691) [1MY] Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation: report (EC2149) [4MR] CIA: appropriations legislation (EC2960) [10MY] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC4960) [10SE] Commission on Civil Rights: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2236) [12MR] ------funding Federal civil rights enforcement report (EC2056) [13FE] ------legislation (EC3092) [20MY] Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2180) [5MR] ------procurement list additions final rule (EC2671) [30AP] (EC3194) [29MY] (EC3242) [30MY] (EC3697) [18JN] (EC3822) [25JN] (EC4058) [10JY] (EC4914) [18JY] (EC4407) [26JY] (EC4518) [2AU] (EC4687, EC4688) [4SE] (EC4961, EC4962, EC4963) [10SE] (EC5413) [2OC] Comptroller of the Currency: Community Development Corp. project and other public welfare investments (EC5119) [16SE] ------interagency guidelines establishing standards for safety and soundness final rule (EC4578) [4SE] ------loans in special flood hazard areas final rule (EC4912) [10SE] ------market risk based capital standards final rule (EC4911) [10SE] ------sales of credit life insurance final rule (EC5368) [28SE] ------streamlining regulatory requirements report (EC5299) [25SE] Congressional Medal of Honor Society: financial report (EC4157) [16JY] Congressional Office of Compliance: proposed rulemaking notice (EC2201) [6MR] (EC3035) [15MY] (EC3177) [23MY] (EC3512) [10JN] Corp. for National and Community Service: Inspector General report (EC3438) [6JN] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: Inspector General report (EC3540) [12JN] Court of Federal Claims: report (EC1929) [5JA] Court of Veterans Appeals: actuarial report (EC5247) [23SE] [[Page 3024]] CPSC: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2008) [1FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2242) [13MR] ------Inspector General report (EC3394) [5JN] ------requirements for labeling of retail containers of charcoal final rule (EC2665) [30AP] ------standard for flammability of 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[30AP] ------import/export user fees final rule (EC3028) [15MY] ------Japanese beetles final rule (EC3743) [20JN] ------karnal bunt final rule (EC2649) [30AP] (EC3989, EC3990) [9JY] (EC4140) [16JY] (EC5452) [4OC] ------kiwifruit final rule (EC4534) [4SE] (EC5232) [23SE] ------limes and avocados final rule ------limes final rule (EC4539) [4SE] ------livestock assistance regulations final rule (EC3808) [25JN] ------management report (EC3388) [5JN] ------meat and poultry final rule (EC3072) [11JY] ------meat imports final rule (EC4073) [11JY] ------milk final rule (EC2468) [24AP] (EC2842) [7MY] (EC2864) [8MY] (EC3224) [30MY] (EC3987) [9JY] (EC4536) [4SE] (EC5023) [10SE] ------monterey jack cheese grading and inspection standards final rule (EC2648) [30AP] ------national poultry improvement plan and auxiliary provisions final rule (EC2650) [30AP] ------National School Lunch Program cheese alternate products final rule (EC4145) [16JY] ------nectarines and peaches final rule (EC2743) [2MY] (EC3741) [20JN] (EC4217) [22JY] (EC5231) [23SE] ------Netherlands disease status final rule (EC4546) [4SE] ------new vaccine for brucellosis final rule (EC2650) [30AP] ------Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact implementation authorization (EC4899) [10SE] ------notice to interchange jurisdiction relative to civil works and national forest lands (EC1996) [31JA] ------okra final rule (EC5113) [16SE] ------olives final rule (EC2466) [24AP] (EC4535) [4SE] ------onions final rule (EC2839) [7MY] (EC3071) [20MY] (EC3179) [29MY] (EC3295) [4JN] (EC3983) [9JY] (EC4383) [26JY] (EC4457) [31JY] (EC3894, EC3895) [10SE] (EC5375) [24SE] ------oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos final rule (EC4511) [2AU] (EC5354) [28SE] ------oranges and grapefruit final rule (EC4219) [22JY] (EC4316) [25JY] (EC4538) [4SE] (EC5233) [23SE] ------packers and stockyards regulations and policy statements final rule (EC4034, EC4035) [10JY] ------papayas final rule (EC3370) [5JN] (EC4512) [2AU] ------pathogen reduction final rule (EC3992) [9JY] ------payment of indemnity for tuberculosis in bison, cattle, and cervids final rule (EC3072) [20MY] ------peanuts final rule (EC3574) [13JN] (EC3742) [20JN] (EC3985) [9JY] (EC4544) [4SE] ------pears final rule (EC2470) [24AP] ------peas final rule (EC5112) [16SE] ------plant protection legislation (EC3293) [30MY] ------pork final rule (EC3431) [6JN] (EC3807) [25JN] (EC3986) [9JY] ------potatoes final rule (EC2840) [7MY] (EC3296, EC3297) [4JN] (EC3715, EC3719) [19JN] (EC3988) [9JY] (EC4138) [16JY] (EC4430) [30JY] (EC4540, EC4541) [4SE] (EC4892) [10SE] (EC5296) [25SE] (EC5447) [4OC] ------poultry final rule (EC4384) [26JY] ------processed fruits and vegetables and food products regulations final rule (EC3127) [22MY] ------prunes final rule (EC4456) [31JY] (EC4531) [4SE] (EC5449) [4OC] ------raisins final rule (EC4137) [16JY] ------Rangeland Research Grants Program final rule (EC3180) [29MY] ------regulations governing the commercial sale of 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------spearmint oil final rule (EC2647) [30AP] (EC2841) [7MY] (EC3517) [12JN] (EC3861) [27JN] (EC4533) [4SE] ------specified market order assessment rates final rule (EC5024) [10SE] ------subsistence payment for employees performing certain duties legislation (EC3323) [4JN] ------tobacco final rule (EC3369) [5JN] (EC3571, EC3572) [13JN] (EC3866) [27JN] (EC4293) [24JY] (EC5415) [3OC] ------use of consultants funded by borrowers final rule (EC5186) [18SE] ------user fees for crop cotton classification services to growers final rule (EC2745) [2MY] [[Page 3025]] ------viruses, serums, and toxins and analogous products final rule (EC3686) [18JN] (EC3806) [25JN] (EC3926) [8JY] (EC5450) [4OC] ------Wetlands Reserve Program final rule (EC3181) [29MY] (EC4898) [10SE] ------Youth Conservation Corps Program report (EC3074) [20MY] Dept. of Commerce: Antarctic Living Marine Resources Convention Act program development plan (EC4095) [11JY] ------Biological Warfare Experts Group meeting final rule (EC4497) [1AU] ------Bureau of Export Administration report (EC2274) [20MR] ------CFR chapter final rule (EC4088) [11JY] ------coastal zone management fund for NOAA report (EC3663) [17JN] ------Federal agency guidance for acquistion of modular metric construction products final rule (EC3067) [16MY] ------Federal agency use of technology transfer authorities (EC2131) [27FE] ------fisheries and oceans reports (EC2141) [28FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC4519) [2AU] ------improving export mechanisms and military assistance report (EC3685) [17JN] ------International Buyer Program relative to domestic trade shows final rule (EC3696) [18JN] ------inventions and patents final rule (EC4478) [31JY] ------licensing of commercial communications satellites final rule (EC5338) [26SE] ------Market Development Cooperator Program final rule (EC3695) [18JN] ------miscellaneous changes in patent practice final rule (EC4740) [4SE] ------National Technical Information Service report (EC2377) [15AP] (EC3761) [20JN] ------NIST visiting committee on advanced technology report (EC2171) [4MR] ------notice of opposition final rule (EC4008) [9JY] ------patent and trademark fees revision final rule (EC4739) [4SE] ------service of process final rule (EC4994) [10SE] ------uniform administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements to State and local governments final rule (EC3319) [4JN] Dept. of Defense: acquisition regulations final rule (EC4077) [11JY] ------American Red Cross audit (EC2080) [23FE] ------amphibious transport dock ship report (EC3746) [20JN] ------Anti-Deficiency Act violation (EC1908) [4JA] (EC2026) [9FE] (EC2147) [4MR] (EC2202) [7MR] (EC2521) [25AP] (EC2746) [2MY] (EC3128) [22MY] (EC3744, EC3745) [20JN] (EC4556) [4SE] (EC4901, EC4902, EC4903, EC4904, EC4905) [10SE] ------automated information systems report (EC2378) [16AP] ------award of minority contracts progress report (EC4562) [4SE] ------certification for retirement in grade of certain officers (EC2215) [8MR] ------civilian intelligence personnel reform legislation (EC2959) [10MY] ------Civilian Separation Pay Program report (EC4134) [12JY] ------Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds report (EC1993) [31JA] ------cost comparison of Pentagon cleaning services (EC2474) [24AP] ------Counterdrug Detail Program report (EC3519) [12JN] ------cross-servicing and acquisition actions undertaken with non- NATO countries (EC2198) [6MR] ------Defense Enterprise Fund cooperative threat reduction funding notification (EC5018) [10SE] ------Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement final rule (EC4221) [22JY] (EC4414) [29JY] (EC5234) [23SE] (EC5385) [30SE] ------Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement report (EC2421) [19AP] ------Defense Nuclear Agency Longterm Radiation Tolerant Microelectronics Program report (EC3520) [12JN] ------Defense Production Act fund activities report (EC1988) [31JA] ------early intervention and special education to dependents in overseas 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Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program priorities (EC2442) [23AP] (EC2660) [30AP] [[Page 3026]] ------national assessment of educational progress report (EC4586) [4SE] ------post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities final rule (EC3874, EC3875) [27JN] ------Presidential honors scholarship legislation (EC5370) [28SE] ------Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center Demonstration Project final rule (EC3227, EC3229) [30MY] ------rehabilitation research and training center final rule (EC4038, EC4039) [10JY] ------school-to-work urban/rural opportunities grants final rule (EC4083) [11JY] (EC4119) [12JY] ------Special Studies Program priorities report (EC2696) [1MY] (EC2875) [8MY] ------State grants program for technology related assistance for individuals with disabilities final regulations (EC2151) [4MR] ------State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program final rule (EC2876) [8MY] (EC2972) [14MY] ------student assistance final rule (EC5122, EC5123) [16SE] ------Technology in Education Challenge Grants selection criteria (EC2441) [23AP] ------training personnel for the education of individuals with disabilities final rule (EC3186, EC3189) [29MY] ------Vending Facility Program for the Blind on Federal and Other Property report (EC2439) [23AP] (EC2662) [30AP] ------vocational education data report (EC4587) [4SE] ------William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program final rule (EC3522, EC3523) [12JN] (EC3691, EC3692) [18JN] Dept. of Energy: acquisition regulations final rule (EC3190) [29MY] (EC3823) [25JN] (EC4593, EC4594) [4SE] ------building energy efficiency standards activities report (EC4802) [4SE] ------Clean Power From Integrated Coal/Ore Reduction Demonstration Project report (EC4806) [4SE] ------Coal Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Programs report (EC1992) [31JA] ------conservation program for consumer products final rule (EC4170) [17JY] ------contractor litigation cost policies, terms of law firm engagement, and allowability of costs final rule (EC3076) [20MY] ------Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board activities report (EC2543) [25AP] (EC5017) [10SE] ------defense waste management and environmental restoration research and technology development activities report (EC2747) [2MY] ------demonstration and commercial application of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technologies Program report (EC4213) [18JY] ------determination relative to use of other than competitive procedures to contract sale of naval petroleum reserve (EC2175) [5MR] ------Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act report (EC5348) [26SE] ------Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program legislation (EC4427) [29JY] ------energy management and conservation programs report (EC1990) [31JA] ------excess Federal power policy final rule (EC5473) [4OC] ------Exxon and stripper well oil overcharge funds status report (EC2118) [27FE] (EC3237) [30MY] (EC4939) [11SE] ------Federal Energy Management and Planning Programs final rule (EC3877) [27JN] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1938) [22JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2230) [12MR] ------greenhouse gases report (EC4296) [24JY] ------large science projects report (EC2798) [2MY] ------low-level radioactive waste management progress report (EC2063) [20FE] (EC5311) [25SE] ------metal casting competitiveness research report (EC2282) [21MR] ------metals initiative report (EC5383) [28SE] ------mixed waste streams activities report (EC3812) [25JN] ------National Environmental Policy Act final rule (EC4198) [18JY] ------Office of Alcohol Fuels report (EC3309) [4JN] ------patent waiver regulation final rule (EC4920) [10SE] ------Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers 1994 (EC2078) [23FE] ------Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program power allocations procedures final rule (EC5250) [23SE] ------Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act repeal legislation (EC5391) [30SE] ------ratemaking and regulatory standards for nonregulated utilities final rule (EC4190) [18JY] ------rebate expenditures from low-level radioactive waste surcharge escrow account (EC4390) [26JY] ------review (EC5192) [18SE] ------State Energy Conservation Program report (EC1910) [4JA] ------State Energy Program final rule (EC4042) [10JY] ------Strategic Petroleum Reserve report (EC2014) [6FE] (EC2303) [27MR] ------Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund triennial report (EC4415) [29JY] ------uranium purchases report (EC4120) [12JY] ------Western Area Power Administration final rule (EC5222) [19SE] ------Western Environmental Technology Office privatization report (EC4706) [4SE] Dept. of HHS: advance payments to suppliers furnishing items or services under Medicare part B final rule (EC5396) [30SE] ------changes in physician participation, assignment, and extra billing in the Medicare Program report (EC3178) [23MY] ------chlorofluorocarbon propellants in self-pressurized containers final rule (EC2697) [1MY] ------cigarettes and smokeless tobacco distribution final rule (EC4834) [5SE] ------criteria for hospital designation as essential access relative to Medicare and Medicaid final rule (EC3096) [20MY] ------Development Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act implementation final rule (EC5388) [30SE] ------Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act report (EC2525) [29AP] ------developmental disabilities assistance legislation (EC3580) [13JN] ------drug abuse and drug abuse research report (EC4592) [4SE] ------employer contributions to HMOs final rule (EC3591) [13JN] ------estimate of applicable percentage increase in inpatient hospital payment rates report (EC3124) [21MY] ------Federal agency drug-free workplace plans report (EC2519) [24AP] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2726) [1MY] ------home energy assistance emergency funding (EC2406) [16AP] ------hospital inpatient prospective payment systems final rule (EC4890) [5SE] ------Information, Counseling and Assistance Grants Program report (EC2108) [23FE] ------Inspector General report (EC3472) [10JN] ------LIHEAP report (EC2277) [20MR] ------Medicaid Drug Rebate Program report (EC2212) [7MR] ------Medicaid Drug Use Review Demonstration Projects report (EC2203) [7MR] ------Medicaid Program final rule (EC4494) [1AU] ------medical devices--temporary suspension of approval of a premarket application final rule (EC2805) [6MY] ------Medicare ambulatory surgical center payment rates final rule (EC5444) [3OC] ------Medicare and Medicaid coverage conditions for organ procurement organizations final rule (EC2937) [9MY] ------Medicare and Medicaid physician incentive plans final rule (EC5021) [10SE] ------Medicare and Medicaid programs final rule (EC4112) [11JY] ------Medicare and Medicaid programs hospital standards for potentially infectious blood and blood products final rule (EC5151) [16SE] ------Medicare enrollment and waiting periods final rule (EC5020) [10SE] ------Medicare payment for federally qualified health center services final rule (EC2893) [8MY] ------Medicare supplemental insurance evaluation (EC3176) [23MY] ------military beneficiaries Medicare reimbursement legislation (EC5230) [19SE] ------Model Comprehensive Program for the Treatment of Substance Abuse and Metropolitan Area Treatment Enhancement System report (EC3075) [20MY] ------National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports (EC5301) [25SE] ------Native Americans appeals administration final rule (EC5026) [10SE] ------NIH reauthorization proposals report (EC3535) [12JN] ------pediatric physicians services value units final rule (EC3923) [27JN] ------physician fee schedule update and Medicare performance standard recommendations report (EC4805) [4SE] ------Prescription Drug User Fee Act report (EC2116) [27FE] ------protection of human subjects relative to informed consent final rule (EC5412) [2OC] ------Public Housing Primary Care Program report (EC2389) [16AP] ------reporting interest from zero coupon bonds final rule (EC4315) [24JY] ------runaway and homeless youth legislation (EC3231) [30MY] ------Runaway and Homeless Youth Program report (EC1970) [25JA] ------rural health care transition grant program evaluation report (EC2886) [27JN] ------Social HMO demonstrations report (EC3684) [17JN] ------Social Security acquisition regulation final rule (EC5315) [25SE] ------State Medicaid programs relative to ambulatory surgery, preadmission testing, and same-day surgery (EC2177) [5MR] ------Superfund financial transactions report (EC2217) [27FE] ------tribal child care and development block grant programs report (EC1994) [31JA] ------validity and use of evidence concerning battering and its effects in criminal trials report (EC3122) [21MY] ------waiver of recovery of Medicare overpayments final rule (EC5395) [30SE] Dept. of HUD: acquisition regulations, field reorganization, streamlining, and simplification final rule (EC2968) [14MY] ------base closure community redevelopment and homeless assistance final rule (EC5357) [28SE] ------Community Development Block Grant Performance Program and HOME Fund Program legislation (EC3609) [13JN] (EC4223) [22JY] (EC4810) [5SE] ------Community Development Work Study Program final rule (EC4229) [22JY] ------comprehensive grant program assessment report (EC3521) [12JN] ------Congregate Housing Services Program streamlining final rule (EC4811) [5SE] ------conversion from coinsurance to full insurance final rule (EC5365) [28SE] ------environmental review procedures final rule (EC2967) [14MY] ------equal employment opportunity policies and procedures final rule (EC2722) [1MY] [[Page 3027]] ------fair housing complaint processing final rule (EC4847) [5SE] ------fair housing enforcement agencies final rule (EC4846) [5SE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC3858) [26JN] ------FHA multifamily housing reform legislation (EC3611) [13JN] ------FHA single family housing reform legislation (EC3577) [13JN] ------Government National Mortgage Association management report (EC4061) [10JY] (EC4078) [11JY] ------home equity conversion mortgage insurance demonstration final rule (EC5366) [28SE] ------HOME Investment Partnerships Program final rule (EC5364) [28SE] ------Homeownership of Single Family Homes Program final rule (EC5363) [28SE] ------housing choices for families report (EC3763) [24JN] ------Indian HOME Program final rule (EC4225) [22JY] ------loan guarantee recovery fund final rule (EC5359) [28SE] ------Low-Income Public Housing Performance Funding System final rule (EC2966) [14MY] ------mortgage insurance on condominium units in non-FHA approved projects final rule (EC3515) [11JN] ------multifamily and single family nonjudicial foreclosure procedures final rule (EC5362) [28SE] ------Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Grants Program streamlining final rule (EC4812) [5SE] ------Older Americans Home Security Act report (EC4232) [22JY] ------optional earned income exclusion final rule (EC5358) [28SE] ------prohibition of advance disclosure of funding--accountability in the provision of assistance final rule (EC2655) [30AP] ------public housing development regulation streamlining final rule (EC4809) [5SE] ------Public Housing Management Assessment Program final rule (EC4224) [22JY] ------public/private partnerships for mixed-finance development of public housing units final rule (EC2970) [14MY] ------Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act final rule (EC3615) [17JN] ------revision of FHA multifamily processing fees final rule (EC2657) [30AP] ------sale of multifamily mortgages final rule (EC4222) [22JY] ------sale of single family mortgages final rule (EC5356) [28SE] ------Section 8 certificate and voucher conforming final rule (EC4813) [5SE] ------Section 8 moderate rehabilitation single room occupancy program for homeless individuals final rule (EC5361) [28SE] ------single family amendments, clarifications, and corrections final rule (EC4226) [22JY] ------single family mortgage insurance final rule (EC4387) [26JY] (EC4563) [4SE] ------standards of ethical conduct for department employees (EC4227) [22JY] ------streamlining FHA single and multifamily housing and health care facility mortgage insurance program regulations final rule (EC2656) [30AP] ------streamlining mortgagee requirements final rule (EC4228) [22JY] ------streamlining regulations governing the protection of human subjects final rule (EC4230) [22JY] ------supplemental standards of ethical conduct for employees final rule (EC2653) [30AP] ------tax exemption of obligations of public housing agencies regulatory reinvention final rule (EC2654) [30AP] ------techincal amendments to Section 8 tenant-based programs final rule (EC3516) [11JN] ------termination of tenancy for criminal activity final rule (EC5360) [28SE] ------Title I Property Improvement and Manufactured Home Loan Insurance Program final rule (EC2969) [14MY] ------title insurance practices in Florida final rule (EC5367) [28SE] ------Youthbuild Program final rule (EC3514) [11JN] Dept. of Justice: antigang and youth violence control legislation (EC3429) [5JN] ------Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board final rule (EC5325) [25SE] ------Asset Forfeiture Program report (EC4133) [12JY] ------attacking financial institutions fraud report (EC2797) [2MY] ------Bureau of Justice assistance report (EC1928) [5JA] ------Bureau of Prisons drug abuse treatment programs early release consideration final rule (EC3091) [20MY] ------Bureau of Prisons operation of Confinement Center Program final rule (EC3009) [14MY] ------Bureau of Prisons prevention of acts of violence and terrorism final rule (EC3090) [20MY] ------Bureau of Prisons special foods or meals final rule (EC3008) [14MY] ------CAB recommendations final rule (EC5104) [12SE] ------child support recovery legislation (EC5480) [4OC] ------Child Victimizers--Violent Offenders and Their Victims (EC2300) [26MR] ------criminal history records exchange for noncriminal justice purposes legislation (EC5478) [4OC] ------criminal offender anti-drug legislation (EC5321) [25SE] (EC5479) [4OC] ------domestic violence report (EC3051, EC3052) [16MY] ------Enhanced Prosecution of Dangerous Juvenile Offenders Act legislation (EC1941) [22JA] ------economic espionage legislation (EC5168) [17SE] ------electronic surveillance order applications report (EC2799) [2MY] ------enforcement policy relating to health care and antitrust statement (EC5043) [10SE] ------enhanced prosecution and punishment of armed dangerous felons legislation (EC3548) [12JN] ------environmental crimes and enforcement legislation (EC5253) [26SE] ------FBI, DEA, INS, and Marshals Service damage settlements report (EC3756) [20JN] ------Federal child protection laws legislation (EC3332) [4JN] ------Federal Debt Collection Procedures Improvements Act (EC2011) [1FE] ------Federal electronic surveillance laws use report (EC4996) [10SE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2196) [6MR] ------Federal Prison Industries, Inc., report (EC2366) [15AP] (EC2757) [2MY] ------Federal rules of evidence clarification legislation (EC5379) [28SE] (EC5481) [4OC] ------financial institution fraud report (EC4033) [9JY] ------forfeiture legislation (EC4280) [22JY] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC3738) [19JN] ------grants to encourage arrest policies final rule (EC4997) [10SE] ------guidelines for crimes against children and sexually violent offenders registration final rule (EC2929) [10MY] ------immigration motions and appeals final rule (EC3831) [25JN] (EC4287) [23JY] ------Inspector General report (EC3393) [5JN] ------methamphetamine control legislation (EC2740) [1MY] ------money laundering, organized crime, drug trafficking, terrorism, and other forms of international crime legislation (EC5397) [30SE] ------motor vehicle theft prevention final rule (EC4995) [10SE] ------persons found not guilty by reason of insanity in the District of Columbia treatment and security legislation (EC2107) [23FE] ------prison central inmate monitoring system final rule (EC4498) [1AU] ------prison education tests final rule (EC5042) [10SE] ------prison hostage situation management final rule (EC4311) [24JY] ------prison inmate discipline, education, training, leisure time program standards and release gratuities final rule (EC5082) [11SE] ------Prison Release Preparation Program final rule (EC4310) [24JY] ------prison use of force and restraints final rule (EC4442) [30JY] ------private counsel debt collection project report (EC3961) [8JY] ------Public Integrity Section activities and operations report (EC2266) [19MR] ------Report on State Domestic and Sexual Violence Data Collection (EC2221) [8MR] ------statutes of limitation extension legislation (EC5205) [18SE] ------Violence Against Women Act report (EC3053) [16MY] Dept. of Labor: affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors final rule (EC4964) [11SE] ------affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors for individuals with disabilities final rule (EC3047) [16MY] ------affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors for disabled veterans and Vietnam veterans final rule (EC3046) [16MY] ------class exemption to permit restoration of delinquent participant contributions final rule (EC4804) [4SE] ------consolidation of repetitive provisions by OSHA final rule (EC3747) [20JN] ------construction industry scaffolds final rule (EC4817) [5SE] ------Core Data Elements and Common Definitions for Employment and Training Programs report (EC2302) [27MR] ------ERISA regulations and interpretive bulletins final rule (EC4040) [10JY] ------examination of working places final rule (EC4919) [10SE] ------Federal contract labor laws amendments final rule (EC4515) [2AU] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2139) [28FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC4969) [10SE] ------Immigration Reform and Control Act report (EC3254) [30MY] ------Inspector General report (EC3240) [30MY] ------longshore work in U.S. ports by alien crewmembers final rule (EC4085) [11JY] ------Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act final rule (EC3040) [16MY] ------mine safety standards final rule (EC4084) [11JY] (EC5411) [2OC] ------mining laws use and occupancy final rule (EC4097) [11JY] ------occupational exposure to asbestos final rule (EC5191) [18SE] ------participant investment education and welfare benefits final rule (EC3578) [13JN] ------permanent replacement of lawfully striking employees by Federal contractors final rule (EC5456) [4OC] ------personal protective equipment in shipyards final rule (EC3617, EC3618) [17JN] ------plan assets definition final rule (EC4589) [4SE] ------removal of duplicative regulations final rule (EC5369) [28SE] ------revocation of obsolete regulations relative to work incentive programs for AFDC recipients final rule (EC3914) [27JN] ------School-to-Work Opportunities Act report (EC5210) [19SE] ------training and employment guidance final rule (EC4588) [4SE] [[Page 3028]] ------training waivers report (EC2460) [23AP] ------transactions between plans and parties in interest applications final rule (EC4492) [1AU] ------Unemployment Insurance Program final rule (EC3283) [30MY] (EC3710) [18JN] (EC4276) [22JY] Dept. of State: American Institute in Taiwan agreement report (EC3898) [27JN] ------Bosnia and Herzegovinia military training and equipping report (EC2911) [9MY] ------certification relative to the incidental capture of sea turtles (EC2796) [2MY] (EC5019) [10SE] ------Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act report (EC2350) [15AP] ------conditions in Hong Kong of interest to the U.S. (EC2419) [18AP] ------contributions by the U.S. to international organizations (EC1971) [25JA] (EC2349) [15AP] ------Cooperative Threat Reduction Act report (EC2276) [20MR] ------Cooperative Threat Reduction Program plan certification (EC2137) [28FE] ------countries with U.S. economic or trade relationship report (EC2200) [6MR] ------Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (EC2216) [8MR] ------determination relative to assistance to support Pakistan's contribution to Haiti military (EC4631) [4SE] ------determination relative to justification for authorizing assistance to Haiti (EC2072) [20FE] ------determination relative to justification for authorizing funds for the peacekeeping mission in Liberia (EC4176) [17JY] ------East European Democracy Act Program report (EC2272) [20MR] ------elimination and reinvention of Office of Protocol regulations relative to foreign official status final rule (EC3471) [10JN] ------employment of U.S. citizens by certain international organizations report (EC3239) [30MY] ------exports of Alaskan North slope crude oil--establishment of license exception final rule (EC3386) [5JN] ------Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program accomplishments report (EC2795) [2MY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1914) [4JA] ------fishermen's protective guaranty fund procedures final rule (EC4984) [10SE] ------foreign aid program changes (EC2416, EC2417) [17AP] ------foreign operations, export financing, and related programs allocation of funding report (EC3175) [23MY] (EC5488) [4OC] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2144) [29FE] ------Freedom Support Act report (EC4049) [10JY] ------international agreements other than treaties (EC1986) [30JA] (EC2053) [13FE] (EC2119) [27FE] (EC2228) [12MR] (EC2304) [27MR] (EC2351) [15AP] (EC2444) [23AP] (EC2884) [8MY] (EC3082) [20MY] (EC3238) [30MY] (EC3310) [4JN] (EC3737) [19JN] (EC3949) [8JY] (EC4177) [17JY] (EC4475) [31JY] (EC4636, EC4637) [4SE] (EC5078) [11SE] ------International Customs Observer Mission in Bosnia funding (EC3367) [4JN] ------International Narcotics Control Program budget allocation (EC2414) [17AP] ------international narcotics control strategy report (EC2192) [6MR] ------international terrorism report (EC2391) [16AP] ------international traffic in arms regulations final rule (EC4050) [10JY] (EC5245) [23SE] ------justification for Foreign Assistance Act drawdown (EC2217) [8MR] (EC5218, EC5219) [19SE] (EC5337) [26SE] (EC5372, EC5373, EC5374) [28SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Algeria (EC5163) [17SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Australia (EC3818) [25JN] ------license for export of defense articles to Belgium (EC3897) [27JN] ------license for export of defense articles to Botswana (EC2602) [29AP] ------license for export of defense articles to Brunei (EC2712) [1MY] ------license for export of defense articles to Canada (EC2601) [29AP] ------license for export of defense articles to Egypt (EC3947) [8JY] ------license for export of defense articles to France (EC5164) [17SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Germany (EC5244) [23SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Israel (EC5240) [23SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Italy (EC2711) [1MY] ------license for export of defense articles to Kazakhstan (EC5074) [11SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Malaysia (EC5076) [11SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Norway (EC5075) [11SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Russia and Kazakhstan (EC4048) [10JY] ------license for export of defense articles to Singapore (EC3819) [25JN] ------license for export of defense articles to Spain (EC4089) [11JY] ------license for export of defense articles to Thailand (EC2600) [29AP] ------license for export of defense articles to the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (EC2942) [10MY] ------license for export of defense articles to the Republic of China (EC3817) [25JN] (EC5162) [17SE] ------license for export of defense articles to the Republic of Korea (EC2411) [17AP] ------license for export of defense articles to the United Kingdom (EC2540) [25AP] (EC5071, EC5072, EC5073) [11SE] (EC5077) [11SE] (EC5243) [23SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Turkey (EC4943) [10SE] ------list of potential sales and licensed commercial exports of major weapons or weapons-related defense equipment (EC2178) [5MR] ------listing of gifts by the U.S. Government to foreign individuals (EC1985) [30JA] ------manufacturing license agreement with Australia (EC5241) [23SE] ------manufacturing license agreement with Israel (EC4495) [1AU] ------manufacturing license agreement with Italy (EC5287) [24SE] ------manufacturing license agreement with Japan (EC2713) [1MY] (EC3150) [23MY] (EC4944, EC4945) [10SE] (EC5242) [23SE] ------manufacturing license agreement with Sweden (EC5069, EC5070) [11SE] ------manufacturing license agreement with the Republic of Korea (EC2824) [6MY] (EC3031) [15MY] ------military expenditures for countries receiving U.S. assistance report (EC3371) [5JN] ------Multinational Force and Observers report (EC2603) [29AP] ------nationality procedures final rule (EC3197) [29MY] ------Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina notice (EC2134) [27FE] ------Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund report (EC3311) [4JN] (EC3427) [5JN] ------notice of training under Antiterrorism Assistance Program relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina (EC2541) [25AP] ------notice relative to transfer of defense articles and services to Bosnia and Herzegovina (EC3126) [21MY] ------notification of intent to obligate funds for the Commission on Real Property Claims of Displaced Persons and Refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EC6227) [19SE] ------notification of intent to obligate funds to facilitate absentee voting by Bosnians in the U.S. (EC4215) [18JY] ------notification relative to reprogramming prior deobligated economic support funds (EC2894) [8MY] ------nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons proliferation control report (EC4891) [5SE] ------Olympic nonimmigrant visa application procedures final rule (EC5393) [30SE] ------opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem progress report (EC2179) [5MR] ------Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe report (EC3291) [30MY] ------Panama Canal treaties report (EC2843) [7MY] ------passports and visas for certain nonimmigrants final rule (EC4322) [25JY] ------passports final rule (EC3387) [5JN] ------patterns of global terrorism report (EC2756) [2MY] ------PLO Commitments Compliance Act report (EC2193) [6MR] (EC3044) [16MY] (EC4151) [16JY] ------political contributions report (EC2910) [9MY] ------Presidential determination relative to assistance program for Russia (EC3511) [10JN] ------Presidential determination relative to assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (EC4164, EC4165) [16JY] ------Presidential determination relative to certification of the major illicit narcotics producing and transit countries (EC2191) [6MR] ------Presidential determination relative to drawdown of defense articles and services to Vietnam (EC5063) [10SE] ------Presidential determination relative to Eximbank and the People's Republic of China (EC3872) [27JN] ------Presidential determination relative to Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (EC2407) [16AP] ------Presidential determination relative to Loan Guarantees for Israel Program (EC5464) [4OC] ------Presidential determination relative to military drawdown for Jordan (EC2199) [6MR] ------Presidential determination relative to Mongolia (EC5443) [3OC] ------Presidential determination relative to sanctions imposed on Serbia and Montenegro (EC1930) [5JA] ------Presidential determination relative to suspending restrictions on U.S. relations with the PLO (EC1950) [23JA] (EC2390) [16AP] (EC3694) [18JN] ------Presidential determination relative to the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act (EC2943) [10MY] ------Presidential determination relative to the People's Republic of China (EC4166) [17JY] ------program proposals for Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund activities (EC5208) [18SE] ------proposed lease of defense articles to Japan (EC3192) [29MY] ------proscribed destinations final rule (EC2715) [1MY] (EC4178) [17JY] (EC4517) [2AU] ------removal of items from U.S. munitions list (EC5286) [24SE] (EC5463) [4OC] ------report (EC3225, EC3252) [30MY] ------reprogramming of foreign aid funds (EC2415) [17AP] ------Riyadh Accountability Review Board recommendations report (EC4283) [23JY] ------shipping and seamen final rule (EC3538) [12JN] ------South Asia nuclear nonproliferation activities report (EC3151) [23MY] ------suspend restrictions on U.S. relations with the PLO (EC4632) [4SE] ------transfer of property to Panama (EC2340) [15AP] (EC2868) [8MY] (EC4907) [10SE] ------U.N. General Assembly and Security Council voting practices assessment report (EC3847) [25JN] ------U.S. assistance and related programs for the independent States of the former Soviet Union (EC2604) [29AP] ------upgrade of existing non-government television stations in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EC3846) [25JN] Dept. of the Air Force: cost comparison of services and personnel activities (EC4460, EC4461, EC4462) [31JY] (EC4513) [2AU] (EC5276) [24SE] [[Page 3029]] ------nonappropriated fund retirement plan report (EC5097) [12SE] ------program acquisition unit cost report (EC5090) [12SE] Dept. of the Army: Applegate Lake, OR, Corps of Engineers project (EC3425) [5JN] ------Cape Girardeau-Jackson, MO, flood damage reduction legislation (EC5083) [11SE] ------Chicago River, IL, flood damage reduction legislation (EC3758) [20JN] ------competition for contracts (EC2027) [9FE] ------Corps of Engineers division restructuring plan (EC3513) [10JN] ------Corps of Engineers report (EC4788) [4SE] ------danger zone restricted areas final rule (EC4848) [5SE] ------defense acquisition programs that have breached unit cost (EC2214) [8MR] ------flood control project legislation (EC4744) [4SE] ------Humboldt Harbor, CA, Corps of Engineers report (EC3506) [10JN] ------inland navigation project legislation (EC4743) [4SE] ------National Study of Water Management During Drought report (EC2208) [7MR] ------notice of intent to award George C. Marshall Awards Seminar contract (EC4561) [4SE] ------notice to interchange jurisdiction relative to civil works and national forest lands (EC1996) [31JA] ------Poplar Island, MD, use of dredged material project notification (EC5223) [19SE] ------Port Fourchon, LA, deep-draft navigation legislation (EC5103) [12SE] ------San Juan Harbor, PR, deep-draft navigation legislation (EC5084) [11SE] ------water resources development legislation (EC2464) [23AP] (EC3966) [8JY] ------Wilmington, NC, deep-draft navigation legislation (EC5142) [16SE] Dept. of the Interior: acquisition regulations final rule (EC4098) [11JY] ------administrative and audit requirements and cost principles for assistance programs final rule (EC4306) [24JY] ------Alaska occupancy, use and homestead settlement final rule (EC4983) [10SE] ------Alaska Peninsula/Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Complex public use regulations final rule (EC3439) [6JN] ------American Discovery Trail report (EC4264) [22JY] ------American Indian Trust Fund Management Act final rule (EC3137) [22MY] ------Australian saltwater crocodile final rule (EC3662) [17JN] ------Belle Fourche Irrigation District, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, SD, contract amendment (EC2099) [23FE] ------bid acceptance final rule (EC3957) [8JY] ------Bradbury Dam, CA, modifications construction report (EC4305) [24JY] ------Cape Lookout National Seashore airstrip closure final rule (EC3594) [13JN] ------Colorado regulatory program final rule (EC3265) [23MY] ------Colorado River reservoirs operation report (EC3326) [4JN] ------conveyance of freehold and leasehold interest final rule (EC3545) [12JN] ------designation of critical habitat for the marbled murrelet final rule (EC3050) [16MY] ------determination relative to use of other than competitive procedures to award contract (EC2828) [6MY] ------endangered and threatened wildlife and plants final rule (EC3596) [13JN] (EC4520) [2AU] (EC5427) [3OC] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2096) [23FE] ------flaring or venting gas and burning liquid hydrocarbons final rule (EC3048) [16MY] ------Glacier Bay National Park, AL, vessel management plan regulations final rule (EC3327) [4JN] ------Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge hunting final rule (EC3700) [18JN] ------Helium Program statistical and financial report (EC5249) [23SE] ------Hopi Tribe abandoned mine land reclamation plan final rule (EC3121) [21MY] (EC3159) [23MY] ------Illinois regulatory program final rule (EC3167) [23MY] ------impact of Compact of Free Association on U.S. territories, commonwealths, and Hawaii report (EC5394) [30SE] ------importation, exportation, and transportation of wildlife final rule (EC3595) [13JN] ------Indian country detention facilities and programs final rule (EC3753) [20JN] ------Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act final rule (EC2606) [29AP] (EC3825) [25JN] ------Indiana regulatory program final rule (EC3121) [21MY] (EC3156, EC3163) [23MY] ------Inspector General report (EC3312) [4JN] ------leases, permits, and easements final rule (EC3754) [20JN] ------leasing systems report (EC2297) [26MR] (EC4710, EC4711) [4SE] ------management plan, environmental impact statement and record of decision for City of Rocks National Reserve (EC2486) [24AP] ------migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp contest final rule (EC3049) [16MY] ------Missouri regulatory program final rule (EC3160, EC3161) [23MY] ------National Historic Landmarks damage report (EC2760) [2MY] ------National Park Service and National Park System regulations final rule (EC4197) [18JY] ------natural gas and oil leases report (EC2247) [13MR] ------natural resources damage assessment final rule (EC2754) [2MY] ------New Mexico regulatory program final rule (EC3164) [23MY] ------Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge fishing final rule (EC3701) [18JN] ------Oklahoma abandoned mine land reclamation plan final rule (EC3162) [23MY] ------Outer Continental Shelf lease sales report (EC5339) [26SE] ------Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas and Oil Leasing and Production Program report (EC2039) [9FE] ------powerless flight final rule (EC3544) [12JN] ------Proposed 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf Leasing Program report (EC4985) [10SE] ------public land subsistence management regulations final rule (EC5038) [10SE] ------refund of excess royalty payments (EC1956) [23JA] (EC2021, EC2022) [6FE] (EC2071) [20FE] (EC2098) [23FE] (EC2246) [13MR] (EC2364, EC2365) [15AP] (EC2428) [19AP] (EC2761) [2MY] (EC2888) [8MY] (EC4063) [10JY] (EC4096) [11JY] (EC4708, EC4709) [4SE] (EC4976) [10SE] (EC5140) [16SE] (EC5402) [1OC] ------report (EC3539) [12JN] ------royalty management and delinquent account collection activities report (EC4975) [10SE] ------royalty relief for producing leases and certain existing leases in deep water final rule (EC3249) [30MY] ------San Sevaine Creek, CA, Water Project (EC3330, EC3331) [4JN] ------Smith River National Recreation Area final rule (EC2829) [6MY] ------subsistence management regulations for public lands final rule (EC4132) [12JY] ------surface mining reclamation and enforcement final rule (EC4154, EC4155) [16JY] (EC4199, EC4200, EC4201, EC4202) [18JY] (EC4477) [31JY] (EC4737, EC4738) [4SE] (EC4991, EC4992, EC4993) [10SE] (EC5102) [12SE] (EC5477) [4OC] ------Texas regulatory program final rule (EC3121) [21MY] (EC3157) [23MY] (EC3475) [10JN] ------tribal lands leasing for mineral development final rule (EC3740) [19JN] ------Virginia regulatory program final rule (EC3166) [23MY] ------Youth Conservation Corps Program report (EC2974) [14MY] Dept. of the Navy: defense acquisition program report (EC2410) [17AP] ------determination relative to use of other than competitive procedures to award contract (EC3688, EC3689) [18JN] ------donation of aircraft to the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (EC2012) [6FE] ------joint tactical unmanned aerial vehicle-hunter and standard missile unit cost threshold report (EC2409) [17AP] ------naturalization through active duty and completion of applications in the Philippines legislation (EC4103) [11JY] ------notice of intent to offer grant transfer (EC2435, EC2436) [23AP] ------outsourcing report (EC2522) [25AP] ------proposed renewal of lease of vessels to the Republic of China (EC2254) [18MR] ------sale of the U.S.S. Affray, U.S.S. Fortify, and U.S.S. Exultant to the Republic of China (EC1944) [23JA] ------sale of the U.S.S. Beaufort and the U.S.S. Brunswick to the Republic of Korea (EC1946) [23JA] ------sale of the U.S.S. Edenton to Spain (EC1943) [23JA] ------sale of the U.S.S. James M. Gillis to Mexico (EC1945) [23JA] ------transfer of vessels by sale (EC2339) [15AP] Dept. of the Treasury: blocked persons and vessels final rule (EC4638) [4SE] ------book-entry Treasury bills, notes, and bonds final rule (EC5007) [10SE] ------bulletin (EC2142) [28FE] (EC3924) [27JN] ------cash management bill auction (EC2104) [23FE] ------civil service retirement and disability fund and FERS operations and status report (EC4091) [11JY] ------Community Reinvestment Act regulations final rule (EC2801) [6MY] ------Comptroller of the Currency enforcement actions report (EC2652) [30AP] ------country of origin marking of certain imported articles and containers of a NAFTA country legislation (EC3913) [27JN] ------delivery of checks and warrants to addresses outside the U.S. final rule (EC4916) [10SE] ------Exchange Stabilization Fund report (EC5386) [30SE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC3155) [23MY] ------Federal process agents of surety companies final rule (EC3414) [5JN] ------financial market risk reduction report (EC2544) [25AP] ------foreign assets control final rule (EC3899) [27JN] (EC4192, EC4193) [18JY] (EC4639) [4SE] ------forfeiture fund report (EC3392) [5JN] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2259) [19MR] ------Government Securities Act regulations large position final rule (EC5224) [19SE] ------Government securities broker report (EC5302) [25SE] ------information reporting and backup withholding final rule (EC2955) [10MY] ------Inspector General report (EC2206) [7MR] (EC3739) [19JN] ------interest rate risk final rule (EC3811) [25JN] ------international banking activities final rule (EC2475) [24AP] ------IRS legislation (EC3608) [13JN] ------location of tobacco product vending machines (EC2289) [22MR] ------management of Federal agencies disbursements final rule (EC4523) [2AU] ------management official interlocks final rule (EC4386) [26JY] ------marketable Treasury bills, notes, and bonds final rule (EC4111) [11JY] [[Page 3030]] ------material violations or suspected material violations of regulations report (EC5303) [25SE] ------Mexican economic situation report (EC1909) [4JA] (EC2013) [6FE] (EC2148) [4MR] (EC2317) [29MR] (EC2694) [1MY] (EC3300) [4JN] (EC4079) [11JY] (EC4514) [2AU] (EC4908) [10SE] (EC5454) [4OC] ------Mint's numismatice public enterprise fund report (EC4431) [30JY] ------national banks consumer complaints report (EC2135) [27FE] ------revenue procedure final rule (EC2459) [23AP] ------savings bonds and notes collection procedures update final rule (EC4204) [18JY] ------suspension of sanctions against the Bosnian Serbs final rule (EC3045) [16MY] ------suspension of U.S.-Canada free-trade agreements implementing regulations final rule (EC2690) [30AP] ------Treasury Bulletin report (EC4530) [2AU] ------U.S. contribution to the replenishment of the Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility of the IMF legislation (EC2905) [9MY] ------U.S. contribution to the replenishment of the African Development Bank legislation (EC2904) [9MY] ------U.S. contribution to the replenishment of the International Development Association legislation (EC2906) [9MY] ------U.S. participation in the Bank for Economic Cooperation and Development in the Middle East and North Africa legislation (EC2958) [10MY] ------Uniform Rules of Practice and Procedure report (EC2438) [23AP] Dept. of Transportation: adoption of industry standards final rule (EC3066) [16MY] ------advanced notice of arrivals, departures, and certain dangerous cargoes final rule (EC5271) [23SE] ------advanced simulation plan revisions final rule (EC3678) [17JN] ------Aerospatiale airworthiness directives final rule (EC2791) [2MY] ------Airbus Industries airworthiness directives final rule (EC2504) [24AP] (EC2681) [30AP] (EC2732) [1MY] (EC3057) [16MY] (EC3216, EC3221) [29MY] (EC3505) [10JN] (EC3557) [12JN] (EC4029) [9JY] (EC4445, EC4448) [30JY] (EC4770) [4SE] (EC4850, EC4877) [5SE] (EC4884, EC4885) [5SE] (EC5143) [16SE] (EC5438) [3OC] ------aircraft engines new one-engine-inoperative ratings, definitions, and type certification standards final rule (EC3676) [17JN] ------Airport Improvement Program financing report (EC2307) [27MR] ------airport rates and charges final rule (EC3797) [24JN] ------airspace final rule (EC3017, EC3018, EC3019) [14MY] (EC3255) [30MY] (EC3256) [30MY] (EC3600) [13JN] (EC3675) [17JN] (EC3780, EC3781, EC3782, EC3783, EC3784, EC3785) [24JN] (EC3786, EC3787, EC3788, EC3789) [24JN] (EC3835) [25JN] (EC3837) [25JN] (EC3974, EC3975, EC3976) [8JY] (EC4009, EC4013, EC4014) [9JY] (EC4106, EC4107, EC4108) [11JY] (EC4449) [30JY] (EC4481, EC4482, EC4483, EC4484) [31JY] (EC4499, EC4500) [1AU] (EC4746, EC4749, EC4750, EC4751, EC4752, EC4753, EC4754, EC4755) [4SE] (EC4764, EC4765, EC4766, EC4774, EC4777, EC4778, EC4779, EC4783, EC4784) [4SE] (EC4869, EC4870, EC4871) [5SE] (EC5052) [10SE] (EC5146, EC5147, EC5148) [16SE] (EC5171, EC5173) [17SE] (EC5256, EC5257, EC5258, EC5259, EC5260, EC5261) [23SE] ------airworthiness directives final rule (EC3836, EC3838) [25JN] (EC4501) [1AU] ------Albany, NY, Empire State Regatta safety zone regulations final rule (EC3273) [30MY] ------Alliance, Salem, and Youngstown, OH, airspace final rule (EC2767) [2MY] ------AlliedSignal, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2926) [9MY] (EC3604) [13JN] (EC3800) [24JN] (EC4773) [4SE] (EC5144) [16SE] ------Allison airworthiness directives final rule (EC5145) [16SE] ------alteration of V-268 final rule (EC3793) [24JN] ------alternative fuel vehicles manufacturing incentives final rule (EC2546) [29AP] ------American Champion Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule (EC4873) [5SE] (EC5176) [17SE] ------Anchorage, AK, airspace final rule (EC2680) [30AP] ------Anoka, MN, airspace final rule (EC3549) [12JN] ------Anti-Deficiency Act violation (EC4294) [24JY] (EC4900) [10SE] ------appropriations legislation (EC2437) [23AP] ------approval, exemption, registration, and reporting procedures final rule (EC5344) [26SE] ------Artesia, NM, airspace final rule (EC3480) [10JN] ------Ashley River, Charleston, SC, anchorage areas final rule (EC4759) [4SE] ------Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, FL, drawbridge operation regulations final rule (EC3556) [12JN] ------Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, NC, drawbridge operation regulations final rule (EC3706) [18JN] ------Auburn, CA, airspace final rule (EC2612) [29AP] ------audits of State and local governments final rule (EC2917) [9MY] ------Augusta, GA, special local regulations final rule (EC2496) [24AP] (EC3418) [5JN] ------Automotive Fuel Economy Program report (EC2347) [15AP] ------Aviat Aircraft, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2769) [2MY] (EC3061) [16MY] (EC3499) [10JN] (EC4027) [9JY] ------aviation economic regulations updates and corrections final rule (EC3669) [17JN] ------aviation economic rules final rule (EC2458) [23AP] ------Baker, MT, airspace final rule (EC3598) [13JN] ------Beaufort, SC, water festival special local regulations final rule (EC3419) [5JN] ------Beech Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2787) [2MY] (EC3264) [30MY] (EC3355) [4JN] (EC3558, EC3559) [12JN] (EC4767, EC4768) [4SE] (EC4851) [5SE] (EC4883) [5SE] ------Belen, NM, airspace final rule (EC3344) [4JN] ------Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2507) [24AP] (EC3012) [14MY] (EC4865, EC4866, EC4867, EC4874) [5SE] ------Bellanca, Inc. airworthiness directives final rule (EC4882) [5SE] ------Bigfork, MN, airspace final rule (EC2855) [7MY] ------Boeing airworthiness directives final rule (EC2508, EC2515) [24AP] (EC2628) [29AP] (EC2927) [9MY] (EC3011) [14MY] (EC3217) [29MY] (EC4019, EC4025, EC4030, EC4031) [9JY] (EC4447) [30JY] (EC4479) [31JY] (EC4780, EC4781, EC4782) [4SE] (EC4855) [5SE] (EC5174) [17SE] (EC5254) [23SE] (EC5436) [3OC] ------Bombardier airworthiness directives final rule (EC5269) [23SE] ------Boone, IA, airspace final rule (EC3550) [12JN] ------Boston, MA, harbor regulated navigation area final rule (EC3207) [29MY] ------Brackedtt Aircraft Co., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2683) [30AP] ------British Aerospace airworthiness directives final rule (EC2790) [2MY] (EC4480) [31JY] ------Brownfield, TX, airspace final rule (EC3340) [4JN] ------bulk cargo vessels operating-differential subsidy final rule (EC3870) [27JN] ------Burkhart Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt airworthiness directives final rule (EC5264) [23SE] ------Camp Guernsey, WY, airspace final rule (EC2931) [9MY] ------Camp Lejune, NC, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway safety zone final rule (EC2624) [29AP] ------Canadair airworthiness directives final rule (EC3500) [10JN] ------capital leases final rule (EC3063) [16MY] ------cargo preference--available U.S.-flag commercial vessels final rule (EC3039) [16MY] ------Carlsbad, NM, airspace final rule (EC3343) [4JN] ------Cessna Aircraft Co., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2502) [24AP] (EC2762) [2MY] (EC3565) [12JN] (EC3677) [17JN] ------change in using agency of restricted areas final rule (EC3795) [24JN] ------Charleston, SC, boating safety parade special local regulation final rule (EC2919) [9MY] ------Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads, Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA, safety zone final rule (EC3555) [12JN] ------child restraint systems final rule (EC3335) [4JN] (EC3693) [18JN] ------civil penalties for FAA security violations enforcement procedures final rule (EC4862) [5SE] ------Civil Tiltroter Development Advisory Committee report (EC5064) [10SE] ------Clerksville, VA, airspace final rule (EC2630) [29AP] ------Coast Guard Base, Miami, FL, security zone regulations final rule (EC3487) [10JN] ------Coast Guard Board for Correction of Military Records procedural regulation final rule (EC2965) [14MY] ------Coast Guard enforced penalty provisions appendix removal final rule (EC2620) [29AP] ------commercial driver's license program and controlled substances and alcohol use and testing final rule (EC2642) [29AP] ------commercial feasibility of high-speed ground transportation report (EC5002) [10SE] ------Constructiones Aeronautics airworthiness directives final rule (EC2499) [24AP] (EC2780) [2MY] ------COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA, final rule (EC2778) [2MY] ------de Havilland airworthiness directives final rule (EC2768, EC2783, EC2784) [2MY] (EC3220) [29MY] (EC3977) [8JY] (EC5053) [10SE] (EC5179) [17SE] (EC5437) [3OC] ------Delaware Bay, Delaware River, and Salem River, NJ, safety zone regulations final rule (EC3271) [30MY] ------Deming, NM, airspace final rule (EC3342) [4JN] ------Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc., airplanes airworthiness directives final rule (EC2682) [30AP] ------docket revised filing procedures final rule (EC3666) [17JN] ------domestic, flag, supplemental, commuter, and on-demand operations operating requirements final rule (EC3597) [13JN] ------Dornier airworthiness directives final rule (EC2510) [24AP] (EC2788) [2MY] (EC2793) [2MY] (EC3560, EC3564) [12JN] (EC3907) [27JN] ------Dumas, TX, airspace final rule (EC3339) [4JN] ------Ebey Slough, WA, drawbridge operation regulations final rule (EC4505) [1AU] ------Effectiveness of Occupant Protection Systems and Their Use report (EC2054) [13FE] ------elderly and persons with disabilities final rule (EC2774) [2MY] ------electric engineering requirements for Coast Guard merchant vessels final rule (EC3277) [30MY] ------Electronic Filing of International Air Passenger Service Rules final rule (EC2452) [23AP] ------Elizabeth and York Rivers, VA, safety zone final rule (EC2491) [24AP] (EC2625) [29AP] ------Elkins, WV, airspace final rule (EC2614) [29AP] ------Ellicott Bay, WA, National Maritime Week Tugboat Races final rule (EC2626) [29AP] ------emergency notice of enforcement policy final rule (EC3257) [30MY] ------Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica airworthiness directives final rule (EC2781, EC2782) [2MY] ------equal employment opportunity on Federal and Federal-aid construction contracts final rule (EC2512) [24AP] ------establishment of Federal colored airway final rule (EC3599) [13JN] [[Page 3031]] ------Eurocopter Deutschland airworthiness directives final rule (EC2511) [24AP] ------exemption, approval, registration, and reporting procedures final rule (EC2933) [9MY] ------exemptions from Federal motor carrier safety regulations final rule (EC2644) [29AP] ------FAA appropriations legislation (EC2957) [10MY] ------FAA continued rotation and rotor locking tests and vibration final rule (EC3334) [4JN] ------FAA legislation (EC2278) [20MR] ------FAA restricted area designation final rule (EC4018) [9JY] ------Fairchild airworthiness directives final rule (EC2786) [2MY] (EC4410) [26JY] (EC5149) [16SE] (EC5441) [3OC] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1902) [3JA] ------Federal motor vehicle safety standards final rule (EC3232, EC3276) [30MY] (EC3379) [5JN] ------Federal Railroad Administration hours of service final rule (EC3486) [10JN] ------Federal-aid project authorization final rule (EC4024) [9JY] (EC4169) [17JY] ------final rules (EC3204) [29MY] ------financial obligations relative to construction, reconstruction, or reconditioning of eligible export vessels report (EC2403) [16AP] ------Fire Island, NY, lighthouse fireworks display safety zone final rule (EC2918) [9MY] ------first and fifth district boundaries, marine inspections, and port zone boundaries final rule (EC2619) [29AP] ------flight simulator use final rule (EC4026) [9JY] ------Flight Trails Helicopters, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2506) [24AP] ------Flugtechnik airworthiness directives final rule (EC2770) [2MY] (EC3803) [24JN] ------Fokker airworthiness directives final rule (EC2497, EC2498) [24AP] (EC2785) [2MY] (EC3354) [4JN] (EC3561, EC3566) [12JN] (EC3798, EC3799) [24JN] (EC4757) [4SE] (EC3908) [27JN] (EC4023, EC4028) [9JY] (EC4446) [30JY] (EC5265, EC5266, EC5267) [23SE] (EC5439) [3OC] ------Fort Devens, MA, change in using agency for certain restricted areas final rule (EC2856) [7MY] ------Fort Myers Beach, FL, special local regulations final rule (EC3417) [5JN] ------Fort Rucker, AL, restricted area subdivision final rule (EC3674) [17JN] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2233) [12MR] ------Gainesville, TX, airspace final rule (EC3351) [4JN] ------Galliano, LA, airspace final rule (EC3346) [4JN] ------gas pipeline safety standards final rule (EC3707) [18JN] ------Gates Learjet airworthiness directives final rule (EC5175) [17SE] ------General Electric, Co., airworthiness directives final rule (EC4776) [4SE] ------general material requirements warranty clauses final rule (EC2516) [24AP] ------general rulemaking procedures miscellaneous amendments final rule (EC2641) [29AP] ------Georgetown, SC, Sampit River harborwalk boat race special local regulations final rule (EC3490) [10JN] ------Georgia special anchorage areas final rule (EC2621) [29AP] ------grade crossing signal system final rule (EC3796) [24JN] ------Great Lakes load line certificate extension final rule (EC4184) [17JY] ------Great Lakes pilotage methodology final rule (EC2916) [9MY] ------Greenwood Lake, NJ, powerboat race safety zone final rule (EC3024) [14MY] ------Guthrie, TX, airspace final rule (EC3482) [10JN] ------Guymon, OK, airspace final rule (EC3479) [10JN] ------Hamilton propellers standard models final rule ------Hamilton Standard airworthiness directives final rule (EC2500) [24AP] (EC2639) [29AP] (EC4758) [4SE] ------Hartzell Propeller, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule (EC4786) [4SE] (EC5255) [23SE] ------hazardous material elimination regulations final rule (EC2733) [1MY] ------hazardous materials transportation regulations final rule (EC4760) [4SE] (EC5343, EC5347) [26SE] ------Hellenikon International Airport, Athens, Greece report (EC2310) [27MR] ------Hettinger, ND, airspace final rule (EC2635) [29AP] ------high altitude operation of subsonic transport airplanes final rule (EC3495) [10JN] ------high-theft vehicle lines final rule (EC2547) [29AP] ------highway design standards final rule (EC2517) [24AP] ------highway discretionary funds regulations final rule (EC4886) [5SE] ------Highway Safety Program standards final rule (EC3552) [12JN] (EC5032) [10SE] ------highway traffic and construction noise abatement final rule (EC5031) [10SE] ------Hobbs, NM, airspace final rule (EC3341) [4JN] ------Hollister, CA, air space final rule (EC2950) [10MY] ------Hondo, TX, airspace final rule (EC3352) [4JN] ------I.A.M. Rinaldo Piaggio, Inc., emergency exit door airworthiness directives final rule (EC2772) [2MY] ------ICC report (EC2915) [9MY] ------IFR altitudes final rule (EC2616, EC2631) [29AP], (EC3336) [4JN] (EC4485) [31JY] (EC4745) [4SE] (EC5262) [23SE] ------implementation plan final rule (EC5304) [25SE] ------incentive grant criteria for alcohol traffic safety programs final rule (EC2684) [30AP] ------Industrie Aeronautiche airworthiness directives final rule (EC5178) [17SE] ------Inspector General report (EC2120) [27FE] (EC2140) [28FE] (EC4284) [23JY] ------Intelligent Transportation Systems Program report (EC2209) [7MR] ------interlocking relationships between an air carrier and a person controlling another air carrier final rule (EC3667) [17JN] ------International Atomic Energy Agency hazardous materials transportation regulations final rule (EC2923) [9MY] ------Israel Aircraft Industries airworthiness directives final rule (EC3263) [30MY] ------Jackson, CA, airspace final rule (EC2766) [2MY] ------jet route final rule (EC4011, EC4020) [9JY] (EC4105) [11JY] ------Jetstream airworthiness directives final rule (EC2503) [24AP] (EC2764, EC2789, EC2792) [2MY] (EC3013) [14MY] (EC3213, EC3214) [29MY] (EC3504) [10JN] (EC4775, EC3802) [24JN] (EC3905, EC3906) [27JN] (EC4775) [4SE] (EC4853) [5SE] (EC5181) [17SE] (EC5435, EC5440) [3OC] ------John Day, OR, airspace final rule (EC2930) [9MY] ------John F. Kennedy (vessel) Fleet Week safety zone final rule (EC3022) [14MY] ------Jonesport, ME, world's fastest lobster boat race special local regulation final rule (EC2921) [9MY] ------K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI, removal of class D airspace final rule (EC3259) [30MY] ------Kennewick, WA, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races local regulations final rule (EC2777) [2MY] ------Key West, FL, super boat race special local regulation final rule (EC2922) [9MY] ------laboratory certification requirements final rule (EC4487) [31JY] ------Lake Erie safety zone final rule (EC3488) [10JN] ------Lake Winnebago, MO, airspace final rule (EC2610) [29AP] ------Lake Worth, FL, special local regulations final rule (EC2495) [24AP] ------Las Vegas, NM, airspace final rule (EC3338) [4JN] ------Las Vegas, NV, airspace final rule (EC3601) [13JN] ------Learjet Aircraft airworthiness directives final rule (EC3219) [29MY] (EC4872) [5SE] ------lifesaving equipment final rule (EC2934) [9MY] ------light truck average fuel economy standard final rule (EC2548) [29AP] ------Little Potato Slough drawbridge operation final rule (EC2492) [24AP] ------Livingston, TX, airspace final rule (EC3348) [4JN] ------load line certificate final rule (EC4021) [9JY] ------Lockheed Corp., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2514) [24AP] (EC3562) [12JN] (EC3602) [13JN] (EC4852) [5SE] ------Long Beach Harbor, CA, safety zone final rule (EC3065) [16MY] ------Louisiana special anchorage areas final rule (EC2622) [29AP] ------Lower Grand River, LA, drawbridge operation final rule (EC5169) [17SE] ------maintenance and preventive maintenance revisions final rule (EC2765) [2MY] ------management report (EC4970) [10SE] ------Manchester Harbor, MA, drawbridge operation regulations final rule (EC2727) [1MY] ------manned free balloon burner testing airworthiness standards final rule (EC2636) [29AP] ------Maritime Administration report (EC2748) [2MY] ------maritime terrorism report (EC3683) [17JN] ------Marshall, TX, airspace final rule (EC3347) [4JN] ------Maule Aerospace Technologies, Inc. airworthiness directives final rule (EC2859) [7MY] ------McDonnell Douglas airworthiness directives final rule (EC2501, EC2505) [24AP] (EC2932) [9MY] (EC3014, EC3015) [14MY] (EC3058, EC3059, EC3060) [16MY] (EC3218) [29MY] (EC3265, EC3266) [30MY] (EC3356) [4JN] (EC3496, EC3498, EC3501) [10JN] (EC3801) [24JN] (EC4015, EC4017) [9JY] (EC4443, EC4444) [30JY] (EC4771, EC4772) [4SE] (EC4878) [5SE] (EC5182) [17SE] ------Medals of Honor final rule (EC2453) [23AP] ------Mena, AR, airspace final rule (EC3345) [4JN] ------metric conversion of national standards for traffic control devices final rule (EC3492) [10JN] ------Miami Beach, FL, Super Boat Race special local regulations final rule (EC3272) [30MY] ------Midlothian-Waxahaclie, TX, airspace final rule (EC3349) [4JN] ------Missouri airspace final rules (EC3494) [10JN] ------modernization of examination methods final rule (EC5030) [10SE] ------Mooney Aircraft Corp. airworthiness directives final rule (EC2638) [29AP] ------motor carrier safety regulations final rule (EC5003) [10SE] ------motor vehicle air brake systems final rule (EC4489) [31JY] ------motor vehicle brake hoses final rule (EC4596) [4SE] ------motor vehicle compressed natural gas fuel containers final rule (EC2728) [1MY] ------motor vehicle content labeling final rule (EC4887) [5SE] ------motor vehicle door locks and retention components final rule (EC4451) [30JY] ------motor vehicle fuel system integrity final rule (EC2730) [1MY] ------motor vehicle glazing materials final rule (EC4595) [4SE] ------motor vehicle hydraulic brake systems final rule (EC2731) [1MY] ------motor vehicle lamps and reflective devices final rule (EC4597) [4SE] (EC4861) [5SE] (EC5156) [17SE] ------motor vehicle replacement light safety standards final rule (EC2699) [1MY] [[Page 3032]] ------motor vehicle safety standards final rule (EC5049) [10SE] ------motor vehicle seatbelt assemblies and child restraint systems safety standards final rule (EC2698) [1MY] (EC2845) [7MY] ------motor vehicle wheel nuts, wheel discs, and hub caps final rule (EC2755) [2MY] ------Nacote Creek, NJ, drawbridge operation regulations final rule (EC3671) [17JN] ------Narragansett, RI, Swim the Bay special local regulation final rule (EC3209) [29MY] ------National Capital Airports final rule (EC2776) [2MY] ------National Highway Traffic Safety Administration legislation (EC4521) [2AU] ------national security information final rule (EC2454) [23AP] ------New England region airspace final rule (EC3205) [29MY] ------New London, CT, Harvard-Yale regatta special local regulations final rule (EC2924) [9MY] ------New Piper Aircraft, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2773) [2MY] (EC3055, EC3056, EC3062) [16MY] (EC3215) [29MY] ------noncomplying motor vehicles improvement report (EC4214) [18JY] ------North Kingston, RI, quonset open house special local regulation final rule (EC3064) [16MY], (EC3210) [29MY] ------NTSB recommendations report (EC3054) [16MY] ------obligation guarantees program administration final rule (EC2869) [8MY] ------Offutt AFB, NE, airspace final rule (EC3260) [30MY] ------Ohio River safety zone final rule (EC3489) [10JN] ------oil spill prevention and response plans final rule (EC3708) [18JN] (EC4324) [25JY] ------oil tanker routing evaluation (EC2298) [26MR] ------passenger vessels and terminals security final rule (EC4160) [16JY] ------payment of attorneys fees final rule (EC3665) [17JN] ------performance-oriented packaging standards final rule (EC5342) [26SE] ------periodic inspection and testing of cylinders final rule (EC3274) [30MY] (EC5345) [26SE] ------petitions for rulemaking final rule (EC3672) [17JN] ------petroleum and special programs administration final rule (EC3211) [29MY] ------Piaggio airworthiness directives final rule (EC5054) [10SE] ------Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule (EC4868) [5SE] ------pipeline safety program procedures final rule (EC2729) [1MY], (EC3268) [30MY], (EC3491) [10JN] ------pipeline safety rulemaking procedures final rule (EC5405) [1OC] ------Piper Aircraft, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule (EC3503) [10JN] (EC4756) [4SE] ------policies relative to accounts and reports final rule (EC3668) [17JN] ------policies relative to rulemaking proceedings final rule (EC3493) [10JN] ------Port of Miami high-level bridge demonstration project report (EC2102) [23FE] ------Port of New York and New Jersey Fleet Week Parade of Ships safety zone final rule (EC3023) [14MY] ------Pratt & Whitney airworthiness directives final rule (EC4109) [11JY] (EC4266) [22JY] (EC4408) [26JY] (EC4863) [5SE] (EC5177) [17SE] (EC5442) [3OC] ------procedures for changes in helicoper type design to attach or remove external equipment final rule (EC2858) [7MY] ------products used for airport pavement maintenance and rehabilitation report (EC3170) [23MY] ------prohibition against certain flights within the territory and airspace of Afghanistan final rule (EC3016) [14MY] ------protective breathing equipment final rule (EC4849) [5SE] ------Public Transit Program operating assistance grants and capital adjustments legislation (EC4529) [2AU] ------qualification of drivers relative to vision and diabetes final rule (EC2643) [29AP] ------railroad accident reporting final rule (EC3673) [17JN] ------Raytheon Aircraft Co., airworthiness directives final rule (EC4769) [4SE] ------rebuilt vessel determinations final rule (EC2494) [24AP] ------Red River, LA, drawbridge operation regulations final rule (EC4507) [1AU] ------Redwood National Park bypass demonstration project report (EC3833) [25JN] ------regattas and marine parades interim rule (EC3834) [25JN] ------regulated navigation area final rule (EC4326, EC4327) [25JY] (EC4504) [1AU] ------regulatory reform legislation (EC2376) [15AP] ------release of internal CAB staff meeting memorandums final rule (EC2457) [23AP] ------Remote Alcohol Testing Program for Pilots report (EC2368) [15AP] ------reorganization of Coast Guard areas and districts, and marine inspection and captain of the port zones final rule (EC3670) [17JN] ------Research and Special Programs Administration final rule (EC4271, EC4272, EC4273, EC4274) [22JY] ------Reserve, LA, airspace final rule (EC3350) [4JN] ------restructuring of cylinder specifications requirements final rule (EC3212) [29MY] ------revision of miscellaneous hazardous materials regulations final rule (EC3275) [30MY] ------revision of State Participation Program final rule (EC3270) [30MY] ------revision to special local regulation final rule (EC3208) [29MY] ------Rice Lake, WI, airspace final rule (EC2613) [29AP] ------Richlands, VA, airspace final rule (EC2857) [7MY] ------Right-of-Way Program administration removal of obsolete and redundant regulations final rule (EC2609) [29AP] ------Robinson Helicopter Co., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2771) [2MY] (EC3261, EC3262) [30MY] ------Rolls-Royce airworthiness directives final rule (EC3605) [13JN] (EC4265) [22JY] ------rotorcraft regulatory changes based on European joint aviation requirements final report (EC2929) [9MY] ------rules of procedure for invoking sanctions under the Highway Safety Act final rule (EC3553) [12JN] ------Saab airworthiness directives final rule (EC4876) [5SE] (EC2629, EC2634) [29AP] (EC2779) [2MY] (EC3267) [30MY] (EC4854) [5SE] (EC5180) [17SE] ------safety belts and motorcycle helmets benefits report (EC2136) [27FE] ------safety equipment for towing vessels final rule (EC3967) [8JY] ------safety zone final rule (EC4328) [25JY] (EC4343, EC4344, EC4345, EC4346, EC4347, EC4348, EC4349, EC4350, EC4351, EC4352, EC4353, EC4354, EC4360, EC4361, EC4362, EC4363) [25JY] (EC4365, EC4367, EC4368, EC4369, EC4370, EC4371, EC4372, EC4373, EC4374, EC4375, EC4376, EC4377, EC4378, EC4379, EC4380, EC4381, EC4382) [25JY] (EC4488) [31JY] (EC4508) [1AU] (EC5051) [10SE] (EC5404) [1OC] ------Saginaw River, MI, drawbridge operation regulations final rule (EC2920) [9MY] (EC4502) [1AU] ------San Francisco Bay, CA, safety zone final rule (EC3554) [12JN] ------San Leondro Bay drawbridge operation final rule (EC2493) [24AP] ------Santa Fe, NM, airspace final rule (EC3353) [4JN] ------Savannah, GA, safety/security zone regulations final rule (EC2608) [29AP] ------seaway regulations and rules amendments final rule (EC2775) [2MY] ------security zone final rule (EC4159) [16JY] (EC4355, EC4356, EC4357, EC4358, EC4359, EC4364) [25JY] (EC4366) [25JY] ------Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Co., airworthiness directives final rule (EC2925) [9MY] ------Seymour, TX, airspace final rule (EC3478) [10JN] ------Short Brothers airworthiness directives final rule (EC2763) [2MY] ------signal and train control final rule (EC4110) [11JY] ------Sikorsky Aircraft airworthiness directives final rule (EC4267) [22JY] ------Snohomish River, WA, drawbridge operation regulations final rule (EC4506) [1AU] ------SOCATA Groupe AERO-SPATIALE TBM airworthiness directives final rule (EC5263) [23SE] ------Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale and Eurocopter France helicopters airworthiness directives (EC2633) [29AP] ------Soncra, TX, airspace final rule (EC3483) [10JN] ------South Carolina special anchorage areas final rule (EC2621) [29AP] ------special local regulations final rule (EC3777, EC3778, EC3779) [24JN] (EC3969, EC3970, EC3971, EC3972, EC3973) [8JY] (EC4158) [16JY] (EC4329, EC4330, EC4331, EC4332, EC4333) [25JY] (EC4334, EC4335, EC4336, EC4337, EC4338, EC4339, EC4340, EC4341, EC4342) [25JY] (EC4503) [1AU] (EC4598, EC4599) [4SE] (EC4856) [5SE] (EC4857, EC4858, EC4859) [5SE] (EC5029, EC5050) [10SE] ------special use airspace technical amendment final rule (EC3258) [30MY] ------St. Lawrence Seaway legislation (EC4279) [22JY] ------stability and control of vehicles final rule (EC5170) [17SE] (EC5270) [23SE] ------staff assignments and review of actions final rule (EC2456) [23AP] ------standard instrument approach procedures final rule (EC2509, EC2513, EC2518) [24AP] (EC2617, EC2637, EC2640) [29AP] (EC2678, EC2679) [30AP] (EC3198, EC3199, EC3200, EC3201, EC3202, EC3203) [29MY] (EC3484, EC3485) [10JN] (EC3790, EC3791, EC3792) [24JN] (EC4010, EC4012, EC4016) [9JY] (EC4747, EC4748, EC4761, EC4762, EC4763) [4SE] (EC4879, EC4880, EC4881) [5SE] (EC5172) [17SE] (EC5346) [26SE] ------State infrastructure bank improvement legislation (EC3093) [20MY] ------statistics report (EC5484) [4OC] ------Stevensville, MD, airspace final rule (EC2611) [29AP] ------subdivision of restricted areas final rule (EC3794) [24JN] ------substance abuse professional definition final rule (EC4486) [31JY] ------Tallulah, LA, airspace final rule (EC3337) [4JN] ------tanker inspection standards report (EC3010) [14MY] ------tanker navigation equipment, systems, and procedures report (EC2369) [15AP] ------tanker navigation safety standards, crew qualifications and training report (EC2280) [21MR] ------tanker navigation safety standards and size/capacity trend analysis reports (EC2130) [27FE] ------tanker navigation safety standards report (EC2890) [8MY] (EC5001, EC5048) [10SE] ------tanker simulator training report (EC2281) [21MR] ------technical amendment to transportation of hazardous materials regulations final rule (EC2854) [7MY] ------technical and conforming amendments and organizational and editorial changes final rule (EC3968) [8JY], (EC5406) [1OC] [[Page 3033]] ------Teledyne Continental Motors airworthiness directives final rule (EC3603, EC3605) [13JN] (EC4785) [4SE] ------temporary prohibition of oxygen generators as cargo in passenger aircraft final rule (EC3206) [29MY] ------Textron Lycoming airworthiness directives final rule (EC3497) [10JN] (EC3563) [12JN] (EC4864) [5SE] ------tire standards final rule (EC5028) [10SE] ------tourist railroads regulatory actions report (EC4742) [4SE] ------training and qualification requirements check for airmen and flight instructors final rule (EC3679) [17JN] ------transition to quieter airplanes progress report (EC5380) [28SE] ------transport category rotorcraft perfomance airworthiness directives final rule (EC2928) [9MY] ------transportation for individuals with disabilities final rule (EC3020) [14MY] (EC3269) [30MY] ------transportation of hazardous materials by rail final rule (EC3416) [5JN] ------Twin Commander Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule (EC3502) [10JN] ------U.S. public ports status report (EC5409) [2OC] (EC5434) [3OC] ------Upper New York Bay National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations fireworks final rule (EC3021) [14MY] ------use of official seal final rule (EC2455) [23AP] ------use of safety belts and motorcycle helmets final rule (EC3551) [12JN] ------Vancouver, WA, airspace final rule (EC2632) [29AP] ------Vancouver, WA, Fourth of July fireworks display safety zone regulations final rule (EC2618) [29AP] ------vehicle identification number requirements final rule (EC3380) [5JN] ------vehicle safety standards final rule (EC4022) [9JY] (EC4146) [16JY] (EC4183) [17JY] ------vessel traffic service area final rule (EC4860) [5SE] ------Victoria, TX, airspace final rule (EC3481) [10JN] ------Weatherly Aviation Co., Inc., airworthiness directives final rule (EC5268) [23SE] ------West Point, VA, Pamunkey River drawbridge operations final rule (EC2627) [29AP] ------Wilmington, NC, Smith Creek safety zone final rule (EC2623) [29AP] ------workplace drug and alcohol testing final rule (EC4325) [25JY] ------Yakima Firing Center, WV, reconfiguration of restricted area final rule (EC2615) [29AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquisition regulations final rule (EC2863) [7MY] (EC5486) [4OC] ------active duty educational assistance program report (EC2432) [19AP] ------appeals regulations, rules of practice final rule (EC4789) [4SE] ------autopsies final rule (EC3508) [10JN] ------benefits for children of Vietnam veterans with spina bifida legislation (EC4426) [29JY] ------compensation for disability resulting from hospitalization, treatment, examination, or vocational rehabilitation final rule (EC3141) [22MY] ------delegation of authority final rule (EC2834) [6MY] (EC3280) [30MY] ------educational assistance technical amendments final rule (EC2902) [9MY] ------educational assistance for members of the selected reserve final rule (EC3432, EC3433) [6JN] ------educational assistance programs and Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Program final rule (EC3607) [13JN] ------elimination of unnecessary provisions relating to representation, witnesses, and access to records final rule (EC3420) [5JN] ------employment reduction assistance legislation (EC5330) [25SE] ------equitable relief report (EC2372) [15AP] ------exemption of medical personnel from restrictions on remunerated outside professional activities legislation (EC2132) [27FE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2420) [18AP] ------fibromyalgia in schedule for rating disabilities final rule (EC2860) [7MY] ------gender policy for publications and other communications final rule (EC3281) [30MY] ------Government life insurance final rule (EC3446) [7JN] ------Health Resources Sharing and Emergency Operations Act report (EC2105) [23FE] ------health status of spouses and children of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans report (EC2404) [16AP] ------information law final rule (EC3568) [12JN] ------Inspector General report (EC3400) [5JN] ------inventions by employees final rule (EC3681) [17JN] ------investigation regulations final rule (EC3567) [12JN] ------life insurance final rule (EC3841) [25JN] ------loan guaranty final rule (EC3358) [4JN] ------Loan Guaranty Program and Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Program acquisition regulations final rule (EC2833) [6MY] ------medical nonsubstantive miscellaneous changes final report (EC2936) [9MY] ------Medicare reimbursement for health-care services legislation (EC4808) [4SE] ------miscellaneous adjudication regulations final rule (EC2891) [8MY] ------mortgage life insurance final rule (EC3421) [5JN] ------national cemeteries final rule (EC3279) [30MY] ------national cemetery system legislation (EC3909) [27JN] ------operation of golf courses on real property legislation (EC3842) [25JN] ------Part-Time Career Employment Program final rule (EC4411) [26JY] ------post-Vietnam era veterans educational assistance final rule (EC3507) [10JN] ------reestablishng rulemaking procedures final rule (EC3979) [8JY] ------removal of references to ``vicious habits'' final rule (EC2862) [7MY] ------report (EC2794) [2MY] ------schedule for rating disabilities final rule (EC3142) [22MY] (EC4452) [30JY] (EC5006) [10SE] (EC5485) [4OC] ------servicemen's and veterans' group life insurance final rule (EC2835) [6MY] ------single member and panel decisions appeals regulations rules of practice final rule (EC2861) [7MY] ------soldiers' and sailors' civil relief final rule (EC3445) [7JN] ------VA Health Professional Scholarship Program final rule (EC2953) [10MY] ------veterans and dependents education final rule (EC3171) [23MY] ------veterans education final rule (EC3070) [16MY] (EC3442) [7JN] (EC3709) [18JN] Dept. Veterans Affairs: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2331) [29MR] District of Columbia: acts (EC1888, EC1889, EC1890, EC1891, EC1892, EC1893) [3JA] (EC1912, EC1913) [4JA] (EC1951, EC1952) [23JA] (EC2015) [6FE] (EC2041, EC2042, EC2043, EC2044, EC0245, EC2046, EC2047, EC2048, EC2049, EC2050, EC2051) [13FE] (EC2061) [20FE] (EC2081, EC2082, EC2083) [23FE] (EC2084) [23FE] (EC2121) [27FE] (EC2195) [6MR] (EC2222, EC2223) [12MR] (EC2240) [13MR] (EC2256) [18MR] (EC2313) [28MR] (EC2319) [29MR] (EC2320, EC2321, EC2322, EC2323, EC2324, EC2325, EC2326, EC2327, EC2328, EC2329, EC2330) [29MR] (EC2392, EC2393, EC2394, EC2395) [16AP] (EC2481, EC2482, EC2483, EC2484, EC2485) [24AP] (EC2716, EC2717, EC2718, EC2719) [1MY] (EC3313, EC3314, EC3315, EC3316, EC3317, EC3318) [4JN] (EC3473) [10JN] (EC3593) [13JN] (EC4051, EC4052, EC4053, EC4054, EC4055, EC4056, EC4057) [10JY] (EC4244, EC4245) [22JY] (EC4640, EC4641, EC4642, EC4643, EC4644, EC4645, EC4646, EC4647, EC4648, EC4649, EC4650, EC4651, EC4652, EC4653, EC4654, EC4655, EC4656, EC4657, EC4658, EC4659, EC4660, EC4661, EC4662, EC4663, EC4664, EC4665) [4SE] (EC4666, EC4667, EC4668, EC4669, EC4670, EC4671, EC4672, EC4673, EC4674, EC4675, EC4676, EC4677, EC4678, EC4679, EC4690) [4SE] (EC4947) [10SE] (EC4948, EC4949, EC4950, EC4951, EC4952, EC4953, EC4954, EC4955, EC4956, EC4957, EC4958, EC4959) [10SE] (EC5248) [23SE] ------Advisory Neighborhood Commissions report (EC3083) [20MY] ------Anti-Deficiency Act violation (EC3100) [21MY] ------Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals performance review report (EC3134) [22MY] ------Boxing and Wrestling Commission event report (EC2122, EC2123) [27FE] ------check generation and vendor file procedures review report (EC4684) [4SE] ------comparative cost analysis report (EC2542) [25AP] ------contract appeals process performance report (EC4092) [11JY] ------depository implementation review report (EC4682) [4SE] ------evaluation of management and financial systems for Federal grants report (EC4681) [4SE] ------Evaluation of the D.C. Lottery Board's Wagering Cancellation Methodology report (EC1987) [30JA] ------financial and administrative audit of the LaShawn Limited and General Receiverships report (EC4680) [4SE] ------financial report (EC2073) [20FE] ------Insurance Administration compliance review (EC2998) [14MY] ------police officers and firefighters retirement program review (EC5467, EC5468) [4OC] ------Program Review of the Economic Development Finance Corp. (EC2229) [12MR] ------public schools membership count procedures report (EC4683) [4SE] ------Retirement Board member financial disclosure statement (EC3821) [25JN] (EC3950) [8JY] ------Review and Analysis of the District's Accounts Receivable report (EC2005) [1FE] ------teachers retirement program review (EC5466, EC5469) [4OC] ------waive congressional review of tax lien assignment and sale legislation (EC4422) [29JY] District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority: allocations of the District of Columbia budget (EC2355) [15AP] ------budget and multiyear plan report (EC3000) [14MY] ------budget proposal (EC2758) [2MY] (EC3627) [17JN] ------experts and consultants hiring procedures report (EC2354) [15AP] ------financial responsibility report (EC4246) [22JY] (EC4496) [1AU] District of Columbia Retirement Board: financial disclosure statements of members (EC2720) [1MY] (EC2826) [6MY] ------report (EC2669) [30AP] DSAA: advanced concept technology demonstration area cooperative activity with United Kingdom (EC3536) [12JN] ------analysis of services performed by Federal employees who are performing reimbursable services provided under the Arms Export Control Act (EC2003) [1FE] ------Arms Export Control Act report (EC2258) [19MR] (EC3385) [5JN] (EC4941) [10SE] ------cooperation with France, Germany, and Italy in the development of a mobile surface-to-air missile system (EC1918) [5JA] ------cooperative project to conduct a feasibility study to investigate and define a standard submarine rescue system (EC2000) [1FE] [[Page 3034]] ------cooperative project with Australia to develop common set of Electronic Countermeasures simulations (EC4628) [4SE] ------cooperative project with Canada to modernize existing joint surveillance system (EC4627) [4SE] ------cooperative project with Israel report (EC1949) [23JA] (EC4129) [12JY] ------cooperative project with Norway relative to development of a composite hull structural monitoring system (EC2227) [12MR] ------cooperative project with Sweden on certain developments leading to technologically superior conventional weapons systems (EC4630) [4SE] ------cooperative project with the United Kingdom (EC4836) [5SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Australia (EC4626) [4SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Egypt (EC2588) [29AP] (EC5138) [16SE] (EC5194) [18SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Greece (EC2989) [14MY] (EC4130) [12JY] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Jordan (EC3888, EC3890, EC3891) [27JN] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Korea (EC4837) [5SE] (EC5096) [12SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Oman (EC3892) [27JN] (EC5216, EC5217) [19SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Portugal (EC5313) [25SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Saudi Arabia (EC2594) [29AP] (EC4838) [5SE] (EC5371) [28SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Singapore (EC2591) [29AP] (EC4840) [5SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of Korea (EC2286) [22MR] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Turkey (EC3079) [20MY] (EC3133) [22MY] (EC5068) [11SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of China (EC2990) [14MY] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of Korea (EC2593) [29AP] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Colombia (EC5095) [12SE] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Denmark (EC2994) [14MY] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Egypt (EC2598) [29AP] (EC2996) [14MY] (EC4843) [5SE] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Greece (EC2995) [14MY] (EC3132) [22MY] (EC3152) [23MY] (EC4047) [10JY] (EC4128) [12JY] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Israel (EC2592) [29AP] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Japan (EC4282) [23JY] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Morocco (EC2991, EC2993) [14MY] (EC4046) [10JY] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Saudi Arabia (EC2597) [29AP] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of China (EC2992) [14MY] (EC3149) [23MY] (EC4629) [4SE] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to the U.N. for use in Rwanda (EC3895) [27JN] ------Dept. of the Army proposed of lease of defense articles to Oman (EC1983) [26JA] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles and services to the United Kingdom (EC2002) [1FE] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Brunei (EC3537) [12JN] (EC4942) [10SE] (EC5067) [11SE] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Egypt (EC2589, EC2596) [29AP] (EC4419) [29JY] (EC4842) [5SE] (EC5195) [18SE] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Germany (EC4045) [10JY] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Israel (EC3893, EC3894) [27JN] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Japan (EC4126) [12JY] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Norway (EC2287) [22MR] (EC2290) [25MR] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Saudi Arabia (EC4841) [5SE] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Singapore (EC2997) [14MY] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Spain (EC4127) [12JY] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Thailand (EC4420) [29JY] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to the Netherlands (EC3148) [23MY] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of China (EC3080) [20MY] (EC4839) [5SE] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of Korea (EC2590, EC2599) [29AP] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Turkey (EC2318) [29MR] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Venezuela (EC2595) [29AP] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed of lease of defense articles and services to Thailand (EC1981) [26JA] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed of lease of defense articles to Canada (EC1982) [26JA] ------extended air defense cooperative program (EC2478) [24AP] ------foreign military sales customers report (EC2001) [1FE] ------notification of cooperative project relative to enhancing air and ground electronic warfare detection capabilities (EC3470) [10JN] ------notification of cooperative project with Canada for research, exploratory, and advanced development of conventional weapons systems (EC3469) [10JN] ------notification of cooperative project with NATO for airborne early warning and control systems modernization (EC3468) [10JN] ------notification of cooperative project with the United Kingdom concerning conventional air-to-ground missiles (EC3081) [20MY] ------notification of cooperative production and support of an expendable offboard active electronic decoy for antiship missile defense (EC2250) [14MR] ------notification relative to the design and development subphase of the NATO Improved Link Eleven project (EC2226) [12MR] ------Presidential determination relative to defense articles, services, and training to the Dominican Republic (EC3896) [27JN] ------Presidential determination relative to defense articles, services, military education, and training to Laos (EC2257) [18MR] ------price and availability report (EC1984) [26JA] ------status of loans and guarantees issued under the Arms Export Control Act report (EC2004) [1FE] ------technology base research and development project with the Netherlands (EC1999) [1FE] ------technology or capability enhancements or upgrades for Japan report (EC3889) [27JN] ------technology or capability enhancements or upgrades for Saudi Arabia (EC2434) [22AP] EEOC: elementary-secondary staff information final rule (EC4168) [17JY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2020) [6FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2181) [5MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report (EC2033) [9FE] ------Inspector General report (EC3230, EC3243) [30MY] ------report (EC2663) [30AP] Energy Information Administration: energy outlook report (EC2058) [16FE] ------report (EC4591) [4SE] EPA: Acid Rain Program final rule (EC3030) [15MY] (EC3306) [4JN] ------air pollution from new motor vehicles final rule (EC4831) [5SE] ------air quality definition revision relative to volatile organic compounds final rule (EC5461) [4OC] ------Alabama Hazardous Waste Management Program revision final rule (EC2531) [25AP] ------Alaska implementation plan final rule (EC2981) [14MY] ------Alaska petition for exemption from diesel fuel sulfur requirement final rule (EC4603) [4SE] ------Amnicola Dump Superfund site final rule (EC2526) [25AP] ------Anti-Deficiency Act violation (EC4557) [4SE] ------approval of State programs and delegation of Federal authorities final rule (EC3935) [8JY] ------area designation for air quality planning purposes final rule (EC4469, EC4470) [31JY] ------Arizona implementation plan final rule (EC2551) [29AP] ------Arizona surface water quality standards final rule (EC2734) [1MY] ------Arizona visibility Federal implementation plan corrective revision final rule (EC2563) [29AP] ------Bernalillo County, NM, supplemental air quality implementation plan final rule (EC2877) [8MY] ------Bethlehem Steel Corp. hazardous waste management system exclusion final rule (EC2587) [29AP] ------California hazardous air pollutants emission standards for dry cleaning facilities final rule (EC3030) [15MY] ------California implementation plan final rule (EC2550, EC2573, EC2576) [29AP] (EC2577) [29AP] (EC3456) [10JN] ------CERCLA report (EC2059) [16FE] ------chemical release reporting final rule (EC4392) [26JY] (EC4417) [29JY] ------Clean Air Act operating permits final rule (EC4299) [24JY] (EC4824) [5SE] (EC5213) [19SE] (EC5422, EC5424) [3OC] ------Clean Air Act reclassification final rule (EC4399) [26JY] ------clean air attainment extension final rule (EC3770) [24JN] ------Clean Water Act amendment to requirements for authorized State permit programs final rule (EC2830) [6MY] ------conditional registration of pesticides report (EC2267) [20MR] ------containment of leakage or leak detection at onshore facilities used for bulk storage of oil near navigable waters (EC2914) [9MY] ------control of air pollution final rule and removal and modification of obsolete, superfluous, or burdensome rules (EC2555) [29AP] ------deficiency correction final rule (EC4468) [31JY] (EC5127) [16SE] ------Delaware implementation plan final rule (EC2881) [8MY] ------designation of Texas areas for air quality planning purposes final rule (EC2566) [29AP] ------Effects of Great Lakes Contaminants on Human Health report (EC3097) [20MY] ------ethers testing consent order final rule (EC3581) [13JN] ------extension of due date and time-limited tolerances final rule (EC2813, EC2812) [6MY] ------extremely hazardous substances final rule (EC2817) [6MY] ------Federal emission standards test procedures revisions final rule (EC3819) [5SE] ------Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act rule (EC2213) [8MR] ------final rule (EC4602) [4SE] ------Florida dry cleaning facilities final rule (EC2529) [25AP] [[Page 3035]] ------food grade oil of mustard tolerance requirement exemption final rule (EC2980) [14MY] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2723) [1MY] ------fuel and fuel additives final rule (EC3764) [24JN] (EC3878) [27JN] (EC3938) [8JY] ------hazardous air pollutant list modification final rule (EC3582) [13JN] ------Hazardous Waste Management Program final rule (EC3769) [24JN] (EC3852, EC3854) [26JN] (EC4236) [22JY] (EC4297) [24JY] (EC4471) [31JY] (EC4600, EC4608) [4SE] (EC5125) [16SE] (EC5459) [4OC] ------hazardous waste treatment, storage, disposal facilities, and hazardous waste generators final rule (EC3307) [4JN] (EC3583) [13JN] ------Idaho description of areas for air quality planning final rule (EC3531) [12JN] ------Idaho extensions for nonattainment areas final rule (EC2810) [6MY] ------Idaho implementation plan final rule (EC3111) [21MY] ------Illinois implementation plan final rule (EC2538) [25AP] (EC2815, EC2816) [6MY] ------implementation plan final rule (EC3722, EC3723) [19JN] (EC3733) [19JN] (EC3765, EC3766, EC3767) [24JN] (EC3853) [26JN] (EC3937, EC3939) [8JY] (EC4121, EC4122, EC4123, EC4124, EC4125) [12JY] (EC4147) [16JY] (EC4233, EC4234, EC4235, EC4237, EC4238, EC4239, EC4240, EC4241, EC4243) [22JY] (EC4298) [24JY] (EC4398, EC4400, EC4401) [26JY] (EC4416) [29JY] (EC4466, EC4467) [31JY] (EC4601, EC4604) [4SE] (EC4605, EC4606, EC4607) [4SE] (EC4818, EC4820, EC4821, EC4822, EC4823, EC4827) [5SE] (EC4828, EC4829, EC4832) [5SE] (EC4923, EC4924, EC4925) [10SE] (EC5093) [12SE] (EC5124, EC5126, EC5128) [16SE] (EC5157) [17SE] (EC5211, EC5212, EC5214) [19SE] (EC5382) [28SE] (EC5419, EC5420, EC5421, EC5423) [3OC] (EC5457) [4OC] ------implementation plan preparation, adoption, and submittal final rule (EC3934) [8JY] ------imports and exports of hazardous waste final rule (EC2536) [25AP] ------Indiana implementation plan final rule (EC2549, EC2559) [29AP] (EC3454) [10JN] ------Inspector General report (EC3395) [5JN] ------international air pollution prevention and control technology report (EC4922) [10SE] ------in-use motor vehicles air pollution control final rule (EC5418) [3OC] ------Iowa implementation plan final rule (EC2573) [29AP] ------Kansas motor vehicle emissions budget to fulfill requirements final rule (EC2583) [29AP] ------Kentucky Hazardous Waste Management Program revision final rule (EC2533) [25AP] ------Kentucky implementation plan final rule (EC2569) [29AP] (EC3107) [21MY] ------Knox County, TN, operating permits program final rule (EC2582) [29AP] ------Kummer Sanitary Landfill Superfund site final rule (EC2525) [25AP] ------land disposal restrictions final rule (EC2562) [29AP] (EC3936) [8JY] ------lead-based paint final rule (EC4830) [5SE] ------leather tanning and finishing final rule (EC3978) [8JY] ------Lee's Lane Superfund site deletion final rule (EC2524) [25AP] ------maintenance plan final rule (EC5458) [4OC] ------marine vehicle pollution control final rule (EC575) [11SE] ------Massachusetts Clean Air Act operating permits program final rule (EC2881) [8MY] ------Missouri Clean Air Act operating permits program and delegation of authority final rule (EC2557) [29AP] ------Missouri motor vehicle emissions budget to fulfill requirements final rule (EC2583) [29AP] ------modification of treatment requirements for discharge into marine waters final rule (EC4825) [5SE] ------monitoring requirements for national drinking water regulations final rule (EC2806) [6MY] ------municipal solid waste landfill permit program final rule (EC5460) [4OC] ------municipal solid waste permit program adequacy determination final rule (EC5094) [12SE] ------national ambient air quality standards for sulfur oxides final rule (EC3104) [21MY] ------national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants final rule (EC2581) [29AP] (EC3129) [22MY] (EC3381) [5JN] (EC3732, EC3736) [19JN] (EC3855) [26JN] (EC4300) [24JY] (EC5158) [17SE] ------national oil and hazardous substances pollution contingency plan final rule (EC2570, EC2575) [29AP] (EC2580) [29AP] (EC2708) [1MY] (EC2880) [8MY] (EC3030) [15MY] (EC4516) [2AU] ------national water quality inventory report (EC2299) [26MR] ------Nevada hazardous waste management programs final rule (EC3305) [4JN] ------New Jersey Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program final rule (EC2978) [14MY] ------New Mexico implementation plans final rule (EC3455) [10JN] ------North Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Program revision final rule (EC2532) [25AP] ------North Carolina implementation plan final rule (EC3106) [21MY] ------Ohio implementation plan final rule (EC2707) [1MY] (EC2819) [6MY] (EC2977) [14MY] (EC3029) [15MY] ------Oil Discharge Program rules revision final rule (EC2560) [29AP] ------Oklahoma volatile organic compound regulations approval final rule (EC2535) [25AP] ------on-board diagnostic checks final rule (EC4397) [26JY] ------Operating Permits Program final rule (EC3734) [19JN] (EC3768) [24JN] (EC3813) [25JN] (EC3932) [8JY] ------Oregon implementation plan final rule (EC2979) [14MY] ------Outer Continental Shelf air regulations consistency update for California final rule (EC3527) [12JN] ------Outer Continental Shelf air regulations offset remand final rule (EC3077) [20MY] ------ozone control strategy final rule (EC3933) [8JY] ------ozone transport region inspection/maintenance flexibility final rule (EC4242) [22JY] ------parts acquisition final rule (EC3450) [10JN] (EC3528) [12JN] ------Pennsylvania implementation plan final rule (EC2976) [14MY] ------pesticide food additive regulations final rule (EC4393) [26JY] ------pesticide formulating, packaging, and repackaging final rule (EC5462) [4OC] ------pesticide registration modifications final rule (EC3848) [26JN] (EC3863) [27JN] ------pesticide tolerance final rule (EC2252, EC2558, EC2565, EC2571, EC2572) [29AP] (EC2700, EC2701, EC2702, EC2709, EC2710) [1MY] (EC2811, EC2814) [6MY] (EC3030) [15MY] (EC3108, EC3109, EC3110) [21MY] (EC3233, EC3234) [30MY] (EC3526, EC3532) [12JN] (EC3724, EC3725, EC3726, EC3727, EC3728, EC3729, EC3730, EC3731, EC3735) [19JN] (EC3881, EC3882, EC3883, EC3884) [27JN] (EC3940) [8JY] (EC4171) [17JY] (EC4391) [26JY] (EC4394, EC4395, EC4396) [26JY] (EC4418) [29JY] (EC5159) [17SE] (EC5389) [30SE] ------pesticide worker protection standard final rule (EC3849, EC3850) [26JN] (EC3864, EC3865) [27JN] ------Phoenix, AZ, Clean Air Act reclassification final rule (EC2881) [8MY] ------Pittsburgh, PA, disapproval of ozone redesignation request and maintenance plan final rule (EC2586) [29AP] ------Placer County, CA, air pollution control district implementation plan final rule (EC2818) [6MY] ------potential health and environmental effects from the use of magnetic levitation for railroad transportation report (EC3125) [21MY] ------prohibition on gasoline containing lead or lead additives final rule (EC3529) [12JN] ------reduced certification reporting requirements for new nonroad engines final rule (EC2878) [8MY] ------Reformulated Gasoline Program opt out procedures final rule (EC3879) [27JN] ------regulated substances and thresholds for accidental release prevention final rule (EC3449) [10JN] ------regulations governing hazardous air pollutants equivalent emission limitations by permit amendment final rule (EC2881) [8MY] ------reid vapor pressure standard final rule (EC4826) [5SE] ------relax Federal gasoline reid vapor pressure volatility standard final rule (EC2556) [29AP] (EC2808) [6MY] ------renewal of time-limited tolerances for tefluthrin final rule (EC2704) [1MY] ------Rhode Island air quality implementation plans final rule (EC2554) [29AP] ------Rhode Island Clean Air Act operating permits program final rule (EC2706) [1MY] ------risk management program regulations for chemical accident release prevention final rule (EC3451) [10JN] (EC4465) [31JY] ------San Joaquin Valley, CA, air pollution control district implementation plan final rule (EC2530) [25AP] (EC2574, EC2585) [29AP] (EC2822) [6MY] ------Santa Barbara County, CA, air pollution control district implementation plan final rule (EC2821, EC2822) [6MY] ------solid waste disposal facility criteria final rule (EC5305) [25SE] (EC5351) [26SE] ------solid waste programs removal of legally obsolete guidelines final rule (EC2579) [29AP] ------South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Program revision final rule (EC2534) [25AP] ------standards of performance for new stationary sources--small industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units final rule (EC2807) [6MY] ------stratospheric ozone protection final rule (EC3453) [10JN] ------substitutes for ozone-depleting substances final rule (EC3077) [20MY] ------Superfund report (EC5215) [19SE] ------suspension, debarment, and ineligibility for contracts, assistance, loans, and benefits final rule (EC3426) [5JN] ------Tennessee revisions to hazardous waste management programs final rule (EC3112) [21MY] (EC3113) [21MY] ------test rules and enforceable testing consent agreements final rule (EC4043) [10JY] ------testing requirements for ocean dumping final rule (EC5381) [28SE] ------Texas implementation plan final rule (EC2809) [6MY] ------tolerance processing fees final rule (EC2703) [1MY] ------tolerance revision final rule (EC3931) [8JY] ------Utah emission regulations and ozone nonattainment area designation and definition final rule (EC2820) [6MY] ------Utah implementation plan final rule (EC2820) [6MY] ------Ventura County, CA, air pollution control district implementation plan final rule (EC2818) [6MY] ------Virginia implementation plan final rule (EC3457) [10JN] ------Washington implementation plan final rule (EC3105) [21MY] ------Washington landfill superfund site removal from national priorities list (EC2975) [14MY] ------Wisconsin implementation plan final rule (EC2561, EC2564, EC2573) [29AP] (EC2578) [29AP] ------Wisconsin industrial adhesives revision final rule (EC2584) [29AP] ------withdrawal of direct final rule for approval of South Dakota redesignation request (EC2879) [8MY] [[Page 3036]] ------withdrawal of final test rule final rule (EC3880) [27JN] ------wood furniture manufacturing operations control techniques guidelines final rule (EC3077) [20MY] ------xanthan gum-modified tolerance exemption final rule (EC2705) [1MY] Executive Office of the President: anti-terrorism, counter- terrorism, and security efforts appropriations (EC5153) [17SE] ------budget requests for various agencies relative to assisting victims of Hurricanes Fran and Hortense (EC5333) [26SE] ------Commonwealth of Independent States continuation of waiver relative to Trade Act (EC3360) [4JN] ------continued deployment of combat-equipped Armed Forces to Haiti as part of the multinational force report (EC2291) [25MR] ------continued deployment of U.S. forces including response to isolated attacks on American Embassy complex report (EC3116) [21MY] ------Dept. of Defense funding for the NATO-led Bosnia Peace Implementation Force (EC2111) [27FE] ------Dept. of Defense operations associated with the NATO-led Bosnia Peace Implementation Force report (EC3820) [25JN] ------Dept. of Defense purchases, purchase commitments, and cost sharing arrangements notification (EC4278) [22JY] ------Dept. of HHS appropriations report (EC2336) [15AP] ------Dept. of the Interior appropriations (EC4553) [4SE] ------Depts. of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior emergency appropriations (EC3037) [16MY] (EC3099) [21MY] ------Depts. of Agriculture, the Interior, and HUD appropriations (EC5152) [17SE] ------Depts. of HUD, Justice, and Veterans Affairs, and National Bankruptcy Review Commission appropriations legislation (EC4074) [11JY] ------drug law enforcement, treatment, and prevention activities appropriations (EC2335) [15AP] ------efforts to obtain Iraq's compliance with U.N. Security Council resolution (EC4634) [4SE] (EC4844) [5SE] ------emergency appropriations request for expenses related to natural disasters (EC2174) [5MR] ------emergency appropriations request for the Forest Service (EC2025) [9FE] ------evacuation of U.S. citizens by military personnel from the Central African Republic (EC3153) [23MY] ------Everglades and south Florida ecosystem restoration legislation (EC3610) [13JN] ------exemption of Groom Lake, NV, Air Force facility from hazardous or solid waste laws that would require disclosure of classified information (EC1989) [31JA] ------exercise of certain powers relative to disruption of the Middle East peace process (EC4633) [4SE] ------export control regulations (EC4635) [4SE] ------Federal Government departments and agencies activities report (EC3948) [8JY] ------FEMA budget request (EC3441) [7JN] ------Forest Service emergency appropriations request (EC2964) [14MY] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2126) [27FE] ------funding for support of the Middle East peace process (EC2110) [27FE] ------international agreements transmitted to Congress after submission deadline (EC2205) [7MR] ------Iraq's compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions report (EC2850) [7MY] ------Israel counterterrorism assistance (EC3073) [20MY] ------ITC nominations (EC4790) [4SE] ------negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question (EC2714) [1MY] ------notification of continuation of national emergency relative to Middle East peace process (EC1933) [22JA] ------pay raise for U.S. military personnel (EC1884) [3JA] ------People's Republic of China continuation of waiver relative to Trade Act (EC3359) [4JN] ------personnel report (EC1911) [4JA] ------private U.S. citizens and third-country nationals taking refuge in the U.S. Embassy compound in Liberia (EC2352) [15AP] ------progress toward a negotiated solution of the Cyprus problem (EC2204) [7MR] (EC4303) [24JY] (EC5375) [28SE] ------proposed budget rescissions (EC2109) [27FE] ------proposed rescissions of Dept. of Defense budgetary resources (EC2337) [15AP] ------request relative to supplemental appropriations for expenses related to counter-terrorism assistance to Israel (EC2248) [14MR] ------request relative to supplemental appropriations for the BATF to investigate and solve acts of arson against African- American churches (EC3687) [18JN] ------Romanian emigration laws and policies report (EC4069) [10JY] ------Russian Federation emigration laws and policies report (EC4068) [10JY] ------science, technology, and diplomacy report (EC2273) [20MR] ------Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnian Serbs emergency report (EC3193) [29MY] ------spent nuclear fuel activities in the Democratic Republic of Korea (EC2963) [14MY] Eximbank: management report (EC2086) [23FE] ------report (EC2057) [16FE] ------tied aid credits report (EC1998) [1FE] (EC5091) [12SE] ------U.S. exports to Argentina (EC4569) [4SE] ------U.S. exports to Australia (EC5155) [17SE] ------U.S. exports to Ghana (EC2075) [23FE] ------U.S. exports to India (EC5120) [16SE] ------U.S. exports to Indonesia (EC2076) [23FE] (EC2381) [16AP] ------U.S. exports to Kazakhstan (EC4564) [4SE] ------U.S. exports to Pakistan (EC4571) [4SE] ------U.S. exports to Russia (EC3851) [26JN] (EC4573) [4SE] ------U.S. exports to Thailand (EC4572) [4SE] ------U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China (EC2422) [19AP] (EC2750) [2MY] (EC4565, EC4566, EC4567, EC4568) [4SE] ------U.S. exports to the Republic of Korea (EC2255) [18MR] ------U.S. exports to Trinidad and Tobago (EC4570) [4SE] ------U.S. exports to Ukraine (EC2150) [4MR] FAA: aviation system capital investment plan report (EC2333) [29MR] ------CFR chapter name change final rule (EC4409) [26JY] ------Civil Aviation Security Program effectiveness report (EC3904) [27JN] ------Dept. of Defense military base closures and realignments report (EC5004) [10SE] ------quiet aircraft technology for propeller-driven airplanes and rotorcraft report (EC4135) [12JY] ------services provided to foreign aviation authorities report (EC2402) [16AP] ------standard instrument approach procedures final rule (EC4268, EC4269, EC4270) [22JY] (EC4450) [30JY] ------Subsonic Noise Reduction Technology Program report (EC3982) [8JY] ------Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System development and certification report (EC2375) [15AP] Farm Credit Administration: book-entry procedures for Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. securities final rule (EC4220) [22JY] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2398) [16AP] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report (EC2397) [16AP] ------loans in special flood hazard areas final rule (EC4913) [10SE] Farm Credit Bank of Texas: pension plan report (EC4691) [4SE] ------Thrift Plus Plan report (EC4692) [4SE] Farm Service Agency: Dairy Indemnity Payment Program final rule (EC2962) [14MY] ------sugarcane and sugarbeets price support loan rates final rule (EC2962) [14MY] FCC: access tariff filings final rule (EC3945) [8JY] ------amateur service vanity call sign system amendment final rule (EC3042) [16MY] ------assessment and collection of regulatory fees final rule (EC4044) [10JY] ------automatic stays of certain allotment orders final rule (EC4614) [4SE] ------Bell Operating Co., out-of-region interstate, interexchange services final rule (EC3994) [9JY] ------Blossom, TX, DeQueen, AR, and Colgate, OK, table allotments for FM broadcast stations final rule (EC3460) [10JN] ------Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act implementation final rule (EC3534) [12JN] (EC4931) [10SE] ------Campton and Frenchburg, KY, table allotments for FM broadcast stations final rule (EC3436) [6JN] ------Cassville and Kimberly City, MO, table allotments for FM broadcast stations final rule (EC3434) [6JN] ------Chester, Shasta, Lake City, Alturas, McCloud, and Weaverville, CA, table allotments for FM broadcast stations final rule (EC3463) [10JN] ------children's television programming final rule (EC4616) [4SE] ------Clovis, and Madera, CA, table allotments for FM broadcast stations final rule (EC3461) [10JN] ------Coolidge and Gilbert, AZ, table of allotments for FM broadcast stations (EC2983) [14MY] ------Cornell, WI, table of allotments for FM broadcast stations (EC2982) [14MY] ------definition of markets for purposes of cable television broadcast signal carriage rules final rule (EC3533) [12JN] ------deregulation of equipment authorization requirements for digital devices final rule (EC3235) [30MY] ------domestic, interstate, and interexchange telephone services final rule (EC4432) [30JY] ------Federal Mangers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1974) [25JA] ------Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service final rule (EC3943) [8JY] ------flexible service offerings in commercial mobile radio services final rule (EC4613) [4SE] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC3824) [25JN] ------future development of paging systems final rule (EC2666) [30AP] ------GHz frequency band final rule (EC4935) [10SE] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report (EC3135) [22MY] ------implementation of Communication Act broadcast license renewal procedures final rule (EC2823) [6MY] ------implementation of Communication Act competitive bidding final rule (EC2666) [30AP] ------implementation of Telecommunications Act relative to cable reform provisions final rule (EC2985) [14MY] ------implementation of Telecommunications Act relative to dispute resolution regarding equipment standards final rule (EC3041) [16MY] ------inspection of ships relative to Great Lakes Agreement final rule (EC3025) [14MY] ------interactive video and data service licensees to provide subscribers mobile service final rule (EC3944) [8JY] ------interstate, interexchange marketplace implementation final rule (EC4927) [10SE] ------interstate average schedule formulas modifications final rule (EC3942) [8JY] ------interstate pay-per-call and other information services final rule (EC4402) [26JY] (EC4493) [1AU] ------microwave relocation cost sharing final rule (EC2882) [8MY] ------mobile radio service and cellular cross-ownership final rule (EC3941) [8JY] [[Page 3037]] ------New Port Richey, Naples Park, Sarasota, and Sebring, FL, table allotments for FM broadcast stations final rule (EC3435) [6JN] ------number portability by local exchange carriers final rule (EC4173) [17JY] ------open video systems final rule (EC3585) [13JN] ------operator service access and pay telephone compensation final rule (EC3815) [25JN] ------pay telephone reclassification and compensation final rule (EC5336) [26SE] ------regulation of international accounting rates final rule (EC3620) [17JN] ------release of 888 toll free numbers corresponding to 800 toll free numbers final rule (EC4172) [17JY] ------report (EC4936) [10SE] ------resale obligations pertaining to commercial mobile radio services final rule (EC4301) [24JY] (EC4920) [10SE] ------Sault Ste. 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[31JY] Financial Crimes Enforcement Network: transactions in currency interim rule (EC2423) [19AP] First South Production Credit Association: pension plan report (EC4195) [18JY] Foreign Agricultural Service: minimum quantity of agricultural commodities report (EC2024) [6FE] Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: Government in the Sunshine Act report (EC2353) [15AP] Forest Service: disposal of national forest system timber and modification of timber sale contracts final rule (EC2800) [6MY] ------Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act report (EC4187) [17JY] FRS: Bank Secrecy Act recordkeeping regulations relative to funds transfers and transmittals final rule (EC3184) [29MY] (EC3302) [4JN] ------certain activities of subsidiaries of bank holding companies engaged in underwriting, and dealing in, securities final rule (EC5154) [17SE] ------Community Reinvestment Act regulations final rule (EC2871) [8MY] ------credit availability for small business and small farms report (EC1948) [23JA] ------definition of capital stock and surplus under the Federal Reserve Act final rule (EC2908) [9MY] ------depository institutions credit card operations profitability report (EC4577) [4SE] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2184) [5MR] (EC2605) [29AP] [[Page 3038]] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report (EC2288) [22MR] ------Inspector General report (EC3320) [4JN] ------interest rate risk final rule (EC4037) [10JY] ------international banking operations final rule (EC4385) [26JY] ------international banking operations regulation K final rule (EC2873) [8MY] ------loans in special flood hazard areas final rule (EC4909) [10SE] ------management official interlocks final rule (EC4118) [12JY] ------market risk based capital standards final rule (EC4910) [10SE] ------monetary policy report (EC2106) [23FE] (EC4231) [22JY] ------report (EC2907) [9MY] (EC3375, EC3376) [5JN] ------rights, liabilities, and responsibilities of participants in electronic fund transfer 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final rule (EC3043) [16MY] ------premerger notification and trade regulations final rule (EC2677) [30AP] ------report (EC2348) [15AP] ------smokeless tobacco final rule (EC4937) [10SE] ------Textile Fiber Products Identification Act rules and regulations final rule (EC3114) [21MY] GAO: Capitol Preservation Fund audit report (EC4528) [2AU] ------Cash Management Improvement Act implementation report (EC1973) [25JA] ------Congressional Award Foundation financial statements (EC5252) [26SE] ------employees detailed to congressional committees report (EC2068) [20FE] (EC4801) [4SE] ------FDIC audit report (EC4490) [31JY] ------Federal agency implementation of recommendations relative to protest bids report (EC2017) [6FE] ------Federal Family Education Loan Program financial audit (EC2239) [12MR] ------Federal information resources management report (EC4967) [10SE] ------GPO financial audit report (EC2424) [19AP] ------Independent Counsel financial audit (EC2430) [19AP] ------independent 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(EC4455) [30JY] ------report (EC2293) [26MR] National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements: audit report (EC3964) [8JY] National Credit Union Administration: Community Development Revolving Loan Program final rule (EC5277) [24SE] ------Inspector General report (EC3244) [30MY] ------loans in areas having special flood hazards final rule (EC5281) [24SE] [[Page 3040]] ------management official interlocks final rule (EC5279) [24SE] ------organization and operations of Federal credit unions final rule (EC5278) [24SE] ------report (EC2344) [15AP] ------schedules of compensation report (EC2269) [20MR] ------supervisory committee audits and verifications final rule (EC5280) [24SE] National Education Goals Panel: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2092) [23FE] ------report (EC5401) [1OC] National Endowment for Democracy: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2185) [5MR] ------Inspector General report (EC1899) [3JA] National Endowment for the Arts: Freedom of 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final rule (EC3005) [14MY] (EC3033) [15MY] ------Gulf of Alaska groundfish final rule (EC3403, EC3405, EC3406, EC3407, EC3408, EC3409) [5JN] (EC4005) [9JY] (EC4309) [24JY] (EC4719) [4SE] ------Gulf of Alaska groundfish recordkeeping and requirements final rule (EC3139) [22MY] ------Gulf of Alaska perch final rule (EC4437) [30JY] ------Gulf of Alaska pollock final rule (EC5289, EC5290) [24SE] ------Gulf of Alaska rockfish final rule (EC4179) [17JY] (EC4438) [30JY] (EC5340, EC5341) [26SE] ------Gulf of Alaska shallow-water species fishing by vessels using trawl gear final rule (EC3120) [21MY] ------Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Disaster Program final rule (EC3477) [10JN] ------Gulf of Mexico reef fish fisheries final rule (EC3830) [25JN] (EC5197) [18SE] ------Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery final rule (EC3119) [21MY] ------international fisheries regulations final rule (EC4439) [30JY] ------international regulations relative to halibut fisheries final rule (EC4735) [4SE] ------longline pot gear final rule (EC5341) [26SE] ------Magnuson Act final rule (EC3755) [20JN] (EC5475) [4OC] ------marine mammals and dolphin safe tuna labeling regulation consolidation final rule (EC3236) [30MY] ------Northeast multispecies fishery final rule (EC3413) [5JN] ------Northeastern U.S. fisheries final rule (EC3958) [8JY] (EC4101) [11JY] (EC4476) [31JY] (EC4723) [4SE] (EC4987) [10SE] (EC5086) [12SE] (EC5251) [23SE] ------ocean salmon fisheries final rule (EC3827) [25JN] ------Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation Licensing Program final rule (EC2952) [10MY] ------Pacific groundfish fisheries final rule (EC2913) [9MY] (EC4100) [11JY] ------Pacific halibut fisheries final rule (EC3411) [5JN] (EC3664) [17JN] (EC4153) [16JY] ------Pacific perch final rule (EC2889) [8MY] (EC4180, EC4181, EC4182) [17JY] (EC4718) [4SE] ------Pacific salmon fisheries final rule (EC4002) [9JY] (EC4433) [30JY] (EC4730, EC4734) [4SE] ------Pacific whiting at-sea processing final rule (EC3476) [10JN] ------Pribilof Environmental Restoration Program financial assistance final rule (EC3140) [22MY] ------seabed mining report (EC2283) [21MR] ------special exception permits to take, import, and export marine mammals final rule (EC2948) [10MY] ------State quota adjustments to summer flounder fishery final rule (EC2853) [7MY] ------U.S. lobster fishery final rule (EC3034) [15MY] ------Washington, Oregon, and California ocean salmon fisheries final rule (EC3006) [14MY] (EC3196) [29MY] ------Western Pacific and west coast fisheries final rule (EC3959) [8JY] (EC4721) [4SE] (EC5081) [11SE] (EC5099) [12SE] (EC5196, EC5199, EC5200) [18SE] ------whaling regulations final rule (EC3444) [7JN] NRC: abnormal occurrences at licensed nuclear facilities (EC2079) [23FE] ------appropriations legislation (EC3922) [27JN] ------codes and standard for nuclear power plants final rule (EC4621) [4SE] ------decommissioning of nuclear power reactors final rule (EC4406) [26JY] ------deletion of outdated references and minor 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Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board: disposal and storage of spent nuclear fuel report (EC5285) [24SE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1924) [5JA] [[Page 3041]] ------findings and recommendations report (EC3115) [21MY] ------Inspector General report (EC1923) [5JA] Office of Administration: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2252) [14MR] Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management: activities and expenditures report (EC4041) [10JY] Office of Compliance: adopted regulations publication notice (EC4115) [11JY] (EC4803) [4SE] ------Americans With Disabilities Act compliance inspections report (EC4117) [11JY] ------OSHA compliance inspections report (EC4116) [11JY] ------proposed rulemaking notice (EC4114) [11JY] (EC5111) [12SE] (EC5228, EC5229) [19SE] Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1900) [3JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2161) [4MR] Office of Government Ethics: executive branch officials disclosure final rule (EC3845) [25JN] ------extension and revocation of post-employment waiver final rule (EC3415) [5JN] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2358) [15AP] ------report (EC2374) [15AP] ------standards of ethical conduct for executive branch employees final rule (EC5323) [25SE] Office of Independent Counsel: Inspector General report (EC3245) [30MY] ------Ronald H. Brown report (EC4102) [11JY] Office of National Drug Control Policy: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2244) [13MR] Office of Science and Technology Policy: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2163, EC2164) [4MR] Office of Special Counsel: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1940) [22JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2219) [8MR] ------report (EC2359) [15AP] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2190) [5MR] Office of Thrift Supervision: Community Reinvestment Act regulations final rule (EC2802) [6MY] ------Community Reinvestment Act report (EC3185) [29MY] ------compensation plan (EC2477) [24AP] ------consumer report (EC2462) [23AP] ------decisions review (EC4143) [16JY] ------enforcement actions and initiatives (EC4144) [16JY] ------interagency guidelines establishing standards for safety and soundness final rule (EC4579) [4SE] ------lending and investment final rule (EC5121) [16SE] ------loans in special flood 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[18JY] (EC4388, EC4389) [26JY] (EC4491) [1AU] (EC4580, EC4581, EC4582, EC4583, EC4584, EC4585) [4SE] (EC4917) [10SE] ------changes in outlays or receipts relative to Doug Barnard, Jr., commemorative coins minting (EC1886) [3JA] ------changes in outlays or receipts relative to Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (EC1885) [3JA] ------Cost Accounting Standards Board report (EC3084) [20MY] ------direct spending or receipts legislation (EC2271) [20MR] ------executive, management, and supervisory development final rule (EC4966) [10SE] ------Federal financial management status and Government-wide 5- year financial management plan report (EC1976) [25JA] ------Federal financial management status report and Government- wide financial management plan (EC4152) [16JY] ------Federal stewardship properties, investments, and responsibilities report (EC4059) [10JY] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2162) [4MR] ------military personnel accounts sequester exemption (EC4552) [4SE] ------new 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Service retirement and disability fund report (EC2759) [2MY] ------Dept. of the Air Force personnel demonstration project notice (EC3541) [12JN] ------determination relative to use of other than competitive procedures to award contract (EC2231) [12MR] ------elections of retirement coverage final rule (EC4704) [4SE] ------Federal employee reduction assistance legislation (EC2946) [10MY] ------Federal Employees Health Benefits Program final rule (EC2725) [1MY] (EC4196) [18JY] (EC5314) [25SE] ------Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program report (EC4320) [25JY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1925) [5JA] ------Federal Wage System Wage Areas prevailing rate systems final rule (EC2851) [7MY] ------final rule (EC2886) [8MY] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2245) [13MR] ------Inspector General report (EC3321) [4JN] ------interim geographic pay adjustments termination final rule (EC3955) [8JY] ------locality-based comparability payments (EC1887) [3JA] ------pay under general schedule final rule (EC4705) [4SE] ------physicians' comparability allowance report (EC4946) [10SE] ------political activities of Federal employees final rule (EC4094) [11JY] ------prevailing rate systems final rule (EC4093) [11JY] (EC5165) [17SE] ------separate maintenance allowance for duty at Johnston Island final rule (EC3246) [30MY] ------use of private sector temporaries final rule (EC2675) [30AP] OSHA: personal protective equipment for general industry final rule (EC2753) [2MY] Panama Canal Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1954) [23JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2220) [8MR] ------Inspector General report (EC3322) [4JN] ------legislation (EC4163) [16JY] ------report (EC1997) [1FE] Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corp.: Chief Financial Officers Act report (EC2413) [17AP] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2165) [4MR] Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: allocation of assets in single- employer plans final rule (EC4087) [11JY] (EC4590) [4SE] (EC5027) [10SE] ------financial report (EC2309) [27MR] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2262) [19MR] ------Inspector General report (EC3391) [5JN] ------late premium payments, employer liability underpayments and overpayments, and interest rates for determining variable rate premium final rule (EC2664) [30AP] ------notice and collection of withdrawal liability and adoption of new interest rates final rule (EC2664) [30AP] ------reorganization, renumbering, and reinvention of regulations final rule (EC3876) [27JN] (EC4086) [11JY] ------valuation of plan benefits final rules (EC2664) [30AP] (EC2939) [10MY] (EC2973) [14MY] (EC3579) [13JN] Physician Payment Review Commission: Medicare volume performance standards and fee update recommendations (EC3095) [20MY] ------report (EC2463) [23AP] Postal Rate Commission: Freedom of Information Act report (EC1936) [22JA] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report (EC1937) [22JA] Postal Service: Freedom of 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compensation creditability (EC4292) [23JY] ------report (EC2055) [13FE] ------retirement system actuarial status report (EC4136) [12JY] ------unemployment insurance debt collection improvement legislation (EC4787) [4SE] Rehabilitation Services Administration: Rehabilitation Act administration report (EC2752) [2MY] [[Page 3042]] Reserve Officers Association: financial audit (EC4999) [10SE] Resolution Funding Corp.,: Inspector General report (EC3399) [5JN] SBA: budget implementation legislation (EC4185) [17JY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2305) [27MR] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2235) [12MR] ------Inspector General report (EC1955) [23JA] (EC4062) [10JY] ------minority small business and capital ownership development report (EC4275) [22JY] SEC: eliminating fees final rule (EC5239) [23SE] ------exemption for certain California limited issues final rule (EC2849) [7MY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1927) [5JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2186) [5MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report (EC3542) [12JN] (EC5166) [17SE] ------Inspector General report (EC3248) [30MY] ------markets for small businesses report (EC5334) [26SE] ------obligations of officers, directors, and principal security holders final rule (EC3383) [5JN] ------open-end management investment company distribution of shares final rule (EC5033) [10SE] ------open-end management investment company imposition of deferred sales loans final rule (EC5034) [10SE] ------order execution obligations final rule (EC4835) [5SE] (EC5035) [10SE] ------recommendations of task force on disclosure simplification final rule (EC3384) [5JN] ------relief from reporting by small issuers final rule (EC2848) [7MY] ------report correction (EC5080) [11SE] ------securities fraud, abuse, and litigation protection report (EC4113) [11JY] ------Securities Investor Protection Corp., report (EC3887) [27JN] ------uniform broker-dealer registration form final rule (EC4150) [16JY] ------use of electronic media for delivery purposes final rule (EC2940) [10MY] (EC2941) [10MY] Secret Service: color illustrations of U.S. currency final rule (EC4741) [4SE] Selective Service System: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2234) [12MR] Smithsonian Institution: Inspector General report (EC3698) [18JN] Social Security Administration: Federal old-age survivors and disability insurance, determining disability and blindness, and extension of expiration date for musculoskeletal systems listings final rule (EC3440) [6JN] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2315) [28MR] ------full-time elementary or secondary school student final rule (EC4314) [24JY] ------Inspector General report (EC3699) [18JN] ------lump-sum death payment final rule (EC5014) [10SE] ------Social Security Act legislation (EC3447) [7JN] ------Social Security Domestic Employment Reform Act final rule (EC4313) [24JY] ------Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act final rule (EC4313) [24JY] ------statements on earnings and benefits final rule (EC2405) [16AP] ------vocational rehabilitation services payment final rule (EC3712) [18JN] State Justice Institute: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1978) [25JA] ------Inspector General report (EC1903) [3JA] Supreme Court: administrative costs of protecting Supreme Court officials (EC2170) [4MR] ------Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure amendments (EC2489) [24AP] ------Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure amendments (EC2490) [24AP] ------Federal Rules of Civil Procedure amendments (EC2487) [24AP] ------Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure amendments (EC2488) [24AP] ------Judicial Conference of the U.S. report (EC4065) [10JY] ------term opening (EC5206) [18SE] Surface Transportation Board: acquisition or operation of rail lines final rule (EC3839) [25JN] ------boxcar traffic filing final rule (EC3357) [4JN] ------connecting railroad track final rule (EC3680) [17JN] ------ferrous recyclables exemption (EC5150) [16SE] ------intermodal traffic final rule (EC3804) [24JN] ------licensing and related services service fees final rule (EC5005) [10SE] ------rate changes for pipeline common carriage final rule (EC4067) [10JY] ------rate changes for rail common carriage final rule (EC4066) [10JY] Susquehanna River Basin Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1904) [3JA] ------Inspector General report (EC2401) [16AP] Texas, Republic of: Diplomatic Notice of Perfection of International Relations Between the U.S. and the Republic of Texas (EC2607) [29AP] Thrift Depositor Oversight Protection Board: coordinated pursuit of claims final report (EC2803) [6MY] ------Inspector General report (EC2097) [23FE] ------FDIC activities and efforts report (EC2804) [6MY] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2167) [4MR] ------Inspector General report (EC1905) [3JA] ------inventory of real property assets under RTC report (EC2270) [20MR] (EC2285) [22MR] ------report (EC4815) [5SE] ------Resolution Funding Corp., report (EC3377) [5JN] ------RTC activities and efforts report (EC2804) [6MY] ------RTC professional liability litigation report (EC2803) [6MY] ------RTC report (EC4081) [11JY] (EC4815) [5SE] TVA: Freedom of Information Act report (EC4971) [10SE] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report (EC3543) [12JN] U.S. Copyright Office: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2188) [5MR] U.S. Court of Appeals: District of Columbia circuit opinion (EC2030, EC2038, EC2040) [9FE] (EC2429) [19AP] (EC4006) [9JY] (EC4940, EC4972, EC5000) [11SE] (EC5312) [25SE] (EC5316, EC5324) [25SE] U.S. Enrichment Corp.: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC2450) [23AP] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: admission to Oregon Caves National Monument final rule (EC3250) [30MY] ------bismuth-tin shot final rule (EC4712) [4SE] ------California red-legged frog threatened status final rule (EC3118) [21MY] ------hunting and sport fishing in national wildlife refuges final rule (EC4978, EC4981) [10SE] ------Lassen Volcanic National Park final rule (EC4979) [10SE] ------migratory birds final rule (EC4845) [5SE] (EC4980, EC4982) [10SE] (EC5016) [10SE] (EC5141) [16SE] (EC5221) [19SE] (EC5288) [24SE] (EC5318, EC5319) [25SE] ------subsistence management regulations for public lands in Alaska final rule (EC3085) [20MY] ------threatened wildlife and plants final rule (EC6039) [10SE] (EC5428, EC5429, EC5430, EC5431, EC5432, EC5433) [3OC] (EC5472, EC5474) [4OC] ------zoning standards final rule (EC4713) [4SE] U.S. Sentencing Commission: activities report (EC3123) [21MY] ------sentencing guidelines for computer fraud and vandalism offenses report (EC3832) [25JN] ------sex offenses against children report (EC3757) [20JN] U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Freedom of Information Act report (EC2168) [4MR] USIA: Exchange Visitor Program final rule (EC3705) [18JN] (EC5047) [10SE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report (EC1979) [25JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report (EC2189) [5MR] ------Inspector General report (EC3324) [4JN] VFW: convention report (EC1932) [22JA] Women's Army Corps Veterans Association: report (EC5291) [24SE] EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS Appointments Conferees: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see H.R. 2903, 3734, 3829) [26JA] [27JN] [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (see H. Res. 333) [4JA] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------require use of generational accounting information on Presidential and CBO budget submissions (see H.R. 3076) [13MR] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 66), consideration (see H. Res. 424) [2MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (see H. Con. Res. 174, 178) [9MY] [14MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration (see H. Res. 435) [15MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 450) [10JN] Contracts: limit Federal agency payments to contractors for the compensation of any individual (see H.R. 3513) [22MY] ------minimize unfair competition between Federal Prison Industries and private firms (see H.R. 3745) [27JN] Dept. of Defense: expand authority to donate unusable food (see H.R. 3312) [24AP] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3610) [11JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3610), consideration (see H. Res. 453) [12JN] ------prohibit additional payments and revise certain reporting requirements for restructuring costs under defense contracts (see H.R. 3608) [10JN] ------prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 3433) [10MY] ------prohibit the sale or distribution of sexually explicit material to any individual (see H.R. 3300) [23AP] Dept. of Energy: authorize hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs (see H.R. 4138) [24SE] Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 3791) [11JY] Dept. of HUD: occupancy standards relative to purchasers of single family residential properties (see H.R. 4141) [24SE] Dept. of Justice: establish ethics standards for prosecutors (see H.R. 3386) [1MY] Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 375) [7MR] [[Page 3043]] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3675) [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration (see H. Res. 460) [25JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 522) [17SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: compliance with veterans' preference requirements (see H.R. 3594) [6JN] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3755) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3755), consideration (see H. Res. 472) [9JY] Federal employees: ban acceptance of gifts (see H.R. 3797) [11JY] ------enable agencies to design personnel systems relative to their mission (see H.R. 3483) [16MY] Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] Government: applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (see H.R. 3166) [27MR] ------applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (H.R. 3166), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 535) [25SE] ------assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] ------authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 4194) [26SE] ------establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 4061, 4319) [11SE] [28SE] ------improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] ------reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] ------requirements for leasing of space by Federal agencies (see H.R. 2904) [26JA] Government regulations: require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3307) [24AP] ------term limits on regulatory agency members (see H.R. 3423) [9MY] Lobbyists: prohibit use of funds by Federal agencies to lobby for or against any legislative proposal (see H.R. 3078) [13MR] Office of Government Ethics: extend authorization (see H.R. 3235) [15AP] Permanent Performance Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 3982) [2AU] Small business: reform regulatory process (see H.R. 3798) [11JY] ------reform regulatory process (H.R. 994), consideration (see H. Res. 368) [29FE] ------strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4313) [28SE] U.S. Trade Administration: establish (see H.R. 4328) [28SE] Conference reports Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) [25SE] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3610) [28SE] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3675) [16SE] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation (H.R. 1561) [8MR] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [7JN] Messages Dept. of HUD Annual Report: President Clinton [29JY] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton [29AP] Dept. of Transportation Annual Report: President Clinton [25JA] Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 1997: President Clinton [19MR] Plan To Achieve a Balanced Budget No Later Than 2002 as Certified by the CBO: President Clinton [9JA] Veto of H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act: President Clinton [15AP] Motions Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [30MY] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3610) [30JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3610), conference report [28SE] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3675) [5SE] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3755) [11JY] Reports filed Administrative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-841) [25SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 104-615) [10JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1561, Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 104-476) [7MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 104-803) [17SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 104-577) [15MY] Consideration of H.R. 994, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 104-464) [29FE] Consideration of H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 104-619) [12JN] Consideration of H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 460) (H. Rept. 104-633) [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Consideration of H.R. 3755, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 104-662) [9JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-863) [28SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-617) [11JN] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-785) [16SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-631) [19JN] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3755) (H. Rept. 104-659) [8JY] Federal Government Management--Examining Government Performance as We Near the Next Century (H. Rept. 104-861) [28SE] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 104-478) [8MR] Government Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3166) (H. Rept. 104-680) [16JY] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] Office of Government Ethics Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 104-595) [29MY] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Reasonable Notice to Businesses of Changes Made to Regulations Imposed by Federal Agencies: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3307) (H. Rept. 104-859) [28SE] Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-727) [31JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-612) [7JN] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-575) [14MY] Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-594) [23MY] EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT related term(s) White House Bills and resolutions Budget: require use of generational accounting information on Presidential and CBO budget submissions (see H.R. 3076) [13MR] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of White House Travel Office personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3756) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3756), consideration (see H. Res. 475) [11JY] Executive departments: ban acceptance of gifts by employees (see H.R. 3797) [11JY] FBI: ensure privacy and security of background reports (see H.R. 3785) [11JY] Government: applicability of certain laws (see H.R. 3452) [14MY] ------civil remedies for the request or receipt of protected records for nonroutine use (see H.R. 3687) [20JN] Independent counsel: reform statute (see H.R. 3239) [15AP] Monuments and memorials: limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments (see H.R. 4118) [19SE] ------limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments in California (see H.R. 4242) [27SE] Office of the Inspector General: establish (see H.R. 3872) [23JY] White House: use of Pennsylvania Avenue for vehicular traffic (see H. Res. 458) [20JN] White House Travel Office: abolish (see H.R. 2888) [25JA] ------relief of individuals terminated from employment (see H.R. 2894, 2937) [25JA] [1FE] Motions Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3756) [17JY] Reports filed Applicability of Certain Laws Relative to the Executive Office of the President: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3452) (H. Rept. 104-820) [24SE] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3756, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Commit [[Page 3044]] tee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 475) (H. Rept. 104-671) [11JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3756) (H. Rept. 104-660) [8JY] Federal Government Management--Examining Government Performance as We Near the Next Century (H. Rept. 104-861) [28SE] Investigation Into the White House and Dept. of Justice on Security of FBI Background Investigation Files (H. Rept. 104- 862) [28SE] Relief of Individuals Terminated From White House Travel Office: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2937) (H. Rept. 104- 484) [18MR] White House Communications Agency Review: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-748) [2AU] White House Travel Office Firings and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-849) [26SE] White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] EXPLOSIVES related term(s) Firearms Bills and resolutions Aviation: require installation of certain explosive detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] ------require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] International relations: improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (see H.R. 3725) [26JN] Terrorism: U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Lapse of Export Administration Act: President Clinton [4JN] EXPORT-IMPORT BANK Bills and resolutions SBA: participation in loans guaranteed under the Export Working Capital Program (see H.R. 2933) [1FE] EXPORTS see Foreign Trade FAIR HOUSING ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 4019) [4SE] FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT Bills and resolutions Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Dept. of Defense: prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843) [17JY] Employment: disregard additional payments for calculation of overtime compensation (see H.R. 3087) [14MR] ------overtime requirements of certain law enforcement employees working at police training facilities (see H.R. 4172) [25SE] ------provide an exemption of overtime compensation for employees of contractors of the Federal Government (see H.R. 3094) [14MR] ------provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 2391), consideration (see H. Res. 488) [24JY] ------provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3212) [29MR] ------use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 4266) [27SE] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health and pension plans (see H.R. 3528) [23MY] Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3477, 3482) [16MY] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3481) [16MY] Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 3054) [7MR] Reports filed Clarify Exemption of Houseparents From Minimum Wage and Maximum Hour Requirements: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2531) (H. Rept. 104-592) [23MY] Consideration of H.R. 2391, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 488) (H. Rept. 104-704) [24JY] Provide Compensatory Time for All Employees: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2391) (H. Rept. 104-670) [11JY] FAIR TRADE LAWS see Foreign Trade FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F.H. (a Delegate from American Samoa) Bills and resolutions introduced by American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products BRh3761 [9JY] ------require U.S. nationals accepted in ROTC programs to apply for citizenship (see H.R. 3327) [25AP] Dept. of Transportation: solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] Omnibus Territories Act: enact (see H.R. 3721) [26JN] FALL RIVER COUNTY, SD Bills and resolutions Water: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3985) [2AU] FALSE STATEMENTS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3166): concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 535) [25SE] FAMILIES AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS related term(s) Children and Youth Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: revise payment of retired pay to former spouses of retired members (see H.R. 3408) [7MY] Aviation: requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923) [31JY] Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (see H.R. 3857) [18JY] ------provide leave for employees relative to adopted or foster children (see H.R. 3681) [19JN] ------provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] Capital punishment: attendance by families of victims at the execution of the murderers (see H.R. 3220) [29MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Congressional Family Picnic (see H. Con. Res. 198) [11JY] Census: collection of information relative to individuals who provide care for family members who are unable to care for themselves (see H.R. 4146) [24SE] Children and youth: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3362, 3453, 3465, 3529, 4341) [30AP] [14MY] [15MY] [23MY] [3OC] ------consolidate and expand Federal child care programs (see H.R. 3860) [18JY] ------extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] ------prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 3508) [22MY] ------promote adoption of minority children (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] ------promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] Citizenship: status of children born in U.S. to parents who are not citizens or permanent resident aliens (see H.J. Res. 190) [5SE] Courts: payment of settlements to individuals relative to child support and alimony obligations (see H.R. 3895) [25JY] Crime: interjurisdictional enforcement of protection orders and redefinition of victims relative to stalking (see H.R. 2954, 2980) [1FE] [28FE] ------national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992) [29FE] ------prohibit certain false statements, soliciting, or receipt of compensation relative to adoptions (see H.R. 3983) [2AU] ------use of certain grant funds to provide parental education (see H.R. 3833) [17JY] Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 3517) [23MY] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration (see H. Res. 442) [29MY] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 497) [31JY] Dept. of HUD: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 4064) [12SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927) [31JY] Diseases: support of individuals affected by breast cancer (see H. Con. Res. 177) [10MY] Education: parental access to children's curriculum and records (see H.R. 3324, 3947) [25AP] [1AU] ------tuition prepayment plans that guarantee a college education at a fixed price (see H. Res. 506) [1AU] Family and Medical Leave Act: employer requirements (see H.R. 3296) [23AP] ------expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] Federal aid programs: improve program of block grants to States for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 4324) [28SE] Federal employees: pension eligibility of former spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3574) [4JN] ------relief of certain former spouses (see H.R. 3428) [9MY] ------treatment of survivor annuities for children relative to marriage (see H.R. 2858) [5JA] Firearms: prohibit possession for persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 3455) [14MY] Food stamps: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 3697) [20JN] Housing: enforcement of regulatory requirements for single-and multifamily housing (see H.R. 3741) [27JN] Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590) [5JN] ------prohibit denial of health coverage based on status as victim of domestic violence (see H.R. 3145) [21MR] Law enforcement officers: establish a national resource center and clearinghouse relative to missing or exploited children (see H.R. 3238) [15AP] ------provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] Marriage: define and protect institution (see H.R. 3396) [7MY] ------define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), consideration (see H. Res. 474) [10JY] [[Page 3045]] Medicaid: waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] Medicare: require hospitals to extend visitor privileges to non- family members (see H.R. 4325) [28SE] Native Americans: exempt certain adoption and child custody proceedings from coverage under the Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3275) [18AP] ------exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 3156) [22MR] ------regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see H.R. 3828) [16JY] Project for American Renewal: implement (see H.R. 3716) [25JN] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Michigan to conduct ``To Strengthen Michigan Families'' project (see H.R. 3732) [27JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (see H.R. 3562) [4JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (H.R. 3562), consideration (see H. Res. 446) [5JN] ------enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266) [17AP] ------ensure States have sufficient funds to assure effectiveness of work requirements of certain programs (see H.R. 3999) [2AU] ------funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] ------reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of prevention programs (see H.R. 3940) [1AU] ------reform (see H.R. 2915, 3507, 3612, 3734, 3829, 3832) [31JA] [22MY] [11JN] [27JN] [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 2915), consideration (see H. Res. 425) [6MY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] Railroad Retirement Board: prevent the canceling of annuities to certain divorced spouses of workers whose widows elect to receive lump sum payments (see H.R. 2942) [1FE] Sequoia National Forest: preservation of Giant Sequoia ecosystem and increase recreational opportunities (see H.R. 3873) [23JY] Sequoia National Park: renewal of cabin permits to heirs in Mineral King Addition (see H.R. 3534) [23MY] Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] ------placement of children with adult relatives who meet State child protection standards (see H.R. 3650) [13JN] ------treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358) [30AP] States: improve adoption process (see H.R. 4255) [27SE] Taxation: allow small businesses credit for family and medical leave and for wages of employees who work at home to reduce child care needs (see H.R. 3836) [17JY] ------child tax credits and deductions for taxpayers with whom a parent or grandparent resides (see H.R. 3984) [2AU] ------dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 4154) [24SE] ------employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 2985) [28FE] ------increase child care credit and eliminate the exclusion of certain income relative to foreign sales corporations (see H.R. 3332) [25AP] ------provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 3467) [16MY] ------treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] ------treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] ------treatment of families and children (see H.R. 3943) [1AU] Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484) [18JY] U.S. Sentencing Commission: require a study of sentencing for drug offenses where domestic violence has occurred (see H.R. 4246) [27SE] Veterans: increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 3458) [15MY] ------payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain former spouses of veterans dying from service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3542) [29MY] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] Women: treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3510, 3511) [22MY] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 3517) [30JY] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Messages Family Friendly Workplace Act: President Clinton [27SE] Veto of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act: President Clinton [22JA] Motions Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517) [26JY] Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396) [12JY] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Cabin Permit Renewals to Heirs in Sequoia National Park Mineral King Addition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 104-866) [3OC] Clarify Exemption of Houseparents From Minimum Wage and Maximum Hour Requirements: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2531) (H. Rept. 104-592) [23MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 497) (H. Rept. 104-731) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3396, Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 474) (H. Rept. 104-666) [10JY] Consideration of H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 104-599) [29MY] Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' Welfare Reform Project: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3396) (H. Rept. 104-664) [9JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-721) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-591) [23MY] Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] Interstate Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2980) (H. Rept. 104-557) [6MY] Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings Regulations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 104-808) [19SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Bills and resolutions Business and Industry: employer requirements (see H.R. 3296) [23AP] Employment: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE ACT Messages Provisions: President Clinton [27SE] FAMINES Bills and resolutions Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 226) [27SE] FAN FREEDOM AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2740) (H. Rept. 104-656) [8JY] FARM CREDIT ACT Reports filed Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Operation Improvements: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 104- 446) [4JA] FARM CREDIT BANKS Bills and resolutions Consolidated Farm Service Agency: provide grace period for lending to delinquent borrowers (see H.R. 3236) [15AP] FARMERS see Agriculture FARR, SAM (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] FCC: revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 3623) [12JN] Federal Election Campaign Act: amend (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 513) [2AU] Marine resources: authorizing National Marine Sanctuary Program appropriations (see H.R. 3090) [14MR] Peace Corps: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 158) [31JA] FARRAKHAN, LOUIS Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365) [27FE] [[Page 3046]] Foreign relations: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 374) [7MR] FATTAH, CHAKA (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced by Federal Home Loan Bank System: authorization of loans and participation requirements relative to community development (see H.R. 3349) [30AP] House of Representatives: transition for new Members (see H.R. 3544) [29MY] Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 151) [12MR] FAVRE, BRETT Bills and resolutions National Football League: Most Valuable Player Award recipient (see H. Res. 335, 339) [5JA] FAWELL, HARRIS W. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 3211) [29MR] ------provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3212) [29MR] Labor unions: ensure that employees paying mandatory dues may object to the use of their dues for noncollective-bargaining activities (see H.R. 3580) [5JN] NLRB: allow individuals against whom injunctive relief is sought an opportunity to review and respond to legal memoranda and documents (see H.R. 3091) [14MR] FAZIO, VIC (a Representative from California) Appointments Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferee: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 367, 408, 414, 447) [28FE] [22AP] [25AP] [5JN] Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401) [7MY] Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 3067) [12MR] ------prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (see H.R. 3908) [26JY] McNulty, Representative: election to the Committee on Ways and Means (House) (see H. Res. 344) [25JA] Serrano, Representative: election to the Committee on Appropriations (House) (see H. Res. 383) [14MR] Motions offered by Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820) [25JY] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3754) [10JY] FEDERAL, FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT Bills and resolutions Drugs: review use of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 3065) [12MR] FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT Bills and resolutions OMB: establish electronic data reporting standards (see H.R. 3869) [23JY] FEDERAL AGENCIES see Executive Departments FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP. Reports filed Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Operation Improvements: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 104- 446) [4JA] FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS related term(s) Public Welfare Programs Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance: members [18JY] Conferees: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: fair payment for use of Bureau of Reclamation water (see H.R. 3917) [30JY] ------Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by drought conditions (see H.R. 3449; H. Con. Res. 181) [14MY] [23MY] ------improve operation of certain programs (see H.R. 2854, 2973) [5JA] [27FE] ------improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854), consideration (see H. Res. 366) [27FE] ------improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 393) [27MR] ------increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 3795) [11JY] Alaska: implement social and economic programs of Alaska Natives (see H.R. 3973) [2AU] Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 3472) [16MY] BIA: reorganization (see H.R. 3354) [30AP] Business and industry: reduce Federal subsidies and strengthen tax treatment of individuals who renounce their citizenship (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] CERCLA: eligibility for Federal assistance relative to development of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3746) [27JN] Children and youth: consolidate and expand Federal child care programs (see H.R. 3860) [18JY] ------extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] Colleges and universities: participation by historically black graduate professional schools in certain education grant programs (see H.R. 3055) [7MR] Community Services Block Grant Act: composition of boards of community action agencies and nonprofit private organizations (see H.R. 4254) [27SE] Consolidated Farm Service Agency: provide grace period for lending to delinquent borrowers (see H.R. 3236) [15AP] Correctional institutions: prevent services performed by inmates from being treated as employment (see H.R. 3858) [18JY] Crime: reduce certain funds if eligible States do not enact certain laws (see H.R. 3243) [15AP] ------use of certain grant funds to provide parental education (see H.R. 3833) [17JY] Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149) [24SE] Dept. of Agriculture: payment rate for barley (see H.R. 4002) [2AU] Dept. of Defense: technical corrections relative to certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 4282) [28SE] Dept. of HUD: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 4064) [12SE] ------occupancy standards relative to purchasers of single family residential properties (see H.R. 4141) [24SE] ------withhold public housing assistance to State agencies that impede eviction of a tenant (see H.R. 3865) [22JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 336) [5JA] ------making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (see H. Con. Res. 131) [5JA] ------require that educational assistance programs offices be located within the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3036) [6MR] ------revise ranking process of applicants and limit awards to States for certain construction grants (see H.R. 3722) [26JN] Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919, 3093) [31JA] [14MR] Education: deny funds to education programs that allow corporal punishment (see H.R. 2918) [31JA] ------eligibility standards for short term educational programs (see H.R. 2914) [31JA] ------exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 3002) [4MR] ------funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144) [1FE] ------Impact Aid Program reform (see H.R. 2886) [25JA] ------participation of local agencies in certain programs independent of State involvement (see H.R. 3313) [24AP] ------permit financial institutions under the Federal Family Education Loan Program to pay origination fees of borrowers (see H.R. 3863) [22JY] ------provide interest subsidies for construction and renovation of schools (see H.R. 4309) [28SE] Employment: ensure economic self-sufficiency for participants in adult training programs (see H.R. 3616) [11JN] ------extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 3271) [18AP] ------provide adjustment assistance to workers displaced because of any Federal program, project, or activity (see H.R. 4292) [28SE] ------provide training assistance to individuals employed in an economically depressed industry and area (see H.R. 3403) [7MY] Families and domestic relations: enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266) [17AP] ------promote adoption of minority children (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] ------promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] Federal-State relations: improve the effectiveness of financial management and audits of State and local governments receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 3184) [28MR] FHA: streamline certain single family housing programs (see H.R. 3742) [27JN] Fish and fishing: authorize certain disaster assistance to commercial fishermen through State and local governments and nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 2956) [1FE] Floods: participation of communities in national flood insurance program relative to protection of manufactured homes (see H.R. 3661) [17JN] Food stamps: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 3697) [20JN] ------forbid recipients to resell or barter with acquired food (see H.R. 4027) [5SE] Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs to streamline Government operations (see H.R. 3064) [12MR] ------elimination of certain Federal programs and subsidies (see H.R. 2934) [1FE] ------improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] Health: establish a comprehensive program relative to alcohol and alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3479) [16MY] ------establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 4075) [12SE] ------establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 4069) [12SE] ------improve efforts to combat fraud and abuse in health care programs (see H.R. 3224) [29MR] Homeless: assistance (see H.R. 3347) [25AP] ------consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3964) [2AU] Housing: authorize, revise, and extend certain Federal programs (see H.R. 3743) [27JN] ------deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406), consideration (see H. Res. 426) [7MY] ------enforcement of regulatory requirements for single-and multifamily housing (see H.R. 3741) [27JN] ------limit use of federally assisted housing by aliens (see H.R. 2885) [25JA] [[Page 3047]] ------occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 3390) [2MY] ------prohibit increase of security deposit in units receiving Federal rental housing assistance (see H.R. 3679) [19JN] ------rental assistance payments for certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 3402) [7MY] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 3378) [1MY] ------extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (H.R. 3378), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 544) [27SE] Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see H.R. 4054) [11SE] James River: permit Corps of Engineers to acquire flowage and saturation easements for lands located in flood areas (see H.R. 3613) [11JN] Job Corps: ensure a drug-free, safe, and cost effective program (see H.R. 3169) [27MR] Law enforcement officers: provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] ------reduce crime control assistance to States that do not provide health benefits to officers retired by on-duty injuries (see H.R. 2912) [31JA] LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] Medicaid: State recovery of expenses from medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2883) [25JA] ------waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] ------waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMOs (see H.R. 3866, 3871, 4227) [22JY] [23JY] [26SE] Medicare: coverage for home health services (see H.R. 4229) [27SE] ------expand coverage of part B to provide for respite care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] ------hospice care reform (see H.R. 3714) [25JN] Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 3066) [12MR] ------extend tribal authority to manage certain Federal programs that directly benefit Native Americans (see H.R. 3034) [6MR] ------funding for housing programs relative to tribal self- governance (see H.R. 3219) [29MR] Project for American Renewal: implement (see H.R. 3716) [25JN] Public buildings: community use of public facilities that are acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (see H.R. 3888) [24JY] Public lands: provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Michigan to conduct ``To Strengthen Michigan Families'' project (see H.R. 3732) [27JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (see H.R. 3562) [4JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (H.R. 3562), consideration (see H. Res. 446) [5JN] ------ensure States have sufficient funds to assure effectiveness of work requirements of certain programs (see H.R. 3999) [2AU] ------funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] ------modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 4335) [30SE] ------reform (see H.R. 2915, 3507, 3612, 3734, 3829, 3832) [31JA] [22MY] [11JN] [27JN] [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 2915), consideration (see H. Res. 425) [6MY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] ------treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Rental housing: prohibit Federal assistance to owners whose tenants are family members (see H.R. 3963) [2AU] Roads and highways: modify the minimum allocation formula for Federal aid highway program (see H.R. 3195) [28MR] SBA: increase fees for participants in certain financial assistance programs (see H.R. 3989) [2AU] ------participation in loans guaranteed under the Export Working Capital Program (see H.R. 2933) [1FE] Small business: extend the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 3158) [25MR] ------provide development assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3994) [2AU] Social Security: establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4215) [26SE] ------exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] ------use of current level disability benefits for blind individuals in certain earnings test disability determinations (see H.R. 4091) [17SE] States: clarify rights to set base period used to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3786) [11JY] ------congressional consent for mutual aid agreement between the cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN (see H.J. Res. 166) [21MR] ------deny community development block grants to States that allow recovery of damages for injuries suffered in the commission of a felony (see H.R. 3736) [27JN] ------improve program of block grants for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 4324) [28SE] Taxation: reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old-age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------treatment of certain Federal grants established in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 2960) [1FE] ------treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] Texas: drought relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX (see H.R. 3910) [26JY] Veterans: eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------improve health care programs (see H.R. 3950) [2AU] ------improve programs and benefits (see H.R. 3373) [1MY] ------make permanent alternative teacher certification programs (see H.R. 2868) [23JA] ------strengthen veterans' preference and increase employment opportunities (see H.R. 3586, 3938) [5JN] [1AU] Weather: establish disaster and emergency assistance standards relative to snow-related events (see H.R. 3348) [29AP] Conference reports Agriculture Market Transition Act (H.R. 2854) [25MR] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Workforce and Career Development Act (H.R. 1617) [25JY] Messages Veto of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act: President Clinton [22JA] Motions Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854) [29FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134) [5JA] Federal aid programs: improve operation (H.R. 2854) [14MR] Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Agriculture Market Transition Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104-494) [25MR] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104- 462) [9FE] Alaska Natives Social and Economic Programs Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3973) (H. Rept. 104-838) [25SE] Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] Congressional Consent for Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 166) (H. Rept. 104-705) [24JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2854, Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 104-502) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 104-463) [27FE] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' Welfare Reform Project: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Disaster and Emergency Assistance Standards Relative to Snow- Related Events: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3348) (H. Rept. 104-792) [17SE] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 104-448) [5JA] Drought Relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3910) (H. Rept. 104-770) [4SE] Effectiveness of Financial Management and Audits of State and Local Governments Receiving Federal Assistance: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3184) (H. Rept. 104-607) [6JN] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Indian Health Service Program for Direct Billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Third Party Payers: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3378) (H. Rept. 104-742) [1AU] Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule Relative to Certain HMOs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3871) (H. Rept. 104- 752) [2AU] [[Page 3048]] Participation by Historically Black Graduate Professional Schools in Certain Education Grant Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 104- 504) [28MR] Permit Financial Institutions Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program To Pay Origination Fees of Borrowers: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3863) (H. Rept. 104-775) [5SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2594) (H. Rept. 104-525) [18AP] Small Business Technology Transfer Program: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 104-850) [26SE] Strengthen Veterans' Preference and Increase Employment Opportunities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3586) (H. Rept. 104-675) [12JY] Use of Federal Funding by Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations in Accordance With Approved Local Flexibility Plans: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 104-847) [26SE] U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [25AP] Veterans Benefits Decision Revisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1483) (H. Rept. 104-571) [10MY] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] Veterans Programs and Benefits Improvements: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3373) (H. Rept. 104-572) [10MY] Workforce and Career Development Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1617) (H. Rept. 104-707) [25JY] FEDERAL ANTI-STALKER ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 2954) [1FE] FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Transportation Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 3539) [29MY] ------reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 540) [26SE] Aviation: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 3484) [16MY] ------preemployment review of prospective pilot records (see H.R. 3536) [29MY] ------prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618) [12JN] ------require installation of certain explosive detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] ------require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] ------standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839) [17JY] Essential air service: funding (see H.R. 3037) [6MR] Health: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626) [12JN] Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4093, 4287) [17SE] [28SE] NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3159) [26MR] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3159), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 221) [26SE] Safety: reorganize and remove all duties not related to safety (see H.R. 3831) [17JY] Taxation: aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see H.R. 4206) [26SE] Veterans: compliance with veterans' preference requirements during reductions in force (see H.R. 3593) [6JN] Conference reports FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 3539) [26SE] Reports filed Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3536) (H. Rept. 104-684) [17JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3539, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 104-851) [26SE] Establish the FAA as an Independent Agency: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2276) (H. Rept. 104-475) [7MR] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-848) [26SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-714) [26JY] Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 104-682) [17JY] FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Appointments Conferees: S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of White House Travel Office personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Crime: treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3206) [29MR] Executive Office of the President: ensure privacy and security of FBI background reports (see H.R. 3785) [11JY] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3409) [7MY] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703), consideration (see H. Res. 376, 380) [7MR] [12MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 405) [17AP] ------U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Conference reports Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (S. 735) [15AP] Motions Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703) [13MR] [14MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735) [14MR] Reports filed Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee of Conference (S. 735) (H. Rept. 104-518) [15AP] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Consideration of H.R. 2703, Comprehensive Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 104-477) [7MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 104-480) [12MR] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Investigation Into the White House and Dept. of Justice on Security of FBI Background Investigation Files (H. Rept. 104- 862) [28SE] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Business and industry: require promotion of sharing of broadcasting tower facilities (see H.R. 3945) [1AU] Reform (see H.R. 3957) [2AU] Safety: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 3419) [8MY] Telecommunications: protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] Telephones: prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services (see H.R. 3181) [28MR] Television: establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 2964) [9FE] ------revise station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 3623) [12JN] Reports filed Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1861) (H. Rept. 104-554) [6MY] FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. related term(s) Financial Institutions Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: capitalize deposit insurance funds and provide regulatory relief for insured depository institutions and holding companies (see H.R. 3567) [4JN] ------guarantee deposits and certain liabilities and protect against deposit insurance losses (see H.R. 4318) [28SE] ------prohibit removal of certain members of the National Credit Union Administration Board and the Board of Directors of the FDIC (see H.R. 3976) [2AU] ------provide additional deposit insurance coverage for accounts which reduce net fee income (see H.R. 3302) [23AP] ------treatment of certain claims against depository institutions under receivership by Federal banking agencies (see H.R. 3892) [24JY] Social Security: investment of surplus from trust funds and protection from public debt limit (see H.R. 3636) [13JN] ------investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 2928) [1FE] Thrift Charter Merger Commission: establish (see H.R. 3407) [7MY] FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] Elections: revise rules on independent expenditures (see H.R. 3208) [29MR] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] Public opinion polls: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 4267) [27SE] FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3461) [15MY] Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] Public opinion polls: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 4267) [27SE] FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Bills and resolutions Agriculture: Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by drought conditions (see H. Con. Res. 181) [23MY] Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 4211) [26SE] Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] ------provide windstorm insurance to certain property owners and require study relative to taxation of in [[Page 3049]] surance reserves for future natural disasters (see H.R. 4115) [19SE] Hurricanes: disaster assistance for States impacted by Hurricane Fran (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] Weather: establish disaster and emergency assistance standards relative to snow-related events (see H.R. 3348) [29AP] Reports filed Disaster and Emergency Assistance Standards Relative to Snow- Related Events: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3348) (H. Rept. 104-792) [17SE] FEDERAL EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION IMPROVEMENT ACT Motions Enact (H.R. 782) [1AU] FEDERAL EMPLOYEES related term(s) Executive Departments Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] Bills and resolutions AID: provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3870) [23JY] Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program (see H.R. 3012) [5MR] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 328) [3JA] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of White House Travel Office personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Credit: provide interest-free loans to furloughed employees (see H.R. 2842) [4JA] Credit cards: prohibit use (see H.R. 2968) [23FE] Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] ------tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3368, 3699) [30AP] [20JN] ------early deferred annuities for certain employees who are separated from service due to defense base closures (see H.R. 3279) [18AP] ------prohibit the sale or distribution of sexually explicit material to any individual (see H.R. 3300) [23AP] ------restore missing person status to certain civilian and contractor employees (see H.R. 4000) [2AU] Dept. of Justice: establish ethics standards for prosecutors (see H.R. 3386) [1MY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: compliance with veterans' preference requirements (see H.R. 3594) [6JN] Education: Impact Aid Program reform (see H.R. 2886) [25JA] Employment: amend civil service laws (see H.R. 3841) [17JY] ------establish demonstration project to assess feasibility of temporary placement of displaced workers in other Federal or private employment (see H.R. 3649) [13JN] ------provide adjustment assistance to workers displaced because of any Federal program, project, or activity (see H.R. 4292) [28SE] Executive departments: ban acceptance of gifts by employees (see H.R. 3797) [11JY] ------enable agencies to design personnel systems relative to their mission (see H.R. 3483) [16MY] FAA: compliance with veterans' preference requirements during reductions in force (see H.R. 3593) [6JN] Families and domestic relations: relief of certain former spouses (see H.R. 3428) [9MY] Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program: coverage of certain judicial officials (see H.R. 3295) [23AP] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3292) [23AP] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 4194) [26SE] ------reduce administrative costs and improve services relative to relocation allowances (see H.R. 3637) [13JN] ------reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] ------relief for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and employees of Federal contractors for expenses incurred during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2857) [5JA] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] Government regulations: term limits on regulatory agency members (see H.R. 3423) [9MY] History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] House Rules: improve committee operations, procedures, and staffing (see H. Res. 480) [16JY] ------random drug testing of officers and employees (see H. Res. 512) [2AU] Housing: improve for land management agency field employees (see H.R. 2941) [1FE] Income: continuance of work during Government shutdown (S. 1508), return to Senate (see H. Res. 331) [4JA] ------extend health insurance and survivor annuity benefits to certain former spouses (see H.R. 4153) [24SE] ------provide compensation for employees for performance of emergency services during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2848) [4JA] ------provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3532) [23MY] Legislative branch of the Government: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] Lobbyists: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 3434) [10MY] Members of Congress: retirement eligibility (see H.R. 3887) [24JY] National Guard: military uniform requirements for civilian employees (see H.R. 3311) [24AP] Native Americans: repeal Indian trading laws (see H.R. 3215) [29MR] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Pensions: eligibility of former spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3574) [4JN] ------treatment of deferred annuities during time between separation from Government service and when payments commence (see H.R. 2978) [27FE] ------treatment of survivor annuities for children relative to marriage (see H.R. 2858) [5JA] Permanent Performance Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 3982) [2AU] Taxation: treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] Thrift Savings Plan: allow loans for child adoption expenses (see H.R. 3129) [20MR] White House Travel Office: abolish (see H.R. 2888) [25JA] ------relief of individuals terminated from employment (see H.R. 2894, 2937) [25JA] [1FE] Workers' compensation claims: appeals process (see H.R. 3205) [29MR] ------selection of certain physicians to provide medical opinions (see H.R. 3204) [29MR] ------treatment of medical opinions (see H.R. 3203) [29MR] Conference reports Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) [25SE] Messages Retirement Savings and Security Act: President Clinton [23MY] Motions Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 328) [3JA] Employees: allow members of employee associations to represent their views before the Government (H.R. 782) [1AU] Reports filed Administrative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-841) [25SE] Civil Service Law Amendments: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3841) (H. Rept. 104-831) [24SE] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Disclosure of Information on Certain Individuals Relative to Nazi War Crimes During World War II: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 104-819) [24SE] Federal Government Management--Examining Government Performance as We Near the Next Century (H. Rept. 104-861) [28SE] Housing of Federal Land Management Agency Field Employees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 104-802) [17SE] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] Relief of Individuals Terminated From White House Travel Office: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2937) (H. Rept. 104- 484) [18MR] Repeal Indian Trading Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] Restore Missing Person Status to Certain Dept. of Defense Civilian and Contract Employees: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 4000) (H. Rept. 104-806) [17SE] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4297) [28SE] Hydroelectric power: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Kentucky (see H.R. 2869) [23JA] ------extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 4177) [25SE] Public utilities: disapproving of rules concerning open access transmission services (see H.J. Res. 178) [1MY] ------provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 3782, 3790) [11JY] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Reports filed Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 104-508) [28MR] Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Kentucky: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 104-507) [28MR] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 104-512) [28MR] Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 104-510) [28MR] Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Ohio: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2816) (H. Rept. 104-511) [28MR] Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania: Committee on Com [[Page 3050]] merce (House) (H.R. 2695) (H. Rept. 104-509) [28MR] FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT Bills and resolutions Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 4277) [28SE] Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Pharmaceuticals: certification of drugs containing insulin and antibiotics (see H.R. 3672) [18JN] Reports filed Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] FEDERAL GOVERNMENT see Government--U.S. FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP. Bills and resolutions Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT Bills and resolutions Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Reports filed Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY Messages Report: President Clinton [27SE] FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), consideration (see H. Res. 419) [30AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2149, Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Bills and resolutions Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] FEDERAL OCEANOGRAPHY COORDINATION IMPROVEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] FEDERAL OIL AND GAS ROYALTY MANAGEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] FEDERAL OIL AND GAS ROYALTY SIMPLIFICATION AND FAIRNESS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE see Federal Reserve System FEDERAL POWER ACT Bills and resolutions Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 3782) [11JY] FEDERAL POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Power resources: privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administration and certain TVA facilities (see H.R. 3878) [23JY] FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Railroads: reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 3335) [25AP] FEDERAL REGULATIONS see Government regulations FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD see Federal Reserve System FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Bills and resolutions Federal Home Loan Bank System: authorization of loans and participation requirements relative to community development (see H.R. 3349) [30AP] ------reform and modernize (see H.R. 3167) [27MR] Financial institutions: clarify authority of Board of Governors relative to bank holding company applications (see H.R. 3210) [29MR] Financing Corp.: use of surplus funds to cover obligations (see H.R. 3261) [17AP] FEDERAL TEA TASTERS REPEAL ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (S. 1518): return to Senate (see H. Res. 387) [21MR] FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3553) [30MY] Political campaigns: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Telecommunications: protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 3639) [13JN] Taxation: treatment of certain Federal grants established in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 2960) [1FE] FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS Bills and resolutions California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (see H.R. 4126) [19SE] Children and youth: require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 4055) [11SE] Courts: limit authority of judicial remedies to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3100) [14MR] ------withhold Federal collateral remedies in State cases unless inadequate State habeus corpus procedures are shown to exist (see H.R. 2955) [1FE] Crime: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (see H.R. 3525) [23MY] ------prosecution of violent, repeat, juvenile offenders (see H.R. 3565, 3698) [4JN] [20JN] ------reduce certain funds if eligible States do not enact certain laws (see H.R. 3243) [15AP] Dams: delegation of dam safety authority to State governments (see H.R. 3641) [13JN] Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 4128) [20SE] Education: participation of local agencies in certain programs independent of State involvement (see H.R. 3313) [24AP] Emergency Food Assistance Act: purchase of commodities using State funds (see H.R. 3978) [2AU] Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 4031) [5SE] EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391) [2MY] Federal aid programs: improve the effectiveness of financial management and audits of State and local governments receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 3184) [28MR] Firearms: standards for State concealed handgun carrying licenses (see H.R. 3838) [17JY] Floods: participation of communities in national flood insurance program relative to protection of manufactured homes (see H.R. 3661) [17JN] Gambling: grant jurisdiction to the States over activities conducted on Native American lands (see H.R. 3289) [23AP] Government: transfer certain surplus property to State and local governments (see H.R. 3731) [27JN] Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] ------access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] Medicaid: waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] Motor vehicles: establish national requirements for the titling and registration of salvage of certain rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 2900) [25JA] National Guard: authorize participation in drug interdiction efforts (see H.R. 3524) [23MY] National Institute of Justice: designate as focal point for law enforcement technology programs (see H. Con. Res. 227) [27SE] Oregon: transfer of Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands, Coos Bay Military Wagon Road Grant Lands, and public domain lands (see H.R. 3769) [10JY] Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Michigan to conduct ``To Strengthen Michigan Families'' project (see H.R. 3732) [27JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (see H.R. 3562) [4JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (H.R. 3562), consideration (see H. Res. 446) [5JN] Redwood National Park: increase management efficiency through cooperative agreements with California (see H.R. 3500) [21MY] Solid waste: State control over disposal of solid waste imported from other nations (see H.R. 4049) [11SE] ------State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), consideration (see H. Res. 349) [30JA] States: clarify rights to set base period used to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3786) [11JY] ------enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3538) [29MY] ------prevent Federal interference relative to constitutional authority (see H.R. 3411) [8MY] ------reimburse for costs of educating certain illegal alien students (see H.R. 4062, 4303) [12SE] [28SE] Transportation: transfer authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 3840) [17JY] Voyageurs National Park Intergovernmental Council: establish (see H.R. 3298, 3880) [23AP] [23JY] Water: extend date for the transfer of certain amounts to be available for drinking water State revolving funds (see H.R. 3902) [25JY] Reports filed Clarify Federal Jurisdiction Over Offenses Relative to Religious Property Damage: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3525) (H. Rept. 104-621) [17JN] Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' Welfare Reform Project: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Effectiveness of Financial Management and Audits of State and Local Governments Receiving Federal Assistance: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3184) (H. Rept. 104-607) [6JN] [[Page 3051]] EPA State Grants To Finance the Construction or Improvement of Water Supply Systems: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2747) (H. Rept. 104-515) [29MR] FENTON, MS Bills and resolutions Favre, Brett: National Football League Most Valuable Player Award recipient (see H. Res. 339) [5JA] FIELDS, CLEO (a Representative from Louisiana) Bills and resolutions introduced by Taxation: treatment of unearned income (see H.R. 3042) [7MR] FIELDS, JACK (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by FCC: reform (see H.R. 3957) [2AU] Investments: regulation and management of financial markets (see H.R. 3005) [5MR] Public broadcasting: promote financial self-sufficiency (see H.R. 2979) [28FE] FILMS see Motion Pictures FILNER, BOB (a Representative from California) Appointments Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 3830) [17JY] Housing: rental assistance payments for certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 3402) [7MY] Small business: increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 4080) [17SE] States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3538) [29MY] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3669) [18JN] Veterans: strengthen veterans' preference and increase employment opportunities (see H.R. 3938) [1AU] FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance: members [18JY] Conferees: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 3846) [18JY] ------establish requirements relative to rent-to-own transactions (see H.R. 3003) [5MR] ------offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses and allow interest payments on demand deposits (see H.R. 3993) [2AU] China, People's Republic of: oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577) [4JN] Clinton, President: pardoning of individuals convicted in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation (see H. Con. Res. 218) [25SE] Community Reinvestment Act: consideration of a depository institution's record on consumer fees (see H.R. 3301) [23AP] ------require performance data reporting to verify availability of credit on a nondiscriminatory basis (see H.R. 3826) [16JY] Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221, 3246) [29MR] [15AP] ------notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727) [26JN] ------require standard annual percentage rate of interest to open certain credit card accounts (see H.R. 4320) [28SE] Courts: protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] ------treatment of certain claims against depository institutions under receivership by Federal banking agencies (see H.R. 3892) [24JY] Credit: prohibit extensions relative to gambling (see H.R. 4337) [1OC] Crime: development and implementation of national financial crimes strategy (see H.R. 3931) [31JY] ------enhance surveillance pictures for use in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 3533) [23MY] ------treatment of the production, sale, transportation, or possession of fictitious financial instruments (see H.R. 2986) [28FE] Deposit insurance: provide additional coverage for accounts which reduce net fee income (see H.R. 3302) [23AP] Dept. of HUD: establish performance funds through consolidation of certain housing programs (see H.R. 3740) [27JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend enhanced loan asset sale authority (see H.R. 3459) [15MY] Education: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 3002) [4MR] ------permit financial institutions under the Federal Family Education Loan Program to pay origination fees of borrowers (see H.R. 3863) [22JY] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3362, 3465) [30AP] [15MY] Federal employees: provide interest-free loans to furloughed employees (see H.R. 2842) [4JA] Federal Home Loan Bank System: authorization of loans and participation requirements relative to community development (see H.R. 3349) [30AP] ------reform and modernize (see H.R. 3167) [27MR] Financial services: increase competition and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 4182) [25SE] Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] FRS: clarify authority of Board of Governors relative to bank holding company applications (see H.R. 3210) [29MR] ------use of surplus funds to cover Financing Corp. obligations (see H.R. 3261) [17AP] Government: prohibit removal of certain members of the National Credit Union Administration Board and the Board of Directors of the FDIC (see H.R. 3976) [2AU] Government regulations: reduce paperwork and regulatory burdens (see H.R. 4079) [16SE] Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] Insurance: capitalize deposit insurance funds and provide regulatory relief for insured depository institutions and holding companies (see H.R. 3567) [4JN] International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] Investments: guarantee deposits and certain liabilities and protect against deposit insurance losses (see H.R. 4318) [28SE] ------provide investment opportunities for small bank holding companies (see H.R. 2981) [28FE] ------regulation and management of financial markets (see H.R. 3005) [5MR] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] ------make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947) [1FE] Puerto Rico: relief for certain loans (see H.R. 4269) [27SE] Real estate: insure and promote consumer education of home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 3897) [25JY] SBA: participation in loans guaranteed under the Export Working Capital Program (see H.R. 2933) [1FE] Social Security: investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 2928) [1FE] Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] ------issuance of tax-exempt bonds to finance first-time farmers' loans (see H.R. 3251) [16AP] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of transitional payments under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 3559) [30MY] Thrift Charter Merger Commission: establish (see H.R. 3407) [7MY] Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3556) [30MY] U.N.: promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 4306) [28SE] Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation, and enhancement through establishment of a mitigation banking program (see H.R. 3692) [20JN] Conference reports National Securities Markets Improvement Act (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Messages Retirement Savings and Security Act: President Clinton [23MY] Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Reports filed Financial Institutions Regulatory Process and Paperwork Requirements Reform: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1858) (H. Rept. 104-103) [18JN] Microenterprise Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3846) (H. Rept. 104-715) [29JY] National Securities Markets Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] Permit Financial Institutions Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program To Pay Origination Fees of Borrowers: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3863) (H. Rept. 104-775) [5SE] Regulation and Management of Financial Markets: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-622) [17JN] FIRE PREVENTION Bills and resolutions Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 3830) [17JY] Dept. of Defense: sale of excess aircraft relative to suppression of wildfires (see H.R. 4108) [18SE] Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 173) [9MY] FIREARMS related term(s) Weapons Bills and resolutions Ammunition: ban on large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 3382) [1MY] ------repeal ban on large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125), consideration (see H. Res. 364, 388) [23FE] [21MR] Assault weapons: ban (see H.R. 3382) [1MY] ------repeal ban (H.R. 125), consideration (see H. Res. 364, 388) [23FE] [21MR] Civilian Marksmanship Program: funding (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Corp. for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety: abolish (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Courts: mandatory minimum penalties for use during commission of a Federal crime (see H.R. 3382, 3988) [1MY] [2AU] ------sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm during commission of a crime (see H.R. 4181) [25SE] ------sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm with a laser sighting device during commission of a crime (see H.R. 2991) [29FE] Crime: increase mandatory minimum penalties relative to the possession of firearms (see H.R. 3454) [14MY] [[Page 3052]] ------increase penalties for armed violent criminals (see H.R. 3085) [14MR] ------national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992) [29FE] Handguns: prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 3488) [16MY] ------standards for State concealed handgun carrying licenses (see H.R. 3838) [17JY] Interstate commerce: entitle certain armored car crew members to lawfully carry a weapon (see H.R. 3431) [9MY] Law enforcement officers: ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 4208) [26SE] National Rifle Association: condemn holding of annual convention on anniversary of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing (see H. Res. 407) [18AP] National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 206) [1AU] States: encourage regulation of certain handguns and gather information on guns used in crimes (see H.R. 4044) [10SE] Taxation: apply revenue from firearms sales tax and dealer licensing fees to gunshot victims health care fund (see H.R. 2865) [23JA] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] Weapons: prohibit possession for persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 3455) [14MY] ------prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3017) [5MR] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] ------require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] ------standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 3652) [13JN] Motions Ammunition: repeal ban on large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125) [22MR] Assault weapons: repeal ban (H.R. 125) [22MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 125, Repeal Ban on Assault Weapons and Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 388) (H. Rept. 104-490) [21MR] Entitle Certain Armored Car Crew Members To Lawfully Carry a Weapon: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3431) (H. Rept. 104-623) [17JN] FIREFIGHTERS Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: sale of excess aircraft relative to suppression of wildfires (see H.R. 4108) [18SE] District of Columbia: treatment of pension funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 173) [9MY] FISH AND FISHING related term(s) Marine Mammals; National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife Bills and resolutions Anadromous Fish Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 2982) [28FE] Crawford National Fish Hatchery: convey to Crawford, NE (see H.R. 3287) [23AP] Dept. of Agriculture: consolidate and improve all inspection activities relative to livestock and poultry carcasses, seafood, meat products, poultry products, and seafood products (see H.R. 4302) [28SE] ------provide diagnostic and certification services to reduce diseases associated with salmonid family of fish (see H.R. 2908) [31JA] Dept. of Commerce: convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 338) [5JA] Disasters: authorize certain assistance to commercial fishermen through State and local governments and nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 2956) [1FE] Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (see H. Res. 466) [26JN] Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] Marine resources: authorizing National Marine Sanctuary Program appropriations (see H.R. 3090) [14MR] Marion National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 3557) [30MY] Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (see H.R. 2939) [1FE] National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1675), consideration (see H. Res. 410) [23AP] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implementation of Great Lakes Fishery Restoration Study Report (see H.R. 4028) [5SE] Walhalla National Fish Hatchery: convey to South Carolina (see H.R. 3546) [29MY] Walker River Basin: conservation and stabilization of water quantity and quality for fish habitat (see H.R. 3971) [2AU] Messages Agreement With Poland Relative to Fisheries: President Clinton [13FE] Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2982) (H. Rept. 104-568) [8MY] Consideration of H.R. 1675, National Wildlife Refuge System Management Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 104-533) [23AP] Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] Crawford National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Crawford, NE: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3287) (H. Rept. 104-700) [24JY] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1358, Conveyance of National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory in Gloucester, MA, to Massachusetts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 104-449) [5JA] Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104-778) [9SE] Marion National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3557) (H. Rept. 104-702) [24JY] Regulate Fishing in Certain Alaskan Waters: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1786) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] Walhalla National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to South Carolina: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3546) H. Rept. 104-701) [24JY] FLAG--U.S. Bills and resolutions Constitutional amendments: prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 177) [30AP] Courts: copyright and impose criminal penalties for desecration (see H.R. 3883) [23JY] Sunbury, OH: designate as Flagville, U.S.A. (see H.J. Res. 185) [18JY] FLANAGAN, MICHAEL PATRICK (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Conferee: H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Lobbyists: penalty for transmission of fraudulent communications to Congress (see H.R. 3128) [20MR] Mother Teresa: confer honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 191) [10SE] Roger P. McAuliffe Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3834) [17JY] Conference reports Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) [25SE] FLOODS related term(s) Disasters Appointments Conferees: S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] Bills and resolutions Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 4211) [26SE] ------construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Dams: reduce hazards of dam failures (see H.R. 3602) [6JN] Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] Federal aid programs: participation of communities in national flood insurance program relative to protection of manufactured homes (see H.R. 3661) [17JN] Hurricanes: disaster assistance for States impacted by Hurricane Fran (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see H.R. 4054) [11SE] James River: permit Corps of Engineers to acquire flowage and saturation easements for lands located in flood areas (see H.R. 3613) [11JN] Publications: correct flood maps containing certain errors (see H.R. 3340) [25AP] Rivers: permit construction of flood control projects by private sector (see H.R. 3108) [19MR] Conference reports Water Resources Development Act (S. 640) [25SE] Reports filed Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 640) (H. Rept. 104-843) [25SE] FLORIDA Bills and resolutions Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3620) [12JN] Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] Customs Service: refund anti-dumping duty deposits relative to certain imported orange juice (see H.R. 3922) [30JY] Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] Native Americans: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (see H.R. 4199) [26SE] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261) [27SE] Wild and Scenic River System: designate the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek and Rock Springs Run for potential addition (see H.R. 3155) [22MR] Reports filed Designate Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run, FL, for Potential Addition to the Wild and Scenic River System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3155) (H. Rept. 104-824) [24SE] FLOWERS Bills and resolutions Tariff: fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452) [12JN] [[Page 3053]] FOGLIETTA, THOMAS M. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Civil rights: prevent law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092) [17SE] Corporate Independence Commission: establish (see H.R. 3351) [30AP] Taxation: treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] FOLEY, MARK (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced by Commission on Civil Rights: subpoena power (see H.R. 3009) [5MR] FOOD related term(s) Agriculture Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: assure payment for milk and livestock delivered to milk processors, livestock dealers, or market agencies (see H.R. 3762) [9JY] ------define domestic industry relative to perishable agricultural products (S. 1463), return to Senate (see H. Res. 402) [16AP] ------maintain foreign market development programs (see H.R. 2950) [1FE] ------packing standards for imported tomatoes (see H.R. 2921) [31JA] ------regulation of slaughterhouses (see H.R. 3424) [9MY] ------repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 2860) [5JA] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3603) [7JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration (see H. Res. 451) [10JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 496) [31JY] Board of Tea Experts: abolish (see H.R. 2969) [23FE] ------abolish (S. 1518), return to Senate (see H. Res. 387) [21MR] Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see H.R. 4276) [28SE] Dept. of Agriculture: consolidate and improve all inspection activities relative to livestock and poultry carcasses, seafood, meat products, poultry products, and seafood products (see H.R. 4302) [28SE] ------payment rate for barley (see H.R. 4002) [2AU] Dept. of Defense: expand authority to donate unusable food (see H.R. 3312) [24AP] Emergency Food Assistance Act: purchase of commodities using State funds (see H.R. 3978) [2AU] Food stamps: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 3697) [20JN] ------forbid recipients to resell or barter with acquired food (see H.R. 4027) [5SE] Foreign trade: prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050) [7MR] Health: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-726) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] Board of Tea Experts Abolishment: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [8MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [4MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Encourage the Donation of Food and Grocery Products to Needy Individuals: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2428) (H. Rept. 104-661) [9JY] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3603) [7JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration (see H. Res. 451) [10JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 496) [31JY] Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 4249) [27SE] Board of Tea Experts: abolish (see H.R. 2969) [23FE] ------abolish (S. 1518), return to Senate (see H. Res. 387) [21MR] Breast implants: require full documentation of information (see H. Res. 449, 527) [6JN] [19SE] Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 4277) [28SE] Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: certification of drugs containing insulin and antibiotics (see H.R. 3672) [18JN] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] Government regulations: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 3504) [22MY] Health care professionals: facilitate the dissemination to physicians of scientific information on drug therapies and medical devices (see H.R. 2932) [1FE] Medical devices: facilitate the development and approval process (see H.R. 3201) [29MR] Persian Gulf Conflict: review procedures for funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans (see H.R. 3288) [23AP] Pharmaceuticals: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Water: labeling requirements for bottled drinking water (see H.R. 3944) [1AU] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-726) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] Animal Drug Availability Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2508) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Board of Tea Experts Abolishment: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [8MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [4MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] FOOD INDUSTRY Bills and resolutions Agriculture: allow interstate distribution of State-inspected meat (see H.R. 3750) [27JN] ------assure payment for milk and livestock delivered to milk processors, livestock dealers, or market agencies (see H.R. 3762) [9JY] ------define domestic industry relative to perishable agricultural products (S. 1463), return to Senate (see H. Res. 402) [16AP] ------packing standards for imported tomatoes (see H.R. 2921) [31JA] ------regulation of slaughterhouses (see H.R. 3424) [9MY] Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see H.R. 4276) [28SE] Dept. of Agriculture: consolidate and improve all inspection activities relative to livestock and poultry carcasses, seafood, meat products, poultry products, and seafood products (see H.R. 4302) [28SE] ------provide diagnostic and certification services to reduce diseases associated with salmonid family of fish (see H.R. 2908) [31JA] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] Foreign trade: duty rate adjustment of tomatoes from Mexico relative to import surges (see H.R. 2902) [26JA] Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Reports filed Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] FOOD QUALITY PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1627): consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Reports filed Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] FOOD STAMPS Bills and resolutions Government regulations: forbid recipients to resell or barter with acquired food (see H.R. 4027) [5SE] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] States: exempt from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 3697) [20JN] FORBES, MICHAEL P. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] [[Page 3054]] Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] Disasters: tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York (see H. Con. Res. 204) [26JY] Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] Rose Y. Caracappa U.S. Post Office Building, Centereach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3139) [21MR] Taxation: treatment of biomedical research funds (see H.R. 3624) [12JN] Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 173) [9MY] FORD, HAROLD E. (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] FOREIGN AID related term(s) Foreign Policy Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213) [12SE] Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294) [23AP] China, People's Republic of: oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577) [4JN] Development Fund for Africa: funding (see H.R. 3638) [13JN] ------reauthorize (see H.R. 3735) [27JN] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 4198) [26SE] ------prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 3974) [2AU] International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 3621) [12JN] International Red Cross: recognition of non-Christian symbols (see H. Res. 464) [25JN] Libya: prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332) [30SE] Mexico: make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947; H.J. Res. 162) [1FE] [5MR] National security: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Peace Corps: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 158) [31JA] Sudan: prohibit foreign aid or arms transfers until elimination of chattel slavery (see H.R. 3766) [9JY] Messages National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton [25MR] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia: President Clinton [23AP] Reports filed Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Women in Enterprise Development Program: establish (see H.R. 3827) [16JY] Reports filed Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] FOREIGN BANKS Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577) [4JN] International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] U.N.: promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 4306) [28SE] FOREIGN COUNTRIES Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] Agriculture: maintain foreign market development programs (see H.R. 2950) [1FE] Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 3472) [16MY] Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213) [12SE] Aviation: standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839) [17JY] Borders: border-crossing fees for vehicles or pedestrians entering the U.S. from Canada or Mexico (see H. Con. Res. 152) [14MR] Burma: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 188) [13JN] Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 3846) [18JY] ------discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252) [16AP] Buy American Act: compliance relative to use of articles, materials, and supplies abroad (see H.R. 4265) [27SE] Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294) [23AP] China, People's Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429) [9MY] ------prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (see H.R. 3684) [20JN] ------U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065) [12SE] China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138, 140) [31JA] ------membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490) [26JY] ------tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154) [26MR] CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 518, 520) [11SE] Commodity Exchange Act: regulatory requirements relative to the purchase or sale of commodities from markets located abroad (see H.R. 3891) [24JY] Croatia: condemn relocation of remains of individuals to the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 171) [2MY] ------preservation of memorial located at the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 219) [25SE] Currency: establish interagency task force relative to the holding and counterfeiting of U.S. currency in foreign countries (see H.R. 3007) [5MR] Custom Service: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to U.S. emission standards (see H.R. 3961) [2AU] Dept. of Defense: prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843) [17JY] ------transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] ------withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Dept. of State: establish a Board of Visa Appeals (see H.R. 2975) [27FE] Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 3067) [12MR] ------prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (see H.R. 3852, 3908) [18JY] [26JY] Elections: extend the period for receipt of certain absentee ballots (see H.R. 3058) [8MR] Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 3987) [2AU] Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365, 374) [27FE] [7MR] Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 3434) [10MY] Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 3652) [13JN] Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] ------prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332) [30SE] Foreign investments: private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 3116) [19MR] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2863, 3540) [22JA] [29MY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (see H. Res. 445) [30MY] Foreign policy: endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by the Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212) [11SE] ------establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689) [20JN] ------loan guarantees for Ireland and Northern Ireland (see H.R. 2844) [4JA] ------provide remedy for inadequate trade benefits to the U.S. and restrictions on free emigration from other countries (see H.R. 4289) [28SE] ------sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] ------strengthen protection of human rights (see H.R. 4036) [5SE] ------U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189) [18JN] Foreign trade: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] ------impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 3812, 4037) [12JY] [5SE] ------imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023) [6MR] ------most-favored-nation status for certain nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2926) [1FE] ------most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890) [24JY] ------prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531) [23MY] ------prevent use of child labor for soccer ball manufacturing (see H.R. 4307) [28SE] ------prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050) [7MR] ------provide for the liquidation of certain frozen concentrated orange juice entries (see H.R. 3705) [24JN] ------provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (see H.R. 3074) [13MR] ------require cooperation from trade partners in preventing illegal drug traffic (see H.R. 4290) [28SE] ------require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014) [2AU] ------require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4074) [12SE] ------require that imported jewelry boxes be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4216) [26SE] ------substitute the term ``standard trade relations'' in lieu of ``nondiscriminatory treatment'' and ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 3622) [12JN] ------technical corrections in legislation (see H.R. 3815) [16JY] ------treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] House of Representatives: official travel restrictions to foreign countries during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2841) [3JA] House Rules: prohibit foreign travel by retiring Members (see H. Res. 361) [1FE] [[Page 3055]] Immigration: allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 4210) [26SE] ------provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 4156) [24SE] ------waiver of exclusion for certain aliens (see H.R. 3928) [31JY] INS: promote the naturalization of eligible individuals (see H.R. 3323) [25AP] ------standards for naturalization (see H.R. 4056, 4143) [11SE] [24SE] International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 3621) [12JN] International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680) [19JN] ------return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] ------violations of arbitral obligations (see H.R. 2970) [23FE] International Red Cross: recognition of non-Christian symbols (see H. Res. 464) [25JN] International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 215) [17SE] ------improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (see H.R. 3725) [26JN] Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 209) [2AU] Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] ------extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] ------U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (see H. Res. 448) [6JN] Peace Corps: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 158) [31JA] Refuse disposal: prohibit international export and import of certain solid waste (see H.R. 3893) [24JY] Religion: persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 515) [2AU] Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469) [27JN] Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 205) [30JY] Sierra Leone: elections (see H. Con. Res. 160) [15AP] Small business: provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (see H.R. 3967) [2AU] Solid waste: State control over disposal of solid waste imported from other nations (see H.R. 4049) [11SE] States: assist Attorney General in deportation of illegal aliens (see H.R. 3062) [12MR] Tariff: fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452) [12JN] ------liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries (see H.R. 3823) [16JY] ------skis and snowboards (see H.R. 4212) [26SE] Terrorism: U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (see H. Con. Res. 220) [25SE] ------negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291) [28SE] U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 3609; H. Con. Res. 225) [10JN] [27SE] ------promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 4306) [28SE] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4258) [27SE] U.S. Trade Administration: establish (see H.R. 4328) [28SE] Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (see H.R. 3442) [10MY] Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] ------proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730) [27JN] Women in Enterprise Development Program: establish (see H.R. 3827) [16JY] Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 399) [29MR] Messages Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy: President Clinton [17JY] Agreement With Japan Relative to Whaling: President Clinton [13FE] Agreement With Poland Relative to Fisheries: President Clinton [13FE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [30JA] [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [3JA] National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton [16SE] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton [16MY] [16SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [13FE] [23JY] National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton [3JA] Motions Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540) [30JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606) [6JN] Consideration of H.R. 3540, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 104-601) [30MY] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] Export Controls Authority: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [5JN] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3540) (H. Rept. 104-600) [29MY] Foreign Trade Export Controls: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [27JN] Foreign Trade Legislation Technical Corrections: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3815) (H. Rept. 104-718) [29JY] Microenterprise Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3846) (H. Rept. 104-715) [29JY] Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495) [25MR] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] FOREIGN CURRENCIES Bills and resolutions Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see H.R. 4276) [28SE] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] FOREIGN INVESTMENTS Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577) [4JN] Foreign countries: private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 3116) [19MR] Taxation: increase child care credit and eliminate the exclusion of certain income relative to foreign sales corporations (see H.R. 3332) [25AP] FOREIGN POLICY Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] [7MY] Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [27MR] [8MY] Conferees: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Arms sales: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 2853) [5JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 328) [3JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), consideration of motion to dispose of the Senate amendment (see H. Res. 334) [4JA] Burma: impose sanctions (see H.R. 2892) [25JA] ------U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 188) [13JN] Cambodia: human rights situation (see H. Res. 345) [25JA] Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294) [23AP] China, People's Republic of: human rights situation in Tibet (see H. Res. 347) [25JA] ------increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421) [8MY] ------membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429) [9MY] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 181, 182) [12JN] [13JN] ------most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577) [4JN] ------prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (see H.R. 3684) [20JN] ------U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065) [12SE] China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138, 140) [31JA] ------endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212) [11SE] ------membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490) [26JY] ------tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154) [26MR] [[Page 3056]] ------U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148) [7MR] CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 518, 520) [11SE] Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] Croatia: condemn relocation of remains of individuals to the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 171) [2MY] ------preservation of memorial located at the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 219) [25SE] Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 370) [5MR] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] Currency: establish interagency task force relative to the holding and counterfeiting of U.S. currency in foreign countries (see H.R. 3007) [5MR] Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] ------tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Dept. of Defense: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] ------withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 375) [7MR] Development Fund for Africa: funding (see H.R. 3638) [13JN] ------reauthorize (see H.R. 3735) [27JN] Drugs: establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689) [20JN] Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365, 374) [27FE] [7MR] Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] ------improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] ------prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 3974) [2AU] ------prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332) [30SE] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2863, 3540) [22JA] [29MY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (see H. Res. 445) [30MY] Foreign trade: duty rate adjustment of tomatoes from Mexico relative to import surges (see H.R. 2902) [26JA] ------extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] ------impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3107) [19MR] ------imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023) [6MR] ------most-favored-nation status for certain nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2926) [1FE] ------most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890) [24JY] ------prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531) [23MY] ------prevent use of child labor for soccer ball manufacturing (see H.R. 4307) [28SE] ------prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050) [7MR] ------provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (see H.R. 3074) [13MR] ------require cooperation from trade partners in preventing illegal drug traffic (see H.R. 4290) [28SE] ------substitute the term ``standard trade relations'' in lieu of ``nondiscriminatory treatment'' and ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 3622) [12JN] ------technical corrections in legislation (see H.R. 3815) [16JY] ------treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] Forrestal Institute: establish (see H.R. 2993) [29FE] General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation (see H. Res. 542) [26SE] Germany: expand criteria by which Holocaust survivors may qualify for compensation (see H. Res. 501) [31JY] Government: provide remedy for inadequate trade benefits to the U.S. and restrictions on free emigration from other countries (see H.R. 4289) [28SE] History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] House of Representatives: official travel restrictions to foreign countries during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2841) [3JA] Human rights: strengthen protection (see H.R. 4036) [5SE] Immigration: allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 4210) [26SE] ------asylum reform (see H.R. 3744) [27JN] ------waiver of exclusion for certain aliens (see H.R. 3928) [31JY] Intelligence services: reorganize and reform management of intelligence community (see H.R. 3237) [15AP] International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489) [25JY] International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 3621) [12JN] International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680) [19JN] ------return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 215) [17SE] ------improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (see H.R. 3725) [26JN] Ireland: loan guarantees (see H.R. 2844) [4JA] Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 135) [25JA] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: infiltration of military personnel into the Republic of Korea (see H. Con. Res. 224) [27SE] Kosovo: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 155) [27MR] Lebanon: restrictions on travel and the use of U.S. passports (see H. Res. 390) [22MR] ------withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190) [19JN] Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 142) [1FE] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] ------make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947; H.J. Res. 162) [1FE] [5MR] ------safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] Moldova: removal of Russian Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 145) [1FE] Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 4086) [17SE] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564, 4096) [4JN] [17SE] Northern Ireland: loan guarantees (see H.R. 2844) [4JA] Pang, Martin: extradition from Brazil to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132) [5JA] Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see H. Res. 493) [30JY] Romania: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 3161) [26MR] Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] Small business: provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (see H.R. 3967) [2AU] South Pacific region: U.S. membership in regional organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189) [18JN] Sub-Saharan Africa: authorize trade and investment policy (see H.R. 4198) [26SE] Sudan: prohibit foreign aid or arms transfers until elimination of chattel slavery (see H.R. 3766) [9JY] Taxation: treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] ------treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Somalia (see H.R. 4179) [25SE] Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (see H. Con. Res. 149) [7MR] ------develop technologies to combat (see H.R. 3960) [2AU] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3071) [12MR] ------U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Turkey: conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants (see H. Con. Res. 136) [25JA] U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 3609; H. Con. Res. 225) [10JN] [27SE] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4258) [27SE] Vietnam: release of Buddhist monks and civilians and Roman Catholic monks and priests (see H. Con. Res. 179) [16MY] Yugoslavia: human and political rights of the Bosnian people of the Sanjak region in Serbia and Montenegro (see H. Con. Res. 217) [24SE] Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 399) [29MR] Conference reports Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H.R. 927) [4MR] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation (H.R. 1561) [8MR] Messages Agreement With Poland Relative to Fisheries: President Clinton [13FE] Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: President Clinton [2OC] CHINASAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] COSAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Foreign Trade Policy and Agreements: President Clinton [27MR] Globalstar Satellite Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [10JY] Israel Loan Guarantees: President Clinton [3JA] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [24JN] MABUHAY Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Mongolian Emigration Laws and Policies: President Clinton [5SE] [[Page 3057]] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [30JA] [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [3JA] National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton [25MR] [16SE] [19SE] National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton [4MR] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton [12MR] [16SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [13FE] National Emergency Relative to Lapse of Export Administration Act: President Clinton [4JN] National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton [3JA] [22JA] [22JY] National Emergency Relative to Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton [13FE] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia: President Clinton [23AP] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton [14MY] Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [27FE] [14MY] Supplementary Social Security Agreement Between the U.S. and Austria: President Clinton [20MY] U.S. Participation in the U.N.: President Clinton [24JY] U.S.-Argentina Proposed Agreement of Cooperation Relative to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton [19MR] Veto of H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act: President Clinton [15AP] Motions Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643) [5JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 328) [3JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), consideration of motion to dispose of the Senate amendment (H. Res. 334) [5JA] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540) [30JY] Reports filed Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 927, Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 104-470) [5MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1561, Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 104-476) [7MR] Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 182, Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 3540, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 104-601) [30MY] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Consideration of Motion To Dispose of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1643, Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 334) (H. Rept. 104-447) [4JA] Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 104-468) [4MR] Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 104-478) [8MR] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3540) (H. Rept. 104-600) [29MY] Foreign Trade Legislation Technical Corrections: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3815) (H. Rept. 104-718) [29JY] Intelligence Community Reorganization and Reform: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3237) (H. Rept. 104-620) [23JY] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17JN] Marshall Islands Rongelop Resettlement Trust Fund Administration: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1332) (H. Rept. 104-471) [5MR] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. 104-466) [29FE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 182) (H. Rept. 104-634) [25JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3161) (H. Rept. 104-629) [19JN] Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495) [25MR] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] FOREIGN RELATIONS REVITALIZATION ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1561): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 375) [7MR] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 1561) [8MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 1561, Provisions: President Clinton [15AP] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1561, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 104-476) [7MR] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 104-478) [8MR] FOREIGN SERVICE related term(s) Diplomats Bills and resolutions History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] Reports filed Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] FOREIGN TRADE related term(s) International Trade; Tariff Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: define domestic industry relative to perishable agricultural products (S. 1463), return to Senate (see H. Res. 402) [16AP] ------improve operation of certain programs (see H.R. 2973) [27FE] ------maintain foreign market development programs (see H.R. 2950) [1FE] ------packing standards for imported tomatoes (see H.R. 2921) [31JA] Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 3472) [16MY] American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3761) [9JY] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Board of Tea Experts: abolish (see H.R. 2969) [23FE] ------abolish (S. 1518), return to Senate (see H. Res. 387) [21MR] Brown, Ronald H.: tribute (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 2853) [5JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 328) [3JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), consideration of motion to dispose of the Senate amendment (see H. Res. 334) [4JA] Burma: impose sanctions (see H.R. 2892) [25JA] Business and industry: acquisition of domestically-developed technology by U.S. companies (see H. Con. Res. 202) [25JY] ------discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252) [16AP] ------ensure competitiveness of textile and apparel industry (see H.R. 3654) [13JN] Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 4338) [1OC] Child labor: impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 3812, 4037) [12JY] [5SE] ------prevent use for soccer ball manufacturing (see H.R. 4307) [28SE] China, People's Republic of: increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421) [8MY] ------membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429) [9MY] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 181, 182) [12JN] [13JN] ------most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (see H.R. 3684) [20JN] ------U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065) [12SE] China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490) [26JY] Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see H.R. 4276) [28SE] ------regulatory requirements relative to the purchase or sale of commodities from markets located abroad (see H.R. 3891) [24JY] Computers: prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531) [23MY] ------use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 370) [5MR] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] Customs Service: refund anti-dumping duty deposits relative to certain imported orange juice (see H.R. 3922) [30JY] Dept. of Agriculture: provide diagnostic and certification services to reduce diseases associated with salmonid family of fish (see H.R. 2908) [31JA] [[Page 3058]] Dept. of Commerce: relief of survivors of Federal employees killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H.R. 3545) [29MY] ------tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 403, 404, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Dept. of Defense: prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843) [17JY] Drugs: imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023) [6MR] ------require cooperation from trade partners in preventing illegal drug traffic (see H.R. 4290) [28SE] Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 3987) [2AU] Employment: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 3271) [18AP] Exports: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] Firearms: ban assault weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices and provide for mandatory minimum penalties for use during commission of a Federal crime (see H.R. 3382) [1MY] ------ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 4208) [26SE] ------prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3017) [5MR] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] ------repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125), consideration (see H. Res. 364, 388) [23FE] [21MR] ------require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] Food industry: prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050) [7MR] Foreign countries: border-crossing fees for vehicles or pedestrians entering the U.S. from Canada or Mexico (see H. Con. Res. 152) [14MR] ------most-favored-nation status for certain nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2926) [1FE] ------private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 3116) [19MR] ------substitute the term ``standard trade relations'' in lieu of ``nondiscriminatory treatment'' and ``most-favored-nation treatment'' (see H.R. 3622) [12JN] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2863, 3540) [22JA] [29MY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (see H. Res. 445) [30MY] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 4198) [26SE] ------most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890) [24JY] ------provide remedy for inadequate trade benefits to the U.S. and restrictions on free emigration from other countries (see H.R. 4289) [28SE] ------sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] FTC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3553) [30MY] Gemini Telescope Project: duty-free treatment of certain materials (see H.R. 3516, 3951) [22MY] [2AU] Imports: provide for the liquidation of certain frozen concentrated orange juice entries (see H.R. 3705) [24JN] Intellectual Property Assembly of the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3808) [12JY] Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology (see H.R. 3107) [19MR] Israel: provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (see H.R. 3074) [13MR] Jewelry: require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4074) [12SE] Jewelry boxes: require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4216) [26SE] Legislation: technical corrections (see H.R. 3815) [16JY] Libya: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology (see H.R. 3107) [19MR] Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] Metric system: conversion requirements (see H.R. 4233) [27SE] Mexico: duty rate adjustment of tomatoes relative to import surges (see H.R. 2902) [26JA] Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 4086) [17SE] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] ------extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] ------U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (see H. Res. 448) [6JN] Puerto Rico: application of coastwise trade laws relative to travel to or from Puerto Rico (see H.R. 3020) [6MR] Romania: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 3161) [26MR] Ronald H. Brown Commerce Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3247) [15AP] SBA: participation in loans guaranteed under the Export Working Capital Program (see H.R. 2933) [1FE] Shipping industry: allow transportation of cargo on foreign ships manned by U.S. crews (see H.R. 4006) [2AU] Small business: provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (see H.R. 3967) [2AU] Tariff: certain industrial nylon fabrics (see H.R. 4150) [24SE] ------certain iron and steel pipe and tube products (see H.R. 3255) [16AP] ------certain silver and gold bars (see H.R. 3615) [11JN] ------certain water resistant wool trousers (see H.R. 3718) [25JN] ------chemicals (see H.R. 4184) [25SE] ------DEMT (see H.R. 4057) [11SE] ------desmedipham (see H.R. 3438) [10MY] ------ethofumesate (see H.R. 3440) [10MY] ------fireworks (see H.R. 2895) [25JA] ------footwear (see H.R. 2890) [25JA] ------fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452) [12JN] ------Fybrel [SWP] (see H.R. 3254) [16AP] ------golf clubs and golf club components (see H.R. 4240) [27SE] ------HIV protease inhibitor chemicals (see H.R. 3977) [2AU] ------lead fuel test assemblies (see H.R. 3499) [21MY] ------liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries (see H.R. 3823) [16JY] ------para ethyl phenol (see H.R. 3728) [26JN] ------pharmaceutical-grade phospholipids (see H.R. 4273) [27SE] ------phenmedipham (see H.R. 3439) [10MY] ------plastic web sheeting (see H.R. 4003) [2AU] ------scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 3952) [2AU] ------skis and snowboards (see H.R. 4212) [26SE] ------tetraamino biphenyl (see H.R. 2870) [23JA] ------2,2-dichlorophenylacetic acid ethyl ester (DCPAE) (see H.R. 3025) [6MR] ------2-amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid, methyl ester (see H.R. 2889) [25JA] ------wheat gluten (see H.R. 4053) [11SE] Technology: competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] Terrorism: treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] Treaties and agreements: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain counties in Ireland (see H.R. 3599) [6JN] ------negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291) [28SE] ------require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014) [2AU] U.S. Trade Administration: establish (see H.R. 4328) [28SE] Women in Enterprise Development Program: establish (see H.R. 3827) [16JY] Conference reports Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H.R. 927) [4MR] Messages CHINASAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] COSAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Economic Report: President Clinton [16FE] Foreign Trade Policy and Agreements: President Clinton [27MR] Globalstar Satellite Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [10JY] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [24JN] MABUHAY Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [30JA] [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [3JA] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [13FE] National Emergency Relative to Lapse of Export Administration Act: President Clinton [4JN] National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton [22JA] Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Motions Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643) [5JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 328) [3JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), consideration of motion to dispose of the Senate amendment (H. Res. 334) [5JA] Firearms: repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125) [22MR] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540) [30JY] Reports filed Board of Tea Experts Abolishment: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [8MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [4MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 927, Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 104-470) [5MR] Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] [[Page 3059]] Consideration of H.J. Res. 182, Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 125, Repeal Ban on Assault Weapons and Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 388) (H. Rept. 104-490) [21MR] Consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606) [6JN] Consideration of H.R. 3540, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 104-601) [30MY] Consideration of Motion To Dispose of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1643, Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 334) (H. Rept. 104-447) [4JA] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 104-468) [4MR] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number for Consumer Assistance: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 447) (H. Rept. 104-753) [2AU] Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] Export Controls Authority: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [5JN] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3540) (H. Rept. 104-600) [29MY] Foreign Trade Export Controls: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [27JN] Foreign Trade Legislation Technical Corrections: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3815) (H. Rept. 104-718) [29JY] Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17JN] Metric System Conversion Requirements: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 104-639) [26JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2853) (H. Rept. 104-466) [29FE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 182) (H. Rept. 104-634) [25JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3161) (H. Rept. 104-629) [19JN] Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495) [25MR] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] FOREIGN TRAVEL EXPENDITURES Bills and resolutions House of Representatives: require Members to submit annual reports on federally funded travel for publication in the Congressional Record (see H. Res. 423) [2MY] FOREST SERVICE Bills and resolutions Firefighting: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] Mining and mineral resources: land exchange between Arkansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 3088) [14MR] National forests: authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (see H.R. 4171) [25SE] Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] Reports filed Hells Canyon Wilderness Area Boundary Modification: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 104-779) [9SE] Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest Designation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 104-772) [4SE] Ski Area Permit Issuance Regulations and Mineral Leasing Law Suspensions in National Forest Ski Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 104-516) [15AP] FORESTS related term(s) Lumber Industry Bills and resolutions Colville National Forest: conduct an adaptive forest management research program (see H.R. 3485) [16MY] Dept. of Defense: sale of excess aircraft relative to suppression of wildfires (see H.R. 4108) [18SE] Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] Lincoln National Historic Trail: designate as a component of the National Trails System (see H.R. 4187) [25SE] National forests: authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (see H.R. 4171) [25SE] Public lands: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145) [24SE] San Isabel National Forest, CO: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 3969) [2AU] Snoqualmie National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. 3497) [21MY] Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] Utah: land acquisition in Sterling Forest Reserve relative to winter Olympic games (see H.R. 3907) [26JY] Wilderness areas: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 4144) [24SE] Reports filed Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest Designation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 104-772) [4SE] National Forests Timber Substitution for the Cancelled Elkhorn Ridge Timber Sale: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 104-761) [4SE] Snoqualmie National Forest Boundary Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3497) (H. Rept. 104-816) [23SE] FORRESTAL INSTITUTE Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 2993) [29FE] FORT LEWIS, WA Bills and resolutions Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Co.: land exchange (see H.R. 2859) [5JA] FORT PECK, MT Bills and resolutions Water: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (see H.R. 4188) [25SE] Reports filed Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1467) (H. Rept. 104-769) [4SE] FORT PECK RURAL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1467) (H. Rept. 104-769) [4SE] FORT WORTH, TX Bills and resolutions Jim Wright Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 4232) [27SE] FOWLER, TILLIE K. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] House of Representatives Page Board [1AU] FOX, JON D. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Animals: prevent pet theft (see H.R. 3393) [7MY] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 462) [25JN] Congress: reform lobbying disclosure and gift rules (see H.R. 3140) [21MR] Courts: prevent retaliation and tampering of witnesses and jury members (see H.R. 3120) [20MR] House Rules: authority of the Committee on Rules (House) to report rules or orders waiving the germaneness requirement (see H. Res. 505) [1AU] Housing: prevent certain abuses (see H.R. 4235) [27SE] Medicaid: screening mammography and screening pap smears (see H.R. 3630) [12JN] Postal Service: treatment of deceptive or misleading mail (see H.R. 3884) [24JY] Taxation: employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 2985) [28FE] ------extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project (see H.R. 3939) [1AU] ------refundable credit for the contribution of books to libraries (see H.R. 3979) [2AU] ------refundable income credit to businesses which recycle office wastes (see H.R. 3955) [2AU] ------treatment of investment tax credits (see H.R. 2983) [28FE] ------treatment of research credits (see H.R. 2984) [28FE] Tobacco products: limit access to minors (see H.R. 3954, 4245) [2AU] [27SE] U.S. Sentencing Commission: require a study of sentencing for drug offenses where domestic violence has occurred (see H.R. 4246) [27SE] Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 3493, 3506) [20MY] [22MY] FRANCE, REPUBLIC OF Appointments Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Bills and resolutions Disasters: tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York (see H. Con. Res. 204) [26JY] House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469) [27JN] FRANK, BARNEY (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: penalties relative to endangerment of children in hostage situations (see H.R. 4121) [19SE] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] Dept. of State: establish a Board of Visa Appeals (see H.R. 2975) [27FE] Education: eligibility standards for short term educational programs (see H.R. 2914) [31JA] Employment: provide training assistance to individuals employed in an economically depressed industry and area (see H.R. 3403) [7MY] FRS: use of surplus funds to cover Financing Corp. obligations (see H.R. 3261) [17AP] Immigration: waiver of exclusion for certain aliens (see H.R. 3928) [31JY] International Red Cross: recognition of non-Christian symbols (see H. Res. 464) [25JN] FRANKLIN (U.S.S.) Bills and resolutions Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 534) [24SE] [[Page 3060]] FRANKS, BOB (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 3508) [22MY] Computers: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 4299) [28SE] FERC: disapproving of rules concerning open access transmission services of public utilities (see H.J. Res. 178) [1MY] Food stamps: forbid recipients to resell or barter with acquired food (see H.R. 4027) [5SE] Government: require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Cabinet members, and Members of Congress with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855) [5JA] International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 215) [17SE] Job Corps: ensure a drug-free, safe, and cost effective program (see H.R. 3169) [27MR] Major League Baseball: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148) [24SE] Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4093) [17SE] Permanent Performance Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 3982) [2AU] Postal Service: prohibit penalization for use of private express services for certain letters and packets (see H.R. 3981) [2AU] Power resources: privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administration and certain TVA facilities (see H.R. 3878) [23JY] Waterways: disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] FRANKS, GARY A. (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: acquisition of domestically-developed technology by U.S. companies (see H. Con. Res. 202) [25JY] CERCLA: establish loan program for cleanup of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3214) [29MR] Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 3093) [14MR] Government: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] Taxation: State establishment of health insurance systems for temporarily unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3092) [14MR] FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS Bills and resolutions Phi Beta Lambda (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 164) [18AP] FRAZER, VICTOR O. (a Delegate from the Virgin Islands) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Disasters: provide windstorm insurance to certain property owners and require study relative to taxation of insurance reserves for future natural disasters (see H.R. 4115) [19SE] Virgin Islands: temporary absence of executive officials and priority payment of certain bonds and other obligations (see H.R. 3634) [13JN] ------transfer of management authority of Christiansted National Historic Site (see H.R. 3635) [13JN] FREE ENTERPRISE Bills and resolutions Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4297) [28SE] Foreign countries: private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 3116) [19MR] Rivers: permit construction of flood control projects by private sector (see H.R. 3108) [19MR] Telecommunications: continued operation of certain overlapping stations (see H.R. 3073) [12MR] ------reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] Conference reports Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Bills and resolutions Freedom of Information Act: provide public access to information in an electronic format (see H.R. 3802, 3885) [12JY] [24JY] Reports filed Disclosure of Information on Certain Individuals Relative to Nazi War Crimes During World War II: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 104-819) [24SE] Public Access to Information in an Electronic Format: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 104-795) [17SE] Release of Relevant Information on Violent Sex Offenders: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2137) (H. Rept. 104- 555) [6MY] FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Bills and resolutions Information services: provide public access to information in an electronic format (see H.R. 3802, 3885) [12JY] [24JY] Reports filed Public Access to Information in an Electronic Format: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 104-795) [17SE] FREEDOM OF RELIGION Bills and resolutions Civil liberties: enforce constitutional rights (see H.R. 4129, 4130) [20SE] Constitutional amendments: protection (see H.J. Res. 161, 184) [28FE] [16JY] FREEDOM OF SPEECH Bills and resolutions Colleges and universities: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 4207) [26SE] Computers: protection of freedom of speech on-line and on the Internet (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] ------provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] National Telecommunications and Information Administration: report on hate speech relative to the Internet (see H.R. 3781) [10JY] FREEDOM OF THE PRESS Bills and resolutions Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY P. (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] FRISA, DANIEL (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3867) [23JY] Firearms: ban assault weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices and provide for mandatory minimum penalties for use during commission of a Federal crime (see H.R. 3382) [1MY] Telephones: impose fees for the allocation of toll-free phone numbers (see H. Con. Res. 175) [10MY] FROST, MARTIN (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: penalties for certain sex offenses against children (see H.R. 3180) [28MR] FRY, VARIAN Bills and resolutions Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 3352) [30AP] FUELS see Electric Power; Natural Gas; Nuclear Energy; Petroleum; Power Resources FUNDERBURK, DAVID (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by China, Republic of: tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154) [26MR] FUNERALS see Cemeteries and Funerals FURSE, ELIZABETH (a Representative from Oregon) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: require health plans to provide coverage for children (see H.R. 4300) [28SE] Women: effect of environment on health (see H.R. 3509) [22MY] ------treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3510) [22MY] FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Bills and resolutions Phi Beta Lambda (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 164) [18AP] GALLEGLY, ELTON (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by California: transfer of public lands to certain Indian tribes (see H.R. 3642) [13JN] Dams: delegation of dam safety authority to State governments (see H.R. 3641) [13JN] Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] House of Representatives: provide for a nonvoting delegate from the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3879, 4067) [23JY] [12SE] Housing: limit use of federally assisted housing by aliens (see H.R. 2885) [25JA] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] National Weather Service: relocation of radar tower near Ojai, CA (see H.R. 3523) [23MY] GAMBLING related term(s) Lotteries Bills and resolutions Credit: prohibit extensions relative to gambling (see H.R. 4337) [1OC] Crime: transmission of wagering information (see H.R. 3526) [23MY] States: grant jurisdiction over activities conducted on Native American lands (see H.R. 3289) [23AP] Taxation: treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (see H.R. 4157) [24SE] GANSKE, GREG (a Representative from Iowa) Bills and resolutions introduced by Families and domestic relations: payment of settlements to individuals relative to child support and alimony obligations (see H.R. 3895) [25JY] Health: prohibit interference between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 2976) [27FE] House of Representatives: require Members to submit annual reports on federally funded travel for publication in the Congressional Record (see H. Res. 423) [2MY] [[Page 3061]] GARBAGE see Refuse Disposal GATT see Treaties and Agreements GEJDENSON, SAM (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Foreign trade: treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] Hoptoad (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3388) [1MY] Members of Congress: retirement eligibility (see H.R. 3887) [24JY] GEKAS, GEORGE W. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Appropriations: establish automatic continuing appropriations (see H.R. 4094) [17SE] Federal employees: prohibit use of credit cards (see H.R. 2968) [23FE] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 2977) [27FE] Government regulations: require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3307) [24AP] Health: liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 3468) [16MY] Taxation: treatment of income of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 3306, 3451) [24AP] [14MY] Reports filed Congressional Consent for Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 166) (H. Rept. 104-705) [24JY] Jennings Randolph Lake Management Between Maryland and West Virginia: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 104-706) [24JY] GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Bills and resolutions Federal-State relations: improve the effectiveness of financial management and audits of State and local governments receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 3184) [28MR] Reform (see H.R. 3864) [22JY] Reports filed Effectiveness of Financial Management and Audits of State and Local Governments Receiving Federal Assistance: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3184) (H. Rept. 104-607) [6JN] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Federal employees: reduce administrative costs and improve services relative to relocation allowances (see H.R. 3637) [13JN] Government: requirements for leasing of space by Federal agencies (see H.R. 2904) [26JA] Messages Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [5MR] GENEVA CONVENTION see Treaties and Agreements GENOCIDE Bills and resolutions Croatia: condemn relocation of remains of individuals to the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 171) [2MY] ------preservation of memorial located at the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 219) [25SE] International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] Poland: condemn construction of shopping center within internationally protected zone around the Auschwitz death camp (see H. Res. 398) [29MR] GENOCIDE CONVENTION see Treaties and Agreements GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Bills and resolutions National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3198) [29MR] Reports filed National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3198) (H. Rept. 104-668) [11JY] GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 139) [31JA] GEORGIA Bills and resolutions William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see H.R. 4119) [19SE] Reports filed Highway Relocation Assistance Relative to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Parks: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 104-603) [4JN] GEPHARDT, RICHARD A. (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint) [10SE] Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Brown, Ronald H.: tribute (see H. Res. 403, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 328) [3JA] China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065) [12SE] Dept. of Commerce: tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 403, 406) [16AP] [18AP] Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520) [23MY] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 2409), engrossment (see H. Res. 356) [1FE] GEREN, PETE (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by J.J. `Jake' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: designate (see H.R. 4329) [30SE] Jim Wright Post Office Building, Fort Worth, TX: designate (see H.R. 4232) [27SE] Lotteries: provide information in advertising on odds of winning (see H.R. 3010) [5MR] GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Holocaust: expand criteria by which survivors may qualify for compensation (see H. Res. 501) [31JY] International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 215) [17SE] Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469) [27JN] Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 205) [30JY] GIBBONS, SAM (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 3787) [11JY] Public welfare programs: reform (see H.R. 3612) [11JN] Taxation: replace individual and corporate income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes with a value-added tax (see H.R. 4050) [11SE] ------treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] GILCHREST, WAYNE T. (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced by Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 146) [5MR] GILLMOR, PAUL E. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced by Corporations: improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 3272) [18AP] ------require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 3273) [18AP] Solid waste: State control over disposal of solid waste imported from other nations (see H.R. 4049) [11SE] GILMAN, BENJAMIN A. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by AID: provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3870) [23JY] Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 3846) [18JY] China, People's Republic of: prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (see H.R. 3684) [20JN] Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] Dept. of Defense: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Foreign policy: U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189) [18JN] Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3107) [19MR] National Guard: authorize participation in drug interdiction efforts (see H.R. 3524) [23MY] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564) [4JN] Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (see H. Con. Res. 149) [7MR] USIA: provide computer access to multilingual text and voice recordings of VOA transcripts (see H.R. 3916) [30JY] World War II: tribute to Filipino veterans (see H. Con. Res. 191) [20JN] Conference reports Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H.R. 927) [4MR] Reports filed Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 104-468) [4MR] Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assist [[Page 3062]] ance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] Export Controls Authority: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [5JN] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 104-478) [8MR] Microenterprise Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3846) (H. Rept. 104-715) [29JY] Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17AP] GINGRICH, NEWT (a Representative from Georgia) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint) [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Congressional Family Picnic (see H. Con. Res. 198) [11JY] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Summer Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 172) [7MY] Crime: death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 4170) [25SE] GLOBAL WARMING see Ecology and Environment GLOUCESTER, MA Bills and resolutions Dept. of Commerce: convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 338) [5JA] Reports filed Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1358, Conveyance of National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory in Gloucester, MA, to Massachusetts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 104-449) [5JA] GOLD related term(s) Department of the Treasury Bills and resolutions Tariff: certain silver and gold bars (see H.R. 3615) [11JN] GONZALEZ, HENRY B. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: establish requirements relative to rent-to- own transactions (see H.R. 3003) [5MR] GOODLATTE, BOB (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------S. 1136, Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act [4JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Crime: prohibit certain uses of computers in the furtherance of crimes (see H.R. 4095) [17SE] Health care professionals: exempt from liability for negligence relative to services performed for low-income individuals (see H.R. 2938) [1FE] GOODLING, WILLIAM F. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470) [27JN] Drugs: sentencing of persons convicted of lesser drug offenses (see H.R. 3080) [13MR] Education: permit financial institutions under the Federal Family Education Loan Program to pay origination fees of borrowers (see H.R. 3863) [22JY] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: reform board appointment process (see H.R. 3049) [7MR] NLRB: resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (see H.R. 4247) [27SE] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Taxation: treatment of elected tax collectors (see H.R. 4301) [28SE] Conference reports Workforce and Career Development Act (H.R. 1617) [25JY] Reports filed Clarify Exemption of Houseparents From Minimum Wage and Maximum Hour Requirements: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2531) (H. Rept. 104-592) [23MY] Employee Commuting Flexibility Act: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 1227) (H. Rept. 104- 585) [20MY] Encourage the Donation of Food and Grocery Products to Needy Individuals: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2428) (H. Rept. 104-661) [9JY] English Language Empowerment Act: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 123) (H. Rept. 104- 723) [30JY] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Impact Aid Program Technical Corrections: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 104-560) [7MY] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3268) (H. Rept. 104-614) [10JN] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees Appointment Process: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3049) (H. Rept. 104-505) [28MR] Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Appropriations: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3876) (H. Rept. 104-783) [12SE] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (H.R. 2570) (H. Rept. 104-539) [25AP] Opening of Campus Security Crime Logs at Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 104-776) [5SE] Participation by Historically Black Graduate Professional Schools in Certain Education Grant Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 104- 504) [28MR] Permit Financial Institutions Under the Federal Family Education Loan Program To Pay Origination Fees of Borrowers: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3863) (H. Rept. 104-775) [5SE] Provide Compensatory Time for All Employees: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2391) (H. Rept. 104-670) [11JY] Workforce and Career Development Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1617) (H. Rept. 104-707) [25JY] GORDON, BART (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by L. Clure Morton Post Office and Courthouse, Cookeville, TN: designate (see H.R. 4070) [12SE] Sports: prohibit agents from influencing college athletes (see H.R. 3328) [25AP] GOSS, PORTER J. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 496) [31JY] Baker, Representative Richard H.: election to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (see H. Res. 467) [26JN] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3620) [12JN] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 375) [7MR] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3755), consideration (see H. Res. 472) [9JY] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3274) [18AP] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540), consideration (see H. Res. 445) [30MY] Foreign trade: duty rate adjustment of tomatoes from Mexico relative to import surges (see H.R. 2902) [26JA] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (see H. Res. 392) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] House Rules: procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (see H. Res. 346) [25JA] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3259), consideration (see H. Res. 437) [16MY] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3259), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 529) [24SE] International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489) [25JY] National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1675), consideration (see H. Res. 410) [23AP] Public lands: provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] Small business: reform regulatory process (H.R. 994), consideration (see H. Res. 368) [29FE] Social Security: payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (H.R. 2924), consideration (see H. Res. 355) [1FE] Terrorism: U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1561, Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 104-476) [7MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] [[Page 3063]] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 529) (H. Rept. 104-830) [24SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 994, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 104-464) [29FE] Consideration of H.R. 1675, National Wildlife Refuge System Management Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 104-533) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708) [25JY] Consideration of H.R. 2924, Payment of Social Security Benefits Relative to the Debt Limit Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 104-460) [1FE] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 104-581) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3540, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 104-601) [30MY] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Consideration of H.R. 3755, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 104-662) [9JY] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3166): concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 535) [25SE] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3166) (H. Rept. 104-680) [16JY] GOVERNMENT AGENCIES see Executive Departments; Federal Employees GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS see Contracts GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES see Federal Employees GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS see Public Documents GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 4284) [28SE] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 389) [22MR] Agriculture: regulation of slaughterhouses (see H.R. 3424) [9MY] Air pollution: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518) [23MY] ------regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 3818) [16JY] ------regulatory requirements relative to upwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4339) [3OC] Alcoholic beverages: establish advertising requirements (see H.R. 3473) [16MY] ------prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 3644) [13JN] ------require health warnings on advertisements (see H.R. 3474) [16MY] Armed Forces: allow personal injury actions against military health care professionals (see H.R. 4221) [26SE] Aviation: prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618) [12JN] ------require installation of certain explosive detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] ------require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] ------requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923) [31JY] Business and industry: authorize judicial review of agency certifications of the economic impact of regulations on small entities (see H.R. 3048) [7MR] ------ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 3277) [18AP] ------require reasonable notice of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3307) [24AP] CERCLA: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Chemicals: regulatory requirements relative to child safety (see H.R. 4234) [27SE] Clean Air Act: provide regulatory relief and preserve jobs (see H.R. 3446) [10MY] Commodity Exchange Act: regulatory requirements relative to the purchase or sale of commodities from markets located abroad (see H.R. 3891) [24JY] Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] Congress: require approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 2990) [28FE] Construction industries: use of inspectors that meet standards established by the Dept. of Labor (see H.R. 3216) [29MR] Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 3095) [14MR] Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470) [27JN] Custom Service: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to U.S. emission standards (see H.R. 3961) [2AU] Dept. of Defense: repeal certain limitations on the operation of depots (see H.R. 2852) [5JA] Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for maintenance and revision of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3404, 3406) [7MY] ------occupancy standards relative to purchasers of single family residential properties (see H.R. 4141) [24SE] Dept. of Labor: issuance of guidelines relative to ERISA and insurance company general accounts (see H.R. 3114) [19MR] Dept. of Transportation: regulations relative to transportation of intermodal containers (see H.R. 4040) [10SE] Ecology and environment: development and use of new environmental monitoring technology (see H.R. 3906) [25JY] Elections: establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 4327) [28SE] Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4297) [28SE] Employment: disregard additional payments for calculation of overtime compensation (see H.R. 3087) [14MR] ------provide an exemption of overtime compensation for employees of contractors of the Federal Government (see H.R. 3094) [14MR] ------use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 4266) [27SE] Executive departments: enable agencies to design personnel systems relative to their mission (see H.R. 3483) [16MY] FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626) [12JN] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 4019) [4SE] Family and Medical Leave Act: employer requirements (see H.R. 3296) [23AP] ------expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] ------review procedures for funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3288) [23AP] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health and pension plans (see H.R. 3528) [23MY] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Federal paperwork burden: reduce (H.R. 2715), consideration (see H. Res. 409) [23AP] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (see H.R. 3639) [13JN] Federal-State relations: prevent Federal interference relative to constitutional authority (see H.R. 3411) [8MY] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Kentucky (see H.R. 2869) [23JA] ------extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 4177) [25SE] Financial institutions: capitalize deposit insurance funds and provide regulatory relief for insured depository institutions and holding companies (see H.R. 3567) [4JN] ------guarantee deposits and certain liabilities and protect against deposit insurance losses (see H.R. 4318) [28SE] ------reduce paperwork and regulatory burdens (see H.R. 4079) [16SE] ------require performance data reporting to verify availability of credit on a nondiscriminatory basis (see H.R. 3826) [16JY] Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 4208) [26SE] ------prohibit possession for persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 3455) [14MY] ------prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3017) [5MR] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] ------require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] Food stamps: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 3697) [20JN] ------forbid recipients to resell or barter with acquired food (see H.R. 4027) [5SE] Foreign trade: provide for the liquidation of certain frozen concentrated orange juice entries (see H.R. 3705) [24JN] Government: prohibit bundling of contract requirements in procurement (see H.R. 3934) [31JY] ------reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 193) [27JN] ------term limits on regulatory agency members (see H.R. 3423) [9MY] Hazardous substances: exempt transportation by certain vehicles from Government regulations (see H.R. 3153) [22MR] ------regulation of not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials (see H.R. 3799) [12JY] ------transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Health: application of antitrust laws to health care providers' networks (see H.R. 2925, 3770) [1FE] [10JY] ------denial of nurse aide training programs relative to quality or operation (see H.R. 3233) [15AP] [[Page 3064]] ------regulation of pharmacists (see H.R. 3260) [17AP] ------requirements relative to managed care plans (see H.R. 3751) [27JN] Housing: authorize, revise, and extend certain Federal programs (see H.R. 3743) [27JN] ------deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406), consideration (see H. Res. 426) [7MY] ------enforcement of regulatory requirements for single-and multifamily housing (see H.R. 3741) [27JN] ------regulation of residential care facilities (see H.R. 2927) [1FE] Immigration: reassess Canadian boater landing permit requirements (see H.R. 4165) [25SE] Information services: provide safeguards for confidentiality of statistical information (see H.R. 3924) [31JY] Interstate commerce: entitle certain armored car crew members to lawfully carry a weapon (see H.R. 3431) [9MY] Investments: regulation and management of financial markets (see H.R. 3005) [5MR] Lobbyists: prohibit use of funds by Federal agencies to lobby for or against any legislative proposal (see H.R. 3078) [13MR] Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 4136) [24SE] Lotteries: provide information in advertising on odds of winning (see H.R. 3010) [5MR] Maine: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824) [16JY] Metric system: conversion requirements (see H.R. 4233) [27SE] Motor vehicles: establish national requirements for the titling and registration of salvage of certain rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 2900) [25JA] ------improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] ------remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3480, 3492) [16MY] Native Americans: repeal Indian trading laws (see H.R. 3215) [29MR] Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4093, 4287) [17SE] [28SE] NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3159) [26MR] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3159), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 221) [26SE] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 3234) [15AP] ------establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 4178) [25SE] Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), consideration (see H. Res. 419) [30AP] OMB: establish electronic data reporting standards (see H.R. 3869) [23JY] Petroleum: regulation of above-ground storage tanks (see H.R. 3283) [22AP] Pharmaceuticals: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Postal Service: require envelopes and warning labels for mail depicting violent or sexually-explicit acts (see H.R. 3097) [14MR] ------treatment of deceptive or misleading mail (see H.R. 3884) [24JY] Public lands: right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] Public opinion polls: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 4267) [27SE] Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 2929, 3782, 3790) [1FE] [11JY] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Roads and highways: increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see H.R. 3549) [29MY] Safety: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (see H.R. 3173) [27MR] SEC: funding for reduction of fees (see H.R. 2972) [27FE] Shipping industry: allow transportation of cargo on foreign ships manned by U.S. crews (see H.R. 4006) [2AU] ------establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] Small business: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 3607, 4033) [10JN] [5SE] ------reform regulatory process (see H.R. 3798) [11JY] ------reform regulatory process (H.R. 994), consideration (see H. Res. 368) [29FE] Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] ------self-referral requirements relative to hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (see H.R. 4100) [17SE] Sports: use of instant replay for officiating in professional sporting events (see H.R. 3096) [14MR] States: eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] Taxation: application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 4090) [17SE] ------require income tax instructions provide explanation of laws relative to a balanced budget (see H.R. 2884) [25JA] Television: regulation of network signals on satellite carriers (see H.R. 3192) [28MR] Tobacco products: limit access to minors (see H.R. 3954, 4245) [2AU] [27SE] Transportation: requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see H.R. 3356) [30AP] Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3556) [30MY] Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 3054) [7MR] Water: labeling requirements for bottled drinking water (see H.R. 3944) [1AU] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation, and enhancement through establishment of a mitigation banking program (see H.R. 3692) [20JN] Conference reports National Securities Markets Improvement Act (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Messages Family Friendly Workplace Act: President Clinton [27SE] Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Veto of H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial-Birth Abortions: President Clinton [15AP] Motions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), Senate amendments [27MR] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), veto [19SE] Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] Reports filed Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Care Providers' Networks: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2925) (H. Rept. 104- 646) [27JN] Clarify Exemption of Houseparents From Minimum Wage and Maximum Hour Requirements: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2531) (H. Rept. 104-592) [23MY] Clarify Rules Governing Court Venues: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 677) (H. Rept. 104-800) [17SE] Clarify Rules Governing Removal of Cases to Federal Court: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 533) (H. Rept. 104-799) [17SE] Consideration of H.R. 994, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 104-464) [29FE] Consideration of H.R. 2149, Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 2715, Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 104-532) [23AP] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial- Birth Abortions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 104-492) [22MR] Dept. of Transportation Regulations Relative to Transportation of Intermodal Containers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4040) (H. Rept. 104-794) [17SE] Entitle Certain Armored Car Crew Members To Lawfully Carry a Weapon: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3431) (H. Rept. 104-623) [17JN] Exempt Transportation of Hazardous Substances by Certain Vehicles From Government Regulations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 104-791) [17SE] Export Controls Authority: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [5JN] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 104-508) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Kentucky: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 104-507) [28MR] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 104-512) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 104-510) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Ohio: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2816) (H. Rept. 104-511) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2695) (H. Rept. 104-509) [28MR] Financial Institutions Regulatory Process and Paperwork Requirements Reform: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1858) (H. Rept. 104-103) [18JN] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 104-454) [30JA] Metric System Conversion Requirements: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 104-639) [26JN] National Securities Markets Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 104-682) [17JY] Opening of Campus Security Crime Logs at Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 104-776) [5SE] Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2715) (H. Rept. 104-520) [16AP] [[Page 3065]] Reasonable Notice to Businesses of Changes Made to Regulations Imposed by Federal Agencies: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3307) (H. Rept. 104-859) [28SE] Regulation and Management of Financial Markets: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-622) [17JN] Repeal Indian Trading Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] SEC Appropriations and Reduction of Fees: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2972) (H. Rept. 104-479) [12MR] U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [25AP] GOVERNMENT--U.S. Appointments Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations [15AP] Conferees: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] ------H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] [23AP] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions AID: provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3870) [23JY] Appropriations: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs to streamline Government operations (see H.R. 3064) [12MR] ------establish automatic continuing appropriations (see H.R. 2965, 4094) [13FE] [17SE] ------making continuing (see H.R. 2880, 3019; H.J. Res. 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 155, 157, 163, 165, 170, 175) [3JA] [23JA] [25JA] [5MR] [13MR] [20MR] [29MR] [23AP] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 329) [3JA] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 165), consideration (see H. Res. 386) [20MR] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 175), consideration (see H. Res. 411) [23AP] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019), consideration (see H. Res. 372) [6MR] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 415) [25AP] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] ------making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] ------public disclosure of funding used to conduct field examinations of appropriation estimates (see H.R. 4293) [28SE] ------reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 193) [27JN] Arizona: acquisition by eminent domain of certain State trust lands (see H.R. 3929) [31JY] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see H.R. 2903, 3734, 3829) [26JA] [27JN] [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (see H. Res. 333) [4JA] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform process (see H.R. 4285) [28SE] ------require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 3379) [1MY] ------require use of generational accounting information on Presidential and CBO budget submissions (see H.R. 3076) [13MR] ------sequestration of all budgetary accounts except Social Security, Federal retirement, and interest on the debt (see H.R. 3414) [8MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 66), consideration (see H. Res. 424) [2MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (see H. Con. Res. 174, 178) [9MY] [14MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration (see H. Res. 435) [15MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 450) [10JN] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 328) [3JA] Business and industry: authorize judicial review of agency certifications of the economic impact of regulations on small entities (see H.R. 3048) [7MR] ------ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 3277) [18AP] ------prohibit bundling of contract requirements in procurement (see H.R. 3934) [31JY] ------reduce Federal subsidies and strengthen tax treatment of individuals who renounce their citizenship (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Buy American Act: compliance relative to use of articles, materials, and supplies abroad (see H.R. 4265) [27SE] Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] Children and youth: proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (see H. Res. 434) [14MY] Civil rights: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] Colleges and universities: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 4207) [26SE] Committee on Information (Joint): establish (see H.R. 4280) [28SE] Congress: restore integrity, goodwill, honesty, and trust (see H.R. 3792) [11JY] Constitutional amendments: limit judicial authority (see H.J. Res. 167) [21MR] Contracts: limit Federal agency payments to contractors for the compensation of any individual (see H.R. 3513) [22MY] ------minimize unfair competition between Federal Prison Industries and private firms (see H.R. 3745) [27JN] ------requirements for leasing of space by Federal agencies (see H.R. 2904) [26JA] ------treatment of Federal contracts relative to Government shutdowns (see H.R. 2963) [6FE] Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 4211) [26SE] Courts: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana (see H.R. 3046) [7MR] ------authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 2977, 4194) [27FE] [26SE] ------determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (see H.R. 4224) [26SE] ------improve operation and administration of Federal courts (see H.R. 3968) [2AU] ------protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] ------residency requirement quotas for judges in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (see H.R. 3045) [7MR] Credit: improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] Crime: applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (see H.R. 3166) [27MR] ------applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (H.R. 3166), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 535) [25SE] ------establish programs to investigate, report, and prevent bias crimes (see H.R. 3825) [16JY] ------treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3206) [29MR] Dams: delegation of dam safety authority to State governments (see H.R. 3641) [13JN] Dept. of Defense: funding reductions (see H.R. 3202) [29MR] ------procurement of aircraft landing gear manufactured and assembled in the U.S. (see H.R. 3171) [27MR] Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] District of Columbia: make technical corrections to improve operations of local government (see H.R. 3664) [18JN] ------making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 153, 154) [3JA] ------treatment of pension funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] Ecology and environment: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 4218) [26SE] Education: develop elementary and secondary school curriculum standards (see H.R. 3257) [16AP] ------provide interest subsidies for construction and renovation of schools (see H.R. 4309) [28SE] Elections: establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 4327) [28SE] Electoral College: constitutional amendment to abolish (see H.J. Res. 180) [12JN] Employment: provide adjustment assistance to workers displaced because of any Federal program, project, or activity (see H.R. 4292) [28SE] ------provide training assistance to individuals employed in an economically depressed industry and area (see H.R. 3403) [7MY] Executive departments: enable agencies to design personnel systems relative to their mission (see H.R. 3483) [16MY] Executive Office of the President: applicability of certain laws (see H.R. 3452) [14MY] ------civil remedies for the request or receipt of protected records for nonroutine use (see H.R. 3687) [20JN] ------establish Office of the Inspector General (see H.R. 3872) [23JY] Families and domestic relations: payment of settlements to individuals relative to child support and alimony obligations (see H.R. 3895) [25JY] Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 3900) [25JY] Federal aid programs: elimination of certain Federal programs and subsidies (see H.R. 2934) [1FE] Federal employees: amend civil service laws (see H.R. 3841) [17JY] ------appeals process relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3205) [29MR] ------continuance of work during Government shutdown (S. 1508), return to Senate (see H. Res. 331) [4JA] ------establish demonstration project to assess feasibility of temporary placement of displaced workers in other Federal or private employment (see H.R. 3649) [13JN] ------prohibit use of credit cards (see H.R. 2968) [23FE] ------provide interest-free loans to furloughed employees (see H.R. 2842) [4JA] ------provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3532) [23MY] ------reduce administrative costs and improve services relative to relocation allowances (see H.R. 3637) [13JN] ------relief of certain former spouses (see H.R. 3428) [9MY] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] ------selection of certain physicians to provide medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3204) [29MR] [[Page 3066]] ------treatment of deferred annuities during time between separation from Government service and when payments commence (see H.R. 2978) [27FE] ------treatment of medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3203) [29MR] ------treatment of survivor annuities for children relative to marriage (see H.R. 2858) [5JA] Federal-State relations: prevent Federal interference relative to constitutional authority (see H.R. 3411) [8MY] Federal-state relations: transfer certain surplus property to State and local governments (see H.R. 3731) [27JN] Financial institutions: prohibit removal of certain members of the National Credit Union Administration Board and the Board of Directors of the FDIC (see H.R. 3976) [2AU] Foreign policy: provide remedy for inadequate trade benefits to the U.S. and restrictions on free emigration from other countries (see H.R. 4289) [28SE] Freedom of Information Act: provide public access to information in an electronic format (see H.R. 3802, 3885) [12JY] [24JY] GAO: reform (see H.R. 3864) [22JY] George Bush School of Government and Public Service: funding (see H.R. 3803) [12JY] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 2715), consideration (see H. Res. 409) [23AP] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3607, 4033) [10JN] [5SE] ------require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 2990) [28FE] ------require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3307) [24AP] ------term limits on regulatory agency members (see H.R. 3423) [9MY] Health: improve efforts to combat fraud and abuse in health care programs (see H.R. 3224) [29MR] ------matching payments to determine cancer incidence among residents of Toms River, NJ (see H.R. 3148) [21MR] Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3964) [2AU] House of Representatives: prohibit recess or adjournment during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H. Res. 332) [4JA] House Rules: provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] ------question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354) [31JA] ------reduce number of programs covered by appropriation bills (see H. Res. 476) [11JY] Housing: authorize, revise, and extend certain Federal programs (see H.R. 3743) [27JN] Immigration: waiver of exclusion for certain aliens (see H.R. 3928) [31JY] Income: relief for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and employees of Federal contractors for expenses incurred during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2857) [5JA] Independent counsel: reform statute (see H.R. 3239) [15AP] Information services: provide safeguards for confidentiality of statistical information (see H.R. 3924) [31JY] Irrigation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3350) [30AP] Land use: treatment of Federal and non-Federal reclamation projects (see H.R. 3041) [7MR] Legislative branch of the Government: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] Lobbyists: reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 4136) [24SE] Maine: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824) [16JY] Management: establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 4061, 4319) [11SE] [28SE] National objectives: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 206) [1AU] Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 2997) [29FE] ------funding for housing programs relative to tribal self- governance (see H.R. 3219) [29MR] ------repeal Indian trading laws (see H.R. 3215) [29MR] Office of Government Ethics: extend authorization (see H.R. 3235) [15AP] OMB: establish electronic data reporting standards (see H.R. 3869) [23JY] OPM: delay privatization of the Office of Federal Investigation (see H.R. 3189) [28MR] Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation (see H.R. 3460) [15MY] Permanent Performance Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 3982) [2AU] Power resources: privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administration and certain TVA facilities (see H.R. 3878) [23JY] President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 180) [12JN] Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2862, 2896, 2897, 2920, 3136; H. Res. 360) [22JA] [25JA] [31JA] [1FE] [21MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 2409), engrossment (see H. Res. 356) [1FE] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (see H.R. 3021) [6MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (H.R. 3021), consideration (see H. Res. 371) [6MR] ------provide that individuals entitled to payments from the Government may designate those payments for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3998) [2AU] Public housing: Federal commitment to eliminate crime (see H.R. 3150) [21MR] Public lands: provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] ------right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] Public welfare programs: reform unemployment benefit system (see H.R. 3738) [27JN] Real estate: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 3752) [27JN] Rental housing: prohibit Federal assistance to owners whose tenants are family members (see H.R. 3963) [2AU] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Small business: reform regulatory process (see H.R. 3798) [11JY] ------reform regulatory process (H.R. 994), consideration (see H. Res. 368) [29FE] Social Security: payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (see H.R. 2924) [1FE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (H.R. 2924), consideration (see H. Res. 355) [1FE] ------prohibit certain misuses of account numbers (see H.R. 3598) [6JN] Sports: convene national summit to promote good citizenship (see H. Con. Res. 199) [24JY] States: assist Attorney General in deportation of illegal aliens (see H.R. 3062) [12MR] ------clarify rights to set base period used to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3786) [11JY] ------eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] ------provide Federal grants for drug testing projects (see H.R. 3778) [10JY] Swain County, NC: settlement of claims against the Federal Government (see H.R. 4112) [18SE] Taxation: allow individuals to designate a portion of their income tax refunds to the Government for certain purposes (see H.R. 3218) [29MR] ------repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 3039) [6MR] ------repeal the withholding of income taxes and require individuals to pay estimated taxes on a monthly basis (see H.R. 3343) [25AP] ------require use of dynamic economic modeling in the preparation of estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H. Con. Res. 170) [2MY] Voyageurs National Park Intergovernmental Council: establish (see H.R. 3298, 3880) [23AP] [23JY] Conference reports Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) [25SE] Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 3019) [25AP] [30AP] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [7JN] Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Workforce and Career Development Act (H.R. 1617) [25JY] Messages Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 1997: President Clinton [6FE] Plan To Achieve a Balanced Budget No Later Than 2002 as Certified by the CBO: President Clinton [9JA] Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [14MY] [24JN] Motions Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 165) [21MR] ------making continuing (H.R. 2880) [25JA] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019) [7MR] [21MR] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019), conference report [25AP] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [30MY] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 328) [3JA] Employees: allow members of employee associations to represent their views before the Government (H.R. 782) [1AU] National objectives: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Administrative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-841) [25SE] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-597) [29MY] Applicability of Certain Laws Relative to the Executive Office of the President: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3452) (H. Rept. 104-820) [24SE] Civil Service Law Amendments: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3841) (H. Rept. 104-831) [24SE] [[Page 3067]] Codify Certain Transportation Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2297) (H. Rept. 104-573) [14MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 104-615) [10JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3019, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 415) (H. Rept. 104-538) [25AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 104-577) [15MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 165, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 386) (H. Rept. 104-489) [20MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 175, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 104-534) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 994, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 104-464) [29FE] Consideration of H.R. 2715, Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 104-532) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 2924, Payment of Social Security Benefits Relative to the Debt Limit Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 104-460) [1FE] Consideration of H.R. 3019, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 104-474) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3021, Debt Limit Enforcement and Obligated Trust Fund Protection: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 104-473) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3019) (H. Rept. 104-537) [25AP] Disclosure of Information on Certain Individuals Relative to Nazi War Crimes During World War II: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 104-819) [24SE] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Federal Court Operations and Administration Improvements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3968) (H. Rept. 104- 798) [17SE] Federal Financial Management Laws: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-745) [2AU] Federal Government Management--Examining Government Performance as We Near the Next Century (H. Rept. 104-861) [28SE] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 104-478) [8MR] Foreign Trade Export Controls: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 104-605) [27JN] Government Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3166) (H. Rept. 104-680) [16JY] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] Office of Government Ethics Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 104-595) [29MY] Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2715) (H. Rept. 104-520) [16AP] Patent and Trademark Office Conversion to Government Corporation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 104- 784) [12SE] Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3752) (H. Rept. 104-835) [24SE] Public Access to Information in an Electronic Format: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 104-795) [17SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Reasonable Notice to Businesses of Changes Made to Regulations Imposed by Federal Agencies: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3307) (H. Rept. 104-859) [28SE] Release of Reversionary Interest in Certain Iosco, MI, Lands Held by the Federal Government: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2670) (H. Rept. 104-644) [27JN] Repeal Indian Trading Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] Safeguard Taxpayer Rights: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2337) (H. Rept. 104-506) [28MR] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-575) [14MY] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-594) [23MY] Transfer Jurisdiction Over Certain Federal Real Property in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2636) (H. Rept. 104-368) [26JY] Workforce and Career Development Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1617) (H. Rept. 104-707) [25JY] GRAHAM, LINDSEY (a Representative from South Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by Employment: provide an exemption of overtime compensation for employees of contractors of the Federal Government (see H.R. 3094) [14MR] Goals 2000--Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105) [18SE] Walhalla National Fish Hatchery: convey to South Carolina (see H.R. 3546) [29MY] White Wing (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3371) [30AP] GREAT BRITAIN see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland GREECE Bills and resolutions World War II: tribute to people of Crete for heroic endeavor and sacrifice (see H. Res. 441) [23MY] GREELEY, CO Bills and resolutions Water Supply and Storage Co.: exchange of certain lands (see H.R. 3541) [29MY] GREEN, GENE (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by POW: provide medical care and disability benefits to civilians forcibly detained by an enemy government or hostile force under wartime conditions (see H.R. 3084) [14MR] GREEN BAY PACKERS (football team) Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Res. 335) [5JA] GREENE, ENID (a Representative from Utah) Bills and resolutions introduced by California: management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 1296), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 536) [25SE] Courts: prevent retaliation and tampering of witnesses and jury members (H.R. 3120), consideration (see H. Res. 422) [2MY] ------provide witnesses with access to legal counsel during grand jury testimony (see H.R. 4193) [26SE] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration (see H. Res. 460) [25JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 522) [17SE] Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 2391), consideration (see H. Res. 488) [24JY] Medicare: coverage of certain antibiotics parenterally administered at home (see H.R. 3262, 4248) [17AP] [27SE] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Tobacco products: consideration of addiction to nicotine as a disability (see H. Con. Res. 223) [26SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1296, Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [25SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 104-803) [17SE] Consideration of H.R. 2391, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 488) (H. Rept. 104-704) [24JY] Consideration of H.R. 3120, Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 104-553) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 460) (H. Rept. 104-633) [25JN] GREENWOOD, JAMES C. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced by Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 4277) [28SE] Medicare: ultrasound equipment transportation costs (see H.R. 3555) [30MY] Social Security Administration: provide for disclosure of Social Security account numbers relative to judgments, decrees, or court issued orders (see H.R. 3110) [19MR] GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT see Economy GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT see Economy GROTON, MA Bills and resolutions Augusta (Gusty) Hornblower U.S. Post Office: designate (see H.R. 3768) [10JY] GUAM Bills and resolutions Public lands: acquire excess real property and release lands from a condition on disposal (see H.R. 3501) [21MY] Reports filed Restitution to Guam for Atrocities Committed During Japanese Occupation in World War II: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2041) (H. Rept. 104-867) [21OC] [[Page 3068]] GUNDERSON, STEVE (a Representative from Wisconsin) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: assure payment for milk and livestock delivered to milk processors, livestock dealers, or market agencies (see H.R. 3762) [9JY] Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 4249) [27SE] Dept. of Agriculture: consolidate and improve all inspection activities relative to livestock and poultry carcasses, seafood, meat products, poultry products, and seafood products (see H.R. 4302) [28SE] Medicaid: permit States to cover community-based attendant services (see H.R. 4250) [27SE] Medicare: improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 3753) [27JN] Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (see H.R. 2939) [1FE] Motions offered by Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396) [12JY] GUNNISON COUNTY, CO Reports filed Gunnison County, CO, Land Conveyance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2438) (H. Rept. 104-766) [4SE] GUNS see Firearms; Weapons GUSTAVUS, AK Reports filed Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2561) (H. Rept. 104-840) [25SE] GUTIERREZ, LUIS V. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: reduce Federal subsidies and strengthen tax treatment of individuals who renounce their citizenship (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Contracts: require wages paid under a Federal contract be above local poverty line (see H.R. 3463) [15MY] Crime: prohibit certain false statements, soliciting, or receipt of compensation relative to adoptions (see H.R. 3983) [2AU] Public welfare programs: treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Puerto Rico: application of coastwise trade laws relative to travel to or from Puerto Rico (see H.R. 3020) [6MR] GUTKNECHT, GIL (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced by Native Americans: revoke the Prairie Island Indian Community charter of incorporation (see H.R. 3068) [12MR] States: establish registration, tracking, and community notification procedures relative to convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 196) [10JY] HALL, RALPH M. (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149) [24SE] HALL, TONY P. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] HAMILTON, LEE H. (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [7MY] Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 3818) [16JY] Foreign policy: establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689) [20JN] HANCOCK, MEL (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Mark Twain National Forest, MO: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 3464) [15MY] HANDICAPPED see Disabled HANSEN, JAMES V. (a Representative from Utah) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: reauthorize (see H.R. 3031) [6MR] Monuments and memorials: limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments (see H.R. 4118) [19SE] National Park Foundation: reform (see H.R. 3819) [16JY] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act: amend (see H.R. 3660) [17JN] Tobacco products: restrict advertising and promotion (see H.R. 3821) [16JY] Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3556) [30MY] Utah: land acquisition in Sterling Forest Reserve relative to winter Olympic games (see H.R. 3907) [26JY] Motions offered by California: management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 4236) [28SE] HARBORS Appointments Conferees: S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] Bills and resolutions Beaches: authorizing expenditures from the harbor maintenance trust fund for certain beach erosion projects (see H.R. 3304) [23AP] Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] Deepwater Port Act: amend (see H.R. 2940) [1FE] Queens County, NY: declare certain areas as nonnavigable waters (see H.R. 2987) [28FE] Ships and vessels: removal of abandoned vessels (see H.R. 4010) [2AU] Conference reports Water Resources Development Act (S. 640) [25SE] Motions Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Reports filed Deepwater Port Act Amendments: Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2940) (H. Rept. 104-692) [18JY] Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 640) (H. Rept. 104-843) [25SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] HARMAN, JANE (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: expand authority to donate unusable food (see H.R. 3312) [24AP] States: reimburse for costs of educating certain illegal alien students (see H.R. 4303) [28SE] Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] HAROLD HUGHES COMMISSION ON ALCOHOLISM Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3600) [6JN] HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions Native Americans: enhance administrative authority of president (see H.R. 4098) [17SE] HASTERT, J. DENNIS (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Parker, Representative: election to the Committee on Appropriations (House) (see H. Res. 382) [14MR] Conference reports Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Reports filed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] HASTINGS, ALCEE L. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [7MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 3353) [30AP] Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (see H.R. 4199) [26SE] Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3352) [30AP] HASTINGS, DOC (a Representative from Washington) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Bureau of Reclamation: settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (see H.R. 3777) [10JY] Dept. of Agriculture: provide diagnostic and certification services to reduce diseases associated with salmonid family of fish (see H.R. 2908) [31JA] Dept. of Defense: exempt from metric system requirements relative to nuclear facilities (see H.R. 3164) [26MR] Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] ------treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (see H.R. 3581) [5JN] HAWAII Bills and resolutions Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Foreign trade: duty-free treatment of certain materials used in the Gemini Telescope Project (see H.R. 3516, 3951) [22MY] [2AU] Haleakala National Park: funding for additions (see H.R. 2948) [1FE] Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: amend (see H.J. Res. 192) [16SE] Native Americans: repatriation of certain remains (see H.R. 4084) [17SE] Reports filed Impact Aid Program Technical Corrections: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 104-560) [7MY] Oahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex Acquisition of Certain Interests in the Waihee Marsh and Waihee Stream: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1772) (H. Rept. 104-528) [22AP] HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.J. Res. 192) [16SE] HAWAIIANS see Native Americans HAYES, JAMES A. (a Representative from Louisiana) Bills and resolutions introduced by Courts: constitutional amendment to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 6 years (see H.J. Res. 160) [16FE] Deepwater Port Act: amend (see H.R. 2940) [1FE] [[Page 3069]] Public welfare programs: reform (see H.R. 2915) [31JA] HAYWORTH, J.D. (a Representative from Arizona) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Apache National Forest: conveyance of land to the Alpine Elementary School District (see H.R. 3547) [29MY] BIA: reorganization (see H.R. 3354) [30AP] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 3069) [12MR] Congress: constitutional duties (see H. Res. 431) [10MY] Native Americans: repeal Indian trading laws (see H.R. 3215) [29MR] Conference reports Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management (H.R. 1296) [24SE] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION ACT Bills and resolutions Hazardous substances: regulation of not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials (see H.R. 3799) [12JY] HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES related term(s) Radioactive Substances Bills and resolutions Bergen County, NJ: recovery of costs associated with the cleanup of the Stepan Property Superfund Site (see H.R. 3319) [24AP] CERCLA: eligibility for Federal assistance relative to development of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3746) [27JN] ------establish loan program for cleanup of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3214) [29MR] ------treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Chemical weapons: alternatives to demilitarization of munitions under the baseline incinerator program (see H.R. 3767) [10JY] Chemicals: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 3849) [18JY] Dept. of Energy: suspend reprocessing activities for spent nuclear fuel and radioactive target materials (see H. Con. Res. 197) [10JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve benefits for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 4173) [25SE] ------priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (see H.R. 3643) [13JN] Ecology and environment: improve accountability and safety of hazardous waste facilities (see H.R. 4009, 4272) [2AU] [27SE] ------protect residents and localities from irresponsibly sited waste facilities (see H.R. 3780) [10JY] Government regulations: exempt transportation by certain vehicles (see H.R. 3153) [22MR] ------transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Mexico: safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 4131) [23SE] Pesticides: reform antimicrobial pesticide registration (see H.R. 3338) [25AP] Petroleum: regulation of above-ground storage tanks (see H.R. 3283) [22AP] Radioactive substances: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 3394) [7MY] Railroads: improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3578) [5JN] Safety: regulation of not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials (see H.R. 3799) [12JY] Shipping industry: establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686) [20JN] Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 2846, 4200) [4JA] [26SE] ------treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (see H.R. 3747) [27JN] Trucking industry: limit the applicability of hazardous material transportation registration and fee requirements relative to the transport of crude oil and condensate (see H.R. 3188) [28MR] Water: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 3948) [1AU] Reports filed Exempt Transportation of Hazardous Substances by Certain Vehicles From Government Regulations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 104-791) [17SE] Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648) [27JN] Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act Amendments: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1663) (H. Rept. 104-540) [25AP] HEALTH related term(s) Diseases; Public Health Service Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 4284) [28SE] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 389) [22MR] Agriculture: regulation of slaughterhouses (see H.R. 3424) [9MY] Alcoholic beverages: establish a comprehensive program relative to alcohol and alcoholic abuse (see H.R. 3479) [16MY] ------establish advertising requirements (see H.R. 3473) [16MY] ------require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 3475) [16MY] ------require health warnings on advertisements (see H.R. 3474) [16MY] Antitrust policy: application of antitrust laws to health care providers' networks (see H.R. 2925, 3770) [1FE] [10JY] Armed Forces: allow personal injury actions against military health care professionals (see H.R. 4221) [26SE] ------discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test (see H.R. 2959, 3926, 4344) [1FE] [31JY] [4OC] ------permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program (see H.R. 3012) [5MR] Biological weapons: control the domestic transfer of infectious agents that potentially pose a serious health threat (see H.R. 3033, 3051) [6MR] [7MR] Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare: establish (see H.R. 3881) [23JY] Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] Census: collection of information relative to individuals who provide care for family members who are unable to care for themselves (see H.R. 4146) [24SE] Chemicals: regulatory requirements relative to child safety (see H.R. 4234) [27SE] Children and youth: require health plans to provide coverage (see H.R. 4110, 4300) [18SE] [28SE] Civil liberties: protection of patients' rights relative to medical care (see H. Con. Res. 214) [12SE] ------provide information and protect patients' rights relative to medical care (see H.R. 4315) [28SE] Colleges and universities: provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 3476) [16MY] Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] Courts: liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 3468) [16MY] Crime: improve efforts to combat fraud and abuse in health care programs (see H.R. 3224) [29MR] ------prevention of fraud relative to provision of or receipt of payment for health care services (see H.R. 2866) [23JA] Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149) [24SE] Dept. of Agriculture: consolidate and improve all inspection activities relative to livestock and poultry carcasses, seafood, meat products, poultry products, and seafood products (see H.R. 4302) [28SE] Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3368, 3699) [30AP] [20JN] ------withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Dept. of HHS: application for waiver of certain AFDC and Medicaid demonstration projects (see H.R. 3696) [20JN] ------prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3059) [8MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assessment of research and health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3711) [25JN] ------authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3376) [1MY] ------authorize VA medical centers to retain funds collected for health services provision (see H.R. 2913) [31JA] ------develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 3346) [25AP] ------develop sharing agreements relative to health care resources (see H.R. 3321, 3561) [25AP] [30MY] ------expand services at veterans medical centers (see H.R. 3117) [20MR] ------extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927) [31JY] ------improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713, 3972) [25JN] [2AU] ------improve research activities for women veterans (see H.R. 3712) [25JN] ------making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 336) [5JA] ------making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (see H. Con. Res. 131) [5JA] ------priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (see H.R. 3643) [13JN] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3867) [23JY] Disabled: improve rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 4230) [27SE] Diseases: administration of drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3149) [21MR] ------efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] ------establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293) [23AP] ------issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401) [7MY] ------matching payments to determine cancer incidence among residents of Toms River, NJ (see H.R. 3148) [21MR] ------pediatric and adolescent AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 184) [12JN] ------research on the human papilloma virus relative to cervical cancer (see H. Con. Res. 156) [27MR] ------research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis disease (see H.R. 3715) [25JN] [[Page 3070]] ------research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 3514) [22MY] Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Administration: establish (see H.R. 3847) [18JY] Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 4277) [28SE] ------review use of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 3065) [12MR] Education: establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 4069) [12SE] Employment: provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3212) [29MR] ------treatment of temporary and part-time workers (see H.R. 3682) [19JN] ERISA: amend rules governing litigation relative to retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4237) [27SE] ------extend continuation of coverage of certain retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4162) [24SE] FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626) [12JN] Families and domestic relations: support of individuals affected by breast cancer (see H. Con. Res. 177) [10MY] FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] ------facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (see H.R. 3201) [29MR] ------require full documentation of breast implant information (see H. Res. 449, 527) [6JN] [19SE] ------review procedures for funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3288) [23AP] Federal employees: appeals process relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3205) [29MR] ------selection of certain physicians to provide medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3204) [29MR] ------treatment of medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3203) [29MR] Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program: coverage of certain judicial officials (see H.R. 3295) [23AP] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3292) [23AP] Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: certification of drugs containing insulin and antibiotics (see H.R. 3672) [18JN] Firearms: apply revenue from firearms sales tax and dealer licensing fees to gunshot victims health care fund (see H.R. 2865) [23JA] First aid: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 3022) [6MR] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] Genetics: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3477, 3482) [16MY] Government regulations: requirements relative to managed care plans (see H.R. 3751) [27JN] Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 3600) [6JN] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] Health care facilities: denial of nurse aide training programs relative to quality or operation (see H.R. 3233) [15AP] ------improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 3587, 3904) [5JN] [25JY] ------waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 4244) [27SE] Health care professionals: exempt from liability for negligence relative to services performed for low-income individuals (see H.R. 2938) [1FE] ------facilitate the dissemination to physicians of scientific information on drug therapies and medical devices (see H.R. 2932) [1FE] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 3390) [2MY] ------regulation of residential care facilities (see H.R. 2927) [1FE] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 3378) [1MY] ------extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (H.R. 3378), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 544) [27SE] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorization (see H.R. 3268) [18AP] Insurance: establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 3030) [6MR] ------establish consumer protection standards for the purchase of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] ------permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 3582, 3958) [5JN] [2AU] ------prohibit certain clauses and programs in health care insurance and employment contracts (see H.R. 3222) [29MR] ------prohibit certain clauses in health plans that indemnify the insurer against liability (see H.R. 3695) [20JN] ------prohibit denial of health coverage based on status as victim of domestic violence (see H.R. 3145) [21MR] ------prohibit interference between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 2976) [27FE] ------prohibit use of financial incentives to encourage health care practitioners to limit medical tests, services, and treatments (see H.R. 3694) [20JN] ------prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 4008) [2AU] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMOs (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 4296) [28SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3101, 3425, 3436) [14MR] [29MR] [9MY] [10MY] ------treatment of prescription drugs (see H.R. 3991) [2AU] Law enforcement officers: provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] ------reduce crime control assistance to States that do not provide health benefits to officers retired by on-duty injuries (see H.R. 2912) [31JA] Medicaid: county-operated health insurance programs qualifications and requirements (see H.R. 3056) [7MR] ------permit States to cover community-based attendant services (see H.R. 4250) [27SE] ------preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3232, 3632) [15AP] [12JN] ------reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] ------screening mammography and screening pap smears (see H.R. 3630) [12JN] ------State recovery of expenses from medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2883) [25JA] ------waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] ------waiver of enrollment composition rule for the District of Columbia Chartered Health Plan (see H.R. 3264) [17AP] ------waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMOs (see H.R. 3866, 3871, 4227) [22JY] [23JY] [26SE] Medical devices: allow marketing of Sensor Pad to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 3504) [22MY] Medicare: access to medigap supplemental insurance for enrollees in both traditional and managed care plans (see H.R. 3374) [1MY] ------allow use of parenteral nutrients for renal dialysis treatments (see H.R. 4185) [25SE] ------assure access to services under the Medicare Health Maintenance Organization Program (see H.R. 3079) [13MR] ------contract reform (see H.R. 3132) [20MR] ------coverage for home health services (see H.R. 4229) [27SE] ------coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3292) [23AP] ------coverage of certain antibiotics parenterally administered at home (see H.R. 3262, 4248) [17AP] [27SE] ------coverage of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (see H.R. 4190) [25SE] ------coverage of outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips for persons with diabetes (see H.R. 4264) [27SE] ------coverage of vancomycin home parenteral therapy (see H.R. 4189) [25SE] ------demonstration project to improve the quality and cost- effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 4268) [27SE] ------demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 3959) [2AU] ------eligibility of certain hospitals that own skilled nursing facilities relative to geographic reclassification (see H.R. 4158) [24SE] ------eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunity suppressing drugs (see H.R. 3138) [21MR] ------establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 4047) [11SE] ------expand coverage of part B to provide for respite care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] ------expedite payment adjustments for durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3225) [29MR] ------extend community nursing organization demonstration projects (see H.R. 3337) [25AP] ------extend period of applicability of enrollment mix requirement for HMOs to Watts Health Foundation (see H.R. 2923) [31JA] ------hospice care reform (see H.R. 3714) [25JN] ------improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 3753) [27JN] ------liability waiver for home health agencies, hospice programs, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3678) [19JN] ------permit geographic reclassification of hospitals relative to payment adjustments (see H.R. 3942) [1AU] ------pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 3757) [8JY] ------provide prospective payments for inpatient services relative to rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 3856) [18JY] ------reduce part A enrollment premium for individuals not receiving third party assistance (see H.R. 3591) [5JN] ------reduce payment for certain costs of acquiring organs for transplant from organ procurement organizations (see H.R. 4022) [4SE] ------reform (see H.R. 3355) [30AP] ------reimbursement of education costs for residents enrolled in certain primary care training programs (see H.R. 4271) [27SE] ------require hospitals to extend visitor privileges to non-family members (see H.R. 4325) [28SE] ------screening mammography (see H.R. 3052) [7MR] ------study of payments for instances where certain inpatient services are replaced by outpatient services (see H.R. 4191) [25SE] ------treatment of certain practices relative to value units for physicians' services (see H.R. 3859) [18JY] ------treatment of surveys of home health agencies and providers (see H.R. 3004) [5MR] ------ultrasound equipment transportation costs (see H.R. 3555) [30MY] ------waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (see H.R. 4012) [2AU] Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 3123) [20MR] [[Page 3071]] ------provide orientation and medical profiles for enrollees and require health plans to assure child immunizations (see H.R. 4160) [24SE] Mental health: national policy to provide health care coverage to individuals with severe mental illnesses (see H.R. 4045, 4058) [10SE] [11SE] National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see H.R. 3583) [5JN] National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 3992) [2AU] National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 4196) [26SE] National Mental Health Parity Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] National objectives: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 4052) [11SE] ------establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 4075) [12SE] ------policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893, 3013, 3063, 3070, 3103, 3130, 3160, 3185) [25JA] [5MR] [12MR] [18MR] [20MR] [26MR] [28MR] ------policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (see H. Res. 392) [27MR] ------policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] ------policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] ------policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 3787) [11JY] National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation: establish (S. 1311), return to Senate (see H. Res. 545) [27SE] Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 3066) [12MR] New Borns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] NIH: expand and coordinate National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute activities on women's diseases (see H.R. 3001) [29FE] ------expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 3331) [25AP] Nursing homes: nurses aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 3633) [12JN] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 4131) [23SE] Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Pharmaceuticals: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Pharmacists: regulation (see H.R. 3260) [17AP] POW: provide medical care and disability benefits to civilians forcibly detained by an enemy government or hostile force under wartime conditions (see H.R. 3084) [14MR] Prescription Drug Price Review Board: establish (see H.R. 3691) [20JN] Public Health Service: consolidate certain health center programs (see H.R. 3081) [13MR] ------extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443) [10MY] Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 4257) [27SE] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] ------modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 4335) [30SE] ------treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604) [6MR] [10JN] ------amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] San Francisco, CA: recognize the significance of the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park (see H.R. 3193) [28MR] Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3330) [25AP] Social Security: apply standards to outpatient physical therapy relative to certain physician services (see H.R. 3426) [9MY] ------determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357) [30AP] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4215) [26SE] ------level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 3835, 4015) [17JY] [2AU] ------Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3142, 3151, 4068) [21MR] [12SE] ------provide enrollment period for Medicare and medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4298) [28SE] ------reform Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] ------self-referral requirements relative to hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (see H.R. 4100) [17SE] ------submit Board of Trustees report to Congress on Federal hospital insurance trust fund (see H. Con. Res. 169) [1MY] ------treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358) [30AP] ------use of current level disability benefits for blind individuals in certain earnings test disability determinations (see H.R. 4091) [17SE] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (see H.R. 3899, 3932) [25JY] [31JY] Social Security Administration: extend demonstration projects (see H.R. 4039) [10SE] Sports: improve and expand safety precautions relative to boxing (see H.R. 4114) [19SE] ------safety for journeymen boxers (see H.R. 4167) [25SE] Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 2846, 4200) [4JA] [26SE] ------credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 4176) [25SE] ------reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old- age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------State establishment of health insurance systems for temporarily unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3092) [14MR] ------suspension of tax on ozone-depleting chemicals used as propellants in metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 3416) [8MY] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of biomedical research funds (see H.R. 3624) [12JN] ------treatment of health coverage for certain workers who leave employment (see H.R. 3342) [25AP] ------treatment of health insurance relative to health status of individual (see H.R. 3043) [7MR] ------treatment of long-term health care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] ------treatment of qualified long-term care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] ------treatment of recreational fitness services and facilities in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3801) [12JY] Tobacco products: consideration of addiction to nicotine as a disability (see H. Con. Res. 223) [26SE] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3954, 4245) [2AU] [27SE] ------restrict advertising and promotion (see H.R. 3821) [16JY] Transportation: prohibit smoking in any federally financed transportation facility (see H.R. 4333) [30SE] Veterans: eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------improve health care programs (see H.R. 3950) [2AU] ------increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 3458) [15MY] ------payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain former spouses of veterans dying from service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3542) [29MY] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 4103) [18SE] ------presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 2891) [25JA] ------priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3418) [8MY] ------reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118, 3119) [20MR] ------treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 4007) [2AU] Veterans Health Administration: establishment of research corporations at VA medical centers (see H.R. 3285) [23AP] Water: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 3948) [1AU] Women: effect of environment on health (see H.R. 3509) [22MY] ------establish a program for postreproductive health care (see H.R. 3015) [5MR] ------funding for research relative to alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3175) [27MR] ------improve and expand programs relative to pregnancy (see H.R. 4217) [26SE] ------modify certain programs relative to minorities (see H.R. 3179) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3178) [27MR] ------preventive health programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3174) [27MR] ------research health risks of dioxin in tampons (see H.R. 3796) [11JY] ------research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3176) [27MR] Conference reports Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Messages National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton [29AP] Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act: President Clinton [27MR] Veto of H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial-Birth Abortions: President Clinton [15AP] Motions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), Senate amendments [27MR] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), veto [19SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134) [5JA] [[Page 3072]] National objectives: policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [28MR] [11JN] ------policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), conference report [1AU] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Reports filed Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Care Providers' Networks: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2925) (H. Rept. 104- 646) [27JN] Blood Supply Protection From Infectious Diseases: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-746) [2AU] Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (S. 641) (H. Rept. 104-545) [30AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial- Birth Abortions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 104-492) [22MR] Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574) [14MY] Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3867) (H. Rept. 104-719) [30JY] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 104-448) [5JA] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Health Care Anti-Fraud Protections: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-747) [2AU] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] Health Studies and Programs Relative to Traumatic Brain Injuries: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 248) (H. Rept. 104-652) [27JN] Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] Indian Health Service Program for Direct Billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Third Party Payers: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3378) (H. Rept. 104-742) [1AU] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3268) (H. Rept. 104-614) [10JN] Journeymen Boxer Safety: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1186) (H. Rept. 104-833) [24SE] Medicaid Osteopathic Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 104-826) [24SE] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] Medicaid Requirements and Qualifications Relative to County Operated Health Insurance Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 104-751) [2AU] Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule Relative to Certain HMOs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3871) (H. Rept. 104- 752) [2AU] Medicare Enrollment Applicability Requirement for HMOs Relative to Watts Health Foundation: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 104-844) [25SE] Medicare Enrollment Composition Rules for Wellness Plan: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4012) (H. Rept. 104-845) [25SE] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3070) (H. Rept. 104-497) [25MR] ------Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] Nursing Homes' Nurses Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 104-818) [23SE] Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648) [27JN] Prohibit Interference Between Health Care Providers and Their Patients: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2976) (H. Rept. 104- 865) [28SE] Reform and Improve Veterans Eligibility for Medical Care and Services: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 104-690) [18JY] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] Social Security Administration Demonstration Projects Extension: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 104- 786) [16SE] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Bills and resolutions Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] Crime: prevention of fraud relative to provision of or receipt of payment for health care services (see H.R. 2866) [23JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assessment of research and health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3711) [25JN] ------authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3376) [1MY] ------authorize VA medical centers to retain funds collected for health services provision (see H.R. 2913) [31JA] ------develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 3346) [25AP] ------develop sharing agreements relative to health care resources (see H.R. 3321, 3561) [25AP] [30MY] ------expand services at veterans medical centers (see H.R. 3117) [20MR] ------improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713, 3972) [25JN] [2AU] ------improve research activities for women veterans (see H.R. 3712) [25JN] FDA: facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (see H.R. 3201) [29MR] G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate (see H.R. 3253) [16AP] Health: application of antitrust laws to health care providers' networks (see H.R. 2925, 3770) [1FE] [10JY] ------denial of nurse aide training programs relative to quality or operation (see H.R. 3233) [15AP] ------establish a program for postreproductive health care (see H.R. 3015) [5MR] ------establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 4075) [12SE] ------establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 4069) [12SE] ------improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 3587, 3904) [5JN] [25JY] ------improve and expand programs relative to pregnancy (see H.R. 4217) [26SE] ------improve rehabilitation programs for disabled individuals (see H.R. 4230) [27SE] ------prohibit certain clauses and programs in health care insurance and employment contracts (see H.R. 3222) [29MR] ------prohibit certain clauses in health plans that indemnify the insurer against liability (see H.R. 3695) [20JN] ------prohibit interference between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 2976) [27FE] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMOs (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] ------provide information and protect patients' rights relative to medical care (see H.R. 4315) [28SE] ------regulation of pharmacists (see H.R. 3260) [17AP] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 4296) [28SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3101, 3226, 3425, 3436) [14MR] [29MR] [9MY] [10MY] ------requirements relative to managed care plans (see H.R. 3751) [27JN] Housing: regulation of residential care facilities (see H.R. 2927) [1FE] Insurance: prohibit use of financial incentives to encourage health care practitioners to limit medical tests, services, and treatments (see H.R. 3694) [20JN] James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 3320) [25AP] Medicaid: permit States to cover community-based attendant services (see H.R. 4250) [27SE] ------preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3232, 3632) [15AP] [12JN] ------waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMOs (see H.R. 3866, 3871, 4227) [22JY] [23JY] [26SE] Medicare: eligibility of certain hospitals that own skilled nursing facilities relative to geographic reclassification (see H.R. 4158) [24SE] ------expand coverage of part B to provide for respite care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] ------expedite payment adjustments for durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3225) [29MR] ------extend period of applicability of enrollment mix requirement for HMOs to Watts Health Foundation (see H.R. 2923) [31JA] ------hospice care reform (see H.R. 3714) [25JN] ------liability waiver for home health agencies, hospice programs, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3678) [19JN] ------permit geographic reclassification of hospitals relative to payment adjustments (see H.R. 3942) [1AU] ------provide prospective payments for inpatient services relative to rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 3856) [18JY] ------reduce payment for certain costs of acquiring organs for transplant from organ procurement organizations (see H.R. 4022) [4SE] ------require hospitals to extend visitor privileges to non-family members (see H.R. 4325) [28SE] ------treatment of surveys of home health agencies and providers (see H.R. 3004) [5MR] ------ultrasound equipment transportation costs (see H.R. 3555) [30MY] [[Page 3073]] New Borns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] Nursing homes: nurses aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 3633) [12JN] ------waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 4244) [27SE] Public Health Service: consolidate certain health center programs (see H.R. 3081) [13MR] ------extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443) [10MY] Public welfare programs: treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Social Security: Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3142, 3151, 4068) [21MR] [12SE] ------self-referral requirements relative to hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (see H.R. 4100) [17SE] ------submit Board of Trustees report to Congress on Federal hospital insurance trust fund (see H. Con. Res. 169) [1MY] Taxation: treatment of health insurance relative to health status of individual (see H.R. 3043) [7MR] ------treatment of qualified long-term care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] ------treatment of recreational fitness services and facilities in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3801) [12JY] Veterans: improve health care programs (see H.R. 3950) [2AU] ------reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118, 3119) [20MR] Veterans Health Administration: establishment of research corporations at VA medical centers (see H.R. 3285) [23AP] Reports filed Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Care Providers' Networks: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2925) (H. Rept. 104- 646) [27JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574) [14MY] Health Care Anti-Fraud Protections: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-747) [2AU] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule Relative to Certain HMOs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3871) (H. Rept. 104- 752) [2AU] Medicare Enrollment Applicability Requirement for HMOs Relative to Watts Health Foundation: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 104-844) [25SE] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] Nursing Homes' Nurses Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 104-818) [23SE] Prohibit Interference Between Health Care Providers and Their Patients: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2976) (H. Rept. 104- 865) [28SE] Reform and Improve Veterans Eligibility for Medical Care and Services: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 104-690) [18JY] HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS related term(s) Public Health Service Bills and resolutions Courts: exempt from liability for negligence relative to services performed for low-income individuals (see H.R. 2938) [1FE] Crime: prevention of fraud relative to provision of or receipt of payment for health care services (see H.R. 2866) [23JA] Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149) [24SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 3346) [25AP] ------develop sharing agreements relative to health care resources (see H.R. 3321, 3561) [25AP] [30MY] Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] Employment: provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3212) [29MR] FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] ------facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (see H.R. 3201) [29MR] Federal employees: selection of certain physicians to provide medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3204) [29MR] Health: application of antitrust laws to health care providers' networks (see H.R. 2925, 3770) [1FE] [10JY] ------denial of nurse aide training programs relative to quality or operation (see H.R. 3233) [15AP] ------establish a program for postreproductive health care (see H.R. 3015) [5MR] ------establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 4069) [12SE] ------improve and expand programs relative to pregnancy (see H.R. 4217) [26SE] ------improve rehabilitation programs for disabled individuals (see H.R. 4230) [27SE] ------permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 3582, 3958) [5JN] [2AU] ------prohibit interference between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 2976) [27FE] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMOs (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] ------protection of patients' rights relative to medical care (see H. Con. Res. 214) [12SE] ------provide information and protect patients' rights relative to medical care (see H.R. 4315) [28SE] ------regulation of pharmacists (see H.R. 3260) [17AP] Insurance: prohibit use of financial incentives to encourage health care practitioners to limit medical tests, services, and treatments (see H.R. 3694) [20JN] Medicaid: permit States to cover community-based attendant services (see H.R. 4250) [27SE] ------preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3232, 3632) [15AP] [12JN] Medicare: allow use of parenteral nutrients for renal dialysis treatments (see H.R. 4185) [25SE] ------coverage for home health services (see H.R. 4229) [27SE] ------coverage of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (see H.R. 4190) [25SE] ------coverage of vancomycin home parenteral therapy (see H.R. 4189) [25SE] ------extend community nursing organization demonstration projects (see H.R. 3337) [25AP] ------hospice care reform (see H.R. 3714) [25JN] ------liability waiver for home health agencies, hospice programs, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3678) [19JN] ------reimbursement of education costs for residents enrolled in certain primary care training programs (see H.R. 4271) [27SE] ------study of payments for instances where certain inpatient services are replaced by outpatient services (see H.R. 4191) [25SE] ------treatment of certain practices relative to value units for physicians' services (see H.R. 3859) [18JY] Medicare/Medicaid: provide orientation and medical profiles for enrollees and require health plans to assure child immunizations (see H.R. 4160) [24SE] ------use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (see H.R. 4219) [26SE] Nursing homes: nurses aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 3633) [12JN] Research: facilitate the dissemination to physicians of scientific information on drug therapies and medical devices (see H.R. 2932) [1FE] Social Security: apply standards to outpatient physical therapy relative to certain physician services (see H.R. 3426) [9MY] ------self-referral requirements relative to hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (see H.R. 4100) [17SE] Taxation: treatment of qualified long-term care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] Reports filed Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Care Providers' Networks: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2925) (H. Rept. 104- 646) [27JN] Health Care Anti-Fraud Protections: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-747) [2AU] Medicaid Osteopathic Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 104-826) [24SE] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] Nursing Homes' Nurses Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 104-818) [23SE] Prohibit Interference Between Health Care Providers and Their Patients: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2976) (H. Rept. 104- 865) [28SE] HEALTH CLINICS see Health Care Facilities HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3103, provisions [11JN] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3103): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] ------corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Motions Enact (H.R. 3103) [28MR] [11JN] ------conference report [1AU] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] HEALTH SERVICE ACT Bills and resolutions National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 4196) [26SE] HEFLEY, JOEL (a Representative from Colorado) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Aviation: regulation of scheduled passenger air service at reliever airports (see H.R. 3141) [21MR] Dept. of Defense: authorizing military construction appropriations (see H.R. 3231) [15AP] Federal employees: improve housing of land management agency field employees (see H.R. 2941) [1FE] High Hopes II (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3935) [31JY] High Hopes (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3935) [31JY] History: recognition of the heritage of certain areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3305) [24AP] Small business: establish labor and tax provisions (see H.R. 4252) [27SE] Social Security: Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3142) [21MR] Tariff: certain industrial nylon fabrics (see H.R. 4150) [24SE] Urban areas: metropolitan planning (see H.R. 4330) [30SE] [[Page 3074]] Water: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 3948) [1AU] HEFNER, W.G. (BILL) (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Prayer: constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public institutions (see H.J. Res. 186) [23JY] Motions offered by Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517) [26JY] HEINEMAN, FREDERICK KENNETH (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by Drugs: prevent manufacturing and use of methamphetamine (see H.R. 3852) [18JY] HELIUM ACT Bills and resolutions Business and industry: arrange for the recovery and disposal of helium on Federal lands (see H.R. 2906, 4168) [30JA] [25SE] Public lands: recovery and disposal of helium (see H.R. 3008) [5MR] HERGER, WALLY (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 4082) [17SE] Law enforcement officers: compensation of officers in canine units (see H.R. 2966) [16FE] Conference reports Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [7JN] HEROISM Bills and resolutions Alderson, Wayne T.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2961; H. Con. Res. 143) [1FE] Battle of Midway National Memorial: establish (see H.R. 3597) [6JN] Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3352) [30AP] Mother Teresa: confer honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 191) [10SE] Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 534) [24SE] Roosevelt, Theodore: award the Congressional Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3966) [2AU] World War II: tribute to people of Crete for heroic endeavor and sacrifice (see H. Res. 441) [23MY] Reports filed Confer Honorary U.S. Citizenship on Mother Teresa: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 104-796) [17SE] HEY, DA! (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4225) [26SE] HIGH HOPES II (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3935) [31JY] HIGH HOPES (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3935) [31JY] HIGHER EDUCATION ACT Bills and resolutions Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470) [27JN] Reports filed Opening of Campus Security Crime Logs at Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 104-776) [5SE] HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT Messages Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report: President Clinton [3OC] HIGHWAYS see Roads and Highways HILLEARY, VAN (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by TVA: prohibit imposition of performance deposits for residential shoreline alterations (see H.R. 3853) [18JY] HILLIARD, EARL F. (a Representative from Alabama) Bills and resolutions introduced by Marion National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 3557) [30MY] Selma, AL: recognition of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church as symbol of the struggle for and achievement of African-American voting rights (see H. Res. 487) [22JY] Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3330) [25AP] Taxation: treatment of certain depreciable business assets (see H.R. 3329) [25AP] HINCHEY, MAURICE D. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee on Economics (Joint) [7MR] Conferee: H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: prohibit employment discrimination relative to participation in labor organization activities (see H.R. 3763) [9JY] Collective bargaining: permit additional remedies in certain unfair labor practice cases (see H.R. 3764) [9JY] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3292) [23AP] Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3292) [23AP] ------reform (see H.R. 3355) [30AP] HINSDALE, CO Bills and resolutions Public lands: land exchange (see H.R. 4213) [26SE] HISPANIC AMERICANS Bills and resolutions Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND SITES Bills and resolutions Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: reauthorize (see H.R. 3031) [6MR] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 3069) [12MR] Great Falls Historic District: establish (see H.R. 3911) [26JY] Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 2849) [4JA] Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3628) [12JN] Manzanar Historic Site: exchange of public lands (see H.R. 3006) [5MR] National Park Service: coordinate programs and enter into cooperative agreements with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (see H.R. 4073) [12SE] Nicodemus National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3256) [16AP] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4174) [25SE] Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3596) [6JN] U.S. Civil War Center, Baton Rouge, LA: designate (see H.J. Res. 179) [16MY] Virgin Islands: transfer of management authority of Christiansted National Historic Site (see H.R. 3635) [13JN] Washita Battlefield National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3099) [14MR] Reports filed Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1179) (H. Rept. 104-758) [4SE] HISTORY Bills and resolutions African Americans: recognize end of slavery and true day of independence (see H.J. Res. 195) [17SE] American Folklife Preservation Act: repeal (see H.R. 3491) [16MY] Arlington National Cemetery: reburial of unknown Civil War soldiers (see H.R. 3854, 3855) [18JY] Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 196) [26SE] Battle of Midway National Memorial: establish (see H.R. 3597) [6JN] Berlin, NH: examine historical significance (see H.R. 4026) [5SE] Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see H.R. 3707) [25JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: recognize contributions of all American citizens in the National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 158) [29MR] ------restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 216) [24SE] Cold war: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] Croatia: condemn relocation of remains of individuals to the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 171) [2MY] ------preservation of memorial located at the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 219) [25SE] Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 226) [27SE] ------express disapproval of the National Center for History in the Schools standards for teaching U.S. and world history (see H. Res. 348) [25JA] George Washington University: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 139) [31JA] Heritage: recognition of the heritage of certain areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3305) [24AP] Japan: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 176) [10MY] Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] ------tribute to Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 159) [29MR] Manzanar Historic Site: exchange of public lands (see H.R. 3006) [5MR] Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 3631) [12JN] National Historical Publications and Records Commission: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3625) [12JN] National Park Service: coordinate programs and enter into cooperative agreements with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (see H.R. 4073) [12SE] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4174) [25SE] Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 534) [24SE] Poland: anniversary of adoption of constitution (see H. Con. Res. 165) [18AP] ------condemn construction of shopping center within internationally protected zone around the Auschwitz death camp (see H. Res. 398) [29MR] [[Page 3075]] Public lands: collection of fossils (see H.R. 2943) [1FE] Southwest Montana Heritage and Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 3318) [24AP] Virgin Islands: transfer of management authority of Christiansted National Historic Site (see H.R. 3635) [13JN] Washington, George: reading of Farewell Address at the beginning of each Congress (see H. Con. Res. 222) [26SE] Washita Battlefield National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3099) [14MR] World War II: tribute to Filipino veterans (see H. Con. Res. 191) [20JN] ------tribute to people of Crete for heroic endeavor and sacrifice (see H. Res. 441) [23MY] Yellowstone River Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3317) [24AP] Reports filed American Folklife Preservation Act Repeal: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3491) (H. Rept. 104-710) [26JY] Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1179) (H. Rept. 104-758) [4SE] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] HOBSON, DAVID L. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Forrestal Institute: establish (see H.R. 2993) [29FE] HOEKSTRA, PETER (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced by Small Business Act: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437) [10MY] Tariff: desmedipham (see H.R. 3438) [10MY] ------ethofumesate (see H.R. 3440) [10MY] ------phenmedipham (see H.R. 3439) [10MY] HOKE, MARTIN R. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: procurement of aircraft landing gear manufactured and assembled in the U.S. (see H.R. 3171) [27MR] Education: restore equal educational opportunity (see H.R. 4304) [28SE] Freedom of religion: enforce constitutional rights (see H.R. 4129, 4130) [20SE] Immigration: reassess Canadian boater landing permit requirements (see H.R. 4165) [25SE] Lebanon: restrictions on travel and the use of U.S. passports (see H. Res. 390) [22MR] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 4096) [17SE] HOLDEN, TIM (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced by Social Security: level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 3835) [17JY] HOLIDAYS see Special Days and Holidays HOMELESS Bills and resolutions Assistance (see H.R. 3347) [25AP] Children and youth: extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] Dept. of HUD: terminate the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use for the homeless (see H.R. 4085) [17SE] Federal housing assistance programs: consolidate (see H.R. 3964) [2AU] Public buildings: make certain Federal facilities available to organizations for use as temporary homeless shelters (see H.R. 3496) [21MY] Veterans: housing programs (see H.R. 4132) [23SE] ------reintegration assistance (see H.R. 3611) [11JN] HOMOSEXUALITY Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test (see H.R. 2959, 3926, 4344) [1FE] [31JY] [4OC] ------policy regarding military service by homosexuals (see H.R. 3925) [31JY] Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] Marriage: define and protect institution (see H.R. 3396) [7MY] ------define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), consideration (see H. Res. 474) [10JY] San Francisco, CA: recognize the significance of the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park (see H.R. 3193) [28MR] Conference reports Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] Motions Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396) [12JY] Reports filed Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (S. 641) (H. Rept. 104-545) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3396, Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 474) (H. Rept. 104-666) [10JY] Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3396) (H. Rept. 104-664) [9JY] HONG KONG Bills and resolutions Immigration: provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 4156) [24SE] HONOLULU, HI Bills and resolutions Dept. of Transportation: solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] HOPTOAD (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3388) [1MY] HORN, STEPHEN (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Federal employees: reduce administrative costs and improve services relative to relocation allowances (see H.R. 3637) [13JN] Federal-State relations: improve the effectiveness of financial management and audits of State and local governments receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 3184) [28MR] Information services: provide safeguards for confidentiality of statistical information (see H.R. 3924) [31JY] OMB: establish electronic data reporting standards (see H.R. 3869) [23JY] HORNBLOWER, AUGUSTA (GUSTY) Bills and resolutions Augusta (Gusty) Hornblower U.S. Post Office, Groton, MA: designate (see H.R. 3768) [10JY] HORTICULTURE related term(s) Flowers Bills and resolutions Tariff: fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452) [12JN] HOSPICES see Health Care Facilities HOSPITALS see Health Care Facilities HOSTAGES see Terrorism HOSTETTLER, JOHN (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] HOUGHTON, AMO (a Representative from New York) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [27MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Children and youth: establish child retirement accounts (see H.R. 4253) [27SE] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3383) [1MY] Sierra Leone: elections (see H. Con. Res. 160) [15AP] Taxation: repeal special limitations on tax-exempt bond issues (see H.R. 2864) [23JA] HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Committee on Economics (Joint) [7MR] Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferees: H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] House of Representatives Page Board [1AU] Bills and resolutions Adjournment: prohibit recess or adjournment during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H. Res. 332) [4JA] Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 4223) [26SE] Baker, Representative Richard H.: election to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (see H. Res. 467) [26JN] Bass, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 539) [26SE] Budget: reform process (see H.R. 4285) [28SE] ------use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137) [31JA] Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 3277) [18AP] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Congressional Family Picnic (see H. Con. Res. 198) [11JY] Children and youth: proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (see H. Res. 434) [14MY] Committee on Information (Joint): establish (see H.R. 4280) [28SE] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 377) [7MR] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 462) [25JN] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 367, 408, 414, 447, 523) [28FE] [22AP] [25AP] [5JN] [17SE] Computers: access to voting records and legislative activities of Members through the official Internet home page (see H. Res. 454) [12JN] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 133, 141, 157, 192, 203, 230) [9JA] [1FE] [29MR] [27JN] [26JY] [28SE] ------adjournment, consideration (see H. Res. 465) [26JN] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 159) [1FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (see H. Res. 395) [29MR] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 169) [28MR] ------constitutional duties (see H. Res. 431) [10MY] ------increase understanding and usage of the Internet (see H. Con. Res. 185) [13JN] ------notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 325) [3JA] ------reform lobbying disclosure and gift rules (see H.R. 3140) [21MR] ------restore integrity, goodwill, honesty, and trust (see H.R. 3792) [11JY] ------set date for convening of 105th Congress and the date for the counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 198) [28SE] [[Page 3076]] ------transition for new Members (see H.R. 3544) [29MY] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain appropriations legislation (see H.J. Res. 197) [28SE] Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of final regulations relative to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 400, 504; H. Con. Res. 207) [15AP] [1AU] ------provide educational assistance to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 401) [15AP] Crime: punish false statements during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 3996) [2AU] Daily meeting: fixing the hour (see H. Res. 327) [3JA] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2944, 3053, 3274, 3505, 3543, 3588, 3760, 3800, 3820) [1FE] [7MR] [18AP] [22MY] [29MY] [5JN] [9JY] [12JY] [16JY] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (see H. Res. 373) [6MR] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), consideration (see H. Res. 481) [17JY] ------clarify procedure for determining State population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 3589) [5JN] ------comply with campaign spending limits and enhance importance of individual and intradistrict contributions (see H.R. 3912) [26JY] ------constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 187) [25JY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 172) [18AP] ------limit expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 3651) [13JN] ------limitations on campaign contributions to qualifying and nonqualifying House of Representatives candidates (see H.R. 3122) [20MR] ------provide candidates for Federal offices free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 3700) [20JN] ------require quarterly FEC candidate reports to be filed electronically and accessible through the Internet (see H.R. 3653) [13JN] ------require that odd-numbered year contributions be from individuals only (see H.R. 3397) [7MY] ------revise rules on independent expenditures (see H.R. 3208) [29MR] Emerson, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 459) [25JN] Federal Election Campaign Act: amend (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] Federal-State relations: prevent Federal interference relative to constitutional authority (see H.R. 3411) [8MY] Foreign travel expenditures: require Members to submit annual reports on federally funded travel for publication in the Congressional Record (see H. Res. 423) [2MY] Franking privilege: establish disclosure requirements (see H.R. 3772) [10JY] ------official mail allowance (see H.R. 3771) [10JY] ------prevent mass mailings during an election year (see H.R. 3773) [10JY] ------reduce number of pieces of mail constituting a mass mailing (see H.R. 3774) [10JY] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Funderburk, Representative: election to Committee on Agriculture (House) (see H. Res. 509) [2AU] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (see H. Res. 524, 531) [19SE] [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 193) [27JN] ------reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] Government regulations: require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 2990) [28FE] Greene, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 471) [8JY] House Rules: allow consideration of floor amendments supported by 20 percent of both the majority and minority membership (see H. Res. 548) [27SE] ------authority of the Committee on Rules (House) to report rules or orders waiving the germaneness requirement (see H. Res. 505) [1AU] ------authority of the Speaker to declare recess (see H. Res. 330, 352) [3JA] [31JA] ------imposition of ``Ramseyer requirement'' on conference reports (see H. Res. 549) [27SE] ------improve committee operations, procedures, and staffing (see H. Res. 480) [16JY] ------postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (see H. Res. 358) [1FE] ------procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (see H. Res. 346) [25JA] ------prohibit foreign travel by retiring Members (see H. Res. 361) [1FE] ------provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] ------question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354) [31JA] ------question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] ------random drug testing of officers and employees (see H. Res. 512) [2AU] ------reduce number of programs covered by appropriation bills (see H. Res. 476, 514) [11JY] [2AU] ------require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 510, 519) [2AU] [11SE] ------require Members to establish office policies relative to the use of computer software, programs, and data bases (see H. Res. 533) [24SE] ------require witnesses at committee hearings to disclose Federal grants or contracts received during current and previous fiscal years (see H. Res. 486) [22JY] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 412) [24AP] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. 525, 546) [19SE] [27SE] ------time limits on questioning of witnesses by Members of certain standing committees and subcommittees (see H. Res. 550) [27SE] Jackson, Representative: election to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (see H. Res. 337) [5JA] Klug, Representative: election to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (see H. Res. 485) [22JY] Legislation: enactment of certain (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Legislative branch of the Government: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3754) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3754), consideration (see H. Res. 473) [9JY] Lobbyists: penalty for transmission of fraudulent communications to Congress (see H.R. 3128) [20MR] McNulty, Representative: election to the Committee on Ways and Means (House) (see H. Res. 344) [25JA] Members of Congress: adjust pay relative to congressional performance (see H.R. 3276) [18AP] ------constitutional amendment relative to use of false statements during official duties (see H.J. Res. 188) [2AU] ------deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 3310, 3447, 4011) [24AP] [10MY] [2AU] ------eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3956) [2AU] ------establish a commission on size of membership and election process (see H.R. 4076) [12SE] ------prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 432, 433, 439, 457) [10MY] [14MY] [16MY] [20JN] ------retirement eligibility (see H.R. 3887) [24JY] Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress [19SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] ------require an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (see H.R. 4147, 4214) [24SE] [26SE] Morella, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 363) [6FE] Neumann, Representative: election to the Committee on the Budget (House) (see H. Res. 357) [1FE] Northern Mariana Islands: provide for a nonvoting delegate (see H.R. 3879, 4067) [23JY] [12SE] Office Waste Recycling Program: implementation (see H. Res. 513) [2AU] 105th Congress: printing of House Rules and Manual (see H. Res. 552) [28SE] ------set date for convening of any organizational caucus or conference (see H. Res. 551) [28SE] Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] Rose, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 538) [26SE] Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled (see H. Res. 326) [3JA] Travel: official travel restrictions to foreign countries during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2841) [3JA] Walker, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 553) [30SE] Washington, George: reading of Farewell Address at the beginning of each Congress (see H. Con. Res. 222) [26SE] Conference reports Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 3754) [31JY] Discharge petitions signed Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (H. Res. 333) [1FE] [8MR] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (H. Res. 373) [22MR] [29MR] [19AP] [25AP] [2MY] [10MY] [16MY] [13JN] [20JN] [27JN] [12JY] Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (H. Res. 466) [18JY] [26JY] [2AU] Firearms: repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125), consideration (H. Res. 364) [8MR] ------repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 464), consideration (H. Res. 210) [8MR] Health care professionals: create tax incentives for provision of rural health care services (H.R. 425) [27JN] Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (H. Res. 443) [27JN] [12JY] [18JY] [26JY] Public Debt: ceiling (H.R. 2409), consideration (H. Res. 292) [26JA] [1FE] Public Welfare Programs: reform (H.R. 2915), consideration (H. Res. 425) [12JY] [18JY] Taxation: assessment of retail dealer occupational taxes (H.R. 302) [26JA] Motions Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159) [15AP] [[Page 3077]] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (H. Res. 395) [15AP] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820) [25JY] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 524) [19SE] ------investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 531) [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of the rules (H. Res. 546) [28SE] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 412) [25AP] Legislation: enactment of certain (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3754) [10JY] [30JY] Reports filed Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3760) (H. Rept. 104-677) [16JY] Consideration of Congressional Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 104-640) [26JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 159, Require a Three-Fifths Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Revenue: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 395) (H. Rept. 104-513) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3754, Legislative Branch Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 104-663) [9JY] Consideration of H.R. 3820, Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 104-685) [17JY] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Bass: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 104-853) [26SE] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Rose: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 104-852) [26SE] House of Representatives Official Allowance That Represents Administrative Reforms: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 104-482) [14MR] House Rules Relative to Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 104-535) [24AP] House Rules Relative to the Speaker's Authority To Declare Recess: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 104-445) [3JA] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 104-457) [31JA] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-733) [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-657) [8JY] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] Provide for a Nonvoting Delegate From the Northern Mariana Islands in the House of Representatives: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4067) (H. Rept. 104-856) [27SE] Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions and Consideration of Legislation Under Suspension of the House Rules: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 104-809) [19SE] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 546) (H. Rept. 104-855) [27SE] White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] Year 2000 Computer Software Conversion--Summary of Oversight Findings and Recommendations: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-857) [27SE] HOUSING related term(s) Homeless Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions Children and youth: extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] Crime: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 3390) [2MY] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 3517) [23MY] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration (see H. Res. 442) [29MY] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 497) [31JY] Dept. of HUD: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406), consideration (see H. Res. 426) [7MY] ------establish consensus committee for maintenance and revision of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3404, 3406) [7MY] ------establish performance funds through consolidation of certain housing programs (see H.R. 3740) [27JN] ------notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 4064) [12SE] ------occupancy standards relative to purchasers of single family residential properties (see H.R. 4141) [24SE] ------prevent certain abuses (see H.R. 4235) [27SE] ------terminate the property disposition program providing single- family properties for use for the homeless (see H.R. 4085) [17SE] ------withhold public housing assistance to State agencies that impede eviction of a tenant (see H.R. 3865) [22JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend enhanced loan asset sale authority (see H.R. 3459) [15MY] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 4019) [4SE] Federal aid programs: prohibit increase of security deposit in units receiving Federal rental housing assistance (see H.R. 3679) [19JN] ------rental assistance payments for certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 3402) [7MY] Federal employees: improve housing of land management agency field employees (see H.R. 2941) [1FE] Federal Home Loan Bank System: authorization of loans and participation requirements relative to community development (see H.R. 3349) [30AP] ------reform and modernize (see H.R. 3167) [27MR] Federal programs: authorize, revise, and extend certain Federal programs (see H.R. 3743) [27JN] FHA: streamline certain single family housing programs (see H.R. 3742) [27JN] Floods: participation of communities in national flood insurance program relative to protection of manufactured homes (see H.R. 3661) [17JN] Government regulations: enforcement of regulatory requirements for single-and multifamily housing (see H.R. 3741) [27JN] Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: amend (see H.J. Res. 192) [16SE] Health care facilities: regulation of residential care facilities (see H.R. 2927) [1FE] Homeless: assistance (see H.R. 3347) [25AP] ------consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3964) [2AU] ------housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 4132) [23SE] ------reintegration assistance for veterans (see H.R. 3611) [11JN] Immigration: limit use of federally assisted housing by aliens (see H.R. 2885) [25JA] Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3628) [12JN] Mortgages: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 3066) [12MR] ------funding for housing programs relative to tribal self- governance (see H.R. 3219) [29MR] ------require uniform appraisals of certain leaseholds of restricted Indian lands (see H.R. 4260) [27SE] Public buildings: make certain Federal facilities available to organizations for use as temporary homeless shelters (see H.R. 3496) [21MY] Public housing: Federal commitment to eliminate crime (see H.R. 3150) [21MR] Puerto Rico: relief for certain loans (see H.R. 4269) [27SE] Real estate: insure and promote consumer education of home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 3897) [25JY] Rental housing: prohibit Federal assistance to owners whose tenants are family members (see H.R. 3963) [2AU] States: authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 3385) [1MY] Taxation: application of low-income housing credit on housing units assigned to certain single parents (see H.R. 3503) [22MY] ------exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] ------extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project (see H.R. 3939) [1AU] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3570) [4JN] ------treatment of financial guaranty insurance (see H.R. 3703) [24JN] ------treatment of sale and subsequent purchase of principal residences (see H.R. 3035) [6MR] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 3517) [30JY] Messages Dept. of HUD Annual Report: President Clinton [29JY] Motions Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517) [26JY] Dept. of HUD: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 497) (H. Rept. 104-731) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 104-599) [29MY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-721) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-591) [23MY] Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Operation Improvements: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 104- 446) [4JA] Housing of Federal Land Management Agency Field Employees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 104-802) [17SE] Public Housing Deregulation and Rental Assistance Programs: Committee on Banking and Financial [[Page 3078]] Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [1FE] U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [25AP] HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Federal aid programs: deny community development block grants to States that allow recovery of damages for injuries suffered in the commission of a felony (see H.R. 3736) [27JN] HOYER, STENY H. (a Representative from Maryland) Appointments Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 4284) [28SE] Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 118), consideration (see H. Res. 329) [3JA] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 153) [22MR] General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation (see H. Res. 542) [26SE] Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs to streamline Government operations (see H.R. 3064) [12MR] Motions offered by Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3756) [17JY] HRUSKA, ROMAN L. (a former Senator from Nebraska) Reports filed Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, Omaha, NE: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 104-610) [6JN] HUMAN RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Civil Rights; Genocide Bills and resolutions Burma: impose sanctions (see H.R. 2892) [25JA] ------U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 188) [13JN] Cambodia: human rights situation (see H. Res. 345) [25JA] China, People's Republic of: human rights situation in Tibet (see H. Res. 347) [25JA] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 181, 182) [12JN] [13JN] ------most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138, 140) [31JA] Claims: remedies for claims involving human experimentation and constitutional and human rights violations (see H.R. 3946) [1AU] Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166) [25SE] Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125) [19SE] Foreign policy: strengthen protection of human rights (see H.R. 4036) [5SE] Foreign trade: impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 3812, 4037) [12JY] [5SE] ------prevent use of child labor for soccer ball manufacturing (see H.R. 4307) [28SE] Iraq: anniversary of gas bomb attack against Kurds (see H. Res. 379) [12MR] Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 135) [25JA] Kosovo: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 155) [27MR] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 142) [1FE] Religion: persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 515) [2AU] Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] Sudan: prohibit foreign aid or arms transfers until elimination of chattel slavery (see H.R. 3766) [9JY] Vietnam: release of Buddhist monks and civilians and Roman Catholic monks and priests (see H. Con. Res. 179) [16MY] Yugoslavia: human and political rights of the Bosnian people of the Sanjak region in Serbia and Montenegro (see H. Con. Res. 217) [24SE] Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 399) [29MR] Reports filed Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 182, Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 182) (H. Rept. 104-634) [25JN] HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid HUNGARY, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564) [4JN] Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (see H. Con. Res. 220) [25SE] HUNGER related term(s) Famines Bills and resolutions Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Reports filed Encourage the Donation of Food and Grocery Products to Needy Individuals: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2428) (H. Rept. 104-661) [9JY] HUNTER, DUNCAN (a Representative from California) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Postal Service: limit commericial nonpostal services (see H.R. 3690) [20JN] Taxation: child tax credits and deductions for taxpayers with whom a parent or grandparent resides (see H.R. 3984) [2AU] HUNTING AND TRAPPING Bills and resolutions National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1675), consideration (see H. Res. 410) [23AP] Wildlife: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 4077) [12SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1675, National Wildlife Refuge System Management Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 104-533) [23AP] HURRICANES related term(s) Disasters Bills and resolutions Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] Hurricane Fran: disaster assistance for States (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] HUTCHINSON, Y. TIM (a Representative from Arkansas) Appointments Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 3095) [14MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (see H.R. 3643) [13JN] Law enforcement: report deaths of persons in custody (see H.R. 3242) [15AP] Taxation: reform and rename the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 3441) [10MY] HYDE, HENRY J. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act [11SE] ------H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] ------H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] ------S. 1136, Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act [4JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (see H.R. 3525) [23MY] ------constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 173, 174) [22AP] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 4194) [26SE] Health: application of antitrust laws to health care providers' networks (see H.R. 2925) [1FE] Supreme Court: extend authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police (see H.R. 4164) [25SE] Terrorism: develop technologies to combat (see H.R. 3960) [2AU] Conference reports Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (S. 735) [15AP] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H.R 956) [14MR] Motions offered by Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735) [14MR] Reports filed Administrative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-841) [25SE] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-597) [29MY] Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee of Conference (S. 735) (H. Rept. 104-518) [15AP] Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Care Providers' Networks: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2925) (H. Rept. 104- 646) [27JN] Carjacking Correction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3676) (H. Rept. 104-787) [16SE] Clarify Circumstances in Which Senior Circuit Court Judges May Vote in En Banc Cases: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 531) (H. Rept. 104-697) [23JY] Clarify Federal Jurisdiction Over Offenses Relative to Religious Property Damage: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3525) (H. Rept. 104-621) [17JN] Codify Certain Transportation Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2297) (H. Rept. 104-573) [14MY] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] Confer Honorary U.S. Citizenship on Mother Teresa: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 104-796) [17SE] [[Page 3079]] Congressional Consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 104-485) [18MR] Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2974) (H. Rept. 104-548) [1MY] Fan Freedom and Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2740) (H. Rept. 104-656) [8JY] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] Parole Commission Phaseout Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 1507) (H. Rept. 104-789) [16SE] Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe Land Claims Jurisdiction: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 740) (H. Rept. 104-694) [22JY] Reasonable Notice to Businesses of Changes Made to Regulations Imposed by Federal Agencies: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3307) (H. Rept. 104-859) [28SE] Repeal Indian Trading Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] Review of Criminal Records of Applicants for Security Officer Employment: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2092) (H. Rept. 104-827) [24SE] HYDROELECTRIC POWER Bills and resolutions FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Kentucky (see H.R. 2869) [23JA] ------extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 4177) [25SE] Taxation: treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] Reports filed FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 104-508) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Kentucky: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 104-507) [28MR] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 104-512) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 104-510) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Ohio: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2816) (H. Rept. 104-511) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2695) (H. Rept. 104-509) [28MR] IDAHO Bills and resolutions Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (see H.R. 4295) [28SE] Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress [19SE] Reports filed Hells Canyon Wilderness Area Boundary Modification: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 104-779) [9SE] ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2202, provisions [11SE] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2202): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] Public welfare programs: modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 4335) [30SE] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Motions Enact (H.R. 2202) [11SE] ------conference report [25SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [21MR] ILLINOIS Bills and resolutions Calumet Ecological Park: feasibility study (see H.R. 3412) [8MY] Lincoln National Historic Trail: designate as a component of the National Trails System (see H.R. 4187) [25SE] Reports filed FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 104-508) [28MR] IMMIGRATION related term(s) Refugees Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions Aliens: asylum reform (see H.R. 3744) [27JN] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Citizenship: status of children born in U.S. to parents who are not citizens or permanent resident aliens (see H.J. Res. 190) [5SE] Crime: penalties for fraud and related activity involving work authorization documents relative to Social Security cards (see H.R. 3724) [26JN] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] Dept. of State: establish a Board of Visa Appeals (see H.R. 2975) [27FE] Foreign policy: allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 4210) [26SE] ------provide remedy for inadequate trade benefits to the U.S. and restrictions on free emigration from other countries (see H.R. 4289) [28SE] ------sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] Government: waiver of exclusion for certain aliens (see H.R. 3928) [31JY] Government regulations: reassess Canadian boater landing permit requirements (see H.R. 4165) [25SE] Hong Kong: provide special status for certain alien journalists (see H.R. 4156) [24SE] Housing: limit use of federally assisted housing by aliens (see H.R. 2885) [25JA] Illegal aliens: permanent exclusion for aliens removed from the U.S. as illegal entrants or immigration violators (see H.R. 2898) [25JA] INS: promote the naturalization of eligible individuals (see H.R. 3323) [25AP] ------standards for naturalization (see H.R. 4056, 4143) [11SE] [24SE] National objectives: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration (see H. Res. 384) [14MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] Public welfare programs: modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 4335) [30SE] ------treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see H. Res. 493) [30JY] States: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] ------access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] ------assist Attorney General in deportation of illegal aliens (see H.R. 3062) [12MR] ------reimburse for costs of educating certain illegal alien students (see H.R. 4062, 4303) [12SE] [28SE] Tourist trade: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 3962) [2AU] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4258) [27SE] Conference reports Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Motions National objectives: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [21MR] [11SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report [25SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [8MR] [21MR] ------Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT Bills and resolutions Crime: penalties for fraud and related activity involving work authorization documents relative to Social Security cards (see H.R. 3724) [26JN] Immigration: allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 4210) [26SE] ------reassess Canadian boater landing permit requirements (see H.R. 4165) [25SE] IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE related term(s) Department of Justice Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions American Samoa: require U.S. nationals accepted in ROTC programs to apply for citizenship (see H.R. 3327) [25AP] Citizenship: promote the naturalization of eligible individuals (see H.R. 3323) [25AP] ------standards for naturalization (see H.R. 4056, 4143) [11SE] [24SE] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] ------access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration (see H. Res. 384) [14MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] [[Page 3080]] ------allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 4210) [26SE] ------establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 3962) [2AU] ------permanent exclusion for aliens removed from the U.S. as illegal entrants or immigration violators (see H.R. 2898) [25JA] National Guard: authorize participation in drug interdiction efforts (see H.R. 3524) [23MY] Public welfare programs: modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 4335) [30SE] States: assist Attorney General in deportation of illegal aliens (see H.R. 3062) [12MR] Conference reports Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Messages Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [5MR] Motions Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [21MR] [11SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report [25SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [8MR] [21MR] ------Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] IMPORTS see Foreign Trade INCOME related term(s) Economy; Pensions; Securities; Social Security Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: assure payment for milk and livestock delivered to milk processors, livestock dealers, or market agencies (see H.R. 3762) [9JY] ------study of risk management fund accounts for farm owners and operators (see H.R. 2905) [30JA] AID: provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3870) [23JY] Armed Forces: revise payment of retired pay to former spouses of retired members (see H.R. 3408) [7MY] ------treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see H.R. 3521) [23MY] BIA: establish pilot project to oversee issuance of bonds to provide funding for construction of schools for Native Americans (see H.R. 4151) [24SE] Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (see H.R. 3857) [18JY] ------establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 3353) [30AP] ------provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] California: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 3804) [12JY] Children and youth: establish child retirement accounts (see H.R. 4253) [27SE] Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Commission on Retirement Income Policy: establish (see H.R. 3077) [13MR] Contracts: limit Federal agency payments to contractors for the compensation of any individual (see H.R. 3513) [22MY] ------require wages paid under a Federal contract be above local poverty line (see H.R. 3229, 3463) [29MR] [15MY] Courts: protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] Crime: protect proprietary economic information (see H.R. 3723) [26JN] Dept. of Defense: early deferred annuities for certain employees who are separated from service due to defense base closures (see H.R. 3279) [18AP] ------provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 3668) [18JN] Dept. of HUD: establish performance funds through consolidation of certain housing programs (see H.R. 3740) [27JN] Dept. of Labor: issuance of guidelines relative to ERISA and insurance company general accounts (see H.R. 3114) [19MR] District of Columbia: treatment of pension funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 4031) [5SE] ------disregard additional payments for calculation of overtime compensation (see H.R. 3087) [14MR] ------enhance and protect retirement savings (see H.R. 4321) [28SE] ------payment of wages to individuals who use employer-owned vehicles (H.R. 1227), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 2391), consideration (see H. Res. 488) [24JY] ------provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520, 3708) [23MY] [25JN] ------provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3212) [29MR] ------use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 4266) [27SE] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3529, 4341) [23MY] [3OC] Farmers: provide greater planting flexibility (see H.R. 3900) [25JY] Federal employees: allow loans under the Thrift Savings Plan for child adoption expenses (see H.R. 3129) [20MR] ------amend civil service laws (see H.R. 3841) [17JY] ------appeals process relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3205) [29MR] ------continuance of work during Government shutdown (S. 1508), return to Senate (see H. Res. 331) [4JA] ------extend health insurance and survivor annuity benefits to certain former spouses (see H.R. 4153) [24SE] ------pension eligibility of former spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3574) [4JN] ------provide compensation for employees for performance of emergency services during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2848) [4JA] ------provide interest-free loans to furloughed employees (see H.R. 2842) [4JA] ------provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3532) [23MY] ------reduce administrative costs and improve services relative to relocation allowances (see H.R. 3637) [13JN] ------selection of certain physicians to provide medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3204) [29MR] ------treatment of deferred annuities during time between separation from Government service and when payments commence (see H.R. 2978) [27FE] ------treatment of medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3203) [29MR] ------treatment of survivor annuities for children relative to marriage (see H.R. 2858) [5JA] Financial institutions: provide additional deposit insurance coverage for accounts which reduce net fee income (see H.R. 3302) [23AP] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] ------relief for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and employees of Federal contractors for expenses incurred during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2857) [5JA] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] Law enforcement officers: compensation of officers in canine units (see H.R. 2966) [16FE] Legislative branch of the Government: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] Medicaid: waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] Members of Congress: adjust pay relative to congressional performance (see H.R. 3276) [18AP] ------deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 3310, 3447, 4011) [24AP] [10MY] [2AU] ------eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3956) [2AU] ------retirement eligibility (see H.R. 3887) [24JY] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3265, 3383, 3481) [17AP] [1MY] [16MY] Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 3688) [20JN] ------promote availability of private pensions (see H.R. 4005) [2AU] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Michigan to conduct ``To Strengthen Michigan Families'' project (see H.R. 3732) [27JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (see H.R. 3562) [4JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (H.R. 3562), consideration (see H. Res. 446) [5JN] ------ensure States have sufficient funds to assure effectiveness of work requirements of certain programs (see H.R. 3999) [2AU] ------reform (see H.R. 2915, 3507, 3612, 3734, 3829, 3832) [31JA] [22MY] [11JN] [27JN] [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 2915), consideration (see H. Res. 425) [6MY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] ------reform unemployment benefit system (see H.R. 3738) [27JN] [[Page 3081]] Railroad Retirement Board: prevent the canceling of annuities to certain divorced spouses of workers whose widows elect to receive lump sum payments (see H.R. 2942) [1FE] Railroads: making continuing appropriations for railroad retirement benefits (see H.J. Res. 156) [4JA] Senior citizens: improvements relative to financial security (see H.R. 3125) [20MR] Small business: establish labor and tax provisions (see H.R. 4252) [27SE] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into personal investment plans (see H.R. 2953) [1FE] ------budget treatment of trust funds (see H.R. 2897) [25JA] ------determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357) [30AP] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4215) [26SE] ------investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 2928) [1FE] ------reform Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] ------treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358) [30AP] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (see H.R. 3899, 3932) [25JY] [31JY] Social Security Administration: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 4274) [28SE] Taxation: allow individuals to designate a portion of their income tax refunds to the Government for certain purposes (see H.R. 3218) [29MR] ------allow small businesses credit for family and medical leave and for wages of employees who work at home to reduce child care needs (see H.R. 3836) [17JY] ------application of low-income housing credit on housing units assigned to certain single parents (see H.R. 3503) [22MY] ------apply denial of deduction for excessive employee compensation to all employees (see H.R. 4124) [19SE] ------child tax credits and deductions for taxpayers with whom a parent or grandparent resides (see H.R. 3984) [2AU] ------clarify the reasonable cause exception from penalties for failure to file returns or to pay taxes (see H.R. 3137) [21MR] ------constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 176) [24AP] ------contribution limits for certain pension plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] ------deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3427) [9MY] ------dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 4154) [24SE] ------employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 2985) [28FE] ------exclude long-term capital gains from gross income (see H.R. 2861) [5JA] ------exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] ------extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 2994) [29FE] ------incentives for endangered species conservation (see H.R. 3811) [12JY] ------increase child care credit and eliminate the exclusion of certain income relative to foreign sales corporations (see H.R. 3332) [25AP] ------increase contributions for defined pension plans (see H.R. 3965) [2AU] ------modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 4099) [17SE] ------permit States to make advanced earned income credit payments (see H.R. 4197) [26SE] ------reduce certain benefits allowable to profitable, large corporations that make workforce reductions (see H.R. 3333) [25AP] ------reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old- age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------reform and rename the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 3441) [10MY] ------repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 3039) [6MR] ------replace individual and corporate income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes with a value-added tax (see H.R. 4050) [11SE] ------require income tax instructions provide explanation of laws relative to a balanced budget (see H.R. 2884) [25JA] ------treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] ------treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of capital gains and losses on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4231) [27SE] ------treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3570) [4JN] ------treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 3693) [20JN] ------treatment of certain accounts involved in the acquisition of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (see H.R. 3047) [7MR] ------treatment of certain capital gains deposited in individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3550) [29MY] ------treatment of certain depreciable business assets (see H.R. 3124, 3329) [20MR] [25AP] ------treatment of certain Federal grants established in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 2960) [1FE] ------treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 4238) [27SE] ------treatment of corporations (see H.R. 3102) [14MR] ------treatment of deferred compensation plans of State and local governments (see H.R. 3316) [24AP] ------treatment of District of Columbia residents (see H.R. 4155) [24SE] ------treatment of families and children (see H.R. 3943) [1AU] ------treatment of financial guaranty insurance (see H.R. 3703) [24JN] ------treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 3111) [19MR] ------treatment of income of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 3306, 3451) [24AP] [14MY] ------treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 3126) [20MR] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4311) [28SE] ------treatment of interest on deficiencies attributable to certain partnership items (see H.R. 4256) [27SE] ------treatment of investment tax credits (see H.R. 2983) [28FE] ------treatment of qualified long-term care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] ------treatment of sale and subsequent purchase of principal residences (see H.R. 3035) [6MR] ------treatment of severance payments (see H.R. 2999) [29FE] ------treatment of small businesses (see H.R. 2911) [31JA] ------treatment of Social Security (see H.R. 2971) [23FE] ------treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 3842) [17JY] ------treatment of tax free corporate liquidations and receipt of debt-financed property in such a liquidation (see H.R. 4243) [27SE] ------treatment of tips (see H.R. 3667) [18JN] ------treatment of unearned income (see H.R. 3042) [7MR] ------use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 3783) [11JY] ------use of individual retirement accounts for post-secondary education or job retraining expenses (see H.R. 4334) [30SE] Thrift Charter Merger Commission: establish (see H.R. 3407) [7MY] Unemployment: emergency compensation (see H.R. 4263) [27SE] Veterans: eliminate double taxation of lump sum separation benefits and compensation for a service-connected disability (see H.R. 3183) [28MR] ------extend pay benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during or immediately after World War II (see H.R. 3614) [11JN] ------increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 3458) [15MY] ------payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain former spouses of veterans dying from service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3542) [29MY] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 4103) [18SE] Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 4204) [26SE] ------treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3510, 3511) [22MY] Conference reports Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Messages Retirement Savings and Security Act: President Clinton [23MY] Veto of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act: President Clinton [22JA] Motions Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Civil Service Law Amendments: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3841) (H. Rept. 104-831) [24SE] Clarify Exemption of Houseparents From Minimum Wage and Maximum Hour Requirements: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2531) (H. Rept. 104-592) [23MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 1227, Employee Commuting Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 2391, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 488) (H. Rept. 104-704) [24JY] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin [[Page 3082]] Works'' Welfare Reform Project: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Employee Commuting Flexibility Act: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 1227) (H. Rept. 104- 585) [20MY] Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] Protect Proprietary Economic Information: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 104-788) [16SE] Provide Compensatory Time for All Employees: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2391) (H. Rept. 104-670) [11JY] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Safeguard Taxpayer Rights: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2337) (H. Rept. 104-506) [28MR] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] Tax Treatment of Military Income Derived From Services Performed During a Contingency Operation: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2778) (H. Rept. 104-465) [29FE] INDEPENDENT AGENCIES related term(s) Executive Departments Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3603) [7JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration (see H. Res. 451) [10JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 496) [31JY] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Consolidated Farm Service Agency: provide grace period for lending to delinquent borrowers (see H.R. 3236) [15AP] Contracts: limit Federal agency payments to contractors for the compensation of any individual (see H.R. 3513) [22MY] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3662) [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3662), consideration (see H. Res. 455) [18JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3756) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3756), consideration (see H. Res. 475) [11JY] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3675) [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration (see H. Res. 460) [25JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 522) [17SE] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3755) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3755), consideration (see H. Res. 472) [9JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3666) [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3666), consideration (see H. Res. 456) [19JN] Executive departments: enable agencies to design personnel systems relative to their mission (see H.R. 3483) [16MY] Federal employees: establish demonstration project to assess feasibility of temporary placement of displaced workers in other Federal or private employment (see H.R. 3649) [13JN] Foreign trade: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] Government: applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (see H.R. 3166) [27MR] ------applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (H.R. 3166), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 535) [25SE] ------assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] ------establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 4061, 4319) [11SE] [28SE] ------improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] ------reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] ------requirements for leasing of space by Federal agencies (see H.R. 2904) [26JA] Government regulations: require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3307) [24AP] ------term limits on regulatory agency members (see H.R. 3423) [9MY] Lobbyists: prohibit use of funds by Federal agencies to lobby for or against any legislative proposal (see H.R. 3078) [13MR] NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3159) [26MR] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3159), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 221) [26SE] Office of Government Ethics: extend authorization (see H.R. 3235) [15AP] OPM: delay privatization of the Office of Federal Investigation (see H.R. 3189) [28MR] Peace Corps: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 158) [31JA] Permanent Performance Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 3982) [2AU] Small business: reform regulatory process (see H.R. 3798) [11JY] ------reform regulatory process (H.R. 994), consideration (see H. Res. 368) [29FE] ------strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4313) [28SE] U.S. Trade Administration: establish (see H.R. 4328) [28SE] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3675) [16SE] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3666) [20SE] Motions Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), veto [4JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3662) [20JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3756) [17JY] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3675) [5SE] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3755) [11JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3666) [26JN] [11SE] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-726) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 104-803) [17SE] Consideration of H.R. 994, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 104-464) [29FE] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 3662, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 104-627) [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 456) (H. Rept. 104-630) [19JN] Consideration of H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 460) (H. Rept. 104-633) [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 3755, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 104-662) [9JY] Consideration of H.R. 3756, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 475) (H. Rept. 104-671) [11JY] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3662) (H. Rept. 104- 625) [18JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3756) (H. Rept. 104-660) [8JY] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-785) [16SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-631) [19JN] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3755) (H. Rept. 104-659) [8JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-812) [20SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-628) [18JN] Establish the FAA as an Independent Agency: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2276) (H. Rept. 104-475) [7MR] Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] Government Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3166) (H. Rept. 104-680) [16JY] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 104-682) [17JY] Office of Government Ethics Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 104-595) [29MY] Reasonable Notice to Businesses of Changes Made to Regulations Imposed by Federal Agencies: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3307) (H. Rept. 104-859) [28SE] [[Page 3083]] INDIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213) [12SE] Mother Teresa: confer honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 191) [10SE] Reports filed Confer Honorary U.S. Citizenship on Mother Teresa: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 104-796) [17SE] INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT Bills and resolutions Native Americans: exempt certain adoption and child custody proceedings from coverage under the Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3275) [18AP] ------exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 3156) [22MR] ------regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see H.R. 3828) [16JY] Reports filed Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings Regulations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 104-808) [19SE] INDIAN REORGANIZATION ACT Bills and resolutions Native Americans: revoke the Prairie Island Indian Community charter of incorporation (see H.R. 3068) [12MR] Reports filed Prairie Island Indian Community Charter of Incorporation Revocation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3068) (H. Rept. 104-584) [20MY] INDIANA Bills and resolutions Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 4223) [26SE] INDIANAPOLIS, IN Bills and resolutions Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 4223) [26SE] INDIANS see Native Americans INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT Bills and resolutions Reauthorization (see H.R. 3268) [18AP] Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3268) (H. Rept. 104-614) [10JN] INDUSTRIAL ARBITRATION related term(s) Collective Bargaining; Labor Unions Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] Bills and resolutions Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 3422) [9MY] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 4194) [26SE] Conference reports Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) [25SE] Reports filed Administrative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-841) [25SE] INFLATION see Economy INFORMATION SERVICES Bills and resolutions Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 3508) [22MY] Committee on Information (Joint): establish (see H.R. 4280) [28SE] Computers: provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] ------regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 4113, 4299, 4326) [18SE] [28SE] ------transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] ------use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Congress: increase understanding and usage of the Internet (see H. Con. Res. 185) [13JN] Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221, 3246) [29MR] [15AP] ------notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727) [26JN] Crime: nationwide tracking of convicted sexual predators (see H.R. 3456) [14MY] ------prohibit certain uses of computers in the furtherance of crimes (see H.R. 4095) [17SE] Dept. of Energy: extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (see H.R. 4013) [2AU] Freedom of Information Act: provide public access to information in an electronic format (see H.R. 3802, 3885) [12JY] [24JY] Gambling: transmission of wagering information (see H.R. 3526) [23MY] Government: provide safeguards for confidentiality of statistical information (see H.R. 3924) [31JY] Health care professionals: facilitate the dissemination to physicians of scientific information on drug therapies and medical devices (see H.R. 2932) [1FE] House of Representative: access to voting records and legislative activities of Members through the official Internet home page (see H. Res. 454) [12JN] House Rules: provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] Law enforcement officers: establish a national clearinghouse to assist in background checks of law enforcement applicants (see H.R. 3263) [17AP] OMB: establish electronic data reporting standards (see H.R. 3869) [23JY] Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 4257) [27SE] Social Security: prohibit certain misuses of account numbers (see H.R. 3598) [6JN] Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] USIA: provide computer access to multilingual text and voice recordings of VOA transcripts (see H.R. 3916) [30JY] Conference reports Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Public Access to Information in an Electronic Format: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 104-795) [17SE] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] INGLIS, BOB (a Representative from South Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by Emergency Management Assistance Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 193) [17SE] INSECTICIDES related term(s) Agriculture; Insects; Pesticides Bills and resolutions Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Reports filed Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] INSECTS Bills and resolutions Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] ------reform antimicrobial pesticide registration (see H.R. 3338) [25AP] Reports filed Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE CULTURE AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT Bills and resolutions Board of Trustees: reform board appointment process (see H.R. 3049) [7MR] Reports filed Board of Trustees Appointment Process: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3049) (H. Rept. 104- 505) [28MR] INSURANCE related term(s) Health Appointments Conferees: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] ------H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: coverage of native pasture crops for livestock under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 3575) [4JN] Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare: establish (see H.R. 3881) [23JY] Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 3830) [17JY] Civil rights: protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 3930) [31JY] Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 3702) [24JN] Consumers: establish protection standards for the purchase of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] Crime: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590) [5JN] ------prevention of fraud relative to provision of or receipt of payment for health care services (see H.R. 2866) [23JA] Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3368, 3699) [30AP] [20JN] ------withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Dept. of HHS: application for waiver of certain AFDC and Medicaid demonstration projects (see H.R. 3696) [20JN] Dept. of Labor: issuance of guidelines relative to ERISA and insurance company general accounts (see H.R. 3114) [19MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927) [31JY] Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] ------provide windstorm insurance to certain property owners and require study relative to taxation of insurance reserves for future natural disasters (see H.R. 4115) [19SE] Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] Employment: treatment of temporary and part-time workers (see H.R. 3682) [19JN] ERISA: amend rules governing litigation relative to retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4237) [27SE] ------extend continuation of coverage of certain retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4162) [24SE] Federal employees: extend health insurance and survivor annuity benefits to certain former spouses (see H.R. 4153) [24SE] Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program: coverage of certain judicial officials (see H.R. 3295) [23AP] [[Page 3084]] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3292) [23AP] Financial institutions: capitalize deposit insurance funds and provide regulatory relief for insured depository institutions and holding companies (see H.R. 3567) [4JN] ------guarantee deposits and certain liabilities and protect against deposit insurance losses (see H.R. 4318) [28SE] ------prohibit removal of certain members of the National Credit Union Administration Board and the Board of Directors of the FDIC (see H.R. 3976) [2AU] ------provide additional deposit insurance coverage for accounts which reduce net fee income (see H.R. 3302) [23AP] Floods: participation of communities in national flood insurance program relative to protection of manufactured homes (see H.R. 3661) [17JN] Genetics: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 4008) [2AU] Health: administration of drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3149) [21MR] ------application of antitrust laws to health care providers' networks (see H.R. 2925, 3770) [1FE] [10JY] ------assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 4052) [11SE] ------establish a minimum amount that may be applied as an aggregate lifetime limit relative to coverage under certain health benefit plans (see H.R. 3030) [6MR] ------improve efforts to combat fraud and abuse in health care programs (see H.R. 3224) [29MR] ------improve rehabilitation programs for disabled individuals (see H.R. 4230) [27SE] ------modify certain programs relative to minority women (see H.R. 3179) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893, 3013, 3063, 3070, 3103, 3130, 3160, 3185) [25JA] [5MR] [12MR] [18MR] [20MR] [26MR] [28MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (see H. Res. 392) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] ------national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 3787) [11JY] ------permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 3582, 3958) [5JN] [2AU] ------prohibit certain clauses and programs in health care insurance and employment contracts (see H.R. 3222) [29MR] ------prohibit certain clauses in health plans that indemnify the insurer against liability (see H.R. 3695) [20JN] ------prohibit denial of coverage based on status as victim of domestic violence (see H.R. 3145) [21MR] ------prohibit interference between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 2976) [27FE] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMOs (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] ------protection of patients' rights relative to medical care (see H. Con. Res. 214) [12SE] ------provide information and protect patients' rights relative to medical care (see H.R. 4315) [28SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage (see H.R. 4110, 4300) [18SE] [28SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 4296) [28SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3101, 3226, 3425, 3436) [14MR] [29MR] [9MY] [10MY] ------requirements relative to managed care plans (see H.R. 3751) [27JN] ------treatment of prescription drugs (see H.R. 3991) [2AU] Health care facilities: waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 4244) [27SE] Health care professionals: exempt from liability for negligence relative to services performed for low-income individuals (see H.R. 2938) [1FE] ------prohibit use of financial incentives to encourage limiting medical tests, services, and treatments (see H.R. 3694) [20JN] Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 3378) [1MY] ------extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (H.R. 3378), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 544) [27SE] Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 189) [4SE] Law enforcement officers: provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] ------reduce crime control assistance to States that do not provide health benefits to officers retired by on-duty injuries (see H.R. 2912) [31JA] Medicaid: county-operated health insurance programs qualifications and requirements (see H.R. 3056) [7MR] ------permit States to cover community-based attendant services (see H.R. 4250) [27SE] ------preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3232, 3632) [15AP] [12JN] ------reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] ------waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] ------waiver of enrollment composition rule for the District of Columbia Chartered Health Plan (see H.R. 3264) [17AP] Medicare: access to medigap supplemental insurance for enrollees in both traditional and managed care plans (see H.R. 3374) [1MY] ------allow use of parenteral nutrients for renal dialysis treatments (see H.R. 4185) [25SE] ------assure access to services under the Medicare Health Maintenance Organization Program (see H.R. 3079) [13MR] ------contract reform (see H.R. 3132) [20MR] ------coverage for home health services (see H.R. 4229) [27SE] ------coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3292) [23AP] ------coverage of certain antibiotics parenterally administered at home (see H.R. 3262, 4248) [17AP] [27SE] ------coverage of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (see H.R. 4190) [25SE] ------coverage of outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips for persons with diabetes (see H.R. 4264) [27SE] ------coverage of vancomycin home parenteral therapy (see H.R. 4189) [25SE] ------demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 3959) [2AU] ------establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 4047) [11SE] ------extend community nursing organization demonstration projects (see H.R. 3337) [25AP] ------extend period of applicability of enrollment mix requirement for HMOs to Watts Health Foundation (see H.R. 2923) [31JA] ------liability waiver for home health agencies, hospice programs, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3678) [19JN] ------permit geographic reclassification of hospitals relative to payment adjustments (see H.R. 3942) [1AU] ------pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 3757) [8JY] ------provide prospective payments for inpatient services relative to rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 3856) [18JY] ------reduce part A enrollment premium for individuals not receiving third party assistance (see H.R. 3591) [5JN] ------reduce payment for certain costs of acquiring organs for transplant from organ procurement organizations (see H.R. 4022) [4SE] ------reform (see H.R. 3355) [30AP] ------study of payments for instances where certain inpatient services are replaced by outpatient services (see H.R. 4191) [25SE] ------treatment of certain practices relative to value units for physicians' services (see H.R. 3859) [18JY] ------treatment of surveys of home health agencies and providers (see H.R. 3004) [5MR] ------ultrasound equipment transportation costs (see H.R. 3555) [30MY] ------waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (see H.R. 4012) [2AU] Medicare/Medicaid: provide orientation and medical profiles for enrollees and require health plans to assure child immunizations (see H.R. 4160) [24SE] Mental health: national policy to provide health care coverage to individuals with severe mental illnesses (see H.R. 4045, 4058) [10SE] [11SE] National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 3992) [2AU] National Mental Health Parity Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] New Borns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 3688) [20JN] POW: provide medical care and disability benefits to civilians forcibly detained by an enemy government or hostile force under wartime conditions (see H.R. 3084) [14MR] Railroads: making continuing appropriations for railroad retirement benefits (see H.J. Res. 156) [4JA] Real estate: insure and promote consumer education of home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 3897) [25JY] Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3330) [25AP] Social Security: apply standards to outpatient physical therapy relative to certain physician services (see H.R. 3426) [9MY] ------determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357) [30AP] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4215) [26SE] ------exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] ------level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 3835, 4015) [17JY] [2AU] ------Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3142, 3151, 4068) [21MR] [12SE] ------provide enrollment period for Medicare and medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4298) [28SE] ------reform Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] ------submit Board of Trustees report to Congress on Federal hospital insurance trust fund (see H. Con. Res. 169) [1MY] ------treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] [[Page 3085]] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358) [30AP] ------use of current level disability benefits for blind individuals in certain earnings test disability determinations (see H.R. 4091) [17SE] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (see H.R. 3899, 3932) [25JY] [31JY] Social Security Administration: extend demonstration projects (see H.R. 4039) [10SE] Taxation: credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 4176) [25SE] ------exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] ------reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old- age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------State establishment of health insurance systems for temporarily unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3092) [14MR] ------treatment of financial guaranty insurance (see H.R. 3703) [24JN] ------treatment of health coverage for certain workers who leave employment (see H.R. 3342) [25AP] ------treatment of health insurance relative to health status of individual (see H.R. 3043) [7MR] ------treatment of long-term health care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] Veterans: improve administration of life insurance programs (see H.R. 2843) [4JA] ------increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 3458) [15MY] ------payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain former spouses of veterans dying from service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3542) [29MY] ------reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118, 3119) [20MR] Women: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3178) [27MR] Conference reports Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H.R 956) [14MR] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Messages Veto of H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: President Clinton [6MY] Motions Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [28MR] [11JN] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), conference report [1AU] Reports filed Application of Antitrust Laws to Health Care Providers' Networks: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2925) (H. Rept. 104- 646) [27JN] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] Health Care Anti-Fraud Protections: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-747) [2AU] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] Indian Health Service Program for Direct Billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Third Party Payers: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3378) (H. Rept. 104-742) [1AU] Medicaid Osteopathic Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 104-826) [24SE] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] Medicaid Requirements and Qualifications Relative to County Operated Health Insurance Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 104-751) [2AU] Medicare Enrollment Applicability Requirement for HMOs Relative to Watts Health Foundation: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 104-844) [25SE] Medicare Enrollment Composition Rules for Wellness Plan: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4012) (H. Rept. 104-845) [25SE] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3070) (H. Rept. 104-497) [25MR] ------Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] Prohibit Interference Between Health Care Providers and Their Patients: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2976) (H. Rept. 104- 865) [28SE] Reform and Improve Veterans Eligibility for Medical Care and Services: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 104-690) [18JY] Social Security Administration Demonstration Projects Extension: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 104- 786) [16SE] INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSEMBLY OF THE AMERICAS Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3808) [12JY] INTELLIGENCE SERVICES Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3259) [17AP] ------authorizing (H.R. 3259), consideration (see H. Res. 437) [16MY] ------authorizing (H.R. 3259), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 529) [24SE] Budget: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 3392) [6MY] CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 518, 520) [11SE] Forrestal Institute: establish (see H.R. 2993) [29FE] History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] National objectives: reorganize and reform management of intelligence community (see H.R. 3237) [15AP] Conference reports Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3259) [24SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 529) (H. Rept. 104-830) [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 3259, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 104-581) [16MY] Intelligence Community Reorganization and Reform: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3237) (H. Rept. 104-620) [23JY] Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3259) (H. Rept. 104-832) [24SE] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Appointments Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations [15AP] Reports filed Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] INTERJURISDICTIONAL FISHERIES ACT Reports filed Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Appointments National Commission on Restructuring the IRS [22MY] Bills and resolutions Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of White House Travel Office personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Correctional institutions: prevent services performed by inmates from being treated as employment (see H.R. 3858) [18JY] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3529) [23MY] Filing deadlines: recognize qualified delivery services in addition to the Postal Service for purposes of timely filing of tax documents (see H.R. 3086) [14MR] Government: improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] Social Security Administration: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 4274) [28SE] Taxation: clarify the reasonable cause exception from penalties for failure to file returns or to pay taxes (see H.R. 3137) [21MR] ------repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 3039) [6MR] ------treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3570) [4JN] ------treatment of income relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 3126) [20MR] ------treatment of sale and subsequent purchase of principal residences (see H.R. 3035) [6MR] Reports filed Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Safeguard Taxpayer Rights: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2337) (H. Rept. 104-506) [28MR] INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS see Treaties and Agreements INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] INTERNATIONAL DOLPHIN PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] [[Page 3086]] INTERNATIONAL LAW related term(s) Treaties and Agreements Bills and resolutions Foreign countries: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] ------violations of arbitral obligations under international law (see H.R. 2970) [23FE] International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 205) [30JY] Treaties and agreements: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680) [19JN] Reports filed Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] INTERNATIONAL MONETARY SYSTEM related term(s) World Bank Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS Bills and resolutions Non-Christian symbols: recognition (see H. Res. 464) [25JN] INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS related term(s) Foreign Policy Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] Bills and resolutions Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] China, People's Republic of: human rights situation in Tibet (see H. Res. 347) [25JA] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577) [4JN] China, Republic of: U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148) [7MR] Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 370) [5MR] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] Dept. of Defense: withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 375) [7MR] Development Fund for Africa: funding (see H.R. 3638) [13JN] ------reauthorize (see H.R. 3735) [27JN] Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 4198) [26SE] ------endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by the Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212) [11SE] ------establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689) [20JN] ------loan guarantees for Ireland and Northern Ireland (see H.R. 2844) [4JA] ------provide remedy for inadequate trade benefits to the U.S. and restrictions on free emigration from other countries (see H.R. 4289) [28SE] ------strengthen protection of human rights (see H.R. 4036) [5SE] ------U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189) [18JN] Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3107) [19MR] ------treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation (see H. Res. 542) [26SE] Holocaust: encourage efforts to reunite separated families (see H. Con. Res. 215) [17SE] Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 3392) [6MY] Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence Against Women: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 182) [6JN] International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489) [25JY] International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680) [19JN] ------return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: infiltration of military personnel into the Republic of Korea (see H. Con. Res. 224) [27SE] Kosovo: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 155) [27MR] Lebanon: withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190) [19JN] Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] Mexico: make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947; H.J. Res. 162) [1FE] [5MR] Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 3631) [12JN] Moldova: removal of Russian Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 145) [1FE] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564, 4096) [4JN] [17SE] Pang, Martin: extradition from Brazil to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132) [5JA] Religion: persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 515) [2AU] Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces (see H. Con. Res. 200) [24JY] Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] Taxation: treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] Terrorism: develop technologies to combat (see H.R. 3960) [2AU] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3071) [12MR] ------U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (see H. Con. Res. 220) [25SE] Turkey: conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants (see H. Con. Res. 136) [25JA] U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 3609; H. Con. Res. 225) [10JN] [27SE] ------prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. attempts at taxing or charging fees to U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2867) [23JA] ------promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 4306) [28SE] ------support the election of a woman as Secretary General (see H. Res. 543) [26SE] Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] ------improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (see H.R. 3725) [26JN] ------proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730) [27JN] Conference reports Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H.R. 927) [4MR] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation (H.R. 1561) [8MR] Messages Mongolian Emigration Laws and Policies: President Clinton [5SE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [30JA] [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [3JA] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton [12MR] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [23JY] National Emergency Relative to Lapse of Export Administration Act: President Clinton [4JN] National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton [3JA] National Endowment for Democracy: President Clinton [23FE] Supplementary Social Security Agreement Between the U.S. and Austria: President Clinton [20MY] U.S. Participation in the U.N.: President Clinton [24JY] Veto of H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act: President Clinton [15AP] Reports filed Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 927, Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 104-470) [5MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1561, Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 104-476) [7MR] Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708) [25JY] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 927) (H. Rept. 104-468) [4MR] Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 104-478) [8MR] [[Page 3087]] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [23JY] Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17JN] Terrorist Attack on U.S. Peacekeeping Forces in Saudi Arabia: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 200) (H. Rept. 104-805) [17SE] INTERNATIONAL TRADE Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain counties in Ireland (see H.R. 3599) [6JN] ------treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] FTC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3553) [30MY] Messages Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy: President Clinton [17JY] INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 4109) [18SE] INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Customs Service: refund anti-dumping duty deposits relative to certain imported orange juice (see H.R. 3922) [30JY] INTERPARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCES Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] [7MY] Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [27MR] [8MY] INTERSTATE COMMERCE related term(s) Cargo Transportation Bills and resolutions Agriculture: allow interstate distribution of State-inspected meat (see H.R. 3750) [27JN] Computers: restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] Dept. of Agriculture: provide diagnostic and certification services to reduce diseases associated with salmonid family of fish (see H.R. 2908) [31JA] Firearms: entitle certain armored car crew members to lawfully carry a weapon (see H.R. 3431) [9MY] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] Reports filed Entitle Certain Armored Car Crew Members To Lawfully Carry a Weapon: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3431) (H. Rept. 104-623) [17JN] INTERSTATE COMPACTS Bills and resolutions Emergency Management Assistance Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 193) [17SE] Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 189) [4SE] Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (see H.R. 2939) [1FE] Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 3177, 4035) [27MR] [5SE] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 194) [17SE] Reports filed Congressional Consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 104-485) [18MR] Jennings Randolph Lake Management Between Maryland and West Virginia: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 104-706) [24JY] INTERSTATE STALKING PUNISHMENT AND PREVENTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 2980) [28FE] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2980) (H. Rept. 104-557) [6MY] INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (S. 534): consideration (see H. Res. 349) [30JA] INVESTMENTS related term(s) Securities Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: study of risk management fund accounts for farm owners and operators (see H.R. 2905) [30JA] BIA: establish pilot project to oversee issuance of bonds to provide funding for construction of schools for Native Americans (see H.R. 4151) [24SE] Commodity Exchange Act: amend rules relative to certain transactions involving commodities markets (see H.R. 4276) [28SE] Courts: protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] Dept. of HUD: establish performance funds through consolidation of certain housing programs (see H.R. 3740) [27JN] Education: provide interest subsidies for construction and renovation of schools (see H.R. 4309) [28SE] ------tuition prepayment plans that guarantee a college education at a fixed price (see H. Res. 506) [1AU] Employment: enhance and protect retirement savings (see H.R. 4321) [28SE] ------provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520, 3708) [23MY] [25JN] Federal employees: allow loans under the Thrift Savings Plan for child adoption expenses (see H.R. 3129) [20MR] Federal Home Loan Bank System: authorization of loans and participation requirements relative to community development (see H.R. 3349) [30AP] ------reform and modernize (see H.R. 3167) [27MR] Financial institutions: capitalize deposit insurance funds and provide regulatory relief for insured depository institutions and holding companies (see H.R. 3567) [4JN] ------guarantee deposits and certain liabilities and protect against deposit insurance losses (see H.R. 4318) [28SE] ------increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 4182) [25SE] ------provide additional deposit insurance coverage for accounts which reduce net fee income (see H.R. 3302) [23AP] ------provide investment opportunities for small bank holding companies (see H.R. 2981) [28FE] Foreign countries: private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 3116) [19MR] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 4198) [26SE] FRS: clarify authority of Board of Governors relative to bank holding company applications (see H.R. 3210) [29MR] ------use of surplus funds to cover Financing Corp. obligations (see H.R. 3261) [17AP] Government regulations: regulation and management of financial markets (see H.R. 3005) [5MR] House Rules: reform trust relationships (see H. Res. 477) [12JY] Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] National parks and recreation areas: authorize entrance fees to secure bonds for capital improvements (see H.R. 3788) [11JY] Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Real estate: insure and promote consumer education of home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 3897) [25JY] SEC: funding for reduction of fees (see H.R. 2972) [27FE] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into personal investment plans (see H.R. 2953) [1FE] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4215) [26SE] ------investment of surplus from trust funds and protection from public debt limit (see H.R. 3636) [13JN] ------investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 2928, 3098) [1FE] [14MR] Taxation: contribution limits for certain pension plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] ------credit for business investments in economically distressed areas (see H.R. 2847) [4JA] ------exclude long-term capital gains from gross income (see H.R. 2861) [5JA] ------issuance of tax-exempt bonds to finance first-time farmers' loans (see H.R. 3251) [16AP] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3807) [12JY] ------provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 3467) [16MY] ------reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old- age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------repeal special limitations on tax-exempt bond issues (see H.R. 2864) [23JA] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of capital gains and losses on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4231) [27SE] ------treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3570) [4JN] ------treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 3693) [20JN] ------treatment of certain accounts involved in the acquisition of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (see H.R. 3047) [7MR] ------treatment of certain capital gains deposited in individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3550) [29MY] ------treatment of certain depreciable business assets (see H.R. 3329) [25AP] ------treatment of certain Federal grants established in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 2960) [1FE] ------treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] ------treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (see H.R. 3747) [27JN] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4311) [28SE] ------treatment of investment tax credits (see H.R. 2983) [28FE] ------treatment of transitional payments under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 3559) [30MY] ------use of individual retirement accounts for post-secondary education or job retraining expenses (see H.R. 4334) [30SE] Thrift Charter Merger Commission: establish (see H.R. 3407) [7MY] Virgin Islands: temporary absence of executive officials and priority payment of certain bonds and other obligations (see H.R. 3634) [13JN] Conference reports National Securities Markets Improvement Act (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Reports filed National Securities Markets Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] Regulation and Management of Financial Markets: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-622) [17JN] SEC Appropriations and Reduction of Fees: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2972) (H. Rept. 104-479) [12MR] INYO COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Manzanar Historic Site: exchange of public lands (see H.R. 3006) [5MR] [[Page 3088]] Reports filed Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] IOWA Bills and resolutions Floods: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see H.R. 4054) [11SE] IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Committee on International Relations (House): funding for investigation of U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 417) [29AP] ------investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (see H. Res. 416) [29AP] Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365, 374) [27FE] [7MR] Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3107) [19MR] ------most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890) [24JY] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton [12MR] [16MY] [16SE] Reports filed Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17JN] IRAN AND LIBYA SANCTIONS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17JN] IRAQ, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365, 374) [27FE] [7MR] Foreign trade: most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890) [24JY] Human rights: anniversary of gas bomb attack against Kurds (see H. Res. 379) [12MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [13FE] [23JY] IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 226) [27SE] Foreign policy: loan guarantees for Ireland and Northern Ireland (see H.R. 2844) [4JA] Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain counties in Ireland (see H.R. 3599) [6JN] International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 3621) [12JN] IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY Bills and resolutions Tariff: certain iron and steel pipe and tube products (see H.R. 3255) [16AP] IRRIGATION Bills and resolutions Agriculture: fair payment for use of Bureau of Reclamation water (see H.R. 3917) [30JY] Bureau of Reclamation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3350) [30AP] Chickasaw Basin Authority: technical assistance (see H.R. 3325) [25AP] Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (see H.R. 4295) [28SE] Water: adjust the maximum hour exemption for water delivery company employees (see H.R. 3326) [25AP] Reports filed Irrigation District Boundaries Within the Umatilla Basin, OR: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2392) (H. Rept. 104-860) [28SE] ISOCO, MI Reports filed Release of Reversionary Interest in Certain Iosco, MI, Lands Held by the Federal Government: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2670) (H. Rept. 104-644) [27JN] ISRAEL, STATE OF Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (see H.R. 3074) [13MR] Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (see H. Con. Res. 149) [7MR] Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3418) [8MY] Messages Israel Loan Guarantees: President Clinton [3JA] National Emergency Relative to Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton [13FE] Reports filed Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495) [25MR] ISTOOK, ERNEST J., JR. (a Representative from Oklahoma) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ITALY, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] JACKSON, MS Bills and resolutions G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center: designate (see H.R. 3253) [16AP] JACKSON COUNTY, OR Bills and resolutions William L. Jess Dam and Intake Structure: designate (see H.R. 3875) [23JY] JACKSON-LEE, SHEILA (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 155) [3JA] House Rules: question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354) [31JA] National security: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 206) [1AU] Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3420, 3457) [8MY] [15MY] Motions offered by Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396) [12JY] JACOBS, ANDREW, JR. (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: reduce certain funds if eligible States do not enact certain laws (see H.R. 3243) [15AP] Liuzzo, Viola: tribute (see H. Res. 420) [1MY] Medicare: liability waiver for home health agencies, hospice programs, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3678) [19JN] Sports: use of instant replay for officiating in professional sporting events (see H.R. 3096) [14MR] JAILS see Correctional Institutions JAPAN Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Small business: provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (see H.R. 3967) [2AU] World War II: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's (see H. Con. Res. 176) [10MY] Messages Agreement With Japan Relative to Whaling: President Clinton [13FE] Reports filed Restitution to Guam for Atrocities Committed During Japanese Occupation in World War II: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2041) (H. Rept. 104-867) [21OC] JAPANESE AMERICANS Bills and resolutions Manzanar Historic Site: exchange of public lands (see H.R. 3006) [5MR] Reports filed Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] JEFFERSON, WILLIAM J. (a Representative from Louisiana) Bills and resolutions introduced by Sea Sister (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3813) [12JY] JESS, WILLIAM L. Bills and resolutions William L. Jess Dam and Intake Structure: designate (see H.R. 3875) [23JY] JEWS Bills and resolutions Croatia: condemn relocation of remains of individuals to the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 171) [2MY] ------preservation of memorial located at the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 219) [25SE] Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3352) [30AP] Germany: expand criteria by which Holocaust survivors may qualify for compensation (see H. Res. 501) [31JY] International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 215) [17SE] Poland: condemn construction of shopping center within internationally protected zone around the Auschwitz death camp (see H. Res. 398) [29MR] Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (see H. Con. Res. 149) [7MR] Westchester County, NY: condemn anti-semitic vandalism (see H. Con. Res. 231) [28SE] Reports filed Disclosure of Information on Certain Individuals Relative to Nazi War Crimes During World War II: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 104-819) [24SE] JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT Bills and resolutions Employment: ensure economic self-sufficiency for participants in adult training programs (see H.R. 3616) [11JN] ------provide training assistance to individuals employed in an economically depressed industry and area (see H.R. 3403) [7MY] JOHNSON, EDDIE BERNICE (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 3331) [25AP] JOHNSON, NANCY L. (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] [[Page 3089]] Bills and resolutions introduced by Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see H.R. 3707) [25JN] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 377) [7MR] Construction industries: use of inspectors that meet standards established by the Dept. of Labor (see H.R. 3216) [29MR] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3465) [15MY] Health: permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 3958) [2AU] Medicare: coverage for home health services (see H.R. 4229) [27SE] ------demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 3959) [2AU] ------establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 4047) [11SE] Postal Service: require envelopes and warning labels for mail depicting violent or sexually-explicit acts (see H.R. 3097) [14MR] Real estate: tax credit for transfer of certain property for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4201) [26SE] Roads and highways: funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (see H.R. 3165) [26MR] Tariff: lead fuel test assemblies (see H.R. 3499) [21MY] Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 4200) [26SE] ------establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 4106) [18SE] ------extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 2994) [29FE] ------treatment of health insurance relative to health status of individual (see H.R. 3043) [7MR] Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 4071) [12SE] JOHNSON, SAM (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Taxation: constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 176) [24AP] JOHNSON, TIM (a Representative from South Dakota) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: improve reporting and ensure competitiveness in the livestock industry (see H.R. 3794) [11JY] ------regulation of slaughterhouses (see H.R. 3424) [9MY] BIA: establish pilot project to oversee issuance of bonds to provide funding for construction of schools for Native Americans (see H.R. 4151) [24SE] Education: Impact Aid Program reform (see H.R. 2886) [25JA] Fall River County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3985) [2AU] Foreign trade: prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050) [7MR] Fund for Rural America: develop and promote precision agriculture technologies (see H.R. 4305) [28SE] Gambling: transmission of wagering information (see H.R. 3526) [23MY] James River: permit Corps of Engineers to acquire flowage and saturation easements for lands located in flood areas (see H.R. 3613) [11JN] Perkins County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3986) [2AU] Prescription Drug Price Review Board: establish (see H.R. 3691) [20JN] Public lands: collection of fossils (see H.R. 2943) [1FE] ------provide that certain tribal lands held in trust be defined as entitlement land (see H.R. 4202) [26SE] Railroad Retirement Board: prevent the canceling of annuities to certain divorced spouses of workers whose widows elect to receive lump sum payments (see H.R. 2942) [1FE] Taxation: treatment of certain agricultural equipment (see H.R. 2887) [25JA] Transportation: requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see H.R. 3356) [30AP] JOHNSON CITY, TN Bills and resolutions James H. Quillen VA Medical Center: designate (see H.R. 3320) [25AP] JOHNSTON, HARRY (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] Law enforcement officers: establish a national clearinghouse to assist in background checks of law enforcement applicants (see H.R. 3263) [17AP] JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF see Department of Defense JOINT COMMITTEES see Committee on Economics (Joint); Committee on Taxation (Joint) JONES, WALTER B., JR. (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680) [19JN] Tariff: pharmaceutical-grade phospholipids (see H.R. 4273) [27SE] Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation, and enhancement through establishment of a mitigation banking program (see H.R. 3692) [20JN] Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see H.R. 4203) [26SE] JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE U.S. Reports filed Clarify Rules Governing Court Venues: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 677) (H. Rept. 104-800) [17SE] JUDICIARY see Courts; Supreme Court JUICE FARMS, INC. Bills and resolutions Customs Service: refund anti-dumping duty deposits relative to certain imported orange juice (see H.R. 3922) [30JY] JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3876) [23JY] Crime: identify violent and hard-core juvenile offenders and treat them as adults (see H.R. 3494) [20MY] Reports filed Appropriations: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3876) (H. Rept. 104-783) [12SE] KANJORSKI, PAUL E. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] KANSAS Bills and resolutions Irrigation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3350) [30AP] Nicodemus National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3256) [16AP] Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: establish (see H.R. 4043) [10SE] KAPTUR, MARCY (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 3987) [2AU] NAFTA: extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4174) [25SE] KARMA (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3133) [20MR] KASICH, JOHN R. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Arlington National Cemetery: reburial of unknown Civil War soldiers (see H.R. 3854, 3855) [18JY] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see H.R. 2903, 3734, 3829) [26JA] [27JN] [17JY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (see H. Con. Res. 178) [14MY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (see H. Con. Res. 131) [5JA] Project for American Renewal: implement (see H.R. 3716) [25JN] Public welfare programs: reform (see H.R. 3734, 3829) [27JN] [17JY] Sunbury, OH: designate as Flagville, U.S.A. (see H.J. Res. 185) [18JY] Transportation: transfer authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 3840) [17JY] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3230) [30JY] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Reports filed Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [29MR] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-612) [7JN] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 104-575) [14MY] KELLY, SUE W. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Veterans Affairs: revise ranking process of applicants and limit awards to States for certain construction grants (see H.R. 3722) [26JN] Firearms: mandatory minimum penalties for use during commission of a Federal crime (see H.R. 3988) [2AU] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] Taxation: treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3570) [4JN] KENAI NATIVES ASSOCIATION Reports filed Kenai Natives Association Correction of Land Entitlement Inequities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 104-756) [4SE] KENNEDY, JOSEPH P., II (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Conferee: S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 3472) [16MY] [[Page 3090]] ------establish advertising requirements (see H.R. 3473) [16MY] ------prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 3644) [13JN] ------require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 3475) [16MY] ------require health warnings on advertisements (see H.R. 3474) [16MY] Biological weapons: control the domestic transfer of infectious agents that potentially pose a serious health threat (see H.R. 3051) [7MR] CERCLA: eligibility for Federal assistance relative to development of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3746) [27JN] Colleges and universities: provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 3476) [16MY] Foreign trade: prevent use of child labor for soccer ball manufacturing (see H.R. 4307) [28SE] Health: establish a comprehensive program relative to alcohol and alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3479) [16MY] ------limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3477) [16MY] Nuclear energy: prohibit use of Federal funds for the construction or operation of the National Ignition Facility or certain inertial confinement fusion projects (see H.R. 3143) [21MR] Pornography: amend laws relative to child pornography (see H.R. 4123, 4331) [19SE] [30SE] States: provide Federal grants for drug testing projects (see H.R. 3778) [10JY] Taxation: treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 3478) [16MY] Television: establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 2964) [9FE] U.N.: promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 4306) [28SE] Motions offered by Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] KENNEDY, PATRICK J. (a Representative from Rhode Island) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Croatia: condemn relocation of remains of individuals to the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 171) [2MY] ------preservation of memorial located at the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 219) [25SE] Electric power: establish a commission to minimize the environmental impacts associated with electric utility restructuring (see H.R. 3172) [27MR] Ships and vessels: ensure safety of towing vessels (see H.R. 2916) [31JA] KENNELLY, BARBARA B. (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [7MY] Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 523) [17SE] Jackson, Representative: election to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (see H. Res. 337) [5JA] Medicare: screening mammography (see H.R. 3052) [7MR] Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2862) [22JA] Taxation: treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 3111) [19MR] Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 4204) [26SE] KENTUCKY Bills and resolutions FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Kentucky (see H.R. 2869) [23JA] Reports filed FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Kentucky: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 104-507) [28MR] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 104-512) [28MR] KENYA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 135) [25JA] KETCHIKAN PULP CORP. Bills and resolutions Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] KILDEE, DALE E. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] KIM, JAY (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: infiltration of military personnel into the Republic of Korea (see H. Con. Res. 224) [27SE] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527) [23MY] KING, PETER T. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 196) [26SE] Cagney, James: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3765) [9JY] Employment: standards for airport security personnel (see H.R. 4205) [26SE] Religion: protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 3571) [4JN] KINGSTON, JACK (a Representative from Georgia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] KITTY HAWK, NC Bills and resolutions Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see H.R. 4203) [26SE] KLECZKA, GERALD D. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Bills and resolutions introduced by Appropriations: establish automatic continuing appropriations (see H.R. 2965) [13FE] Community Services Block Grant Act: composition of boards of community action agencies and nonprofit private organizations (see H.R. 4254) [27SE] Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 4052) [11SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3425) [9MY] Medicaid: waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] Social Security: prohibit certain misuses of account numbers (see H.R. 3598) [6JN] Taxation: treatment of recreational fitness services and facilities in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3801) [12JY] KLINGHOFFER, LEON Bills and resolutions Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] KLINK, RON (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of HUD: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 4064) [12SE] Education: improve quality of technical education in manufacturing and vocational technologies (see H.R. 3191) [28MR] States: improve adoption process (see H.R. 4255) [27SE] Taxation: apply denial of deduction for excessive employee compensation to all employees (see H.R. 4124) [19SE] World War II: tribute to people of Crete for heroic endeavor and sacrifice (see H. Res. 441) [23MY] KLUG, SCOTT L. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Bills and resolutions introduced by Board of Tea Experts: abolish (see H.R. 2969) [23FE] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] National Environmental Education Act: extend programs (see H.R. 3645) [13JN] Social Security: apply standards to outpatient physical therapy relative to certain physician services (see H.R. 3426) [9MY] States: eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] KNIKATNU, INC. Reports filed Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] KNOLLENBERG, JOE (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] KOLBE, JIM (a Representative from Arizona) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by National parks and recreation areas: authorize entrance fees to secure bonds for capital improvements (see H.R. 3788) [11JY] KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions International relations: infiltration of military personnel into the Republic of Korea (see H. Con. Res. 224) [27SE] Korea, Republic of: infiltration of military personnel (see H. Con. Res. 224) [27SE] KOREA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Immigration: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 3962) [2AU] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: infiltration of military personnel into the Republic of Korea (see H. Con. Res. 224) [27SE] KOREAN WAR related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Coins: mint in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] Veterans: tribute to Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 159) [29MR] [[Page 3091]] LABELING related term(s) Product Safety Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 3115) [19MR] Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125) [19SE] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] Water: labeling requirements for bottled drinking water (see H.R. 3944) [1AU] LABOR see Employment LABOR UNIONS related term(s) Collective Bargaining; Industrial Arbitration Bills and resolutions Business and industry: prohibit employment discrimination relative to participation in labor organization activities (see H.R. 3763) [9JY] ------require employers to notify workers of reductions in business operations (see H.R. 3369) [30AP] Collective bargaining: permit additional remedies in certain unfair labor practice cases (see H.R. 3764) [9JY] Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of final regulations relative to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 400, 504; H. Con. Res. 207) [15AP] [1AU] Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 3422) [9MY] Dues: ensure that employees paying mandatory dues may object to the use of their dues for noncollective-bargaining activities (see H.R. 3580) [5JN] Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 3211) [29MR] ------use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 4266) [27SE] NLRB: resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (see H.R. 4247) [27SE] Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 3683) [19JN] Small business: establish labor and tax provisions (see H.R. 4252) [27SE] Messages Federal Labor Relations Authority Report: President Clinton [27SE] Veto of H.R. 743, Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: President Clinton [30JY] Motions Employees: allow members of employee associations to represent their views before the Government (H.R. 782) [1AU] LaFALCE, JOHN J. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced by Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 4338) [1OC] Consumer Credit Protection Act: amend consumer lease provisions (see H.R. 3515) [22MY] Credit: prohibit extensions relative to gambling (see H.R. 4337) [1OC] SBA: increase fees for participants in certain financial assistance programs (see H.R. 3989) [2AU] ------reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 3990) [2AU] LaHOOD, RAY (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced by Motor vehicles: remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3480) [16MY] Tariff: wheat gluten (see H.R. 4053) [11SE] LAKES Bills and resolutions Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: improve access and use (see H.R. 3297) [23AP] Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see H.R. 4054) [11SE] National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3487) [16MY] Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: permit certain persons to continue to use and occupy certain areas (see H.R. 3970, 4023) [2AU] [4SE] TVA: prohibit imposition of performance deposits for residential shoreline alterations (see H.R. 3853) [18JY] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implementation of Great Lakes Fishery Restoration Study Report (see H.R. 4028) [5SE] Waterways: disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] Reports filed Jennings Randolph Lake Management Between Maryland and West Virginia: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 104-706) [24JY] National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717) [29JY] LAND DISPOSAL PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 104-454) [30JA] LAND USE Bills and resolutions Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: reauthorize (see H.R. 3031) [6MR] Bureau of Reclamation: settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (see H.R. 3777) [10JY] California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 4082) [17SE] Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4336) [1OC] ------provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness area (see H.R. 3886) [24JY] Federal employees: improve housing of land management agency field employees (see H.R. 2941) [1FE] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Hinsdale, CO: land exchange (see H.R. 4213) [26SE] Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 3127) [20MR] New Mexico: land conveyance to Carlsbad Irrigation District (see H.R. 3258) [17AP] Power resources: issuance of a noncompetitive oil and gas lease for certain lands (see H.R. 4116) [19SE] Real estate: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 3752) [27JN] Reclamation: treatment of Federal and non-Federal projects (see H.R. 3041) [7MR] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Utah: land acquisition in Sterling Forest Reserve relative to winter Olympic games (see H.R. 3907) [26JY] Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation, and enhancement through establishment of a mitigation banking program (see H.R. 3692) [20JN] William L. Jess Dam and Intake Structure, Jackson County, OR: designate (see H.R. 3875) [23JY] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] Housing of Federal Land Management Agency Field Employees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 104-802) [17SE] Kenai Natives Association Correction of Land Entitlement Inequities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 104-756) [4SE] Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3752) (H. Rept. 104-835) [24SE] Relief of Persons Who Purchased Clark County, NV, Land Relative to Certain Private Land Surveys: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2135) (H. Rept. 104-755) [4SE] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] Snowbasin Ski Area, UT, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2824) (H. Rept. 104-493) [25MR] LANGUAGES Bills and resolutions English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 3850, 3898) [18JY] [25JY] ------declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123), consideration (see H. Res. 499) [31JY] Motions English language: declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123) [1AU] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 123, English Language Empowerment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 104-734) [31JY] Eliminate Bilingual Voting Requirements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 351) (H. Rept. 104-728) [31JY] English Language Empowerment Act: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 123) (H. Rept. 104- 723) [30JY] LANTOS, TOM (a Representative from California) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [7MY] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Elections: constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 171) [29MR] Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365, 374) [27FE] [7MR] Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332) [30SE] Safety: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (see H.R. 3173) [27MR] Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (see H. Con. Res. 220) [25SE] Veterans: extend pay benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during or immediately after World War II (see H.R. 3614) [11JN] LATHAM, TOM (a Representative from Iowa) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] LaTOURETTE, STEVE C. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced by Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 4133) [24SE] GAO: reform (see H.R. 3864) [22JY] Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3384) [1MY] Taxation: allow individuals to designate a portion of their income tax refunds to be retained for certain purposes (see H.R. 3218) [29MR] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implementation of Great Lakes Fishery Restoration Study Report (see H.R. 4028) [5SE] Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (see H.R. 3442) [10MY] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] [[Page 3092]] LATVIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] LAUGHLIN, GREG (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of the Interior: transfer Palmetto Bend Project (see H.R. 3822) [16JY] Tariff: liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries (see H.R. 3823) [16JY] Taxation: treatment of interest on deficiencies attributable to certain partnership items (see H.R. 4256) [27SE] LAW ENFORCEMENT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] National Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement [23JY] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 147) [5MR] Civil rights: prevent law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092) [17SE] Courts: prevent retaliation and tampering of witnesses and jury members (see H.R. 3120) [20MR] ------prevent retaliation and tampering of witnesses and jury members (H.R. 3120), consideration (see H. Res. 422) [2MY] ------provide witnesses with access to legal counsel during grand jury testimony (see H.R. 4193) [26SE] Crime: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (see H.R. 3525) [23MY] ------constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 173, 174) [22AP] ------death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 4170) [25SE] ------encourage cooperation between law enforcement agencies and private sector security professionals (see H.R. 2996) [29FE] ------establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 4286) [28SE] ------extend certain statutes of limitation (see H.R. 4342) [3OC] ------Federal penalties for carjacking (see H.R. 3676) [19JN] ------national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992) [29FE] ------prosecution of violent, repeat, juvenile offenders (see H.R. 3565, 3698) [4JN] [20JN] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] ------require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470) [27JN] Death and dying: report deaths of persons in custody (see H.R. 3242) [15AP] Dept. of Defense: assist the procurement of law enforcement equipment for counterdrug activities by State and local governments (see H.R. 2931) [1FE] Education: State funding for drug and violence prevention programs (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] Employment: overtime requirements of certain law enforcement employees working at police training facilities (see H.R. 4172) [25SE] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3362, 3453, 3465) [30AP] [14MY] [15MY] ------payment of settlements to individuals relative to child support and alimony obligations (see H.R. 3895) [25JY] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 4314) [28SE] Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 4208) [26SE] ------prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3017) [5MR] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] ------require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] Foreign policy: establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689) [20JN] Foreign trade: imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023) [6MR] Government: transfer certain surplus property to State and local governments (see H.R. 3731) [27JN] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration (see H. Res. 384) [14MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590) [5JN] Law enforcement officers: compensation of officers in canine units (see H.R. 2966) [16FE] ------ensure benefits for chaplains killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 3647) [13JN] ------establish a national resource center and clearinghouse relative to missing or exploited children (see H.R. 3238) [15AP] ------funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 2922) [31JA] ------issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 210) [2AU] ------provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] ------make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947; H.J. Res. 162) [1FE] [5MR] ------safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 4140) [24SE] National Guard: authorize participation in drug interdiction efforts (see H.R. 3524) [23MY] Public housing: Federal commitment to eliminate crime (see H.R. 3150) [21MR] Public welfare programs: reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] States: establish registration, tracking, and community notification procedures relative to convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 196) [10JY] Telephones: prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services (see H.R. 3181) [28MR] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3071, 3409) [12MR] [7MY] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703), consideration (see H. Res. 376, 380) [7MR] [12MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 405) [17AP] ------U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals (H.R. 2641), consideration (see H. Res. 418) [30AP] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] Conference reports Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (S. 735) [15AP] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Messages National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton [29AP] Motions Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [21MR] [11SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report [25SE] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703) [13MR] [14MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735) [14MR] Reports filed Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee of Conference (S. 735) (H. Rept. 104-518) [15AP] Carjacking Correction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3676) (H. Rept. 104-787) [16SE] Clarify Federal Jurisdiction Over Offenses Relative to Religious Property Damage: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3525) (H. Rept. 104-621) [17JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 2641, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 104-543) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 2703, Comprehensive Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 104-477) [7MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 104-480) [12MR] Consideration of H.R. 3120, Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 104-553) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [8MR] [21MR] ------Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] Investigation of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Relative to Branch Davidians: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-749) [2AU] Opening of Campus Security Crime Logs at Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 104-776) [5SE] Release of Relevant Information on Violent Sex Offenders: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2137) (H. Rept. 104- 555) [6MY] U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 104-541) [29AP] [[Page 3093]] Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 104-488) [20MR] Utility of Motor Vehicle Title Information to Law Enforcement Officers: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2803) (H. Rept. 104-618) [12JN] Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3120) (H. Rept. 104-549) [1MY] LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Appointments National Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement [23JY] Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 147) [5MR] Children and youth: establish a national resource center and clearinghouse relative to missing or exploited children (see H.R. 3238) [15AP] Civil rights: prevent law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092) [17SE] Crime: encourage cooperation between law enforcement agencies and private sector security professionals (see H.R. 2996) [29FE] District of Columbia: treatment of pension funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] Employment: establish a national clearinghouse to assist in background checks of law enforcement applicants (see H.R. 3263) [17AP] ------funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 2922) [31JA] ------overtime requirements of certain law enforcement employees working at police training facilities (see H.R. 4172) [25SE] Federal aid programs: provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] Federal employees: provide compensation for employees for performance of emergency services during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2848) [4JA] Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 4208) [26SE] ------encourage States to regulate certain handguns and gather information on guns used in crimes (see H.R. 4044) [10SE] ------prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3017) [5MR] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] ------require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] Income: compensation of officers in canine units (see H.R. 2966) [16FE] Law enforcement: report deaths of persons in custody (see H.R. 3242) [15AP] National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 4140) [24SE] National Institute of Justice: designate as focal point for law enforcement technology programs (see H. Con. Res. 227) [27SE] Pensions: ensure benefits for chaplains killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 3647) [13JN] Postal Service: issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 210) [2AU] States: reduce crime control assistance to States that do not provide health benefits to officers retired by on-duty injuries (see H.R. 2912) [31JA] Supreme Court: extend authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police (see H.R. 4164) [25SE] U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals (H.R. 2641), consideration (see H. Res. 418) [30AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2641, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 104-543) [30AP] Review of Criminal Records of Applicants for Security Officer Employment: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2092) (H. Rept. 104-827) [24SE] U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 104-541) [29AP] Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 104-488) [20MR] Utility of Motor Vehicle Title Information to Law Enforcement Officers: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2803) (H. Rept. 104-618) [12JN] LAWYERS AND ATTORNEYS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] ------H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: allow personal injury actions against military health care professionals (see H.R. 4221) [26SE] Courts: payment of the costs of court-appointed attorneys in certain criminal cases (see H.R. 3027) [6MR] ------product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] ------provide witnesses with access to legal counsel during grand jury testimony (see H.R. 4193) [26SE] Dept. of Justice: establish ethics standards for prosecutors (see H.R. 3386) [1MY] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 2977, 4194) [27FE] [26SE] Health: liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 3468) [16MY] Taxation: treatment of legal expenses relative to sexual harassment suits (see H.R. 3530) [23MY] Veterans: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 3493, 3506) [20MY] [22MY] Conference reports Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 2977) [25SE] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H.R 956) [14MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: President Clinton [6MY] Motions Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Reports filed Administrative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-841) [25SE] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2977) (H. Rept. 104-597) [29MY] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] LAZIO, RICK (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Conferee: S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of HUD: establish performance funds through consolidation of certain housing programs (see H.R. 3740) [27JN] FHA: streamline certain single family housing programs (see H.R. 3742) [27JN] History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3964) [2AU] Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] ------authorize, revise, and extend certain Federal programs (see H.R. 3743) [27JN] ------enforcement of single-and multifamily housing regulations (see H.R. 3741) [27JN] National Environmental Science and Policy Academy: feasibility study (see H.R. 4175) [25SE] Native Americans: funding for housing programs relative to tribal self-governance (see H.R. 3219) [29MR] Public Health Service Act: provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see H.R. 4257) [27SE] Real estate: insure and promote consumer education of home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 3897) [25JY] Motions offered by Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] LEACH, JAMES A. (a Representative from Iowa) Appointments Conferee: S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: treatment of the production, sale, transportation, or possession of fictitious financial instruments (see H.R. 2986) [28FE] Financial institutions: reduce paperwork and regulatory burdens (see H.R. 4079) [16SE] Taxation: increase contributions for defined pension plans (see H.R. 3965) [2AU] Reports filed Financial Institutions Regulatory Process and Paperwork Requirements Reform: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1858) (H. Rept. 104-103) [18JN] U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [25AP] LEBANON, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: restrictions on travel and the use of U.S. passports (see H. Res. 390) [22MR] Middle East: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 209) [2AU] Syria: withdrawal of military (see H. Con. Res. 190) [19JN] LEGAL SERVICES CORP. Bills and resolutions Federal aid programs: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making (see H.R. 3754) [8JY] ------making (H.R. 3754), consideration (see H. Res. 473) [9JY] Congress: constitutional duties (see H. Res. 431) [10MY] ------reform lobbying disclosure and gift rules (see H.R. 3140) [21MR] Crime: punish false statements during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 3996) [2AU] Federal employees: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] GAO: reform (see H.R. 3864) [22JY] Government: applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (see H.R. 3166) [27MR] ------applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (H.R. 3166), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 535) [25SE] ------assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] ------reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] House of Representatives: establish a commission on size of membership and election process (see H.R. 4076) [12SE] House Rules: postpone final action on legislative branch appropriations until all other appropriations bills have been enacted (see H. Res. 358) [1FE] [[Page 3094]] Conference reports Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 3754) [31JY] Motions Appropriations: making (H.R. 3754) [10JY] [30JY] Reports filed Government Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3166) (H. Rept. 104-680) [16JY] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-733) [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-657) [8JY] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] LEGISLATIVE LINE ITEM VETO ACT Conference reports Provisions (S. 4) [21MR] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 4) (H. Rept. 104-491) [21MR] LEVIN, SANDER M. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] LEWIS, JERRY (a Representative from California) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3666) [18JN] Manzanar Historic Site: exchange of public lands (see H.R. 3006) [5MR] Radioactive substances: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 3394) [7MY] Taxation: exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3666) [20SE] Reports filed Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-812) [20SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3666) (H. Rept. 104-628) [18JN] LEWIS, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced by Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 183) [11JY] Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see H.R. 4152) [24SE] Transportation: prohibit smoking in any federally financed transportation facility (see H.R. 4333) [30SE] LEWIS, RON (a Representative from Kentucky) Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 3795) [11JY] Army Reserves: designate wearing of army uniforms annually on April 23 (see H. Con. Res. 168) [30AP] William H. Natcher Bridge: designate (see H.R. 3572) [4JN] LIBERIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Civil wars: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] LIBRARIES Bills and resolutions Taxation: refundable credit for the contribution of books to libraries (see H.R. 3979) [2AU] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Appointments Library of Congress Trust Fund Board [27MR] [2OC] Bills and resolutions American Folklife Preservation Act: repeal (see H.R. 3491) [16MY] Reports filed American Folklife Preservation Act Repeal: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3491) (H. Rept. 104-710) [26JY] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TRUST FUND BOARD Appointments Members [27MR] [2OC] LIBYA, SOCIALIST PEOPLE'S ARAB JAMAHIRIYA Bills and resolutions Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365, 374) [27FE] [7MR] Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332) [30SE] Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3107) [19MR] ------most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890) [24JY] Messages National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton [3JA] [22JA] [22JY] LIGHTFOOT, JIM (a Representative from Iowa) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3756) [8JY] Iowa: provide relief for agricultural producers for flooding losses caused by water retention at the Lake Redrock dam (see H.R. 4054) [11SE] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3481) [16MY] Taxation: aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see H.R. 4206) [26SE] ------issuance of tax-exempt bonds to finance first-time farmers' loans (see H.R. 3251) [16AP] Reports filed Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3756) (H. Rept. 104-660) [8JY] LINCOLN, BLANCHE LAMBERT (a Representative from Arkansas) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Medicare: treatment of surveys of home health agencies and providers (see H.R. 3004) [5MR] LINDER, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration (see H. Res. 451) [10JN] Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2546), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 351) [31JA] English language: declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123), consideration (see H. Res. 499) [31JY] FAA: reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 540) [26SE] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (see H. Res. 524, 531) [19SE] [24SE] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 2715), consideration (see H. Res. 409) [23AP] Public debt: enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (H.R. 3021), consideration (see H. Res. 371) [6MR] Small business: improve certain programs (H.R. 3719), consideration (see H. Res. 516) [4SE] Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2546, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 104-456) [31JA] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3539, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 104-851) [26SE] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Consideration of H.R. 123, English Language Empowerment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 104-734) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2715, Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 104-532) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 3021, Debt Limit Enforcement and Obligated Trust Fund Protection: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 104-473) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 3719, Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 104-773) [4SE] LINE ITEM VETO ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] Enact (H.R. 3136): consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Taxation: expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see H.R. 3566) [4JN] Conference reports Provisions (S. 4) [21MR] Motions Enact (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3136, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 4) (H. Rept. 104-491) [21MR] LIPINSKI, WILLIAM O. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Railroads: implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (see H. Con. Res. 201) [25JY] Social Security: waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (see H.R. 3899) [25JY] LITERATURE related term(s) Arts and Humanities Bills and resolutions Taxation: refundable credit for the contribution of books to libraries (see H.R. 3979) [2AU] [[Page 3095]] LITHUANIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] LIUZZO, VIOLA Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Res. 420) [1MY] LIVINGSTON, BOB (a Representative from Louisiana) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 2880, 3019; H.J. Res. 163, 165, 170, 175) [25JA] [5MR] [13MR] [20MR] [29MR] [23AP] ------making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Colleges and universities: protect speech and association rights of students (see H.R. 4207) [26SE] Federal employees: continuance of work during Government shutdown (S. 1508), return to Senate (see H. Res. 331) [4JA] Greene, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 471) [8JY] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144) [21MR] Conference reports Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 3019) [25AP] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3610) [28SE] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3675) [16SE] District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 2546) [31JA] Motions offered by Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643) [5JA] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3610) [30JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134) [5JA] Reports filed Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3019) (H. Rept. 104-537) [25AP] Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-863) [28SE] Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-672) [12JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-727) [31JY] Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-594) [23MY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-624) [17JN] LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (S. 1060): technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] Taxation: clarify restrictions on lobbying expenditures of tax- exempt organizations (see H.R. 3240) [15AP] Reports filed Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] LOBBYISTS Bills and resolutions Congress: reform lobbying disclosure and gift rules (see H.R. 3140) [21MR] Crime: penalty for transmission of fraudulent communications to Congress (see H.R. 3128) [20MR] Executive departments: ban acceptance of gifts by employees (see H.R. 3797) [11JY] ------prohibit use of funds by Federal agencies to lobby for or against any legislative proposal (see H.R. 3078) [13MR] Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 3434) [10MY] Government: reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] Members of Congress: prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 432, 433, 439, 457) [10MY] [14MY] [16MY] [20JN] Taxation: clarify restrictions on lobbying expenditures of tax- exempt organizations (see H.R. 3240) [15AP] ------clarify restrictions on the lobbying and campaign activities of churches (see H.R. 2910) [31JA] Reports filed Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] LoBIONDO, FRANK A. (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced by Medicare: provide prospective payments for inpatient services relative to rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 3856) [18JY] LOCAL GOVERNMENT related term(s) Federal Aid Programs Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions Air pollution: regulatory requirements relative to upwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4339) [3OC] CERCLA: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Children and youth: extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] ------require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 4055) [11SE] Community Services Block Grant Act: composition of boards of community action agencies and nonprofit private organizations (see H.R. 4254) [27SE] Courts: limit authority of judicial remedies to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3100) [14MR] Crime: establish programs to investigate, report, and prevent bias crimes (see H.R. 3825) [16JY] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] Dams: delegation of dam safety authority to State governments (see H.R. 3641) [13JN] Dept. of Defense: assist the procurement of law enforcement equipment for counterdrug activities by State and local governments (see H.R. 2931) [1FE] Dept. of HUD: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 4064) [12SE] Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] District of Columbia: making appropriations (see H.R. 3845) [18JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 2546), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 351) [31JA] ------treatment of employees relative to participation in political campaigns (see H.R. 3918) [30JY] ------waive reduction for early retirement to assist in workforce downsizing efforts (see H.R. 3336) [25AP] Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (see H.R. 3486) [16MY] Education: allow local jurisdictions flexibility in use of certain funds (see H.R. 3135) [21MR] ------participation of local agencies in certain programs independent of State involvement (see H.R. 3313) [24AP] ------State funding for drug and violence prevention programs (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] Elections: constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 187) [25JY] Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 4031) [5SE] ------provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3212) [29MR] Federal Home Loan Bank System: authorization of loans and participation requirements relative to community development (see H.R. 3349) [30AP] Federal-State relations: improve the effectiveness of financial management and audits of State and local governments receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 3184) [28MR] Firearms: encourage States to regulate certain handguns and gather information on guns used in crimes (see H.R. 4044) [10SE] Fish and fishing: authorize certain disaster assistance to commercial fishermen through State and local governments and nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 2956) [1FE] Government: transfer certain surplus property to State and local governments (see H.R. 3731) [27JN] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 2715), consideration (see H. Res. 409) [23AP] ------reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 4136) [24SE] Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406), consideration (see H. Res. 426) [7MY] ------regulation of residential care facilities (see H.R. 2927) [1FE] Law enforcement officers: establish a national resource center and clearinghouse relative to missing or exploited children (see H.R. 3238) [15AP] ------funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 2922) [31JA] Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3162, 3168) [26MR] [27MR] National Institute of Justice: designate as focal point for law enforcement technology programs (see H. Con. Res. 227) [27SE] Roads and highways: participation by certain officials in statewide planning processes (see H.R. 3227) [29MR] Sports: regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3805) [12JY] States: establish registration, tracking, and community notification procedures relative to convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 196) [10JY] ------participation in approval process of airport development projects in neighboring States (see H.R. 3131) [20MR] Taxation: contribution limits for certain pension plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] ------modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 4099) [17SE] ------treatment of deferred compensation plans of State and local governments (see H.R. 3316) [24AP] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 3054) [7MR] Conference reports District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 2546) [31JA] [[Page 3096]] District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 3845) [1AU] Motions District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2546) [31JA] Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2546, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 104-456) [31JA] Consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 2715, Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 104-532) [23AP] District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2546) (H. Rept. 104-455) [31JA] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3845) (H. Rept. 104-689) [18JY] Effectiveness of Financial Management and Audits of State and Local Governments Receiving Federal Assistance: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3184) (H. Rept. 104-607) [6JN] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2715) (H. Rept. 104-520) [16AP] Use of Federal Funding by Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations in Accordance With Approved Local Flexibility Plans: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 104-847) [26SE] U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [25AP] LOFGREN, ZOE (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Children and youth: require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 4055) [11SE] Computers: protection of freedom of speech on-line and on the Internet (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] ------restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] Crime: sexual exploitation of children (see H.R. 4097) [17SE] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3529) [23MY] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health and pension plans (see H.R. 3528) [23MY] Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 4208) [26SE] House of Representative: access to voting records and legislative activities of Members through the official Internet home page (see H. Res. 454) [12JN] Social Security: investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 3098) [14MR] Taxation: treatment of legal expenses relative to sexual harassment suits (see H.R. 3530) [23MY] LONGLEY, JAMES B., JR. (a Representative from Maine) Bills and resolutions introduced by Armed Forces: limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (see H.R. 3308) [24AP] Federal employees: provide interest-free loans to furloughed employees (see H.R. 2842) [4JA] Maine: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824) [16JY] Roads and highways: increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see H.R. 3549) [29MY] Veterans: improve health care programs (see H.R. 3950) [2AU] LOS ANGELES, CA Bills and resolutions Medicare: extend period of applicability of enrollment mix requirement for HMOs to Watts Health Foundation (see H.R. 2923) [31JA] Reports filed Medicare Enrollment Applicability Requirement for HMOs Relative to Watts Health Foundation: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 104-844) [25SE] LOTTERIES Bills and resolutions Advertising: provide information on odds of winning (see H.R. 3010) [5MR] LOUISIANA Bills and resolutions Courts: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana (see H.R. 3046) [7MR] U.S. Civil War Center, Baton Rouge, LA: designate (see H.J. Res. 179) [16MY] United Houma Nation: Federal recognition and settlement of land claims (see H.R. 3671) [18JN] Reports filed Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 104-526) [18AP] LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions U.S. Civil War Center, Baton Rouge, LA: designate (see H.J. Res. 179) [16MY] LOWEY, NITA M. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293) [23AP] Education: provide interest subsidies for construction and renovation of schools (see H.R. 4309) [28SE] EEOC: provide funding and remedies for certain instances of sexual harassment (see H.R. 3646) [13JN] EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 4308) [28SE] Families and domestic relations: reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of prevention programs (see H.R. 3940) [1AU] Health: improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 3904) [25JY] ------permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 3582) [5JN] Insurance: treatment of prescription drugs (see H.R. 3991) [2AU] Medicare: expand coverage of part B to provide for respite care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see H.R. 3583) [5JN] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443) [10MY] Social Security: determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357) [30AP] ------treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358) [30AP] Taxation: credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3584) [5JN] ------treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 3693) [20JN] ------treatment of qualified long-term care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] Westchester County, NY: condemn anti-semitic vandalism (see H. Con. Res. 231) [28SE] Women: treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3511) [22MY] World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 2995) [29FE] LUCAS, FRANK D. (a Representative from Oklahoma) Bills and resolutions introduced by Washita Battlefield National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3099) [14MR] LUMBER INDUSTRY related term(s) Forests Bills and resolutions Colville National Forest: conduct an adaptive forest management research program (see H.R. 3485) [16MY] Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] Reports filed National Forests Timber Substitution for the Cancelled Elkhorn Ridge Timber Sale: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 104-761) [4SE] LUTHER, WILLIAM P. ``BILL'' (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: assist the procurement of law enforcement equipment for counterdrug activities by State and local governments (see H.R. 2931) [1FE] MACEO, KY Bills and resolutions William H. Natcher Bridge: designate (see H.R. 3572) [4JN] Reports filed William H. Natcher Bridge Designation: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3572) (H. Rept. 104-626) [18JN] MACKINAW (vessel) Bills and resolutions Coast Guard: cost estimate for engineering, design and retrofitting of icebreaker (see H.R. 4081) [17SE] MACON, GA Bills and resolutions William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 4119) [19SE] MAGAZINES see Publications MAGEN DAVID ADOM (Jewish foreign aid organization) Bills and resolutions International Red Cross: recognition of non-Christian symbols (see H. Res. 464) [25JN] MAGIC MOMENTS (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3082) [13MR] MAINE Bills and resolutions Motor vehicles: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824) [16JY] Roads and highways: increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see H.R. 3549) [29MY] MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Bills and resolutions Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148) [24SE] MALONEY, CAROLYN B. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee on Economics (Joint) [7MR] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Corp. for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety: abolish (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2944) [1FE] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3362) [30AP] Firearms: Civilian Marksmanship Program funding (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Foreign policy: loan guarantees for Ireland and Northern Ireland (see H.R. 2844) [4JA] Freedom of Information Act: provide public access to information in an electronic format (see H.R. 3885) [24JY] Germany: expand criteria by which Holocaust survivors may qualify for compensation (see H. Res. 501) [31JY] [[Page 3097]] Immigration: asylum reform (see H.R. 3744) [27JN] White House Travel Office: abolish (see H.R. 2888) [25JA] Women: research health risks of dioxin in tampons (see H.R. 3796) [11JY] MANAGED CARE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] MANHATTAN, NY see New York, NY MANTON, THOMAS J. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain counties in Ireland (see H.R. 3599) [6JN] Queens County, NY: declare certain areas as nonnavigable waters (see H.R. 2987) [28FE] MANZULLO, DONALD A. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Courts: limit authority of judicial remedies to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3100) [14MR] Law enforcement officers: ensure benefits for chaplains killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 3647) [13JN] MARALINDA (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3915) [30JY] MARIEMONT, OH Bills and resolutions Public lands: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 3072) [12MR] MARINE CORPS see Department of Defense MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489) [25JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708) [25JY] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [23JY] MARINE MAMMALS Bills and resolutions Ecology and environment: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489) [25JY] National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3487) [16MY] Messages Agreement With Japan Relative to Whaling: President Clinton [13FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708) [25JY] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [23JY] National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717) [29JY] MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH, AND SANCTUARIES ACT Bills and resolutions Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] MARINE RESOURCES Bills and resolutions Dept. of Commerce: convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 338) [5JA] Dept. of the Navy: enhance and increase knowledge of the oceans (see H.R. 3363) [30AP] National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3487) [16MY] National Marine Sanctuary Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3090) [14MR] Oceans: development of technology for recovery of minerals from the seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] Reports filed Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1358, Conveyance of National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory in Gloucester, MA, to Massachusetts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 104-449) [5JA] National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717) [29JY] MARITIME ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Transportation Bills and resolutions Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 3281) [22AP] MARKEY, EDWARD J. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Conferee: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] ------H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Biological weapons: control the domestic transfer of infectious agents that potentially pose a serious health threat (see H.R. 3033) [6MR] China, People's Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429) [9MY] Dept. of Energy: suspend reprocessing activities for spent nuclear fuel and radioactive target materials (see H. Con. Res. 197) [10JY] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3053) [7MR] Foreign policy: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] National Science Scholars Program: reestablish (see H.R. 3648) [13JN] Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 2929, 3782, 3790) [1FE] [11JY] Telecommunications: protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] MARRIAGE see Families and Domestic Relations MARSHALL ISLANDS, REPUBLIC OF Reports filed Marshall Islands Rongelop Resettlement Trust Fund Administration: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1332) (H. Rept. 104-471) [5MR] MARTINEZ, MATTHEW G. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Reponsibility Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Children and youth: extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] MARTINI, BILL (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Government: applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (see H.R. 3166) [27MR] Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 3413) [8MY] MARYLAND Bills and resolutions Chesapeake Bay: establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests (see H.R. 3309) [24AP] Hurricanes: disaster assistance for States impacted by Hurricane Fran (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 194) [17SE] Reports filed Jennings Randolph Lake Management Between Maryland and West Virginia: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 104-706) [24JY] MASSACHUSETTS Bills and resolutions Dept. of Commerce: convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 338) [5JA] Rivers: deauthorize a portion of the navigation project for Weymouth-Fore and Town Rivers (see H.R. 2957) [1FE] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 3405) [7MY] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1358, Conveyance of National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory in Gloucester, MA, to Massachusetts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 104-449) [5JA] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] MATHEMATICS related term(s) Engineering; Science Bills and resolutions Goals 2000--Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105) [18SE] Messages Science and Engineering Indicators--1996: President Clinton [15MY] MATSUI, ROBERT T. (a Representative from California) Appointments National Commission on Restructuring the IRS [22MY] MAURITANIA, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Human rights: violations (see H. Con. Res. 142) [1FE] McAULIFFE, ROGER P. Bills and resolutions Roger P. McAuliffe Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3834) [17JY] McCAFFREY, BARRY R. (Office of National Drug Control Policy Director) Messages National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton [29AP] [[Page 3098]] McCARTHY, KAREN (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 3992) [2AU] McCOLLUM, BILL (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Reponsibility Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Corps of Engineers: conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 4211) [26SE] Crime: encourage cooperation between law enforcement agencies and private sector security professionals (see H.R. 2996) [29FE] ------penalties for fraud and related activity involving work authorization documents relative to Social Security cards (see H.R. 3724) [26JN] ------prosecution of violent, repeat, juvenile offenders (see H.R. 3565) [4JN] ------protect proprietary economic information (see H.R. 3723) [26JN] Customs Service: refund anti-dumping duty deposits relative to certain imported orange juice (see H.R. 3922) [30JY] Elections: reform voter registration procedures (see H.R. 4209) [26SE] Florida: designate the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek and Rock Springs Run for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 3155) [22MR] Foreign countries: violations of arbitral obligations under international law (see H.R. 2970) [23FE] Government: applicability of criminal laws pertaining to fraud or false statements to all branches of Government (H.R. 3166), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 535) [25SE] Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 3385) [1MY] Immigration: allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 4210) [26SE] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] Taxation: treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4311) [28SE] Tourist trade: revitalize industry and provide airport security (see H.R. 4312) [28SE] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4258) [27SE] Reports filed Early Release of Prisoners Upon Completion of Drug Treatment Programs: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2650) (H. Rept. 104-602) [31MY] Government Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3166) (H. Rept. 104-680) [16JY] Interstate Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2980) (H. Rept. 104-557) [6MY] Protect Proprietary Economic Information: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 104-788) [16SE] Release of Relevant Information on Violent Sex Offenders: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2137) (H. Rept. 104- 555) [6MY] U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 104-541) [29AP] Utility of Motor Vehicle Title Information to Law Enforcement Officers: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2803) (H. Rept. 104-618) [12JN] Witness and Jury Retaliation and Tampering Prevention: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3120) (H. Rept. 104-549) [1MY] McCRERY, JIM (a Representative from Louisiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] McDADE, JOSEPH M. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Justice: establish ethics standards for prosecutors (see H.R. 3386) [1MY] Dept. of the Navy: enhance and increase knowledge of the oceans (see H.R. 3363) [30AP] Flag--U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 177) [30AP] Taxation: treatment of certain capital gains deposited in individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3550) [29MY] William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA: designate (see H.R. 3364) [30AP] McDERMOTT, JIM (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3482) [16MY] Tariff: skis and snowboards (see H.R. 4212) [26SE] Taxation: credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 4176) [25SE] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3807) [12JY] McDOUGAL, JAMES B. Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: pardoning of individuals convicted in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation (see H. Con. Res. 218) [25SE] McDOUGAL, SUSAN Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: pardoning of individuals convicted in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation (see H. Con. Res. 218) [25SE] McHALE, PAUL (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see H.R. 4259) [27SE] Roosevelt, Theodore: award the Congressional Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3966) [2AU] Taxation: treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 2962) [6FE] McHUGH, JOHN M. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Federal employees: provide compensation for employees for performance of emergency services during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2848) [4JA] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 4177) [25SE] Postal Service: reform (see H.R. 3717) [25JN] McINNIS, SCOTT (a Representative from Colorado) Bills and resolutions introduced by Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 165), consideration (see H. Res. 386) [20MR] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492) [30JY] Collbaran reclamation project: land conveyance (see H.R. 3366) [30AP] Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (see H. Res. 395) [29MR] Gunnison National Monument: designate Black Canyon as national park, recreation area, and conservation area (see H.R. 3365) [30AP] Hinsdale, CO: land exchange (see H.R. 4213) [26SE] House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 412) [24AP] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), consideration (see H. Res. 474) [10JY] Occupational Safety and Health Act: establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 4178) [25SE] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492) [30JY] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] Taxation: treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Somalia (see H.R. 4179) [25SE] Motions offered by Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (H. Res. 395) [15AP] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Consideration of H.J. Res. 159, Require a Three-Fifths Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Revenue: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 395) (H. Rept. 104-513) [29MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 165, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 386) (H. Rept. 104-489) [20MR] Consideration of H.R. 3396, Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 474) (H. Rept. 104-666) [10JY] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] House Rules Relative to Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 104-535) [24AP] McINTOSH, DAVID M. (a Representative from Indiana) Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for maintenance and revision of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3404) [7MY] FDA: require full documentation of breast implant information (see H. Res. 527) [19SE] Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 4136) [24SE] McKEON, HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (see H.R. 2988) [28FE] [[Page 3099]] McKINNEY, CYNTHIA A. (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252) [16AP] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2863) [22JA] Taxation: increase child care credit and eliminate the exclusion of income relative to foreign sales corporations (see H.R. 3332) [25AP] ------reduce certain benefits allowable to profitable, large corporations that make workforce reductions (see H.R. 3333) [25AP] McNULTY, MICHAEL R. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 2849) [4JA] MEDALS see Awards, Medals, Prizes MEDRX III (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4163) [24SE] MEEHAN, MARTIN T. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Bills and resolutions introduced by Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 3405) [7MY] Tariff: certain water resistant wool trousers (see H.R. 3718) [25JN] Technology: competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] MEEK, CARRIE P. (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced by Brown, Ronald H.: tribute (see H. Res. 404) [16AP] Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 3558) [30MY] Contracts: treatment of Federal contracts relative to Government shutdowns (see H.R. 2963) [6FE] Dept. of Commerce: tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 404) [16AP] Firearms: apply revenue from firearms sales tax and dealer licensing fees to gunshot victims health care fund (see H.R. 2865) [23JA] MEMBERS OF CONGRESS related term(s) Congress; House of Representatives; Senate; Votes in House Appointments Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations [15AP] Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Committee on Economics (Joint) [7MR] Bills and resolutions Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 4223) [26SE] Baker, Representative Richard H.: election to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (see H. Res. 467) [26JN] Bass, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 539) [26SE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 462) [25JN] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 367, 408, 414, 447, 523) [28FE] [22AP] [25AP] [5JN] [17SE] Congress: increase understanding and usage of the Internet (see H. Con. Res. 185) [13JN] ------notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 325) [3JA] ------reform lobbying disclosure and gift rules (see H.R. 3140) [21MR] Constitutional amendments: use of false statements during official duties (see H.J. Res. 188) [2AU] Crime: punish false statements during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 3996) [2AU] Elections: clarify procedure for determining State population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 3589) [5JN] Emerson, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 459) [25JN] Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 3434) [10MY] Funderburk, Representative: election to Committee on Agriculture (House) (see H. Res. 509) [2AU] Government: reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] House of Representative: access to voting records and legislative activities of Members through the official Internet home page (see H. Res. 454) [12JN] House of Representatives: establish a commission on size of membership and election process (see H.R. 4076) [12SE] ------establish disclosure requirements relative to franked mail (see H.R. 3772) [10JY] ------implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 513) [2AU] ------official mail allowance (see H.R. 3771) [10JY] ------official travel restrictions to foreign countries during periods of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 2841) [3JA] ------prevent mass mailings during an election year (see H.R. 3773) [10JY] ------provide for a nonvoting delegate from the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3879, 4067) [23JY] [12SE] ------reduce number of pieces of mail constituting a mass mailing (see H.R. 3774) [10JY] ------require Members to submit annual reports on federally funded travel for publication in the Congressional Record (see H. Res. 423) [2MY] ------transition for new Members (see H.R. 3544) [29MY] House Rules: improve committee operations, procedures, and staffing (see H. Res. 480) [16JY] ------prohibit foreign travel by retiring Members (see H. Res. 361) [1FE] ------provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] ------question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354) [31JA] ------reform trust relationships (see H. Res. 477) [12JY] ------require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 510, 519) [2AU] [11SE] ------require Members to establish office policies relative to the use of computer software, programs, and data bases (see H. Res. 533) [24SE] Income: adjust pay relative to congressional performance (see H.R. 3276) [18AP] ------eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3956) [2AU] Jackson, Representative: election to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (see H. Res. 337) [5JA] Klug, Representative: election to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (see H. Res. 485) [22JY] McNulty, Representative: election to the Committee on Ways and Means (House) (see H. Res. 344) [25JA] Neumann, Representative: election to the Committee on the Budget (House) (see H. Res. 357) [1FE] Pensions: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 3310, 3447, 4011) [24AP] [10MY] [2AU] ------retirement eligibility (see H.R. 3887) [24JY] Political ethics: prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 432, 433, 439, 457) [10MY] [14MY] [16MY] [20JN] Rose, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 538) [26SE] Reports filed Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Bass: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 104-853) [26SE] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Rose: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 104-852) [26SE] House of Representatives Official Allowance That Represents Administrative Reforms: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 104-482) [14MR] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] Provide for a Nonvoting Delegate From the Northern Mariana Islands in the House of Representatives: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4067) (H. Rept. 104-856) [27SE] MENENDEZ, ROBERT (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 226) [27SE] Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (see H.R. 3573) [4JN] Small business: provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (see H.R. 3967) [2AU] MENTAL HEALTH Bills and resolutions Federal employees: appeals process relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3205) [29MR] ------selection of certain physicians to provide medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3204) [29MR] ------treatment of medical opinions relative to workers' compensation claims (see H.R. 3203) [29MR] Medicaid: preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3632) [12JN] National Mental Health Parity Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] National objectives: policy to provide health care coverage to individuals with severe mental illnesses (see H.R. 4045, 4058) [10SE] [11SE] Reports filed Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] MERCHANT MARINE ACT Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of certain shipping cost differentials (see H.R. 4343) [3OC] MERCHANT MARINE INDUSTRY related term(s) Cargo Transportation; Ships and Vessels Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of certain shipping cost differentials relative to Merchant Marine Act (see H.R. 4343) [3OC] Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 3281) [22AP] Veterans: extend pay benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during or immediately after World War II (see H.R. 3614) [11JN] MERCURY-CONTAINING AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MANAGEMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] METCALF, JACK (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced by Financial institutions: offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses and allow interest payments on demand deposits (see H.R. 3993) [2AU] Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 4132) [23SE] Native Americans: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 2997) [29FE] ------require uniform appraisals of certain leaseholds of restricted Indian lands (see H.R. 4260) [27SE] [[Page 3100]] METHAMPHETAMINE CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3067) [12MR] METRIC SYSTEM Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: exempt from metric system requirements relative to nuclear facilities (see H.R. 3164) [26MR] Roads and highways: modification of signs (see H.R. 3617) [12JN] Weights and measures: conversion requirements (see H.R. 4233) [27SE] Reports filed Metric System Conversion Requirements: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 104-639) [26JN] METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY Reports filed Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] MEXICO, UNITED STATES OF Bills and resolutions Economy: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] Foreign aid: make conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947; H.J. Res. 162) [1FE] [5MR] Foreign countries: border-crossing fees for vehicles or pedestrians entering the U.S. from Canada or Mexico (see H. Con. Res. 152) [14MR] Foreign trade: duty rate adjustment of tomatoes from Mexico relative to import surges (see H.R. 2902) [26JA] ------require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014) [2AU] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] ------U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] Trucking industry: safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] MEXICO-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP Appointments Members [1MY] MEYERS, JAN (a Representative from Kansas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Contracts: minimize unfair competition between Federal Prison Industries and private firms (see H.R. 3745) [27JN] Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of president (see H.R. 4098) [17SE] Small business: extend the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 3158) [25MR] ------improve certain programs (see H.R. 3719, 3720) [26JN] ------provide development assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3994) [2AU] ------strengthen Federal contracting opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4313) [28SE] Reports filed Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2715) (H. Rept. 104-520) [16AP] Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3719) (H. Rept. 104-750) [2AU] Small Business Technology Transfer Program: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 104-850) [26SE] MICA, JOHN L. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] Executive Office of the President: applicability of certain laws (see H.R. 3452) [14MY] Federal employees: amend civil service laws (see H.R. 3841) [17JY] Klug, Representative: election to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (see H. Res. 485) [22JY] National Historical Publications and Records Commission: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3625) [12JN] Veterans: strengthen veterans' preference and increase employment opportunities (see H.R. 3586) [5JN] MICHIGAN Bills and resolutions Coast Guard: conveyance of Presque Isle Light Station, MI (see H.R. 3344) [25AP] ------conveyance of St. Helena Island Light Station, MI (see H.R. 3278) [18AP] Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: authorize improvements to a county road and prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive (see H.R. 2958) [1FE] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Michigan to conduct ``To Strengthen Michigan Families'' project (see H.R. 3732) [27JN] Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: permit certain persons to continue to use and occupy certain areas (see H.R. 3970, 4023) [2AU] [4SE] MICROENTERPRISE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3846) [18JY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3846) (H. Rept. 104-715) [29JY] MIDDLE EAST Bills and resolutions Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365, 374) [27FE] [7MR] Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] ------prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332) [30SE] Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3107) [19MR] ------provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (see H.R. 3074) [13MR] Iraq: anniversary of gas bomb attack against Kurds (see H. Res. 379) [12MR] Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 209) [2AU] Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces (see H. Con. Res. 200) [24JY] Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (see H. Con. Res. 149) [7MR] Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3418) [8MY] Messages Israel Loan Guarantees: President Clinton [3JA] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton [12MR] [16MY] [16SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [13FE] [23JY] National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton [22JA] National Emergency Relative to Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton [13FE] Reports filed Iran and Libya Sanctions Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3107) (H. Rept. 104-523) [17JN] Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495) [25MR] Terrorist Attack on U.S. Peacekeeping Forces in Saudi Arabia: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 200) (H. Rept. 104-805) [17SE] MIDDLE EAST DEVELOPMENT BANK Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions to international funds and development banks (see H.R. 3399) [7MY] MIGRANT WORKERS see Agriculture MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT Bills and resolutions Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 4077) [12SE] MILITARY ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid MILLENDER-McDONALD, JUANITA (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 518) [11SE] MILLENNIUM SOCIETY Bills and resolutions Activities: coordinate to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 3631) [12JN] MILLER, DAN (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261) [27SE] MILLER, GEORGE (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: fair payment for use of Bureau of Reclamation water (see H.R. 3917) [30JY] Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125) [19SE] Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] ------make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947) [1FE] ------safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] Native Americans: extend tribal authority to manage certain Federal programs that directly benefit Native Americans (see H.R. 3034) [6MR] NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 521) [12SE] Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] MINGE, DAVID (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced by Budget: use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137) [31JA] House Rules: allow consideration of floor amendments supported by 20 percent of both the majority and minority membership (see H. Res. 548) [27SE] ------reform trust relationships (see H. Res. 477) [12JY] [[Page 3101]] MINING AND MINERAL RESOURCES related term(s) Bureau of Mines Bills and resolutions Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Marine resources: development of technology for recovery of minerals from the ocean seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] Public lands: land exchange between Arkansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 3088) [14MR] Taxation: provide equivalent rates on liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas (see H.R. 3315) [24AP] ------treatment of certain accounts involved in the acquisition of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (see H.R. 3047) [7MR] Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2967) [23FE] Messages Alaska Mineral Resources Report: President Clinton [17AP] Reports filed Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] Ski Area Permit Issuance Regulations and Mineral Leasing Law Suspensions in National Forest Ski Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 104-516) [15AP] Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2967) (H. Rept. 104-536) [24AP] MINK, PATSY T. (a Representative from Hawaii) Bills and resolutions introduced by Foreign trade: duty-free treatment of certain materials used in the Gemini Telescope Project (see H.R. 3516) [22MY] Government: relief for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and employees of Federal contractors for expenses incurred during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2857) [5JA] Haleakala National Park: funding for additions (see H.R. 2948) [1FE] House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] Housing: prohibit increase of security deposit in units receiving Federal rental housing assistance (see H.R. 3679) [19JN] INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 4056) [11SE] Taxation: treatment of sale and subsequent purchase of principal residences (see H.R. 3035) [6MR] MINNESOTA Bills and resolutions Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: improve access and use (see H.R. 3297) [23AP] Public lands: enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (see H.R. 3470) [16MY] Voyageurs National Park Intergovernmental Council: establish (see H.R. 3880) [23JY] MINORITIES Bills and resolutions Civil rights: prevent law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092) [17SE] ------prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 3702) [24JN] Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] Financial institutions: require performance data reporting to verify availability of credit on a nondiscriminatory basis (see H.R. 3826) [16JY] Government: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] Health: modify certain programs relative to minority women (see H.R. 3179) [27MR] Major League Baseball: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148) [24SE] Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial or multiethnic'' on classification lists (see H.R. 3920) [30JY] Selma, AL: recognition of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church as symbol of the struggle for and achievement of African-American voting rights (see H. Res. 487) [22JY] Small business: provide development assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3994) [2AU] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1179) (H. Rept. 104-758) [4SE] Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] MISSING IN ACTION Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: restore missing person status to certain civilian and contractor employees (see H.R. 4000) [2AU] Reports filed Restore Missing Person Status to Certain Dept. of Defense Civilian and Contract Employees: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 4000) (H. Rept. 104-806) [17SE] MISSISSIPPI Bills and resolutions G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate (see H.R. 3253) [16AP] Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (see H.R. 2939) [1FE] Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway: designate certain locks and dams (see H.R. 3432) [9MY] MISSOURI Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Bills and resolutions Emerson, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 459) [25JN] Mark Twain National Forest, MO: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 3464) [15MY] Reports filed Mark Twain National Forest, MO, Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3464) (H. Rept. 104-654) [8JY] MISSOURI (U.S.S.) Bills and resolutions San Francisco, CA: transfer to U.S.S. Missouri Allied Forces Memorial (see H.R. 4066) [12SE] MOAKLEY, JOHN JOSEPH (a Representative from Massachusetts) Bills and resolutions introduced by Schools: maximize use of available technology (see H.R. 4180) [25SE] Motions offered by House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 412) [25AP] MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF related term(s) Commonwealth of Independent States Bills and resolutions Russia: removal of Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 145) [1FE] MOLINARI, SUSAN (a Representative from New York) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (see H.R. 2949) [1FE] Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of minority children (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] Railroads: reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 3335) [25AP] Taxation: treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] MOLLIE BEATTIE ALASKA WILDERNESS AREA ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3706) [24JN] MOLLOHAN, ALAN B. (a Representative from West Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] Motions offered by Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643) [5JA] MONEY related term(s) Coins Appointments Conferees: S. 1136, Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act [4JN] Bills and resolutions Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see H.R. 3793) [11JY] Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221, 3246) [29MR] [15AP] ------notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727) [26JN] Credit: prohibit extensions relative to gambling (see H.R. 4337) [1OC] Crime: development and implementation of national financial crimes strategy (see H.R. 3931) [31JY] Currency: establish interagency task force relative to the holding and counterfeiting of U.S. currency in foreign countries (see H.R. 3007) [5MR] ------use of tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired (see H. Res. 385) [14MR] FRS: use of surplus funds to cover Financing Corp. obligations (see H.R. 3261) [17AP] Social Security: investment of surplus from trust funds and protection from public debt limit (see H.R. 3636) [13JN] ------investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 3098) [14MR] Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] Motions Crime: control and prevent commercial counterfeiting (S. 1136) [4JN] Reports filed Control and Prevent Commercial Counterfeiting of Money: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2511) (H. Rept. 104-556) [6MY] MONGOLIA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 4086) [17SE] Messages Mongolian Emigration Laws and Policies: President Clinton [5SE] MONOPOLIES related term(s) Antitrust Policy Bills and resolutions Sports: regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3805) [12JY] Reports filed Fan Freedom and Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2740) (H. Rept. 104-656) [8JY] [[Page 3102]] MONTANA Bills and resolutions Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Southwest Montana Heritage and Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 3318) [24AP] Water: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (see H.R. 4188) [25SE] Yellowstone River Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3317) [24AP] Reports filed Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1467) (H. Rept. 104-769) [4SE] MONTGOMERY, AL Reports filed Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] MONTGOMERY, G.V. (SONNY) (a Representative from Mississippi) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand services at veterans medical centers (see H.R. 3117) [20MR] ------require that educational assistance programs offices be located within the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3036) [6MR] Veterans: eliminate double taxation of lump sum separation benefits and compensation for a service-connected disability (see H.R. 3183) [28MR] ------reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3119) [20MR] Veterans Health Administration: establishment of research corporations at VA medical centers (see H.R. 3285) [23AP] MONTOURSVILLE, PA Bills and resolutions Disasters: tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York (see H. Con. Res. 204) [26JY] MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS Bills and resolutions American Battle Monuments Commission: repair and maintenance of war memorials (see H.R. 3248, 3673) [16AP] [19JN] Arlington National Cemetery: reburial of unknown Civil War soldiers (see H.R. 3854, 3855) [18JY] Battle of Midway National Memorial: establish (see H.R. 3597) [6JN] Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see H.R. 3707) [25JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: recognize contributions of all American citizens in the National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 158) [29MR] ------restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 216) [24SE] Devils Tower National Monument: retain name of mountain (see H.R. 4020) [4SE] Gunnison National Monument: designate Black Canyon as national park, recreation area, and conservation area (see H.R. 3365) [30AP] Missouri (U.S.S.): transfer to U.S.S. Missouri Allied Forces Memorial, San Francisco, CA (see H.R. 4066) [12SE] National monuments: limit authority of the President to designate certain areas (see H.R. 4118) [19SE] ------limit authority of the President to designate certain areas in California (see H.R. 4242) [27SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4120) [19SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] ------require an act of Congress to extend or establish (see H.R. 4147, 4214) [24SE] [26SE] Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 183) [11JY] Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (see H.R. 3442) [10MY] Reports filed Repair and Maintenance of War Memorials by the American Battle Monuments Commission: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3673) (H. Rept. 104-649) [27JN] MOORE, MATTHEW Reports filed White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] MOORHEAD, CARLOS J. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1136, Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act [4JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Courts: improve operation and administration of Federal courts (see H.R. 3968) [2AU] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 4314) [28SE] Foreign trade: prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531) [23MY] Intellectual Property Assembly of the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3808) [12JY] Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 189) [4SE] Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation (see H.R. 3460) [15MY] Television: regulation of network signals on satellite carriers (see H.R. 3192) [28MR] Motions offered by Money: control and prevent commercial counterfeiting (S. 1136) [4JN] Reports filed Clarify Rules Governing Court Venues: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 677) (H. Rept. 104-800) [17SE] Clarify Rules Governing Removal of Cases to Federal Court: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 533) (H. Rept. 104-799) [17SE] Control and Prevent Commercial Counterfeiting of Money: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2511) (H. Rept. 104-556) [6MY] Federal Court Operations and Administration Improvements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3968) (H. Rept. 104- 798) [17SE] National Film Preservation Board Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 104-558) [6MY] Patent and Trademark Office Conversion to Government Corporation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 104- 784) [12SE] Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1861) (H. Rept. 104-554) [6MY] MORALITY AND ETHICS Bills and resolutions Dept. of Justice: establish ethics standards for prosecutors (see H.R. 3386) [1MY] Executive Office of the President: civil remedies for the request or receipt of protected records for nonroutine use (see H.R. 3687) [20JN] Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 3434) [10MY] Marriage: define and protect institution (see H.R. 3396) [7MY] ------define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), consideration (see H. Res. 474) [10JY] National Character Counts Week: designate (see H. Res. 413) [24AP] Office of Government Ethics: extend authorization (see H.R. 3235) [15AP] Motions Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396) [12JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3396, Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 474) (H. Rept. 104-666) [10JY] Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3396) (H. Rept. 104-664) [9JY] Office of Government Ethics Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 104-595) [29MY] MORAN, JAMES P. (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] George Washington's birthday ceremonies delegation [9FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program (see H.R. 3012) [5MR] Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294) [23AP] Education: participation of local agencies in certain programs independent of State involvement (see H.R. 3313) [24AP] Executive departments: enable agencies to design personnel systems relative to their mission (see H.R. 3483) [16MY] Federal employees: allow loans under the Thrift Savings Plan for child adoption expenses (see H.R. 3129) [20MR] ------provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3532) [23MY] ------treatment of deferred annuities during time between separation from Government service and when payments commence (see H.R. 2978) [27FE] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 3390) [2MY] International relations: improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (see H.R. 3725) [26JN] Members of Congress: prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 433) [14MY] Petroleum: regulation of above-ground storage tanks (see H.R. 3283) [22AP] Yugoslavia: human and political rights of the Bosnian people of the Sanjak region in Serbia and Montenegro (see H. Con. Res. 217) [24SE] MORELLA, CONSTANCE A. (a Representative from Maryland) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (see H.R. 3857) [18JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 216) [24SE] Commission on the Advancement of Women in the Science and Engineering Work Forces: establish (see H.R. 3726) [26JN] Education: tuition prepayment plans that guarantee a college education at a fixed price (see H. Res. 506) [1AU] FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 3484) [16MY] Federal employees: establish demonstration project to assess feasibility of temporary placement of displaced workers in other Federal or private employment (see H.R. 3649) [13JN] ------extend health insurance and survivor annuity benefits to certain former spouses (see H.R. 4153) [24SE] ------pension eligibility of former spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3574) [4JN] [[Page 3103]] Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program: coverage of certain judicial officials (see H.R. 3295) [23AP] Insurance: prohibit denial of health coverage based on status as victim of domestic violence (see H.R. 3145) [21MR] Legislative branch of the Government: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] Social Security: placement of children with adult relatives who meet State child protection standards (see H.R. 3650) [13JN] Taxation: dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 4154) [24SE] U.S. Soccer Federation: support efforts to bring 1999 Women's World Cup tournament to the U.S. (see H. Res. 359) [1FE] Women: funding for research relative to alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3175) [27MR] ------preventive health programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3174) [27MR] ------research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3176) [27MR] MORTON, L. CLURE Bills and resolutions L. Clure Morton Post Office and Courthouse, Cookeville, TN: designate (see H.R. 4070) [12SE] MOTHER TERESA Bills and resolutions Citizenship: confer honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 191) [10SE] Reports filed Confer Honorary U.S. Citizenship on Mother Teresa: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 104-796) [17SE] MOTION PICTURES Bills and resolutions Cagney, James: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3765) [9JY] Taxation: treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 3677) [19JN] Reports filed National Film Preservation Board Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 104-558) [6MY] MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION AND COST SAVINGS ACT Messages Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report: President Clinton [3OC] MOTOR VEHICLES Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions Children and youth: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] Crime: establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 4286) [28SE] ------Federal penalties for carjacking (see H.R. 3676) [19JN] ------use of bar encoding to facilitate identification and recovery of stolen vehicles (see H.R. 4279) [28SE] Custom Service: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to U.S. emission standards (see H.R. 3961) [2AU] Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 4128) [20SE] Employment: payment of wages to individuals who use employer-owned vehicles (H.R. 1227), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] FCC: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 3419) [8MY] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] Interstate commerce: entitle certain armored car crew members to lawfully carry a weapon (see H.R. 3431) [9MY] Maine: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824) [16JY] Mexico: safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3375, 3395, 3415, 3420, 3457) [1MY] [7MY] [8MY] [15MY] ------gasoline tax (H.R. 3415), consideration (see H. Res. 436) [16MY] ------transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372, 3384) [1MY] Registration: establish national requirements for the titling and registration of salvage of certain rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 2900) [25JA] Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (see H.R. 2988) [28FE] ------increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see H.R. 3549) [29MY] ------participation by certain officials in statewide planning processes (see H.R. 3227) [29MR] Safety: remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3480, 3492) [16MY] Taxation: application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 4090) [17SE] Transportation: prohibit smoking in any federally financed transportation facility (see H.R. 4333) [30SE] ------requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see H.R. 3356) [30AP] ------transfer authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 3840) [17JY] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] ------limit the applicability of hazardous material transportation registration and fee requirements relative to the transport of crude oil and condensate (see H.R. 3188) [28MR] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 194) [17SE] White House: use of Pennsylvania Avenue for vehicular traffic (see H. Res. 458) [20JN] Conference reports Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Messages Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report: President Clinton [3OC] Motions Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] Petroleum: gasoline tax (H.R. 3415) [21MY] Reports filed Carjacking Correction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3676) (H. Rept. 104-787) [16SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 1227, Employee Commuting Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 3415, Gasoline Tax: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 104-580) [16MY] Employee Commuting Flexibility Act: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 1227) (H. Rept. 104- 585) [20MY] Entitle Certain Armored Car Crew Members To Lawfully Carry a Weapon: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3431) (H. Rept. 104-623) [17JN] Gasoline Tax: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3415) (H. Rept. 104-576) [16MY] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807) [18SE] Utility of Motor Vehicle Title Information to Law Enforcement Officers: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2803) (H. Rept. 104-618) [12JN] MOUNTAINS Bills and resolutions Devils Tower National Monument: retain name of mountain (see H.R. 4020) [4SE] San Isabel National Forest, CO: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 3969) [2AU] Talladega National Forest: designate certain lands as the Dugger Mountain Wilderness (see H.R. 4087) [17SE] MUNICIPALITIES see Urban Areas MURTHA, JOHN P. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Unemployment: emergency compensation (see H.R. 4263) [27SE] MUSEUMS Bills and resolutions Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see H.R. 4084) [17SE] Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3628) [12JN] Smithsonian Institution: authorize construction of the National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center (see H.R. 3933) [31JY] Messages National Endowment for the Humanities: President Clinton [17AP] MUSIC AND DANCE related term(s) Arts and Humanities Bills and resolutions African-American music: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 151) [12MR] American Folklife Preservation Act: repeal (see H.R. 3491) [16MY] Messages National Endowment for the Arts: President Clinton [12JN] National Endowment for the Humanities: President Clinton [17AP] Reports filed American Folklife Preservation Act Repeal: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3491) (H. Rept. 104-710) [26JY] MUTUAL FUNDS see Securities MYANMAR, UNION OF see Burma MYERS, JOHN T. (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 3816) [16JY] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 3816) [12SE] Motions offered by Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3816) [5SE] Reports filed Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-782) [12SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-679) [16JY] MYRICK, SUE (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by Courts: sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm during commission of a crime (see H.R. 4181) [25SE] [[Page 3104]] Crime: punish false statements during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 3996) [2AU] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Members of Congress: constitutional amendment relative to use of false statements during official duties (see H.J. Res. 188) [2AU] Tariff: 2-amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid, methyl ester (see H.R. 2889) [25JA] Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 3054) [7MR] MYTON, UT Bills and resolutions Utah Division of Wildlife Resources: transfer lands (see H.R. 3627) [12JN] NADLER, JERROLD (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced by Aviation: require installation of certain explosive detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 4117) [19SE] FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626) [12JN] Financial institutions: enhance surveillance pictures for use in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 3533) [23MY] Health: improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 3587) [5JN] ------prohibit certain clauses in health plans that indemnify the insurer against liability (see H.R. 3695) [20JN] Insurance: prohibit use of financial incentives to encourage health care practitioners to limit medical tests, services, and treatments (see H.R. 3694) [20JN] Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3941, 4042) [1AU] [10SE] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3071) [12MR] NAFTA see Treaties and Agreements NARCOTICS see Drugs NATCHER, WILLIAM H. (a former Representative from Kentucky) Reports filed William H. Natcher Bridge Designation: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3572) (H. Rept. 104-626) [18JN] NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Messages National Achievements in Aeronautics and Space: President Clinton [26JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions National Historical Publications and Records Commission: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3625) [12JN] NATIONAL BROADCASTING CO. (NBC) Bills and resolutions Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484) [18JY] NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Bills and resolutions Research: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see H.R. 3583) [5JN] NATIONAL CEMETERIES related term(s) Cemeteries and Funerals Bills and resolutions Burial: clarify eligibility of certain minors (see H.R. 2850) [4JA] Crime: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 3901) [25JY] NATIONAL CENTER FOR HISTORY IN THE SCHOOLS Bills and resolutions Education: express disapproval of the National Center for History in the Schools standards for teaching U.S. and world history (see H. Res. 348) [25JA] NATIONAL CENTER FOR RURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4140) [24SE] NATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK Bills and resolutions Designate (see H. Res. 413) [24AP] NATIONAL COMMISSION ON RESTRUCTURING THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Appointments Members [22MY] NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Appointments Members [23JY] NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE LONG-TERM SOLVENCY OF THE MEDICARE PROGRAM Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3992) [2AU] NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: prohibit removal of certain members of the National Credit Union Administration Board and the Board of Directors of the FDIC (see H.R. 3976) [2AU] NATIONAL DEBT see Public Debt NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS Messages Report: President Clinton [28MR] [12JN] NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES Messages Report: President Clinton [17AP] NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACT Bills and resolutions Programs: extend (see H.R. 3645) [13JN] NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY ACADEMY Bills and resolutions Feasibility study (see H.R. 4175) [25SE] NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION BOARD Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 104-558) [6MY] NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Bills and resolutions Favre, Brett: Most Valuable Player Award recipient (see H. Res. 335, 339) [5JA] Green Bay Packers (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 335) [5JA] Reports filed Fan Freedom and Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2740) (H. Rept. 104-656) [8JY] NATIONAL FORESTS Bills and resolutions Apache National Forest: conveyance of land to the Alpine Elementary School District (see H.R. 3547) [29MY] California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 4082) [17SE] Colville National Forest: conduct an adaptive forest management research program (see H.R. 3485) [16MY] Forest Service: remove restrictions on acquisitions from other Federal agencies for improved firefighting (see H.R. 3417) [8MY] Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145) [24SE] Lincoln National Historic Trail: designate as a component of the National Trails System (see H.R. 4187) [25SE] Mark Twain National Forest, MO: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 3464) [15MY] National Forest Foundation: authorize and extend certain activities (see H.R. 4171) [25SE] San Isabel National Forest, CO: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 3969) [2AU] Snoqualmie National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. 3497) [21MY] Talladega National Forest: designate certain lands as the Dugger Mountain Wilderness (see H.R. 4087) [17SE] Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] Utah: land acquisition in Sterling Forest Reserve relative to winter Olympic games (see H.R. 3907) [26JY] Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (see H.R. 3581) [5JN] Wilderness areas: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 4144) [24SE] Reports filed Apache National Forest Land Conveyance to the Alpine Elementary School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3547) (H. Rept. 104-759) [4SE] Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest Designation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 104-772) [4SE] Mark Twain National Forest, MO, Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3464) (H. Rept. 104-654) [8JY] National Forests Timber Substitution for the Cancelled Elkhorn Ridge Timber Sale: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 104-761) [4SE] Ski Area Permit Issuance Regulations and Mineral Leasing Law Suspensions in National Forest Ski Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 104-516) [15AP] Snoqualmie National Forest Boundary Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3497) (H. Rept. 104-816) [23SE] Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2518) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] NATIONAL GEOLOGIC MAPPING ACT Bills and resolutions Reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3198) [29MR] Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3198) (H. Rept. 104-668) [11JY] NATIONAL GUARD Bills and resolutions Federal employees: military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 3311) [24AP] Law enforcement: authorize participation in drug interdiction efforts (see H.R. 3524) [23MY] NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3625) [12JN] NATIONAL HOLIDAYS see Special Days and Holidays NATIONAL HOUSING ACT Bills and resolutions Housing: authorize, revise, and extend certain Federal programs (see H.R. 3743) [27JN] NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORP. Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3162, 3168) [26MR] [27MR] NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL IMAGING Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4196) [26SE] [[Page 3105]] NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE Bills and resolutions Law enforcement: designate as focal point for law enforcement technology programs (see H. Con. Res. 227) [27SE] NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY Bills and resolutions Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH Bills and resolutions Diseases: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 3331) [25AP] National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see H.R. 3583) [5JN] National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases (see H.R. 3001) [29FE] National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 4196) [26SE] Women: preventive health programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3174) [27MR] ------research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3176) [27MR] NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4283) [28SE] NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Collective bargaining: permit additional remedies in certain unfair labor practice cases (see H.R. 3764) [9JY] Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 3211) [29MR] NLRB: resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (see H.R. 4247) [27SE] NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD Bills and resolutions Courts: allow individuals against whom injunctive relief is sought an opportunity to review and respond to legal memoranda and documents (see H.R. 3091) [14MR] Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 3211) [29MR] Labor rulings: resolution of unfair labor practice complaints in a timely manner (see H.R. 4247) [27SE] Messages Veto of H.R. 743, Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: President Clinton [30JY] NATIONAL LAKESHORES Bills and resolutions Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: authorize improvements to a county road and prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive (see H.R. 2958) [1FE] NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES ACT Bills and resolutions Reauthorize (see H.R. 3487) [16MY] Reports filed Reauthorize: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717) [29JY] NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4045) [10SE] Implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] NATIONAL MONUMENTS see Monuments and Memorials NATIONAL OBJECTIVES related term(s) Domestic policy Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions Budget: reform process (see H.R. 4285) [28SE] Crime: development and implementation of national financial crimes strategy (see H.R. 3931) [31JY] ------encourage cooperation between law enforcement agencies and private sector security professionals (see H.R. 2996) [29FE] ------national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 2992) [29FE] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] ------use of certain grant funds to provide parental education (see H.R. 3833) [17JY] Education: develop elementary and secondary school curriculum standards (see H.R. 3257) [16AP] ------improve quality of technical education in manufacturing and vocational technologies (see H.R. 3191) [28MR] ------promote science and technology (see H.R. 3709) [25JN] ------restore equal educational opportunity (see H.R. 4304) [28SE] ------State funding for drug and violence prevention programs (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] Families and domestic relations: enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266) [17AP] Goals 2000--Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105) [18SE] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 4052) [11SE] ------establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 4075) [12SE] ------modify certain programs relative to minority women (see H.R. 3179) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893, 3013, 3063, 3070, 3103, 3130, 3160, 3185) [25JA] [5MR] [12MR] [18MR] [20MR] [26MR] [28MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (see H. Res. 392) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] ------national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 3787) [11JY] ------require health plans to provide coverage (see H.R. 4110, 4300) [18SE] [28SE] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] ------access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration (see H. Res. 384) [14MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] Intelligence services: reorganize and reform management of intelligence community (see H.R. 3237) [15AP] Mental health: national policy to provide health care coverage to individuals with severe mental illnesses (see H.R. 4045, 4058) [10SE] [11SE] National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3198) [29MR] National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3162, 3168) [26MR] [27MR] National Mental Health Parity Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] Project for American Renewal: implement (see H.R. 3716) [25JN] Public housing: Federal commitment to eliminate crime (see H.R. 3150) [21MR] Social Security: reform Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] White House: use of Pennsylvania Avenue for vehicular traffic (see H. Res. 458) [20JN] Women: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3178) [27MR] Conference reports Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Messages Economic Report: President Clinton [16FE] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton [29AP] Motions Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [28MR] [11JN] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), conference report [1AU] Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [21MR] [11SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report [25SE] Reports filed Blood Supply Protection From Infectious Diseases: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-746) [2AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] [[Page 3106]] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [8MR] [21MR] ------Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3070) (H. Rept. 104-497) [25MR] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Commerce Bills and resolutions Oceans: improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Messages NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management: President Clinton [9JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Reform (see H.R. 3819) [16JY] NATIONAL PARK SERVICE related term(s) National Parks and Recreation Areas Bills and resolutions Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 3069) [12MR] Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] Federal employees: improve housing of land management agency field employees (see H.R. 2941) [1FE] Manzanar Historic Site: exchange of public lands (see H.R. 3006) [5MR] National Park Foundation: reform (see H.R. 3819) [16JY] National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit an appropriation request to provide priority funding (see H.R. 3291) [23AP] National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: coordinate programs and enter into cooperative agreements (see H.R. 4073) [12SE] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4174) [25SE] Public lands: enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (see H.R. 3470) [16MY] ------provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] Sequoia National Forest: preservation of Giant Sequoia ecosystem and increase recreational opportunities (see H.R. 3873) [23JY] Sequoia National Park: renewal of cabin permits to heirs in Mineral King Addition (see H.R. 3534) [23MY] Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: establish (see H.R. 4043) [10SE] Voyageurs National Park Intergovernmental Council: establish (see H.R. 3298, 3880) [23AP] [23JY] Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (see H.R. 3581) [5JN] Reports filed Cabin Permit Renewals to Heirs in Sequoia National Park Mineral King Addition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 104-866) [3OC] Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2518) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS related term(s) Parks and Recreation Areas Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] Bills and resolutions American Discovery Trail: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3620) [12JN] California: management of the Presidio facilities (see H.R. 4236) [27SE] ------management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 1296), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 536) [25SE] Clinton, President: require submission of an appropriation request to provide priority funding (see H.R. 3291) [23AP] Dept. of the Interior: authorize entrance fees to secure bonds for capital improvements (see H.R. 3788) [11JY] Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve: land exchange (H.R. 400), return to Senate (see H. Res. 554) [30SE] Gunnison National Monument: designate Black Canyon as national park, recreation area, and conservation area (see H.R. 3365) [30AP] Haleakala National Park: funding for additions (see H.R. 2948) [1FE] Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 2849) [4JA] Lincoln National Historic Trail: designate as a component of the National Trails System (see H.R. 4187) [25SE] Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] National Discovery Trails: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] National forests: authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (see H.R. 4171) [25SE] National Park Foundation: reform (see H.R. 3819) [16JY] Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3596) [6JN] Public lands: collection of fossils (see H.R. 2943) [1FE] ------enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (see H.R. 3470) [16MY] ------provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] Redwood National Park: increase management efficiency through cooperative agreements with California (see H.R. 3500) [21MY] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 3339) [25AP] Sequoia National Forest: preservation of Giant Sequoia ecosystem and increase recreational opportunities (see H.R. 3873) [23JY] Sequoia National Park: renewal of cabin permits to heirs in Mineral King Addition (see H.R. 3534) [23MY] Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: permit certain persons to continue to use and occupy certain areas (see H.R. 3970, 4023) [2AU] [4SE] Southwest Montana Heritage and Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 3318) [24AP] Voyageurs National Park Intergovernmental Council: establish (see H.R. 3298, 3880) [23AP] [23JY] Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (see H.R. 3581) [5JN] Wilderness areas: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 4144) [24SE] Yellowstone River Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3317) [24AP] Conference reports Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management (H.R. 1296) [24SE] Motions California: management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 4236) [28SE] Reports filed Cabin Permit Renewals to Heirs in Sequoia National Park Mineral King Addition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 104-866) [3OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1296, Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [25SE] Highway Relocation Assistance Relative to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Parks: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 104-603) [4JN] Improve Quality of National Parks and Recreation Areas Visitor Services Relative to Incentive-Based Recreation Fees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 104-757) [4SE] North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2679) (H. Rept. 104-527) [18AP] Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [24SE] Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2518) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Establish: return to Senate (see H. Res. 545) [27SE] NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORP. see Amtrak NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION Bills and resolutions Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building: condemn holding of annual convention on anniversary of bombing (see H. Res. 407) [18AP] NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT Reports filed Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: duty-free treatment of certain materials used in the Gemini Telescope Project (see H.R. 3516, 3951) [22MY] [2AU] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] [[Page 3107]] Messages NSF Report: President Clinton [22MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] NATIONAL SECURITIES MARKETS IMPROVEMENT ACT Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] NATIONAL SECURITY related term(s) Department of Defense; Strategic Materials Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (see H.R. 3308) [24AP] ------limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (H.R. 3308), consideration (see H. Res. 517) [4SE] Biological weapons: control the domestic transfer of infectious agents that potentially pose a serious health threat (see H.R. 3033, 3051) [6MR] [7MR] Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 3230) [15AP] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), consideration (see H. Res. 430) [9MY] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 498) [31JY] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1124), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 340) [23JA] ------authorizing military construction appropriations (see H.R. 3231) [15AP] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3610) [11JN] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration (see H. Res. 442) [29MY] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 497) [31JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3610), consideration (see H. Res. 453) [12JN] ------national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144) [21MR] ------national missile defense system (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 438) [16MY] ------repeal certain limitations on the operation of depots (see H.R. 2852) [5JA] Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Foreign policy: establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689) [20JN] ------U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189) [18JN] Foreign trade: imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023) [6MR] Forrestal Institute: establish (see H.R. 2993) [29FE] Government: threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 206) [1AU] History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] Intelligence services: reorganize and reform management of intelligence community (see H.R. 3237) [15AP] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: infiltration of military personnel into the Republic of Korea (see H. Con. Res. 224) [27SE] Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] Terrorism: develop technologies to combat (see H.R. 3960) [2AU] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3071, 3409) [12MR] [7MY] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703), consideration (see H. Res. 376, 380) [7MR] [12MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 405) [17AP] ------U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] ------U.S. policy (H.R. 3953), consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Weapons: deployment policy for antiballistic missile systems (see H.R. 3489) [16MY] ------detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] ------proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730) [27JN] Conference reports Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (S. 735) [15AP] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3230) [30JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (S. 1124) [22JA] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 3517) [30JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3610) [28SE] Messages Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy: President Clinton [17JY] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [24JN] National Emergency Relative to Lapse of Export Administration Act: President Clinton [4JN] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton [14MY] National Security Strategy: President Clinton [7MR] Veto of H.R. 1530, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: President Clinton [3JA] Motions Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230) [15MY] [17JY] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), conference report [1AU] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1124) [5JA] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517) [26JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3610) [30JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3610), conference report [28SE] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703) [13MR] [14MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735) [14MR] Reports filed Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee of Conference (S. 735) (H. Rept. 104-518) [15AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 104-732) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 497) (H. Rept. 104-731) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1124, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 104-451) [23JA] Consideration of H.R. 2703, Comprehensive Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 104-477) [7MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 104-480) [12MR] Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 104-570) [9MY] Consideration of H.R. 3308, Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 104-774) [4SE] Consideration of H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 104-599) [29MY] Consideration of H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 104-619) [12JN] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-863) [28SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-617) [11JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 104-724) [30JY] ------Committee of Conference (S. 1124) (H. Rept. 104-450) [22JA] ------Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 104-563) [7MY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-721) [30JY] Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] Intelligence Community Reorganization and Reform: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3237) (H. Rept. 104-620) [23JY] Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3308) (H. Rept. 104-642) [27JN] National Missile Defense System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] NATIONAL TOURISM BOARD Reports filed U.S. National Tourism Organization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2579) (H. Rept. 104-839) [25SE] [[Page 3108]] NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION Reports filed U.S. National Tourism Organization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2579) (H. Rept. 104-839) [25SE] NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT Messages Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report: President Clinton [3OC] NATIONAL TRAILS see Trails NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM ACT Bills and resolutions American Discovery Trail: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] Lincoln National Historic Trail: designate as a component of the National Trails System (see H.R. 4187) [25SE] National Discovery Trails: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3159) [26MR] ------authorizing (H.R. 3159), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 221) [26SE] Aviation: requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923) [31JY] Reports filed NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 104-682) [17JY] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Bills and resolutions Ojai, CA: relocation of radar tower (see H.R. 3523) [23MY] NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES Bills and resolutions National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1675), consideration (see H. Res. 410) [23AP] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1675, National Wildlife Refuge System Management Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 104-533) [23AP] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT Bills and resolutions Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see H.R. 4084) [17SE] NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS ACT Bills and resolutions Native Americans: authorizing appropriations for certain programs (see H.R. 3066) [12MR] NATIVE AMERICANS Bills and resolutions Alaska: implement social and economic programs of Alaska Natives (see H.R. 3973) [2AU] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region (see H.R. 3061) [12MR] Appropriations: authorizing for certain programs (see H.R. 3066) [12MR] BIA: establish pilot project to oversee issuance of bonds to provide funding for construction of schools for Native Americans (see H.R. 4151) [24SE] ------reorganization (see H.R. 3354) [30AP] California: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 3804) [12JY] ------settlement of issues and claims relative to trust lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 3640) [13JN] ------transfer of public lands to certain Indian tribes (see H.R. 3642) [13JN] Families and domestic relations: exempt certain adoption and child custody proceedings from coverage under the Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3275) [18AP] ------exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 3156) [22MR] ------promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] ------regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see H.R. 3828) [16JY] Federal aid programs: extend tribal authority to manage certain Federal programs that directly benefit Native Americans (see H.R. 3034) [6MR] Florida: clarification of certain rights of the Miccosukee Tribe (see H.R. 4199) [26SE] Gambling: grant jurisdiction to the States over activities conducted on Native American lands (see H.R. 3289) [23AP] Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve: land exchange (H.R. 400), return to Senate (see H. Res. 554) [30SE] Government: administrative procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see H.R. 2997) [29FE] ------repeal Indian trading laws (see H.R. 3215) [29MR] Haskell Indian Nations University: enhance administrative authority of president (see H.R. 4098) [17SE] Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see H.R. 4084) [17SE] Housing: funding for programs relative to tribal self-governance (see H.R. 3219) [29MR] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 3378) [1MY] ------extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (H.R. 3378), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 544) [27SE] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: reform board appointment process (see H.R. 3049) [7MR] North Carolina: Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe (see H.R. 3810) [12JY] Prairie Island Indian Community: revoke the charter of incorporation (see H.R. 3068) [12MR] Public lands: provide that certain tribal lands held in trust be defined as entitlement land (see H.R. 4202) [26SE] Real estate: require uniform appraisals of certain leaseholds of restricted Indian lands (see H.R. 4260) [27SE] Sioux Indian Nation: make available certain awarded funds to the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska (see H.R. 3595) [6JN] Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 556) [2OC] United Houma Nation: Federal recognition and settlement of land claims (see H.R. 3671) [18JN] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2505) (H. Rept. 104-797) [17SE] Alaska Natives Social and Economic Programs Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3973) (H. Rept. 104-838) [25SE] California Land Conveyance to the Hoopa Valley Tribe: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2710) (H. Rept. 104-762) [4SE] California Public Land Transfer to Certain Indian Tribes: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 104-767) [4SE] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] Goshute Indian Reservation Additional Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 104-562) [7MY] Indian Health Service Program for Direct Billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Third Party Payers: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3378) (H. Rept. 104-742) [1AU] Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees Appointment Process: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3049) (H. Rept. 104-505) [28MR] Kenai Natives Association Correction of Land Entitlement Inequities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 104-756) [4SE] Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings Regulations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 104-808) [19SE] Prairie Island Indian Community Charter of Incorporation Revocation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3068) (H. Rept. 104-584) [20MY] Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe Land Claims Jurisdiction: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 740) (H. Rept. 104-694) [22JY] Repeal Indian Trading Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3215) (H. Rept. 104-681) [17JY] Settlement of Issues and Claims Relative to Trust Lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3640) (H. Rept. 104-777) [5SE] NATURAL GAS related term(s) Power Resources Bills and resolutions Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Power resources: issuance of a noncompetitive oil and gas lease for certain lands (see H.R. 4116) [19SE] Taxation: incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas (see H.R. 3410) [7MY] ------provide equivalent rates on liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas (see H.R. 3315) [24AP] Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 4288) [28SE] Reports filed Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] NATURAL RESOURCES Appointments Conferees: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions Antarctic Treaty: implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (see H.R. 3060) [12MR] ------implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 211) [10SE] California: enhance water quality and supply (see H.R. 4048) [11SE] ------promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (see H.R. 4032) [5SE] Collbaran reclamation project: land conveyance (see H.R. 3366) [30AP] Dept. of the Navy: enhance and increase knowledge of the oceans (see H.R. 3363) [30AP] Ecology and environment: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 4218) [26SE] [[Page 3109]] Electric power: establish a commission to minimize the environmental impacts associated with electric utility restructuring (see H.R. 3172) [27MR] EPA: revise water quality criteria for ammonia (see H.R. 4107) [18SE] Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145) [24SE] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 3387) [1MY] Land use: treatment of Federal and non-Federal reclamation projects (see H.R. 3041) [7MR] Marine resources: development of technology for recovery of minerals from the ocean seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] Myton, UT: transfer certain lands to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (see H.R. 3627) [12JN] Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] ------improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Power resources: issuance of a noncompetitive oil and gas lease for certain lands (see H.R. 4116) [19SE] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604) [6MR] [10JN] ------amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] Taxation: incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas (see H.R. 3410) [7MY] Water: public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3280, 3429) [18AP] [9MY] ------require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656) [13JN] Conference reports Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Messages Alaska Mineral Resources Report: President Clinton [17AP] NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management: President Clinton [9JY] Motions Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3387) (H. Rept. 104-645) [27JN] National Forests Timber Substitution for the Cancelled Elkhorn Ridge Timber Sale: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 104-761) [4SE] Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty Implementation: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3060) (H. Rept. 104-593) [23MY] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] NAVY see Department of Defense NAZI PARTY--WORLD WAR II Bills and resolutions International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 205) [30JY] Reports filed Disclosure of Information on Certain Individuals Relative to Nazi War Crimes During World War II: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 104-819) [24SE] NEAL, RICHARD E. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Taxation: treatment of beer (see H.R. 3997) [2AU] NEALON, WILLIAM J. Bills and resolutions William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA: designate (see H.R. 3364) [30AP] Reports filed William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3364) (H. Rept. 104-611) [6JN] NEBRASKA Bills and resolutions Irrigation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3350) [30AP] Sioux Indian Nation: make available certain awarded funds to the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska (see H.R. 3595) [6JN] Reports filed North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2679) (H. Rept. 104-527) [18AP] NEIGHBORHOODS see Community Development; Urban Areas NETDAY96 Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Res. 521) [12SE] NETHERCUTT, GEORGE (a Representative from Washington) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: maintain foreign market development programs (see H.R. 2950) [1FE] Colville National Forest: conduct an adaptive forest management research program (see H.R. 3485) [16MY] Family and Medical Leave Act: employer requirements (see H.R. 3296) [23AP] Medicare: coverage of outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips for persons with diabetes (see H.R. 4264) [27SE] Public debt: provide that individuals entitled to payments from the Government may designate those payments for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3998) [2AU] Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 4072) [12SE] ------deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3427) [9MY] ------treatment of transitional payments under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 3559) [30MY] NEUMANN, MARK W. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (see H. Con. Res. 174) [9MY] Buy American Act: compliance relative to use of articles, materials, and supplies abroad (see H.R. 4265) [27SE] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (see H.R. 3562) [4JN] Social Security: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 2930) [1FE] ------investment of surplus from trust funds and protection from public debt limit (see H.R. 3636) [13JN] ------investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 2928) [1FE] NEVADA Bills and resolutions Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Dept. of Energy: establish a National Test and Demonstration Center of Excellence at the Nevada test site (see H.R. 2899) [25JA] Public lands: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 3127) [20MR] Walker River Basin: conservation and stabilization of water quantity and quality for fish habitat (see H.R. 3971) [2AU] Reports filed Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest Designation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 104-772) [4SE] NEW, MICHAEL Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: reverse court-martial relative to refusal to wear U.N. uniform insignia (see H. Con. Res. 134) [25JA] NEW BORNS' AND MOTHERS' HEALTH PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] NEW HAMPSHIRE Bills and resolutions Bass, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 539) [26SE] Berlin, NH: examine historical significance (see H.R. 4026) [5SE] Roads and highways: increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see H.R. 3549) [29MY] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Congressional Consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 104-485) [18MR] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Bass: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 104-853) [26SE] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] NEW JERSEY Bills and resolutions Great Falls Historic District: establish (see H.R. 3911) [26JY] Health: matching payments to determine cancer incidence among residents of Toms River, NJ (see H.R. 3148) [21MR] Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4093) [17SE] Oceans: terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (see H.R. 4030, 4034) [5SE] Water pollution: disposal of contaminated dredged materials in Port of New York-New Jersey (see H.R. 4317) [28SE] NEW MEXICO Bills and resolutions Carlsbad Irrigation District: land conveyance (see H.R. 3258) [17AP] Dams: redesignate the Jemez Canyon Dam as Tamaya Dam (see H.R. 2989) [28FE] Reports filed Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe Land Claims Jurisdiction: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 740) (H. Rept. 104-694) [22JY] NEW YORK, NY Bills and resolutions Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3628) [12JN] [[Page 3110]] Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4287) [28SE] Ronald H. Brown Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3560) [30MY] Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3941, 4042) [1AU] [10SE] NEW YORK (State) Bills and resolutions Disasters: tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York (see H. Con. Res. 204) [26JY] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 4177) [25SE] Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 2849) [4JA] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (see H.R. 4030, 4034) [5SE] Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4093, 4287) [17SE] [28SE] Queens County, NY: declare certain areas as nonnavigable waters (see H.R. 2987) [28FE] Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3560) [30MY] Water pollution: disposal of contaminated dredged materials in Port of New York-New Jersey (see H.R. 4317) [28SE] Reports filed Suffolk County, NY, Property Acquisition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 104-529) [22AP] NEWS MEDIA Bills and resolutions Immigration: provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 4156) [24SE] NEY, BOB (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced by Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 3019), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Floods: participation of communities in national flood insurance program relative to protection of manufactured homes (see H.R. 3661) [17JN] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3013) [5MR] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Medicare: permit geographic reclassification of hospitals relative to payment adjustments (see H.R. 3942) [1AU] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Steubenville, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 4021) [4SE] NICARAGUA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 518, 520) [11SE] NINILCHIK NATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. Reports filed Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] NOISE POLLUTION related term(s) Pollution Bills and resolutions Aviation: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 4093, 4287) [17SE] [28SE] EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 4308) [28SE] NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS related term(s) Tax-Exempt Organizations Bills and resolutions Community Services Block Grant Act: composition of boards of community action agencies and nonprofit private organizations (see H.R. 4254) [27SE] Corporations: improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 3272) [18AP] ------require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 3273) [18AP] Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3776) [10JY] Fish and fishing: authorize certain disaster assistance to commercial fishermen through State and local governments and nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 2956) [1FE] Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 2715), consideration (see H. Res. 409) [23AP] National Park Foundation: reform (see H.R. 3819) [16JY] Taxation: contribution limits for certain pension plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] Motions Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2715, Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 104-532) [23AP] Encourage the Donation of Food and Grocery Products to Needy Individuals: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2428) (H. Rept. 104-661) [9JY] Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2715) (H. Rept. 104-520) [16AP] Use of Federal Funding by Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations in Accordance With Approved Local Flexibility Plans: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 104-847) [26SE] NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO) Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Europe: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564, 4096) [4JN] [17SE] Taxation: treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] ------treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Somalia (see H.R. 4179) [25SE] NORTH CAROLINA Bills and resolutions Hurricanes: disaster assistance for States impacted by Hurricane Fran (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] Lumbee Tribe: Federal recognition (see H.R. 3810) [12JY] Rose, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 538) [26SE] Swain County, NC: settlement of claims against the Federal Government (see H.R. 4112) [18SE] Reports filed Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Rose: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 104-852) [26SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 104-510) [28MR] NORTH DAKOTA Bills and resolutions Yellowstone River Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3317) [24AP] NORTH KOREA see Korea, Democratic People's Republic of NORTH POLE see Arctic Regions NORTHERN IRELAND see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, COMMONWEALTH OF Bills and resolutions House of Representatives: provide for a nonvoting delegate from the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3879, 4067) [23JY] [12SE] Reports filed Provide for a Nonvoting Delegate From the Northern Mariana Islands in the House of Representatives: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4067) (H. Rept. 104-856) [27SE] NORTON, ELEANOR HOLMES (a Delegate from the District of Columbia) Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: provide leave for employees relative to adopted or foster children (see H.R. 3681) [19JN] Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 3702) [24JN] Corps of Engineers: authorize capital improvements for the Washington Aqueduct (see H.R. 2917) [31JA] District of Columbia: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 154) [3JA] ------treatment of employees relative to participation in political campaigns (see H.R. 3918) [30JY] ------treatment of pension funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] ------waive reduction for early retirement to assist in workforce downsizing efforts (see H.R. 3336) [25AP] Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule for the District of Columbia Chartered Health Plan (see H.R. 3264) [17AP] Taxation: treatment of District of Columbia residents (see H.R. 3244, 4155) [15AP] [24SE] White House: use of Pennsylvania Avenue for vehicular traffic (see H. Res. 458) [20JN] NORWOOD, CHARLIE (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced by Colleges and universities: participation by historically black graduate professional schools in certain education grant programs (see H.R. 3055) [7MR] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 3387) [1MY] NUCLEAR ENERGY related term(s) Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Nuclear Weapons; Power Resources; Radioactive Substances Bills and resolutions Appropriations: prohibit use of Federal funds for the construction or operation of the National Ignition Facility or certain inertial confinement fusion projects (see H.R. 3143) [21MR] Dept. of Defense: exempt from metric system requirements relative to nuclear facilities (see H.R. 3164) [26MR] Dept. of Energy: establish a National Test and Demonstration Center of Excellence at the Nevada test site (see H.R. 2899) [25JA] ------suspend reprocessing activities for spent nuclear fuel and radioactive target materials (see H. Con. Res. 197) [10JY] Foreign policy: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] Radioactive substances: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 3394) [7MY] South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686) [20JN] Ukraine: anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Con. Res. 167) [24AP] Messages U.S.-Argentina Proposed Agreement of Cooperation Relative to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton [19MR] [[Page 3111]] Reports filed Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act Amendments: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1663) (H. Rept. 104-540) [25AP] NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION related term(s) Nuclear Energy Bills and resolutions South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686) [20JN] NUCLEAR WEAPONS related term(s) Nuclear Energy; Weapons Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] Dept. of Defense: exempt from metric system requirements relative to nuclear facilities (see H.R. 3164) [26MR] ------funding reductions (see H.R. 3202) [29MR] Dept. of Energy: establish a National Test and Demonstration Center of Excellence at the Nevada test site (see H.R. 2899) [25JA] Foreign policy: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144) [21MR] ------national missile defense system (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 438) [16MY] Weapons: deployment policy for antiballistic missile systems (see H.R. 3489) [16MY] Messages National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton [14MY] Reports filed Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] National Missile Defense System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] NURSES see Health Care Professionals NURSING HOMES see Health Care Facilities NUSSLE, JIM (a Representative from Iowa) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] OBERSTAR, JAMES L. (a Representative from Minnesota) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] ------S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: improve access and use (see H.R. 3297) [23AP] Coast Guard: cost estimate for the engineering, design and retrofitting of the icebreaker Mackinaw (see H.R. 4081) [17SE] Medicaid: reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] Railroads: improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3578) [5JN] Voyageurs National Park Intergovernmental Council: establish (see H.R. 3298, 3880) [23AP] [23JY] OBEY, DAVID R. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 157) [3JA] [23JA] Education: provide financial aid grants for certain colleges and technical schools (see H.R. 3919) [30JY] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3588) [5JN] Public welfare programs: ensure States have sufficient funds to assure effectiveness of work requirements of certain programs (see H.R. 3999) [2AU] Motions offered by Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 165) [21MR] ------making continuing (H.R. 3019) [7MR] [21MR] Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643) [5JA] ------most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643), consideration of motion to dispose of the Senate amendment (H. Res. 334) [5JA] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3662) [20JN] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3675) [5SE] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 3814) [24JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3755) [11JY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3816), conference report [12SE] OBSCENITY see Pornography OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH related term(s) Safety Bills and resolutions Construction industries: use of inspectors that meet standards established by the Dept. of Labor (see H.R. 3216) [29MR] Motor vehicles: remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3480, 3492) [16MY] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 3234) [15AP] ------establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 4178) [25SE] Reports filed Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 3234) [15AP] Standards: establish peer review (see H.R. 4178) [25SE] OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Construction industries: use of inspectors that meet standards established by the Dept. of Labor (see H.R. 3216) [29MR] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 3234) [15AP] ------establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 4178) [25SE] OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2149): consideration (see H. Res. 419) [30AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2149, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] OCEANS Bills and resolutions Beaches: authorizing expenditures from the harbor maintenance trust fund for certain beach erosion projects (see H.R. 3304) [23AP] Coast Guard: extend use of divers for search and rescue efforts (see H.R. 4101) [17SE] Coastal zones: clarify Corps of Engineers responsibilities to promote and carry out shore protection projects (see H.R. 3551) [29MY] Dept. of the Navy: enhance and increase knowledge of the oceans (see H.R. 3363) [30AP] Domestic policy: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] Federal oceanographic programs: improve coordination (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Foreign policy: U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189) [18JN] Government regulations: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), consideration (see H. Res. 419) [30AP] International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489) [25JY] Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] Marine resources: development of technology for recovery of minerals from the ocean seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3487) [16MY] New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (see H.R. 4030, 4034) [5SE] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261) [27SE] Water pollution: State waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (see H.R. 3299) [23AP] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 4283) [28SE] Reports filed Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 104-521) [16AP] Consideration of H.R. 2149, Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708) [25JY] Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [23JY] National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717) [29JY] OFFICE OF FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES Appointments Review Panel [9JY] OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS Bills and resolutions Authorization: extend (see H.R. 3235) [15AP] Reports filed Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 104-595) [29MY] [[Page 3112]] OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Bills and resolutions Electronics: establish data reporting standards (see H.R. 3869) [23JY] OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT related term(s) Federal Employees Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: waive reduction for early retirement to assist in workforce downsizing efforts (see H.R. 3336) [25AP] Federal employees: reduce administrative costs and improve services relative to relocation allowances (see H.R. 3637) [13JN] ------require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Office of Federal Investigation: delay privatization (see H.R. 3189) [28MR] OHIO Bills and resolutions Historic buildings and sites: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4174) [25SE] Mariemont, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 3072) [12MR] Steubenville, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 4021) [4SE] Sunbury, OH: designate as Flagville, U.S.A. (see H.J. Res. 185) [18JY] Reports filed FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Ohio: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2816) (H. Rept. 104-511) [28MR] OJAI, CA Bills and resolutions National Weather Service: relocation of radar tower near Ojai, CA (see H.R. 3523) [23MY] OKLAHOMA Bills and resolutions Mining and mineral resources: land exchange between Arkansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 3088) [14MR] Washita Battlefield National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3099) [14MR] OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Bills and resolutions National Rifle Association: condemn holding of annual convention on anniversary of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing (see H. Res. 407) [18AP] OLDER AMERICANS ACT Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (H.R. 2570) (H. Rept. 104-539) [25AP] OLYMPIC GAMES related term(s) Sports Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Summer Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 172) [7MY] Utah: land acquisition in Sterling Forest Reserve relative to winter Olympic games (see H.R. 3907) [26JY] Reports filed Use of Capitol Grounds for Summer Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 104-608) [6JN] OMAHA, NE Bills and resolutions Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3400) [7MY] Reports filed Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 104-610) [6JN] OMNIBUS PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4236) [27SE] Motions Enact (H.R. 4236) [28SE] OMNIBUS TERRITORIES ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3721) [26JN] OREGON Bills and resolutions Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] Public lands: transfer of Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands, Coos Bay Military Wagon Road Grant Lands, and public domain lands (see H.R. 3769) [10JY] Taxation: treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] William L. Jess Dam and Intake Structure, Jackson County, OR: designate (see H.R. 3875) [23JY] Reports filed Hells Canyon Wilderness Area Boundary Modification: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 104-779) [9SE] Irrigation District Boundaries Within the Umatilla Basin, OR: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2392) (H. Rept. 104-860) [28SE] OREGON AND CALIFORNIA RAILROAD Bills and resolutions Oregon: transfer of Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands, Coos Bay Military Wagon Road Grant Lands, and public domain lands (see H.R. 3769) [10JY] ORGAN DONORS see Health ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT Bills and resolutions Treaties and agreements: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (see H. Res. 448) [6JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606) [6JN] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] ORTIZ, SOLOMON P. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Texas: drought relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX (see H.R. 3910) [26JY] ORTON, BILL (a Representative from Utah) Bills and resolutions introduced by Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (see H.R. 3486) [16MY] Monuments and memorials: require an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (see H.R. 4214) [26SE] Myton, UT: transfer certain lands to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (see H.R. 3627) [12JN] Taxation: treatment of capital gains and losses on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4231) [27SE] Motions offered by Government: ceiling (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 3136) [28MR] OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Bills and resolutions Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Reports filed Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] OVERLAND, MO Bills and resolutions Sammy L. Davis Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3186) [28MR] Reports filed Sammy L. Davis Federal Building: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 104-609) [6JN] OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORP. Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] Reports filed Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] OWENS, MAJOR R. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Education: deny funds to education programs that allow corporal punishment (see H.R. 2918) [31JA] Health: provide information and protect patients' rights relative to medical care (see H.R. 4315) [28SE] OXLEY, MICHAEL G. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Federal employees: relief of certain former spouses (see H.R. 3428) [9MY] FTC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3553) [30MY] OZONE see Ecology and Environment PACKARD, RON (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 3754) [8JY] Conference reports Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 3754) [31JY] Reports filed Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-733) [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-657) [8JY] PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION Bills and resolutions Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (see H. Con. Res. 149) [7MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton [13FE] PALESTINIANS Messages National Emergency Relative to Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton [13FE] PALLONE, FRANK, JR. (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced by Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 3789) [11JY] Belarus: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 163) [17AP] Chemicals: regulatory requirements relative to child safety (see H.R. 4234) [27SE] Government: improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] Great Falls Historic District: establish (see H.R. 3911) [26JY] Medicare: pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 3757) [8JY] New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (see H.R. 4030) [5SE] [[Page 3113]] Power resources: provide moratorium on retail wheeling of electric energy relative to transboundary pollution (see H.R. 4316) [28SE] Refuse disposal: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] Water: sediments decontamination technology (see H.R. 3112) [19MR] Water pollution: disposal of contaminated dredged materials in Port of New York-New Jersey (see H.R. 4317) [28SE] Motions offered by Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [28MR] PALMETTO, TX Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: transfer Palmetto Bend Project (see H.R. 3822) [16JY] PANAMA CANAL Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing for operation and maintenance (see H.R. 3282) [22AP] PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Panama Canal: authorizing appropriations for operation and maintenance (see H.R. 3282) [22AP] PANG, MARTIN Bills and resolutions Brazil: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 132) [5JA] PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT Bills and resolutions Ethnic groups: use of term ``multiracial or multiethnic'' on classification lists (see H.R. 3920) [30JY] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 2715), consideration (see H. Res. 409) [23AP] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3607, 4033) [10JN] [5SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2715, Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 104-532) [23AP] Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2715) (H. Rept. 104-520) [16AP] PARKER, MIKE (a Representative from Mississippi) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate (see H.R. 3253) [16AP] PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Bills and resolutions Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: improve access and use (see H.R. 3297) [23AP] Calumet Ecological Park: feasibility study (see H.R. 3412) [8MY] Gunnison National Monument: designate Black Canyon as national park, recreation area, and conservation area (see H.R. 3365) [30AP] Haleakala National Park: funding for additions (see H.R. 2948) [1FE] Public lands: collection of fossils (see H.R. 2943) [1FE] Redwood National Park: increase management efficiency through cooperative agreements with California (see H.R. 3500) [21MY] San Francisco, CA: recognize the significance of the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park (see H.R. 3193) [28MR] Utah: land acquisition in Sterling Forest Reserve relative to winter Olympic games (see H.R. 3907) [26JY] Reports filed Improve Quality of National Parks and Recreation Areas Visitor Services Relative to Incentive-Based Recreation Fees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 104-757) [4SE] Snowbasin Ski Area, UT, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2824) (H. Rept. 104-493) [25MR] PAROLE COMMISSION PHASEOUT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 1507) (H. Rept. 104-789) [16SE] PASSPORTS Bills and resolutions Lebanon: restrictions on travel and the use of U.S. passports (see H. Res. 390) [22MR] PATENTS related term(s) Copyrights Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421) [8MY] ------membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429) [9MY] Foreign trade: prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531) [23MY] Intellectual Property Assembly of the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3808) [12JY] Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation (see H.R. 3460) [15MY] Ships and vessels: protect hull designs from unauthorized duplication (see H.R. 4159) [24SE] Reports filed Patent and Trademark Office Conversion to Government Corporation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 104- 784) [12SE] PATERSON, NJ Bills and resolutions Great Falls Historic District: establish (see H.R. 3911) [26JY] PATRIOTISM Bills and resolutions Army Reserves: designate wearing of army uniforms annually on April 23 (see H. Con. Res. 168) [30AP] Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 196) [26SE] Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see H.R. 3707) [25JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: recognize contributions of all American citizens in the National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 158) [29MR] Flag--U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 177) [30AP] ------copyright and impose criminal penalties for desecration (see H.R. 3883) [23JY] Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] ------tribute to Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 159) [29MR] Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469) [27JN] Sunbury, OH: designate as Flagville, U.S.A. (see H.J. Res. 185) [18JY] PAXON, BILL (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of HHS: application for waiver of certain AFDC and Medicaid demonstration projects (see H.R. 3696) [20JN] Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2890) [25JA] PAYNE, DONALD M. (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations [15AP] Bills and resolutions introduced by International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] Sudan: prohibit foreign aid or arms transfers until elimination of chattel slavery (see H.R. 3766) [9JY] Zaire: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 399) [29MR] PEACE Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (see H.R. 3308) [24AP] ------limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (H.R. 3308), consideration (see H. Res. 517) [4SE] Dept. of Defense: withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation (see H. Res. 542) [26SE] History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] Turkey: conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants (see H. Con. Res. 136) [25JA] Messages National Emergency Relative to Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton [13FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3308, Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 104-774) [4SE] Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3308) (H. Rept. 104-642) [27JN] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] PEACE CORPS Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H.J. Res. 158) [31JA] PELOSI, NANCY (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by China, People's Republic of: increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421) [8MY] LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] San Francisco, CA: recognize the significance of the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park (see H.R. 3193) [28MR] PENNSYLVANIA Bills and resolutions Clarion River: designate certain segments as components of Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 3568) [4JN] Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3596) [6JN] Social Security: modification of State agreement relative to certain students (see H.R. 3450) [14MY] Reports filed Designate Certain Segments of the Clarion River, PA, as Components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3568) (H. Rept. 104-825) [24SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2695) (H. Rept. 104-509) [28MR] PENSIONS related term(s) Income Bills and resolutions AID: provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3870) [23JY] Armed Forces: revise payment of retired pay to former spouses of retired members (see H.R. 3408) [7MY] Budget: sequestration of all budgetary accounts except Social Security, Federal retirement, and interest on the debt (see H.R. 3414) [8MY] Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (see H.R. 3857) [18JY] [[Page 3114]] ------prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 3688) [20JN] Children and youth: establish child retirement accounts (see H.R. 4253) [27SE] Commission on Retirement Income Policy: establish (see H.R. 3077) [13MR] Dept. of Defense: early deferred annuities for certain employees who are separated from service due to defense base closures (see H.R. 3279) [18AP] Dept. of Labor: issuance of guidelines relative to ERISA and insurance company general accounts (see H.R. 3114) [19MR] District of Columbia: treatment of pension funds relative to certain public employees (see H.R. 3389) [2MY] ------waive reduction for early retirement to assist in workforce downsizing efforts (see H.R. 3336) [25AP] Employment: enhance and protect retirement savings (see H.R. 4321) [28SE] ------provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520, 3708) [23MY] [25JN] ------treatment of temporary and part-time workers (see H.R. 3682) [19JN] ERISA: amend rules governing litigation relative to retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4237) [27SE] Federal employees: allow loans under the Thrift Savings Plan for child adoption expenses (see H.R. 3129) [20MR] ------extend health insurance and survivor annuity benefits to certain former spouses (see H.R. 4153) [24SE] ------pension eligibility of former spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3574) [4JN] ------provide voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 3532) [23MY] ------treatment of deferred annuities during time between separation from Government service and when payments commence (see H.R. 2978) [27FE] ------treatment of survivor annuities for children relative to marriage (see H.R. 2858) [5JA] Income: promote availability of private pensions (see H.R. 4005) [2AU] Law enforcement officers: ensure benefits for chaplains killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 3647) [13JN] Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 3310, 3447, 4011) [24AP] [10MY] [2AU] ------retirement eligibility (see H.R. 3887) [24JY] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Railroad Retirement Board: prevent the canceling of annuities to certain divorced spouses of workers whose widows elect to receive lump sum payments (see H.R. 2942) [1FE] Railroads: making continuing appropriations for railroad retirement benefits (see H.J. Res. 156) [4JA] Senior citizens: improvements relative to financial security (see H.R. 3125) [20MR] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into personal investment plans (see H.R. 2953) [1FE] Social Security Administration: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 4274) [28SE] Taxation: contribution limits for certain pension plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] ------modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 4099) [17SE] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3807) [12JY] ------reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old- age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of certain capital gains deposited in individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3550) [29MY] ------treatment of deferred compensation plans of State and local governments (see H.R. 3316) [24AP] Veterans: increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 3458) [15MY] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 4103) [18SE] Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 4204) [26SE] ------treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3510, 3511) [22MY] Messages Railroad Retirement Board: President Clinton [27SE] Retirement Savings and Security Act: President Clinton [23MY] Reports filed Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] PERIODICALS see Publications PERKINS COUNTY, SD Bills and resolutions Water: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3986) [2AU] PERMANENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3982) [2AU] PEROT, H. ROSS Bills and resolutions Political campaigns: inclusion in Presidential debates (see H. Res. 555) [30SE] PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (see H.R. 3643) [13JN] FDA: review procedures for funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3288) [23AP] Hazardous substances: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 4131) [23SE] Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3418) [8MY] Reports filed Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648) [27JN] PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY ACT Messages Veto of H.R. 4, Provisions: President Clinton [22JA] PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT Bills and resolutions Public welfare programs: modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 4335) [30SE] ------treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] PESTICIDES related term(s) Agriculture Bills and resolutions Antimicrobial pesticides: reform registration (see H.R. 3338) [25AP] Minor use: definition and regulation (H.R. 1627), consideration (see H. Res. 443) [29MY] Reports filed Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Food Quality Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104-669) [23JY] PETERSON, COLLIN C. (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced by EPA: revise water quality criteria for ammonia (see H.R. 4107) [18SE] Railroads: making continuing appropriations for railroad retirement benefits (see H.J. Res. 156) [4JA] Veterans: presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 2891) [25JA] Motions offered by Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854) [14MR] PETERSON, DOUGLAS ``PETE'' (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3130) [20MR] Two Can (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3040) [6MR] PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS Transmittals Abilene, TX: transportation infrastructure [27MR] Alaska: constitutional amendment relative to victims rights [25JN] ------Court of Appeals Twelfth Judicial Circuit [26JN] ------EPA toxics release inventory program expansion [26JN] ------Tenth Amendment Enforcement Act [26JN] Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs: funding and reauthorization of native Hawaiian programs [11JY] California: child support enforcement [5JA] ------Corps of Engineers involvement in flood control projects [5JA] ------cultural antiquities [5JA] ------forced labor [27MR] ------human rights violations and political oppression in Vietnam [5JA] ------illegal or undocumented alien prisoners [27JN] ------National Spaceport Program [22JA] ------Pearl Harbor Memorial dedication in Washington, DC [5JA] ------release of Jimmy Tran from prison in Vietnam [5JA] ------Social Security [5JA] ------veterans' hospital facilities at Travis AFB, CA [22JA] California citizen: repeal emergency salvage timber sale program [11JY] Chattanooga, TN, City Council: telecommunications legislation [23FE] Colorado: Chornobyl disaster anniversary [10SE] ------clean up of nuclear weapons facilities [24JY] ------statue of John L. ``Jack'' Swigert in the U.S. Capitol [10SE] Compton, CA, City Council: telecommunications legislation [23FE] Cook County, IL, Board of Commissioners: retention of certain Internal Revenue Code provisions [5JA] Delaware: tribute to former Sec. of Commerce Ronald H. Brown [11JY] District of Columbia: emergency resolution of Federal payment [6MR] ------Independence Avenue jurisdiction [27FE] ------transfer of land jurisdiction [26MR] Dutchess County, NY, Legislature: flow control [15AP] Georgia: FDA regulatory powers over tobacco industry [14MR] ------payments in lieu of taxes to local governments [19AP] ------sale of Southeastern Power Administration [8MR] ------support for Armed Forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina [25JA] Green, Marlene Y.: C.Y.S. bill [9FE] ------national health care [9FE] ------right to access bill [9FE] ------true roman bill [9FE] Guam: amend Organic Act of Guam [11JY] ------tribute to Julita Cruz-Aviles [27JN] Guyana: citizen petition relative to immigration policy violations [4OC] Honolulu, HI, City Council: Strategic Petroleum Reserve access [20FE] Idaho: Mountain Home AFB, ID, training range [15AP] ------reintroduction of grizzly bears [15AP] ------U.N. ability to tax U.S. people and corporations [15AP] [[Page 3115]] Kansas: new drugs and biologics approval [27MR] Kentucky: congressional pay raises [11SE] ------human rights in Guatemala [27MR] Leslie G. Woods American Legion Post 217, IL: sharing agreements relative to health care resources for veterans [8JY] Louisiana: designate U.S. Highway 90 as part of the Interstate Highway System [13JN] ------full retirement pay and compensation benefits for disabled veterans [13JN] ------Kisatchie National Forest land transfer to Fort Polk military base [1MY] ------tax treatment of schoolbus drivers expense reimbursements [8JY] Maine: participation of the Republic of China in the U.N. [23FE] Massachusetts: sounding of train whistles [31JY] Mercer, NJ, Board of Chosen Freeholders: support for Representative Christopher Smith relative to senior citizens and residents [20FE] Miami, FL, City Commission: downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets [6MR] Mitchell, Paul A.: signed oaths of office for Federal judges [11JY] New Hampshire: increased competition in the electric utility industry relative to environmental improvement [11JN] ------Safe Water Drinking Act reauthorization [11JN] New Jersey: development and approval of new drugs, biological products, and medical devices [29MY] ------greater local television coverage [11JN] ------Norway policy relative to commercial whaling [27JN] New Mexico: land grant permanent funds [28FE] New York, NY, City Council: Summer and Year-Round Youth Employment Program [23FE] Oklahoma: atomic veterans recognition [18JN] Pennsylvania: citizen petition relative to historical landmarks preservation [4OC] ------citizen petition relative to monorail transportation [4OC] ------citizen petition relative to the agreement [4OC] ------citizen petition relative to the C.Y.S. bill [4OC] ------impact of snowstorm [20FE] ------restrict amount of solid waste imported from other States [27JN] Rensselaer County, NY, Legislature: require spectrum auction to corporate television networks [28FE] Rhode Island: FDA approval of new drugs, biological products, and medical devices [10JY] Seattle, WA, City Council: immigration legislation [4MR] Syosset, NY: extend life of instant color slide recorder [17JN] Tennessee: Center for Applied Science and Technology for Law Enforcement funding [23MY] Texas: Diplomatic Notice of Perfection of International Relations Between the U.S. and the Republic of Texas [30AP] Toledo, OH, City Council: Great Lakes Critical Programs Act [4MR] Virgin Islands: Republic of China [5JA] Virginia: national constitutional conventions [30SE] Washington: appointment of National Tourism Board and National Tourism Organization representatives [13MR] ------Barbara Jordan [27FE] ------border crossing fees [13MR] ------control or eradication of non-native noxious weeds [14MR] ------Indian Gaming Regulatory Act clarification [14MR] West Virginia: State control over solid waste importation [12MR] PETRI, THOMAS E. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Auburn, CA: prohibit Federal funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 2951) [1FE] Elections: clarify procedure for determining State population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 3589) [5JN] Employment: use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 4266) [27SE] Financial institutions: guarantee deposits and certain liabilities and protect against deposit insurance losses (see H.R. 4318) [28SE] Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial or multiethnic'' on classification lists (see H.R. 3920) [30JY] Public opinion polls: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 4267) [27SE] Social Security: establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4215) [26SE] Taxation: treatment of families and children (see H.R. 3943) [1AU] PETROLEUM related term(s) Power Resources Bills and resolutions Air pollution: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518) [23MY] EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391) [2MY] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3596) [6JN] Power resources: issuance of a noncompetitive oil and gas lease for certain lands (see H.R. 4116) [19SE] Shipping industry: establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] Storage facilities: regulation of above-ground petroleum storage tanks (see H.R. 3283) [22AP] Taxation: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3375, 3395, 3415, 3420, 3457) [1MY] [7MY] [8MY] [15MY] ------gasoline tax (H.R. 3415), consideration (see H. Res. 436) [16MY] ------incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas (see H.R. 3410) [7MY] ------transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372, 3384) [1MY] Trucking industry: limit the applicability of hazardous material transportation registration and fee requirements relative to the transport of crude oil and condensate (see H.R. 3188) [28MR] Water pollution: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (see H.R. 3573) [4JN] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [13FE] Motions Taxation: gasoline tax (H.R. 3415) [21MY] Reports filed Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2505) (H. Rept. 104-797) [17SE] Consideration of H.R. 3415, Gasoline Tax: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 104-580) [16MY] Crude Oil Undervaluation--Ineffective Response of the Minerals Management Service: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-858) [27SE] Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] Gasoline Tax: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3415) (H. Rept. 104-576) [16MY] PHARMACEUTICALS related term(s) Drugs Bills and resolutions Dept. of HHS: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3059) [8MR] Drugs: review use of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 3065) [12MR] FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: certification of drugs containing insulin and antibiotics (see H.R. 3672) [18JN] Health: regulation of pharmacists (see H.R. 3260) [17AP] Medicare: coverage of certain antibiotics parenterally administered at home (see H.R. 4248) [27SE] ------eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunity suppressing drugs (see H.R. 3138) [21MR] ------pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 3757) [8JY] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Prescription Drug Price Review Board: establish (see H.R. 3691) [20JN] Research: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Tariff: HIV protease inhibitor chemicals (see H.R. 3977) [2AU] ------pharmaceutical-grade phospholipids (see H.R. 4273) [27SE] Taxation: suspension of tax on ozone-depleting chemicals used as propellants in metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 3416) [8MY] PHARR, TX Bills and resolutions Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station: designate (see H.R. 4186) [25SE] PHI BETA LAMBDA (fraternal organization) Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 164) [18AP] PHILIPPINES, REPUBLIC OF THE Bills and resolutions World War II: tribute to Filipino veterans (see H. Con. Res. 191) [20JN] PHYSICIANS see Health Care Professionals PICKETT, OWEN B. (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Barefoot'n (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2907) [30JA] Courts: protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] PITTSBURGH (U.S.S.) Bills and resolutions Crew: tribute (see H. Res. 534) [24SE] POETRY see Literature POLAND, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Auschwitz death camp: condemn construction of shopping center within internationally protected zone (see H. Res. 398) [29MR] Constitution: anniversary of adoption (see H. Con. Res. 165) [18AP] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564) [4JN] Messages Agreement With Poland Relative to Fisheries: President Clinton [13FE] POLICE see Law Enforcement Officers POLICY MAKER III (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3701) [20JN] POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES Bills and resolutions Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2944, 3053, 3274, 3505, 3543, 3588, 3760, 3800, 3820) [1FE] [7MR] [18AP] [22MY] [29MY] [5JN] [9JY] [12JY] [16JY] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (see H. Res. 373) [6MR] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), consideration (see H. Res. 481) [17JY] ------comply with campaign spending limits and enhance importance of individual and intradistrict contributions (see H.R. 3912) [26JY] ------constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 171, 187) [29MR] [25JY] [[Page 3116]] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 172) [18AP] ------establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 4327) [28SE] ------limitations on campaign contributions to qualifying and nonqualifying House of Representatives candidates (see H.R. 3122) [20MR] ------require quarterly FEC candidate reports to be filed electronically and accessible through the Internet (see H.R. 3653) [13JN] ------revise rules on independent expenditures (see H.R. 3208) [29MR] Federal Election Campaign Act: amend (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] House of Representatives: limit election expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 3651) [13JN] Members of Congress: prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 432, 433, 439, 457) [10MY] [14MY] [16MY] [20JN] Motions Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820) [25JY] Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] Reports filed Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3760) (H. Rept. 104-677) [16JY] Consideration of H.R. 3820, Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 104-685) [17JY] POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: treatment of employees relative to participation in political campaigns (see H.R. 3918) [30JY] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2944, 3053, 3274, 3505, 3543, 3588, 3760, 3800, 3820) [1FE] [7MR] [18AP] [22MY] [29MY] [5JN] [9JY] [12JY] [16JY] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (see H. Res. 373) [6MR] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), consideration (see H. Res. 481) [17JY] ------comply with campaign spending limits and enhance importance of individual and intradistrict contributions (see H.R. 3912) [26JY] ------constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 171, 187) [29MR] [25JY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 172) [18AP] ------establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 4327) [28SE] ------extend the period for receipt of certain absentee ballots (see H.R. 3058) [8MR] ------limitations on campaign contributions to qualifying and nonqualifying House of Representatives candidates (see H.R. 3122) [20MR] ------provide candidates for Federal offices free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 3700) [20JN] ------require quarterly FEC candidate reports to be filed electronically and accessible through the Internet (see H.R. 3653) [13JN] ------require that odd-numbered year contributions be from individuals only (see H.R. 3397) [7MY] ------revise rules on independent expenditures (see H.R. 3208) [29MR] ------spending limits on Federal campaigns (see H.R. 3658) [13JN] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3461) [15MY] Federal Election Campaign Act: amend (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (see H. Res. 524, 531) [19SE] [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] House of Representatives: establish a commission on size of membership and election process (see H.R. 4076) [12SE] ------limit election expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 3651) [13JN] ------prevent mass mailings during an election year (see H.R. 3773) [10JY] Labor unions: ensure that employees paying mandatory dues may object to the use of their dues for noncollective-bargaining activities (see H.R. 3580) [5JN] ------prohibit use of dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 3683) [19JN] Perot, H. Ross: inclusion in Presidential debates (see H. Res. 555) [30SE] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] Public opinion polls: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] Taxation: clarify restrictions on the lobbying and campaign activities of churches (see H.R. 2910) [31JA] ------eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 3430) [9MY] ------treatment of income of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 3306, 3451) [24AP] [14MY] Motions Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820) [25JY] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 524) [19SE] ------investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 531) [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] Reports filed Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3760) (H. Rept. 104-677) [16JY] Consideration of H.R. 3820, Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 104-685) [17JY] POLITICAL ETHICS Bills and resolutions Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of White House Travel Office personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Congress: reform lobbying disclosure and gift rules (see H.R. 3140) [21MR] ------restore integrity, goodwill, honesty, and trust (see H.R. 3792) [11JY] Dept. of Justice: establish ethics standards for prosecutors (see H.R. 3386) [1MY] District of Columbia: treatment of employees relative to participation in political campaigns (see H.R. 3918) [30JY] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2944, 3053, 3274, 3505, 3543, 3588, 3760, 3800, 3820) [1FE] [7MR] [18AP] [22MY] [29MY] [5JN] [9JY] [12JY] [16JY] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (see H. Res. 373) [6MR] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), consideration (see H. Res. 481) [17JY] ------comply with campaign spending limits and enhance importance of individual and intradistrict contributions (see H.R. 3912) [26JY] ------constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 171, 187) [29MR] [25JY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 172) [18AP] ------limitations on campaign contributions to qualifying and nonqualifying House of Representatives candidates (see H.R. 3122) [20MR] ------require quarterly FEC candidate reports to be filed electronically and accessible through the Internet (see H.R. 3653) [13JN] ------require that odd-numbered year contributions be from individuals only (see H.R. 3397) [7MY] ------revise rules on independent expenditures (see H.R. 3208) [29MR] ------spending limits on Federal campaigns (see H.R. 3658) [13JN] Executive departments: ban acceptance of gifts by employees (see H.R. 3797) [11JY] Executive Office of the President: ensure privacy and security of FBI background reports (see H.R. 3785) [11JY] Federal Election Campaign Act: amend (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on foreign representation (see H.R. 3434) [10MY] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (see H. Res. 524, 531) [19SE] [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] Government: reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] House of Representatives: limit election expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 3651) [13JN] House Rules: procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (see H. Res. 346) [25JA] ------reform trust relationships (see H. Res. 477) [12JY] Members of Congress: constitutional amendment relative to use of false statements during official duties (see H.J. Res. 188) [2AU] ------prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 432, 433, 439, 457) [10MY] [14MY] [16MY] [20JN] Office of Government Ethics: extend authorization (see H.R. 3235) [15AP] Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] ------prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 3683) [19JN] Taxation: clarify restrictions on lobbying expenditures of tax- exempt organizations (see H.R. 3240) [15AP] White House Travel Office: relief of individuals terminated from employment (see H.R. 2894, 2937) [25JA] [1FE] Motions Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820) [25JY] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 524) [19SE] ------investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 531) [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] Reports filed Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3760) (H. Rept. 104-677) [16JY] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office [[Page 3117]] Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3820, Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 104-685) [17JY] Investigation Into the White House and Dept. of Justice on Security of FBI Background Investigation Files (H. Rept. 104- 862) [28SE] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] Office of Government Ethics Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 104-595) [29MY] Relief of Individuals Terminated From White House Travel Office: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2937) (H. Rept. 104- 484) [18MR] White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] POLITICAL PARTIES Bills and resolutions Executive Office of the President: ensure privacy and security of FBI background reports (see H.R. 3785) [11JY] Labor unions: ensure that employees paying mandatory dues may object to the use of their dues for noncollective-bargaining activities (see H.R. 3580) [5JN] Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 3683) [19JN] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] Reports filed Investigation Into the White House and Dept. of Justice on Security of FBI Background Investigation Files (H. Rept. 104- 862) [28SE] POLLS OF OPINION see Public Opinion Polls POLLUTION related term(s) Ecology and Environment Bills and resolutions Air pollution: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518) [23MY] ------regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 3818) [16JY] Antarctic Treaty: implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (see H.R. 3060) [12MR] ------implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 211) [10SE] Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 3789) [11JY] Bergen County, NJ: recovery of costs associated with the cleanup of the Stepan Property Superfund Site (see H.R. 3319) [24AP] Clean Air Act: amend (see H.R. 3519) [23MY] ------provide regulatory relief and preserve jobs (see H.R. 3446) [10MY] Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (see H.R. 3639) [13JN] FERC: disapproving of rules concerning open access transmission services of public utilities (see H.J. Res. 178) [1MY] Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 3849) [18JY] Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (see H.R. 3573) [4JN] ------regulation of above-ground storage tanks (see H.R. 3283) [22AP] Power resources: provide moratorium on retail wheeling of electric energy relative to transboundary pollution (see H.R. 4316) [28SE] Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (see H.R. 2988) [28FE] Water: public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3280, 3429) [18AP] [9MY] ------require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656) [13JN] Water pollution: State waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (see H.R. 3299) [23AP] Waterways: disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] Women: effect of environment on health (see H.R. 3509) [22MY] Reports filed Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty Implementation: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3060) (H. Rept. 104-593) [23MY] Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807) [18SE] POMBO, RICHARD W. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] POMEROY, EARL (a Representative from North Dakota) Bills and resolutions introduced by Commission on Retirement Income Policy: establish (see H.R. 3077) [13MR] Dept. of Agriculture: payment rate for barley (see H.R. 4002) [2AU] FAA: essential air service funding (see H.R. 3037) [6MR] House of Representatives: limit election expenditures for candidates (see H.R. 3651) [13JN] Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590) [5JN] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038) [6MR] Taxation: treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 3245) [15AP] POPULATION Bills and resolutions Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 3558) [30MY] ------collection of information relative to individuals who provide care for family members who are unable to care for themselves (see H.R. 4146) [24SE] Elections: clarify procedure for determining State population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 3589) [5JN] PORNOGRAPHY Bills and resolutions Children and youth: amend laws (see H.R. 4123, 4331) [19SE] [30SE] Computers: protection of freedom of speech on-line and on the Internet (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] ------provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] ------restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] Dept. of Defense: prohibit the sale or distribution of sexually explicit material to any individual (see H.R. 3300) [23AP] PORTER, JOHN EDWARD (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by China, People's Republic of: human rights situation in Tibet (see H. Res. 347) [25JA] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3755) [8JY] Elections: comply with campaign spending limits and enhance importance of individual and intradistrict contributions (see H.R. 3912) [26JY] Immigration: provide special status for certain alien journalists working in Hong Kong (see H.R. 4156) [24SE] Iraq: anniversary of gas bomb attack against Kurds (see H. Res. 379) [12MR] Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 135) [25JA] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into personal investment plans (see H.R. 2953) [1FE] Taxation: reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old-age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] Reports filed Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3755) (H. Rept. 104-659) [8JY] PORTLAND, OR Bills and resolutions Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3134) [21MR] Reports filed Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Portland, OR: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3134) (H. Rept. 104-587) [21MY] PORTMAN, ROB (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments National Commission on Restructuring the IRS [22MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Mariemont, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 3072) [12MR] National Park Service: coordinate programs and enter into cooperative agreements with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (see H.R. 4073) [12SE] Taxation: modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 4099) [17SE] POSHARD, GLENN (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] POSTAGE AND STAMPS Bills and resolutions Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401) [7MY] Law enforcement officers: issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 210) [2AU] Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 4136) [24SE] Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 3631) [12JN] Postal Service: reform (see H.R. 3717) [25JN] ------require photo identification for processing of change-of- address orders (see H.R. 3629) [12JN] Robeson, Paul: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 511) [2AU] Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 173) [9MY] POSTAL RATE COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 4136) [24SE] Postal Service: reform (see H.R. 3717) [25JN] POSTAL SERVICE Bills and resolutions Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 4223) [26SE] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Augusta (Gusty) Hornblower U.S. Post Office, Groton, MA: designate (see H.R. 3768) [10JY] Business and industry: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 3690) [20JN] Change-of-address orders: require photo identification (see H.R. 3629) [12JN] [[Page 3118]] Consumers: treatment of deceptive or misleading mail (see H.R. 3884) [24JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3756) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3756), consideration (see H. Res. 475) [11JY] Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401) [7MY] General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Post Office, Brewer, ME: designate (see H.R. 4195) [26SE] Government regulations: require envelopes and warning labels for mail depicting violent or sexually-explicit acts (see H.R. 3097) [14MR] Honorable David H. Pryor Post Office Building, Camden, AR: designate (see H.R. 3877) [23JY] House of Representatives: establish disclosure requirements relative to franked mail (see H.R. 3772) [10JY] ------official mail allowance (see H.R. 3771) [10JY] ------prevent mass mailings during an election year (see H.R. 3773) [10JY] ------reduce number of pieces of mail constituting a mass mailing (see H.R. 3774) [10JY] IRS: recognize qualified delivery services in addition to the Postal Service for purposes of timely filing of tax documents (see H.R. 3086) [14MR] Jim Wright Post Office Building, Fort Worth, TX: designate (see H.R. 4232) [27SE] L. Clure Morton Post Office and Courthouse, Cookeville, TN: designate (see H.R. 4070) [12SE] Law enforcement officers: issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 210) [2AU] Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 4136) [24SE] Private carriage: prohibit penalization for use of private express services for certain letters and packets (see H.R. 3981) [2AU] Reform (see H.R. 3717) [25JN] Robeson, Paul: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 511) [2AU] Roger P. McAuliffe Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3834) [17JY] Rose Y. Caracappa U.S. Post Office Building, Centereach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3139) [21MR] Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 173) [9MY] Motions Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3756) [17JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3756, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 475) (H. Rept. 104-671) [11JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3756) (H. Rept. 104-660) [8JY] POVERTY related term(s) Homeless; Hunger Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions Contracts: require wages paid under a Federal contract be above local poverty line (see H.R. 3229, 3463) [29MR] [15MY] Dept. of Defense: expand authority to donate unusable food (see H.R. 3312) [24AP] Dept. of HUD: terminate the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use for the homeless (see H.R. 4085) [17SE] Education: establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 4161) [24SE] Federal aid programs: improve program of block grants to States for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 4324) [28SE] Food stamps: forbid recipients to resell or barter with acquired food (see H.R. 4027) [5SE] Health: modify certain programs relative to minority women (see H.R. 3179) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893, 3063, 3070, 3103, 3130, 3160, 3185) [25JA] [12MR] [18MR] [20MR] [26MR] [28MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (see H. Res. 392) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] ------national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 3787) [11JY] Health care professionals: exempt from liability for negligence relative to services performed for low-income individuals (see H.R. 2938) [1FE] Homeless: assistance (see H.R. 3347) [25AP] ------housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 4132) [23SE] ------reintegration assistance for veterans (see H.R. 3611) [11JN] Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406), consideration (see H. Res. 426) [7MY] ------prohibit increase of security deposit in units receiving Federal rental housing assistance (see H.R. 3679) [19JN] Job Corps: ensure a drug-free, safe, and cost effective program (see H.R. 3169) [27MR] Medicaid: preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3232, 3632) [15AP] [12JN] ------reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] ------waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] Medicare: demonstration project to improve the quality and cost- effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 4268) [27SE] Mother Teresa: confer honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 191) [10SE] Project for American Renewal: implement (see H.R. 3716) [25JN] Public buildings: make certain Federal facilities available to organizations for use as temporary homeless shelters (see H.R. 3496) [21MY] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Michigan to conduct ``To Strengthen Michigan Families'' project (see H.R. 3732) [27JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (see H.R. 3562) [4JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (H.R. 3562), consideration (see H. Res. 446) [5JN] ------ensure States have sufficient funds to assure effectiveness of work requirements of certain programs (see H.R. 3999) [2AU] ------funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] ------reform (see H.R. 2915, 3507, 3612, 3734, 3829, 3832) [31JA] [22MY] [11JN] [27JN] [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 2915), consideration (see H. Res. 425) [6MY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] Social Security: apply standards to outpatient physical therapy relative to certain physician services (see H.R. 3426) [9MY] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (see H.R. 2924) [1FE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (H.R. 2924), consideration (see H. Res. 355) [1FE] ------self-referral requirements relative to hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (see H.R. 4100) [17SE] Taxation: application of low-income housing credit on housing units assigned to certain single parents (see H.R. 3503) [22MY] ------treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] Women: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3178) [27MR] Conference reports Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Messages Veto of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act: President Clinton [22JA] Motions Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [28MR] [11JN] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), conference report [1AU] Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] Reports filed Confer Honorary U.S. Citizenship on Mother Teresa: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 104-796) [17SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 2924, Payment of Social Security Benefits Relative to the Debt Limit Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 104-460) [1FE] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' Welfare Reform Project: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Encourage the Donation of Food and Grocery Products to Needy Individuals: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2428) (H. Rept. 104-661) [9JY] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] [[Page 3119]] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3070) (H. Rept. 104-497) [25MR] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [25AP] POWER RESOURCES related term(s) Conservation of Energy; Natural Gas; Petroleum Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions Air pollution: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518) [23MY] Dept. of Defense: exempt from metric system requirements relative to nuclear facilities (see H.R. 3164) [26MR] Dept. of Energy: extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (see H.R. 4013) [2AU] Electric power: establish a commission to minimize the environmental impacts associated with electric utility restructuring (see H.R. 3172) [27MR] ------provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4297) [28SE] ------provide moratorium on retail wheeling relative to transboundary air pollution (see H.R. 4316) [28SE] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 3816) [16JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), consideration (see H. Res. 483) [18JY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 3670, 3868, 4083) [18JN] [23JY] [17SE] EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391) [2MY] FERC: disapproving of rules concerning open access transmission services of public utilities (see H.J. Res. 178) [1MY] ------extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Kentucky (see H.R. 2869) [23JA] ------extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 4177) [25SE] Government: privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administration and certain TVA facilities (see H.R. 3878) [23JY] Leases: issuance of a noncompetitive oil and gas lease for certain lands (see H.R. 4116) [19SE] Nuclear energy: prohibit use of Federal funds for the construction or operation of the National Ignition Facility or certain inertial confinement fusion projects (see H.R. 3143) [21MR] Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3375, 3395, 3415, 3420, 3457) [1MY] [7MY] [8MY] [15MY] ------gasoline tax (H.R. 3415), consideration (see H. Res. 436) [16MY] ------improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (see H.R. 3573) [4JN] ------regulation of above-ground storage tanks (see H.R. 3283) [22AP] ------transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372, 3384) [1MY] Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 2929, 3782, 3790) [1FE] [11JY] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Shipping industry: establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686) [20JN] Taxation: incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas (see H.R. 3410) [7MY] ------provide equivalent rates on liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas (see H.R. 3315) [24AP] ------treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] ------treatment of production of alcohol for fuel use (see H.R. 3345) [25AP] Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 4288) [28SE] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 3816) [12SE] Messages U.S.-Argentina Proposed Agreement of Cooperation Relative to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton [19MR] Motions Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3816) [5SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), conference report [12SE] Petroleum: gasoline tax (H.R. 3415) [21MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3415, Gasoline Tax: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 104-580) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3816, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 483) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] Crude Oil Undervaluation--Ineffective Response of the Minerals Management Service: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-858) [27SE] Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-782) [12SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-679) [16JY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3868) (H. Rept. 104-712) [26JY] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4083) (H. Rept. 104-814) [20SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2630) (H. Rept. 104-508) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Kentucky: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 104-507) [28MR] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 104-512) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 104-510) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Ohio: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2816) (H. Rept. 104-511) [28MR] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2695) (H. Rept. 104-509) [28MR] Gasoline Tax: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3415) (H. Rept. 104-576) [16MY] Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] PRAYERS Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer rally (see H. Con. Res. 161, 166) [15AP] [18AP] Constitutional amendments: allow in public institutions (see H.J. Res. 186) [23JY] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 161, 184) [28FE] [16JY] PRECIOUS METALS Bills and resolutions Tariff: certain silver and gold bars (see H.R. 3615) [11JN] Taxation: treatment of certain accounts involved in the acquisition of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (see H.R. 3047) [7MR] PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICE REVIEW BOARD Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3691) [20JN] PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Bill Clinton) Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see H.R. 2903, 3734, 3829) [26JA] [27JN] [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (see H. Res. 333) [4JA] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137) [31JA] Congress: notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 325) [3JA] Crime: pardoning of individuals convicted in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty investigation (see H. Con. Res. 218) [25SE] Executive Office of the President: civil remedies for the request or receipt of protected records for nonroutine use (see H.R. 3687) [20JN] National parks and recreation areas: require the President to submit an appropriation request to provide priority funding (see H.R. 3291) [23AP] White House: use of Pennsylvania Avenue for vehicular traffic (see H. Res. 458) [20JN] Conference reports Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Messages Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy [17JY] Agreement With Japan Relative to Whaling [13FE] Agreement With Poland Relative to Fisheries [13FE] Alaska Mineral Resources Report [17AP] Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act [2OC] CCC Report [22MY] CHINASAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China [6FE] Corp. for Public Broadcasting [9JY] COSAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China [6FE] Dept. of Defense Budget Rescissions [13MR] Dept. of HUD Annual Report [29JY] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations [29AP] Dept. of Transportation Annual Report [25JA] Economic Report [16FE] Family Friendly Workplace Act [27SE] Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 1997 [6FE] [19MR] Federal Labor Relations Authority [27SE] Foreign Trade Policy and Agreements [27MR] Globalstar Satellite Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China [10JY] Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee [5MR] Israel Loan Guarantees [3JA] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China [24JN] MABUHAY Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China [6FE] [[Page 3120]] Mongolian Emigration Laws and Policies [5SE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies [30JA] [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies [3JA] Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report [3OC] National Achievements in Aeronautics and Space [26JN] National Drug Control Strategy [29AP] National Emergency Relative to Angola [25MR] [16SE] [19SE] National Emergency Relative to Cuba [4MR] National Emergency Relative to Iran [12MR] [16MY] [16SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq [13FE] [23JY] National Emergency Relative to Lapse of Export Administration Act [4JN] National Emergency Relative to Libya [3JA] [22JA] [22JY] National Emergency Relative to Middle East Peace Process [13FE] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia [23AP] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons [14MY] National Endowment for Democracy [23FE] National Endowment for the Arts [28MR] [12JN] National Endowment for the Humanities [17AP] National Security Strategy [7MR] NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management [9JY] NSF Report [22MY] Plan To Achieve a Balanced Budget No Later Than 2002 as Certified by the CBO [9JA] Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act [27MR] Railroad Retirement Board [27SE] Retirement Savings and Security Act [23MY] Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources [27FE] [5MR] [14MY] [24JN] Science and Engineering Indicators--1996 [15MY] Small Business and Competition [5JN] Supplementary Social Security Agreement Between the U.S. and Austria [20MY] Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba [23SE] U.S. Participation in the U.N. [24JY] U.S.-Argentina Proposed Agreement of Cooperation Relative to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy [19MR] Veto of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act [22JA] Veto of H.R. 743, Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act [30JY] Veto of H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act [6MY] Veto of H.R. 1530, Dept. of Defense Appropriations [3JA] Veto of H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [15AP] Veto of H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial-Birth Abortions [15AP] Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act [3OC] Motions Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Investigation Into the White House and Dept. of Justice on Security of FBI Background Investigation Files (H. Rept. 104- 862) [28SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Revised Subdivision of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1997: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 104-727) [31JY] White House Travel Office Firings and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-849) [26SE] PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Elections: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES Appointments George Washington's birthday ceremonies delegation [9FE] Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: establish criminal sentence of life without parole and make denials of parole appealable only to the President (see H.R. 4104) [18SE] Budget: require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 3379) [1MY] Congress: set date for convening of 105th Congress and the date for the counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 198) [28SE] Constitutional amendments: direct popular election (see H.J. Res. 180) [12JN] Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see H.R. 4259) [27SE] Elections: constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 187) [25JY] ------establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 4327) [28SE] Executive Office of the President: applicability of certain laws (see H.R. 3452) [14MY] Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain counties in Ireland (see H.R. 3599) [6JN] George Bush School of Government and Public Service: funding (see H.R. 3803) [12JY] Government: require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Monuments and memorials: limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments (see H.R. 4118) [19SE] ------limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments in California (see H.R. 4242) [27SE] Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] Roosevelt, Theodore: award the Congressional Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3966) [2AU] Taxation: expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see H.R. 3566) [4JN] U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals (H.R. 2641), consideration (see H. Res. 418) [30AP] Washington, George: reading of Farewell Address at the beginning of each Congress (see H. Con. Res. 222) [26SE] Conference reports Line Item Veto Act (S. 4) [21MR] Motions House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Applicability of Certain Laws Relative to the Executive Office of the President: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3452) (H. Rept. 104-820) [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2641, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 104-543) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Line Item Veto Act: Committee of Conference (S. 4) (H. Rept. 104- 491) [21MR] U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 104-541) [29AP] PRETTYMAN, E. BARRETT Bills and resolutions E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3029) [6MR] Reports filed E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3029) (H. Rept. 104-588) [21MY] PRICES see Economy PRINTING Bills and resolutions Congress: waive enrollment requirements for certain appropriations legislation (see H.J. Res. 197) [28SE] Freedom of Information Act: provide public access to information in an electronic format (see H.R. 3802, 3885) [12JY] [24JY] House of Representatives: printing of House Rules and Manual for 105th Congress (see H. Res. 552) [28SE] Reports filed Public Access to Information in an Electronic Format: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 104-795) [17SE] PRISONERS OF WAR Bills and resolutions Benefits: provide medical care and disability benefits to civilians forcibly detained by an enemy government or hostile force under wartime conditions (see H.R. 3084) [14MR] Japan: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 176) [10MY] PRISONS see Correctional Institutions PRIVATE ENTERPRISE see Free Enterprise PRIZES see Awards, Medals, Prizes PRODUCT LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 956): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 956) [14MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 956, Provisions: President Clinton [6MY] Motions Enact (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] PRODUCT SAFETY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] Bills and resolutions Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 3504) [22MY] ------liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 3468) [16MY] [[Page 3121]] Safety: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (see H.R. 3173) [27MR] Conference reports Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H.R 956) [14MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: President Clinton [6MY] Motions Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Reports filed Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] PRYCE, DEBORAH (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Congress: waive enrollment requirements for certain appropriations legislation (see H.J. Res. 197) [28SE] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 497) [31JY] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3662), consideration (see H. Res. 455) [18JN] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3814), consideration (see H. Res. 479) [16JY] Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] House Rules: authority of the Speaker to declare recess (see H. Res. 330) [3JA] ------imposition of ``Ramseyer requirement'' on conference reports (see H. Res. 549) [27SE] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. 546) [27SE] Native Americans: exempt certain adoption and child custody proceedings from coverage under the Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3275) [18AP] Taxation: treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703), consideration (see H. Res. 376, 380) [7MR] [12MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 405) [17AP] U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals (H.R. 2641), consideration (see H. Res. 418) [30AP] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 497) (H. Rept. 104-731) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Consideration of H.R. 2641, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 104-543) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 2703, Comprehensive Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 104-477) [7MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 104-480) [12MR] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3662, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 104-627) [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 3814, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 479) (H. Rept. 104-678) [16JY] House Rules Relative to the Speaker's Authority To Declare Recess: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 104-445) [3JA] Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions and Consideration of Legislation Under Suspension of the House Rules: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 546) (H. Rept. 104-855) [27SE] PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS see Public Welfare Programs PUBLIC BROADCASTING related term(s) News Media Bills and resolutions Management: promote financial self-sufficiency (see H.R. 2979) [28FE] Messages Corp. for Public Broadcasting: President Clinton [9JY] PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE Bills and resolutions Public broadcasting: promote financial self-sufficiency (see H.R. 2979) [28FE] PUBLIC BUILDINGS Bills and resolutions Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 4223) [26SE] Augusta (Gusty) Hornblower U.S. Post Office, Groton, MA: designate (see H.R. 3768) [10JY] Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 4133) [24SE] Community service: use of public facilities that are acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (see H.R. 3888) [24JY] Dept. of the Interior: transfer certain facilities of the Minidoka Project to the Burley Irrigation District (see H.R. 4295) [28SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3376) [1MY] E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3029) [6MR] G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate (see H.R. 3253) [16AP] General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Post Office, Brewer, ME: designate (see H.R. 4195) [26SE] Government: requirements for leasing of space by Federal agencies (see H.R. 2904) [26JA] Homeless: make certain Federal facilities available to organizations for use as temporary homeless shelters (see H.R. 3496) [21MY] Honorable David H. Pryor Post Office Building, Camden, AR: designate (see H.R. 3877) [23JY] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 3387) [1MY] J.J. `Jake' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: designate (see H.R. 4329) [30SE] James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 3320) [25AP] Jim Wright Post Office Building, Fort Worth, TX: designate (see H.R. 4232) [27SE] Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: designate (see H.R. 4186) [25SE] L. Clure Morton Post Office and Courthouse, Cookeville, TN: designate (see H.R. 4070) [12SE] Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Portland, OR: designate (see H.R. 3134) [21MR] Prayer: constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public institutions (see H.J. Res. 186) [23JY] Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (see H.R. 3576) [4JN] Roger P. McAuliffe Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3834) [17JY] Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, Omaha, NE: designate (see H.R. 3400) [7MY] Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3560) [30MY] Rose Y. Caracappa U.S. Post Office Building, Centereach, NY: designate (see H.R. 3139) [21MR] Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 3710) [25JN] Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (see H.R. 4152) [24SE] Sammy L. Davis Federal Building, Overland, MO: designate (see H.R. 3186) [28MR] Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3941, 4042) [1AU] [10SE] W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: designate (see H.R. 3535) [23MY] William Augustus Bootle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Macon, GA: designate (see H.R. 4119) [19SE] William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA: designate (see H.R. 3364) [30AP] Reports filed Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574) [14MY] E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3029) (H. Rept. 104-588) [21MY] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3387) (H. Rept. 104-645) [27JN] Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Portland, OR: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3134) (H. Rept. 104-587) [21MY] Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3576) (H. Rept. 104-781) [10SE] Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, Omaha, NE: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 104-610) [6JN] Sammy L. Davis Federal Building, Overland, MO: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 104-609) [6JN] W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 104-780) [10SE] William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3364) (H. Rept. 104-611) [6JN] PUBLIC DEBT related term(s) Budget--U.S. Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (see H.R. 2903, 3734, 3829) [26JA] [27JN] [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (see H. Res. 333) [4JA] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform process (see H.R. 4285) [28SE] ------require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 3379) [1MY] ------sequestration of all budgetary accounts except Social Security, Federal retirement, and interest on the debt (see H.R. 3414) [8MY] ------use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137) [31JA] Government: ceiling (see H.R. 2862, 2896, 2897, 2920, 3136; H. Res. 360) [22JA] [25JA] [31JA] [1FE] [21MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 2409), engrossment (see H. Res. 356) [1FE] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------ceiling (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (see H.R. 3021) [6MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (H.R. 3021), consideration (see H. Res. 371) [6MR] ------improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] ------provide that individuals entitled to payments from the Government may designate those payments for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3998) [2AU] [[Page 3122]] House Rules: question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354) [31JA] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions (see H. Res. 412) [24AP] Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372, 3384) [1MY] Social Security: investment of surplus from trust funds and protection from public debt limit (see H.R. 3636) [13JN] ------investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 2928) [1FE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (see H.R. 2924) [1FE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (H.R. 2924), consideration (see H. Res. 355) [1FE] Conference reports Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Messages Plan To Achieve a Balanced Budget No Later Than 2002 as Certified by the CBO: President Clinton [9JA] Motions Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] Government: ceiling (H.R. 3136) [28MR] House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 412) [25AP] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2924, Payment of Social Security Benefits Relative to the Debt Limit Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 104-460) [1FE] Consideration of H.R. 3021, Debt Limit Enforcement and Obligated Trust Fund Protection: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 104-473) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] House Rules Relative to Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 104-535) [24AP] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Bills and resolutions House of Representatives: require Members to submit annual reports on federally funded travel for publication in the Congressional Record (see H. Res. 423) [2MY] PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE related term(s) Centers for Disease Control; Health Appointments Conferees: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149) [24SE] Diseases: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443) [10MY] ------research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis disease (see H.R. 3715) [25JN] ------research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 3514) [22MY] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 3022) [6MR] Health care facilities: consolidate certain health center programs (see H.R. 3081) [13MR] NIH: expand and coordinate National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute activities on women's diseases (see H.R. 3001) [29FE] ------expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 3331) [25AP] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443) [10MY] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604) [6MR] [10JN] ------amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] Women: preventive health programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3174) [27MR] ------research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3176) [27MR] Conference reports Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization (S. 641) [30AP] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Motions Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Reports filed Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (S. 641) (H. Rept. 104-545) [30AP] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Health Studies and Programs Relative to Traumatic Brain Injuries: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 248) (H. Rept. 104-652) [27JN] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT Bills and resolutions Diseases: provide inclusive information service (see H.R. 4257) [27SE] Health: improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 3587, 3904) [5JN] [25JY] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443) [10MY] PUBLIC HOUSING REFORM AND EMPOWERMENT ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 1260, provisions [9MY] PUBLIC LANDS Bills and resolutions Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region (see H.R. 3061) [12MR] Apache National Forest: conveyance of land to the Alpine Elementary School District (see H.R. 3547) [29MY] Archeology: collection of fossils (see H.R. 2943) [1FE] Arizona: acquisition by eminent domain of certain State trust lands (see H.R. 3929) [31JY] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3620) [12JN] BLM: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3290) [23AP] Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: improve access and use (see H.R. 3297) [23AP] Bureau of Reclamation: settlement with Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (see H.R. 3777) [10JY] California: conveyance of certain property (see H.R. 3083) [14MR] ------exchange of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3146, 3147) [21MR] ------management of the Presidio facilities (see H.R. 4236) [27SE] ------management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 1296), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 536) [25SE] ------pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 4082) [17SE] ------settlement of issues and claims relative to trust lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 3640) [13JN] ------transfer of public lands to certain Indian tribes (see H.R. 3642) [13JN] Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 2982) [28FE] Crawford National Fish Hatchery: convey to Crawford, NE (see H.R. 3287) [23AP] Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] Coast Guard: conveyance of Presque Isle Light Station, MI (see H.R. 3344) [25AP] Collbaran reclamation project: land conveyance (see H.R. 3366) [30AP] Courts: protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] Crook County, WY: conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands to Wyoming (see H.R. 3579) [5JN] Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness area (see H.R. 3886) [24JY] Dept. of the Interior: transfer Palmetto Bend Project (see H.R. 3822) [16JY] Dos Palos, CA: conveyance of certain lands to the Dos Palos Ag Boosters (see H.R. 4041) [10SE] Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (see H.R. 3486) [16MY] Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] Education: Impact Aid Program reform (see H.R. 2886) [25JA] ------provide hold-harmless payment amounts for impact-aid payments relative to Federal acquisition of real property (see H.R. 3269) [18AP] Everglades National Park: designate Earnest F. Coe Visitor Center (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] Federal aid programs: provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145) [24SE] Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve: land exchange (H.R. 400), return to Senate (see H. Res. 554) [30SE] Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see H.R. 3541) [29MY] Guam: acquire excess real property and release lands from a condition on disposal (see H.R. 3501) [21MY] Helium: recovery and disposal (see H.R. 3008) [5MR] Hinsdale, CO: land exchange (see H.R. 4213) [26SE] James River: permit Corps of Engineers to acquire flowage and saturation easements for lands located in flood areas (see H.R. 3613) [11JN] Lincoln National Historic Trail: designate as a component of the National Trails System (see H.R. 4187) [25SE] Mariemont, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 3072) [12MR] Marion National Fish Hatchery: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 3557) [30MY] Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] Mark Twain National Forest, MO: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 3464) [15MY] Mining and mineral resources: land exchange between Arkansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 3088) [14MR] Minnesota: enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (see H.R. 3470) [16MY] Monuments and memorials: limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments (see H.R. 4118) [19SE] ------limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments in California (see H.R. 4242) [27SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress [19SE] [[Page 3123]] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] ------require an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (see H.R. 4147, 4214) [24SE] [26SE] Myton, UT: transfer certain lands to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (see H.R. 3627) [12JN] National parks and recreation areas: authorize entrance fees to secure bonds for capital improvements (see H.R. 3788) [11JY] Native Americans: provide that certain tribal lands held in trust be defined as entitlement land (see H.R. 4202) [26SE] Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 3127) [20MR] New Mexico: land conveyance to Carlsbad Irrigation District (see H.R. 3258) [17AP] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4174) [25SE] Oregon: transfer of Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands, Coos Bay Military Wagon Road Grant Lands, and public domain lands (see H.R. 3769) [10JY] Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: authorize improvements to a county road and prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive (see H.R. 2958) [1FE] Power resources: issuance of a noncompetitive oil and gas lease for certain lands (see H.R. 4116) [19SE] Public utilities: right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] Real estate: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 3752) [27JN] Redwood National Park: increase management efficiency through cooperative agreements with California (see H.R. 3500) [21MY] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 3339) [25AP] Santa Cruz Island, CA: acquire certain lands (see H.R. 4059) [11SE] Sequoia National Forest: preservation of Giant Sequoia ecosystem and increase recreational opportunities (see H.R. 3873) [23JY] Sequoia National Park: renewal of cabin permits to heirs in Mineral King Addition (see H.R. 3534) [23MY] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir: sale by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 3903) [25JY] Snoqualmie National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. 3497) [21MY] Southwest Montana Heritage and Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 3318) [24AP] Stanislaus County, CA: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 4088) [17SE] Steubenville, OH: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 4021) [4SE] Talladega National Forest: designate certain lands as the Dugger Mountain Wilderness (see H.R. 4087) [17SE] Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: establish (see H.R. 4043) [10SE] Tennessee: authorize haying and grazing on certain lands (see H.R. 3554) [30MY] Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] Utah: land acquisition in Sterling Forest Reserve relative to winter Olympic games (see H.R. 3907) [26JY] Voyageurs National Park Intergovernmental Council: establish (see H.R. 3298, 3880) [23AP] [23JY] Walhalla National Fish Hatchery: convey to South Carolina (see H.R. 3546) [29MY] Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (see H.R. 3581) [5JN] William L. Jess Dam and Intake Structure, Jackson County, OR: designate (see H.R. 3875) [23JY] Yellowstone River Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3317) [24AP] Conference reports Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management (H.R. 1296) [24SE] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Motions California: management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 4236) [28SE] Reports filed Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2505) (H. Rept. 104-797) [17SE] Apache National Forest Land Conveyance to the Alpine Elementary School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3547) (H. Rept. 104-759) [4SE] BLM Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3290) (H. Rept. 104-658) [8JY] Cabin Permit Renewals to Heirs in Sequoia National Park Mineral King Addition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 104-866) [3OC] California Exchange of Certain Federal Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3147) (H. Rept. 104-760) [4SE] California Land Conveyance to the Del Norte County Unified School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2709) (H. Rept. 104-763) [4SE] California Land Conveyance to the Hoopa Valley Tribe: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2710) (H. Rept. 104-762) [4SE] California Public Land Transfer to Certain Indian Tribes: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 104-767) [4SE] Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2982) (H. Rept. 104-568) [8MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1296, Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [25SE] Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] Conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands in Crook County, WY, to Wyoming: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 104-711) [26JY] Crawford National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Crawford, NE: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3287) (H. Rept. 104-700) [24JY] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] Goshute Indian Reservation Additional Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 104-562) [7MY] Gunnison County, CO, Land Conveyance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2438) (H. Rept. 104-766) [4SE] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2561) (H. Rept. 104-840) [25SE] Impact Aid Program Technical Corrections: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 104-560) [7MY] Improve Quality of National Parks and Recreation Areas Visitor Services Relative to Incentive-Based Recreation Fees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 104-757) [4SE] Kenai Natives Association Correction of Land Entitlement Inequities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 104-756) [4SE] Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 104-454) [30JA] Marion National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3557) (H. Rept. 104-702) [24JY] Mark Twain National Forest, MO, Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3464) (H. Rept. 104-654) [8JY] North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2679) (H. Rept. 104-527) [18AP] Oahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex Acquisition of Certain Interests in the Waihee Marsh and Waihee Stream: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1772) (H. Rept. 104-528) [22AP] Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3752) (H. Rept. 104-835) [24SE] Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [24SE] Public Rangelands Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1459) (H. Rept. 104-674) [12JY] Release of Reversionary Interest in Certain Iosco, MI, Lands Held by the Federal Government: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2670) (H. Rept. 104-644) [27JN] Relief of Persons Who Purchased Clark County, NV, Land Relative to Certain Private Land Surveys: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2135) (H. Rept. 104-755) [4SE] Settlement of Issues and Claims Relative to Trust Lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3640) (H. Rept. 104-777) [5SE] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir Sale by the Dept. of the Interior: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 104-768) [4SE] Snoqualmie National Forest Boundary Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3497) (H. Rept. 104-816) [23SE] Snowbasin Ski Area, UT, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2824) (H. Rept. 104-493) [25MR] Suffolk County, NY, Property Acquisition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 104-529) [22AP] Transfer Jurisdiction Over Certain Federal Real Property in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2636) (H. Rept. 104-368) [26JY] Walhalla National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to South Carolina: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3546) H. Rept. 104-701) [24JY] Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2518) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] PUBLIC OPINION POLLS Bills and resolutions Government regulations: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 4267) [27SE] Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] PUBLIC RANGELANDS MANAGEMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1459) (H. Rept. 104-674) [12JY] PUBLIC SAFETY see Safety PUBLIC UTILITIES Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: permit council to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds relative to water and sewer facilities (see H.R. 3663) [18JN] Electric power: establish a commission to minimize the environmental impacts associated with electric utility restructuring (see H.R. 3172) [27MR] ------provide for competition in industry (see H.R. 2929, 3782, 3790) [1FE] [11JY] [[Page 3124]] ------provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4297) [28SE] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 3816) [16JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), consideration (see H. Res. 483) [18JY] FERC: disapproving of rules concerning open access transmission services of public utilities (see H.J. Res. 178) [1MY] Government regulations: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Motor vehicles: remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3480, 3492) [16MY] Power resources: privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administration and certain TVA facilities (see H.R. 3878) [23JY] Public lands: right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] Texas: drought relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX (see H.R. 3910) [26JY] Water: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (see H.R. 4188) [25SE] ------biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 3948) [1AU] ------require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656) [13JN] Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (see H.R. 3581) [5JN] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 3816) [12SE] Motions Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3816) [5SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), conference report [12SE] Reports filed Congressional Consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 104-485) [18MR] Consideration of H.R. 3816, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 483) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] Drought Relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3910) (H. Rept. 104-770) [4SE] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-782) [12SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-679) [16JY] EPA State Grants To Finance the Construction or Improvement of Water Supply Systems: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2747) (H. Rept. 104-515) [29MR] Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1467) (H. Rept. 104-769) [4SE] Permit District of Columbia City Council To Authorize the Issuance of Revenue Bonds Relative to Water and Sewer Facilities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3663) (H. Rept. 104-635) [25JN] Prepayment of Federal Repayment Contracts by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1823) (H. Rept. 104-531) [23AP] Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2518) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANY ACT Bills and resolutions Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 3782) [11JY] PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES ACT Bills and resolutions Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 2929, 3782) [1FE] [11JY] PUBLIC WELFARE PROGRAMS related term(s) Federal Aid Programs; Food Stamps; Social Security Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions Aliens: modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits (see H.R. 4335) [30SE] Children and youth: consolidate and expand Federal child care programs (see H.R. 3860) [18JY] Community Services Block Grant Act: composition of boards of community action agencies and nonprofit private organizations (see H.R. 4254) [27SE] Crime: reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] Dept. of HHS: application for waiver of certain AFDC and Medicaid demonstration projects (see H.R. 3696) [20JN] Dept. of HUD: notify local government about proposed assisted multifamily housing projects (see H.R. 4064) [12SE] ------withhold public housing assistance to State agencies that impede eviction of a tenant (see H.R. 3865) [22JY] Families and domestic relations: enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266) [17AP] ------reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of prevention programs (see H.R. 3940) [1AU] Federal aid programs: improve program of block grants to States for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 4324) [28SE] FHA: streamline certain single family housing programs (see H.R. 3742) [27JN] Food stamps: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 3697) [20JN] Government: coordinate Federal financial assistance programs to streamline Government operations (see H.R. 3064) [12MR] ------reform unemployment benefit system (see H.R. 3738) [27JN] Homeless: assistance (see H.R. 3347) [25AP] ------consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3964) [2AU] ------housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 4132) [23SE] ------reintegration assistance for veterans (see H.R. 3611) [11JN] Housing: authorize, revise, and extend certain Federal programs (see H.R. 3743) [27JN] ------deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406), consideration (see H. Res. 426) [7MY] ------enforcement of regulatory requirements for single-and multifamily housing (see H.R. 3741) [27JN] Immigration: treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule for the District of Columbia Chartered Health Plan (see H.R. 3264) [17AP] ------waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMOs (see H.R. 3866, 3871, 4227) [22JY] [23JY] [26SE] Medicare: demonstration project to improve the quality and cost- effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 4268) [27SE] Michigan: approval of waivers submitted by Michigan to conduct ``To Strengthen Michigan Families'' project (see H.R. 3732) [27JN] Native Americans: exempt certain adoption and child custody proceedings from coverage under the Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3275) [18AP] ------exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 3156) [22MR] ------regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see H.R. 3828) [16JY] Nutrition programs: funding (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Project for American Renewal: implement (see H.R. 3716) [25JN] Public buildings: make certain Federal facilities available to organizations for use as temporary homeless shelters (see H.R. 3496) [21MY] Reform (see H.R. 2915, 3507, 3612, 3734, 3829, 3832) [31JA] [22MY] [11JN] [27JN] [17JY] Reform (H.R. 2915): consideration (see H. Res. 425) [6MY] Reform (H.R. 3734): consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] Rental housing: prohibit Federal assistance to owners whose tenants are family members (see H.R. 3963) [2AU] Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] ------placement of children with adult relatives who meet State child protection standards (see H.R. 3650) [13JN] States: clarify rights to set base period used to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3786) [11JY] ------ensure sufficient funds to assure effectiveness of work requirements of certain programs (see H.R. 3999) [2AU] Wisconsin: approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (see H.R. 3562) [4JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (H.R. 3562), consideration (see H. Res. 446) [5JN] Conference reports Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Messages Veto of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act: President Clinton [22JA] Motions Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] Reform (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2406, U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' Welfare Reform Project: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Medicaid Osteopathic Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 104-826) [24SE] Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule Relative to Certain HMOs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3871) (H. Rept. 104- 752) [2AU] Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings Regulations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 104-808) [19SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] [[Page 3125]] Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2594) (H. Rept. 104-525) [18AP] U.S. Housing Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [25AP] PUBLIC WORKS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] ------S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] Bills and resolutions Auburn, CA: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] ------prohibit Federal funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 2951) [1FE] Beaches: authorizing expenditures from the harbor maintenance trust fund for certain beach erosion projects (see H.R. 3304) [23AP] Corps of Engineers: authorize capital improvements for the Washington Aqueduct (see H.R. 2917) [31JA] ------authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] ------construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Dams: reduce hazards of dam failures (see H.R. 3602) [6JN] Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness area (see H.R. 3886) [24JY] Dept. of the Interior: transfer Palmetto Bend Project (see H.R. 3822) [16JY] Employment: national program to create jobs and restore infrastructure (see H.R. 3469) [16MY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 3816) [16JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), consideration (see H. Res. 483) [18JY] Land use: treatment of Federal and non-Federal reclamation projects (see H.R. 3041) [7MR] Massachusetts: deauthorize a portion of the navigation project for Weymouth-Fore and Town Rivers (see H.R. 2957) [1FE] National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3162, 3168) [26MR] [27MR] New Mexico: redesignate the Jemez Canyon Dam as Tamaya Dam (see H.R. 2989) [28FE] Power resources: privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administration and certain TVA facilities (see H.R. 3878) [23JY] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act: amend (see H.R. 3660) [17JN] Roads and highways: construction funding (see H.R. 3775) [10JY] ------reuse or disposal of construction and demolition debris (see H.R. 3522) [23MY] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] TVA: prohibit imposition of performance deposits for residential shoreline alterations (see H.R. 3853) [18JY] Urban areas: metropolitan planning (see H.R. 4330) [30SE] Water: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (see H.R. 4188) [25SE] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 3816) [12SE] Water Resources Development Act (S. 640) [25SE] Motions Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3816) [5SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), conference report [12SE] Reports filed Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] Congressional Consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 104-485) [18MR] Consideration of H.R. 3816, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 483) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-782) [12SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-679) [16JY] Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1467) (H. Rept. 104-769) [4SE] Prepayment of Federal Repayment Contracts by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1823) (H. Rept. 104-531) [23AP] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3660) (H. Rept. 104-703) [24JY] Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 640) (H. Rept. 104-843) [25SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT Reports filed Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] PUBLICATIONS related term(s) Literature; News Media Bills and resolutions Floods: correct flood maps containing certain errors (see H.R. 3340) [25AP] National Historical Publications and Records Commission: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3625) [12JN] Reports filed House of Representatives Official Allowance That Represents Administrative Reforms: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 104-482) [14MR] PUERTO RICO, COMMONWEALTH OF Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: relief for certain loans (see H.R. 4269) [27SE] Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] ------tribute to Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 159) [29MR] Self-determination (see H.R. 3024, 4228, 4281) [6MR] [27SE] [28SE] Tourist trade: application of coastwise trade laws relative to travel to or from Puerto Rico (see H.R. 3020) [6MR] Reports filed Puerto Rico Self-Determination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3024) (H. Rept. 104-713) [26JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3024) (H. Rept. 104-713) [18SE] PYRAMID OF REMEMBRANCE FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (see H.R. 3442) [10MY] QUEENS COUNTY, NY Bills and resolutions Waterways: declare certain areas as nonnavigable waters (see H.R. 2987) [28FE] QUIET SQUAW (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3701) [20JN] QUILLEN, JAMES H. (JIMMY) (a Representative from Tennessee) Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517), consideration (see H. Res. 442) [29MY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3666), consideration (see H. Res. 456) [19JN] Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3816), consideration (see H. Res. 483) [18JY] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 161) [28FE] Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), consideration (see H. Res. 419) [30AP] Tariff: certain iron and steel pipe and tube products (see H.R. 3255) [16AP] ------DEMT (see H.R. 4057) [11SE] ------Fybrel [SWP] (see H.R. 3254) [16AP] Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), consideration [29MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 842, Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 104-514) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 2149, Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 104-599) [29MY] Consideration of H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 456) (H. Rept. 104-630) [19JN] Consideration of H.R. 3816, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 483) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] QUINCY LIBRARY GROUP Bills and resolutions California: pilot project in the Plumas, Lassen, and Tahoe National Forests to demonstrate resource management activity effectiveness (see H.R. 4082) [17SE] QUINN, JACK (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919) [31JA] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3265) [17AP] Poland: anniversary of adoption of constitution (see H. Con. Res. 165) [18AP] Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3418) [8MY] Weather: establish disaster and emergency assistance standards relative to snow-related events (see H.R. 3348) [29AP] QUINN, JOHN M. Reports filed White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] RACIAL RELATIONS Bills and resolutions Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] [[Page 3126]] Crime: condemn acts of arson against churches and enhance law enforcement and prosecution of arsonists (see H. Con. Res. 183, 186, 187) [11JN] [13JN] Government: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] National Telecommunications and Information Administration: report on hate speech relative to the Internet (see H.R. 3781) [10JY] Paperwork Reduction Act: use of term ``multiracial or multiethnic'' on classification lists (see H.R. 3920) [30JY] RADANOVICH, GEORGE P. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by California: exchange of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3146, 3147) [21MR] Sequoia National Park: renewal of cabin permits to heirs in Mineral King Addition (see H.R. 3534) [23MY] RADIO related term(s) News Media; Public Broadcasting; Telecommunications Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 3644) [13JN] Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] FCC: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 3419) [8MY] ------reform (see H.R. 3957) [2AU] ------require promotion of sharing of broadcasting tower facilities (see H.R. 3945) [1AU] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Public broadcasting: promote financial self-sufficiency (see H.R. 2979) [28FE] Telecommunications: continued operation of certain overlapping stations (see H.R. 3073) [12MR] Volunteer workers: utilization relative to amateur radio service (see H.R. 3207) [29MR] Messages Corp. for Public Broadcasting: President Clinton [9JY] RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: suspend reprocessing activities for spent nuclear fuel and radioactive target materials (see H. Con. Res. 197) [10JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (see H.R. 3643) [13JN] Drugs: review use of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 3065) [12MR] Nuclear energy: prohibit use of Federal funds for the construction or operation of the National Ignition Facility or certain inertial confinement fusion projects (see H.R. 3143) [21MR] Refuse disposal: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 3394) [7MY] South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686) [20JN] Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2967) [23FE] Messages Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act: President Clinton [27MR] Reports filed Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648) [27JN] Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2967) (H. Rept. 104-536) [24AP] Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act Amendments: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1663) (H. Rept. 104-540) [25AP] RAHALL, NICK J., II (a Representative from West Virginia) Bills and resolutions introduced by Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 209) [2AU] Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372) [1MY] RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520) [23MY] RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Bills and resolutions Pensions: prevent the canceling of annuities to certain divorced spouses of workers whose widows elect to receive lump sum payments (see H.R. 2942) [1FE] Railroads: making continuing appropriations for railroad retirement benefits (see H.J. Res. 156) [4JA] Messages Report: President Clinton [27SE] RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT Reports filed Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2594) (H. Rept. 104-525) [18AP] RAILROADS related term(s) Cargo Transportation Bills and resolutions Crime: strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (see H.R. 2949) [1FE] Federal Railroad Administration: reform administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 3335) [25AP] Oregon: transfer of Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands, Coos Bay Military Wagon Road Grant Lands, and public domain lands (see H.R. 3769) [10JY] Pensions: making continuing appropriations for railroad retirement benefits (see H.J. Res. 156) [4JA] Railroad Retirement Board: prevent the canceling of annuities to certain divorced spouses of workers whose widows elect to receive lump sum payments (see H.R. 2942) [1FE] Roads and highways: improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 3000) [29FE] Safety: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 3413) [8MY] ------implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (see H. Con. Res. 201) [25JY] ------improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3106, 3578) [18MR] [5JN] Taxation: establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 4106) [18SE] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] ------prohibit smoking in any federally financed transportation facility (see H.R. 4333) [30SE] Messages Railroad Retirement Board: President Clinton [27SE] Reports filed Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2594) (H. Rept. 104-525) [18AP] Validate Certain Conveyances Made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co., in Reno, NV, and Tulare, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1784) (H. Rept. 104-691) [18JY] RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Monuments and memorials: extend authority to establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 183) [11JY] RAMSTAD, JIM (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced by Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism: establish (see H.R. 3600) [6JN] Medicare: eligibility of certain hospitals that own skilled nursing facilities relative to geographic reclassification (see H.R. 4158) [24SE] ------extend community nursing organization demonstration projects (see H.R. 3337) [25AP] Tariff: plastic web sheeting (see H.R. 4003) [2AU] Taxation: treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (see H.R. 4157) [24SE] RANCHERS see Agriculture RANGEL, CHARLES B. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Children and youth: proclaim as greatest U.S. asset (see H. Res. 434) [14MY] Medicare: demonstration project to improve the quality and cost- effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 4268) [27SE] Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3560) [30MY] Taxation: treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (see H.R. 3747) [27JN] ------treatment of financial guaranty insurance (see H.R. 3703) [24JN] Motions offered by Petroleum: gasoline tax (H.R. 3415) [21MY] REAL ESTATE Bills and resolutions Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: reauthorize (see H.R. 3031) [6MR] Arizona: acquisition by eminent domain of certain State trust lands (see H.R. 3929) [31JY] California: conveyance of certain property (see H.R. 3083) [14MR] ------exchange of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3146, 3147) [21MR] CERCLA: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Courts: protect private property from forfeiture or Government seizure (see H.R. 3194) [28MR] Dept. of HUD: terminate the property disposition program providing single-family properties for use for the homeless (see H.R. 4085) [17SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend enhanced loan asset sale authority (see H.R. 3459) [15MY] Disasters: provide windstorm insurance to certain property owners and require study relative to taxation of insurance reserves for future natural disasters (see H.R. 4115) [19SE] Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (see H.R. 3486) [16MY] Education: Impact Aid Program reform (see H.R. 2886) [25JA] ------provide hold-harmless payment amounts for impact-aid payments relative to Federal acquisition of real property (see H.R. 3269) [18AP] Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (see H. Res. 524, 531) [19SE] [24SE] Government: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 3752) [27JN] ------requirements for leasing of space by Federal agencies (see H.R. 2904) [26JA] Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: amend (see H.J. Res. 192) [16SE] Housing: adjust mortgage loan limits (see H.R. 4063) [12SE] Mortgages: insure and promote consumer education of home equity conversion mortgages (see H.R. 3897) [25JY] Native Americans: require uniform appraisals of certain leaseholds of restricted Indian lands (see H.R. 4260) [27SE] New Mexico: land conveyance to Carlsbad Irrigation District (see H.R. 3258) [17AP] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Taxation: application of the alternative minimum tax to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 4072) [12SE] [[Page 3127]] ------credit for transfer of certain property for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4201) [26SE] ------extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project (see H.R. 3939) [1AU] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of capital gains and losses on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4231) [27SE] ------treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3570) [4JN] ------treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 3693) [20JN] ------treatment of certain Federal grants established in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 2960) [1FE] TVA: prohibit imposition of performance deposits for residential shoreline alterations (see H.R. 3853) [18JY] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Motions Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 524) [19SE] ------investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 531) [24SE] Reports filed California Exchange of Certain Federal Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3147) (H. Rept. 104-760) [4SE] Impact Aid Program Technical Corrections: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 104-560) [7MY] Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 104-454) [30JA] Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3752) (H. Rept. 104-835) [24SE] Relief of Persons Who Purchased Clark County, NV, Land Relative to Certain Private Land Surveys: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2135) (H. Rept. 104-755) [4SE] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] Suffolk County, NY, Property Acquisition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 104-529) [22AP] Transfer Jurisdiction Over Certain Federal Real Property in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2636) (H. Rept. 104-368) [26JY] Validate Certain Conveyances Made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co., in Reno, NV, and Tulare, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1784) (H. Rept. 104-691) [18JY] REAL PROPERTY see Real Estate RECESSION see Economy RECLAMATION OF LAND see Land Use RECLAMATION WASTEWATER AND GROUNDWATER STUDY AND FACILITIES ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 3660) [17JN] Reports filed Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3660) (H. Rept. 104-703) [24JY] RECREATION AREAS see Parks and Recreation Areas RECYCLED MATERIALS related term(s) Refuse Disposal Reports filed Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] RECYCLING related term(s) Ecology and Environment Bills and resolutions House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 513) [2AU] Roads and highways: reuse or disposal of construction and demolition debris (see H.R. 3522) [23MY] Taxation: refundable income credit to businesses which recycle office wastes (see H.R. 3955) [2AU] Reports filed Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT (Islamic foreign aid organization) Bills and resolutions International Red Cross: recognition of non-Christian symbols (see H. Res. 464) [25JN] RED CROSS see International Red Cross REED, JACK (a Representative from Rhode Island) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 3652) [13JN] Foreign trade: require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4074) [12SE] ------require that imported jewelry boxes be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4216) [26SE] Shipping industry: establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] REFUGEES related term(s) Immigration Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] Bills and resolutions Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act: amend relative to the exclusion of certain aliens (see H.R. 3980) [2AU] Dept. of State: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see H. Res. 493) [30JY] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] ------access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration (see H. Res. 384) [14MR] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 528) [24SE] ------allow certain aliens to obtain nonimmigrant visitor's visas (see H.R. 4210) [26SE] ------asylum reform (see H.R. 3744) [27JN] Public welfare programs: treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Conference reports Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Motions Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202) [21MR] [11SE] ------admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report [25SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 528) (H. Rept. 104-829) [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 104-483) [14MR] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-828) [24SE] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [8MR] [21MR] ------Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [7MR] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104-469) [4MR] REFUSE DISPOSAL related term(s) Recycled materials; Sewage Disposal Bills and resolutions Ecology and environment: allow petition submittal for the prevention of certain waste facilities construction in environmentally disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 2845) [4JA] Hazardous substances: exempt transportation by certain vehicles from Government regulations (see H.R. 3153) [22MR] Radioactive substances: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 3394) [7MY] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act: amend (see H.R. 3660) [17JN] Roads and highways: reuse or disposal of construction and demolition debris (see H.R. 3522) [23MY] Solid waste: prohibit international export and import (see H.R. 3893) [24JY] ------State control over disposal of solid waste imported from other nations (see H.R. 4049) [11SE] ------State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), consideration (see H. Res. 349) [30JA] Waterways: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] Wetlands: funding for dredged material disposal (see H.R. 3152) [22MR] Reports filed Exempt Transportation of Hazardous Substances by Certain Vehicles From Government Regulations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 104-791) [17SE] Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 104-454) [30JA] Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3660) (H. Rept. 104-703) [24JY] REGENT RAINBOW (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4078) [12SE] REGULA, RALPH (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3662) [18JN] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] Motions offered by Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), veto [4JA] Reports filed Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3662) (H. Rept. 104- 625) [18JN] REGULATORY SUNSET AND REVIEW ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 994): consideration (see H. Res. 368) [29FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 994, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 104-464) [29FE] RELENTLESS (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3701) [20JN] RELIGION related term(s) Churches and Synagogues Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer rally (see H. Con. Res. 161, 166) [15AP] [18AP] [[Page 3128]] Christians: persecution (see H. Res. 515) [2AU] Churches and synagogues: prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies (see H.R. 3830) [17JY] Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 4117) [19SE] Crime: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (see H.R. 3525) [23MY] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 161, 184) [28FE] [16JY] ------enforce constitutional rights (see H.R. 4129, 4130) [20SE] Iraq: anniversary of gas bomb attack against Kurds (see H. Res. 379) [12MR] Mother Teresa: confer honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 191) [10SE] Prayer: constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public institutions (see H.J. Res. 186) [23JY] Privacy: protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 3571) [4JN] Selma, AL: recognition of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church as symbol of the struggle for and achievement of African-American voting rights (see H. Res. 487) [22JY] Vietnam: release of Buddhist monks and civilians and Roman Catholic monks and priests (see H. Con. Res. 179) [16MY] Westchester County, NY: condemn anti-semitic vandalism (see H. Con. Res. 231) [28SE] Reports filed Clarify Federal Jurisdiction Over Offenses Relative to Religious Property Damage: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3525) (H. Rept. 104-621) [17JN] Confer Honorary U.S. Citizenship on Mother Teresa: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 104-796) [17SE] REMY, FRANCE Bills and resolutions Braly, Houston: tribute to citizens relative to burial (see H. Res. 469) [27JN] RENO, NV Reports filed Validate Certain Conveyances Made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co., in Reno, NV, and Tulare, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1784) (H. Rept. 104-691) [18JY] REPUBLICAN PARTY Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 462) [25JN] House Rules: allow consideration of floor amendments supported by 20 percent of both the majority and minority membership (see H. Res. 548) [27SE] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] RESEARCH related term(s) Science; Technology Appointments Conferees: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (see H.R. 2973) [27FE] ------increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see H.R. 3795) [11JY] Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 4249) [27SE] Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3398) [7MY] Colville National Forest: conduct an adaptive forest management research program (see H.R. 3485) [16MY] Dept. of Commerce: convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 338) [5JA] Dept. of Energy: authorize hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs (see H.R. 4138) [24SE] ------establish a National Test and Demonstration Center of Excellence at the Nevada test site (see H.R. 2899) [25JA] ------extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (see H.R. 4013) [2AU] Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 3791) [11JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assessment of research and health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3711) [25JN] ------improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713, 3972) [25JN] [2AU] ------improve research activities for women veterans (see H.R. 3712) [25JN] Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401) [7MY] ------pediatric and adolescent AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 184) [12JN] ------research on the human papilloma virus relative to cervical cancer (see H. Con. Res. 156) [27MR] ------research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis disease (see H.R. 3715) [25JN] ------research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 3514) [22MY] Ecology and environment: development and use of new environmental monitoring technology (see H.R. 3906) [25JY] Education: promote science and technology (see H.R. 3709) [25JN] FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 3484) [16MY] FDA: facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (see H.R. 3201) [29MR] ------require full documentation of breast implant information (see H. Res. 449, 527) [6JN] [19SE] ------review procedures for funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3288) [23AP] Health: improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 3904) [25JY] ------improve and expand programs relative to pregnancy (see H.R. 4217) [26SE] ------matching payments to determine cancer incidence among residents of Toms River, NJ (see H.R. 3148) [21MR] ------permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see H.R. 3582, 3958) [5JN] [2AU] Health care professionals: facilitate the dissemination to physicians of scientific information on drug therapies and medical devices (see H.R. 2932) [1FE] Human rights: remedies for claims involving human experimentation and constitutional and human rights violations (see H.R. 3946) [1AU] Marine resources: development of technology for recovery of minerals from the ocean seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] Medicare: demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 3959) [2AU] National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see H.R. 3583) [5JN] National Environmental Science and Policy Academy: feasibility study (see H.R. 4175) [25SE] National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 4196) [26SE] National Science Scholars Program: reestablish (see H.R. 3648) [13JN] NIH: expand and coordinate National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute activities on women's diseases (see H.R. 3001) [29FE] ------expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 3331) [25AP] Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] ------improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Pharmaceuticals: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443) [10MY] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604) [6MR] [10JN] ------amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Small business: extend the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 3158) [25MR] Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 3952) [2AU] Taxation: treatment of biomedical research funds (see H.R. 3624) [12JN] ------treatment of production of alcohol for fuel use (see H.R. 3345) [25AP] ------treatment of research credits (see H.R. 2984) [28FE] Technology: competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] Veterans Health Administration: establishment of research corporations at VA medical centers (see H.R. 3285) [23AP] Women: research health risks of dioxin in tampons (see H.R. 3796) [11JY] ------research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3176) [27MR] Conference reports Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Messages Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee: President Clinton [5MR] NSF Report: President Clinton [22MY] Motions Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1358, Conveyance of National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory in Gloucester, MA, to Massachusetts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 104-449) [5JA] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] Health Studies and Programs Relative to Traumatic Brain Injuries: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 248) (H. Rept. 104-652) [27JN] Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] Small Business Technology Transfer Program: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 104-850) [26SE] Water Desalinization Research and Development Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 811) (H. Rept. 104-790) [16SE] RESOLUTION TRUST CORP. related term(s) Financial Institutions Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: pardoning of individuals convicted in Whitewater Estates development and Madison [[Page 3129]] Guaranty investigation (see H. Con. Res. 218) [25SE] Financial institutions: treatment of certain claims against depository institutions under receivership by Federal banking agencies (see H.R. 3892) [24JY] REVENUE RESTRUCTURING ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4050) [11SE] REVISED ORGANIC ACT Bills and resolutions Virgin Islands: temporary absence of executive officials and priority payment of certain bonds and other obligations (see H.R. 3634) [13JN] RICHARDSON, BILL (a Representative from New Mexico) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: coverage of native pasture crops for livestock under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program (see H.R. 3575) [4JN] Dept. of Defense: sale of excess aircraft relative to suppression of wildfires (see H.R. 4108) [18SE] Public buildings: community use of public facilities acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated using community development block grants (see H.R. 3888) [24JY] Public Health Service: consolidate certain health center programs (see H.R. 3081) [13MR] Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 556) [2OC] RIGGS, FRANK (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by California: promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (see H.R. 4032) [5SE] Courts: constitutional amendment to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 8 years (see H.J. Res. 164) [19MR] Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 4031) [5SE] Medicaid: county-operated health insurance programs qualifications and requirements (see H.R. 3056) [7MR] Members of Congress: adjust pay relative to congressional performance (see H.R. 3276) [18AP] Redwood National Park: increase management efficiency through cooperative agreements with California (see H.R. 3500) [21MY] Taxation: reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 3889) [24JY] RIVERS Bills and resolutions Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213) [12SE] Auburn, CA: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] ------prohibit Federal funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 2951) [1FE] Clarion River: designate certain segments as components of Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 3568) [4JN] Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] ------conduct study of mitigation banks (see H.R. 4211) [26SE] ------construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270) [18AP] Flood control projects: permit construction by private sector (see H.R. 3108) [19MR] Floods: correct flood maps containing certain errors (see H.R. 3340) [25AP] Florida: designate the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek and Rock Springs Run for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 3155) [22MR] Gunnison National Monument: designate Black Canyon as national park, recreation area, and conservation area (see H.R. 3365) [30AP] Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 2849) [4JA] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] James River: permit Corps of Engineers to acquire flowage and saturation easements for lands located in flood areas (see H.R. 3613) [11JN] Massachusetts: deauthorize a portion of the navigation project for Weymouth-Fore and Town Rivers (see H.R. 2957) [1FE] Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (see H.R. 2939) [1FE] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 3339) [25AP] Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 3405) [7MY] Taxation: treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway: designate certain locks and dams (see H.R. 3432) [9MY] Texas: drought relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX (see H.R. 3910) [26JY] Walker River Basin: conservation and stabilization of water quantity and quality for fish habitat (see H.R. 3971) [2AU] Waterways: disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] Motions Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Reports filed Designate Certain Segments of the Clarion River, PA, as Components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3568) (H. Rept. 104-825) [24SE] Designate Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run, FL, for Potential Addition to the Wild and Scenic River System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3155) (H. Rept. 104-824) [24SE] Drought Relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3910) (H. Rept. 104-770) [4SE] Preserve and Protect Columbia River's Hanford Reach Area: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2292) (H. Rept. 104-716) [29JY] Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] RIVERS, LYNN NANCY (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced by Elections: require quarterly FEC candidate reports to be filed electronically and accessible through the Internet (see H.R. 3653) [13JN] Members of Congress: prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 432) [10MY] ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Bills and resolutions Appropriations: funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (see H.R. 3165) [26MR] Construction: funding (see H.R. 3775) [10JY] Construction industries: reuse or disposal of construction and demolition debris (see H.R. 3522) [23MY] Crime: establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 4286) [28SE] ------include graffiti removal within meaning of transportation enhancement activity (see H.R. 3848) [18JY] Dept. of Transportation: regulations relative to transportation of intermodal containers (see H.R. 4040) [10SE] Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 4128) [20SE] FCC: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 3419) [8MY] Federal aid programs: modify the minimum allocation formula (see H.R. 3195) [28MR] Hazardous substances: regulation of not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials (see H.R. 3799) [12JY] Maine Turnpike: increase truck weight limit on sections (see H.R. 3549) [29MY] Maintenance: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (see H.R. 2988) [28FE] Metric system: modification of highway signs (see H.R. 3617) [12JN] Mexico: safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3162, 3168) [26MR] [27MR] Petroleum: transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372, 3384) [1MY] Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: authorize improvements to a county road and prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive (see H.R. 2958) [1FE] Public works: national program to create jobs and restore infrastructure (see H.R. 3469) [16MY] Railroads: implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (see H. Con. Res. 201) [25JY] ------improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 3000) [29FE] States: eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] ------increase number of participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 3367) [30AP] ------participation by certain officials in statewide planning processes (see H.R. 3227) [29MR] Taxation: treatment of certain agricultural equipment (see H.R. 2887) [25JA] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] ------provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), consideration [29MR] ------transfer authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 3840) [17JY] Urban areas: metropolitan planning (see H.R. 4330) [30SE] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 194) [17SE] White House: use of Pennsylvania Avenue for vehicular traffic (see H. Res. 458) [20JN] William H. Natcher Bridge: designate (see H.R. 3572) [4JN] Messages Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] Consideration of H.R. 842, Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 104-514) [29MR] [[Page 3130]] Dept. of Transportation Regulations Relative to Transportation of Intermodal Containers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4040) (H. Rept. 104-794) [17SE] Hells Canyon Wilderness Area Boundary Modification: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 104-779) [9SE] Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [27MR] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104- 499) [29MR] Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807) [18SE] William H. Natcher Bridge Designation: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3572) (H. Rept. 104-626) [18JN] ROBERTS, PAT (a Representative from Kansas) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (see H.R. 2854, 2973) [5JA] [27FE] Dept. of Agriculture: conduct census of agriculture (see H.R. 3665) [18JN] ------extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4336) [1OC] Food stamps: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 3697) [20JN] Nicodemus National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3256) [16AP] Pesticides: reform antimicrobial pesticide registration (see H.R. 3338) [25AP] Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: establish (see H.R. 4043) [10SE] Conference reports Agriculture Market Transition Act (H.R. 2854) [25MR] Reports filed Agriculture Market Transition Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104-494) [25MR] ------Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2854) (H. Rept. 104- 462) [9FE] Conduct Census of Agriculture: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3665) (H. Rept. 104-653) [27JN] Definition and Regulation of the Minor Use of Pesticides: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 104- 669) [11JY] Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Operation Improvements: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 104- 446) [4JA] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 104- 469) [8MR] [21MR] J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3387) (H. Rept. 104-645) [27JN] Mark Twain National Forest, MO, Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3464) (H. Rept. 104-654) [8JY] Release of Reversionary Interest in Certain Iosco, MI, Lands Held by the Federal Government: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2670) (H. Rept. 104-644) [27JN] ROBESON, PAUL Bills and resolutions Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 511) [2AU] ROBINSON, JACKIE Bills and resolutions Major League Baseball: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148) [24SE] ROCKPORT, IN Bills and resolutions William H. Natcher Bridge: designate (see H.R. 3572) [4JN] Reports filed William H. Natcher Bridge Designation: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3572) (H. Rept. 104-626) [18JN] RODIBAUGH, ROBERT KURTZ Bills and resolutions Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (see H.R. 3576) [4JN] Reports filed Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3576) (H. Rept. 104-781) [10SE] ROEMER, TIM (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for maintenance and revision of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3406) [7MY] Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN: designate (see H.R. 3576) [4JN] ROGERS, HAROLD (a Representative from Kentucky) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (see H.R. 3814) [16JY] Motions offered by Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), veto [3JA] Reports filed Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3814) (H. Rept. 104-676) [16JY] ROHRABACHER, DANA (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Burma: impose sanctions (see H.R. 2892) [25JA] ------U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 188) [13JN] China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 182) [13JN] ROLLCALL VOTES see Votes in House ROMANIA Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 3161) [26MR] International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 4096) [17SE] Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (see H. Con. Res. 220) [25SE] Messages Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [3JA] Reports filed Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3161) (H. Rept. 104-629) [19JN] ROMERO-BARCELO, CARLOS A. (a Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico) Bills and resolutions introduced by Puerto Rico: relief for certain loans (see H.R. 4269) [27SE] Water pollution: State waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (see H.R. 3299) [23AP] ROSE, CHARLIE (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by North Carolina: Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe (see H.R. 3810) [12JY] Reports filed Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Rose: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 104-852) [26SE] ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ROTARIANS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Substance abuse: tribute to youth alternative programs created by Rotarians Against Substance Abuse Foundation, Concord, CA, First Presbyterian Church, and Contra Costa County, CA, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (see H. Con. Res. 162) [16AP] ROTH, TOBY (a Representative from Wisconsin) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Favre, Brett: National Football League Most Valuable Player Award recipient (see H. Res. 335) [5JA] Foreign trade: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] Green Bay Packers (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 335) [5JA] Thrift Charter Merger Commission: establish (see H.R. 3407) [7MY] ROUKEMA, MARGE (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced by Consumers: notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727) [26JN] Dept. of Labor: issuance of guidelines relative to ERISA and insurance company general accounts (see H.R. 3114) [19MR] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3453) [14MY] Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 4182) [25SE] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893) [25JA] Mental health: national policy to provide health care coverage to individuals with severe mental illnesses (see H.R. 4058) [11SE] Telecommunications: continued operation of certain overlapping stations (see H.R. 3073) [12MR] ROYBAL-ALLARD, LUCILLE (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] Public welfare programs: reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] Taxation: allow small businesses credit for family and medical leave and for wages of employees who work at home to reduce child care needs (see H.R. 3836) [17JY] ROYCE, EDWARD R. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: interjurisdictional enforcement of protection orders and redefinition of victims relative to stalking (see H.R. 2954, 2980) [1FE] [28FE] Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3375) [1MY] RUNANWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH ACT Bills and resolutions Children and youth: extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] RURAL AREAS related term(s) Agriculture; Urban Areas Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] [[Page 3131]] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (see H.R. 2973) [27FE] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3603) [7JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration (see H. Res. 451) [10JN] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3603), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 496) [31JY] Dept. of Transportation: solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] Ecology and environment: allow petition submittal for the prevention of certain waste facilities construction in environmentally disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 2845) [4JA] Employment: provide training assistance to individuals employed in an economically depressed industry and area (see H.R. 3403) [7MY] FAA: essential air service funding (see H.R. 3037) [6MR] Fall River County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3985) [2AU] Fund for Rural America: develop and promote precision agriculture technologies (see H.R. 4305) [28SE] Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Medicare: improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 3753) [27JN] National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 4140) [24SE] Nursing homes: nurses aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 3633) [12JN] Perkins County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3986) [2AU] Public lands: right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act: amend (see H.R. 3660) [17JN] Roads and highways: funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (see H.R. 3165) [26MR] ------participation by certain officials in statewide planning processes (see H.R. 3227) [29MR] Taxation: provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 3467) [16MY] ------treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] ------treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (see H.R. 3747) [27JN] Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 556) [2OC] Transportation: permit States to impose fees for providing air service to small communities (see H.R. 2881) [25JA] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-726) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 496) (H. Rept. 104-730) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 3603, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 104-616) [10JN] Nursing Homes' Nurses Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 104-818) [23SE] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3660) (H. Rept. 104-703) [24JY] RUSH, BOBBY L. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced by Aviation: prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618) [12JN] RUSSIA related term(s) Commonwealth of Independent States Bills and resolutions Moldova: removal of Russian Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 145) [1FE] Ukraine: anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Con. Res. 167) [24AP] RWANDA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] RYCE, JIMMY Bills and resolutions Law enforcement officers: establish a national resource center and clearinghouse relative to missing or exploited children (see H.R. 3238) [15AP] SABO, MARTIN OLAV (a Representative from Minnesota) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 66), consideration (see H. Res. 424) [2MY] Motions offered by Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734) [24JY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178) [30MY] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734) [24JY] SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 1316, amend [17JY] Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604) [6MR] [10JN] Amend (S. 1316): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293) [23AP] Water: public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3280, 3429) [18AP] [9MY] ------require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656) [13JN] Conference reports Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Motions Amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Reports filed Amend: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Amend: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] SAFETY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: define domestic industry relative to perishable agricultural products (S. 1463), return to Senate (see H. Res. 402) [16AP] ------regulation of slaughterhouses (see H.R. 3424) [9MY] Airlines and airports: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 3187) [28MR] Aviation: preemployment review of prospective pilot records (see H.R. 3536) [29MY] ------prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (see H.R. 3267) [18AP] ------prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618) [12JN] ------require installation of certain explosive detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] ------require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] ------standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839) [17JY] Biological weapons: control the domestic transfer of infectious agents that potentially pose a serious health threat (see H.R. 3033, 3051) [6MR] [7MR] Chemicals: regulatory requirements relative to child safety (see H.R. 4234) [27SE] Corp. for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety: abolish (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 394) [27MR] Crime: interjurisdictional enforcement of protection orders and redefinition of victims relative to stalking (see H.R. 2954, 2980) [1FE] [28FE] ------strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (see H.R. 2949) [1FE] Dams: delegation of dam safety authority to State governments (see H.R. 3641) [13JN] Dept. of Agriculture: consolidate and improve all inspection activities relative to livestock and poultry carcasses, seafood, meat products, poultry products, and seafood products (see H.R. 4302) [28SE] Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for maintenance and revision of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3404, 3406) [7MY] Dept. of Transportation: regulations relative to transportation of intermodal containers (see H.R. 4040) [10SE] ------solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] Disasters: tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York (see H. Con. Res. 204) [26JY] Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293) [23AP] Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 4128) [20SE] Employment: safety-sensitive functions relative to individuals that abuse controlled substances (see H.R. 4017) [2AU] EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391) [2MY] ------revise water quality criteria for ammonia (see H.R. 4107) [18SE] FAA: essential air service funding (see H.R. 3037) [6MR] ------regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626) [12JN] ------reorganize and remove all duties not related to safety (see H.R. 3831) [17JY] FCC: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 3419) [8MY] FDA: require full documentation of breast implant information (see H. Res. 449, 527) [6JN] [19SE] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (see H.R. 3639) [13JN] Financial institutions: enhance surveillance pictures for use in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 3533) [23MY] Firearms: prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 3488) [16MY] [[Page 3132]] ------standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 3652) [13JN] ------standards for State concealed handgun carrying licenses (see H.R. 3838) [17JY] Floods: participation of communities in national flood insurance program relative to protection of manufactured homes (see H.R. 3661) [17JN] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] Government: transfer certain surplus property to State and local governments (see H.R. 3731) [27JN] Government regulations: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (see H.R. 3173) [27MR] Hazardous substances: exempt transportation by certain vehicles from Government regulations (see H.R. 3153) [22MR] ------improve accountability and safety of hazardous waste facilities (see H.R. 4009, 4272) [2AU] [27SE] ------protect residents and localities from irresponsibly sited waste facilities (see H.R. 3780) [10JY] ------regulation of not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials (see H.R. 3799) [12JY] ------transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 3022) [6MR] ------improve and expand programs relative to pregnancy (see H.R. 4217) [26SE] ------liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 3468) [16MY] Law enforcement officers: funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 2922) [31JA] Mexico: safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] ------remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3480, 3492) [16MY] NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3159) [26MR] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3159), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 221) [26SE] Nuclear energy: prohibit use of Federal funds for the construction or operation of the National Ignition Facility or certain inertial confinement fusion projects (see H.R. 3143) [21MR] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 3234) [15AP] ------establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 4178) [25SE] Pesticides: reform antimicrobial pesticide registration (see H.R. 3338) [25AP] Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 3413) [8MY] ------implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (see H. Con. Res. 201) [25JY] ------improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3106, 3578) [18MR] [5JN] ------improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 3000) [29FE] ------reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 3335) [25AP] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604) [6MR] [10JN] ------amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] Shipping industry: establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] Ships and vessels: ensure safety of towing vessels (see H.R. 2916) [31JA] ------removal of abandoned vessels (see H.R. 4010) [2AU] South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686) [20JN] Sports: improve and expand safety precautions relative to boxing (see H.R. 4114) [19SE] ------safety for journeymen boxers (see H.R. 4167) [25SE] States: eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] Supreme Court: extend authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police (see H.R. 4164) [25SE] Telephones: prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services (see H.R. 3181) [28MR] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3071, 3409) [12MR] [7MY] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703), consideration (see H. Res. 376, 380) [7MR] [12MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 405) [17AP] Tourist trade: revitalize industry and provide airport security (see H.R. 4312) [28SE] Transportation: prohibit smoking in any federally financed transportation facility (see H.R. 4333) [30SE] Water: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 3948) [1AU] ------labeling requirements for bottled drinking water (see H.R. 3944) [1AU] ------public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3280, 3429) [18AP] [9MY] ------require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656) [13JN] Conference reports Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (S. 735) [15AP] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act (H.R 956) [14MR] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Messages Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report: President Clinton [3OC] Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act: President Clinton [27MR] Veto of H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: President Clinton [6MY] Motions Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956) [28FE] [29FE] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703) [13MR] [14MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735) [14MR] Reports filed Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3536) (H. Rept. 104-684) [17JY] Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee of Conference (S. 735) (H. Rept. 104-518) [15AP] Child Pilot Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 104-683) [17JY] Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 956) (H. Rept. 104-481) [14MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 956, Common Sense Product Liability Legal Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 104-503) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 2703, Comprehensive Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 104-477) [7MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 104-480) [12MR] Dept. of Transportation Regulations Relative to Transportation of Intermodal Containers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4040) (H. Rept. 104-794) [17SE] Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Establish the FAA as an Independent Agency: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2276) (H. Rept. 104-475) [7MR] Exempt Transportation of Hazardous Substances by Certain Vehicles From Government Regulations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 104-791) [17SE] Interstate Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2980) (H. Rept. 104-557) [6MY] Journeymen Boxer Safety: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1186) (H. Rept. 104-833) [24SE] NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 104-682) [17JY] Propane Gas Industry Safety, Training, Research, and Development: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1514) (H. Rept. 104-655) [8JY] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] SALMON, MATT (a Representative from Arizona) Bills and resolutions introduced by Capital punishment: attendance by families of victims at the execution of the murderers (see H.R. 3220) [29MR] Executive departments: ban acceptance of gifts by employees (see H.R. 3797) [11JY] White House Travel Office: relief of individuals terminated from employment (see H.R. 2894) [25JA] SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Olivenhain Water Storage Project: provide loan guarantee (see H.R. 3851) [18JY] SAN FRANCISCO, CA Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] Bills and resolutions California: management of the Presidio facilities (see H.R. 4236) [27SE] ------management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 1296), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 536) [25SE] California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (see H.R. 4126) [19SE] Golden Gate Park: recognize the significance of the AIDS Memorial Grove (see H.R. 3193) [28MR] Missouri (U.S.S.): transfer to U.S.S. Missouri Allied Forces Memorial (see H.R. 4066) [12SE] Conference reports Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management (H.R. 1296) [24SE] Motions California: management of the Presidio facilities (H.R. 4236) [28SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1296, Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [25SE] Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [24SE] SANDERS, BERNARD (a Representative from Vermont) Bills and resolutions introduced by Consumers: prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221) [29MR] Contracts: establish limitations on taxpayer-financed compensation for defense contractors (see H.R. 3512) [22MY] [[Page 3133]] ------limit Federal agency payments to contractors for the compensation of any individual (see H.R. 3513) [22MY] Dept. of Defense: prohibit additional payments and revise certain reporting requirements for restructuring costs under defense contracts (see H.R. 3608) [10JN] ------revise reporting requirements of cost restructuring on defense contracts (see H.R. 3444) [10MY] Foreign countries: border-crossing fees for vehicles or pedestrians entering the U.S. from Canada or Mexico (see H. Con. Res. 152) [14MR] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3607, 4033) [10JN] [5SE] Health: prohibit certain clauses and programs in health care insurance and employment contracts (see H.R. 3222) [29MR] Pharmaceuticals: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Sports: convene national summit to promote good citizenship (see H. Con. Res. 199) [24JY] SANFORD, MARK (a Representative from South Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced by Government: establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 4319) [28SE] Roads and highways: modify the minimum allocation formula for Federal aid highway program (see H.R. 3195) [28MR] SANTA CRUZ ISLAND, CA Bills and resolutions Public lands: acquire certain lands (see H.R. 4059) [11SE] SATELLITE HOME VIEWER ACT Reports filed Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1861) (H. Rept. 104-554) [6MY] SAUDI ARABIA, KINGDOM OF Bills and resolutions Terrorism: attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces (see H. Con. Res. 200) [24JY] Reports filed Terrorist Attack on U.S. Peacekeeping Forces in Saudi Arabia: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 200) (H. Rept. 104-805) [17SE] SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATIONS see Financial Institutions SAVINGS BONDS see Securities SAVINGS IN CONSTRUCTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4233) [27SE] SAWYER, THOMAS C. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced by Education: funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144) [1FE] SAXTON, JIM (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Anadromous Fish Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4139) [24SE] Health: matching payments to determine cancer incidence among residents of Toms River area (see H.R. 3148) [21MR] National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3487) [16MY] New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (see H.R. 4034) [5SE] Oceans: improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Ships and vessels: protect hull designs from unauthorized duplication (see H.R. 4159) [24SE] Water: public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3429) [9MY] SCARBOROUGH, JOE (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced by Armed Forces: revise payment of retired pay to former spouses of retired members (see H.R. 3408) [7MY] Foreign trade: most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890) [24JY] Karma (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3133) [20MR] Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces (see H. Con. Res. 200) [24JY] SCHAEFER, DAN (a Representative from Colorado) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 3670, 3868, 4083) [18JN] [23JY] [17SE] EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391) [2MY] Public utilities: provide for competition in electric power industry (see H.R. 3790) [11JY] Taxation: repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 3039) [6MR] Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2967) [23FE] SCHIFF, STEVEN (a Representative from New Mexico) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: mandatory life imprisonment for second conviction of individuals for certain felonies (see H.R. 3223) [29MR] Health: improve efforts to combat fraud and abuse in health care programs (see H.R. 3224) [29MR] National Institute of Justice: designate as focal point for law enforcement technology programs (see H. Con. Res. 227) [27SE] New Mexico: redesignate the Jemez Canyon Dam as Tamaya Dam (see H.R. 2989) [28FE] SCHOOLS related term(s) Education Bills and resolutions Apache National Forest: conveyance of land to the Alpine Elementary School District (see H.R. 3547) [29MY] Education: authorize awarding of Presidential Honors Scholarships to certain graduating secondary school students (see H.R. 4259) [27SE] ------develop elementary and secondary school curriculum standards (see H.R. 3257) [16AP] ------development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 226) [27SE] ------establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 4161) [24SE] ------funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144) [1FE] ------Impact Aid Program reform (see H.R. 2886) [25JA] ------parental access to children's curriculum and records (see H.R. 3324, 3947) [25AP] [1AU] ------provide financial aid grants for certain colleges and technical schools (see H.R. 3919) [30JY] ------provide interest subsidies for construction and renovation of schools (see H.R. 4309) [28SE] ------recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 3921) [30JY] ------restore equal educational opportunity (see H.R. 4304) [28SE] Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 184) [16JY] George Bush School of Government and Public Service: funding (see H.R. 3803) [12JY] Goals 2000--Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105) [18SE] Health: establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 4069) [12SE] Immigration: access of illegal immigrants to public education (see H.R. 4134) [24SE] ------access of illegal immigrants to public education (H.R. 4134), consideration (see H. Res. 530) [24SE] NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 521) [12SE] Prayer: constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public institutions (see H.J. Res. 186) [23JY] Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs (see H.R. 4275) [28SE] Taxation: allow companies to donate scientific equipment to schools (see H.R. 3498) [21MY] Technology: maximize use of available technology (see H.R. 4180) [25SE] Reports filed Apache National Forest Land Conveyance to the Alpine Elementary School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3547) (H. Rept. 104-759) [4SE] Consideration of H.R. 4134, Access of Illegal Immigrants to Public Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 104-834) [24SE] Guidelines for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2066) (H. Rept. 104-561) [7MY] Impact Aid Program Technical Corrections: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 3269) (H. Rept. 104-560) [7MY] SCHROEDER, PATRICIA (a Representative from Colorado) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1136, Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act [4JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Civil rights: use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] Employment: treatment of temporary and part-time workers (see H.R. 3682) [19JN] Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704) [24JN] Health: establish a program for postreproductive health care (see H.R. 3015) [5MR] ------improve and expand programs relative to pregnancy (see H.R. 4217) [26SE] Labeling: require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 3115) [19MR] U.N.: support the election of a woman as Secretary General (see H. Res. 543) [26SE] SCHUMER, CHARLES E. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Commodity Exchange Act: regulatory requirements relative to the purchase or sale of commodities from markets located abroad (see H.R. 3891) [24JY] Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3246) [15AP] ------require standard annual percentage rate of interest to open certain credit card accounts (see H.R. 4320) [28SE] Crime: extend certain statutes of limitation (see H.R. 4342) [3OC] ------increase mandatory minimum penalties relative to the possession of firearms (see H.R. 3454) [14MY] ------prevention of fraud relative to provision of or receipt of payment for health care services (see H.R. 2866) [23JA] ------prosecution of violent, repeat, juvenile offenders (see H.R. 3698) [20JN] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] [[Page 3134]] Ecology and environment: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see H.R. 4218) [26SE] Employment: enhance and protect retirement savings (see H.R. 4321) [28SE] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 4341) [3OC] Federal aid programs: improve program of block grants to States for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 4324) [28SE] Firearms: encourage States to regulate certain handguns and gather information on guns used in crimes (see H.R. 4044) [10SE] ------prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 3488) [16MY] Medicare: require hospitals to extend visitor privileges to non- family members (see H.R. 4325) [28SE] National Rifle Association: condemn holding of annual convention on anniversary of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing (see H. Res. 407) [18AP] Pensions: promote availability of private pensions (see H.R. 4005) [2AU] Roads and highways: increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 3367) [30AP] Taxation: treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 4323) [28SE] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3409) [7MY] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] SCIENCE related term(s) Engineering; Mathematics; Research; Technology Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Commission on the Advancement of Women in the Science and Engineering Work Forces: establish (see H.R. 3726) [26JN] Dept. of Commerce: convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, MA (H.R. 1358), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 338) [5JA] Dept. of Energy: authorize hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs (see H.R. 4138) [24SE] Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 3791) [11JY] Dept. of the Navy: enhance and increase knowledge of the oceans (see H.R. 3363) [30AP] Education: promote science and technology (see H.R. 3709) [25JN] FDA: facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (see H.R. 3201) [29MR] Foreign trade: duty-free treatment of certain materials used in the Gemini Telescope Project (see H.R. 3516, 3951) [22MY] [2AU] Goals 2000--Educate America Act: repeal (see H.R. 4105) [18SE] Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3477, 3482) [16MY] Health care professionals: facilitate the dissemination to physicians of scientific information on drug therapies and medical devices (see H.R. 2932) [1FE] Marine resources: development of technology for recovery of minerals from the ocean seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] National Environmental Science and Policy Academy: feasibility study (see H.R. 4175) [25SE] National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 4196) [26SE] National Science Scholars Program: reestablish (see H.R. 3648) [13JN] Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] ------improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537) [29MY] Public lands: collection of fossils (see H.R. 2943) [1FE] Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 3952) [2AU] Taxation: allow companies to donate scientific equipment to schools (see H.R. 3498) [21MY] ------treatment of research credits (see H.R. 2984) [28FE] Messages National Achievements in Aeronautics and Space: President Clinton [26JN] NSF Report: President Clinton [22MY] Science and Engineering Indicators--1996: President Clinton [15MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1358, Conveyance of National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory in Gloucester, MA, to Massachusetts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 104-449) [5JA] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] Water Desalinization Research and Development Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 811) (H. Rept. 104-790) [16SE] SCOTLAND see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland SCRANTON, PA Bills and resolutions William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3364) [30AP] Reports filed William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3364) (H. Rept. 104-611) [6JN] SEA SISTER (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3813) [12JY] SEASTRAND, ANDREA (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3415) [8MY] Santa Cruz Island, CA: acquire certain lands (see H.R. 4059) [11SE] SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (Jesse Brown) Bills and resolutions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 3346) [25AP] ------develop sharing agreements relative to health care resources (see H.R. 3321, 3561) [25AP] [30MY] SECURITIES related term(s) Investments Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions BIA: establish pilot project to oversee issuance of bonds to provide funding for construction of schools for Native Americans (see H.R. 4151) [24SE] Corporations: improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 3272) [18AP] ------require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 3273) [18AP] Dept. of HUD: establish performance funds through consolidation of certain housing programs (see H.R. 3740) [27JN] District of Columbia: permit council to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds relative to water and sewer facilities (see H.R. 3663) [18JN] Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector and merge commercial bank and savings association charters (see H.R. 4182) [25SE] ------provide investment opportunities for small bank holding companies (see H.R. 2981) [28FE] FRS: clarify authority of Board of Governors relative to bank holding company applications (see H.R. 3210) [29MR] Investments: regulation and management of financial markets (see H.R. 3005) [5MR] SEC: funding for reduction of fees (see H.R. 2972) [27FE] Social Security: investment of surplus from trust funds and protection from public debt limit (see H.R. 3636) [13JN] ------investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 3098) [14MR] Taxation: issuance of tax-exempt bonds to finance first-time farmers' loans (see H.R. 3251) [16AP] ------repeal special limitations on tax-exempt bond issues (see H.R. 2864) [23JA] ------treatment of capital gains and losses on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4231) [27SE] ------treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 3693) [20JN] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4311) [28SE] ------treatment of investment tax credits (see H.R. 2983) [28FE] Conference reports National Securities Markets Improvement Act (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Reports filed National Securities Markets Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] Permit District of Columbia City Council To Authorize the Issuance of Revenue Bonds Relative to Water and Sewer Facilities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3663) (H. Rept. 104-635) [25JN] Regulation and Management of Financial Markets: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-622) [17JN] SEC Appropriations and Reduction of Fees: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2972) (H. Rept. 104-479) [12MR] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: funding for reduction of fees (see H.R. 2972) [27FE] Dept. of HUD: establish performance funds through consolidation of certain housing programs (see H.R. 3740) [27JN] House Rules: reform trust relationships (see H. Res. 477) [12JY] Investments: regulation and management of financial markets (see H.R. 3005) [5MR] Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Conference reports National Securities Markets Improvement Act (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Reports filed National Securities Markets Improvement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] Regulation and Management of Financial Markets: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-622) [17JN] SEC Appropriations and Reduction of Fees: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2972) (H. Rept. 104-479) [12MR] SECURITIES INVESTMENT PROMOTION ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3005, provisions [24JY] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 3005) [28SE] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3005) (H. Rept. 104-864) [28SE] SELDOVIA NATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. Reports filed Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] [[Page 3135]] SELMA, AL Bills and resolutions Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church: recognition as symbol of the struggle for and achievement of African-American voting rights (see H. Res. 487) [22JY] Reports filed Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] SENATE Appointments Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferees: H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions Budget: use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137) [31JA] Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 3277) [18AP] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Congressional Family Picnic (see H. Con. Res. 198) [11JY] Committee on Information (Joint): establish (see H.R. 4280) [28SE] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 133, 141, 157, 192, 203, 230) [9JA] [1FE] [29MR] [27JN] [26JY] [28SE] ------adjournment, consideration (see H. Res. 465) [26JN] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 159) [1FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (see H. Res. 395) [29MR] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 169) [28MR] ------constitutional duties (see H. Res. 431) [10MY] ------increase understanding and usage of the Internet (see H. Con. Res. 185) [13JN] ------notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 325) [3JA] ------reform lobbying disclosure and gift rules (see H.R. 3140) [21MR] ------restore integrity, goodwill, honesty, and trust (see H.R. 3792) [11JY] ------set date for convening of 105th Congress and the date for the counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 198) [28SE] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain appropriations legislation (see H.J. Res. 197) [28SE] Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of final regulations relative to labor-management relations of non-congressional employees (see H. Con. Res. 207) [1AU] Courts: constitutional amendment to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 6 years (see H.J. Res. 160) [16FE] ------constitutional amendment to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 8 years (see H.J. Res. 164) [19MR] Crime: punish false statements during debate on the floor of either House of Congress (see H.R. 3996) [2AU] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2944, 3053, 3274, 3505, 3543, 3760, 3800, 3820) [1FE] [7MR] [18AP] [22MY] [29MY] [9JY] [12JY] [16JY] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (see H. Res. 373) [6MR] ------campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), consideration (see H. Res. 481) [17JY] ------clarify procedure for determining State population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 3589) [5JN] ------constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 187) [25JY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 172) [18AP] ------limitations on campaign contributions to qualifying and nonqualifying House of Representatives candidates (see H.R. 3122) [20MR] ------provide candidates for Federal offices free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 3700) [20JN] ------require quarterly FEC candidate reports to be filed electronically and accessible through the Internet (see H.R. 3653) [13JN] ------require that odd-numbered year contributions be from individuals only (see H.R. 3397) [7MY] ------revise rules on independent expenditures (see H.R. 3208) [29MR] ------spending limits on Federal campaigns (see H.R. 3658) [13JN] Federal Election Campaign Act: amend (see H.R. 3505) [22MY] Federal-State relations: prevent Federal interference relative to constitutional authority (see H.R. 3411) [8MY] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 193) [27JN] ------reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), technical corrections (see H.R. 3435) [10MY] ------require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] Government regulations: require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 2990) [28FE] House of Representatives: notification that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 326) [3JA] Legislative branch of the Government: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 3754) [8JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3754), consideration (see H. Res. 473) [9JY] Lobbyists: penalty for transmission of fraudulent communications to Congress (see H.R. 3128) [20MR] Members of Congress: adjust pay relative to congressional performance (see H.R. 3276) [18AP] ------constitutional amendment relative to use of false statements during official duties (see H.J. Res. 188) [2AU] ------deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 3310, 3447, 4011) [24AP] [10MY] [2AU] ------eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 3956) [2AU] ------retirement eligibility (see H.R. 3887) [24JY] Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress [19SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] ------require an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (see H.R. 4147, 4214) [24SE] [26SE] Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals (H.R. 2641), consideration (see H. Res. 418) [30AP] Washington, George: reading of Farewell Address at the beginning of each Congress (see H. Con. Res. 222) [26SE] Conference reports Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 3754) [31JY] Motions Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159) [15AP] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (H. Res. 395) [15AP] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820) [25JY] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3754) [10JY] [30JY] Reports filed Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3760) (H. Rept. 104-677) [16JY] Consideration of Congressional Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 104-640) [26JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 159, Require a Three-Fifths Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Revenue: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 395) (H. Rept. 104-513) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 2641, U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 104-543) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3754, Legislative Branch Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 104-663) [9JY] Consideration of H.R. 3820, Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 104-685) [17JY] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-733) [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3754) (H. Rept. 104-657) [8JY] Lobbying Disclosure Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3435) (H. Rept. 104-699) [24JY] U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 104-541) [29AP] SENIOR CITIZENS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] Bills and resolutions Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare: establish (see H.R. 3881) [23JY] Budget: sequestration of all budgetary accounts except Social Security, Federal retirement, and interest on the debt (see H.R. 3414) [8MY] Census: collection of information relative to individuals who provide care for family members who are unable to care for themselves (see H.R. 4146) [24SE] Commission on Retirement Income Policy: establish (see H.R. 3077) [13MR] Crime: increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (see H.R. 2974) [27FE] ------increase penalties relative to crimes against senior citizens and children (H.R. 2974), consideration (see H. Res. 421) [2MY] Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149) [24SE] Dept. of HHS: application for waiver of certain AFDC and Medicaid demonstration projects (see H.R. 3696) [20JN] Employment: enhance and protect retirement savings (see H.R. 4321) [28SE] ------provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520, 3708) [23MY] [25JN] ERISA: extend continuation of coverage of certain retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4162) [24SE] Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 4052) [11SE] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893, 3013, 3063, 3070, 3103, 3130, 3160, 3185) [25JA] [5MR] [12MR] [18MR] [20MR] [26MR] [28MR] [[Page 3136]] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (see H. Res. 392) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] Health care facilities: waiver of prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services for certain individuals (see H.R. 4244) [27SE] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Income: improvements relative to financial security (see H.R. 3125) [20MR] Insurance: establish consumer protection standards for the purchase of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] ------prohibit use of financial incentives to encourage health care practitioners to limit medical tests, services, and treatments (see H.R. 3694) [20JN] Medicare: access to medigap supplemental insurance for enrollees in both traditional and managed care plans (see H.R. 3374) [1MY] ------assure access to services under the Medicare Health Maintenance Organization Program (see H.R. 3079) [13MR] ------contract reform (see H.R. 3132) [20MR] ------coverage for home health services (see H.R. 4229) [27SE] ------coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3292) [23AP] ------coverage of certain antibiotics parenterally administered at home (see H.R. 3262, 4248) [17AP] [27SE] ------demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 3959) [2AU] ------eligibility of certain hospitals that own skilled nursing facilities relative to geographic reclassification (see H.R. 4158) [24SE] ------eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunity suppressing drugs (see H.R. 3138) [21MR] ------establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 4047) [11SE] ------expand coverage of part B to provide for respite care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] ------extend community nursing organization demonstration projects (see H.R. 3337) [25AP] ------hospice care reform (see H.R. 3714) [25JN] ------liability waiver for home health agencies, hospice programs, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3678) [19JN] ------pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 3757) [8JY] ------provide prospective payments for inpatient services relative to rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 3856) [18JY] ------reduce part A enrollment premium for individuals not receiving third party assistance (see H.R. 3591) [5JN] ------reform (see H.R. 3355) [30AP] ------require hospitals to extend visitor privileges to non-family members (see H.R. 4325) [28SE] ------treatment of certain practices relative to value units for physicians' services (see H.R. 3859) [18JY] ------treatment of surveys of home health agencies and providers (see H.R. 3004) [5MR] ------waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (see H.R. 4012) [2AU] Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 3123) [20MR] ------provide orientation and medical profiles for enrollees and require health plans to assure child immunizations (see H.R. 4160) [24SE] National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 3992) [2AU] OPM: require annual reports to Congress on changes to Federal retiree health benefits (see H.R. 3462) [15MY] Social Security: apply standards to outpatient physical therapy relative to certain physician services (see H.R. 3426) [9MY] ------budget treatment of trust funds (see H.R. 2897) [25JA] ------computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 2930) [1FE] ------determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357) [30AP] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4215) [26SE] ------exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] ------investment of surplus from trust funds and protection from public debt limit (see H.R. 3636) [13JN] ------investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 2928, 3098) [1FE] [14MR] ------level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 3835, 4015) [17JY] [2AU] ------Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3142, 3151, 4068) [21MR] [12SE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (see H.R. 2924) [1FE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (H.R. 2924), consideration (see H. Res. 355) [1FE] ------provide enrollment period for Medicare and medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4298) [28SE] ------reform Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] ------self-referral requirements relative to hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (see H.R. 4100) [17SE] ------treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358) [30AP] Social Security Administration: extend demonstration projects (see H.R. 4039) [10SE] Taxation: child tax credits and deductions for taxpayers with whom a parent or grandparent resides (see H.R. 3984) [2AU] ------contribution limits for certain pension plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] ------reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old- age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------treatment of certain capital gains deposited in individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3550) [29MY] ------treatment of health coverage for certain workers who leave employment (see H.R. 3342) [25AP] ------treatment of long-term health care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] ------treatment of qualified long-term care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] ------treatment of Social Security (see H.R. 2971) [23FE] Women: comprehensive pension protection (see H.R. 4204) [26SE] Conference reports Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Messages Retirement Savings and Security Act: President Clinton [23MY] Motions Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [28MR] [11JN] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), conference report [1AU] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 2924, Payment of Social Security Benefits Relative to the Debt Limit Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 104-460) [1FE] Consideration of H.R. 2974, Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 104-552) [2MY] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2974) (H. Rept. 104-548) [1MY] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] Medicare Enrollment Composition Rules for Wellness Plan: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4012) (H. Rept. 104-845) [25SE] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3070) (H. Rept. 104-497) [25MR] Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (H.R. 2570) (H. Rept. 104-539) [25AP] Social Security Administration Demonstration Projects Extension: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 104- 786) [16SE] SENIOR CITIZENS' RIGHT TO WORK ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] Enact (H.R. 3136): consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Motions Enact (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3136, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] SENSENBRENNER, F. JAMES, JR. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 3177, 4035) [27MR] [5SE] SEPARATE ENROLLMENT AND LINE ITEM VETO ACT Conference reports Provisions (S. 4) [21MR] [[Page 3137]] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 4) (H. Rept. 104-491) [21MR] SERBIA Bills and resolutions Civil liberties: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] Taxation: treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] Yugoslavia: human and political rights of the Bosnian people of the Sanjak region in Serbia and Montenegro (see H. Con. Res. 217) [24SE] SERRANO, JOSE E. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Diseases: pediatric and adolescent AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 184) [12JN] Motions offered by English language: declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123) [1AU] SERVICEPERSONS READJUSTMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Veterans: allow enrollment at certain branches or extensions of institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2851) [5JA] SEWAGE DISPOSAL related term(s) Refuse Disposal Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: permit council to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds relative to water and sewer facilities (see H.R. 3663) [18JN] Reports filed Permit District of Columbia City Council To Authorize the Issuance of Revenue Bonds Relative to Water and Sewer Facilities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3663) (H. Rept. 104-635) [25JN] SEWERING, HANS J. Bills and resolutions World War II: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 205) [30JY] SEXISM Bills and resolutions Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Government: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] SHADEGG, JOHN (a Representative from Arizona) Bills and resolutions introduced by Courts: withhold Federal collateral remedies in State cases unless inadequate State habeus corpus procedures are shown to exist (see H.R. 2955) [1FE] Federal-State relations: prevent Federal interference relative to constitutional authority (see H.R. 3411) [8MY] Taxation: incentives for endangered species conservation (see H.R. 3811) [12JY] SHAW, E. CLAY, JR. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Coastal zones: clarify Corps of Engineers responsibilities to promote and carry out shore protection projects (see H.R. 3551) [29MY] Foreign trade: imposition of trade sanctions on countries which threaten the U.S. policy on the reduction and interdiction of illicit drugs (see H.R. 3023) [6MR] Health: administration of drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3149) [21MR] Mexico: make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 162) [5MR] Tariff: fireworks (see H.R. 2895) [25JA] SHAYS, CHRISTOPHER (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Drugs: treatment of sentences relative to powdered cocaine (see H.R. 3196) [28MR] House Rules: time limits on questioning of witnesses by Members of certain standing committees and subcommittees (see H. Res. 550) [27SE] Medicare: expedite payment adjustments for durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3225) [29MR] Social Security: submit Board of Trustees report to Congress on Federal hospital insurance trust fund (see H. Con. Res. 169) [1MY] States: participation in approval process of airport development projects in neighboring States (see H.R. 3131) [20MR] U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 3609) [10JN] SHIPBUILDING TRADE AGREEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2754): consideration (see H. Res. 448) [6JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2754, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606) [6JN] Provisions: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] SHIPPING INDUSTRY related term(s) Cargo Transportation; Ships and Vessels Bills and resolutions Cargo transportation: allow transportation of cargo on foreign ships manned by U.S. crews (see H.R. 4006) [2AU] Dept. of Transportation: regulations relative to transportation of intermodal containers (see H.R. 4040) [10SE] IRS: recognize qualified delivery services in addition to the Postal Service for purposes of timely filing of tax documents (see H.R. 3086) [14MR] Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), consideration (see H. Res. 419) [30AP] Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3375, 3395, 3415, 3420, 3457) [1MY] [7MY] [8MY] [15MY] ------gasoline tax (H.R. 3415), consideration (see H. Res. 436) [16MY] Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 3690) [20JN] Railroads: improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3106, 3578) [18MR] [5JN] Ships and vessels: ensure safety of towing vessels (see H.R. 2916) [31JA] ------establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] ------limit the applicability of hazardous material transportation registration and fee requirements relative to the transport of crude oil and condensate (see H.R. 3188) [28MR] Motions Petroleum: gasoline tax (H.R. 3415) [21MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2149, Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3415, Gasoline Tax: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 104-580) [16MY] Dept. of Transportation Regulations Relative to Transportation of Intermodal Containers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4040) (H. Rept. 104-794) [17SE] Gasoline Tax: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3415) (H. Rept. 104-576) [16MY] SHIPS AND VESSELS related term(s) Merchant Marine Industry Appointments Conferees: S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] Bills and resolutions Ark (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2871) [23JA] Barefoot'n (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2907) [30JA] Beacon (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3914) [29JY] Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1004), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 229) [28SE] ------cost estimate for the engineering, design and retrofitting of the icebreaker Mackinaw (see H.R. 4081) [17SE] ------extend use of divers for search and rescue efforts (see H.R. 4101) [17SE] Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of certain shipping cost differentials relative to Merchant Marine Act (see H.R. 4343) [3OC] ------transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for certain maritime programs (see H.R. 3281) [22AP] ------certificate of documentation for certain vessels (see H.R. 3701) [20JN] Hey, Da! (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4225) [26SE] High Hopes II (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3935) [31JY] High Hopes (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3935) [31JY] Hoptoad (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3388) [1MY] Immigration: reassess Canadian boater landing permit requirements (see H.R. 4165) [25SE] Karma (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3133) [20MR] Magic Moments (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3082) [13MR] Maralinda (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3915) [30JY] Medrx III (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4163) [24SE] Missouri (U.S.S.): transfer to U.S.S. Missouri Allied Forces Memorial, San Francisco, CA (see H.R. 4066) [12SE] Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), consideration (see H. Res. 419) [30AP] Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (see H. Res. 448) [6JN] Patents: protect hull designs from unauthorized duplication (see H.R. 4159) [24SE] Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 534) [24SE] Queens County, NY: declare certain areas as nonnavigable waters (see H.R. 2987) [28FE] Refuse disposal: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] Regent Rainbow (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4078) [12SE] Rivers: permit construction of flood control projects by private sector (see H.R. 3108) [19MR] Sea Sister (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3813) [12JY] Shipping industry: allow transportation of cargo on foreign ships manned by U.S. crews (see H.R. 4006) [2AU] ------establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] [[Page 3138]] Top Gun (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3370) [30AP] Towing vessels: ensure safety (see H.R. 2916) [31JA] Two Can (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3040) [6MR] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] ------removal of abandoned vessels (see H.R. 4010) [2AU] Western Atlantic (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3913) [29JY] White Wing (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3371) [30AP] Conference reports Coast Guard Appropriations (S. 1004) [27SE] Reports filed Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee of Conference (S. 1004) (H. Rept. 104-854) [27SE] Consideration of H.R. 2149, Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] SHORE PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3551) [29MY] SHUSTER, BUD (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] ------S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Aviation: requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923) [31JY] Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 1004), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 229) [28SE] Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] Dept. of Transportation: regulations relative to transportation of intermodal containers (see H.R. 4040) [10SE] FAA: reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 3539) [29MY] NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3159) [26MR] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3159), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 221) [26SE] Terrorism: U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] Conference reports Coast Guard Appropriations (S. 1004) [27SE] FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 3539) [26SE] Motions offered by Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Reports filed Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3536) (H. Rept. 104-684) [17JY] Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] Child Pilot Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 104-683) [17JY] Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee of Conference (S. 1004) (H. Rept. 104-854) [27SE] Deepwater Port Act Amendments: Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2940) (H. Rept. 104-692) [18JY] Dept. of Transportation Regulations Relative to Transportation of Intermodal Containers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4040) (H. Rept. 104-794) [17SE] Disaster and Emergency Assistance Standards Relative to Snow- Related Events: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3348) (H. Rept. 104-792) [17SE] E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3029) (H. Rept. 104-588) [21MY] EPA State Grants To Finance the Construction or Improvement of Water Supply Systems: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2747) (H. Rept. 104-515) [29MR] Establish the FAA as an Independent Agency: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2276) (H. Rept. 104-475) [7MR] Exempt Transportation of Hazardous Substances by Certain Vehicles From Government Regulations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 104-791) [17SE] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-848) [26SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-714) [26JY] Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Portland, OR: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3134) (H. Rept. 104-587) [21MY] Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 104-682) [17JY] Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [27MR] Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2594) (H. Rept. 104-525) [18AP] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3576) (H. Rept. 104-781) [10SE] Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, Omaha, NE: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3400) (H. Rept. 104-610) [6JN] Sammy L. Davis Federal Building, Overland, MO: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3186) (H. Rept. 104-609) [6JN] Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 104-589) [21MY] Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 104-488) [20MR] Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 104-487) [20MR] Use of Capitol Grounds for Summer Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 104-608) [6JN] W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 104-780) [10SE] Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 640) (H. Rept. 104-843) [25SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] William H. Natcher Bridge Designation: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3572) (H. Rept. 104-626) [18JN] William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3364) (H. Rept. 104-611) [6JN] SIERRA LEONE, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Elections (see H. Con. Res. 160) [15AP] SILVIO O. CONTE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE REFUGE EMINENT DOMAIN PREVENTION ACT Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Provisions: President Clinton [3OC] SISISKY, NORMAN (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] SKAGGS, DAVID E. (a Representative from Colorado) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 3339) [25AP] San Isabel National Forest, CO: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 3969) [2AU] Motions offered by Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159) [15AP] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (H. Res. 395) [15AP] SKEEN, JOE (a Representative from New Mexico) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: Federal assistance to livestock producers adversely affected by drought conditions (see H.R. 3449) [14MY] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3603) [7JN] New Mexico: land conveyance to Carlsbad Irrigation District (see H.R. 3258) [17AP] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 3603) [30JY] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-726) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 104-613) [7JN] SKELTON, IKE (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] SLAUGHTER, LOUISE McINTOSH (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 3791) [11JY] Medicare: reimbursement of education costs for residents enrolled in certain primary care training programs (see H.R. 4271) [27SE] Women: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3178) [27MR] SLOVAK REPUBLIC Bills and resolutions International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 4096) [17SE] [[Page 3139]] SLOVENIA Bills and resolutions NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 4096) [17SE] SMALL BUSINESS related term(s) Business and Industry Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 3846) [18JY] ------authorize judicial review of agency certifications of the economic impact of regulations on small entities (see H.R. 3048) [7MR] ------ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 3277) [18AP] ------ensure economic equity for women (see H.R. 3857) [18JY] ------establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity (see H.R. 3353) [30AP] ------pay equity and labor protection for contingent workers (see H.R. 3657) [13JN] ------prohibit employment discrimination relative to participation in labor organization activities (see H.R. 3763) [9JY] ------require employers to notify workers of reductions in business operations (see H.R. 3369) [30AP] Construction industries: prohibit discrimination relative to surety bonding requirements (see H.R. 3702) [24JN] Contracts: minimize unfair competition between Federal Prison Industries and private firms (see H.R. 3745) [27JN] Corporate Independence Commission: establish (see H.R. 3351) [30AP] Courts: provide legal redress for unfair trade practices (see H.R. 3967) [2AU] Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919, 3093) [31JA] [14MR] Employment: establish labor and tax provisions (see H.R. 4252) [27SE] ------provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 2391), consideration (see H. Res. 488) [24JY] ------use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 4266) [27SE] FCC: require promotion of sharing of broadcasting tower facilities (see H.R. 3945) [1AU] FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] Federal aid programs: provide development assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals (see H.R. 3994) [2AU] Federal contracts: strengthen opportunities and assess impact of contract bundling by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4313) [28SE] Financial institutions: offer negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses and allow interest payments on demand deposits (see H.R. 3993) [2AU] Food: increase access to nutritional information and increase availability of safe food products (see H.R. 3200) [29MR] Government: prohibit bundling of contract requirements in procurement (see H.R. 3934) [31JY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 2715), consideration (see H. Res. 409) [23AP] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3607, 4033) [10JN] [5SE] ------reform regulatory process (see H.R. 3798) [11JY] ------reform regulatory process (H.R. 994), consideration (see H. Res. 368) [29FE] ------require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3307) [24AP] Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893, 3185) [25JA] [28MR] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Phi Beta Lambda (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 164) [18AP] Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 3690) [20JN] Programs: improve (see H.R. 3719, 3720) [26JN] ------improve (H.R. 3719), consideration (see H. Res. 516) [4SE] SBA: increase fees for participants in certain financial assistance programs (see H.R. 3989) [2AU] ------participation in loans guaranteed under the Export Working Capital Program (see H.R. 2933) [1FE] ------reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 3990) [2AU] Small Business Act: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437) [10MY] Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see H.R. 3158) [25MR] Taxation: allow small businesses credit for family and medical leave and for wages of employees who work at home to reduce child care needs (see H.R. 3836) [17JY] ------apply denial of deduction for excessive employee compensation to all employees (see H.R. 4124) [19SE] ------credit for business investments in economically distressed areas (see H.R. 2847) [4JA] ------credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 4176) [25SE] ------deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3427) [9MY] ------exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] ------increase deductions for health insurance costs of self- employed individuals (see H.R. 3330) [25AP] ------provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 3467) [16MY] ------refundable income credit to businesses which recycle office wastes (see H.R. 3955) [2AU] ------treatment of certain depreciable business assets (see H.R. 3124) [20MR] ------treatment of interest on deficiencies attributable to certain partnership items (see H.R. 4256) [27SE] ------treatment of small businesses (see H.R. 2911) [31JA] Veterans: increase opportunities (see H.R. 4080) [17SE] ------strengthen veterans' preference and increase employment opportunities (see H.R. 3586, 3938) [5JN] [1AU] Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 4071) [12SE] Conference reports Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Messages Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Motions Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 994, Regulatory Sunset and Review Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 104-464) [29FE] Consideration of H.R. 2391, Working Families Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 488) (H. Rept. 104-704) [24JY] Consideration of H.R. 2715, Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 104-532) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 3719, Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 104-773) [4SE] Microenterprise Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3846) (H. Rept. 104-715) [29JY] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 995) (H. Rept. 104-498) [25MR] Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2715) (H. Rept. 104-520) [16AP] Provide Compensatory Time for All Employees: Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities (House) (H.R. 2391) (H. Rept. 104-670) [11JY] Reasonable Notice to Businesses of Changes Made to Regulations Imposed by Federal Agencies: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3307) (H. Rept. 104-859) [28SE] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3719) (H. Rept. 104-750) [2AU] Small Business Technology Transfer Program: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 104-850) [26SE] Strengthen Veterans' Preference and Increase Employment Opportunities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3586) (H. Rept. 104-675) [12JY] SMALL BUSINESS ACT Bills and resolutions SBA: increase fees for participants in certain financial assistance programs (see H.R. 3989) [2AU] Small business: improve certain programs (see H.R. 3719) [26JN] ------improve certain programs (H.R. 3719), consideration (see H. Res. 516) [4SE] Waterways: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437) [10MY] Women: assist the development of small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 4071) [12SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3719, Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 104-773) [4SE] Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3719) (H. Rept. 104-750) [2AU] SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Federal aid programs: increase fees for participants in certain financial assistance programs (see H.R. 3989) [2AU] ------participation in loans guaranteed under the Export Working Capital Program (see H.R. 2933) [1FE] Small business: extend the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 3158) [25MR] [[Page 3140]] Small Business Act: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437) [10MY] Women: reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 3990) [2AU] Messages Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Reports filed Small Business Technology Transfer Program: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 104-850) [26SE] SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH AND FAIRNESS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3136) [21MR] Enact (H.R. 3136): consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] ------waiving enrollment requirements (see H.J. Res. 168) [26MR] Motions Enact (H.R. 3136) [28MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3136, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Small business: improve certain programs (see H.R. 3719, 3720) [26JN] ------improve certain programs (H.R. 3719), consideration (see H. Res. 516) [4SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3719, Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 104-773) [4SE] Small Business Programs Improvements: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3719) (H. Rept. 104-750) [2AU] SMALL BUSINESS JOB PROTECTION ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3448, provisions [26JY] Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] Enact (H.R. 3448): consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Motions Enact (H.R. 3448) [26JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 3433) [10MY] ------prohibit the sale or distribution of sexually explicit material to any individual (see H.R. 3300) [23AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop sharing agreements relative to health care resources (see H.R. 3561) [30MY] Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 3514) [22MY] Federal employees: treatment of survivor annuities for children relative to marriage (see H.R. 2858) [5JA] Foreign policy: strengthen protection of human rights (see H.R. 4036) [5SE] Foreign trade: impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 3812, 4037) [12JY] [5SE] International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] Moldova: removal of Russian Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 145) [1FE] Turkey: conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants (see H. Con. Res. 136) [25JA] Ukraine: anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Con. Res. 167) [24AP] Veterans: treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 4007) [2AU] Conference reports Foreign Affairs Agencies' Consolidation (H.R. 1561) [8MR] Motions offered by Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3755) [11JY] SMITH, LAMAR S. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Budget: require use of generational accounting information on Presidential and CBO budget submissions (see H.R. 3076) [13MR] Business and industry: ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 3277) [18AP] Education: express disapproval of the National Center for History in the Schools standards for teaching U.S. and world history (see H. Res. 348) [25JA] Public welfare programs: modify laws relative to public assistance and benefits for aliens (see H.R. 4335) [30SE] Taxation: use of individual retirement accounts for post-secondary education or job retraining expenses (see H.R. 4334) [30SE] Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484) [18JY] Conference reports Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202) [24SE] Reports filed Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] Relief of Individuals Terminated From White House Travel Office: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2937) (H. Rept. 104- 484) [18MR] SMITH, LINDA (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced by Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (see H. Res. 373) [6MR] Health: protection of patients' rights relative to medical care (see H. Con. Res. 214) [12SE] Members of Congress: prohibit the soliciting or accepting of campaign contributions within certain areas of the Capitol (see H. Res. 439) [16MY] Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] SMITH, NICK (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced by Floods: correct flood maps containing certain errors (see H.R. 3340) [25AP] Government regulations: require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 2990) [28FE] National Character Counts Week: designate (see H. Res. 413) [24AP] Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2896, 2897, 2920) [25JA] [31JA] Shipping industry: allow transportation of cargo on foreign ships manned by U.S. crews (see H.R. 4006) [2AU] Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds (see H.R. 2897) [25JA] ------reform Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] Taxation: use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 3783) [11JY] SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Bills and resolutions National Air and Space Museum: authorize construction of Dulles Center (see H.R. 3933) [31JY] SOCIAL CUSTOMS Bills and resolutions American Folklife Preservation Act: repeal (see H.R. 3491) [16MY] Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 3631) [12JN] Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 151) [12MR] National Character Counts Week: designate (see H. Res. 413) [24AP] Reports filed American Folklife Preservation Act Repeal: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3491) (H. Rept. 104-710) [26JY] SOCIAL SECURITY related term(s) Public Welfare Programs Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions Account numbers: prohibit certain misuses (see H.R. 3598) [6JN] Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program (see H.R. 3012) [5MR] Benefits: computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 2930) [1FE] ------level of payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 3835, 4015) [17JY] [2AU] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (see H.R. 2924) [1FE] ------payment of benefits relative to the debt limit extension (H.R. 2924), consideration (see H. Res. 355) [1FE] ------use of current level disability benefits for blind individuals in certain earnings test disability determinations (see H.R. 4091) [17SE] Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare: establish (see H.R. 3881) [23JY] Budget: sequestration of all budgetary accounts except Social Security, Federal retirement, and interest on the debt (see H.R. 3414) [8MY] Commission on Retirement Income Policy: establish (see H.R. 3077) [13MR] Crime: penalties for fraud and related activity involving work authorization documents relative to Social Security cards (see H.R. 3724) [26JN] Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149) [24SE] Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3368) [30AP] ------provide enrollment period for Medicare and medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4298) [28SE] Dept. of HHS: application for waiver of certain AFDC and Medicaid demonstration projects (see H.R. 3696) [20JN] Disability benefits: waive waiting period relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (see H.R. 3899, 3932) [25JY] [31JY] Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] Divorce: treatment of spousal benefits (see H.R. 3360) [30AP] Families and domestic relations: enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266) [17AP] [[Page 3141]] ------placement of children with adult relatives who meet State child protection standards (see H.R. 3650) [13JN] ------reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of prevention programs (see H.R. 3940) [1AU] Federal hospital insurance trust fund: submit Board of Trustees report to Congress (see H. Con. Res. 169) [1MY] Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits: reform (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] Government: investment of trust funds surplus (see H.R. 3098) [14MR] Health: apply standards to outpatient physical therapy relative to certain physician services (see H.R. 3426) [9MY] ------denial of nurse aide training programs relative to quality or operation (see H.R. 3233) [15AP] ------establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 4075) [12SE] ------establish teaching hospital and graduate medical education trust fund (see H.R. 4069) [12SE] ------improve rehabilitation programs for disabled individuals (see H.R. 4230) [27SE] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893, 3013, 3063, 3070, 3103, 3130, 3160, 3185) [25JA] [5MR] [12MR] [18MR] [20MR] [26MR] [28MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (see H. Res. 392) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] ------national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 3787) [11JY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMOs (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] Health care facilities: self-referral requirements relative to hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (see H.R. 4100) [17SE] Income: determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358) [30AP] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 3378) [1MY] ------extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (H.R. 3378), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 544) [27SE] Insurance: establish consumer protection standards for the purchase of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] ------prohibit use of financial incentives to encourage health care practitioners to limit medical tests, services, and treatments (see H.R. 3694) [20JN] Investments: establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4215) [26SE] Medicaid: county-operated health insurance programs qualifications and requirements (see H.R. 3056) [7MR] ------permit States to cover community-based attendant services (see H.R. 4250) [27SE] ------preadmission screening and resident review requirements for certain nursing facilities (see H.R. 3232, 3632) [15AP] [12JN] ------reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] ------screening mammography and screening pap smears (see H.R. 3630) [12JN] ------State recovery of expenses from medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2883) [25JA] ------waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] ------waiver of enrollment composition rule for the District of Columbia Chartered Health Plan (see H.R. 3264) [17AP] ------waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMOs (see H.R. 3866, 3871, 4227) [22JY] [23JY] [26SE] Medicare: access to medigap supplemental insurance for enrollees in both traditional and managed care plans (see H.R. 3374) [1MY] ------allow use of parenteral nutrients for renal dialysis treatments (see H.R. 4185) [25SE] ------assure access to services under the Medicare Health Maintenance Organization Program (see H.R. 3079) [13MR] ------contract reform (see H.R. 3132) [20MR] ------coverage for home health services (see H.R. 4229) [27SE] ------coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3292) [23AP] ------coverage of certain antibiotics parenterally administered at home (see H.R. 3262, 4248) [17AP] [27SE] ------coverage of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (see H.R. 4190) [25SE] ------coverage of outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips for persons with diabetes (see H.R. 4264) [27SE] ------coverage of vancomycin home parenteral therapy (see H.R. 4189) [25SE] ------demonstration project to improve the quality and cost- effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 4268) [27SE] ------demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 3959) [2AU] ------eligibility of certain hospitals that own skilled nursing facilities relative to geographic reclassification (see H.R. 4158) [24SE] ------eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunity suppressing drugs (see H.R. 3138) [21MR] ------establish consumer protections for supplemental insurance plans (see H.R. 4047) [11SE] ------expand coverage of part B to provide for respite care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] ------expedite payment adjustments for durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3225) [29MR] ------extend community nursing organization demonstration projects (see H.R. 3337) [25AP] ------extend period of applicability of enrollment mix requirement for HMOs to Watts Health Foundation (see H.R. 2923) [31JA] ------hospice care reform (see H.R. 3714) [25JN] ------improve health services to rural areas (see H.R. 3753) [27JN] ------liability waiver for home health agencies, hospice programs, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3678) [19JN] ------permit geographic reclassification of hospitals relative to payment adjustments (see H.R. 3942) [1AU] ------pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 3757) [8JY] ------provide prospective payments for inpatient services relative to rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 3856) [18JY] ------reduce part A enrollment premium for individuals not receiving third party assistance (see H.R. 3591) [5JN] ------reduce payment for certain costs of acquiring organs for transplant from organ procurement organizations (see H.R. 4022) [4SE] ------reform (see H.R. 3355) [30AP] ------reimbursement of education costs for residents enrolled in certain primary care training programs (see H.R. 4271) [27SE] ------require hospitals to extend visitor privileges to non-family members (see H.R. 4325) [28SE] ------screening mammography (see H.R. 3052) [7MR] ------study of payments for instances where certain inpatient services are replaced by outpatient services (see H.R. 4191) [25SE] ------treatment of certain practices relative to value units for physicians' services (see H.R. 3859) [18JY] ------treatment of surveys of home health agencies and providers (see H.R. 3004) [5MR] ------ultrasound equipment transportation costs (see H.R. 3555) [30MY] ------waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (see H.R. 4012) [2AU] Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 3123) [20MR] ------provide orientation and medical profiles for enrollees and require health plans to assure child immunizations (see H.R. 4160) [24SE] ------use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (see H.R. 4219) [26SE] Military Health Services System: Medicare reimbursement (see H.R. 3142, 3151, 4068) [21MR] [12SE] National Commission on the Long-Term Solvency of the Medicare Program: establish (see H.R. 3992) [2AU] Nursing homes: nurses aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 3633) [12JN] Pennsylvania: modification of State agreement under Social Security relative to certain students (see H.R. 3450) [14MY] Personal investment plans: diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments (see H.R. 2953) [1FE] Public debt: enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (see H.R. 3021) [6MR] ------enforce debt limit and protect obligated trust funds (H.R. 3021), consideration (see H. Res. 371) [6MR] Public welfare programs: ensure States have sufficient funds to assure effectiveness of work requirements of certain programs (see H.R. 3999) [2AU] ------reform (see H.R. 2915, 3507, 3612, 3734, 3829, 3832) [31JA] [22MY] [11JN] [27JN] [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 2915), consideration (see H. Res. 425) [6MY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration (see H. Res. 482) [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 492, 495) [30JY] [31JY] ------reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] ------treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Social Security Administration: develop plan with the IRS to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 4274) [28SE] ------extend demonstration projects (see H.R. 4039) [10SE] ------provide for disclosure of Social Security account numbers relative to judgments, decrees, or court issued orders (see H.R. 3110) [19MR] States: exempt from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 4089) [17SE] Taxation: deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3427) [9MY] ------reduce Social Security taxation rates and corresponding old- age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------replace individual and corporate income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes with a value-added tax (see H.R. 4050) [11SE] ------treatment of health coverage for certain workers who leave employment (see H.R. 3342) [25AP] ------treatment of income of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 3306, 3451) [24AP] [14MY] ------treatment of long-term health care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] ------treatment of qualified long-term care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] [[Page 3142]] ------treatment of Social Security (see H.R. 2971) [23FE] Trust funds: budget treatment (see H.R. 2897) [25JA] ------investment of surplus (see H.R. 2928) [1FE] ------investment of surplus and protection from public debt limit (see H.R. 3636) [13JN] Conference reports Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 3734) [30JY] Messages Supplementary Social Security Agreement Between the U.S. and Austria: President Clinton [20MY] Veto of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act: President Clinton [22JA] Motions Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [28MR] [11JN] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), conference report [1AU] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734) [18JY] [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 492) (H. Rept. 104-720) [30JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2924, Payment of Social Security Benefits Relative to the Debt Limit Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 104-460) [1FE] Consideration of H.R. 3021, Debt Limit Enforcement and Obligated Trust Fund Protection: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 104-473) [6MR] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 104-686) [17JY] Fraud and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid--Stronger Enforcement and Better Management Could Save Billions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-641) [27JN] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] Indian Health Service Program for Direct Billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Third Party Payers: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3378) (H. Rept. 104-742) [1AU] Medicaid Osteopathic Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 104-826) [24SE] Medicaid Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Requirements for Certain Nursing Facilities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3632) (H. Rept. 104-817) [23SE] Medicaid Requirements and Qualifications Relative to County Operated Health Insurance Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 104-751) [2AU] Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule Relative to Certain HMOs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3871) (H. Rept. 104- 752) [2AU] Medicare Enrollment Applicability Requirement for HMOs Relative to Watts Health Foundation: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 104-844) [25SE] Medicare Enrollment Composition Rules for Wellness Plan: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4012) (H. Rept. 104-845) [25SE] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] National Policy To Provide Health Care and Reform Insurance Procedures: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3070) (H. Rept. 104-497) [25MR] Nursing Homes' Nurses Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 104-818) [23SE] Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104-725) [30JY] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 104- 651) [27JN] Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2594) (H. Rept. 104-525) [18AP] Social Security Administration Demonstration Projects Extension: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 104- 786) [16SE] SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Courts: provide for disclosure of Social Security account numbers relative to judgments, decrees, or court issued orders (see H.R. 3110) [19MR] Demonstration projects: extend (see H.R. 4039) [10SE] IRS: develop plan to eliminate mismatching of earnings information (see H.R. 4274) [28SE] Social Security: determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357) [30AP] ------treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359) [30AP] ------treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358) [30AP] Messages Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [24JN] Reports filed Social Security Administration Demonstration Projects Extension: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4039) (H. Rept. 104- 786) [16SE] SOLID WASTE see Refuse Disposal; Sewage Disposal SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT Bills and resolutions Refuse disposal: prohibit international export and import of certain solid waste (see H.R. 3893) [24JY] Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), consideration (see H. Res. 349) [30JA] Reports filed Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2036) (H. Rept. 104-454) [30JA] SOLOMON, GERALD B.H. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854), consideration (see H. Res. 366) [27FE] ------improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 393) [27MR] Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 3019), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 415) [25AP] Armed Forces: limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (H.R. 3308), consideration (see H. Res. 517) [4SE] Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 495) [31JY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178), consideration (see H. Res. 435) [15MY] China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] ------oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577) [4JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138) [31JA] Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 4060) [11SE] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 141) [1FE] Crime: penalties relative to distribution of controlled substances with the intent to facilitate a rape or sexual battery (see H.R. 3341, 3905) [25AP] [25JY] ------penalties relative to drug-facilitated crimes involving violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 4137) [24SE] Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), consideration (see H. Res. 430) [9MY] ------authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 498) [31JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3610), consideration (see H. Res. 453) [12JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 336) [5JA] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), consideration (see H. Res. 481) [17JY] Employment: payment of wages to individuals who use employer-owned vehicles (H.R. 1227), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] Firearms: repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125), consideration (see H. Res. 388) [21MR] Foreign policy: endorse adoption of European Parliament resolution supporting efforts by the Republic of China at joining the community of nations (see H. Con. Res. 212) [11SE] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3226) [29MR] House of Representatives: enactment of certain legislation (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] House Rules: random drug testing of officers and employees (see H. Res. 512) [2AU] ------reduce number of programs covered by appropriation bills (see H. Res. 514) [2AU] ------require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 519) [11SE] ------same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of the rules (see H. Res. 525) [19SE] Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 4008) [2AU] Public debt: ceiling (H.R. 3136), consideration (see H. Res. 391) [27MR] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (H.R. 3562), consideration (see H. Res. 446) [5JN] ------reform (H.R. 3734), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 495) [31JY] Small business: reform regulatory process (see H.R. 3798) [11JY] U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. attempts at taxing or charging fees to U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2867) [23JA] [[Page 3143]] Walker, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 553) [30SE] Reports filed Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Committee on International Relations (House) Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 104-551) [2MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2854, Agriculture Market Transition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 104-502) [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3019, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 415) (H. Rept. 104-538) [25AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 104-732) [31JY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3734, Public Welfare Programs Reform Pursuant to Budget Reconciliation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 104-729) [31JY] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 178, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1997-2002: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 104-577) [15MY] Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 182, Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 125, Repeal Ban on Assault Weapons and Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 388) (H. Rept. 104-490) [21MR] Consideration of H.R. 1227, Employee Commuting Flexibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 104-463) [27FE] Consideration of H.R. 3136, Contract With America Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 104-500) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 104-570) [9MY] Consideration of H.R. 3308, Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 104-774) [4SE] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' Welfare Reform Project: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 104-619) [12JN] Consideration of H.R. 3820, Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 104-685) [17JY] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 104-448) [5JA] Puerto Rico Self-Determination: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3024) (H. Rept. 104-713) [18SE] Same-Day Consideration of Certain Resolutions and Consideration of Legislation Under Suspension of the House Rules: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 104-809) [19SE] SOMALIA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Taxation: treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Somalia (see H.R. 4179) [25SE] SOROS FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] SOUDER, MARK EDWARD (a Representative from Indiana) Bills and resolutions introduced by Hazardous substances: protect residents and localities from irresponsibly sited waste facilities (see H.R. 3780) [10JY] SOUTH AMERICA Messages National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia: President Clinton [23AP] SOUTH BEND, IN Bills and resolutions Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3576) [4JN] Reports filed Robert Kurtz Rodibaugh U.S. Courthouse, South Bend, IN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3576) (H. Rept. 104-781) [10SE] SOUTH CAROLINA Bills and resolutions Walhalla National Fish Hatchery: convey to South Carolina (see H.R. 3546) [29MY] Reports filed Walhalla National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to South Carolina: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3546) H. Rept. 104-701) [24JY] SOUTH DAKOTA Bills and resolutions Fall River County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3985) [2AU] James River: permit Corps of Engineers to acquire flowage and saturation easements for lands located in flood areas (see H.R. 3613) [11JN] Perkins County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3986) [2AU] Reports filed Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] SOUTH KOREA see Korea, Republic of SOUTH POLE see Antarctic Regions SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION CO. Reports filed Validate Certain Conveyances Made in Reno, NV, and Tulare, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1784) (H. Rept. 104-691) [18JY] SPACE POLICY related term(s) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Bills and resolutions Business and industry: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see H.R. 3936) [1AU] ------licensing of commercial space reentry vehicles and reentry sites (see H.R. 4239) [27SE] Foreign trade: duty-free treatment of certain materials used in the Gemini Telescope Project (see H.R. 3516, 3951) [22MY] [2AU] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144) [21MR] ------national missile defense system (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 438) [16MY] Messages CHINASAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] COSAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Globalstar Satellite Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [10JY] MABUHAY Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] National Achievements in Aeronautics and Space: President Clinton [26JN] Reports filed Commercial Space Industry Development: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3936) (H. Rept. 104-801) [17SE] Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] National Missile Defense System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Newt Gingrich) Appointments Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations [15AP] Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance: members [18JY] Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] [7MY] Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [27MR] [8MY] Commission on Civil Rights [9FE] Committee on Economics (Joint) [7MR] Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (Joint) [10SE] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) [23JY] Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferees: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 956, Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act [13MR] ------H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] ------H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 2202, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act [11SE] ------H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] ------H.R. 2977, Administrative Dispute Resolution Act [19SE] ------H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] ------H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] [23AP] ------H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] ------S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] [[Page 3144]] ------S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] ------S. 1136, Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act [4JN] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] George Washington's birthday ceremonies delegation [9FE] House of Representatives Page Board [1AU] Library of Congress Trust Fund Board [27MR] [2OC] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [1MY] National Commission on Restructuring the IRS [22MY] National Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement [23JY] Office of Fair Employment Practices Review Panel [9JY] U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors [24JY] Water Rights Task Force [6JN] [5SE] Discharge petitions signed Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2530), consideration (H. Res. 333) [1FE] [8MR] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2566), consideration (H. Res. 373) [22MR] [29MR] [19AP] [25AP] [2MY] [10MY] [16MY] [13JN] [20JN] [27JN] [12JY] Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (H. Res. 466) [18JY] [26JY] [2AU] Firearms: repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125), consideration (H. Res. 364) [8MR] ------repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 464), consideration (H. Res. 210) [8MR] Health care professionals: create tax incentives for provision of rural health care services (H.R. 425) [27JN] Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (H.R. 1627), consideration (H. Res. 443) [27JN] [12JY] [18JY] [26JY] Public Debt: ceiling (H.R. 2409), consideration (H. Res. 292) [26JA] [1FE] Public Welfare Programs: reform (H.R. 2915), consideration (H. Res. 425) [12JY] [18JY] Taxation: assessment of retail dealer occupational taxes (H.R. 302) [26JA] Messages Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy: President Clinton [17JY] Agreement With Japan Relative to Whaling: President Clinton [13FE] Agreement With Poland Relative to Fisheries: President Clinton [13FE] Alaska Mineral Resources Report: President Clinton [17AP] Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 1997: President Clinton [6FE] Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: President Clinton [2OC] CCC Report: President Clinton [22MY] CHINASAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: President Clinton [9JY] COSAT Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Dept. of Defense Budget Rescissions: President Clinton [13MR] Dept. of HUD Annual Report: President Clinton [29JY] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: President Clinton [29AP] Dept. of Transportation Annual Report: President Clinton [25JA] Economic Report: President Clinton [16FE] Family Friendly Workplace Act: President Clinton [27SE] Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 1997: President Clinton [19MR] Federal Labor Relations Authority Report: President Clinton [27SE] Foreign Trade Policy and Agreements: President Clinton [27MR] Globalstar Satellite Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [10JY] Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee: President Clinton [5MR] Israel Loan Guarantees: President Clinton [3JA] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [24JN] MABUHAY Project Restrictions Waiver on Export of U.S.-Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [6FE] Mongolian Emigration Laws and Policies: President Clinton [5SE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Bulgaria Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [30JA] [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Romania Relative to Compliance With International Emigration Policies: President Clinton [3JA] Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report: President Clinton [3OC] National Achievements in Aeronautics and Space: President Clinton [26JN] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton [29AP] National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton [25MR] [16SE] [19SE] National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton [4MR] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton [12MR] [16MY] [16SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [13FE] [23JY] National Emergency Relative to Lapse of Export Administration Act: President Clinton [4JN] National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Clinton [3JA] [22JA] [22JY] National Emergency Relative to Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton [13FE] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia: President Clinton [23AP] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton [14MY] National Endowment for Democracy: President Clinton [23FE] National Endowment for the Arts [28MR] [12JN] National Endowment for the Humanities: President Clinton [17AP] National Security Strategy: President Clinton [7MR] NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management: President Clinton [9JY] NSF Report: President Clinton [22MY] Plan To Achieve a Balanced Budget No Later Than 2002 as Certified by the CBO: President Clinton [9JA] Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act: President Clinton [27MR] Railroad Retirement Board: President Clinton [27SE] Retirement Savings and Security Act: President Clinton [23MY] Revised Deferral of Budgetary Resources: President Clinton [27FE] [5MR] [14MY] [24JN] Science and Engineering Indicators--1996: President Clinton [15MY] Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Supplementary Social Security Agreement Between the U.S. and Austria: President Clinton [20MY] Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba: President Clinton [23SE] U.S. Participation in the U.N.: President Clinton [24JY] U.S.-Argentina Proposed Agreement of Cooperation Relative to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton [19MR] Veto of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act: President Clinton [22JA] Veto of H.R. 743, Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: President Clinton [30JY] Veto of H.R. 1530, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: President Clinton [3JA] Veto of H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act: President Clinton [15AP] Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed House Rules Relative to the Speaker's Authority To Declare Recess: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 330) (H. Rept. 104-445) [3JA] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 104-457) [31JA] SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills and resolutions Greene, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 471) [8JY] Morella, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 363) [6FE] Walker, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 553) [30SE] SPECIAL DAYS AND HOLIDAYS Appointments George Washington's birthday ceremonies delegation [9FE] Bills and resolutions African Americans: recognize end of slavery and true day of independence (see H.J. Res. 195) [17SE] Army Reserves: designate wearing of army uniforms annually on April 23 (see H. Con. Res. 168) [30AP] National Character Counts Week: designate (see H. Res. 413) [24AP] SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: use of Grounds for Specialty Equipment Market Association events (see H. Con. Res. 150) [7MR] SPENCE, FLOYD (a Representative from South Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 3230) [15AP] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (S. 1124) [22JA] Motions offered by Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1124) [5JA] Reports filed Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 104-724) [30JY] ------Committee of Conference (S. 1124) (H. Rept. 104-450) [22JA] ------Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 104-563) [7MY] Intelligence Community Reorganization and Reform: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3237) (H. Rept. 104-620) [23JY] Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3308) (H. Rept. 104-642) [27JN] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] National Missile Defense System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] Restore Missing Person Status to Certain Dept. of Defense Civilian and Contract Employees: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 4000) (H. Rept. 104-806) [17SE] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] [[Page 3145]] Terrorist Attack on U.S. Peacekeeping Forces in Saudi Arabia: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 200) (H. Rept. 104-805) [17SE] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] SPORTS Bills and resolutions Boxing: improve and expand safety precautions (see H.R. 4114) [19SE] ------safety for journeymen boxers (see H.R. 4167) [25SE] Business and industry: regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3805) [12JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 153) [22MR] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 146) [5MR] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Summer Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 172) [7MY] ------use of Grounds for Specialty Equipment Market Association events (see H. Con. Res. 150) [7MR] Colleges and universities: prohibit agents from influencing athletes (see H.R. 3328) [25AP] Corp. for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety: abolish (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Favre, Brett: National Football League Most Valuable Player Award recipient (see H. Res. 335, 339) [5JA] Firearms: Civilian Marksmanship Program funding (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Foreign trade: prevent use of child labor for soccer ball manufacturing (see H.R. 4307) [28SE] Government: convene national summit to promote good citizenship (see H. Con. Res. 199) [24JY] Green Bay Packers (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 335) [5JA] Major League Baseball: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148) [24SE] National Physical Fitness and Sports Foundation: establish (S. 1311), return to Senate (see H. Res. 545) [27SE] Prayer: constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public institutions (see H.J. Res. 186) [23JY] Tariff: golf clubs and golf club components (see H.R. 4240) [27SE] Taxation: treatment of recreational fitness services and facilities in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3801) [12JY] Television: use of instant replay for officiating in professional sporting events (see H.R. 3096) [14MR] U.S. Soccer Federation: support efforts to bring 1999 Women's World Cup tournament to the U.S. (see H. Res. 359) [1FE] Utah: land acquisition in Sterling Forest Reserve relative to winter Olympic games (see H.R. 3907) [26JY] Reports filed Fan Freedom and Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2740) (H. Rept. 104-656) [8JY] Journeymen Boxer Safety: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1186) (H. Rept. 104-833) [24SE] Ski Area Permit Issuance Regulations and Mineral Leasing Law Suspensions in National Forest Ski Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 104-516) [15AP] Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 153) (H. Rept. 104-589) [21MY] Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 146) (H. Rept. 104-487) [20MR] Use of Capitol Grounds for Summer Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 104-608) [6JN] SPRATT, JOHN M., JR. (a Representative from South Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: ensure competitiveness of textile and apparel industry (see H.R. 3654) [13JN] Hazardous substances: improve accountability and safety of hazardous waste facilities (see H.R. 4009, 4272) [2AU] [27SE] Tariff: chemicals (see H.R. 4184) [25SE] ------para ethyl phenol (see H.R. 3728) [26JN] Weapons: deployment policy for antiballistic missile systems (see H.R. 3489) [16MY] ------proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730) [27JN] SPRINGERVILLE, AZ Bills and resolutions Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 3069) [12MR] STAMPS see Postage and Stamps STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Public lands: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 4088) [17SE] STARK, FORTNEY PETE (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 4075) [12SE] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMOs (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage of children (see H.R. 4110) [18SE] Medicare: allow use of parenteral nutrients for renal dialysis treatments (see H.R. 4185) [25SE] ------coverage of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (see H.R. 4190) [25SE] ------coverage of vancomycin home parenteral therapy (see H.R. 4189) [25SE] ------reduce part A enrollment premium for individuals not receiving third party assistance (see H.R. 3591) [5JN] ------reduce payment for certain costs of acquiring organs for transplant from organ procurement organizations (see H.R. 4022) [4SE] ------study of payments for instances where certain inpatient services are replaced by outpatient services (see H.R. 4191) [25SE] Medicare/Medicaid: provide orientation and medical profiles for enrollees and require health plans to assure child immunizations (see H.R. 4160) [24SE] ------use of bankruptcy courts by suppliers and providers to discharge claims and by professionals excluded from health care programs seeking automatic stays from exclusion (see H.R. 4219) [26SE] Mental health: national policy to provide health care coverage to individuals with severe mental illnesses (see H.R. 4045) [10SE] Ships and vessels: removal of abandoned vessels (see H.R. 4010) [2AU] Social Security: self-referral requirements relative to hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (see H.R. 4100) [17SE] Taxation: treatment of health coverage for certain workers who leave employment (see H.R. 3342) [25AP] Motions offered by Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), conference report [1AU] STATEN ISLAND, NY see New York, NY STATES related term(s) Federal Aid Programs; National Guard Bills and resolutions Adoption: improve process (see H.R. 4255) [27SE] Agriculture: allow interstate distribution of State-inspected meat (see H.R. 3750) [27JN] Air pollution: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518) [23MY] ------regulatory requirements relative to upwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4339) [3OC] Airports: participation in approval process of airport development projects in neighboring States (see H.R. 3131) [20MR] Alcoholic beverages: eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] Arizona: acquisition by eminent domain of certain State trust lands (see H.R. 3929) [31JY] Bergen County, NJ: recovery of costs associated with the cleanup of the Stepan Property Superfund Site (see H.R. 3319) [24AP] CERCLA: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Children and youth: extend and improve programs for runaway and homeless youth (see H.R. 3806) [12JY] ------require initial intake screenings and the use of youth development specialists in Federal juvenile proceedings (see H.R. 4055) [11SE] Coins: establish circulating commemorative coin program commemorating each State (see H.R. 3793) [11JY] Community Services Block Grant Act: composition of boards of community action agencies and nonprofit private organizations (see H.R. 4254) [27SE] Congress: consent for mutual aid agreement between the cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN (see H.J. Res. 166) [21MR] Courts: limit authority of judicial remedies to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3100) [14MR] ------residency requirement quotas for judges in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals (see H.R. 3045) [7MR] ------withhold Federal collateral remedies in State cases unless inadequate State habeus corpus procedures are shown to exist (see H.R. 2955) [1FE] Crime: establish programs to investigate, report, and prevent bias crimes (see H.R. 3825) [16JY] ------establish registration, tracking, and community notification procedures relative to convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 196) [10JY] ------interjurisdictional enforcement of protection orders and redefinition of victims relative to stalking (see H.R. 2954, 2980) [1FE] [28FE] ------reduce certain funds if eligible States do not enact certain laws (see H.R. 3243) [15AP] ------reform juvenile justice system, and promote youth development and crime prevention programs (see H.R. 3445) [10MY] Crook County, WY: conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands to Wyoming (see H.R. 3579) [5JN] Dams: delegation of dam safety authority to State governments (see H.R. 3641) [13JN] Dept. of Defense: assist the procurement of law enforcement equipment for counterdrug activities by State and local governments (see H.R. 2931) [1FE] ------sale of excess aircraft relative to suppression of wildfires (see H.R. 4108) [18SE] Dept. of HUD: withhold public housing assistance to State agencies that impede eviction of a tenant (see H.R. 3865) [22JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: revise ranking process of applicants and limit awards to States for certain construction grants (see H.R. 3722) [26JN] Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937) [1AU] District of Columbia: treatment of employees relative to participation in political campaigns (see H.R. 3918) [30JY] Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 3067) [12MR] Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 4128) [20SE] Education: allow local jurisdictions flexibility in use of certain funds (see H.R. 3135) [21MR] ------participation of local agencies in certain programs independent of State involvement (see H.R. 3313) [24AP] [[Page 3146]] ------provide interest subsidies for construction and renovation of schools (see H.R. 4309) [28SE] ------reimburse for costs of educating certain illegal alien students (see H.R. 4062, 4303) [12SE] [28SE] ------State funding for drug and violence prevention programs (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] Elections: clarify procedure for determining State population for purposes of congressional apportionment (see H.R. 3589) [5JN] Emergency Food Assistance Act: purchase of commodities using State funds (see H.R. 3978) [2AU] Emergency Management Assistance Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 193) [17SE] Employment: determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 4031) [5SE] ------provide limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3212) [29MR] EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391) [2MY] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3362, 3465) [30AP] [15MY] Federal aid programs: deny community development block grants to States that allow recovery of damages for injuries suffered in the commission of a felony (see H.R. 3736) [27JN] ------improve program of block grants to States for temporary assistance to needy families (see H.R. 4324) [28SE] Federal employees: military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 3311) [24AP] Federal grants: provide for drug testing projects (see H.R. 3778) [10JY] Federal-State relations: improve the effectiveness of financial management and audits of State and local governments receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 3184) [28MR] ------prevent Federal interference relative to constitutional authority (see H.R. 3411) [8MY] Firearms: encourage States to regulate certain handguns and gather information on guns used in crimes (see H.R. 4044) [10SE] ------standards for State concealed handgun carrying licenses (see H.R. 3838) [17JY] Fish and fishing: authorize certain disaster assistance to commercial fishermen through State and local governments and nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 2956) [1FE] Gambling: grant jurisdiction to the States over activities conducted on Native American lands (see H.R. 3289) [23AP] Government: transfer certain surplus property to State and local governments (see H.R. 3731) [27JN] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 2715), consideration (see H. Res. 409) [23AP] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3607, 4033) [10JN] [5SE] Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: amend (see H.J. Res. 192) [16SE] Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture and small businesses (see H.R. 4102) [18SE] Health: establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 4075) [12SE] History: recognition of the heritage of certain areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3305) [24AP] Housing: regulation of residential care facilities (see H.R. 2927) [1FE] ------State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 3385) [1MY] Hurricanes: disaster assistance for States impacted by Hurricane Fran (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] Immigration: assist Attorney General in deportation of illegal aliens (see H.R. 3062) [12MR] Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact: congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 189) [4SE] Law enforcement officers: funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 2922) [31JA] ------reduce crime control assistance to States that do not provide health benefits to officers retired by on-duty injuries (see H.R. 2912) [31JA] Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 4136) [24SE] Lotteries: provide information in advertising on odds of winning (see H.R. 3010) [5MR] Marriage: define and protect institution (see H.R. 3396) [7MY] ------define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), consideration (see H. Res. 474) [10JY] Medicaid: permit States to cover community-based attendant services (see H.R. 4250) [27SE] ------State recovery of expenses from medical assistance programs (see H.R. 2883) [25JA] Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (see H.R. 2939) [1FE] Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 4262) [27SE] National Guard: authorize participation in drug interdiction efforts (see H.R. 3524) [23MY] National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3162, 3168) [26MR] [27MR] National Institute of Justice: designate as focal point for law enforcement technology programs (see H. Con. Res. 227) [27SE] Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 3177, 4035) [27MR] [5SE] Oregon: transfer of Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands, Coos Bay Military Wagon Road Grant Lands, and public domain lands (see H.R. 3769) [10JY] Pennsylvania: modification of State agreement under Social Security relative to certain students (see H.R. 3450) [14MY] Public welfare programs: ensure States have sufficient funds to assure effectiveness of work requirements of certain programs (see H.R. 3999) [2AU] ------treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] Radioactive substances: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 3394) [7MY] Real estate: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 3752) [27JN] Redwood National Park: increase management efficiency through cooperative agreements with California (see H.R. 3500) [21MY] Rivers: permit construction of flood control projects by private sector (see H.R. 3108) [19MR] Roads and highways: construction funding (see H.R. 3775) [10JY] ------increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 3367) [30AP] ------participation by certain officials in statewide planning processes (see H.R. 3227) [29MR] Social Security: placement of children with adult relatives who meet State child protection standards (see H.R. 3650) [13JN] ------prohibit certain misuses of account numbers (see H.R. 3598) [6JN] Solid waste: State control over disposal of solid waste imported from other nations (see H.R. 4049) [11SE] ------State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), consideration (see H. Res. 349) [30JA] Sports: regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3805) [12JY] Taxation: contribution limits for certain pension plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] ------eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 3430) [9MY] ------establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 4106) [18SE] ------exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] ------extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project (see H.R. 3939) [1AU] ------modify the application of pension nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 4099) [17SE] ------permit States to make advanced earned income credit payments (see H.R. 4197) [26SE] ------repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 3039) [6MR] ------treatment of deferred compensation plans of State and local governments (see H.R. 3316) [24AP] ------treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 3842) [17JY] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] ------permit States to impose fees for providing air service to small communities (see H.R. 2881) [25JA] ------transfer authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 3840) [17JY] Unemployment: clarify rights to set base period used to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3786) [11JY] ------emergency compensation (see H.R. 4263) [27SE] Veterans: enforcement of reemployment rights (see H.R. 3538) [29MY] Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 3054) [7MR] Water: extend date for the transfer of certain amounts to be available for drinking water State revolving funds (see H.R. 3902) [25JY] ------labeling requirements for bottled drinking water (see H.R. 3944) [1AU] Water pollution: State waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (see H.R. 3299) [23AP] Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] Motions Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396) [12JY] Reports filed Congressional Consent for Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Cities of Bristol, VA, and Bristol, TN: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 166) (H. Rept. 104-705) [24JY] Consideration of H.R. 2715, Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 104-532) [23AP] Consideration of H.R. 3396, Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 474) (H. Rept. 104-666) [10JY] Conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands in Crook County, WY, to Wyoming: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 104-711) [26JY] Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] Defense of Marriage Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3396) (H. Rept. 104-664) [9JY] Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822) [24SE] Effectiveness of Financial Management and Audits of State and Local Governments Receiving Federal Assistance: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3184) (H. Rept. 104-607) [6JN] EPA State Grants To Finance the Construction or Improvement of Water Supply Systems: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2747) (H. Rept. 104-515) [29MR] Fan Freedom and Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2740) (H. Rept. 104-656) [8JY] Interstate Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2980) (H. Rept. 104-557) [6MY] [[Page 3147]] Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530) [23AP] Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2715) (H. Rept. 104-520) [16AP] Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3752) (H. Rept. 104-835) [24SE] Review of Criminal Records of Applicants for Security Officer Employment: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2092) (H. Rept. 104-827) [24SE] STATES RIGHTS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] STEARNS, CLIFF (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced by Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare: establish (see H.R. 3881) [23JY] Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3368, 3699) [30AP] [20JN] Education: establish Role Models Academy for at-risk youths (see H.R. 4161) [24SE] Firearms: standards for State concealed handgun carrying licenses (see H.R. 3838) [17JY] Foreign trade: provide for the liquidation of certain frozen concentrated orange juice entries (see H.R. 3705) [24JN] George Washington University: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 139) [31JA] Taxation: repeal the withholding of income taxes and require individuals to pay estimated taxes on a monthly basis (see H.R. 3343) [25AP] STEEL INDUSTRY see Iron and Steel Industry STENHOLM, CHARLES W. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Motions offered by Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854) [29FE] Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159) [15AP] STEUBENVILLE, OH Bills and resolutions Public lands: conveyance of a parcel of land under Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction (see H.R. 4021) [4SE] STOCK EXCHANGE see Securities STOCKMAN, STEVE (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Armed Forces: allow personal injury actions against military health care professionals (see H.R. 4221) [26SE] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer rally (see H. Con. Res. 161, 166) [15AP] [18AP] Clean Air Act: provide regulatory relief and preserve jobs (see H.R. 3446) [10MY] Taxation: treatment of tuition and related expenses relative to nonpublic elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 4222) [26SE] Vietnam: release of Buddhist monks and civilians and Roman Catholic monks and priests (see H. Con. Res. 179) [16MY] STOCKS AND BONDS see Securities STOKES, CARL B. Bills and resolutions Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 4133) [24SE] STOKES, LOUIS (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) [23JY] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] [23AP] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] Motions offered by Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3666) [26JN] [11SE] STRATEGIC MATERIALS related term(s) Gold; National Security Bills and resolutions Business and industry: arrange for the recovery and disposal of helium on Federal lands (see H.R. 2906, 4168) [30JA] [25SE] Taxation: treatment of certain accounts involved in the acquisition of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (see H.R. 3047) [7MR] STRIKES see Industrial Arbitration; Labor Unions STUDDS, GERRY E. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Bills and resolutions introduced by Coast Guard: extend use of divers for search and rescue efforts (see H.R. 4101) [17SE] Fish and fishing: authorize certain disaster assistance to commercial fishermen through State and local governments and nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 2956) [1FE] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 3022) [6MR] Law enforcement officers: provide educational assistance to dependents of Federal officials killed or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 4111) [18SE] Massachusetts: deauthorize a portion of the navigation project for Weymouth-Fore and Town Rivers (see H.R. 2957) [1FE] STUDENTS see Education STUMP, BOB (a Representative from Arizona) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by American Battle Monuments Commission: repair and maintenance of war memorials (see H.R. 3673) [19JN] Arizona: acquisition by eminent domain of certain State trust lands (see H.R. 3929) [31JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3376) [1MY] James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 3320) [25AP] National cemeteries: clarify eligibility of certain minors for burial (see H.R. 2850) [4JA] Social Security: Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 4068) [12SE] Veterans: allow enrollment at certain branches or extensions of institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2851) [5JA] ------eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------improve administration of life insurance programs (see H.R. 2843) [4JA] ------reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118) [20MR] Veterans' Claims Adjudication Commission: extend time for submission of final report (see H.R. 3495) [21MY] Reports filed Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574) [14MY] Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648) [27JN] Reform and Improve Veterans Eligibility for Medical Care and Services: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 104-690) [18JY] Repair and Maintenance of War Memorials by the American Battle Monuments Commission: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3673) (H. Rept. 104-649) [27JN] Veterans Benefits Decision Revisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1483) (H. Rept. 104-571) [10MY] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] Veterans' Programs and Benefits Improvements: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3373) (H. Rept. 104-572) [10MY] STUPAK, BART (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Coast Guard: conveyance of Presque Isle Light Station, MI (see H.R. 3344) [25AP] ------conveyance of St. Helena Island Light Station, MI (see H.R. 3278) [18AP] House Rules: reduce number of programs covered by appropriation bills (see H. Res. 476) [11JY] Law enforcement officers: issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 210) [2AU] Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: authorize improvements to a county road and prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive (see H.R. 2958) [1FE] Roads and highways: participation by certain officials in statewide planning processes (see H.R. 3227) [29MR] Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: permit certain persons to continue to use and occupy certain areas (see H.R. 3970, 4023) [2AU] [4SE] Motions offered by Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] SUBWAYS see Common Carriers SUDAN, REPUBLIC OF THE Bills and resolutions Human rights: prohibit foreign aid or arms transfers until elimination of chattel slavery (see H.R. 3766) [9JY] SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY Reports filed Suffolk County, NY, Property Acquisition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 104-529) [22AP] SUITLAND, MD Bills and resolutions W. Edwards Deming Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3535) [23MY] Reports filed W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3535) (H. Rept. 104-780) [10SE] SUNBURY, OH Bills and resolutions Flagville, U.S.A.: designate (see H.J. Res. 185) [18JY] SUPERFUND see Hazardous Substances SUPREME COURT related term(s) Courts Bills and resolutions Constitutional amendments: limit judicial authority (see H.J. Res. 167) [21MR] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 4314) [28SE] Law enforcement officers: extend authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police (see H.R. 4164) [25SE] SURVEYING related term(s) Land Use Reports filed Relief of Persons Who Purchased Clark County, NV, Land Relative to Certain Private Land Surveys: [[Page 3148]] Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2135) (H. Rept. 104-755) [4SE] SWAIN COUNTY, NC Bills and resolutions Courts: settlement of claims against the Federal Government (see H.R. 4112) [18SE] SWITZERLAND Bills and resolutions International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] SYNAGOGUES see Churches and Synagogues SYRIA, ARAB REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890) [24JY] Lebanon: withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190) [19JN] TAIWAN see China, Republic of TALENT, JAMES M. (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Constitutional amendments: limit judicial authority (see H.J. Res. 167) [21MR] Government: establish uniform accounting systems, standards, and reporting systems (see H.R. 4061) [11SE] TAMPA, FL Bills and resolutions Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3710) [25JN] TANNER, JOHN S. (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Families and domestic relations: enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266) [17AP] Public welfare programs: reform (see H.R. 3832) [17JY] ------reform (H.R. 2915), consideration (see H. Res. 425) [6MY] Motions offered by Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 3734) [18JY] Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 3734) [18JY] TARIFF related term(s) Foreign Trade Bills and resolutions Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 4338) [1OC] Certain industrial nylon fabrics (see H.R. 4150) [24SE] Certain iron and steel pipe and tube products (see H.R. 3255) [16AP] Certain silver and gold bars (see H.R. 3615) [11JN] Chemicals (see H.R. 4184) [25SE] China, People's Republic of: increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421) [8MY] Customs Service: refund anti-dumping duty deposits relative to certain imported orange juice (see H.R. 3922) [30JY] DEMT (see H.R. 4057) [11SE] Desmedipham (see H.R. 3438) [10MY] Duty-free treatment of certain materials used in the Gemini Telescope Project (see H.R. 3516, 3951) [22MY] [2AU] Ethofumesate (see H.R. 3440) [10MY] Fireworks (see H.R. 2895) [25JA] Footwear (see H.R. 2890) [25JA] Foreign trade: provide for the liquidation of certain frozen concentrated orange juice entries (see H.R. 3705) [24JN] ------treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] Fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452) [12JN] Fybrel [SWP] (see H.R. 3254) [16AP] Golf clubs and golf club components (see H.R. 4240) [27SE] HIV protease inhibitor chemicals (see H.R. 3977) [2AU] Lead fuel test assemblies (see H.R. 3499) [21MY] Liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries (see H.R. 3823) [16JY] Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), consideration (see H. Res. 419) [30AP] Para ethyl phenol (see H.R. 3728) [26JN] Pharmaceutical-grade phospholipids (see H.R. 4273) [27SE] Phenmedipham (see H.R. 3439) [10MY] Plastic web sheeting (see H.R. 4003) [2AU] Scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 3952) [2AU] Skis and snowboards (see H.R. 4212) [26SE] Tetraamino biphenyl (see H.R. 2870) [23JA] 2,2-dichlorophenylacetic acid ethyl ester (DCPAE) (see H.R. 3025) [6MR] 2-amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid, methyl ester (see H.R. 2889) [25JA] Water resistant wool trousers (see H.R. 3718) [25JN] Wheat gluten (see H.R. 4053) [11SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2149, Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] TATE, RANDY (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced by Correctional institutions: reform Federal prisons (see H.R. 3490, 3655) [16MY] [13JN] Fort Lewis, WA: land exchange with Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Co. (see H.R. 2859) [5JA] Freedom of Information Act: provide public access in an electronic format (see H.R. 3802) [12JY] Immigration: permanent exclusion for aliens removed from the U.S. as illegal entrants or immigration violators (see H.R. 2898) [25JA] Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 3447, 4011) [10MY] [2AU] Taxation: treatment of production of alcohol for fuel use (see H.R. 3345) [25AP] TAUZIN, W.J. (BILLY) (a Representative from Louisiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3601) [6JN] Regent Rainbow (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4078) [12SE] United Houma Nation: Federal recognition and settlement of land claims (see H.R. 3671) [18JN] TAXATION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] National Commission on Restructuring the IRS [22MY] Bills and resolutions Adoption: treatment of expenses (see H.R. 3286) [23AP] ------treatment of expenses (H.R. 3286), consideration (see H. Res. 428) [7MY] Agricultural Market Transition Act: treatment of transitional payments (see H.R. 3559) [30MY] Agriculture: issuance of tax-exempt bonds to finance first-time farmers' loans (see H.R. 3251) [16AP] ------study of risk management fund accounts for farm owners and operators (see H.R. 2905) [30JA] ------treatment of certain equipment (see H.R. 2887) [25JA] ------treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 3749) [27JN] ------use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 3783) [11JY] Alcoholic beverages: reduce rates for certain wines (see H.R. 3889) [24JY] ------treatment of advertising expenses (see H.R. 3478) [16MY] ------treatment of beer (see H.R. 3817, 3997) [16JY] [2AU] Alternative minimum tax: application to installment sales of farm property (see H.R. 4072) [12SE] Armed Forces: treatment of members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] ------treatment of members performing services in Somalia (see H.R. 4179) [25SE] Arts and humanitites: treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 3677) [19JN] Aviation: excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see H.R. 4206) [26SE] Budget: reform process (see H.R. 4285) [28SE] Business and industry: allow companies to donate scientific equipment to schools (see H.R. 3498) [21MY] ------credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3584) [5JN] ------discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252) [16AP] ------increase child care credit and eliminate the exclusion of certain income relative to foreign sales corporations (see H.R. 3332) [25AP] ------reduce certain benefits allowable to profitable, large corporations that make workforce reductions (see H.R. 3333) [25AP] ------reduce Federal subsidies and strengthen tax treatment of individuals who renounce their citizenship (see H.R. 4122) [19SE] ------treatment of certain depreciable business assets (see H.R. 3124, 3329) [20MR] [25AP] ------treatment of interest on deficiencies attributable to certain partnership items (see H.R. 4256) [27SE] ------treatment of tax free corporate liquidations and receipt of debt-financed property in such a liquidation (see H.R. 4243) [27SE] Capital gains: exclude from gross income (see H.R. 2861) [5JA] Chemicals: suspension of tax on ozone-depleting chemicals used as propellants in metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 3416) [8MY] Churches and synagogues: clarify restrictions on the lobbying and campaign activities of churches (see H.R. 2910) [31JA] Computers: treatment of software (see H.R. 4169) [25SE] Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 159) [1FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (see H. Res. 395) [29MR] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 169) [28MR] Constitutional amendments: abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 176) [24AP] Contracts: establish limitations on taxpayer-financed compensation for defense contractors (see H.R. 3512) [22MY] Corporations: improve disclosure of charitable contributions (see H.R. 3272) [18AP] ------require shareholders views relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 3273) [18AP] ------treatment (see H.R. 3102) [14MR] Correctional institutions: prevent services performed by inmates from being treated as employment (see H.R. 3858) [18JY] Courts: limit authority of judicial remedies to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3100) [14MR] Disasters: exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] [[Page 3149]] ------provide windstorm insurance to certain property owners and require study relative to taxation of insurance reserves for future natural disasters (see H.R. 4115) [19SE] District of Columbia: treatment of residents (see H.R. 3244, 4155) [15AP] [24SE] Ecology and environment: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 2846, 4200) [4JA] [26SE] ------treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (see H.R. 3747) [27JN] Economy: require use of dynamic economic modeling in the preparation of estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H. Con. Res. 170) [2MY] Education: treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 3737) [27JN] ------treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 3245, 4323) [15AP] [28SE] ------treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 3842) [17JY] ------treatment of tuition and related expenses relative to nonpublic elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 4222) [26SE] Employment: apply denial of deduction for excessive employee compensation to all employees (see H.R. 4124) [19SE] ------determination of tip credits relative to State and local government laws (see H.R. 4031) [5SE] ------employer credits for expenses of providing dependent care services to employees (see H.R. 2985) [28FE] ------provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520, 3708) [23MY] [25JN] ------repeal the withholding of income taxes and require individuals to pay estimated taxes on a monthly basis (see H.R. 3343) [25AP] ------treatment of elected tax collectors (see H.R. 4301) [28SE] ------treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 3157) [22MR] ------treatment of worker retraining expenditures (see H.R. 2998) [29FE] Endangered species: incentives for conservation (see H.R. 3811) [12JY] Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 3529) [23MY] ------child tax credits and deductions for taxpayers with whom a parent or grandparent resides (see H.R. 3984) [2AU] ------dependent care tax credit (see H.R. 4154) [24SE] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: treatment of certain Federal grants (see H.R. 2960) [1FE] Firearms: apply revenue from firearms sales tax and dealer licensing fees to gunshot victims health care fund (see H.R. 2865) [23JA] Frequent flyer mileage awards: treatment (see H.R. 3111) [19MR] Gambling: treatment of organizations that conduct certain games of chance (see H.R. 4157) [24SE] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (see H. Res. 524, 531) [19SE] [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] Government: improve debt-collection and credit evaluation practices (see H.R. 3809) [12JY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (see H.R. 3448) [14MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration (see H. Res. 440) [21MY] ------provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 503) [1AU] ------reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 193) [27JN] Government regulations: require income tax instructions provide explanation of laws relative to a balanced budget (see H.R. 2884) [25JA] Health: assure continued health insurance coverage of retired workers (see H.R. 4052) [11SE] ------establish State and community assistance programs for providers of health care services and maintenance of safety net hospital infrastructure (see H.R. 4075) [12SE] ------improve rehabilitation programs for disabled individuals (see H.R. 4230) [27SE] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3063, 3103) [12MR] [18MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (see H. Res. 392) [27MR] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500, 502) [31JY] [1AU] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMOs (see H.R. 4220) [26SE] ------treatment of biomedical research funds (see H.R. 3624) [12JN] ------treatment of health coverage for certain workers who leave employment (see H.R. 3342) [25AP] ------treatment of health insurance relative to health status of individual (see H.R. 3043) [7MR] ------treatment of long-term health care insurance (see H.R. 3381) [1MY] Health care facilities: treatment of recreational fitness services and facilities in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3801) [12JY] Housing: treatment of sale and subsequent purchase of principal residences (see H.R. 3035) [6MR] Hydroelectric power: treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] Income: allow individuals to designate a portion of their income tax refunds to the Government for certain purposes (see H.R. 3218) [29MR] ------reform and rename the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 3441) [10MY] ------treatment of capital gains and losses on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4231) [27SE] ------treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3570) [4JN] ------treatment of capital losses on sale or exchange of a principal residence (see H.R. 3693) [20JN] ------treatment of charitable contributions (see H.R. 4238) [27SE] ------treatment of deferred compensation plans of State and local governments (see H.R. 3316) [24AP] ------treatment of families and children (see H.R. 3943) [1AU] ------treatment of income of certain election officials and workers (see H.R. 3306, 3451) [24AP] [14MY] ------treatment of severance payments (see H.R. 2999) [29FE] ------treatment of tips (see H.R. 3667) [18JN] ------treatment of unearned income (see H.R. 3042) [7MR] ------treatment relative to cash method of accounting (see H.R. 3126) [20MR] Individual retirement accounts: use for post-secondary education or job retraining expenses (see H.R. 4334) [30SE] Insurance: credits for health insurance premiums of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 4176) [25SE] ------treatment of financial guaranty insurance (see H.R. 3703) [24JN] Investments: credit for business investments in economically distressed areas (see H.R. 2847) [4JA] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of certain accounts involved in the acquisition of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (see H.R. 3047) [7MR] ------treatment of certain capital gains deposited in individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3550) [29MY] ------treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 4311) [28SE] ------treatment of investment tax credits (see H.R. 2983) [28FE] IRS: clarify the reasonable cause exception from penalties for failure to file returns or to pay taxes (see H.R. 3137) [21MR] ------recognize qualified delivery services in addition to the Postal Service for purposes of timely filing of tax documents (see H.R. 3086) [14MR] Legal expenses: treatment relative to sexual harassment suits (see H.R. 3530) [23MY] Libraries: refundable credit for the contribution of books (see H.R. 3979) [2AU] Line-item veto: expand the definition of limited tax benefits (see H.R. 3566) [4JN] Motor vehicles: application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 4090) [17SE] Natural gas: provide equivalent rates on liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas (see H.R. 3315) [24AP] New Borns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] Pensions: contribution limits for certain plans (see H.R. 3209) [29MR] ------increase contributions for defined plans (see H.R. 3965) [2AU] ------modify the application of nondiscrimination rules to governmental plans (see H.R. 4099) [17SE] ------promote availability of private pensions (see H.R. 4005) [2AU] Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3375, 3395, 3415, 3420, 3457) [1MY] [7MY] [8MY] [15MY] ------gasoline tax (H.R. 3415), consideration (see H. Res. 436) [16MY] ------transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372, 3384) [1MY] Power resources: incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas (see H.R. 3410) [7MY] ------treatment of production of alcohol for fuel use (see H.R. 3345) [25AP] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] Project for American Renewal: implement (see H.R. 3716) [25JN] Provisions: extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 2994) [29FE] Public debt: provide that individuals entitled to payments from the Government may designate those payments for deficit reduction (see H.R. 3998) [2AU] Public housing: application of low-income housing credit on units assigned to certain single parents (see H.R. 3503) [22MY] Railroads: establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 4106) [18SE] Real estate: tax credit for transfer of certain property for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4201) [26SE] Recycling: refundable income credit to businesses which recycle office wastes (see H.R. 3955) [2AU] Renewal communities: provide incentives for investment (see H.R. 3467) [16MY] Research: treatment of research credits (see H.R. 2984) [28FE] Revenues: repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 3039) [6MR] SEC: funding for reduction of fees (see H.R. 2972) [27FE] Securities: repeal special limitations on tax-exempt bond issues (see H.R. 2864) [23JA] Small business: allow credit for family and medical leave and for wages of employees who work at home to reduce child care needs (see H.R. 3836) [17JY] [[Page 3150]] ------establish labor and tax provisions (see H.R. 4252) [27SE] ------exempt from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] ------increase deductions for health insurance costs of self- employed individuals (see H.R. 3330) [25AP] ------tax treatment (see H.R. 2911) [31JA] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into personal investment plans (see H.R. 2953) [1FE] ------deductibility of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3427) [9MY] ------reduce taxation rates and corresponding old-age insurance benefits, and provide for individual Social Security retirement accounts (see H.R. 2952) [1FE] ------reform Federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3758) [9JY] ------treatment (see H.R. 2971) [23FE] ------treatment of qualified long-term care services (see H.R. 3585) [5JN] States: advanced earned income credit payments (see H.R. 4197) [26SE] ------eliminate requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 3430) [9MY] ------establishment of health insurance systems for temporarily unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3092) [14MR] Tax-exempt organizations: clarify restrictions on lobbying expenditures (see H.R. 3240) [15AP] Telephones: impose fees for the allocation of toll-free phone numbers (see H. Con. Res. 175) [10MY] Tobacco products: treatment of advertising expenses (see H.R. 2962) [6FE] Transportation: transfer authority over highway programs and mass transit programs to States (see H.R. 3840) [17JY] U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. attempts at taxing or charging fees to U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2867) [23JA] Unemployment: permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3807) [12JY] Value-added tax: replace individual and corporate income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes (see H.R. 4050) [11SE] Veterans: eliminate double taxation of lump sum separation benefits and compensation for a service-connected disability (see H.R. 3183) [28MR] ------extend adjustable rate mortagage demonstration project (see H.R. 3939) [1AU] ------treatment of reemployment rights (see H.R. 3104) [18MR] Conference reports Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103) [31JY] Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448) [1AU] Messages Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: President Clinton [2OC] Retirement Savings and Security Act: President Clinton [23MY] Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Supplementary Social Security Agreement Between the U.S. and Austria: President Clinton [20MY] Motions Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159) [15AP] ------constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), consideration (H. Res. 395) [15AP] Gephardt, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 524) [19SE] ------investigation by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 531) [24SE] Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] Government: provide tax relief for small businesses, protect jobs, increase net pay, and create job opportunities (H.R. 3448) [26JY] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103) [28MR] [11JN] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), conference report [1AU] Petroleum: gasoline tax (H.R. 3415) [21MY] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [6MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 104-735) [31JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 104-738) [1AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 503) (H. Rept. 104-739) [1AU] Consideration of H.J. Res. 159, Require a Three-Fifths Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Revenue: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 395) (H. Rept. 104-513) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 104-501) [27MR] Consideration of H.R. 3286, Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 104-566) [7MY] Consideration of H.R. 3415, Gasoline Tax: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 104-580) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 440) (H. Rept. 104-590) [21MY] Gasoline Tax: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3415) (H. Rept. 104-576) [16MY] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-736) [31JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3103) (H. Rept. 104-496) [25MR] Safeguard Taxpayer Rights: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2337) (H. Rept. 104-506) [28MR] SEC Appropriations and Reduction of Fees: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2972) (H. Rept. 104-479) [12MR] Small Business Job Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-737) [1AU] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3448) (H. Rept. 104-586) [20MY] Tax Treatment of Military Income Derived From Services Performed During a Contingency Operation: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2778) (H. Rept. 104-465) [29FE] TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS related term(s) Nonprofit Organizations Bills and resolutions Gingrich, Representative: investigation by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 468) [27JN] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (see H. Res. 526, 532) [19SE] [24SE] Taxation: clarify restrictions on the lobbying and campaign activities of churches (see H.R. 2910) [31JA] ------exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605) [10JN] ------treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 3737) [27JN] Motions Gingrich, Representative: release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526) [19SE] ------release of independent counsel report relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532) [24SE] TAXIS see Common Carriers; Motor Vehicles TAYLOR, CHARLES H. (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by FCC: require promotion of sharing of broadcasting tower facilities (see H.R. 3945) [1AU] Swain County, NC: settlement of claims against the Federal Government (see H.R. 4112) [18SE] Water: labeling requirements for bottled drinking water (see H.R. 3944) [1AU] TAYLOR, GENE (a Representative from Mississippi) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Favre, Brett: National Football League Most Valuable Player Award recipient (see H. Res. 339) [5JA] TEA IMPORTATION ACT Bills and resolutions Board of Tea Experts: abolish (see H.R. 2969) [23FE] ------abolish (S. 1518), return to Senate (see H. Res. 387) [21MR] Reports filed Board of Tea Experts Abolishment: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [8MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2969) (H. Rept. 104-467) [4MR] TEACHERS see Education TEAMWORK FOR EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS ACT Messages Veto of H.R. 743, Provisions: President Clinton [30JY] TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid TECHNOLOGY related term(s) Electronics; Research; Science Bills and resolutions Business and industry: acquisition of domestically-developed technology by U.S. companies (see H. Con. Res. 202) [25JY] ------arrange for the recovery and disposal of helium on Federal lands (see H.R. 2906, 4168) [30JA] [25SE] ------competitiveness of the electronic inter-connections industry (see H. Res. 537) [25SE] Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] ------use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Congress: increase understanding and usage of the Internet (see H. Con. Res. 185) [13JN] Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221, 3246) [29MR] [15AP] ------notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727) [26JN] Crime: prohibit certain uses of computers in the furtherance of crimes (see H.R. 4095) [17SE] Dept. of Defense: procurement of aircraft landing gear manufactured and assembled in the U.S. (see H.R. 3171) [27MR] Dept. of Energy: authorize hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs (see H.R. 4138) [24SE] Ecology and environment: development and use of new environmental monitoring technology (see H.R. 3906) [25JY] Education: improve quality of technical education in manufacturing and vocational technologies (see H.R. 3191) [28MR] ------promote science and technology (see H.R. 3709) [25JN] ------recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 3921) [30JY] FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 3484) [16MY] [[Page 3151]] FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199) [29MR] Financial institutions: enhance surveillance pictures for use in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 3533) [23MY] Foreign policy: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] Foreign trade: duty-free treatment of certain materials used in the Gemini Telescope Project (see H.R. 3516, 3951) [22MY] [2AU] ------prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531) [23MY] Fund for Rural America: develop and promote precision agriculture technologies (see H.R. 4305) [28SE] Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3477, 3482) [16MY] House of Representative: access to voting records and legislative activities of Members through the official Internet home page (see H. Res. 454) [12JN] House Rules: provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 4008) [2AU] Marine resources: development of technology for recovery of minerals from the ocean seabed (see H.R. 3249) [16AP] Motor vehicles: use of bar encoding to facilitate identification and recovery of stolen vehicles (see H.R. 4279) [28SE] National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 4196) [26SE] National Institute of Justice: designate as focal point for law enforcement technology programs (see H. Con. Res. 227) [27SE] NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 521) [12SE] Pharmaceuticals: reinstate reasonable pricing requirements for drugs developed with Federal funding or research and establish minimum levels of research reinvestment for drug manufacturers (see H.R. 4270) [27SE] Railroads: improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3106, 3578) [18MR] [5JN] Schools: maximize use of available technology (see H.R. 4180) [25SE] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] ------authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (H.R. 3322), consideration (see H. Res. 427) [7MY] Small business: extend the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 3158) [25MR] Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 3952) [2AU] Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] ------treatment of research credits (see H.R. 2984) [28FE] Telecommunications: protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] ------reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] Terrorism: develop technologies to combat (see H.R. 3960) [2AU] Waterways: disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] Conference reports Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Messages Corp. for Public Broadcasting: President Clinton [9JY] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [24JN] NSF Report: President Clinton [22MY] Science and Engineering Indicators--1996: President Clinton [15MY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Consideration of H.R. 3322, Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 104-565) [7MY] Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Small Business Technology Transfer Program: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3158) (H. Rept. 104-850) [26SE] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] Water Desalinization Research and Development Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 811) (H. Rept. 104-790) [16SE] Year 2000 Computer Software Conversion--Summary of Oversight Findings and Recommendations: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-857) [27SE] TECUMSEH (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3701) [20JN] TEJEDA, FRANK (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: repeal certain limitations on the operation of depots (see H.R. 2852) [5JA] Veterans: make permanent alternative teacher certification programs (see H.R. 2868) [23JA] TELECOMMUNICATIONS related term(s) Public Broadcasting Bills and resolutions Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] Civil liberties: protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] Computers: protection of freedom of speech on-line and on the Internet (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] ------provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] ------regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 4113, 4299, 4326) [18SE] [28SE] ------restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] ------transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] ------use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 3011) [5MR] Congress: increase understanding and usage of the Internet (see H. Con. Res. 185) [13JN] Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221, 3246) [29MR] [15AP] ------notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727) [26JN] FCC: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 3419) [8MY] ------reform (see H.R. 3957) [2AU] ------require promotion of sharing of broadcasting tower facilities (see H.R. 3945) [1AU] ------revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 3623) [12JN] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Government regulations: reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] House of Representative: access to voting records and legislative activities of Members through the official Internet home page (see H. Res. 454) [12JN] House Rules: provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] Medicare: demonstration project to improve the quality and cost- effectiveness of telemedicine and medical informatic networks (see H.R. 4268) [27SE] National Telecommunications and Information Administration: report on hate speech relative to the Internet (see H.R. 3781) [10JY] NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 521) [12SE] OMB: establish electronic data reporting standards (see H.R. 3869) [23JY] Public opinion polls: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 4267) [27SE] Radio: utilization of volunteer workers relative to amateur radio service (see H.R. 3207) [29MR] Religion: protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 3571) [4JN] Rural areas: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 556) [2OC] Taxation: exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 4251) [27SE] Telephones: impose fees for the allocation of toll-free phone numbers (see H. Con. Res. 175) [10MY] ------prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services (see H.R. 3181) [28MR] Television: establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 2964) [9FE] USIA: provide computer access to multilingual text and voice recordings of VOA transcripts (see H.R. 3916) [30JY] Conference reports Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Messages Telecommunications Services Relative to Cuba: President Clinton [23SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] White House Communications Agency Review: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-748) [2AU] TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Computers: protection of freedom of speech on-line and on the Internet (see H.R. 3606) [10JN] ------provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] ------transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] Enact (S. 652): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 556) [2OC] Conference reports Provisions (S. 652) [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104-459) [31JA] Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND DEREGULATION ACT Bills and resolutions Computers: provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089) [14MR] ------transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] Enact (S. 652): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] Conference reports Provisions (S. 652) [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104-459) [31JA] [[Page 3152]] Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] TELEPHONES Bills and resolutions Cellular telephones: prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services (see H.R. 3181) [28MR] Congress: impose fees for the allocation of toll-free phone numbers (see H. Con. Res. 175) [10MY] FCC: reform (see H.R. 3957) [2AU] Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183) [25SE] Public lands: right-of-way fees and liability standards affecting rural electric cooperatives and other lessees (see H.R. 3377) [1MY] Public opinion polls: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 4267) [27SE] Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 556) [2OC] ------protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] ------reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] Conference reports Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] TELEVISION related term(s) News Media; Public Broadcasting; Telecommunications Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 3644) [13JN] Broadcasting: require broadcasters to participate in substance abuse information programs as part of their public service obligation (see H.R. 3334) [25AP] Crime: establish toll-free telephone number for the reporting of stolen and abandoned motor vehicles (see H.R. 4286) [28SE] Families and domestic relations: reservation of time for family- oriented programming (see H. Res. 484) [18JY] FCC: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 3419) [8MY] ------reform (see H.R. 3957) [2AU] ------require promotion of sharing of broadcasting tower facilities (see H.R. 3945) [1AU] ------revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 3623) [12JN] FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995) [2AU] Public broadcasting: promote financial self-sufficiency (see H.R. 2979) [28FE] Satellite carriers: regulation of network signals (see H.R. 3192) [28MR] Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378) [12MR] Sports: use of instant replay for officiating in professional sporting events (see H.R. 3096) [14MR] Taxation: treatment of unemployment tax relative to entertainment industry (see H.R. 3677) [19JN] Telecommunications: availability of universal service relative to Native Americans and Alaskan natives (see H. Res. 556) [2OC] ------continued operation of certain overlapping stations (see H.R. 3073) [12MR] ------protection of consumer privacy relative to new communications technologies (see H.R. 3685) [20JN] ------reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 353) [31JA] Violence: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 541) [26SE] ------establish toll-free number for comments relative to the broadcasting of violent programming (see H.R. 2964) [9FE] Conference reports Telecommunications Act (S. 652) [31JA] Messages Corp. for Public Broadcasting: President Clinton [9JY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 652, Telecommunications Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 353) (H. Rept. 104- 459) [31JA] Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1861) (H. Rept. 104-554) [6MY] Telecommunications Act: Committee of Conference (S. 652) (H. Rept. 104-458) [31JA] TENNESSEE Bills and resolutions Agriculture: authorize haying and grazing on certain lands (see H.R. 3554) [30MY] Irrigation: technical assistance for the Chickasaw Basin Authority (see H.R. 3325) [25AP] James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 3320) [25AP] L. Clure Morton Post Office and Courthouse, Cookeville, TN: designate (see H.R. 4070) [12SE] Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway: designate certain locks and dams (see H.R. 3432) [9MY] TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Bills and resolutions Power resources: privatize the Federal Power Marketing Administration and certain TVA facilities (see H.R. 3878) [23JY] Real estate: prohibit imposition of performance deposits for residential shoreline alterations (see H.R. 3853) [18JY] Swain County, NC: settlement of claims against the Federal Government (see H.R. 4112) [18SE] TERRITORIES (U.S.) Bills and resolutions American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3761) [9JY] ------require U.S. nationals accepted in ROTC programs to apply for citizenship (see H.R. 3327) [25AP] Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Guam: acquire excess real property and release lands from a condition on disposal (see H.R. 3501) [21MY] House of Representatives: provide for a nonvoting delegate from the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3879, 4067) [23JY] [12SE] Omnibus Territories Act: enact (see H.R. 3721) [26JN] Puerto Rico: application of coastwise trade laws relative to travel to or from Puerto Rico (see H.R. 3020) [6MR] ------relief for certain loans (see H.R. 4269) [27SE] ------self-determination (see H.R. 3024, 4228, 4281) [6MR] [27SE] [28SE] South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686) [20JN] Virgin Islands: temporary absence of executive officials and priority payment of certain bonds and other obligations (see H.R. 3634) [13JN] ------transfer of management authority of Christiansted National Historic Site (see H.R. 3635) [13JN] Water pollution: State waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (see H.R. 3299) [23AP] Reports filed Provide for a Nonvoting Delegate From the Northern Mariana Islands in the House of Representatives: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4067) (H. Rept. 104-856) [27SE] Puerto Rico Self-Determination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3024) (H. Rept. 104-713) [26JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3024) (H. Rept. 104-713) [18SE] Restitution to Guam for Atrocities Committed During Japanese Occupation in World War II: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2041) (H. Rept. 104-867) [21OC] TERRORISM related term(s) Crime Appointments Conferees: S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Res. 444) [29MY] Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated (see H.R. 4278) [28SE] Aviation: require installation of certain explosive detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] ------require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] Biological weapons: control the domestic transfer of infectious agents that potentially pose a serious health threat (see H.R. 3033, 3051) [6MR] [7MR] Crime: develop technologies to combat (see H.R. 3960) [2AU] ------strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (see H.R. 2949) [1FE] Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332) [30SE] Foreign policy: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381) [13MR] Foreign trade: treatment of exports to countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3109) [19MR] Middle East: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (see H. Con. Res. 149) [7MR] National Rifle Association: condemn holding of annual convention on anniversary of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing (see H. Res. 407) [18AP] National security: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3071, 3409) [12MR] [7MY] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703), consideration (see H. Res. 376, 380) [7MR] [12MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 405) [17AP] ------threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 206) [1AU] Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces (see H. Con. Res. 200) [24JY] Tourist trade: revitalize industry and provide airport security (see H.R. 4312) [28SE] U.S. policy (see H.R. 3953) [2AU] U.S. policy (H.R. 3953): consideration (see H. Res. 508) [1AU] Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] ------proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730) [27JN] Conference reports Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (S. 735) [15AP] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton [16MY] Motions National security: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703) [13MR] [14MR] ------improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735) [14MR] Reports filed Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee of Conference (S. 735) (H. Rept. 104-518) [15AP] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 735, Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 104-522) [17AP] Consideration of H.R. 2703, Comprehensive Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 104-477) [7MR] [[Page 3153]] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 104-480) [12MR] Consideration of H.R. 3953, Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 104- 744) [1AU] Terrorist Attack on U.S. Peacekeeping Forces in Saudi Arabia: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 200) (H. Rept. 104-805) [17SE] TEXAS Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: transfer Palmetto Bend Project (see H.R. 3822) [16JY] Disasters: drought relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX (see H.R. 3910) [26JY] Jim Wright Post Office Building, Fort Worth, TX: designate (see H.R. 4232) [27SE] Reports filed Drought Relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3910) (H. Rept. 104-770) [4SE] TEXTILE INDUSTRY AND FABRICS Bills and resolutions American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3761) [9JY] Business and industry: ensure competitiveness of textile and apparel industry (see H.R. 3654) [13JN] Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 4338) [1OC] Carpets and rugs: authorize substitution for drawback purposes of certain fibers and yarns used in manufacturing (see H.R. 3380) [1MY] Tariff: certain industrial nylon fabrics (see H.R. 4150) [24SE] ------certain water resistant wool trousers (see H.R. 3718) [25JN] THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES see Developing Countries THOMAS, WILLIAM M. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3448, Small Business Job Protection Act [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by American Folklife Preservation Act: repeal (see H.R. 3491) [16MY] Bass, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 539) [26SE] Committee on Information (Joint): establish (see H.R. 4280) [28SE] Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of final regulations relative to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 400, 504; H. Con. Res. 207) [15AP] [1AU] ------provide educational assistance to employing offices of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 401) [15AP] Correctional institutions: prevent services performed by inmates from being treated as employment (see H.R. 3858) [18JY] Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3760, 3820) [9JY] [16JY] ------extend the period for receipt of certain absentee ballots (see H.R. 3058) [8MR] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3461) [15MY] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 208) [2AU] National Mental Health Parity Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] New Borns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] Rose, Representative: dismissal of election contest (see H. Res. 538) [26SE] Taxation: treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 3749) [27JN] ------treatment of Social Security (see H.R. 2971) [23FE] Reports filed American Folklife Preservation Act Repeal: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3491) (H. Rept. 104-710) [26JY] Campaign Ethics Reform and Contribution Limits: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3760) (H. Rept. 104-677) [16JY] Committee on International Relations (House) Funding for Investigation of U.S. Role in Iranian Arms Transfer to Croatia and Bosnia: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 104-559) [6MY] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Bass: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 104-853) [26SE] Dismissal of Election Contest Against Representative Rose: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 104-852) [26SE] House of Representatives Official Allowance That Represents Administrative Reforms: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 104-482) [14MR] THOMPSON, BENNIE G. (a Representative from Mississippi) Bills and resolutions introduced by Ronald H. Brown Commerce Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3247) [15AP] THORNBERRY, WILLIAM M. (MAC) (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: allow interstate distribution of State-inspected meat (see H.R. 3750) [27JN] Taxation: incentives to encourage domestic production of oil and gas (see H.R. 3410) [7MY] ------provide equivalent rates on liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas (see H.R. 3315) [24AP] THORNTON, RAY (a Representative from Arkansas) Appointments Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Conferee: H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] Motions offered by Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3754) [30JY] THRIFT CHARTER MERGER COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3407) [7MY] THRIFT INSTITUTIONS see Financial Institutions THURMAN, KAREN L. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: packing standards for imported tomatoes (see H.R. 2921) [31JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 3346) [25AP] Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMOs (see H.R. 4227) [26SE] Taxation: treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 3842) [17JY] Motions offered by Bulgaria: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 1643) [5JA] TIAHRT, TODD (a Representative from Kansas) Bills and resolutions introduced by Education: parental access to children's curriculum and records (see H.R. 3324, 3947) [25AP] [1AU] Native Americans: exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage (see H.R. 3156) [22MR] Political campaigns: prohibit use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 3683) [19JN] TIMBER see Forests; Lumber Industry TOBACCO INDUSTRY see Tobacco Products TOBACCO PRODUCTS Bills and resolutions Advertising: restrict advertising and promotion (see H.R. 3821) [16JY] Children and youth: limit access to minors (see H.R. 3954, 4245) [2AU] [27SE] Medicaid: reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco- related illnesses (see H.R. 3779) [10JY] Nicotine: consideration of addiction as a disability (see H. Con. Res. 223) [26SE] Taxation: treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 2962) [6FE] Transportation: prohibit smoking in any federally financed transportation facility (see H.R. 4333) [30SE] TOMS RIVER, NJ Bills and resolutions Health: matching payments to determine cancer incidence among residents of Toms River, NJ (see H.R. 3148) [21MR] TOP GUN (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3370) [30AP] TORKILDSEN, PETER G. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Armed Forces: discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test (see H.R. 2959) [1FE] Financial institutions: treatment of certain claims against depository institutions under receivership by Federal banking agencies (see H.R. 3892) [24JY] TORNADOES related term(s) Disasters Bills and resolutions Disasters: assist State and local governments in disaster relief (see H.R. 3032) [6MR] TORRES, ESTEBAN EDWARD (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence Against Women: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 182) [6JN] TORRICELLI, ROBERT G. (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act [28FE] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 140) [31JA] Computers: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 4326) [28SE] Crime: establish programs to investigate, report, and prevent bias crimes (see H.R. 3825) [16JY] Dept. of HUD: withhold public housing assistance to State agencies that impede eviction of a tenant (see H.R. 3865) [22JY] ERISA: extend continuation of coverage of certain retiree health benefits (see H.R. 4162) [24SE] Firearms: prohibit possession for persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 3455) [14MY] Flag--U.S.: copyright and impose criminal penalties for desecration (see H.R. 3883) [23JY] Human rights: remedies for claims involving human experimentation and constitutional and human rights violations (see H.R. 3946) [1AU] Taxation: treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 3157) [22MR] ------treatment of severance payments (see H.R. 2999) [29FE] ------treatment of worker retraining expenditures (see H.R. 2998) [29FE] Water: require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656) [13JN] [[Page 3154]] TOURIST TRADE Bills and resolutions Economy: revitalize industry and provide airport security (see H.R. 4312) [28SE] Foreign countries: border-crossing fees for vehicles or pedestrians entering the U.S. from Canada or Mexico (see H. Con. Res. 152) [14MR] Immigration: establish visa waiver pilot program for Korean nationals traveling in tour groups (see H.R. 3962) [2AU] Lebanon: restrictions on travel and the use of U.S. passports (see H. Res. 390) [22MR] Puerto Rico: application of coastwise trade laws relative to travel to or from Puerto Rico (see H.R. 3020) [6MR] Reports filed Improve Quality of National Parks and Recreation Areas Visitor Services Relative to Incentive-Based Recreation Fees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 104-757) [4SE] U.S. National Tourism Organization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2579) (H. Rept. 104-839) [25SE] TOWNS, EDOLPHUS (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced by Health: require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3101) [14MR] Insurance: protect personal privacy rights of customers and claimants (see H.R. 3930) [31JY] Medicaid: waiver of enrollment composition rule relative to certain HMOs (see H.R. 3866, 3871) [22JY] [23JY] Medicare: contract reform (see H.R. 3132) [20MR] Refuse disposal: prohibit international export and import of certain solid waste (see H.R. 3893) [24JY] TOXIC WASTE see Hazardous Substances TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: extend authority for certain export assistance agencies (see H.R. 3759, 4109) [9JY] [18SE] Reports filed Export Assistance Agencies Authority Extension: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3759) (H. Rept. 104-722) [30JY] TRADE DEFICIT see Foreign Trade TRADEMARKS Bills and resolutions Intellectual Property Assembly of the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3808) [12JY] National forests: authorize and extend certain activities of the National Forest Foundation (see H.R. 4171) [25SE] Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation (see H.R. 3460) [15MY] Reports filed Patent and Trademark Office Conversion to Government Corporation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 104- 784) [12SE] TRAFICANT, JAMES A., JR. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced by Andrew Jacobs, Jr., U.S. Post Office Building, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 4223) [26SE] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 147) [5MR] Courts: determination of cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts (see H.R. 4224) [26SE] Foreign countries: private sector development enterprise funds (see H.R. 3116) [19MR] Government: requirements for leasing of space by Federal agencies (see H.R. 2904) [26JA] Kika de la Garza U.S. Border Station, Pharr, TX: designate (see H.R. 4186) [25SE] Law enforcement officers: funding for the hiring of personnel who perform nonadministrative services (see H.R. 2922) [31JA] TRAILS Bills and resolutions American Discovery Trail: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] Lincoln National Historic Trail: designate as a component of the National Trails System (see H.R. 4187) [25SE] National Discovery Trails: establish (see H.R. 3250) [16AP] Reports filed Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] TRANS WORLD AIRLINES Bills and resolutions Disasters: tribute to victims of Trans World Airlines crash in New York (see H. Con. Res. 204) [26JY] TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Department of Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Roads and Highways Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] ------H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions Airlines and airports: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 3187) [28MR] Appropriations: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), consideration [29MR] Aviation: prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (see H.R. 3267) [18AP] ------prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618) [12JN] ------regulation of scheduled passenger air service at reliever airports (see H.R. 3141) [21MR] ------require installation of certain explosive detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] ------require use of animals at airports for detection of certain explosive devices (see H.R. 3896) [25JY] ------requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923) [31JY] ------standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839) [17JY] Crime: strengthen penalties and prohibitions against sabotage of rail transportation or other mass transit (see H.R. 2949) [1FE] Deepwater Port Act: amend (see H.R. 2940) [1FE] Dept. of Transportation: regulations relative to transportation of intermodal containers (see H.R. 4040) [10SE] ------solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739) [27JN] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3675) [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration (see H. Res. 460) [25JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3675), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 522) [17SE] Drunken driving: add vehicle confiscation to criteria for State eligibility for Federal drunk driving countermeasure grants (see H.R. 4128) [20SE] FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see H.R. 3484) [16MY] ------essential air service funding (see H.R. 3037) [6MR] ------reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 3539) [29MY] ------reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 540) [26SE] ------regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626) [12JN] ------reorganize and remove all duties not related to safety (see H.R. 3831) [17JY] FCC: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 3419) [8MY] Foreign trade: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] Hazardous substances: exempt transportation by certain vehicles from Government regulations (see H.R. 3153) [22MR] ------regulation of not-for-hire transportation of agriculture production materials (see H.R. 3799) [12JY] Maine: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824) [16JY] Massachusetts: deauthorize a portion of the navigation project for Weymouth-Fore and Town Rivers (see H.R. 2957) [1FE] Medicare: ultrasound equipment transportation costs (see H.R. 3555) [30MY] Metric system: modification of highway signs (see H.R. 3617) [12JN] Mexico: safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] Motor vehicles: remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3480, 3492) [16MY] ------requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see H.R. 3356) [30AP] National Infrastructure Development Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3162, 3168) [26MR] [27MR] Natural gas: increase use as a fuel (see H.R. 4288) [28SE] NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3159) [26MR] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3159), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 221) [26SE] Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), consideration (see H. Res. 419) [30AP] Petroleum: gasoline tax (see H.R. 3375, 3395, 3415, 3420, 3457) [1MY] [7MY] [8MY] [15MY] ------gasoline tax (H.R. 3415), consideration (see H. Res. 436) [16MY] ------transfer gasoline tax revenues to transportation trust funds (see H.R. 3372, 3384) [1MY] Railroads: hours of service of employees (see H.R. 3413) [8MY] ------implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (see H. Con. Res. 201) [25JY] ------improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3106, 3578) [18MR] [5JN] ------improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 3000) [29FE] ------reform the Federal Railroad Administration and improve safety laws (see H.R. 3335) [25AP] Roads and highways: construction funding (see H.R. 3775) [10JY] ------funding for roads classified as local or rural minor collectors (see H.R. 3165) [26MR] ------include graffiti removal within meaning of transportation enhancement activity (see H.R. 3848) [18JY] ------increase number of State participants in the infrastructure bank pilot program (see H.R. 3367) [30AP] ------increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see H.R. 3549) [29MY] ------modify the minimum allocation formula for Federal aid highway program (see H.R. 3195) [28MR] ------participation by certain officials in statewide planning processes (see H.R. 3227) [29MR] ------reuse or disposal of construction and demolition debris (see H.R. 3522) [23MY] Shipping industry: allow transportation of cargo on foreign ships manned by U.S. crews (see H.R. 4006) [2AU] States: eliminate noncompliance penalties relative to national minimum drinking age (see H.R. 3548) [29MY] ------permit to impose fees for providing air service to small communities (see H.R. 2881) [25JA] ------transfer authority over highway programs and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3840) [17JY] Taxation: application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 4090) [17SE] ------aviation excise taxes relative to Airport and Airway Trust Fund expenditures (see H.R. 4206) [26SE] [[Page 3155]] ------establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 4106) [18SE] Tobacco products: prohibit smoking in any federally financed transportation facility (see H.R. 4333) [30SE] Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] ------limit the applicability of hazardous material transportation registration and fee requirements relative to the transport of crude oil and condensate (see H.R. 3188) [28MR] Urban areas: metropolitan planning (see H.R. 4330) [30SE] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 194) [17SE] White House Travel Office: abolish (see H.R. 2888) [25JA] Conference reports Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 3675) [16SE] FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 3539) [26SE] Messages Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Report: President Clinton [3OC] Motions Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3675) [5SE] Petroleum: gasoline tax (H.R. 3415) [21MY] Reports filed Appalachian Regional Commission Funding and Economic Development Programs: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2145) (H. Rept. 104-693) [18JY] Child Pilot Safety Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 104-683) [17JY] Codify Certain Transportation Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2297) (H. Rept. 104-573) [14MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3539, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 540) (H. Rept. 104-851) [26SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 104-803) [17SE] Consideration of H.R. 842, Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 104-514) [29MR] Consideration of H.R. 2149, Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 104-544) [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3415, Gasoline Tax: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 104-580) [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 460) (H. Rept. 104-633) [25JN] Deepwater Port Act Amendments: Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2940) (H. Rept. 104-692) [18JY] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-785) [16SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-631) [19JN] Dept. of Transportation Regulations Relative to Transportation of Intermodal Containers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4040) (H. Rept. 104-794) [17SE] Establish the FAA as an Independent Agency: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2276) (H. Rept. 104-475) [7MR] Exempt Transportation of Hazardous Substances by Certain Vehicles From Government Regulations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 104-791) [17SE] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-848) [26SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3539) (H. Rept. 104-714) [26JY] Gasoline Tax: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3415) (H. Rept. 104-576) [16MY] NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 104-682) [17JY] Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [27MR] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104- 499) [29MR] Requirements Relative to Families of Airline Passengers Involved in Aircraft Accidents: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 104-793) [17SE] Utility of Motor Vehicle Title Information to Law Enforcement Officers: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2803) (H. Rept. 104-618) [12JN] Validate Certain Conveyances Made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co., in Reno, NV, and Tulare, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1784) (H. Rept. 104-691) [18JY] TRASH see Refuse Disposal TRAVEL see Tourist Trade TRAVEL REFORM AND SAVINGS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3637) [13JN] TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS Bills and resolutions Agriculture: maintain foreign market development programs (see H.R. 2950) [1FE] Antarctic Treaty: implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (see H.R. 3060) [12MR] ------implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 211) [10SE] Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 4338) [1OC] China, People's Republic of: increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421) [8MY] ------membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429) [9MY] ------U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065) [12SE] China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490) [26JY] Dept. of Defense: withdrawal of forces stationed in foreign countries that do not assume costs and application of savings to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 2936) [1FE] Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain counties in Ireland (see H.R. 3599) [6JN] ------negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291) [28SE] ------prevent intellectual property piracy of databases (see H.R. 3531) [23MY] ------provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (see H.R. 3074) [13MR] ------require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014) [2AU] General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation (see H. Res. 542) [26SE] House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 4077) [12SE] Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence Against Women: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 182) [6JN] International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489) [25JY] International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680) [19JN] International relations: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (see H. Con. Res. 220) [25SE] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: infiltration of military personnel into the Republic of Korea (see H. Con. Res. 224) [27SE] Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856) [5JA] Mexico: make extension of loan guarantee agreement conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2945) [1FE] ------make foreign aid conditional to drug enforcement efforts (see H.R. 2947) [1FE] ------safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] ------extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547) [27SE] ------U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075) [13MR] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144) [21MR] ------national missile defense system (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 438) [16MY] Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (see H. Res. 448) [6JN] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] Messages Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: President Clinton [2OC] Foreign Trade Policy and Agreements: President Clinton [27MR] U.S.-Argentina Proposed Agreement of Cooperation Relative to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton [19MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606) [6JN] Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708) [25JY] Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [23JY] National Missile Defense System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495) [25MR] Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty Implementation: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3060) (H. Rept. 104-593) [23MY] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] [[Page 3156]] TRUCKING INDUSTRY related term(s) Cargo Transportation Bills and resolutions Alcohol and drug testing: testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182) [28MR] Hazardous substances: limit the applicability of hazardous material transportation registration and fee requirements relative to the transport of crude oil and condensate (see H.R. 3188) [28MR] Mexico: safety standards and drug enforcement efforts relative to trucks seeking to cross U.S. border (see H.R. 2946) [1FE] Roads and highways: increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see H.R. 3549) [29MY] Transportation: funding for projects in Mexican border States to accommodate increased traffic resulting from NAFTA implementation (see H.R. 3527, 3669) [23MY] [18JN] TRUTH IN LENDING ACT Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3556) [30MY] TRUTH-IN-LENDING ACT Bills and resolutions Puerto Rico: relief for certain loans (see H.R. 4269) [27SE] TULARE, CA Reports filed Validate Certain Conveyances Made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co., in Reno, NV, and Tulare, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1784) (H. Rept. 104-691) [18JY] TURKEY, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Peace: conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants (see H. Con. Res. 136) [25JA] Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3418) [8MY] TWO CAN (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3040) [6MR] TYONEK NATIVE CORP. Reports filed Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Bills and resolutions Coastal zones: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261) [27SE] Crook County, WY: conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands to Wyoming (see H.R. 3579) [5JN] Great Lakes Fishery Restoration Study Report: implementation (see H.R. 4028) [5SE] Mining and mineral resources: land exchange between Arkansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 3088) [14MR] Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area: designate (see H.R. 3706) [24JN] National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1675), consideration (see H. Res. 410) [23AP] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1675, National Wildlife Refuge System Management Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 104-533) [23AP] Conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands in Crook County, WY, to Wyoming: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 104-711) [26JY] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] U.S. HOUSING ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 1260, provisions [9MY] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2406): consideration (see H. Res. 426) [7MY] Motions Enact (H.R. 2406) [9MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2406, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 104-564) [7MY] Provisions: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 104-461) [25AP] U.S. IMMIGRATION COURT Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4258) [27SE] U.S. INFORMATION AGENCY related term(s) Department of State Bills and resolutions Computers: provide access to multilingual text and voice recordings of VOA transcripts (see H.R. 3916) [30JY] U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE IMPROVEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2641): consideration (see H. Res. 418) [30AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2641, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 104-543) [30AP] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2641) (H. Rept. 104-541) [29AP] U.S. NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2579) (H. Rept. 104-839) [25SE] U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY Appointments Board of Visitors [24JY] U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Drugs: require a study of sentencing for drug offenses where domestic violence has occurred (see H.R. 4246) [27SE] U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION Bills and resolutions 1999 Women's World Cup: support efforts to bring tournament to the U.S. (see H. Res. 359) [1FE] U.S. TRADE ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4328) [28SE] U.S.-ISRAEL FREE TRADE AREA IMPLEMENTATION ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: provide President with proclamation authority relative to articles of West Bank or Gaza Strip (see H.R. 3074) [13MR] Reports filed Presidential Proclamation Authority Relative to Foreign Trade Articles of the West Bank or Gaza Strip: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3074) (H. Rept. 104-495) [25MR] UKRAINE related term(s) Commonwealth of Independent States Bills and resolutions Chornobyl: anniversary of the nuclear reactor accident (see H. Con. Res. 167) [24AP] UNDERWOOD, ROBERT A. (a Delegate from Guam) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843) [17JY] ------prohibit use of certain shipping cost differentials relative to Merchant Marine Act (see H.R. 4343) [3OC] Guam: acquire excess real property and release lands from a condition on disposal (see H.R. 3501) [21MY] UNEMPLOYMENT related term(s) Employment Bills and resolutions Appropriations: emergency compensation (see H.R. 4263) [27SE] Business and industry: provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] Correctional institutions: prevent services performed by inmates from being treated as employment (see H.R. 3858) [18JY] Employment: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 3271) [18AP] ------provide adjustment assistance to workers displaced because of any Federal program, project, or activity (see H.R. 4292) [28SE] ------provide training assistance to individuals employed in an economically depressed industry and area (see H.R. 3403) [7MY] ------treatment of temporary and part-time workers (see H.R. 3682) [19JN] Federal employees: establish demonstration project to assess feasibility of temporary placement of displaced workers in other Federal or private employment (see H.R. 3649) [13JN] Job Corps: ensure a drug-free, safe, and cost effective program (see H.R. 3169) [27MR] Public welfare programs: reform unemployment benefit system (see H.R. 3738) [27JN] States: clarify rights to set base period used to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3786) [11JY] ------enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3538) [29MY] Taxation: eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 3430) [9MY] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3807) [12JY] ------State establishment of health insurance systems for temporarily unemployed individuals (see H.R. 3092) [14MR] ------treatment of and limitations on loans made from qualified employer plans (see H.R. 4004) [2AU] ------treatment of severance payments (see H.R. 2999) [29FE] ------treatment of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3104) [18MR] UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [29MR] [7MY] Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: loan guarantees for Ireland and Northern Ireland (see H.R. 2844) [4JA] Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain counties in Ireland (see H.R. 3599) [6JN] UNITED NATIONS Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (see H.R. 3308) [24AP] ------limit placement under U.N. operational or tactical control (H.R. 3308), consideration (see H. Res. 517) [4SE] China, People's Republic of: human rights situation in Tibet (see H. Res. 347) [25JA] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] Foreign countries: promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 4306) [28SE] International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494) [26JY] [30JY] New, Michael: reverse court-martial relative to refusal to wear U.N. uniform insignia (see H. Con. Res. 134) [25JA] [[Page 3157]] Secretary General: support the election of a woman (see H. Res. 543) [26SE] Taxation: prohibit U.S. contributions relative to U.N. attempts at taxing or charging fees to U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2867) [23JA] ------treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2879) [25JA] ------treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Somalia (see H.R. 4179) [25SE] U.S. contributions: authorize payment for arrearages and U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 3609; H. Con. Res. 225) [10JN] [27SE] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton [13FE] U.S. Participation in the U.N.: President Clinton [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3308, Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 104-774) [4SE] Limit Placement of Armed Forces Under U.N. Operational or Tactical Control: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3308) (H. Rept. 104-642) [27JN] UPTON, FRED (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group [8MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Medicare: waive enrollment composition rules for Wellness Plan (see H.R. 4012) [2AU] Taxation: eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 3430) [9MY] URANIUM MILL TAILINGS RADIATION CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 2967) [23FE] Reports filed Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2967) (H. Rept. 104-536) [24AP] URBAN AREAS related term(s) Rural Areas Bills and resolutions Ecology and environment: allow petition submittal for the prevention of certain waste facilities construction in environmentally disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 2845) [4JA] Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919, 3093) [31JA] [14MR] FCC: revise television station ownership rules relative to local marketing agreements (see H.R. 3623) [12JN] Financial institutions: consideration of a depository institution's record on consumer fees relative to the Community Reinvestment Act (see H.R. 3301) [23AP] ------require performance data reporting to verify availability of credit on a nondiscriminatory basis (see H.R. 3826) [16JY] Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (see H.R. 2988) [28FE] ------participation by certain officials in statewide planning processes (see H.R. 3227) [29MR] Taxation: credit for business investments in economically distressed areas (see H.R. 2847) [4JA] ------establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 4106) [18SE] ------treatment of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 3241) [15AP] ------treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (see H.R. 3747) [27JN] Transportation: metropolitan planning (see H.R. 4330) [30SE] Reports filed Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807) [18SE] UTAH Bills and resolutions Dutch John, UT: dispose of certain Federal properties and assist local government in the interim delivery of basic services (see H.R. 3486) [16MY] Myton, UT: transfer certain lands to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (see H.R. 3627) [12JN] Sterling Forest Reserve: land acquisition relative to winter Olympic games (see H.R. 3907) [26JY] Reports filed Goshute Indian Reservation Additional Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 104-562) [7MY] Prepayment of Federal Repayment Contracts by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1823) (H. Rept. 104-531) [23AP] Snowbasin Ski Area, UT, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2824) (H. Rept. 104-493) [25MR] UTILITIES see Public Utilities VANS see Common Carriers VELAZQUEZ, NYDIA M. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: pay equity and labor protection for contingent workers (see H.R. 3657) [13JN] Crime: development and implementation of national financial crimes strategy (see H.R. 3931) [31JY] Health: modify certain programs relative to minority women (see H.R. 3179) [27MR] ------requirements relative to managed care plans (see H.R. 3751) [27JN] Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] ------tribute to Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 159) [29MR] Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3628) [12JN] VENTO, BRUCE F. (a Representative from Minnesota) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] ------S. 1260, U.S. Housing Act [9MY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Computers: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 4113) [18SE] Contracts: require wages paid under a Federal contract be above local poverty line (see H.R. 3229) [29MR] FCC: establish rules preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists (see H.R. 3419) [8MY] Homeless: assistance (see H.R. 3347) [25AP] Postal Service: require photo identification for processing of change-of-address orders (see H.R. 3629) [12JN] Public debt: ceiling (see H. Res. 360) [1FE] Public housing: Federal commitment to eliminate crime (see H.R. 3150) [21MR] Public lands: enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (see H.R. 3470) [16MY] Taxation: treatment of deferred compensation plans of State and local governments (see H.R. 3316) [24AP] VERMONT Bills and resolutions Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Congressional Consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 104-485) [18MR] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] VETERANS Bills and resolutions Alderson, Wayne T.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2961; H. Con. Res. 143) [1FE] American Battle Monuments Commission: repair and maintenance of war memorials (see H.R. 3248, 3673) [16AP] [19JN] Armed Forces: revise payment of retired pay to former spouses of retired members (see H.R. 3408) [7MY] ------treatment of Dept. of Defense separation pay relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability compensation (see H.R. 3521) [23MY] Benefits: payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain former spouses of veterans dying from service- connected disabilities (see H.R. 3542) [29MY] Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see H.R. 3707) [25JN] Cecil Field Naval Air Station, FL: transfer jurisdiction over certain lands to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3882) [23JY] Commission on the Future for America's Veterans: establish (see H.R. 4060) [11SE] Dept. of Defense: provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 3668) [18JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assessment of research and health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3711) [25JN] ------authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3376) [1MY] ------authorize VA medical centers to retain funds collected for health services provision (see H.R. 2913) [31JA] ------develop plan for allocation of health care resources (see H.R. 3346) [25AP] ------develop sharing agreements relative to health care resources (see H.R. 3321, 3561) [25AP] [30MY] ------expand services at veterans medical centers (see H.R. 3117) [20MR] ------extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927) [31JY] ------extend enhanced loan asset sale authority (see H.R. 3459) [15MY] ------improve benefits for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 4173) [25SE] ------improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713, 3972) [25JN] [2AU] ------improve research activities for women veterans (see H.R. 3712) [25JN] ------making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), disposition of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 336) [5JA] ------making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), transmission procedures relative to balanced budget submission (see H. Con. Res. 131) [5JA] ------priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (see H.R. 3643) [13JN] ------require that educational assistance programs offices be located within the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3036) [6MR] ------revise ranking process of applicants and limit awards to States for certain construction grants (see H.R. 3722) [26JN] Education: allow enrollment at certain branches or extensions of institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 2851) [5JA] Employment: strengthen veterans' preference and increase opportunities (see H.R. 3586, 3938) [5JN] [1AU] FAA: compliance with veterans' preference requirements during reductions in force (see H.R. 3593) [6JN] FDA: review procedures for funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3288) [23AP] Federal aid programs: eligibility for training and rehabilitation assistance and transfer of certain educational assistance authority (see H.R. 3674) [19JN] ------improve programs and benefits (see H.R. 3373) [1MY] ------make permanent alternative teacher certification programs (see H.R. 2868) [23JA] [[Page 3158]] G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate (see H.R. 3253) [16AP] Health: improve health care programs (see H.R. 3950) [2AU] ------presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 2891) [25JA] ------reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118, 3119) [20MR] ------treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 4007) [2AU] History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180) [22MY] Homeless: housing programs for veterans (see H.R. 4132) [23SE] ------reintegration assistance for veterans (see H.R. 3611) [11JN] Income: extend pay benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during or immediately after World War II (see H.R. 3614) [11JN] ------increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 3458) [15MY] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 4103) [18SE] Insurance: improve administration of life insurance programs (see H.R. 2843) [4JA] James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: designate (see H.R. 3320) [25AP] Japan: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 176) [10MY] Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] ------tribute to Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 159) [29MR] Lawyers and attorneys: authorize financial assistance for legal representation in Court of Veterans Appeals proceedings (see H.R. 3493, 3506) [20MY] [22MY] Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commission to investigate exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents (see H.R. 4131) [23SE] ------priority health care to individuals who served in Israel or Turkey (see H.R. 3418) [8MY] Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 534) [24SE] POW: provide medical care and disability benefits to civilians forcibly detained by an enemy government or hostile force under wartime conditions (see H.R. 3084) [14MR] Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation: establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (see H.R. 3442) [10MY] Small business: increase opportunities for veterans (see H.R. 4080) [17SE] Social Security: Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3142, 3151, 4068) [21MR] [12SE] ------provide enrollment period for Medicare and medigap relative to certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4298) [28SE] States: enforcement of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3538) [29MY] Taxation: eliminate double taxation of lump sum separation benefits and compensation for a service-connected disability (see H.R. 3183) [28MR] ------extend the veterans' adjustable rate mortgage demonstration project (see H.R. 3939) [1AU] ------treatment of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3104) [18MR] Veterans' Claims Adjudication Commission: extend time for submission of final report (see H.R. 3495) [21MY] Veterans Health Administration: establishment of research corporations at VA medical centers (see H.R. 3285) [23AP] World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 2995) [29FE] ------tribute to Filipino veterans (see H. Con. Res. 191) [20JN] Motions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134) [5JA] Reports filed Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3376) (H. Rept. 104-574) [14MY] Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 134, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 104-448) [5JA] Increase Service-Connected Disability Benefits for Veterans and Survivors: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3458) (H. Rept. 104-647) [27JN] Medicare Reimbursement to Military Health Services System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3142) (H. Rept. 104-837) [25SE] Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648) [27JN] Reform and Improve Veterans Eligibility for Medical Care and Services: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 104-690) [18JY] Repair and Maintenance of War Memorials by the American Battle Monuments Commission: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3673) (H. Rept. 104-649) [27JN] Strengthen Veterans' Preference and Increase Employment Opportunities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3586) (H. Rept. 104-675) [12JY] Tribute to Individuals Who Served the U.S. During the Period Known as the Cold War: Committee on National Security (House) (H. Con. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 104-804) [17SE] Veterans Benefits Decision Revisions Based on Clear and Unmistakable Error: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1483) (H. Rept. 104-571) [10MY] Veterans Eligibility for Training and Rehabilitation Assistance and Transfer of Certain Educational Assistance Authority: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3674) (H. Rept. 104-650) [27JN] Veterans Programs and Benefits Improvements: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3373) (H. Rept. 104-572) [10MY] VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION see Department of Veterans Affairs VETERANS' CLAIMS ADJUDICATION COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Report: extend time for submission (see H.R. 3495) [21MY] VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Albert Gore, Jr.) Appointments Committee To Escort French President Jacques Chirac Into the House Chamber [1FE] Committee To Escort the President [23JA] Messages Veto of H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial-Birth Abortions: President Clinton [15AP] VICE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES Bills and resolutions Congress: set date for convening of 105th Congress and the date for the counting of electoral votes for President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 198) [28SE] Government: require comparable treatment of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress and certain high-level Government employees with Federal employees during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2855, 2882) [5JA] [25JA] Presidential Debate Commission: establish on an ongoing basis and require nominees for President and Vice President to participate in debates to receive Federal funding for party conventions (see H.R. 4310) [28SE] VIETNAM, SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 3668) [18JN] Human rights: release of Buddhist monks and civilians and Roman Catholic monks and priests (see H. Con. Res. 179) [16MY] Refugees: treatment of adult children of Vietnamese reeducation camp internees relative to resettlement in the U.S. (see H. Res. 493) [30JY] VIETNAMESE CONFLICT related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 3668) [18JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927) [31JY] ------priority health care to certain veterans exposed to hazardous or radioactive substances (see H.R. 3643) [13JN] Reports filed Priority Health Care to Certain Veterans Exposed to Hazardous or Radioactive Substances: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3643) (H. Rept. 104-648) [27JN] VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 4322) [28SE] Reports filed Release of Relevant Information on Violent Sex Offenders: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2137) (H. Rept. 104- 555) [6MY] VIRGIN ISLANDS Bills and resolutions Christiansted National Historic Site: transfer of management authority (see H.R. 3635) [13JN] Government: temporary absence of executive officials and priority payment of certain bonds and other obligations (see H.R. 3634) [13JN] VIRGINIA Bills and resolutions Chesapeake Bay: establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests (see H.R. 3309) [24AP] Hurricanes: disaster assistance for States impacted by Hurricane Fran (see H.R. 4046) [11SE] Smithsonian Institution: authorize construction of the National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center (see H.R. 3933) [31JY] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact: congressional consent to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 194) [17SE] Reports filed Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Review Abolishment: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 104-596) [29MY] VISCLOSKY, PETER J. (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3675, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Railroads: improve safety at grade crossings (see H.R. 3000) [29FE] Taxation: treatment of corporations (see H.R. 3102) [14MR] VOLKMER, HAROLD L. (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 2854, Agricultural Market Transition Act [14MR] Bills and resolutions introduced by Elections: constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 187) [25JY] ------spending limits on Federal campaigns (see H.R. 3658) [13JN] Motor vehicles: remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 3492) [16MY] Motions offered by Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703) [13MR] [[Page 3159]] VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS see Firefighters VOLUNTEER WORKERS related term(s) Community Service Bills and resolutions Government regulations: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 3054) [7MR] Peace Corps: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 158) [31JA] Radio: utilization of volunteer workers relative to amateur radio service (see H.R. 3207) [29MR] Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 173) [9MY] VOTES IN HOUSE Recorded Accountable Pipeline Safety and Partnership Act (S. 1505): enact [27SE] Adoption Promotion and Stability Act (H.R. 3286): enact [10MY] ------Young of Alaska amendment (Native American adoption and child custody proceedings) [10MY] Agricultural Market Transition Act (H.R. 2854): Boehlert amendment (establish environmental conservation acreage reserve programs) [29FE] ------Chabot amendment (eliminate marketing loan programs for cotton producers and require payment of outstanding loans) [28FE] ------conference report [28MR] ------consideration (H. Res. 366) [28FE] ------consideration (H. Res. 366), previous question [28FE] ------Dooley amendment (award grants relative to development of progressive food production methods) [29FE] ------enact [29FE] ------Foley amendment (acquisition of land in Everglades Agricultural Area) [29FE] ------Miller of Florida amendment (sugar price support programs) [28FE] ------Peterson of Minnesota motion to instruct conferees (Conservation Reserve Program reauthorization) [14MR] ------Shays amendment (peanut price support programs) [28FE] ------Solomon amendment (dairy product price support programs) [28FE] ------Stenholm amendment (en bloc) [29FE] ------Stenholm motion to recommit [29FE] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 3603): authorizing [12JN] ------conference report [1AU] ------DeFazio amendment (Animal Damage Control Program funding) [12JN] ------Durbin amendment (remove tobacco from crop insurance programs) [12JN] ------Kennedy of Massachusetts amendment (use of Market Access Program for export or sale of alcoholic beverages) [12JN] ------Kolbe amendment (peanut price supports) [12JN] Airline Pilot Hiring and Safety Act (H.R. 3536): enact [22JY] American Land Sovereignty Protection Act (H.R. 3752): enact [26SE] American Overseas Interests Act (H.R. 1561): conference report [12MR] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 375) [12MR] ------veto [30AP] Antarctic Environmental Protection Act (H.R. 3060): enact [10JN] Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (S. 735): conference report [18AP] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 405) [18AP] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 405), previous question [18AP] Assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices ban (H.R. 125): consideration (H. Res. 388) [22MR] ------repeal [22MR] Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act (H.R. 3923): enact [18SE] Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act (H.R. 3953): consideration (H. Res. 508) [2AU] ------enact [2AU] Bi-State Development Agency (H.J. Res. 78): consent of Congress [12MR] Budget 1997-2002 (H. Con. Res. 178): conference report [12JN] ------consideration (H. Res. 435) [16MY] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 450) [12JN] ------Orton amendment (substitute) [16MY] ------Payne of New Jersey amendment (substitute) [16MY] ------Sabo amendment (substitute) [16MY] ------Sabo motion to instruct conferees [30MY] ------setting forth [16MY] Campaign Finance Reform Act (H.R. 3820): consideration (H. Res. 481) [25JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 481), previous question [25JY] ------enact [25JY] ------Fazio amendment (substitute) [25JY] ------Fazio motion to recommit (independent expenditures) [25JY] Central Utah Conservancy District Federal repayment contracts (H.R. 1823): prepayment [30AP] Child Pilot Safety Act (H.R. 3267): prohibit [22JY] Chornobyl nuclear reactor accident (H. Con. Res. 167): anniversary [21MY] Church Arson Prevention Act (H.R. 3525): enact [18JN] Coastal Zone Protection Act (H.R. 1965): enact [23AP] Columbia River hydroelectric facility employees (H.R. 3163): tax treatment [28SE] Committee on International Relations (House) investigation into U.S. role in Iranian arms transfers to Croatia and Bosnia (H. Res. 416): authorize [8MY] ------previous question [8MY] Committee on International Relations (House) investigation into U.S. role in Iranian arms transfers to Croatia and Bosnia (H. Res. 417): funding [8MY] Common Sense Legal Standards Reform Act (H.R. 956): conference report [29MR] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 394) [29MR] ------Conyers motion to instruct conferees (jurisdiction of Federal courts over foreign manufacturers) [29FE] ------veto [9MY] Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act (S. 641): conference report [1MY] Comprehensive Antiterrorism Act (H.R. 2703): Barr amendment (monitoring of telecommunication activities and immigration exclusions relative to membership in terrorist organizations) [13MR] ------consideration (H. Res. 380) [13MR] ------Conyers amendment (substitute) [14MR] ------Conyers motion to recommit [14MR] ------Watt amendment (reform habeas corpus procedures) [14MR] Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act (H.R. 3852): enact [26SE] Condemn efforts to distort historical reality of the Holocaust and recognize work of U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (H. Res. 316): approve [16AP] Congress (H. Con. Res. 141): adjournment [1FE] Congress (H. Con. Res. 203): adjournment [26JY] Congress (H. Res. 465): consideration of adjournment [27JN] Congressional gold medal for Billy and Ruth Graham (H.R. 2657): award [23JA] Congressional Pension Forfeiture Act (H.R. 4011): enact [26SE] Constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159): Canady motion to table Skaggs motion to reconsider question of consideration [15AP] ------consideration (H. Res. 395) [15AP] ------consideration (H. Res. 395), McInnis motion to table Skaggs motion to reconsider previous question [15AP] ------consideration (H. Res. 395), McInnis motion to table Skaggs motion to reconsider [15AP] ------consideration (H. Res. 395), previous question [15AP] ------propose for ratification [15AP] ------Skaggs question of consideration [15AP] Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 163): making [14MR] Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 165): consideration (H. Res. 386) [21MR] ------consideration (H. Res. 386), previous question [21MR] ------making [21MR] ------Obey motion to recommit [21MR] Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 175): making [24AP] Continuing appropriations (H.R. 2880): Bonior motion to recommit [25JA] ------making [25JA] Continuing appropriations (H.R. 3019): consideration (H. Res. 372) [7MR] ------consideration (H. Res. 372), Dreier amendment (technical) [7MR] ------Crapo amendment (establish a deficit reduction trust fund and reduce discretionary spending limits) [7MR] ------Istook amendment (disclosure of lobbying activities by Federal grantees) [7MR] ------Lowey amendment (State determination on the use of Medicaid funds for abortion in the case of rape or incest) [7MR] ------making [7MR] [25AP] ------Obey motion to instruct conferees [21MR] ------Obey motion to recommit (Sec. of Veterans Affairs travel and office personnel funding) [7MR] Contract With America Advancement Act (H.R. 3136): Archer motion to table Bonior appeal of the ruling of the Chair [28MR] ------consideration (H. Res. 391) [28MR] ------consideration (H. Res. 391), previous question [28MR] ------consideration of Bonior motion to recommit (minimum wage level) relative to unfunded mandates point of order [28MR] ------enact [28MR] ------Orton motion to recommit [28MR] Cooperative Fisheries Management Act (H.R. 2160): enact [23AP] Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act (H.R. 2974): enact [7MY] ------Slaughter amendment (Federal jurisdiction and sentencing relative to rape and sexual assault) [7MY] ------Watt amendment (U.S. Sentencing Commission review of sentencing guidelines) [7MY] Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (H.R. 927): conference report [6MR] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 370) [6MR] Debt limit enforcement and obligated trust fund protection (H.R. 3021): authorize [7MR] Defense of Marriage Act (H.R. 3396): Berman motion to recommit [12JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 474) [11JY] ------enact [12JY] ------Frank amendment (recognition of same-sex marriage) [12JY] Dept. of Commerce employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (H. Res. 406): tribute [18AP] Dept. of Commerce toll-free telephone number to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (H.R. 447): establish [4SE] Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths (H.R. 3230): authorizing [15MY] ------conference report [1AU] ------consideration (H. Res. 430) [10MY] ------DeLauro amendment (performance of abortions at military medical facilities) [14MY] ------Dellums motion to recommit (Impact Aid Program and missile defense funding) [15MY] ------Dellums motion to recommit conference report (Impact Aid Program funding) [1AU] ------Gilman amendment (defense conversion assistance relative to the former Soviet Republics) [15MY] [[Page 3160]] ------Klug amendment (minimum active duty requirements for the Health Profession Scholarship Program) [15MY] ------Klug amendment (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences termination) [15MY] ------Shays amendment (encourage allies to pay more non-salaried costs of U.S. troops in Europe) [14MY] ------Solomon amendment (Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding relative to Russia and Belarus) [15MY] ------Weldon of Pennsylvania motion to close conference committee meetings [17JY] Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths (S. 1124): conference report [24JA] ------motion to close conference to public during classified national security information consideration [5JA] Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 3517): conference report [1AU] ------Furse amendment (limitation on use of funds relative to Spinelli and Taylor Barracks, Mannheim, Germany) [30MY] ------making [30MY] Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 1530): veto [3JA] Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 3610): conference report [28SE] ------DeFazio amendment (national missile defense system) [13JN] ------Livingston motion to close conference to public during classified national security information consideration [30JY] ------making [13JN] ------Obey amendment (Air Force F-22 fighter aircraft funding) [13JN] ------Obey amendment (Navy nuclear attack submarine funding) [13JN] ------Obey amendment (prohibit funding for acquisition programs with no documented military requirements) [13JN] ------Obey amendment (prohibit use of funds to subsidize mergers or facilitate downsizing of contractors) [13JN] ------Schroeder amendment (funding levels) [13JN] ------Shays amendment (funding levels) [13JN] ------Young of Florida amendment (reduce funding relative to budget resolution conference report) [13JN] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 1977): veto [4JA] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 3662): Dicks amendment (critical habitat designation for marbled murrelet in northern California) [19JN] ------Farr amendment (Land and Water Conservation Fund land acquisition and fossil fuel research and development funding) [19JN] ------Furse amendment (emergency salvage timber sale program) [20JN] ------Gutknecht amendment (funding levels) [20JN] ------Istook amendment (tax agreements between tribal, State, and local governments prior to any new Federal land transfers into tribal trusts) [20JN] ------Kennedy of Massachusetts amendment (Forest Service funding) [20JN] ------Kennedy of Massachusetts amendment (Forest Service road construction funding) [19JN] ------making [20JN] ------Miller of California amendment (National Recreation and Preservation Program funding) [19JN] ------Parker amendment (low-income weatherization assistance program funding) [20JN] ------Richardson amendment (National Park Service funding) [19JN] ------Richardson amendment (National Wildlife Refuge System funding) [19JN] ------Sanders amendment (low-income weatherization assistance program funding through naval petroleum reserves' funding cuts) [20JN] ------Sanders amendment (payments in lieu of taxes program funding) [20JN] ------Shadegg amendment (National Endowment for the Arts funding) [20JN] ------Vento amendment (National Park Service funding) [19JN] ------Walker amendment (fossil fuel research and development funding) [19JN] ------Yates motion to recommit [20JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 3756): Gutknecht amendment (discretionary spending levels) [17JY] ------Gutknecht amendment (reduce number of political appointees) [16JY] ------Hoyer amendment (Federal Employees Health Benefits Program coverage of abortion procedures) [17JY] ------making [17JY] ------Metcalf amendment (deny cost-of-living adjustment to Congress, executive branch officials, and judges) [16JY] ------Solomon amendment (Comptroller of the Currency regulation of national banks and subsidiaries) [17JY] ------Wise preferential motion that the Commitee of the Whole rise and report bill back to House [17JY] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 3675): Andrews amendment (cost-benefit analysis by States for surface transportation projects) [27JN] ------Collins of Georgia amendment (conduct NTSB study on mandatory retirement age for pilots) [27JN] ------conference report [18SE] ------Filner amendment (Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Program funding) [27JN] ------making [27JN] ------Oberstar amendment (FAA funding) [27JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134): disposition of Senate amendment (H. Res. 336) [5JA] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary appropriations (H.R. 2076): veto [3JA] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary appropriations (H.R. 3814): Allard amendment (abolish the Technology Administration) [24JY] ------Collins of Georgia amendment (Federal Prison Industries contracts relative to Federal market share) [24JY] ------Frank amendment (FCC funding relative to direct broadcast satellite spectrum) [24JY] ------Ganske amendment (limit issuance of patents on medical procedures) [24JY] ------Goss amendment (Economic Development Administration funding) [24JY] ------Gutknecht amendment (discretionary spending levels) [24JY] ------Hostettler amendment (Economic Development Administration funding) [23JY] ------making [24JY] ------Mollohan amendment (LSC funding) [23JY] ------Radanovich amendment (DEA funding) [23JY] ------Rogers amendment (drug testing initiatives, terrorism response training for public safety personnel, and court security funding) [23JY] ------Schroeder amendment (EEOC and the Federal Prison System funding) [23JY] ------Scott amendment (Juvenile Justice Prevention program funding) [23JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 3755): Bunning amendment (use of trust funds to pay for union activity by Social Security Administration employees) [11JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 472) [10JY] ------Gutknecht amendment (discretionary spending levels) [11JY] ------Hefley amendment (Corp. for Public Broadcasting funding) [11JY] ------Hoyer amendment (use of trust funds to pay for union activity by Social Security Administration employees) [11JY] ------Istook amendment (family planning programs funding) [11JY] ------Lowey amendment (human embryo research funding) [11JY] ------Lowey amendment (National Center for Injury Prevention and Control funding) [11JY] ------Lowey amendment (women's educational equity programs funding) [11JY] ------making [11JY] ------Obey amendment (education and job retraining program funding) [11JY] ------Obey amendment (family planning programs funding) [11JY] ------Pelosi amendment (OSHA use of funds to develop or issue any standards on ergonomic protection) [11JY] ------Sanders amendment (require reasonable price agreements from NIH for the sale of drug development research to private industry) [11JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 3666): conference report [24SE] ------consideration (H. Res. 456) [25JN] ------Gutknecht amendment (funding levels) [26JN] ------Hefley amendment (EPA's leaking underground storage tank program funding) [26JN] ------Hostettler amendment (Corp. for National and Community Service funding) [26JN] ------Kennedy of Massachusetts amendment (homeless assistance) [25JN] ------making [26JN] ------Lazio amendment (Dept. of HUD's elderly, disabled, and assisted housing programs funding) [26JN] ------Markey amendment (prohibit use of Superfund Program funds to implement any retroactive liability reimbursement) [26JN] ------Roemer amendment (NASA funding of Russian animal research programs) [26JN] ------Sanders amendment (Court of Veterans Appeals funding) [26JN] ------Shays amendment (Dept. of HUD's Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program funding) [26JN] ------Stokes motion to instruct conferees [11SE] ------Stokes motion to recommit (Corp. for National and Community Service funding) [26JN] ------Walker Amendment (NSF research funding) [26JN] District of Columbia appropriations (H.R. 2546): conference report [31JA] ------Dixon motion to recommit conference report (voucher program to provide school choice) [31JA] District of Columbia appropriations (H.R. 3845): conference report [1AU] ------Gutknecht amendment (dicretionary spending levels) [22JY] ------making [22JY] ------Norton amendment (funding of abortions) [22JY] Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act (H.R. 4137): enact [26SE] Economic Espionage Act (H.R. 3723): enact [17SE] Electronic Freedom of Information Improvement Act (H.R. 3802): enact [17SE] Employee Commuting Flexibility Act (H.R. 1227): consideration (H. Res. 440) [22MY] ------consideration of Riggs amendment (minimum wage level) relative to unfunded mandate point of order [23MY] ------enact [23MY] ------Goodling amendment (minimum wage level) [23MY] ------Goodling amendment (small business exemption to minimum wage level) [23MY] ------Riggs amendment (minimum wage level) [23MY] Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 3816): conference report [12SE] ------Klug amendment (TVA funding) [24JY] ------making [25JY] ------Markey amendments (en bloc) [25JY] ------Obey amendment (Advanced Light Water Reactor Program funding) [25JY] ------Petri amendment (Animas La Plata water storage project funding) [24JY] ------Rohrabacher amendment (photovoltaic energy research funding) [24JY] [[Page 3161]] ------Schaefer amendment (renewable energy programs funding) [25JY] English Language Empowerment Act (H.R. 123): consideration (H. Res. 499) [1AU] ------enact [1AU] ------Serrano amendment (encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism) [1AU] ------Serrano motion to recommit (encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism) [1AU] Executive Office of the President (H.R. 3452): applicability of certain laws [24SE] Export assistance agency authority (H.R. 3759): extend [11SE] FAA programs (H.R. 3539): conference report [27SE] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 540) [27SE] ------reauthorize [11SE] False Statements Accountability Act (H. Res. 535): enact [26SE] Federal civilian science activities appropriations (H.R. 3322): Brown of California amendment (substitute) [29MY] ------Ehlers amendment (change name of NSF to National Science and Engineering Foundation) [29MY] ------Jackson-Lee amendment (Environmental Technology Initiative funding) [30MY] ------Jackson-Lee amendment (NASA funding) [30MY] ------Lofgren amendment (long-term climate and global change research funding) [30MY] ------Lofgren amendment (NSF funding) [29MY] ------Roemer amendment (space station program funding) [30MY] ------Scott amendment (advanced subsonic technology research program funding) [30MY] ------Weldon of Florida amendment (NASA funding) [30MY] Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 2715): reduce [24AP] Financial markets (H.R. 3005): regulation and management [19JN] Food Quality Protection Act (H.R. 1627): enact [23JY] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 3540): Burton amendment (AID funding) [5JN] ------Burton amendment (suspend developmental assistance to India relative to human rights violations) [5JN] ------Frank amendment (international military education and training assistance to Indonesia) [11JN] ------making [11JN] ------Manzullo amendment (Eximbank funding) [5JN] ------Obey amendment (Eximbank funding) [5JN] ------Obey amendment (international military education and training funding) [5JN] ------Radanovich amendment (restrict U.S. assistance to Turkey relative to acknowledgement of Armenian genocide and honoring of victims) [5JN] ------Traficant amendment (limit funds for purchase of products that are not made in the U.S. or in the beneficiary country) [5JN] ------Visclosky amendment (limit foreign aid to countries that restrict the delivery of U.S. humanitarian assistance to other countries) [5JN] Gasoline tax (H.R. 3415): consideration (H. Res. 436), previous question [21MY] ------Rangel motion to recommit [21MY] ------repeal [21MY] George Bush School of Government and Public Service Act (H.R. 3803): enact [17SE] Government Accountability Act (H.R. 3166): enact [17JY] Government spending and regulatory programs (H. Con. Res. 193): reduce [10JY] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (H.R. 3103): conference report [1AU] 5------consideration (H. Res. 392), previous question [28MR] ------Dingell amendment (substitute) [28MR] ------Dingell motion to instruct conferees (medical savings account programs) [11JN] ------enact [28MR] ------Pallone motion to recommit [28MR] ------Stark motion to recommit conference report (mental health insurance provisions) [1AU] Helium Privatization Act (H.R. 3008): enact [30AP] House of Representatives: adjournment [26JN] [31JY] House Rules: permission for Representative Doggett to use exhibit [31JY] ------permission for Representative Doggett to use exhibit, Castle motion to table Wise motion to reconsider [31JY] ------permission for Representative Ward to use exhibit [31JY] ------permission for Representative Ward to use exhibit, Largent motion to table McDermott motion to reconsider [31JY] House Rules relative to the declaration of recess by the Speaker (H. Res. 330): authorize [5JA] Illegal immigrants' access to public education (H.R. 4134): deny [25SE] Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (H.R. 2202): Beilenson amendment (installation of physical barriers at high incidence illegal entry areas) [20MR] ------Bryant of Tennessee amendment (public hospital reimbursement for treating illegal aliens) [20MR] ------Bryant of Texas motion to recommit conference report [25SE] ------Bryant of Texas motion to recommit (nonimmigrant worker regulations relative to protection of U.S. workers) [21MR] ------Burr amendment (extend nonimmigrant nurse program) [21MR] ------Canady amendment (English language proficiency requirement for immigrants) [20MR] ------Chabot amendment (INS Investigations Division staffing positions) [20MR] ------Chrysler amendment (limits on admission of legal immigrants) [21MR] ------conference report [25SE] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 528) [25SE] ------consideration (H. Res. 384) [19MR] ------Conyers motion to instruct conferees (increased personnel levels for Dept. of Labor wage and hour inspection and enforcement relative to hiring of illegal immigrants) [11SE] ------Dreier amendment (refugee admittance limitations) [20MR] ------enact [21MR] ------Gallegly amendment (deny public education to illegal aliens) [20MR] ------Gallegly amendment (establish program in certain States requiring use of a toll-free number to verify employee status) [20MR] ------Goodlatte amendment (agricultural immigrant worker program requirements) [21MR] ------McCollum amendment (prevent Social Security cards counterfeiting) [20MR] ------Pombo amendment (agricultural immigrant worker program requirements) [21MR] ------Velazquez amendment (bar U.S. citizens receiving certain benefits through illegal aliens) [20MR] Independent counsel report on Representative Gingrich relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 526): Armey motion to table [19SE] Independent counsel report on Representative Gingrich relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 532): Armey motion to table [24SE] Intelligence services appropriations (H.R. 3259): Conyers amendment (require separate unclassified statements for aggregate amounts of budget outlays for intelligence activities) [22MY] ------Frank amendment (funding level) [22MY] ------Richardson amendment (use of media correspondents as intelligence agents) [22MY] ------Sanders amendment (funding level) [22MY] ------Schroeder amendment (National Reconnaissance Office funding) [22MY] International Dolphin Conservation Program Act (H.R. 2823): enact [31JY] ------Studds amendment (labeling of imported tuna) [31JY] Interstate Transportation of Municipal Solid Waste Act (S. 534): consideration (H. Res. 349) [31JA] Investigation of Representative Gephardt by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 524): Armey motion to table [19SE] Investigation of Representative Gephardt by independent counsel relative to certain financial transactions (H. Res. 531): Armey motion to table [24SE] Investigation of Representative Gingrich by independent counsel relative to GOPAC (H. Res. 468): Armey motion to table [27JN] Iran and Libya Sanctions Act (H.R. 3107): enact [19JN] Iranian human rights violations of Bahais (H. Con. Res. 102): condemn [27MR] Iraqi gas bomb attack against Kurds (H. Res. 379): anniversary [27MR] Journal: question of approval [6MR] [14MR] [29MR] [16AP] [25AP] [1MY] [10MY] [30MY] [11JN] [12JN] [10JY] [26JY] [31JY] [19SE] Land Disposal Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 2036): enact [31JA] Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 3754): Campbell amendment (use of dynamic economic modeling in the preparation of estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law) [10JY] ------Fazio motion to recommit (House Information Resources funding) [10JY] ------Gutknecht amendment (discretionary spending levels) [10JY] ------conference report [1AU] ------making [10JY] Military income taxation relative to services performed during a contingency operation (H.R. 2778): treatment [5MR] Missing person status to certain Dept. of Defense civilian and contractor employees (H.R. 4000): restore [27SE] Most-favored-nation status for Bulgaria (H.R. 1643): concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 328), Armey motion to table Moran appeal of ruling of the Chair on question of privilege [3JA] ------consideration of motion to dispose of the Senate amendment (H. Res. 334), previous question [5JA] ------Livingston motion to concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment [5JA] Most-favored-nation status for Romania (H.R. 3161): extend [17JY] Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China (H.J. Res 182): extend [27JN] ------permission for Representative Pelosi to use exhibit [27JN] Mother Teresa's honorary U.S. citizenship (H.J. Res. 191): confer [17SE] National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory, Gloucester, MA, conveyance to Massachusetts (H.R. 1358): disposition of Senate amendment (H. Res. 338) [5JA] ------disposition of Senate amendment (H. Res. 338), previous question [5JA] National Park Service coordination of programs and entrance into cooperative agreements with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (H.R. 4073): authorize [27SE] National Wildlife Refuge System management (H.R. 1675): improve [24AP] NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act (H.R. 3564): enact [23JY] NTSB appropriations (H.R. 3159): making [22JY] Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H.R. 2149): consideration (H. Res. 419) [1MY] ------enact [1MY] ------Oberstar amendment (public disclosure of ocean transportation contracts) [1MY] Omnibus Civil Service Reform Act (H.R. 3841): enact [26SE] Omnibus consolidated appropriations (H.R. 4728): making [28SE] Omnibus Insular Areas Act (H.R. 1332): enact [28SE] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act (H.R. 4236): enact [28SE] Opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (H. Res. 470): require [11SE] Partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833): Canady motion to concur with Senate amendments [27MR] [[Page 3162]] ------Canady motion to discharge Committee on the Judiciary (House) from consideration of veto [19SE] ------consideration (H. Res 389) [27MR] ------veto [19SE] Payment of Social Security benefits relative to the debt limit extension (H.R. 2924): consideration (H. Res. 355) [1FE] ------ensure [1FE] Private Security Officer Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 2092): enact [26SE] Public debt ceiling (H.R. 2409): engrossment (H. Res. 356), Solomon motion to table Volkmer appeal of the ruling of the Chair [1FE] Public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation (H.R. 3734): conference report [31JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 482) [18JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 495) [31JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 495), previous question [31JY] ------Ney amendment (work requirements for food stamps eligibility) [18JY] ------provide [18JY] ------Sabo motion to instruct conferees (effects on child poverty and State and local governments) [24JY] ------Tanner amendment (substitute) [18JY] ------Tanner motion to recommit (allow States to continue assistance aimed at children after welfare eligibility expires) [18JY] Question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (H. Res. 354): Solomon motion to table the Jackson-Lee appeal of the ruling of the Chair [1FE] Regional South Pacific organizations (H. Con. Res. 189): U.S. membership [26SE] Regional stability and defense relative to the Repulic of China (H. Con. Res. 148): U.S. policy [19MR] Release of relevant information on violent sex offenders (H.R. 2137): require [7MY] Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, Omaha, NE (H.R. 3400): designate [10JN] Ronald H. Brown (H. Res. 406): tribute [18AP] Russian Armed Forces in Moldova (H. Con. Res. 145): removal [26SE] Saddleback Mountain-Arizona Settlement Act (S. 1341): enact [23JA] Safe Drinking Water Act (S. 1316): conference report [2AU] Same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 342): amend [25JA] Same-day consideration of certain resolutions (H. Res. 412): amend [25AP] ------previous question [25AP] Same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of House Rules (H. Res. 525): allow [24SE] Same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of House Rules (H. Res. 546): allow [28SE] Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act (H.R. 3456): enact [26SE] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act (H.R. 2754): Bateman amendment (shipbuilding loan guarantee program) [13JN] ------enact [13JN] Small Business Job Protection Act (H.R. 3448): Clay motion to instruct conferees (minimum wage level) [26JY] ------conference report [2AU] ------consideration (H. Res. 440) [22MY] ------enact [22MY] Small business programs (H.R. 3719): improve [5SE] Snoqualmie National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act (H.R. 3497): enact [26SE] Student Debt Reduction Act (H.R. 3863): enact [11SE] Sustainable Fisheries Act (S. 39): enact [27SE] Taxpayer rights (H.R. 2337): safeguard [16AP] Technical corrections to certain laws relative to Native Americans (H.R. 2726): authorize [23JA] Telecommunications Act (S. 652): conference report [1FE] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 353) [1FE] Terrorist activities in Israel (H. Con. Res. 149): condemn [12MR] Truth in Budgeting Act (H.R. 842): enact [17AP] ------Minge amendment (use of highway trust fund relative to specific highway construction projects) [17AP] U.S. Armed Forces Protection Act: Bartlett amendment (prohibit Armed Forces members from wearing U.N. uniform items) [5SE] ------enact [5SE] U.S. Housing Act (H.R. 2406): consideration (H. Res. 426) [8MY] ------Durbin amendment (illegal possession or discharge of firearms in public housing zones) [9MY] ------enact [9MY] ------Fields of Louisiana amendment (require membership by tenants on housing authorities boards) [8MY] ------Frank amendment (rent cap for low-income housing) [9MY] ------Kennedy of Massachusetts motion to recommit (rent cap for low-income housing) [9MY] ------Maloney amendment (ownership of pets by senior citizens and the disabled in public housing) [9MY] ------Velazquez amendment (minimum tenant rent contribution for public housing) [9MY] U.S. Marshals Service Improvement Act (H.R. 2641): consideration (H. Res. 418), previous question [1MY] ------enact [1MY] U.S. policy towards the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 461): review [27JN] Ukrainian democratic and sovereignty efforts and political and economic progress (H. Con. Res. 120): support [4SE] Utah wilderness lands (H.R. 1745): consideration (H. Res. 303), previous question [15MY] Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act (H.R. 3118): enact [30JY] Waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' welfare reform project (H.R. 3562): approve [6JN] ------consideration (H. Res. 446) [6JN] ------Kleczka amendment (substitute) [6JN] White House Travel Office individuals terminated from employment (H.R. 2937): relief [19MR] William J. Nealon U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA (H.R. 3364): designate [10JN] Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2391): consideration (H. Res. 488) [26JY] ------enact [30JY] VOTING Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 216) [24SE] Civil liberties: secure rights of former felons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 3028) [6MR] Elections: extend the period for receipt of certain absentee ballots (see H.R. 3058) [8MR] ------reform voter registration procedures (see H.R. 4209) [26SE] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3461) [15MY] House of Representative: access to voting records and legislative activities of Members through the official Internet home page (see H. Res. 454) [12JN] Selma, AL: recognition of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church as symbol of the struggle for and achievement of African-American voting rights (see H. Res. 487) [22JY] Reports filed Eliminate Bilingual Voting Requirements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 351) (H. Rept. 104-728) [31JY] Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK INTERGOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3298, 3880) [23AP] [23JY] VUCANOVICH, BARBARA F. (a Representative from Nevada) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 3517) [23MY] Dept. of Energy: establish a National Test and Demonstration Center of Excellence at the Nevada test site (see H.R. 2899) [25JA] FDA: require full documentation of breast implant information (see H. Res. 449) [6JN] Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 3504) [22MY] Tariff: certain silver and gold bars (see H.R. 3615) [11JN] Taxation: treatment of veterans' reemployment rights (see H.R. 3104) [18MR] Walker River Basin: conservation and stabilization of water quantity and quality for fish habitat (see H.R. 3971) [2AU] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 3517) [30JY] Reports filed Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-721) [30JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3517) (H. Rept. 104-591) [23MY] WAGES see Income WALDHOLTZ, ENID GREENE (a Representative from Utah) Bills and resolutions introduced by Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 389) [22MR] House Rules: authority of the Speaker to declare recess (see H. Res. 352) [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial- Birth Abortions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 104-492) [22MR] House Rules Relative to the Speaker's Authority To Declare Recess: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 104-457) [31JA] WALKER, ROBERT S. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H. Con. Res. 178, setting forth the Federal budget for 1997-2002 [30MY] ------H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization [24SE] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Antarctic Treaty: implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (see H.R. 3060) [12MR] ------implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 211) [10SE] China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 181) [12JN] Dept. of Energy: authorize hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs (see H.R. 4138) [24SE] ------extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (see H.R. 4013) [2AU] Foreign trade: duty-free treatment of certain materials used in the Gemini Telescope Project (see H.R. 3951) [2AU] [[Page 3163]] Science: authorizing appropriations for Federal civilian science activities (see H.R. 3322) [25AP] Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (see H.R. 3936) [1AU] Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 3952) [2AU] Motions offered by House Rules: same-day consideration of certain resolutions and consideration of legislation under suspension of the rules (H. Res. 546) [28SE] Reports filed Commercial Space Industry Development: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3936) (H. Rept. 104-801) [17SE] Federal Civilian Science Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3322) (H. Rept. 104-550) [1MY] Metric System Conversion Requirements: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 104-639) [26JN] Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty Implementation: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3060) (H. Rept. 104-593) [23MY] WALSH, JAMES T. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3603, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3666, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations [11SE] ------H.R. 3845, District of Columbia appropriations [26JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by District of Columbia: making appropriations (see H.R. 3845) [18JY] ------making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 153) [3JA] Reports filed District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2546) (H. Rept. 104-455) [31JA] ------Committee of Conference (H.R. 3845) (H. Rept. 104-740) [1AU] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3845) (H. Rept. 104-689) [18JY] WAMP, ZACH (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3800) [12JY] WAR related term(s) Korean War; Persian Gulf Conflict; Vietnamese Conflict; World War II Bills and resolutions American Battle Monuments Commission: repair and maintenance of war memorials (see H.R. 3248, 3673) [16AP] [19JN] Arlington National Cemetery: reburial of unknown Civil War soldiers (see H.R. 3854, 3855) [18JY] Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish commemorative work (see H.R. 3707) [25JN] Dept. of Defense: provide compensation to certain Vietnamese who were employed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 3668) [18JN] International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 3680) [19JN] International Red Cross: recognition of non-Christian symbols (see H. Res. 464) [25JN] International relations: improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (see H.R. 3725) [26JN] Japan: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 176) [10MY] Korean War: mint coins in commemoration of Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H.R. 3228) [29MR] ------tribute to Puerto Ricans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment (see H. Con. Res. 159) [29MR] POW: provide medical care and disability benefits to civilians forcibly detained by an enemy government or hostile force under wartime conditions (see H.R. 3084) [14MR] Roosevelt, Theodore: award the Congressional Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3966) [2AU] Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts (see H.R. 3442) [10MY] ------extend pay benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during or immediately after World War II (see H.R. 3614) [11JN] ------presumption of service connection for certain diseases and disabilities relative to exposure to carbon tetrachloride (see H.R. 2891) [25JA] World War II: tribute to people of Crete for heroic endeavor and sacrifice (see H. Res. 441) [23MY] Reports filed Criminal Penalties Under the Geneva Conventions for Certain War Crimes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3680) (H. Rept. 104-698) [24JY] Repair and Maintenance of War Memorials by the American Battle Monuments Commission: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3673) (H. Rept. 104-649) [27JN] Restitution to Guam for Atrocities Committed During Japanese Occupation in World War II: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2041) (H. Rept. 104-867) [21OC] WARD, MIKE (a Representative from Kentucky) Bills and resolutions introduced by Dept. of Defense: early deferred annuities for certain employees who are separated from service due to defense base closures (see H.R. 3279) [18AP] WASHINGTON, DC see District of Columbia WASHINGTON, GEORGE (1st President of the United States) Appointments George Washington's birthday ceremonies delegation [9FE] WASHINGTON (State) Bills and resolutions Colville National Forest: conduct an adaptive forest management research program (see H.R. 3485) [16MY] Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2935) [1FE] Fort Lewis, WA: land exchange with Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Co. (see H.R. 2859) [5JA] Snoqualmie National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. 3497) [21MY] Taxation: treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] Wenatchee National Forest: land exchange with Chelan County, WA (see H.R. 3581) [5JN] Reports filed Preserve and Protect Columbia River's Hanford Reach Area: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2292) (H. Rept. 104-716) [29JY] Snoqualmie National Forest Boundary Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3497) (H. Rept. 104-816) [23SE] Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2518) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] WASTE see Refuse Disposal; Sewage Disposal WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT LAND WITHDRAWAL ACT Reports filed Amendments: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1663) (H. Rept. 104-540) [25AP] WATER related term(s) Ecology and Environment Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] ------S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Water Rights Task Force [5SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: fair payment for use of Bureau of Reclamation water (see H.R. 3917) [30JY] Business and industry: adjust the maximum hour exemption for water delivery company employees (see H.R. 3326) [25AP] California: enhance water quality and supply (see H.R. 4048) [11SE] California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (see H.R. 4126) [19SE] Coastal zones: clarify Corps of Engineers responsibilities to promote and carry out shore protection projects (see H.R. 3551) [29MY] Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] Dams: delegation of dam safety authority to State governments (see H.R. 3641) [13JN] ------reduce hazards of dam failures (see H.R. 3602) [6JN] Deepwater Port Act: amend (see H.R. 2940) [1FE] Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293) [23AP] District of Columbia: permit council to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds relative to water and sewer facilities (see H.R. 3663) [18JN] Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] ------sediments decontamination technology (see H.R. 3112) [19MR] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 3816) [16JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), consideration (see H. Res. 483) [18JY] EPA: revise water quality criteria for ammonia (see H.R. 4107) [18SE] Fall River County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3985) [2AU] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (see H.R. 3639) [13JN] Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see H.R. 3541) [29MY] Irrigation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3350) [30AP] ------technical assistance for the Chickasaw Basin Authority (see H.R. 3325) [25AP] Labeling: requirements for bottled drinking water (see H.R. 3944) [1AU] Land use: treatment of Federal and non-Federal reclamation projects (see H.R. 3041) [7MR] Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] Montana: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (see H.R. 4188) [25SE] New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (see H.R. 4030, 4034) [5SE] New Mexico: redesignate the Jemez Canyon Dam as Tamaya Dam (see H.R. 2989) [28FE] Perkins County, SD: construction of rural water system (see H.R. 3986) [2AU] Public utilities: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 3948) [1AU] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act: amend (see H.R. 3660) [17JN] Refuse disposal: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] ------funding for dredged material disposal relative to wetlands (see H.R. 3152) [22MR] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604) [6MR] [10JN] ------amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507) [1AU] Safety: public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3280, 3429) [18AP] [9MY] ------require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656) [13JN] San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 3851) [18JY] [[Page 3164]] Shipping industry: establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] Ships and vessels: removal of abandoned vessels (see H.R. 4010) [2AU] Small Business Act: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437) [10MY] States: extend date for the transfer of certain amounts to be available for drinking water State revolving funds (see H.R. 3902) [25JY] Taxation: treatment of Federal employees at a hydroelectric facility located on the Columbia River (see H.R. 3163) [26MR] Texas: drought relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX (see H.R. 3910) [26JY] TVA: prohibit imposition of performance deposits for residential shoreline alterations (see H.R. 3853) [18JY] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implementation of Great Lakes Fishery Restoration Study Report (see H.R. 4028) [5SE] Water pollution: disposal of contaminated dredged materials in Port of New York-New Jersey (see H.R. 4317) [28SE] ------State waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (see H.R. 3299) [23AP] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 3816) [12SE] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316) [1AU] Water Resources Development Act (S. 640) [25SE] Messages NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management: President Clinton [9JY] Motions Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 3816) [5SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 3816), conference report [12SE] Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316) [17JY] [18JY] Reports filed Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 104-521) [16AP] Congressional Consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 104-485) [18MR] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743) [1AU] Consideration of H.R. 3816, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 483) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] Deepwater Port Act Amendments: Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2940) (H. Rept. 104-692) [18JY] Drought Relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3910) (H. Rept. 104-770) [4SE] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-782) [12SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3816) (H. Rept. 104-679) [16JY] EPA State Grants To Finance the Construction or Improvement of Water Supply Systems: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2747) (H. Rept. 104-515) [29MR] Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1467) (H. Rept. 104-769) [4SE] Irrigation District Boundaries Within the Umatilla Basin, OR: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2392) (H. Rept. 104-860) [28SE] Permit District of Columbia City Council To Authorize the Issuance of Revenue Bonds Relative to Water and Sewer Facilities: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3663) (H. Rept. 104-635) [25JN] Prepayment of Federal Repayment Contracts by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1823) (H. Rept. 104-531) [23AP] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3660) (H. Rept. 104-703) [24JY] Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741) [1AU] Water Desalinization Research and Development Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 811) (H. Rept. 104-790) [16SE] Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 640) (H. Rept. 104-843) [25SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] WATER DESALINIZATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 811) (H. Rept. 104- 790) [16SE] WATER POLLUTION related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Pollution Bills and resolutions Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 3789) [11JY] Ecology and environment: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619) [12JN] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (see H.R. 3639) [13JN] Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (see H.R. 4030, 4034) [5SE] Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (see H.R. 3573) [4JN] Port of New York-New Jersey: disposal of contaminated dredged materials (see H.R. 4317) [28SE] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act: amend (see H.R. 3660) [17JN] Refuse disposal: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] ------funding for dredged material disposal relative to wetlands (see H.R. 3152) [22MR] States: waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (see H.R. 3299) [23AP] Taxation: treatment of certain Federal grants established in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 2960) [1FE] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261) [27SE] Water: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 3948) [1AU] ------public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3280, 3429) [18AP] [9MY] ------require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656) [13JN] ------sediments decontamination technology (see H.R. 3112) [19MR] Waterways: disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] Women: effect of environment on health (see H.R. 3509) [22MY] Reports filed Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3660) (H. Rept. 104-703) [24JY] WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Refuse disposal: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] Water: sediments decontamination technology (see H.R. 3112) [19MR] Conference reports Provisions (S. 640) [25SE] Motions Enact (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 640) (H. Rept. 104-843) [25SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] WATER RIGHTS TASK FORCE Appointments Members [6JN] [5SE] WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE CO. Bills and resolutions Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see H.R. 3541) [29MY] WATERS, MAXINE (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced by Business and industry: require employers to notify workers of reductions in business operations (see H.R. 3369) [30AP] CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 520) [11SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3972) [2AU] Drugs: treatment of sentences relative to powdered cocaine (see H.R. 4038) [9SE] Financial institutions: consideration of a depository institution's record on consumer fees relative to the Community Reinvestment Act (see H.R. 3301) [23AP] ------provide additional deposit insurance coverage for accounts which reduce net fee income (see H.R. 3302) [23AP] ------require performance data reporting to verify availability of credit on a nondiscriminatory basis (see H.R. 3826) [16JY] Medicare: extend period of applicability of enrollment mix requirement for HMOs to Watts Health Foundation (see H.R. 2923) [31JA] NIH: expand and coordinate National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute activities on women's diseases (see H.R. 3001) [29FE] Women in Enterprise Development Program: establish (see H.R. 3827) [16JY] Motions offered by Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (H.R. 2406) [9MY] WATERWAYS Appointments Conferees: S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] Bills and resolutions Beaches: authorizing expenditures from the harbor maintenance trust fund for certain beach erosion projects (see H.R. 3304) [23AP] ------improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 3789) [11JY] California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (see H.R. 4126) [19SE] Chesapeake Bay: establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests (see H.R. 3309) [24AP] Corps of Engineers: authorize capital improvements for the Washington Aqueduct (see H.R. 2917) [31JA] ------authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592) [4JN] [6JN] Deepwater Port Act: amend (see H.R. 2940) [1FE] Ecology and environment: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217, 4283) [29MR] [28SE] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213) [29MR] Massachusetts: deauthorize a portion of the navigation project for Weymouth-Fore and Town Rivers (see H.R. 2957) [1FE] [[Page 3165]] Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (see H.R. 2939) [1FE] Panama Canal: authorizing appropriations for operation and maintenance (see H.R. 3282) [22AP] Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (see H.R. 3573) [4JN] Pollution: disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] Queens County, NY: declare certain areas as nonnavigable waters (see H.R. 2987) [28FE] Refuse disposal: funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see H.R. 3113) [19MR] Rivers: permit construction of flood control projects by private sector (see H.R. 3108) [19MR] San Diego County, CA: provide loan guarantee to Olivenhain Water Storage Project (see H.R. 3851) [18JY] Shipping industry: establish safety requirements for barges carrying oil or hazardous materials (see H.R. 3014) [5MR] Ships and vessels: removal of abandoned vessels (see H.R. 4010) [2AU] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir: sale by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 3903) [25JY] Small Business Act: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437) [10MY] Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway: designate certain locks and dams (see H.R. 3432) [9MY] Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), consideration [29MR] TVA: prohibit imposition of performance deposits for residential shoreline alterations (see H.R. 3853) [18JY] Walker River Basin: conservation and stabilization of water quantity and quality for fish habitat (see H.R. 3971) [2AU] Water: sediments decontamination technology (see H.R. 3112) [19MR] Water pollution: disposal of contaminated dredged materials in Port of New York-New Jersey (see H.R. 4317) [28SE] Waterways: disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170) [27MR] Conference reports Water Resources Development Act (S. 640) [25SE] Motions Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592) [30JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 842, Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 104-514) [29MR] Deepwater Port Act Amendments: Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2940) (H. Rept. 104-692) [18JY] Off-Budget Treatment for Certain Transportation Trust Funds: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104-499) [27MR] ------Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 842) (H. Rept. 104- 499) [29MR] Preserve and Protect Columbia River's Hanford Reach Area: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2292) (H. Rept. 104-716) [29JY] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir Sale by the Dept. of the Interior: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 104-768) [4SE] Water Resources Development Act: Committee of Conference (S. 640) (H. Rept. 104-843) [25SE] ------Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695) [22JY] WATKINS, DAVID Reports filed White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] WATKINSVILLE, GA Bills and resolutions J. Phil Campbell, Sr. Natural Resources Conservation Center: designate (see H.R. 3387) [1MY] Reports filed J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3387) (H. Rept. 104-645) [27JN] WATTS, J.C. (a Representative from Oklahoma) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Crime: condemn acts of arson against churches and enhance law enforcement and prosecution of arsonists (see H. Con. Res. 186, 187) [13JN] Social Security: Medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3151) [21MR] Taxation: provide incentives for investment in renewal communities (see H.R. 3467) [16MY] WAXMAN, HENRY A. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3103, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [11JN] ------H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] ------S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: certification of drugs containing insulin and antibiotics (see H.R. 3672) [18JN] Water: public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3280) [18AP] WEAPONS related term(s) Biological Weapons; Chemical Weapons; Nuclear Weapons Bills and resolutions Aviation: require installation of certain explosive detection and resistant equipment (see H.R. 3909, 4029) [26JY] [5SE] Chemical weapons: alternatives to demilitarization of munitions under the baseline incinerator program (see H.R. 3767) [10JY] China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy (see H. Res. 461) [25JN] ------U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 463) [25JN] China, Republic of: U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148) [7MR] Corp. for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety: abolish (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] Courts: sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm during commission of a crime (see H.R. 4181) [25SE] ------sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm with a laser sighting device during commission of a crime (see H.R. 2991) [29FE] Crime: increase mandatory minimum penalties relative to the possession of firearms (see H.R. 3454) [14MY] ------increase penalties for armed violent criminals (see H.R. 3085) [14MR] Dept. of Defense: exempt from metric system requirements relative to nuclear facilities (see H.R. 3164) [26MR] ------funding reductions (see H.R. 3202) [29MR] ------prohibit additional payments and revise certain reporting requirements for restructuring costs under defense contracts (see H.R. 3608) [10JN] ------prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 3433) [10MY] ------transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] Firearms: apply revenue from firearms sales tax and dealer licensing fees to gunshot victims health care fund (see H.R. 2865) [23JA] ------ban assault weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices and provide for mandatory minimum penalties for use during commission of a Federal crime (see H.R. 3382) [1MY] ------Civilian Marksmanship Program funding (see H.R. 3466) [15MY] ------mandatory minimum penalties for use during commission of a Federal crime (see H.R. 3988) [2AU] ------prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 3488) [16MY] ------prohibit possession for persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 3455) [14MY] ------prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3017) [5MR] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] ------repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125), consideration (see H. Res. 364, 388) [23FE] [21MR] ------require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] ------standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 3652) [13JN] Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (see H.R. 3121) [20MR] House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350) [30JA] International relations: improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (see H.R. 3725) [26JN] Interstate commerce: entitle certain armored car crew members to lawfully carry a weapon (see H.R. 3431) [9MY] Liberia: impose sanctions on governments who violate the arms embargo or aid in the civil war, and bring war criminals to justice (see H.R. 4001) [2AU] Missiles: deployment policy for antiballistic missile systems (see H.R. 3489) [16MY] National Rifle Association: condemn holding of annual convention on anniversary of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing (see H. Res. 407) [18AP] National security: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] ------national missile defense system (see H.R. 3144) [21MR] ------national missile defense system (H.R. 3144), consideration (see H. Res. 438) [16MY] ------proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 3730) [27JN] ------threat to U.S. citizens and Government posed by armed militia and paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 206) [1AU] Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729) [26JN] Messages Advisory Board on Arms Proliferation Policy: President Clinton [17JY] Issuance of Licenses for the Export of Defense Articles and U.S.- Origin Satellites to the People's Republic of China: President Clinton [24JN] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton [14MY] Motions Firearms: repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 125) [22MR] Reports filed Consideration of H. Res. 461, U.S. Policy Towards the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 104-636) [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 125, Repeal Ban on Assault Weapons and Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 388) (H. Rept. 104-490) [21MR] Consideration of H.R. 3144, National Missile Defense System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 104-582) [16MY] Dept. of Defense Transfer of Naval Vessels to Certain Foreign Countries and Defense and Security Assistance Improvements: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3121) (H. Rept. 104-519) [16AP] Entitle Certain Armored Car Crew Members To Lawfully Carry a Weapon: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3431) (H. Rept. 104-623) [17JN] [[Page 3166]] National Missile Defense System: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 104-583) [16MY] WEATHER Bills and resolutions Disasters: establish disaster and emergency assistance standards relative to snow-related events (see H.R. 3348) [29AP] National Weather Service: relocation of radar tower near Ojai, CA (see H.R. 3523) [23MY] Veterans: treatment of cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 4007) [2AU] Reports filed Disaster and Emergency Assistance Standards Relative to Snow- Related Events: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3348) (H. Rept. 104-792) [17SE] WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Bills and resolutions Metric system: conversion requirements (see H.R. 4233) [27SE] ------modification of highway signs (see H.R. 3617) [12JN] Reports filed Metric System Conversion Requirements: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2779) (H. Rept. 104-639) [26JN] WELDON, CURT (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] ------S. 1124, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [5JA] Bills and resolutions introduced by Foreign trade: require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014) [2AU] Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303) [23AP] Motions offered by Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3230) [17JY] WELDON, DAVE (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced by Beaches: authorizing expenditures from the harbor maintenance trust fund for certain beach erosion projects (see H.R. 3304) [23AP] WELFARE see Public Welfare Programs; Social Security WELLER, GERALD C. ``JERRY'' (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced by Calumet Ecological Park: feasibility study (see H.R. 3412) [8MY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop sharing agreements relative to health care resources (see H.R. 3321) [25AP] Lincoln National Historic Trail: designate as a component of the National Trails System (see H.R. 4187) [25SE] WEST VIRGINIA Reports filed Jennings Randolph Lake Management Between Maryland and West Virginia: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 104-706) [24JY] WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY Bills and resolutions Crime: condemn anti-semitic vandalism (see H. Con. Res. 231) [28SE] WESTERN ATLANTIC (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3913) [29JY] WETLANDS Bills and resolutions Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] Financial institutions: promote restoration, conservation, and enhancement through establishment of a mitigation banking program (see H.R. 3692) [20JN] Refuse disposal: funding for dredged material disposal relative to wetlands (see H.R. 3152) [22MR] WEYERHAEUSER CO. Bills and resolutions Mining and mineral resources: land exchange between Arkansas and Oklahoma (see H.R. 3088) [14MR] WEYERHAEUSER REAL ESTATE CO. Bills and resolutions Fort Lewis, WA: land exchange with Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Co. (see H.R. 2859) [5JA] WHITE, RICK (a Representative from Washington) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3005, Securities Investment Promotion Act [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Congress: increase understanding and usage of the Internet (see H. Con. Res. 185) [13JN] Elections: establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 4327) [28SE] ------provide candidates for Federal offices free access to interactive computer services for dissemination of campaign information (see H.R. 3700) [20JN] House Rules: provide public access to committee documents over the Internet (see H. Res. 478) [16JY] Motor vehicles: establish national requirements for the titling and registration of salvage of certain rebuilt vehicles (see H.R. 2900) [25JA] U.S. Trade Administration: establish (see H.R. 4328) [28SE] WHITE COLLAR REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4266) [27SE] WHITE HOUSE related term(s) Executive Office of the President Bills and resolutions Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): provide authority to obtain testimony to investigate the dismissal of White House Travel Office personnel (see H. Res. 369) [29FE] Pennsylvania Avenue: use for vehicular traffic (see H. Res. 458) [20JN] White House Travel Office: abolish (see H.R. 2888) [25JA] ------relief of individuals terminated from employment (see H.R. 2894, 2937) [25JA] [1FE] Reports filed Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Authority To Obtain Testimony To Investigate the Dismissal of White House Travel Office Personnel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 104-472) [6MR] Relief of Individuals Terminated From White House Travel Office: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2937) (H. Rept. 104- 484) [18MR] White House Travel Office Firings and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-849) [26SE] White House Travel Office Proceedings Against John M. Quinn, David Watkins, and Matthew Moore: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 104-598) [29MY] WHITE WING (vessel) Bills and resolutions Certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3371) [30AP] WHITFIELD, EDWARD (a Representative from Kentucky) Bills and resolutions introduced by Agriculture: repeal restrictions on colored margarine (see H.R. 2860) [5JA] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Kentucky (see H.R. 2869) [23JA] Interstate commerce: entitle certain armored car crew members to lawfully carry a weapon (see H.R. 3431) [9MY] Medicare: treatment of certain practices relative to value units for physicians' services (see H.R. 3859) [18JY] WICKER, ROGER (a Representative from Mississippi) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3517, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure [26JY] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway: designate certain locks and dams (see H.R. 3432) [9MY] WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM Bills and resolutions Clarion River: designate certain segments as components of Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 3568) [4JN] Florida: designate the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek and Rock Springs Run for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 3155) [22MR] Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see H.R. 3405) [7MY] Reports filed Designate Certain Segments of the Clarion River, PA, as Components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3568) (H. Rept. 104-825) [24SE] Designate Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run, FL, for Potential Addition to the Wild and Scenic River System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3155) (H. Rept. 104-824) [24SE] WILDERNESS AREAS Bills and resolutions Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: improve access and use (see H.R. 3297) [23AP] Dept. of Agriculture: provide for maintenance of concrete dams and weirs located in the Emigrant Wilderness area (see H.R. 3886) [24JY] Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145) [24SE] ------protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 4144) [24SE] Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve: land exchange (H.R. 400), return to Senate (see H. Res. 554) [30SE] Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see H.R. 3541) [29MY] Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471) [16MY] Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness: designate (see H.R. 4241) [27SE] Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area: designate (see H.R. 3706) [24JN] Monuments and memorials: limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments (see H.R. 4118) [19SE] ------limit authority of the President to designate certain areas as national monuments in California (see H.R. 4242) [27SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress [19SE] ------prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294) [28SE] ------require an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (see H.R. 4147, 4214) [24SE] [26SE] Public lands: enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (see H.R. 3470) [16MY] ------provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 3339) [25AP] Talladega National Forest: designate certain lands as the Dugger Mountain Wilderness (see H.R. 4087) [17SE] Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: establish (see H.R. 4043) [10SE] Reports filed Hells Canyon Wilderness Area Boundary Modification: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 104-779) [9SE] WILDLIFE Bills and resolutions Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862) [22JY] [[Page 3167]] Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (see H. Res. 466) [26JN] Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145) [24SE] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 4077) [12SE] Myton, UT: transfer certain lands to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (see H.R. 3627) [12JN] Public lands: provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261) [27SE] Wilderness areas: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 4144) [24SE] Reports filed Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104-778) [9SE] Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 104-526) [18AP] WILDLIFE REFUGES Bills and resolutions Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area: designate (see H.R. 3706) [24JN] National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (H.R. 1675), consideration (see H. Res. 410) [23AP] Public lands: provide disaster assistance loans for small businesses operating within a national park or wildlife refuge that were affected during recent Government shutdown (see H.R. 3044) [7MR] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: require acquisition of lands be only by donation, exchange, or by owner consent (see H.R. 2909) [31JA] Wilderness areas: protect opportunities for sportsmen and enhance conservation of wildlife (see H.R. 4144) [24SE] Messages Veto of H.R. 2909, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Eminent Domain Prevention Act: President Clinton [3OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1675, National Wildlife Refuge System Management Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 104-533) [23AP] North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2679) (H. Rept. 104-527) [18AP] Oahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex Acquisition of Certain Interests in the Waihee Marsh and Waihee Stream: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1772) (H. Rept. 104-528) [22AP] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 104-526) [18AP] WILLIAMS, PAT (a Representative from Montana) Appointments Committee To Escort Irish Prime Minister John Bruton Into the House Chamber [11SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by House of Representatives: establish a commission on size of membership and election process (see H.R. 4076) [12SE] Southwest Montana Heritage and Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 3318) [24AP] Sports: improve and expand safety precautions relative to boxing (see H.R. 4114) [19SE] ------safety for journeymen boxers (see H.R. 4167) [25SE] Water: authorize the construction of the Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System (see H.R. 4188) [25SE] Yellowstone River Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3317) [24AP] WILSON, CHARLES (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] Motions offered by Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540) [30JY] WISCONSIN Bills and resolutions Medicaid: waive temporarily the enrollment composition rule for Managed Health Services of Wisconsin (see H.R. 4051) [11SE] Public welfare programs: approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (see H.R. 3562) [4JN] ------approval of waivers submitted by Wisconsin to conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' project (H.R. 3562), consideration (see H. Res. 446) [5JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3562, Approval of Waivers Submitted by Wisconsin To Conduct ``Wisconsin Works'' Welfare Reform Project: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 104-604) [5JN] WISE, ROBERT E., JR. (a Representative from West Virginia) Bills and resolutions introduced by Social Security: waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (see H.R. 3932) [31JY] Motions offered by Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3756) [17JY] WOLF, FRANK R. (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Attendance of Funeral of Bill Emerson [26JN] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3816, energy and water development appropriations [5SE] Bills and resolutions introduced by CERCLA: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 3105) [18MR] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 3675) [19JN] Religion: persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 515) [2AU] Smithsonian Institution: authorize construction of the National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center (see H.R. 3933) [31JY] Reports filed Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-785) [16SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3675) (H. Rept. 104-631) [19JN] WOMEN Bills and resolutions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 4284) [28SE] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 389) [22MR] Business and industry: ensure economic equity for women (see H.R. 3857) [18JY] ------provide unemployment insurance and leave time to battered women (see H.R. 3837) [17JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: recognize contributions of all American citizens in the National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 158) [29MR] ------restoration of statue honoring women's suffrage and relocation to the rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 216) [24SE] Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3784) [11JY] ------use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748) [27JN] Commission on the Advancement of Women in the Science and Engineering Work Forces: establish (see H.R. 3726) [26JN] Computers: transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057) [7MR] Crime: nationwide tracking of convicted sexual predators (see H.R. 3456) [14MY] ------penalties relative to distribution of controlled substances with the intent to facilitate a rape or sexual battery (see H.R. 3341, 3905) [25AP] [25JY] ------penalties relative to drug-facilitated crimes involving violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 4137) [24SE] Dept. of HHS: employment opportunities for women scientists (see H.R. 3791) [11JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assessment of research and health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3711) [25JN] ------improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713, 3972) [25JN] [2AU] ------improve research activities for women veterans (see H.R. 3712) [25JN] Diseases: effect of environment on health (see H.R. 3509) [22MY] ------establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293) [23AP] ------issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401) [7MY] ------preventive health programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3174) [27MR] ------research on the human papilloma virus relative to cervical cancer (see H. Con. Res. 156) [27MR] ------research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 3176) [27MR] EEOC: provide funding and remedies for certain instances of sexual harassment (see H.R. 3646) [13JN] Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520, 3708) [23MY] [25JN] Families and domestic relations: support of individuals affected by breast cancer (see H. Con. Res. 177) [10MY] FDA: require full documentation of breast implant information (see H. Res. 449, 527) [6JN] [19SE] Firearms: prohibit possession for persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 3455) [14MY] Government: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 3190) [28MR] Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 3504) [22MY] ------establish a program for postreproductive health care (see H.R. 3015) [5MR] ------funding for research relative to alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3175) [27MR] ------improve and expand programs relative to pregnancy (see H.R. 4217) [26SE] ------modify certain programs relative to minority women (see H.R. 3179) [27MR] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 4296) [28SE] ------require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3101, 3226, 3425, 3436) [14MR] [29MR] [9MY] [10MY] ------research health risks of dioxin in tampons (see H.R. 3796) [11JY] Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590) [5JN] Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence Against Women: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 182) [6JN] Legislative branch of the Government: compensation practices and pay equity (see H. Con. Res. 194) [27JN] [[Page 3168]] LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733) [27JN] Medicaid: screening mammography and screening pap smears (see H.R. 3630) [12JN] Medicare: screening mammography (see H.R. 3052) [7MR] National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see H.R. 3583) [5JN] National objectives: policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3178) [27MR] New Borns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act: implementation (see H.R. 4135) [24SE] NIH: expand and coordinate National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute activities on women's diseases (see H.R. 3001) [29FE] Pensions: comprehensive protection (see H.R. 4204) [26SE] ------treatment of spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3510, 3511) [22MY] Public welfare programs: reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195) [27JN] SBA: reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 3990) [2AU] Small business: assist the development of concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 4071) [12SE] Taxation: credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3584) [5JN] U.N.: support the election of a woman as Secretary General (see H. Res. 543) [26SE] U.S. Sentencing Commission: require a study of sentencing for drug offenses where domestic violence has occurred (see H.R. 4246) [27SE] U.S. Soccer Federation: support efforts to bring 1999 Women's World Cup tournament to the U.S. (see H. Res. 359) [1FE] Women in Enterprise Development Program: establish (see H.R. 3827) [16JY] Messages Small Business and Competition: President Clinton [5JN] Veto of H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial-Birth Abortions: President Clinton [15AP] Motions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), Senate amendments [27MR] ------prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), veto [19SE] Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1833, Prohibit Partial- Birth Abortions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 104-492) [22MR] WOOLSEY, LYNN C. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3734, public welfare programs reform pursuant to budget reconciliation [24JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Children and youth: consolidate and expand Federal child care programs (see H.R. 3860) [18JY] Education: recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 3921) [30JY] Employment: ensure economic self-sufficiency for participants in adult training programs (see H.R. 3616) [11JN] Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 205) [30JY] WORKFORCE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ACT Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 1617) [25JY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1617) (H. Rept. 104-707) [25JY] WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 1617) [25JY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1617) (H. Rept. 104-707) [25JY] WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2391): consideration (see H. Res. 488) [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2391, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 488) (H. Rept. 104-704) [24JY] WORLD BANK related term(s) International Monetary System Bills and resolutions U.N.: promote international security by redirecting military spending to human development (see H.R. 4306) [28SE] WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to protection of intellectual property rights (see H. Res. 429) [9MY] ------most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569) [4JN] ------U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065) [12SE] China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490) [26JY] NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314) [24AP] Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), consideration (see H. Res. 448) [6JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2754, Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 104-606) [6JN] Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [30MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 104-524) [18AP] WORLD WAR II related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Alderson, Wayne T.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2961; H. Con. Res. 143) [1FE] Battle of Midway National Memorial: establish (see H.R. 3597) [6JN] Croatia: condemn relocation of remains of individuals to the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 171) [2MY] ------preservation of memorial located at the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 219) [25SE] Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3352) [30AP] Germany: expand criteria by which Holocaust survivors may qualify for compensation (see H. Res. 501) [31JY] Greece: tribute to people of Crete for heroic endeavor and sacrifice (see H. Res. 441) [23MY] International law: return of or compensation for properties confiscated during Nazi, Facist, or Communist occupation (see H. Con. Res. 228) [27SE] International relations: encourage efforts to reunite families separated during Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 215) [17SE] Japan: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 176) [10MY] Manzanar Historic Site: exchange of public lands (see H.R. 3006) [5MR] Missouri (U.S.S.): transfer to U.S.S. Missouri Allied Forces Memorial, San Francisco, CA (see H.R. 4066) [12SE] Philippines: tribute to Filipino veterans (see H. Con. Res. 191) [20JN] Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 534) [24SE] Poland: condemn construction of shopping center within internationally protected zone around the Auschwitz death camp (see H. Res. 398) [29MR] Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469) [27JN] Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 205) [30JY] Veterans: extend pay benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during or immediately after World War II (see H.R. 3614) [11JN] ------provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 2995) [29FE] Reports filed Disclosure of Information on Certain Individuals Relative to Nazi War Crimes During World War II: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 104-819) [24SE] Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] Restitution to Guam for Atrocities Committed During Japanese Occupation in World War II: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2041) (H. Rept. 104-867) [21OC] WRIGHT, ORVILLE AND WILBUR Bills and resolutions Coins: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see H.R. 4203) [26SE] Wright, Orville and Wilbur: mint coins in commemoration of centennial anniversary of first manned flight (see H.R. 4203) [26SE] WYNN, ALBERT RUSSELL (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced by Railroads: improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3106) [18MR] Social Security: level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 4015) [2AU] W. Edwards Deming Federal Building, Suitland, MD: designate (see H.R. 3535) [23MY] WYOMING Bills and resolutions Crook County, WY: conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands to Wyoming (see H.R. 3579) [5JN] Devils Tower National Monument: retain name of mountain (see H.R. 4020) [4SE] Yellowstone River Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3317) [24AP] Reports filed Conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands in Crook County, WY, to Wyoming: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 104-711) [26JY] YATES, SIDNEY R. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber [10JY] Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3540, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Firearms: prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3017) [5MR] ------regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 3018) [5MR] ------require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 3016) [5MR] Motions offered by Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 3019), conference report [25AP] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3662) [20JN] YOUNG, C.W. BILL (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3019, continuing appropriations [21MR] ------H.R. 3259, intelligence services appropriations [18SE] ------H.R. 3610, Dept. of Defense appropriations [30JY] ------H.R. 3754, legislative branch of the Government appropriations [30JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Ark (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2871) [23JA] [[Page 3169]] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (see H.R. 3610) [11JN] Medrx III (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 4163) [24SE] Reports filed Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 104-617) [11JN] YOUNG, DON (a Representative from Alaska) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1296, Presidio facilities management [9MY] ------S. 640, Corps of Engineers civil works programs appropriations reauthorization [18SE] ------S. 1004, Coast Guard appropriations [29FE] Bills and resolutions introduced by Alaska: implement social and economic programs of Alaska Natives (see H.R. 3973) [2AU] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: conveyance of certain lands to village corporations within the Cook Inlet Region (see H.R. 3061) [12MR] California: management of the Presidio facilities (see H.R. 4236) [27SE] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4018) [4SE] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (see H.R. 4077) [12SE] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 3378) [1MY] ------extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (H.R. 3378), concur with Senate amendments (see H. Res. 544) [27SE] Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area: designate (see H.R. 3706) [24JN] Native Americans: regulations relative to certain adoption and child custody proceedings (see H.R. 3828) [16JY] Power resources: issuance of a noncompetitive oil and gas lease for certain lands (see H.R. 4116) [19SE] Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 3024, 4228, 4281) [6MR] [27SE] [28SE] Real estate: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 3752) [27JN] Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see H.R. 3659) [13JN] Reports filed Adoption Promotion and Stability Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 104-542) [30AP] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2505) (H. Rept. 104-797) [17SE] Alaska Natives Social and Economic Programs Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3973) (H. Rept. 104-838) [25SE] Apache National Forest Land Conveyance to the Alpine Elementary School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3547) (H. Rept. 104-759) [4SE] BLM Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3290) (H. Rept. 104-658) [8JY] Cabin Permit Renewals to Heirs in Sequoia National Park Mineral King Addition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 104-866) [3OC] California Exchange of Certain Federal Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3147) (H. Rept. 104-760) [4SE] California Land Conveyance to the Del Norte County Unified School District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2709) (H. Rept. 104-763) [4SE] California Land Conveyance to the Hoopa Valley Tribe: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2710) (H. Rept. 104-762) [4SE] California Public Land Transfer to Certain Indian Tribes: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3642) (H. Rept. 104-767) [4SE] Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2982) (H. Rept. 104-568) [8MY] Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 104-521) [16AP] Conveyance of Certain Lands Under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2560) (H. Rept. 104-643) [27JN] Conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands in Crook County, WY, to Wyoming: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 104-711) [26JY] Cooperative Fisheries Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2160) (H. Rept. 104-517) [15AP] Crawford National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Crawford, NE: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3287) (H. Rept. 104-700) [24JY] Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2512) (H. Rept. 104-765) [4SE] Designate Certain Segments of the Clarion River, PA, as Components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3568) (H. Rept. 104-825) [24SE] Designate Wekiva River, Seminole Creek, and Rock Springs Run, FL, for Potential Addition to the Wild and Scenic River System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3155) (H. Rept. 104-824) [24SE] Development of Technology for Recovery of Minerals From the Ocean Seabed: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 104-673) [12JY] Drought Relief for Corpus Christi, TX, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, TX: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3910) (H. Rept. 770) [4SE] Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104-778) [9SE] Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771) [4SE] Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1975) (H. Rept. 104-667) [11JY] Fort Peck Rural County Water Supply System Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1467) (H. Rept. 104-769) [4SE] Goshute Indian Reservation Additional Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 104-562) [7MY] Gunnison County, CO, Land Conveyance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2438) (H. Rept. 104-766) [4SE] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2561) (H. Rept. 104-840) [25SE] Hells Canyon Wilderness Area Boundary Modification: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2693) (H. Rept. 104-779) [9SE] Highway Relocation Assistance Relative to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Parks: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 104-603) [4JN] Housing of Federal Land Management Agency Field Employees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2941) (H. Rept. 104-802) [17SE] Improve Quality of National Parks and Recreation Areas Visitor Services Relative to Incentive-Based Recreation Fees: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2107) (H. Rept. 104-757) [4SE] Indian Health Service Program for Direct Billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Third Party Payers: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3378) (H. Rept. 104-742) [1AU] International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665) [10JY] Irrigation District Boundaries Within the Umatilla Basin, OR: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2392) (H. Rept. 104-860) [28SE] Kenai Natives Association Correction of Land Entitlement Inequities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 401) (H. Rept. 104-756) [4SE] Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest Designation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 104-772) [4SE] Manzanar Historic Site Exchange of Public Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 104-709) [26JY] Marion National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to Alabama: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3557) (H. Rept. 104-702) [24JY] Marshall Islands Rongelop Resettlement Trust Fund Administration: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1332) (H. Rept. 104-471) [5MR] National Forests Timber Substitution for the Cancelled Elkhorn Ridge Timber Sale: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2711) (H. Rept. 104-761) [4SE] National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3198) (H. Rept. 104-668) [11JY] National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717) [29JY] Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings Regulations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 104-808) [19SE] North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2679) (H. Rept. 104-527) [18AP] Oahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex Acquisition of Certain Interests in the Waihee Marsh and Waihee Stream: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1772) (H. Rept. 104-528) [22AP] Prairie Island Indian Community Charter of Incorporation Revocation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3068) (H. Rept. 104-584) [20MY] Prepayment of Federal Repayment Contracts by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1823) (H. Rept. 104-531) [23AP] Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1179) (H. Rept. 104-758) [4SE] Preserve and Protect Columbia River's Hanford Reach Area: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2292) (H. Rept. 104-716) [29JY] Preserve Federal Sovereignty of Certain Public Lands and Preserve Certain State and Private Property Rights: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3752) (H. Rept. 104-835) [24SE] Presidio Facilities and Parks and Public Lands Management: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1296) (H. Rept. 104-836) [24SE] Provide for a Nonvoting Delegate From the Northern Mariana Islands in the House of Representatives: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4067) (H. Rept. 104-856) [27SE] Public Rangelands Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1459) (H. Rept. 104-674) [12JY] Puerto Rico Self-Determination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3024) (H. Rept. 104-713) [26JY] Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3660) (H. Rept. 104-703) [24JY] Regulate Fishing in Certain Alaskan Waters: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1786) (H. Rept. 104-687) [18JY] Relief of Persons Who Purchased Clark County, NV, Land Relative to Certain Private Land Surveys: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2135) (H. Rept. 104-755) [4SE] Restitution to Guam for Atrocities Committed During Japanese Occupation in World War II: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2041) (H. Rept. 104-867) [21OC] Settlement of Issues and Claims Relative to Trust Lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3640) (H. Rept. 104-777) [5SE] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Acquisition of Lands Only by Donation, Exchange, or by Owner Consent: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 104-579) [16MY] Ski Area Permit Issuance Regulations and Mineral Leasing Law Suspensions in National Forest Ski [[Page 3170]] Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 104-516) [15AP] Sly Park Dam and Reservoir Sale by the Dept. of the Interior: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 104-768) [4SE] Snoqualmie National Forest Boundary Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3497) (H. Rept. 104-816) [23SE] Snowbasin Ski Area, UT, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2824) (H. Rept. 104-493) [25MR] Suffolk County, NY, Property Acquisition: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 104-529) [22AP] Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Appropriations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 104-526) [18AP] Transfer Jurisdiction Over Certain Federal Real Property in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2636) (H. Rept. 104-368) [26JY] Validate Certain Conveyances Made by Southern Pacific Transportation Co., in Reno, NV, and Tulare, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1784) (H. Rept. 104-691) [18JY] Voting Rights March Route From Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, National Historic Trail: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1129) (H. Rept. 104-567) [8MY] Walhalla National Fish Hatchery Conveyance to South Carolina: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3546) H. Rept. 104-701) [24JY] Water Desalinization Research and Development Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 811) (H. Rept. 104-790) [16SE] Wenatchee National Forest Land Exchange With Chelan County, WA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2518) (H. Rept. 104-764) [4SE] YOUTH see Children and Youth YUGOSLAVIA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF see Bosnia and Herzegovina; Croatia; Serbia; Slovenia ZAIRE, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Democracy: efforts (see H. Res. 399) [29MR] ZELIFF, WILLIAM H., JR. (a Representative from New Hampshire) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3230, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and personnel strengths [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced by Dams: reduce hazards of dam failures (see H.R. 3602) [6JN] Education: State funding for drug and violence prevention programs (see H.R. 4016) [2AU] Employment: provide safety-sensitive functions for individuals that abuse controlled substances (see H.R. 4017) [2AU] Families and domestic relations: support of individuals affected by breast cancer (see H. Con. Res. 177) [10MY] Government: prohibit bundling of contract requirements in procurement (see H.R. 3934) [31JY] ZIMMER, DICK (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced by Bergen County, NJ: recovery of costs associated with the cleanup of the Stepan Property Superfund Site (see H.R. 3319) [24AP] Crime: nationwide tracking of convicted sexual predators (see H.R. 3456) [14MY] Education: develop elementary and secondary school curriculum standards (see H.R. 3257) [16AP] Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to countries that assist Cuba (see H.R. 3974) [2AU] House Rules: prohibit foreign travel by retiring Members (see H. Res. 361) [1FE] National Telecommunications and Information Administration: report on hate speech relative to the Internet (see H.R. 3781) [10JY] Tariff: tetraamino biphenyl (see H.R. 2870) [23JA] Taxation: treatment of certain Federal grants established in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 2960) [1FE]