<DOC> [House Journal, 105th Congress, 2d Session, Part 2] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access] [DOCID: f:hjrni98.wais] [Page 2931-3201] [[Page 2931]] INDEX Note.--For action on bills and resolutions see History of Bills and Resolutions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABERCROMBIE, NEIL (a Representative from Hawaii) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: equitable retirement for military reserve technicians covered under FERS or CSRS (see H.R. 4153), [25JN] Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3118), [28JA] ------relief (see H.R. 4809), [12OC] Medicare: increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests (see H.R. 4092), [19JN] Taxation: restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 4390), [4AU] ------treatment of meals furnished to employees at a place of business (see H.R. 4106), [22JN] ABORTION Bills and resolutions Children and youth: parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 3682), [1AP] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] Federal aid programs: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on additional children relative to the temporary assistance to needy families program (see H.R. 4066), [16JN] Health care facilities: protection of reproductive health services clinics (see H. Res. 358), [11FE] Medicare: election of Medicare+Choice organizations to exclude payment for abortion services (see H.R. 4228), [15JY] States: provide grants for programs to provide pregnant women with alternatives to abortion (see H.R. 4670), [1OC] Motions Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), [15JY] Women: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, [23JY] Reports filed Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INTERNATIONAL BAILOUTS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] ACKERMAN, GARY L. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: prohibit ticket scalping (see H.R. 3951), [22MY] Diseases: State partner notification programs relative to HIV (see H.R. 4431), [6AU] FAA: address aircraft noise problems of Queens and Long Island, NY (see H.R. 3952), [22MY] Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr., Post Office Building, East Northport, NY: designate (see H.R. 3167), [5FE] ADERHOLT, ROBERT B. (a Representative from Alabama) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Courts: require Federal and State courts to recognize a notarization from another State when it affects interstate commerce (see H.R. 4764), [9OC] Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty (see H.R. 4154), [25JN] Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4405), [5AU] Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] Medicare: delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture services under home health services (see H.R. 3137), [3FE] ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE CONFERENCE OF THE U.S. Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3961), [22MY] ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, U.S. COURTS see Courts ADOPTION see Families and Domestic Relations ADVERTISING Bills and resolutions Computers: promote online commerce and communications and protect consumers and service providers from unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 4124), [24JN] Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act: repeal preemption provision (see H.R. 4498), [6AU] FTC: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media (see H. Con. Res. 318), [5AU] ------regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements (see H.R. 4581), [16SE] Gambling: require certain notices in any mailing using a game of chance for the promotion of a product or service (see H.R. 4340), [28JY] (see H.R. 4612), [23SE] Motion pictures: prohibit movies in which a tobacco company has paid to have its tobacco product featured (see H.R. 3457), [12MR] Motor vehicles: enhance advertising of terms and costs of car leases and permit consumer comparison of advertised lease offerings (see H.R. 4788), [10OC] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3516), (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] Trademarks: protection against dilution (see H.R. 3119), [28JA] Motions Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Reports filed Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ELECTRONIC COMMERCE Appointments Members, [17DE] ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY VETERANS Bills and resolutions Veterans: repeal the provision of law requiring termination (see H.R. 3752), [29AP] ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Appointments Members, [11FE] ADVISORY COUNCIL ON CALIFORNIA INDIAN POLICY Reports filed Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3069) (H. Rept. 105-571), [9JN] AERONAUTICS see Aviation AFGHANISTAN, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Taliban regime: condemn and support broad based government (see H. Con. Res. 336), [8OC] AFRICA Bills and resolutions Algeria: human rights violations (see H. Res. 374), [2MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela (see H. Con. Res. 326), [14SE] Ethiopia: relations with Eritrea (see H. Con. Res. 292), [19JN] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration (see H. Res. 383), [10MR] ------support broad-based agricultural and rural development in sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 3636), [1AP] (see H.R. 4283), [21JY] Gabon: elections (see H. Res. 518), [6AU] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] Mozambique: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 556), [25SE] (see H. Res. 610), [20OC] Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance (see H.R. 3890), [19MY] Radio: promote independent broadcasting (see H. Res. 415), [29AP] Sierra Leone: human rights violations (see H. Res. 559), [28SE] Somalia: economic, (see H. Con. Res. 339), [8OC] [[Page 2932]] Terrorism: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 309), [24JY] Virgin Islands: commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S. Independence Day (see H. Res. 487), [23JN] (see H. Res. 495), [25JN] Messages National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, [23MR], [23SE] National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, [5MY] Motions Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), [11MR] Reports filed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Africa Seeds of Hope Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] AFRICA GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1432): consideration (see H. Res. 383), [10MR] Motions Enact (H.R. 1432), [11MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1432, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] AFRICAN AMERICANS Bills and resolutions Agriculture: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4573), [15SE] Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 4718), [7OC] Dept. of Agriculture: reform agricultural credit programs (see H.R. 3513), [19MR] Dept. of HUD: establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance business (see H.R. 4145), [25JN] Historic buildings and sites: authorizing appropriations for preservation and restoration at historically black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3266), [25FE] Jefferson National Expansion Memorial: install plaque at entrance to Old Court House commemorating the Dred Scott decision (see H.R. 4163), [25JN] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: approve location of proposed memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 113), [4MR] ------prevent expenditure of Federal funds to investigate circumstances relating to death (see H.R. 4524), [9SE] ------tribute (see H. Con. Res. 247, 247), [19MR] Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station, Thomasville, GA: designate (see H.R. 4661), [1OC] Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see H.R. 3216), [12FE] National Black Law Students Association: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 231), [3MR] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 260), [1AP] Supreme Court: hiring of qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices (see H. Res. 591), [9OC] Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4211), [14JY] Virgin Islands: commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S. Independence Day (see H. Res. 487), [23JN] (see H. Res. 495), [25JN] Washington Interdependence Council: establish a memorial to Benjamin Banneker in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3499), [18MR] Wisconsin: commemorate sesquicentennial of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 223), [24FE] Reports filed Approve Location of Proposed Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-589), [22JN] Collection of Data on Law Enforcement Traffic Stops: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 118) (H. Rept. 105-435), [11MR] National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1635) (H. Rept. 105-559), [3JN] AFRICA SEEDS OF HOPE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 4283), [21JY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] AGE DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Colleges and universities: allow use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see H.R. 3473), [17MR] AGED see Senior Citizens AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Department of State; Foreign Aid Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] Bills and resolutions Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Conference reports Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] AGRICULTURAL ACT Bills and resolutions Disasters: provide monetary assistance to agricultural producers (see H.R. 4508), [6AU] AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Dept. of Agriculture: establish a pilot program for milk producers and cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk handlers (see H.R. 4360), [30JY] Foreign trade: require comparable requirements on imported and domestic fruits and vegetables under agricultural marketing orders (see H.R. 3335), [4MR] AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION ACT Bills and resolutions Agriculture: ensure that certain rice farms continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts (see H.R. 3339), [5MR] ------production flexibility contract payment options (see H.R. 4265), (see H.R. 4272), [17JY] ------provide supplemental payments to farm owners and producers who have entered into production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 4580), [16SE] Credit: retroactive lifting of caps on loan rates for marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 4615), [23SE] Federal aid programs: extend the term of marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 3455), [12MR] Taxation: treatment of certain prepaid farm expenses under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 4641), [25SE] AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 1150, provisions, [24FE] Bills and resolutions Enact (S. 1150): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 446), [21MY] ------insert language of H.R. 2534 in lieu (see H. Res. 365), [24FE] Conference reports Provisions (S. 1150), [22AP] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1150, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 105-548), [21MY] Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 1150) (H. Rept. 105-492), [22AP] AGRICULTURAL TRADE ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: require the President to report to Congress on any selective embargo on agricultural commodities (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] (see H.R. 4647), [26SE] Reports filed Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Agriculture: provide protections to suppliers of commodities (see H.R. 3744), [29AP] AGRICULTURE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] ------S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] Bills and resolutions African Americans: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Agricultural Adjustment Act: require comparable requirements on imported and domestic fruits and vegetables under agricultural marketing orders (see H.R. 3335), [4MR] Agricultural Market Transition Act: ensure that certain rice farms continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts (see H.R. 3339), [5MR] ------extend the term of marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 3455), [12MR] ------provide supplemental payments to farm owners and producers who have entered into production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 4580), [16SE] ------retroactive lifting of caps on loan rates for marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 4615), [23SE] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4101), [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration (see H. Res. 482), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 567), [2OC] Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent and facilitate the bankruptcy and debt re [[Page 2933]] structuring process relative to farmers (see H.R. 4645), [25SE] ------reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4672), [1OC] (see H.R. 4697), [5OC] (see H.R. 4831), [14OC] Brazil: prohibit importation of papayas into the U.S. and certain territories until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 3771), [30AP] Business and industry: provide protections to suppliers of commodities (see H.R. 3744), [29AP] Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary (see H. Res. 451), [3JN] Commodity Exchange Act: limit CFTC authority to alter the regulation of certain hybrid instruments and swap agreements (see H.R. 4507), [6AU] Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural credit provisions for farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4246), [16JY] Dept. of Agriculture: authority relative to plant protection and quarantine (see H.R. 3766), [30AP] ------balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria used in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4319), [23JY] ------clarify and enhance the authorities of the Chief Information Officer (see H.R. 3280), [26FE] ------establish a pilot program for milk producers and cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk handlers (see H.R. 4360), [30JY] ------establish temporary enrollment priorities for the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4394), [4AU] ------improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] ------make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] ------production flexibility contract payment options (see H.R. 4265), (see H.R. 4272), [17JY] ------provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 4409), [5AU] ------reform agricultural credit programs (see H.R. 3513), [19MR] Disasters: provide crop insurance, marketing loan, and emergency operating loan relief for farmers in certain North Dakota and Minnesota counties that have been designated as Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 3678), [1AP] ------provide monetary assistance to agricultural producers (see H.R. 4508), [6AU] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Ecology and environment: control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 3232), [12FE] European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Export Apple and Pear Act: limit applicability to apples (see H.R. 4148), [25JN] Federal aid programs: assist efforts of farmers and cooperatives seeking to engage in value-added processing of agricultural goods (see H.R. 4113), [23JN] ------disaster assistance to livestock producers (see H.R. 4417), [6AU] ------provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see H.R. 3550), [25MR] ------relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4535), [9SE] (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (H.R. 4618), consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] ------purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons (see H.R. 3615), [1AP] Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] Foreign countries: require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] Foreign policy: support broad-based agricultural and rural development in sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 3636), [1AP] (see H.R. 4283), [21JY] Foreign trade: reduce barriers between U.S. and Canadian agricultural products (see H. Res. 583), [8OC] ------require the President to report to Congress on any selective embargo on agricultural commodities (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] (see H.R. 4647), [26SE] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas (see H.R. 3410), [10MR] Navajo Indian irrigation project: use power allocated from the Colorado River storage project for on-farm uses (see H.R. 3235), [12FE] Nonprofit organizations: reform the conservation reserve program relative to treatment of nonprofit organizations renting land from a State or political subdivision (see H.R. 3451), [12MR] Pesticides: clarify circumstances in which a substance is considered to be a pesticide chemical (see H.R. 4679), [2OC] ------harmonization of registrations of certain pesticides used on canola (see H.R. 4814), [12OC] Railroads: ensure effective competition by improving regulation of rates and abandoned lines (see H.R. 4488), [6AU] Research: ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 446), [21MY] ------ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), insert language of H.R. 2534 in lieu (see H. Res. 365), [24FE] Rural areas: pilot program to facilitate the protection and preservation of remaining open space and farmland in the mid- Atlantic States (see H.R. 3566), [26MR] Ships and vessels: limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-built freight vessels (see H.R. 4236), [16JY] States: establish a pilot program for mediation of private rights of action under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (see H.R. 3317), [4MR] Taxation: allocation of farm income among taxable years (see H.R. 4564), [14SE] ------allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 3659), [1AP] ------allow farmers option to declare taxable year in which production flexibility contract payments and crop insurance payments are included in gross income (see H.R. 4644), [25SE] ------expand the types of crop payments for which a farmer may defer inclusion in income until the next taxable year (see H.R. 4636), [25SE] ------permanently extend income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 3594), [30MR] (see H.R. 4399), [4AU] ------provide relief for farmers and small businesses and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4738), [8OC] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (see H.R. 4579), [16SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the solvency of Social Security (see H.R. 4597), [18SE] ------tax incentives for land sales for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4496), [6AU] ------treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on land subject to conservation easement (see H.R. 4301), [22JY] ------treatment of certain contiguous farmlands relative to sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4643), [25SE] ------treatment of certain net operating losses for farmers (see H.R. 4565), [14SE] ------treatment of certain prepaid farm expenses under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 4641), [25SE] ------treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses (see H.R. 4587), [16SE] ------treatment of estate taxes on the disposition of property produced by a qualified family-owned business (see H.R. 4640), [25SE] ------treatment of farming-related gains and losses relative to eligibility for earned income tax credit (see H.R. 4596), [17SE] ------treatment of income from certain rental real estate activities in which taxpayer actively participates (see H.R. 4639), [25SE] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] ------limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------provide crop insurance, extension services, and administration of price support and quota programs at no expense to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3664), [1AP] ------provide economic assistance to tobacco farmers, workers, and communities dependent on tobacco production with funds contributed by tobacco product manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 3867), [14MY] ------provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and stabilize tobacco quota fluctuations (see H.R. 3264), [25FE] (see H.R. 3437), [11MR] World Trade Organization: establish negotiating objectives relative to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession of State trading regimes (see H.R. 4288), [21JY] Conference reports Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (S. 1150), [22AP] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4101), [2OC] Messages Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] CCC Report: President Clinton, [5FE], [16SE] [[Page 2934]] Veto of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: President Clinton, [8OC] Motions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4101), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), conference report, [2OC] Reports filed Africa Seeds of Hope Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee of Conference (S. 1150) (H. Rept. 105-492), [22AP] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-763), [2OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-588), [19JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 105-764), [2OC] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 105-548), [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 105-593), [22JN] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] Tax Relief for Farmers and Small Businesses and Extend Certain Expiring Tax Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4738) (H. Rept. 105-817), [12OC] Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] AGRICULTURE DISASTER AND MARKET LOSS ASSISTANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] Enact (H.R. 4618): consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4618, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] AGRICULTURE EXPORT RELIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] AIR FORCE see Department of Defense AIR FORCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REINVIGORATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3894), [19MY] AIR POLLUTION related term(s) Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment; Pollution Bills and resolutions Clean Air Act: modify application of certain provisions relative to inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4157), [25JN] ------proposed rulemaking relative to the transport, in the eastern U.S., of ozone pollution and oxides of nitrogen (see H.R. 3690), [1AP] (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] ------provide 2-year period prior to statutory reclassification of areas that fail to attain clean air standards (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] EPA: implementation of revised ozone and particulate matter standards (see H.R. 3505), [19MR] Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Taxation: provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones (see H.R. 3466), [16MR] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] Reports filed Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] AIRCRAFT see Common Carriers AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see Aviation AKAL SECURITY, INC. Bills and resolutions Relief (see H.R. 3944), [21MY] ALABAMA Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4211), [14JY] ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Alameda County Brackish Water Desalination Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3996), [4JN] ALASKA Bills and resolutions Arctic Oil Reserve: collection and interpretation of state-of-the- art, non-intrusive, 3-dimensional seismic data testing for producible oil in the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 4755), [8OC] Aviation: clarify the regulation of Alaskan Guide Pilots conducting air flights (see H.R. 3406), [5MR] Bering Sea: actions to stop poaching of marine resources and use of illegal high seas driftnets (see H. Res. 470), [15JN] Gustavus, AK: land exchange (see H.R. 3903), [19MY] Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building, Juneau, AK: designate (see H.R. 4261), [16JY] Native Americans: Federal recognition of the Qutekcak Native Tribe and the Tuscarora Nation of the Kau-ta-Noh (see H.R. 4693), [2OC] Taxation: treatment of Alaska Native settlement trusts (see H.R. 4192), [25JN] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] Messages Alaska's Mineral Resources: President Clinton, [10MR] Reports filed Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Land Bank Protections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2000) (H. Rept. 105-677), [5AU] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Recognition of Certain Native American Communities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2812) (H. Rept. 105-716), [15SE] Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 105-706), [11SE] Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building, Juneau, AK: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 2032) (H. Rept. 105-656), [29JY] Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Taxation: treatment of Alaska Native settlement trusts (see H.R. 4192), [25JN] Reports filed Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] Land Bank Protections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2000) (H. Rept. 105-677), [5AU] Recognition of Certain Native American Communities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2812) (H. Rept. 105-716), [15SE] ALBANIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] ------NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] ------presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] Messages Emigration Laws and Policies of Albania: President Clinton, [17JY] ALBANY, NY Bills and resolutions New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 3754), [29AP] ALBUQUERQUE, NM Bills and resolutions Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Bills and resolutions Children and youth: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] Health: prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 4543), [10SE] Insurance: provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 3568), [26MR] Taxation: treatment of liquor and beer retailers (see H.R. 4140), [25JN] ALGERIA, DEMOCRATIC AND POPULAR REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Human rights: violations (see H. Res. 347), [3FE] (see H. Res. 374), [2MR] ALIENS see Immigration; Refugees ALLEN, THOMAS H. (a Representative from Maine) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Colleges and universities: improve and strengthen recruitment and training of math and science teachers (see H.R. 3338), [5MR] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of school-based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] [[Page 2935]] Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Maine: deauthorize remainder of East Boothbay Harbor project (see H.R. 3737), [28AP] Medicare: reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 4627), [25SE] Ships and vessels: reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no longer in use (see H.R. 4156), [25JN] ALPHA PHI ALPHA (fraternal organization) Bills and resolutions King, Martin Luther, Jr.: approve location of proposed memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 113), [4MR] Reports filed Approve Location of Proposed Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-589), [22JN] ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 105-487), [21AP] AMBRO, JEROME ANTHONY, JR. Bills and resolutions Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr., Post Office Building, East Northport, NY: designate (see H.R. 3167), [5FE] AMERICA AFTER SCHOOL ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] AMERICAN G.I. FORUM OF THE U.S. (nonprofit corporation) Bills and resolutions Federal charter: grant (see H.R. 3843), [12MY] AMERICAN LUGE ASSOCIATION Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for American Luge Association races (see H. Con. Res. 305), [23JY] AMERICAN REVOLUTION related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4573), [15SE] AMERICAN SAMOA Bills and resolutions Colleges and universities: provide that funds for the land grant college shall not be subject to annual appropriation by the legislature (see H.R. 3142), [3FE] 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] Foreign trade: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3377), [5MR] AMERICORPS see Corporation for National and Community Service AMTRAK REFORM COUNCIL Appointments Members, [24FE], [4MR] ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 118), [11MY] Bankruptcy: modify application of liquidation cases (see H.R. 3801), [6MY] Budget: require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation changing discretionary spending limits, or pay-as-you-go requirements, if the budget for the current or immediately preceding year was not in surplus (see H.R. 3832), [12MY] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation that allows outlays to exceed revenues (see H.R. 3091), [27JA] Children and youth: provide that children's sleepwear be manufactured in accordance with stricter flammability standards (see H.R. 3831), [12MY] Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 4286), [21JY] Davis-Bacon Act: require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] ------require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Drugs: provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 4599), [18SE] Foreign Assistance Act: require that certain assistance be in the form of credits redeemable only for U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 3800), [6MY] Fund for Environmental Priorities: establish and fund with a portion of consumer savings resulting from retail electricity choice (see H.R. 3548), [25MR] Housing: provide rental assistance in a manner that preserves residential property values, protects residents, and enhances safety (see H.R. 4218), [15JY] Immigration: deport aliens who associate with known terrorists (see H.R. 4698), [5OC] Income: protect retirement security of individuals (see H.R. 3450), [12MR] Medicare/Medicaid: pilot program for the use of optical memory cards (see H.R. 4317), [23JY] NLRB: assert jurisdiction over horseracing and dogracing industries (see H.R. 3825), [11MY] Public welfare programs: guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Taxation: allow a credit for certain corporations which have substantial employee ownership and encourage stock ownership by employees (see H.R. 3562), [26MR] ------expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4316), [23JY] ------inflation adjustment of the dollar limitation on the exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3953), [22MY] Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 3561), [26MR] ANGOLA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Messages National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, [23MR], [23SE] ANIMALS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife Bills and resolutions Agriculture: Federal disaster assistance to livestock producers (see H.R. 4417), [6AU] Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural credit provisions for farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4246), [16JY] Crime: increase research of link between violence against animals and violence against humans (see H. Con. Res. 286), [3JN] Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] Ecology and environment: control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 3232), [12FE] ------establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), return to Senate (see H. Res. 601), [15OC] ------reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] ------reform liability provisions relative to civil and criminal penalties (see H.R. 4555), [11SE] ------reform regulatory process (see H.R. 4556), [11SE] European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 2863), consideration (see H. Res. 521), [9SE] NLRB: assert jurisdiction over horseracing and dogracing industries (see H.R. 3825), [11MY] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Research: provide for a system of sanctuaries for chimpanzees that are no longer needed in research conducted by the Public Health Service (see H.R. 4744), [8OC] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3113), [27JA] Taxation: treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 3626), [1AP] Washington: protect and conserve deer and elk and provide for consistent and equitable hunting laws (see H.R. 3987), [3JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2863, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 105-698), [9SE] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2863) (H. Rept. 105-542), [19MY] National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2376) (H. Rept. 105-483), [21AP] Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 105-495), [28AP] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), [19MR] Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] ANTIMICROBIAL REGULATION TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4679), [2OC] ANTIQUITIES ACT Bills and resolutions Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] ANTITRUST POLICY related term(s) Monopolies Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: clarify antitrust policy relative to commerce with foreign nations (see H.R. 4453), [6AU] Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 4277), [20JY] Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Sports: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3817), [7MY] Television: eliminate the sunset of consumer price protections on cable programming services (see H.R. 3258), [25FE] ------treatment of video programming for multichannel distribution (see H.R. 3559), [26MR] APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Reports filed Appalachian Regional Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] [[Page 2936]] Programs: reauthorize and reform (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Reports filed Program Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] APPROPRIATIONS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] ------H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] ------H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC], [5OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: assure that deposits are spent for purposes for which the Fund was established (see H.R. 4356), [30JY] Agriculture: relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4101), [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration (see H. Res. 482), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 567), [2OC] American Samoa: provide that funds for the land grant college shall not be subject to annual appropriation by the legislature (see H.R. 3142), [3FE] Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522, 3522), [19MR] Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 4056), [11JN] Budget: allow reductions in the discretionary spending limits to be used to offset tax cuts (see H.R. 3707), [22AP] ------guarantee honesty (see H.R. 4012), [5JN] ------proposed user fees in Presidential budget (see H.R. 3989), [3JN] ------provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (see H.R. 4174), [25JN] ------reform process relative to use of joint resolutions, emergency spending, spending accountability, Federal insurance programs, pay-go requirements, decision enforcement, and mitigation of bias (see H.R. 4837), [14OC] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation changing discretionary spending limits, or pay-as-you-go requirements, if the budget for the current or immediately preceding year was not in surplus (see H.R. 3832), [12MY] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation that allows outlays to exceed revenues (see H.R. 3091), [27JA] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (see H. Con. Res. 284), [3JN] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284), consideration (see H. Res. 455), [3JN] ------treatment of any future budget surpluses (see H. Con. Res. 216), [11FE] ------use any surplus for payroll tax rebates and increased discretionary nondefense spending (see H.R. 4379), [31JY] California: provide outlet modifications to Folsom Dam, study reconstruction of Northfork American River Cofferdam, and transfer all right, title, and interest in and to the Auburn Dam (see H.R. 4111), [23JN] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] Children and youth: establish early childhood education services referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain dependent care services (see H.R. 4102), [22JN] Clinton, President: House of Representatives' appointment and authorization of managers for impeachment trial (see H. Res. 614), [19DE] Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 602), [15OC] Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. 3117), [28JA] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 506), [20JY] Community development: prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] ------reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Congress: prohibit inclusion of legislative provisions and nonemergency spending in emergency appropriations legislation (see H.R. 3576), [27MR] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (see H.J. Res. 131), [7OC] Constitutional amendments: line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 118), [11MY] (see H.J. Res. 124), [25JN] Continuing: making (see H.J. Res. 128), [16SE] (see H.J. Res. 133), [9OC] (see H.J. Res. 134), [12OC] (see H.J. Res. 135), [14OC] (see H.J. Res. 136), [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 137), [19OC] ------making (H.J. Res. 128), consideration (see H. Res. 541), [16SE] Corps of Engineers: reauthorizing water resources development programs (see H.R. 3866), [14MY] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3809), [7MY] ------authorizing appropriations for the International Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center (see H.R. 3985), [3JN] ------funding for high energy container x-ray and automated targeting systems for inspection of cargo (see H.R. 3112), [27JA] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 3616), [1AP] ------authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), consideration (see H. Res. 435), [14MY] (see H. Res. 441), [19MY] ------authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 549), [23SE] ------authorizing certain construction at military installations (see H.R. 3695), [21AP] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 4103), [22JN] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 4059), [16JN] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059), consideration (see H. Res. 477), [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4103), consideration (see H. Res. 484), [23JN] ------prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] ------provide that appropriations for national defense functions for fiscal year 1999 may not exceed the amount authorized for fiscal year 1998 (see H.R. 3685), [1AP] ------SR-71 aircraft program funding (see H.R. 4424), [6AU] Dept. of Education: establish demonstration projects to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3596), [30MR] ------prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Dept. of HHS: Healthy Start Program funding (see H.R. 3724), [23AP] Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3303), [3MR] ------State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding (see H.R. 4440), [6AU] Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Dept. of the Interior: collection of royalties from oil companies for drilling on public lands (see H.R. 3820), [7MY] ------Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery programs implementation funding (see H.R. 3669), [1AP] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4193), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4193), consideration (see H. Res. 504), [20JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4104), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (see H. Res. 485), [23JN] (see H. Res. 498), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 563), [1OC] (see H. Res. 563), [2OC] (see H. Res. 579), [7OC] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4328), [24JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration (see H. Res. 510), [28JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 605), [20OC] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 354), [20OC] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3603), [31MR] ------payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 3948), [22MY] (see H.R. 4070), [17JN] (see H.R. 4220), [15JY] (see H.R. 4374), [31JY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4276), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4276), consideration (see H. Res. 508), [22JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4274), [20JY] [[Page 2937]] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (see H. Res. 564), [2OC] (see H. Res. 584), [8OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] Diseases: increase funding and authority of Depts. of HHS and Education relative to asthma programs (see H.R. 4654), [28SE] District of Columbia: allow Washington Convention Center Authority to finance revenue bonds to construct new convention center (see H.R. 4237), [16JY] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 4380), [3AU] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4380), consideration (see H. Res. 517), [5AU] ------scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), consideration (see H. Res. 413), [29AP] Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3717), [23AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (see H. Res. 409), [28AP] Education: grants for public policy programs at certain institutes and schools (see H.R. 4830), [14OC] ------grants to local educational agencies for additional teachers and facilities to accommodate disruptive students (see H.R. 4833), [14OC] ------increase the number of qualified early child care professionals through a student loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 3727), [23AP] ------reductions in school class size (see H.R. 3876), [14MY] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] Energy Conservation and Production Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] FAA: reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 4057), [16JN] Families and domestic relations: community-based family resource and support grants appropriations (see H.R. 4436), [6AU] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3748), [29AP] Federal aid programs: reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] Food: purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons (see H.R. 3615), [1AP] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4569), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (see H. Res. 542), [16SE] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration (see H. Res. 383), [10MR] ------support broad-based agricultural and rural development in sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 3636), [1AP] (see H.R. 4283), [21JY] Government: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3579), [27MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (see H. Res. 402), [30MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 416), [30AP] ------making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3580), [27MR] ------making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3580), consideration (see H. Res. 473), [16JN] ------reduce Federal spending in several programs (see H.R. 3556), [25MR] ------status of Executive orders that infringe on the powers and duties of Congress or are not specifically funded (see H. Con. Res. 236), [5MR] Government Management Reform Act: hold Federal agencies accountable for tax dollars spent by such agencies (see H.R. 4074), [17JN] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] Hazardous substances: increase funding for poison control centers and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access (see H.R. 3862), [13MY] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] Historic buildings and sites: authorizing appropriations for preservation and restoration at historically black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3266), [25FE] House of Representatives: require approval of any payments from the reserve fund designated for certain committee expenses (see H. Res. 387), [17MR] IMF: prohibit funding until Iraq is expelled (see H.R. 3599), [30MR] Immigration: personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4437), (see H.R. 4463), [6AU] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding (see H. Res. 399), [26MR] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3694), [21AP] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3694), consideration (see H. Res. 420), [6MY] Iraq: prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations and further defining criteria for capital repair, operation, and maintenance (see H.R. 3504), [19MR] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 4112), [23JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration (see H. Res. 489), [24JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 550), [23SE] LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] Line Item Veto Act: direct savings toward reducing the public debt when used during Federal budget surplus years (see H.R. 3228), [12FE] National Cancer Institute: increase funding for ovarian cancer public information and education programs (see H.R. 4200), [14JY] National Guard: civilian youth opportunities program funding (see H.R. 4438), [6AU] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 4327), [24JY] (see H.R. 4402), [5AU] National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (H.R. 512), consideration (see H. Res. 427), [12MY] New Jersey: waive repayment of funds used for constructing high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 4528), [9SE] NIH: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 363), [12FE] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] NRC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3532), [24MR] NSF: make grants for applied engineering and technology education equipment and capital improvements (see H.R. 3733), [27AP] Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4099), [19JN] (see H.R. 4344), [29JY] Patent and Trademark Office: funding for salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3723), [23AP] President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (see H.J. Res. 107), [3FE] (see H. Res. 343), [28JA] ------prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (H.J. Res. 107), consideration (see H. Res. 345), [3FE] Public Safety and Community Policing Grants: reauthorize (see H.R. 4743), [8OC] Public welfare programs: guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way (see H.R. 4514), [6AU] ------increase support for basic and applied scientific research (see H. Con. Res. 243), [12MR] ------increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see H.R. 3660), [1AP] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3113), [27JA] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 3133), [28JA] Taxation: designation of overpayments for use in biomedical research conducted through NIH (see H.R. 3563), [26MR] ------require congressional review of Federal agency rules that establish or raise taxes (see H.R. 4096), [19JN] Telecommunications: provide funding for universal telecommunications services through creation of the Telecommunications Trust Fund (see H.R. 4474), [6AU] Tobacco products: provide crop insurance, extension services, and administration of price support and quota programs at no expense to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3664), [1AP] ------specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 449), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), technical corrections (see H.R. 3978), [3JN] ------provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] ``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding (see H. Res. 578), [7OC] Urban areas: continuation of operating assistance for small transit operators (see H.R. 4384), [3AU] Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 3561), [26MR] [[Page 2938]] Conference reports Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4101), [2OC] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3616), [22SE] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 4059), [24JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 4103), [25SE] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4104), [1OC], [7OC] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4328), [19OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579), [30AP] Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3694), [5OC] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 4112), [22SE] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] Messages Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 1999: President Clinton, [3FE] Budget Rescissions: President Clinton, [27JY] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] District of Columbia Budget Request: President Clinton, [29JY] District of Columbia Courts Budget Request: President Clinton, [16MR] National Endowment for the Humanities Report: President Clinton, [21MY] School Class Size Reductions: President Clinton, [11MY] Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Veto of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: President Clinton, [8OC] Motions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4101), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), conference report, [2OC] Budget: proposed user fees in Presidential budget (H.R. 3989), [5JN] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), [21MY], [22JY], [23JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4103), [15SE] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4193), [23JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4104), [16SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), conference report, [7OC] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), [15SE] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), [5AU], [6OC] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (H. Res. 584), [8OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), [23JY], [29JY], [15SE] District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), [30AP], [4MY] Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), [29AP] Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), [29JY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (S. 417), [28SE] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), [11MR] Government: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), [31MR], [23AP] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3694), conference report, [7OC] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4112), [25JN], [15SE] National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (S. 2073), [1OC] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), conference report, [22MY] Reports filed Africa Seeds of Hope Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-763), [2OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-588), [19JN] Allow Individuals To Designate a Percentage of Their Tax Overpayments or To Make Contributions to Units of the National Park System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 755) (H. Rept. 105-482), [21AP] Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 105-439), [12MR] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 549) (H. Rept. 105-740), [23SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 105-764), [2OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 105-761), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 579) (H. Rept. 105-790), [7OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 550) (H. Rept. 105-741), [23SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 605) (H. Rept. 105-826), [20OC] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 284, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 105-565), [3JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] Consideration of H.J. Res. 128, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 541) (H. Rept. 105-724), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 512, New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Consideration of H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 105-535), [14MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 441) (H. Rept. 105-544), [19MY] Consideration of H.R. 3694, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 420) (H. Rept. 105-511), [6MY] Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on [[Page 2939]] Rules (House) (H. Res. 477) (H. Rept. 105-585), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 105-593), [22JN] Consideration of H.R. 4103, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 484) (H. Rept. 105-596), [23JN] Consideration of H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 485) (H. Rept. 105-597), [23JN] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 105-622), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 105-601), [24JN] Consideration of H.R. 4193, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 504) (H. Rept. 105-637), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Consideration of H.R. 4274, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 564) (H. Rept. 105-762), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 584) (H. Rept. 105-798), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 105-641), [22JY] Consideration of H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 105-651), [28JY] Consideration of H.R. 4380, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 105-679), [5AU] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Consideration of S. 1502, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] Customs Service Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3809) (H. Rept. 105-541), [18MY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4103) (H. Rept. 105-746), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4103) (H. Rept. 105-591), [22JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 105-736), [22SE] ------Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 105-532), [12MY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-647), [24JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-578), [16JN] Dept. of Justice Appropriations: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3303) (H. Rept. 105-526), [12MY] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4193) (H. Rept. 105- 609), [14JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-760), [1OC] ------Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-789), [7OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-592), [22JN] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-825), [19OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-648), [24JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorization: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 105-490), [22AP] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4276) (H. Rept. 105-636), [20JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4274) (H. Rept. 105-635), [20JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4380) (H. Rept. 105-670), [3AU] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-504), [30AP] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Energy Conservation and Production Act Extension of Certain Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4017) (H. Rept. 105-727), [17SE] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 105-639), [20JY] FEC Appropriations: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3748) (H. Rept. 105-606), [25JN] Folsom Dam Outlet Modifications, Northfork American River Cofferdam Reconstruction Study, and Auburn Dam Transfer to California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4111) (H. Rept. 105-811), [12OC] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105-780), [5OC] ------Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105-508), [5MY] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations and the Further Defining of Criteria for Capital Repairs, Operations, and Maintenance: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3504) (H. Rept. 105-533), [13MY] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-734), [22SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-595), [23JN] Making the Federal Government Accountable--Enforcing the Mandate for Effective Financial Management: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-664), [31JY] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] National Historic Preservation Fund Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1522) (H. Rept. 105-484), [21AP] 1998 Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 105-807), [10OC] NRC Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3532) (H. Rept. 105-680), [6AU] Patent and Trademark Office Salaries and Expenses Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 105- 528), [12MY] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Public Works and Economic Development Act and Appalachian Regional Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-475), [31MR] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-600), [24JN] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-642), [23JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-662), [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-722), [16SE] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), [19MR] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-555), [3JN] Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-590), [22JN] Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3580) (H. Rept. 105-470), [27MR] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-550), [22MY] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-800), [8OC] Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] ARAB COUNTRIES related term(s) Middle East Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: support while carrying out military action against Iraq in and around the Persian Gulf region (see H. Res. 612), [17DE] Clinton, President: reassert traditional U.S. opposition to unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State (see H. Con. Res. 345), [8OC] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] ------prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] ------support transition to democracy (see H.R. 4655), [29SE] (see H.R. 4664), [1OC] Middle East: U.S. policy relative to Israeli concessions in peace process against their own self-interest (see H. Con. Res. 276), [13MY] [[Page 2940]] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, [4MR], [16MR], [13MY], [17SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, [4FE], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA] Steps Taken To End the Arab League Boycott of Israel: President Clinton, [3AU] ARCHEOLOGY Bills and resolutions Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] Fort Peck, MT: establish interpretive center and museum at Fort Peck Dam and protect significant fossil remains in the vicinity (see H.R. 4331), [24JY] Kennewick Man: preserve the integrity of the remains for scientific study (see H.R. 3575), [27MR] ARCHER, BILL (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (see H.R. 3095), [27JA] (see H.R. 3546), [25MR] Foreign trade: miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 4856), [20OC] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 350), [12OC] Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] Taxation: provide relief for farmers and small businesses and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4738), [8OC] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (see H.R. 4579), [16SE] ------treatment of certain liquidating distributions of a regulated investment company or real estate investment trust which are allowable as a deduction (see H.R. 3947), [22MY] ------treatment of certain transfers of assets and liabilities to a corporation (see H.R. 4852), [19OC] ------treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 3558), [26MR] Conference reports IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676), [24JN] Reports filed Activities During the 105th Congress: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 105-832), [18DE] Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105- 467), [27MR] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Customs Service Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3809) (H. Rept. 105-541), [18MY] Dept. of HHS Additional Exceptions to the Imposition of Civil Money Penalties in Cases of Payments to Beneficiaries: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. 105- 772), [5OC] Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-577), [15JN] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105- 738), [23SE] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] Federal Retirement Coverage Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [20JY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-599), [24JN] Make Trade Relations With Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 105-653), [29JY] Medicare Home Health Care Interim Payment System Refinement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 105- 773), [5OC] Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Membership Expansion: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 105- 774), [5OC] Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4342) (H. Rept. 105-671), [3AU] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] Payments to Individuals With Blood-Clotting Disorders Who Contracted HIV Due to Contaminated Blood Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [7MY] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] Tax Relief for Farmers and Small Businesses and Extend Certain Expiring Tax Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4738) (H. Rept. 105-817), [12OC] Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] ARCTIC REGIONS Messages Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee Report: President Clinton, [3MR] ARIZONA Bills and resolutions Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: convey Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4371), [31JY] ------develop management plan for Woodland Lake Park tract reflecting current use as a public park (see H.R. 4372), [31JY] ------sale of Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4373), [31JY] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain lands and use proceeds for acquisition, construction, and improvement of certain national forest offices and support buildings in Arizona (see H.R. 4013), [5JN] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Tohono O'odham Nation: restoration of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4119), [23JN] Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District: convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project (see H.R. 3677), [1AP] ARKANSAS Bills and resolutions FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Arkansas (see H.R. 4081), [18JN] Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] Reports filed FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Arkansas: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 105-748), [25SE] ARLINGTON, VA Bills and resolutions Air Force: provide location for construction of veterans memorial (see H.R. 4817), [12OC] Arlington National Cemetery: disclosure of identity of any individual for whom a waiver of eligibility requirements for interment is granted (see H.R. 3089), [27JA] ------enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 3145), [3FE] (see H.R. 3211), [12FE] ------establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial (see H.R. 3252), [24FE] Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (see H.R. 3188), [11FE] (see H.R. 4752), [8OC] Reports filed Arlington National Cemetery Interment Eligibility Requirements: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3211) (H. Rept. 105-458), [24MR] ARMED FORCES see Department of Defense ARMENIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Supreme Patriarch Karekin I: tribute to U.S. visit commemorating centennial of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in America (see H. Con. Res. 271), [5MY] ARMENIAN AMERICANS Bills and resolutions Supreme Patriarch Karekin I: tribute to U.S. visit commemorating centennial of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in America (see H. Con. Res. 271), [5MY] ARMEY, RICHARD K. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Clinton, President: reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 285), [3JN] Committee on the Judiciary (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 371), [26FE] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 201), [27JA] (see H. Con. Res. 257), [1AP] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] House of Representatives: fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 337), [27JA] Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present (see H. Res. 336), [27JA] Conference reports Education Savings and School Excellence Act (H.R. 2646), [15JN] ARMS CONTROL Appointments Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, [23SE] Bills and resolutions Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] ------provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education and training assistance (see H.R. 4874), [21OC] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] ------impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, [[Page 2941]] or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 457), [4JN] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn launching of ballistic missile in Japanese air space (see H. Res. 526), [10SE] (see H. Res. 554), [24SE] ------U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 4327), [24JY] (see H.R. 4402), [5AU] Nuclear weapons: establish policy of nonproliferation (see H.R. 3333), [4MR] ------recognize the security interests of the U.S. in furthering complete nuclear disarmament (see H. Res. 479), [18JN] Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [6MY] Nuclear Weapons Testing in India: President Clinton, [13MY] Veto of H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: President Clinton, [24JN] Motions Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), [9JN] Reports filed Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 105-566), [4JN] ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] Bills and resolutions Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Conference reports Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [6MY] Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions Agriculture: exempt federally guaranteed commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education and training assistance (see H.R. 3802), [6MY] (see H.R. 4874), [21OC] Nuclear weapons: provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] ARMS SALES Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries (see H.R. 4545), [10SE] Foreign policy: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] Reports filed Investigation of Iranian Arms Shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 105-804), [9OC] ARMY see Department of Defense ARTS AND HUMANITIES related term(s) Literature; Music and Dance Appointments National Council on the Arts, [11FE] Bills and resolutions Artwork: encourage the identification and return of stolen artwork (see H.R. 4138), [25JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for performances sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (see H. Con. Res. 265), [29AP] Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration (see H. Res. 390), [24MR] Crime: prohibit ticket scalping (see H.R. 3951), [22MY] Education: give gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop their capabilities (see H.R. 4127), [24JN] Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations and further defining criteria for capital repair, operation, and maintenance (see H.R. 3504), [19MR] Music and dance: recognize the contributions of the cities of Bristol, TN, and Bristol, VA, and their people to the origins and development of country music (see H. Con. Res. 214), [11FE] Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 260), [1AP] Thomas Cole National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3109), [27JA] Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts: rename as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (see H.R. 3957), [22MY] Messages National Endowment for the Humanities Report: President Clinton, [5FE], [21MY] Reports filed Collection of Fees Relative to the Making of Motion Pictures, Television Productions, and Sound Tracks in National Parks and Recreation Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2993) (H. Rept. 105-678), [5AU] Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), [24MR] Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), [18MR] Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations and the Further Defining of Criteria for Capital Repairs, Operations, and Maintenance: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3504) (H. Rept. 105-533), [13MY] Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 105-695), [9SE] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Performances Sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-513), [6MY] ASIA Bills and resolutions China, Republic of: tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] Citizenship: declare certain Amerasians to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 4763), [9OC] (see H.R. 4854), [19OC] Dept. of the Treasury: require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] Financial institutions: insist that certain institutions uphold the trade liberalization commitments made by Asian countries receiving assistance from such institutions (see H.R. 3353), [5MR] Immigration: provide certain Bangladesh nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 4652), [28SE] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 328), [18SE] (see H. Con. Res. 350), [12OC] (see H. Res. 598), [14OC] Japan: eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (see H. Res. 392), [24MR] Southeast Asia: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] Messages National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Clinton, [19MY] Motions Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, [10OC] Reports filed Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] ATLANTA, GA Bills and resolutions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area (see H.R. 4391), [4AU] ATOMIC ENERGY see Nuclear Energy ATTORNEY GENERAL (Janet Reno) Bills and resolutions Immigration: provide certain Bangladesh nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 4652), [28SE] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] Reports filed Refusal of Attorney General Janet Reno To Produce Subpoenaed Documents: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-728), [17SE] AUSTIN, TX Bills and resolutions Texas: provide for additional place of holding court for the Austin Division of the Western Judicial District (see H.R. 4428), [6AU] Reports filed J.J. ``Jake'' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3223) (H. Rept. 105-616), [14JY] AUSTRALIA, COMMONWEALTH OF Messages Export of Chemical and Biological Weapons Material and Technology: President Clinton, [30AP] AUTHORS see Literature AUTOMOBILE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3910), [20MY] Enact (H.R. 3910): corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 351), [15OC] AUTOMOBILES see Motor Vehicles AVIATION Bills and resolutions Air Force: reinvigorate science and technology functions (see H.R. 3894), [19MY] [[Page 2942]] Airlines: enhance competition and reduce airfares (see H.R. 3160), [4FE] (see H.R. 4577), [16SE] ------enhance competition between airlines and improve consumers' access to airline industry information (see H.R. 4742), [8OC] Airports: public charter operations at certain reliever airports (see H.R. 3380), [5MR] Alaska: clarify the regulation of Alaskan Guide Pilots conducting air flights (see H.R. 3406), [5MR] Business and industry: prohibit sale of international routes (see H.R. 4547), [10SE] Colombia: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts (see H. Res. 398), [26MR] Consumers: liability requirements for air carrier baggage (see H.R. 3337), [5MR] Dept. of Defense: authorize sale of excess aircraft for the purpose of dispersing oil spills (see H.R. 4711), [6OC] ------relief of survivors of victims killed in helicopter shooting accident in Iraq (see H.R. 4061), [16JN] ------SR-71 aircraft program funding (see H.R. 4424), [6AU] Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see H.R. 4058), [16JN] ------require study and report on certain practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] FAA: address aircraft noise problems of Queens and Long Island, NY (see H.R. 3952), [22MY] ------address aircraft noise problems of Staten Island, NY (see H.R. 4866), [20OC] ------reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 4057), [16JN] ------reform Liaison and Familiarization Training Program (see H.R. 4530), [9SE] Fastener Quality Act: coverage of certain aircraft fasteners (see H.R. 3824), [11MY] Federal Aviation Research and Evaluation Board: establish (see H.R. 3312), [3MR] Foreign Trade Zones Board: expand a certain foreign trade zone to include an area of the municipal airport of Chico, CA (see H.R. 3350), [5MR] Fort Hood, TX: repeal the prohibition on use of Robert Gray Army Airfield by civil aviation (see H.R. 3322), [4MR] Immigration: personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] Indonesia: prohibit transfer of military equipment, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see H.R. 4268), [17JY] Nevada: sale of certain land in the Ivanpah Valley to the Clark County Dept. of Aviation (see H.R. 3705), [22AP] New York, NY: prepare an environmental impact statement to evaluate the impact of slot exemptions for operation of new air services at LaGuardia Airport (see H.R. 3179), [11FE] (see H.R. 4117), [23JN] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), consideration (see H. Res. 344), [3FE] ------designate (S. 1575), consideration (see H. Res. 349), [4FE] ------require use of full name on new signs (see H.R. 4014), [5JN] Safety: install enhanced vision technologies to replace and enhance conventional lighting systems with respect to airport improvement projects (see H.R. 3463), [12MR] Tariff: oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers (see H.R. 3323), [4MR] Taxation: treatment of commercial aviation to and from airports located on sparsely populated islands (see H.R. 4703), [5OC] ------treatment of flight training expenses reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances (see H.R. 3942), [21MY] Technology: tribute to individuals who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology (see H. Con. Res. 319), [5AU] Transportation: continue certain preclearance and inspection activities to enhance the safety of air transit and vessel passengers (see H.R. 4819), [13OC] Treaties and agreements: require congressional approval of civil aviation bilateral agreements (see H.R. 3741), [28AP] Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4211), [14JY] Messages B-2 Stealth Bomber Procurement: President Clinton, [31MR] National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, [25FE] Motions Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), [4FE] Reports filed Airline Service Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept. 105-822), [15OC] Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4058) (H. Rept. 105-632), [17JY] Aviation Medical Assistance Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 105-456), [23MR] Consideration of H.R. 2625, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 344) (H. Rept. 105-411), [3FE] Consideration of S. 1575, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 349) (H. Rept. 105-414), [4FE] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 105-639), [20JY] Fastener Quality Act Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574), [9JN] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-408), [3FE] AVIATION MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 105-456), [23MR] AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4586), [16SE] ------prohibit awarding of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital crime (see H.R. 3970), [22MY] Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela (see H. Con. Res. 326), [14SE] Eliach, Yaffa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4613), [23SE] ExploraVision Awards Program: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 279), [21MY] Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3506), [19MR] Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see H.R. 4090), [19JN] Theissen, Chester G.: waive time limitations specified by law in order to award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3245), [12FE] World War II: issue the ``Italy'' clasp for the Army Occupation Medal to certain veterans who served in the disputed Italy- Yugoslavia area (see H.R. 3141), [3FE] Reports filed Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 105-667), [31JY] BACA LAND AND CATTLE CO. Bills and resolutions Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see H.R. 4816), [12OC] BACHUS, SPENCER (a Representative from Alabama) Bills and resolutions introduced Community Reinvestment Act: exempt certain depository institutions from requirements (see H.R. 4445), [6AU] Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] Foreign Assistance Act: repeal the housing guaranty program (see H.R. 3352), [5MR] Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] Taxation: treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 4298), [22JY] BAESLER, SCOTTY (a Representative from Kentucky) Bills and resolutions introduced Fair Labor Standards Act: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] Medicaid: exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 3281), [26FE] Tobacco products: provide economic assistance to tobacco farmers, workers, and communities dependent on tobacco production with funds contributed by tobacco product manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 3867), [14MY] ------provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and stabilize tobacco quota fluctuations (see H.R. 3264), [25FE] Violence Against Women Act: establish a national domestic violence victim notification system (see H.R. 4860), [20OC] BAKER, RICHARD H. (a Representative from Louisiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3413), [10MR] Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see H.R. 3318), [4MR] Securities: judicial review of adoption of accounting principles applicable to issuers of federally-registered securities (see H.R. 3165), [5FE] BALANCED BUDGET ACT Bills and resolutions Medicare: delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture services under home health services (see H.R. 3137), [3FE] ------exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3284), [26FE] BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions Budget: allow reductions in the discretionary spending limits to be used to offset tax cuts (see H.R. 3707), [22AP] Messages Abatement of Interest on Underpayments by Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas: President Clinton, [22JY] BALDACCI, JOHN ELIAS (a Representative from Maine) Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: assist efforts of farmers and cooperatives seeking to engage in value-added processing of agricultural goods (see H.R. 4113), [23JN] Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] Medicare: graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 4219), [15JY] BALLENGER, CASS (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] [[Page 2943]] National Council on the Arts, [11FE] BALTIC STATES Bills and resolutions History: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Res. 562), [1OC] BALTIMORE ORIOLES (baseball team) Bills and resolutions Ripken, Cal, Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 568), [2OC] BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROVEMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (S. 1132): consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Reports filed Consideration of S. 1132, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] BANGLADESH, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Immigration: provide certain Bangladesh nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 4652), [28SE] BANGLADESH ADJUSTMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4652), [28SE] BANK ENTERPRISE ACT Bills and resolutions Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3617), [1AP] BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT Bills and resolutions FRS: include money laundering activities in the consideration of certain applications (see H.R. 3760), [29AP] BANK PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: use of electronic authentication technology (see H.R. 3472), [17MR] BANKRUPTCY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent and facilitate the bankruptcy and debt restructuring process relative to farmers (see H.R. 4645), [25SE] ------reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4672), [1OC] (see H.R. 4697), [5OC] (see H.R. 4831), [14OC] Business and industry: modify application of liquidation cases (see H.R. 3801), [6MY] Financial institutions: revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 4239), [16JY] (see H.R. 4393), [4AU] Laws: reform (see H.R. 3146, 3150), [3FE] ------reform (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Real estate: limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (see H.R. 3693), [21AP] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Motions Laws: reform (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] Reports filed Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Financial Contract Netting Improvement Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4393) (H. Rept. 105-688), [9SE] Private Trustee Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2592) (H. Rept. 105-663), [31JY] Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105- 556), [3JN] BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3150, provisions, [28SE] Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3150), [3FE] Enact (H.R. 3150): consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Motions Enact (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------conference report, [9OC] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105-799), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105- 794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] BANKS see Financial Institutions BANNEKER, BENJAMIN Bills and resolutions Washington Interdependence Council: establish a memorial to Benjamin Banneker in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3499), [18MR] BARCIA, JAMES A. (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced Computers: minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] EPA: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 4242), [16JY] Health: permit exception from guaranteed issue requirement for certain coverage to be applied separately to parts of the small group market based upon employer size (see H.R. 4008), [5JN] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: approve a permit required for importation of certain wildlife items taken in Tajikistan (see H.R. 4760), [9OC] BARR, BOB (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 124), [25JN] Clean Air Act: modify application of certain provisions relative to inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4157), [25JN] Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] Congress: voting requirement for committees to seek immunity for witnesses (see H.R. 3854), [13MY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area (see H.R. 4391), [4AU] Drugs: rescheduling of flunitrazepam into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (see H.R. 3093), [27JA] Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation (see H.R. 4318), [23JY] Firearms: clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 3954), [22MY] ------prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and regulate retention of resulting information (see H.R. 3949), [22MY] Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4196), [14JY] ------nullify effect of certain provisions of various Executive orders (see H.R. 4861), [20OC] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: prevent expenditure of Federal funds to investigate circumstances relating to death (see H.R. 4524), [9SE] Law enforcement officers: ensure that States provide due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 4681), [2OC] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] Privacy: repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 4197), [14JY] ------repeal law creating unique health care identifiers for all citizens in order to create national medical history database (see H.R. 4312), [22JY] Transportation: provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] USIA: repeal authority for administration of an au pair program (see H.R. 3092), [27JA] BARRETT, BILL (a Representative from Nebraska) Appointments Conferee: S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] Bills and resolutions introduced Agricultural Market Transition Act: provide supplemental payments to farm owners and producers who have entered into production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 4580), [16SE] BARRETT, THOMAS M. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Bills and resolutions introduced Bankruptcy: limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (see H.R. 3693), [21AP] Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: nullify certain operational regulations (see H.R. 3767), [30AP] BARSHEFSKY, CHARLENE (U.S. Trade Representative) Bills and resolutions Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] ------take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4761, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Actions Relative to European Union Failure To Comply With the Rulings of the World Trade Organization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105-805), [9OC] BARTLETT, ROSCOE G. (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced Historic buildings and sites: allow private ownership and use of certain secondary structures and surplus lands in national historical parks under certain conditions (see H.R. 4158), [25JN] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] Monuments and memorials: authorize the construction of a monument to honor those who have served the Nation's civil defense and emergency management programs (see H.R. 3719), [23AP] BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] [[Page 2944]] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] Bills and resolutions introduced Courts: rules for payment of damage awards for future losses in certain health care liability actions (see H.R. 4791), [10OC] Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Administration: establish (see H.R. 3639), [1AP] House Rules: require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 456), [4JN] (see H. Res. 503), [16JY] Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 111), [26FE] BASS, CHARLES F. (a Representative from New Hampshire) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: provide State grants for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 4026), [10JN] Education: allow a Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses (see H.R. 3282), [26FE] Health: importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of breast cancer (see H. Res. 565), [1OC] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding (see H. Res. 399), [26MR] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 3749), [29AP] BATEMAN, HERBERT (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries (see H.R. 3981), [3JN] BATTIN, JAMES F. Bills and resolutions James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (see H.R. 3696), [21AP] Reports filed James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, MT: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3696) (H. Rept. 105-617), [14JY] BEACHES related term(s) Coastal Zones Bills and resolutions Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (see H.R. 3445), [12MR] Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] Reports filed Oceans Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 105-718), [15SE] BECERRA, XAVIER (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Community development: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] BEECHMAN, LAURIE Bills and resolutions Coins: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4199), [14JY] BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Human rights: violations relative to most-favored-nation status (see H. Con. Res. 237), [5MR] Messages Most-Favored-Nation Status for Belarus: President Clinton, [3JN] BELGIUM, KINGDOM OF Bills and resolutions World War II: commend veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge (see H.J. Res. 132), [8OC] BENTSEN, KEN (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see H.R. 3216), [12FE] Medicaid: permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 3640), [1AP] Medicare: ensure proper payment of approved nursing and paramedical education programs (see H.R. 4736), [8OC] ------reimbursement of routine patient care costs for individuals participating in approved clinical trials (see H.R. 3283), [26FE] National Flood Insurance Program: improve pre-disaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 4832), [14OC] BEREUTER, DOUG (a Representative from Nebraska) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Afghanistan: establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections (see H. Res. 361), [12FE] Dept. of Agriculture: balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria used in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4319), [23JY] Foreign policy: support broad-based agricultural and rural development in sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 3636), [1AP] (see H.R. 4283), [21JY] International Financial Institution Reexamination and Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 4719), [7OC] Japan: eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (see H. Res. 392), [24MR] Southeast Asia: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] Sri Lanka: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 350), [4FE] BERMAN, HOWARD L. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] Bills and resolutions introduced International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 283), [22MY] BERRY, MARION (a Representative from Arkansas) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Children and youth: international cooperation in cases involving the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (see H. Con. Res. 224), [25FE] Financial institutions: insist that certain institutions uphold the trade liberalization commitments made by Asian countries receiving assistance from such institutions (see H.R. 3353), [5MR] Medicare: exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3284), [26FE] ------limit payments for drugs or biological products (see H.R. 3139), [3FE] Prescription Drug Price Monitoring Commission: establish (see H.R. 3925), [21MY] BIG PINEY, WY Bills and resolutions Power resources: allow oil and gas leasing agreements for certain lands (see H.R. 3878), [14MY] Reports filed Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] BIG SKY LUMBER CO. Bills and resolutions Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] Reports filed Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] BILBRAY, BRIAN P. (a Representative from California) Appointments Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] Bills and resolutions introduced California: designate Otay Mountain region as wilderness (see H.R. 3950), [22MY] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 3206), [12FE] Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT Bills and resolutions Repeal (see H.R. 3720), [23AP] BILIRAKIS, MICHAEL (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [22AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of HHS: revise and extend certain women's health research and prevention activities programs (see H.R. 4683), [2OC] Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 3572), [27MR] Taxation: designation of overpayments for use in biomedical research conducted through NIH (see H.R. 3563), [26MR] BILLINGS, MT Bills and resolutions James F. Battin Federal Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3696), [21AP] Reports filed James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, MT: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3696) (H. Rept. 105-617), [14JY] BILLINGS COUNTY, ND Reports filed Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in the National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2574) (H. Rept. 105-471), [30MR] BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons Bills and resolutions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] ------prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] Veterans: extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] Messages Export of Chemical and Biological Weapons Material and Technology: President Clinton, [30AP] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, [9JN], [29JY] BIOMATERIALS ACCESS ASSURANCE ACT Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [14JY] [[Page 2945]] BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2183): consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] Motions Enact (H.R. 2183): consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2183, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3526): consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] BIPARTISAN NO TOBACCO FOR KIDS ACT Bills and resolutions Tobacco products: settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] BIPARTISAN PANEL TO DESIGN LONG-RANGE SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3095), [27JA] (see H.R. 3546), [25MR] Establish (H.R. 3546): consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] Motions Establish (H.R. 3546), [29AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105- 498), [28AP] National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] BIRDS Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: study effects of double-crested cormorants on commercial and recreational fish species and prepare population management strategy (see H.R. 4754), [8OC] Endangered species: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4302), [22JY] (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] ------protection of the California spotted owl and its habitat (see H.R. 3467), [17MR] Endangered Species Act: reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] Hunting and trapping: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] ------clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 2863), consideration (see H. Res. 521), [9SE] ------use receipts from the sale of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps to promote additional stamp purchases (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] Poultry Products Inspection Act: cover certain birds for use as human food (see H.R. 4828), [13OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2863, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 105-698), [9SE] Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2863) (H. Rept. 105-542), [19MY] Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] BIRTH CONTROL Bills and resolutions Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors through certain family planning projects (see H.R. 4721), [7OC] Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 3682), [1AP] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] Motions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, [23JY] Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), [15JY] Reports filed Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from Georgia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station, Thomasville, GA: designate (see H.R. 4661), [1OC] BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Monuments and memorials: extend authority to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4573), [15SE] BLACKS see African Americans BLACKWELL, J. KENNETH Appointments Census Monitoring Board, [11FE] BLAGOJEVICH, ROD R. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced DePaul University: anniversary (see H. Res. 527), [10SE] Firearms: prohibit Internet and mail-order sales of ammunition without a license to deal in firearms and require licensed firearms dealers to record certain sales (see H.R. 4114), [23JN] ------regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 3833), [12MY] BLILEY, TOM (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] ------H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [22AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign commerce (see H.R. 4353), [30JY] Crime: prohibit convicted felons from collecting damages for injuries suffered during the commission of a crime (see H.R. 4446), [6AU] Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see H.R. 3792), [5MY] District of Columbia: improve adoption system (see H.R. 4792), [10OC] Federal employees: allow agencies to reimburse for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 4793), [10OC] Health: revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 4382), [3AU] House of Representatives: permit payments to reimburse Members, officers, and employees for qualified adoption expenses (see H. Res. 593), [10OC] Pesticides: clarify circumstances in which a substance is considered to be a pesticide chemical (see H.R. 4679), [2OC] Taxation: treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 4765), [9OC] ------treatment of amounts received under State programs providing compensation for birth-related injuries (see H.R. 4139), [25JN] Conference reports Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629), [16JY] Reports filed Biomaterials Access Assurance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [14JY] Bone Marrow Donation and Transplantation Program: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 105-538), [18MY] Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 105-494), [27AP] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number To Assist Consumers in Identifying Domestically-Produced Merchandise: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 563) (H. Rept. 105-759), [1OC] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22JY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Energy Conservation and Production Act Extension of Certain Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4017) (H. Rept. 105-727), [17SE] Extend Time Required for Construction of Hydroelectric Power Projects: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2841) (H. Rept. 105-510), [6MY] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Arkansas: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 105-748), [25SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Colorado: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 105-509), [6MY] Financial Information Privacy Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [25SE] Financial Services Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), [28JA] International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] Mammography Quality Standards Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 105-713), [14SE] Matter of Franklin L. Haney: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 105-792), [7OC] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [30JY] National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 105-477), [1AP] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] NRC Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3532) (H. Rept. 105-680), [6AU] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act: Committee of Conference (House) (S. 1260) (H. Rept. 105-803), [9OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105- 640), [21JY] Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3888) (H. Rept. 105-801), [8OC] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] [[Page 2946]] Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2369) (H. Rept. 105-425), [3MR] BLIND see Disabled BLOOD DONORS see Health BLOOMINGTON, IN Bills and resolutions USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America'' to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University Slavics Collection (see H.R. 4083), [18JN] BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Oregon) Bills and resolutions introduced Little Sandy River: protection of watershed as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit (see H.R. 4525), [9SE] Telecommunications: require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (see H.R. 4018), [9JN] BLUNT, ROY (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] Railroads: permit State and local governments to adopt or enforce certain speed limits for trains (see H.R. 3812), [7MY] Taxation: provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] Tobacco products: waive certain sanctions against States that penalize minors' drivers licenses for purchasing or possessing tobacco products (see H.R. 4159), [25JN] Trademarks: protection against dilution (see H.R. 3119), [28JA] BOEHLERT, SHERWOOD L. (a Representative from New York) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Disasters: authorize predisaster mitigation programs, streamline the administration of disaster relief, and control the costs of disaster assistance (see H.R. 3869), [14MY] BOEHNER, JOHN A. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Armey, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 386), [17MR] Committee on Commerce (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 515), [3AU] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Tariff: televisions (see H.R. 3602), [31MR] BOMBINGS see Terrorism BONILLA, HENRY (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Costa Rica: protection of lives and property rights from squatters (see H. Con. Res. 306), [23JY] Medicare: allow certain military retirees and their dependents a special enrollment period to qualify for TRICARE demonstration sites (see H.R. 4160), [25JN] BONIOR, DAVID E. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 370), [26FE] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3100), [27JA] (see H.R. 3510), [19MR] Religion: support tolerance toward Muslims (see H. Con. Res. 322), [6AU] BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Conservation of natural resources: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] BONO, MARY (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced California: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 4699), [5OC] Forest Service: Recreational Fee Demonstration Program termination (see H.R. 4447), [6AU] Bills and resolutions relative to Bono, Sonny: tribute (see H. Res. 338), [27JA] BONO, SONNY (a former Representative from California) Appointments Sonny Bono funeral attendees, [27JA] Bills and resolutions relative to Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] Tribute (see H. Res. 338), [27JA] BOOKS see Literature BORDER SMOG REDUCTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105- 634), [20JY] BORSKI, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Housing: ensure that tenant-based rental assistance programs are carried out in an efficient and fair manner (see H.R. 3545), [25MR] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3579), [27MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (see H. Res. 402), [30MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 416), [30AP] Armed Forces: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 4056), [11JN] ------withdrawal (see H. Con. Res. 227), [26FE] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Conference reports Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579), [30AP] Messages Dayton Accords Implementation Policy Report: President Clinton, [29JY] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] Motions Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), [31MR], [23AP] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-504), [30AP] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] Investigation of Iranian Arms Shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 105-804), [9OC] Withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces From Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Con. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 105-442), [16MR] BOSTON, MA Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] BOSWELL, LEONARD L. (a Representative from Iowa) Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: reform the conservation reserve program relative to treatment of nonprofit organizations renting land from a State or political subdivision (see H.R. 3451), [12MR] Dept. of HHS: delay effective date of the final rule relative to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (see H.R. 3584), [30MR] Drug abuse: combat methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 4315), [23JY] Education: grants to local educational agencies for additional teachers and facilities to accommodate disruptive students (see H.R. 4833), [14OC] Firearms: treatment of muzzle loading firearms as antique firearms (see H.R. 3140), [3FE] Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] Merchant marine industry: protect seamen against economic reprisal (see H.R. 3955), [22MY] National Commission on Reforming and Simplifying the Federal Tax Code: establish (see H.R. 4038), [11JN] BOTSWANA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Democracy: efforts (see H. Res. 373), [26FE] BOUCHER, RICK (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Bills and resolutions Homosexuals: allow restrictions on hiring of homosexuals as scout masters (see H. Res. 474), [16JN] BOYD, ALLEN (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] BOYD, JOSEPH S. Bills and resolutions Law enforcement officers: clarify status as public safety officer relative to payment of death benefits (see H.R. 4589), [16SE] BRADY, KEVIN (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] BRANTON, WILEY A., SR. Bills and resolutions Wiley A. Branton, Sr., Memorial Highway, Pine Bluff, AR: designate (see H.R. 3250), [24FE] BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: prohibit importation of papayas into the U.S. and certain territories until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 3771), [30AP] [[Page 2947]] Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT Bills and resolutions IMF: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to certain employees (see H.R. 3785), [30AP] BRIDGES related term(s) Roads and Highways Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] George Washington Memorial Parkway: prohibit construction of new facilities and structures along certain parts (see H.R. 4334), [24JY] Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries (see H.R. 4143), [25JN] Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (see H.R. 3525), [19MR] BRISTOL, TN Bills and resolutions Music and dance: recognize the contributions of the cities of Bristol, TN, and Bristol, VA, and their people to the origins and development of country music (see H. Con. Res. 214), [11FE] BRISTOL, VA Bills and resolutions Music and dance: recognize the contributions of the cities of Bristol, TN, and Bristol, VA, and their people to the origins and development of country music (see H. Con. Res. 214), [11FE] BRITISH-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP Appointments Members, [15OC] BROADCASTING see Radio; Television BROWN, CORRINE (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Wildfires: express condolences and support to victims and commend efforts of firefighters in Florida (see H. Con. Res. 298), [16JY] BROWN, GEORGE E., JR. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [23AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced ExploraVision Awards Program: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 279), [21MY] Forest Service: authority to purchase lands within the boundaries of certain national forests in California to include the Angeles National Forest (see H.R. 3770), [30AP] Native Americans: mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (see H.R. 4448), [6AU] BROWN, SHERROD (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see H. Con. Res. 219), [12FE] (see H.J. Res. 126), [22JY] Insurance: coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4559), [14SE] Medicare: payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 3855), [13MY] BROWNSVILLE, TX Bills and resolutions Reynaldo G. Garza-Filemon B. Vela, Sr., U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3675), [1AP] BRYANT, ED (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: provide that persons sentenced to life imprisonment by a court-martial may not be granted parole for at least 30 years (see H.R. 3906), [20MY] El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [3AU] Taxation: exclude dividends paid by tobacco companies from gross income relative to youth smoking reduction targets (see H.R. 3908), [20MY] Tobacco products: limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] BUDGET--U.S. Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: exclude receipts and disbursements from the budget (see H.R. 3564), [26MR] Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 118), [11MY] (see H.J. Res. 124), [25JN] ------making continuing (see H.J. Res. 128), [16SE] (see H.J. Res. 133), [9OC] (see H.J. Res. 134), [12OC] (see H.J. Res. 135), [14OC] (see H.J. Res. 136), [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 137), [19OC] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 128), consideration (see H. Res. 541), [16SE] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3579), [27MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (see H. Res. 402), [30MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 416), [30AP] ------making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3580), [27MR] ------making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3580), consideration (see H. Res. 473), [16JN] Budget process: reform relative to use of joint resolutions, emergency spending, spending accountability, Federal insurance programs, pay-go requirements, decision enforcement, and mitigation of bias (see H.R. 4837), [14OC] Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Congress: require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation changing discretionary spending limits, or pay-as-you-go requirements, if the budget for the current or immediately preceding year was not in surplus (see H.R. 3832), [12MY] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation that allows outlays to exceed revenues (see H.R. 3091), [27JA] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (see H.J. Res. 131), [7OC] Congressional Budget Act: application of points of order to unreported measures in the House of Representatives (see H.R. 4343), [29JY] Dept. of Defense: provide that appropriations for national defense functions for fiscal year 1999 may not exceed the amount authorized for fiscal year 1998 (see H.R. 3685), [1AP] District of Columbia: provide budget autonomy (see H.R. 4054), [11JN] Education: reductions in school class size (see H.R. 3876), [14MY] Federal budget: guarantee honesty (see H.R. 4012), [5JN] ------proposed user fees in Presidential budget (see H.R. 3989), [3JN] ------provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (see H.R. 4174), [25JN] ------setting forth for 1999-2003 (see H. Con. Res. 284), [3JN] ------setting forth for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284), consideration (see H. Res. 455), [3JN] ------treatment of any future budget surpluses (see H. Con. Res. 216), [11FE] Government: reduce Federal spending in several programs (see H.R. 3556), [25MR] ------reduce waste, fraud, and error by making improvements in Federal management and debt collection practices, payment systems, and benefit programs (see H.R. 4243), [16JY] (see H.R. 4857), [20OC] ------require a balanced Federal budget, repayment of the national debt, and Social Security system solvency (see H. Con. Res. 228), [26FE] LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] Line Item Veto Act: direct savings toward reducing the public debt when used during Federal budget surplus years (see H.R. 3228), [12FE] Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H. Con. Res. 321), [5AU] Save Social Security First Reserve Fund: establish (see H.R. 3207), [12FE] Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 3351), [5MR] (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------exclude old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program outlay and revenue totals from OMB and CBO budget pronouncements (see H.R. 4503), [6AU] ------investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses into program (see H. Res. 340), [27JA] ------prohibit privatization (see H. Res. 483), [23JN] Surplus: use for payroll tax rebates and increased discretionary nondefense spending (see H.R. 4379), [31JY] Taxation: allow reductions in the discretionary spending limits to be used to offset tax cuts (see H.R. 3707), [22AP] ------require CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 4452), [6AU] Tobacco products: specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] Conference reports Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579), [30AP] Messages Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 1999: President Clinton, [3FE] Budget Rescissions: President Clinton, [27JY] District of Columbia Budget Request: President Clinton, [29JY] District of Columbia Courts Budget Request: President Clinton, [16MR] Federal Advisory Committees Report: President Clinton, [14JY] School Class Size Reductions: President Clinton, [11MY] Motions Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), [31MR], [23AP] Federal budget: proposed user fees in Presidential budget (H.R. 3989), [5JN] Reports filed Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 284, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 105-565), [3JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 128, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 541) (H. Rept. 105-724), [16SE] [[Page 2948]] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-504), [30AP] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105- 738), [23SE] Making the Federal Government Accountable--Enforcing the Mandate for Effective Financial Management: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-664), [31JY] 1998 Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 105-807), [10OC] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-475), [31MR] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-600), [24JN] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-642), [23JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-662), [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-722), [16SE] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-555), [3JN] Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-590), [22JN] Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3580) (H. Rept. 105-470), [27MR] BUFFALO, NY Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] BUFFALO COIN ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4448), [6AU] BUILDING EFFICIENT SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AND EQUITY ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2400, provisions, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2400): consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] ------corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] Conference reports Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Motions Enact (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------conference report, [22MY] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACT Motions Enact (S. 1605), [12MY] BUNNING, JIM (a Representative from Kentucky) Bills and resolutions introduced Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: exclude receipts and disbursements from the budget (see H.R. 3564), [26MR] Medicare: establish a demonstration project to increase awareness of the availability of costsharing assistance to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4662), [1OC] Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 3351), [5MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] Tariff: ziram (see H.R. 3446), [12MR] Taxation: capital gains treatment on the transfer of a franchise (see H.R. 3641), [1AP] ------exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (see H.R. 3991), [4JN] ------provide exemptions relative to public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4346), [29JY] ------reduce the per dose tax on vaccines (see H.R. 3217), [12FE] BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Bills and resolutions Haskell Indian Nations University: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4482), [6AU] Native Americans: establish temporary court to hear claims against the U.S. relative to tribal trust fund accounts (see H.R. 4485), [6AU] ------technical corrections to certain laws (see H.R. 4068), [16JN] ------transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see H.R. 4087), [18JN] Pine River Project: convey facilities and allow jurisdictional transfer of lands between the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture (see H.R. 3715), [23AP] Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Taxation: collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel sold on Indian lands (see H.R. 3966), [22MY] Reports filed Administrative Procedures for Extension of Federal Recognition to Certain Indian Groups: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1154) (H. Rept. 105-737), [23SE] Consideration of H.R. 4259, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 105-779), [5OC] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4259) (H. Rept. 105-700), [9SE] Miccosukee Tribe Clarification of Rights in Florida: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 105-708), [11SE] Native American Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4068) (H. Rept. 105-733), [18SE] BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS Bills and resolutions Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (see H.R. 4620), [24SE] BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Bills and resolutions Big Piney, WY: allow oil and gas leasing agreements for certain lands (see H.R. 3878), [14MY] California: designate all unreserved and unappropriated coastal rocks and islands as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 3911), [20MY] Dept. of the Interior: dissolve the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 4091), [19JN] ------purchase of the Wilcox ranch in Eastern Utah for management as a wildlife habitat (see H.R. 4289), [21JY] ------reimbursement for certain damages relative to BLM bonding regulations (see H.R. 4610), [23SE] Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 4630), [25SE] George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain lands (see H.R. 3226), [12FE] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] Oregon: clarify BLM authority to make sales and exchanges of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3542), [24MR] Rogue River National Forest: convey administrative site and use proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings (see H.R. 3796), [5MY] ------transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal lands and clarify BLM authority to sell and exchange other Federal lands in Oregon (see H.R. 4326), [24JY] Reports filed Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Recognition of Certain Native American Communities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2812) (H. Rept. 105-716), [15SE] Big Piney, WY, Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance in Alaska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4326) (H. Rept. 105-810), [12OC] BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: implement agreement conveying title for the Clear Creek Distribution System to the Clear Creek Community Services District (see H.R. 3706), [22AP] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] Montana: conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir (see H.R. 3963), [22MY] Pine River Project: convey facilities and allow jurisdictional transfer of lands between the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture (see H.R. 3715), [23AP] Public works: conveyance of various reclamation project facilities to local water authorities (see H.R. 4389), [4AU] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] [[Page 2949]] Texas: authorize prepayment of amounts due under a water reclamation project contract for the Canadian River Project (see H.R. 3687), [1AP] Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District: convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project (see H.R. 3677), [1AP] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Motions Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), [29JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] Reclamation Project Facilities Conveyance to Local Water Authorities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 105-785), [6OC] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] BUREAU OF THE CENSUS related term(s) Department of Commerce Bills and resolutions Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for 2000 decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 246), [17MR] ------require asking of certain questions concerning the availability of a personal computer in the home and access to the Internet (see H.R. 4270), [17JY] BURLINGTON RESOURCES OIL & GAS CO. Reports filed Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in the National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2574) (H. Rept. 105-471), [30MR] BURMA Bills and resolutions U.N.: occupation of seat reserved for Burma by a representative of the National League for Democracy (see H. Res. 603), [15OC] BURR, RICHARD (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4383), [3AU] Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 4449), [6AU] BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons (see H.R. 4039), [11JN] Dept. of Education: conduct a study on the availability of educational instruction in the English language to student citizens in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 4766), [9OC] Federal employees: allow use of medical savings accounts under health benefits program (see H.R. 3166), [5FE] GAO: reform appointment process for the Comptroller General and Deputy Comptroller General (see H.R. 4296), [22JY] Indian Self-Determination Act: repeal a provision which exempts certain former officers and employees of the U.S. from restrictions related to aiding and advising Indian tribes (see H.R. 3218, 3219), [12FE] Law enforcement officers: tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service (see H. Res. 422), [7MY] Steven Schiff Post Office, Albuquerque, NM: designate (see H.R. 3630), [1AP] Reports filed Civil Service Retirement System Actuarial Redeposit Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2566) (H. Rept. 105-757), [1OC] Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Establishment: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [3JN] Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvements: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2883) (H. Rept. 105-429), [10MR] Federal Employee Leave Time Relative to Services as an Organ Donor: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2943) (H. Rept. 105-752), [28SE] Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 105-462), [24MR] Federal Retirement Coverage Corrections Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [14JY] Greater Access to Child Care Services for Federal Employees: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4280) (H. Rept. 105-756), [1OC] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4259) (H. Rept. 105-700), [9SE] Investigation of Political Fundraising Improprieties and Possible Violations of Law: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-829), [12NO] Investigation of White House Computer System Conversion and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-828), [12NO] Make Percentage Limitations on Contributions to the Federal Employee Thrift Savings Plan Comparable to Amount Limitations on Elective Deferrals: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2526) (H. Rept. 105-809), [10OC] Making the Federal Government Accountable--Enforcing the Mandate for Effective Financial Management: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-664), [31JY] Medicare Home Health Services--No Surety in Fight Against Fraud and Waste: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-821), [15OC] Refusal of Attorney General Janet Reno To Produce Subpoenaed Documents: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-728), [17SE] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] BUSES see Common Carriers; Motor Vehicles BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Agricultural Market Transition Act: ensure that certain rice farms continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts (see H.R. 3339), [5MR] ------provide supplemental payments to farm owners and producers who have entered into production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 4580), [16SE] ------retroactive lifting of caps on loan rates for marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 4615), [23SE] Agriculture: provide protections to suppliers of commodities (see H.R. 3744), [29AP] Akal Security, Inc.: relief (see H.R. 3944), [21MY] Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3377), [5MR] Antitrust policy: treatment of video programming for multichannel distribution (see H.R. 3559), [26MR] Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve consumers' access to airline industry information (see H.R. 4742), [8OC] ------enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares (see H.R. 3160), [4FE] (see H.R. 4577), [16SE] ------liability requirements for air carrier baggage (see H.R. 3337), [5MR] ------prohibit sale of international routes (see H.R. 4547), [10SE] Bankruptcy: modify application of liquidation cases (see H.R. 3801), [6MY] ------reform laws (see H.R. 3146, 3150), [3FE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] ------revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 4239), [16JY] (see H.R. 4393), [4AU] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3740), [28AP] Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary (see H. Res. 451), [3JN] Children and youth: establish early childhood education services referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain dependent care services (see H.R. 4102), [22JN] ------promote youth entrepreneurship education and training (see H.R. 4175), [25JN] China, People's Republic of: ensure that U.S. persons do not conduct certain business with the People's Liberation Army or the People's Armed Police (see H.R. 4433), [6AU] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 121), [4JN] China, Republic of: tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] Clean Air Act: provide 2-year period prior to statutory reclassification of areas that fail to attain clean air standards (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 4797), [10OC] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic [[Page 2950]] of China (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 463), [9JN] ------establish (H. Res. 463), consideration (see H. Res. 476), [17JN] Community development: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] ------provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3617), [1AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] ------reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] ------encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] ------minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] ------prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 4350), [29JY] (see H.R. 4427), [6AU] ------prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] ------promote online commerce and communications and protect consumers and service providers from unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 4124), [24JN] ------protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 4667), [1OC] ------provide that actions, including ones to recover damages, resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met (see H.R. 4240), [16JY] ------require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] Congress: importance of enacting patient protection legislation (see H. Con. Res. 293), [22JN] Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] Contracts: provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 3701), [21AP] ------require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to each subcontractor under a Federal contract (see H.R. 3700), [21AP] Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration (see H. Res. 390), [24MR] Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3893), [19MY] Courts: establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (see H.R. 4785), [10OC] ------impose certain conditions relative to the appointment of masters in Federal actions (see H.R. 3183), [11FE] Crime: prohibit ticket scalping (see H.R. 3951), [22MY] ------provide penalties for murders of armored car crew members (see H.R. 3253), [24FE] ------provide protection from personal intrusion for commercial purposes (see H.R. 3224), [12FE] (see H.R. 4425), [6AU] Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] ------require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] ------require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Dept. of Agriculture: establish a pilot program for milk producers and cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk handlers (see H.R. 4360), [30JY] ------make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] Dept. of Commerce: provide grants to improve job skills in specific industries (see H.R. 3270), [25FE] Dept. of Defense: conveyance of certain national defense reserve fleet vessels to The Victory Ship, Inc. (see H.R. 4678), [1OC] ------require consideration of percentage of work to be performed in the U.S. in the evaluation of contracts (see H.R. 3838), [12MY] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] ------purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] Dept. of HUD: establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance business (see H.R. 4145), [25JN] ------modernize requirements and establish consensus process for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3634), [1AP] Dept. of Labor: treatment of immigration relative to certain information technology occupations (see H.R. 3273), [25FE] Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with hybrid transactions (see H.R. 4663), [1OC] Dept. of Transportation: require study and report on certain practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access to microcredit (see H. Res. 475), [17JN] District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] ------reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] Drugs: promote drug-free workplace programs (see H.R. 3853), [13MY] Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens' associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 3627), [1AP] ------cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] ------control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 3232), [12FE] Education: computation of Impact Aid Program payments to local educational agencies relative to certain children living in military housing constructed by private developers (see H.R. 4133), [24JN] ------establish professional development partnerships (see H.R. 3115), [27JA] Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), consideration (see H. Res. 461), [9JN] ------minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors (see H.R. 4540), [10SE] ------reform standard for classifying technical workers as independent contractors for employment tax purposes (see H.R. 3819), [7MY] ------require certain employers who close plants to negotiate possible ways to continue to use the plant and equipment for continued employment purposes (see H.R. 3397), [5MR] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] FCC: eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see H.R. 3171), [5FE] ------repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), consideration (see H. Res. 403), [30MR] (see H. Res. 428), [12MY] ------monitor compliance with commitments made in connection with a merger or acquisition (see H.R. 4420), [6AU] ------offer interest-bearing transaction accounts and negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest payments on demand deposits, and require FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 4082), [18JN] ------prohibit fees for using teller windows (see H.R. 4811), [12OC] ------provide framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (see H.R. 4870), [20OC] Firearms: require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices (see H.R. 4441), [6AU] ------revocation of dealer licenses for willful sales to minors (see H.R. 4443), [6AU] Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] Foreign Assistance Act: require that certain assistance be in the form of credits redeemable only for U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 3800), [6MY] Foreign trade: clarify rules of origin for certain textile products (see H.R. 4526), [9SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] Free enterprise: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign commerce (see H.R. 4353), [30JY] FRS: include money laundering activities in the consideration of certain applications (see H.R. 3760), [29AP] FTC: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media (see H. Con. Res. 318), [5AU] ------regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements (see H.R. 4581), [16SE] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] ------ensure incorporation of risk assessments and cost benefit analyses in the rulemaking process (see H.R. 4863), [20OC] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3310), [3MR] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (H.R. 3310), consideration (see H. Res. 396), [25MR] ------reliquidation of certain entries of self-tapping screws (see H.R. 3407), [5MR] ------require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4049), [11JN] Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling (see H.R. 3887), [14MY] ------prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals (see H. Res. 418), [30AP] (see H. Res. 566), [1OC] Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 4277), [20JY] [[Page 2951]] ------limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] ------limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 3535), [24MR] ------permit exception from guaranteed issue requirement for certain coverage to be applied separately to parts of the small group market based upon employer size (see H.R. 4008), [5JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] Homeowners Protection Act: consumer protections relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 4435), [6AU] House Rules: require a three-fifths majority on legislation increasing the minimum wage (see H. Res. 496), [25JN] ------require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] Insurance: assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] ------require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a conversion option if the plan is terminated (see H.R. 4709), [6OC] Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] ------respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 328), [18SE] (see H. Con. Res. 350), [12OC] (see H. Res. 598), [14OC] IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 490), [24JN] Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper markets (see H. Con. Res. 233), [4MR] ------eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (see H. Res. 392), [24MR] Job Training Partnership Act: establish regional private industry councils for labor market areas that are located in more than one State (see H.R. 3271), [25FE] ------funding of incentive bonuses to certain job training providers that place large percentages of individuals in certain occupations (see H.R. 3272), [25FE] Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 4770), [9OC] Lumber industry: modify the requirements for paying Federal timber sale receipts (see H.R. 4267), [17JY] Medicare: establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4674), [1OC] ------provide that funds received from a tobacco industry settlement shall be used for part A (see H.R. 3172), [5FE] ------reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4726), [7OC] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3510), [19MR] New York: disposition of Governors Island (see H.R. 3884), [14MY] NLRB: assert jurisdiction over horseracing and dogracing industries (see H.R. 3825), [11MY] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246, 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] OSHA: require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Pensions: waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 3632), [1AP] Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 3610), [31MR] ------prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3847), [12MY] Political campaigns: permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (see H.R. 4310), [22JY] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] ------management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] Prescription Drug Price Monitoring Commission: establish (see H.R. 3925), [21MY] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Railroads: ensure effective competition by improving regulation of rates and abandoned lines (see H.R. 4488), [6AU] Real estate: notification of property owners relative to exercise of eminent domain by private nongovernmental entities (see H.R. 3319), [4MR] SBA: review and adjust size standards used to determine whether certain enterprises are small businesses relative to competing for Federal contracts (see H.R. 3681), [1AP] ------women's business centers funding (see H.R. 4078, 4086), [18JN] SEC: limit collection of certain fees (see H.R. 4120), [23JN] (see H.R. 4213), [14JY] (see H.R. 4269), [17JY] Ships and vessels: reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no longer in use (see H.R. 4156), [25JN] ------stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise ship trade (see H.R. 4673), [1OC] Small business: establish minimum standards of fair conduct in franchise sales and franchise business relationships (see H.R. 4841), [14OC] ------protection from litigation excesses (see H.R. 3382), [5MR] ------provide grants to microenterprise organizations to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs (see H.R. 4179), [25JN] Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3412), [10MR] Social Security: prohibit privatization (see H. Res. 483), [23JN] Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (H.R. 1702), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 572), [5OC] Sports: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3817), [7MY] States: use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 3241), [12FE] Tariff: clarify review policies for certain antidumping cases (see H.R. 3432), [10MR] ------paper industry chemicals (see H.R. 3344), [5MR] (see H.R. 3487), [18MR] ------reliquidation of certain entries of certain thermal transfer multifunction machines (see H.R. 4520), [6AU] Taxation: allow a credit for certain corporations which have substantial employee ownership and encourage stock ownership by employees (see H.R. 3562), [26MR] ------allow credits to small businesses for certain expenses of long-term training of employees in highly skilled metalworking trades (see H.R. 3110), [27JA] ------allow deduction for health insurance costs for individuals who are not eligible to participate in employer subsidized health plans (see H.R. 3475), [17MR] ------allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage (see H.R. 4472), [6AU] ------allow employers a deduction for training expenses (see H.R. 4451), [6AU] ------allow small employers a credit against costs incurred in establishing qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3300), [26FE] ------capital gains rates (see H.R. 4125), [24JN] (see H.R. 4454), [6AU] ------capital gains treatment on the transfer of a franchise (see H.R. 3641), [1AP] ------change basis for determination of refinery limitation on oil depletion deduction (see H.R. 3917), [20MY] ------collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel sold on Indian lands (see H.R. 3966), [22MY] ------constitutional amendment to abolish personal income, estate, and gift taxes and to prohibit the Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens (see H.J. Res. 116), [28AP] ------deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see H.R. 4810), [12OC] ------depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 3500), [18MR] ------designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------designate top performing enterprise communities as empowerment zones (see H.R. 4212), [14JY] ------disallow deductions for lobbying expenses relative to tobacco policy (see H.R. 4473), [6AU] ------eliminate capital gains tax (see H.R. 3860), [13MY] ------employer credits for expenses of providing child care services to employees (see H.R. 4782), [9OC] ------encourage construction of luxury yachts (see H.R. 3536), [24MR] ------enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] ------exclude dividends paid by tobacco companies from gross income relative to youth smoking reduction targets (see H.R. 3908), [20MY] ------exempt certain transactions at fair market value between partnerships and private foundations from the tax on self- dealing (see H.R. 4714), [7OC] ------expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 4553), [11SE] ------improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------increase amount which may be contributed to defined contribution pension plans (see H.R. 3663), [1AP] ------increase tax credit for medical research (see H.R. 4728), [7OC] ------permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 4795), [10OC] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited by employer contributions to employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 4741), [8OC] [[Page 2952]] ------promote job creation and expand small businesses in economically-distressed communities (see H.R. 3643), [1AP] ------provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones (see H.R. 3466), [16MR] ------provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] ------provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see H.R. 4538), [10SE] ------reduce individual income tax rates, prohibit increases without a national referendum, simplify the tax code, eliminate the marriage penalty, establish return-free income tax filing, and eliminate corporate welfare (see H.R. 3620), [1AP] ------repeal application of the alternative minimum tax to the transfer of stock pursuant to an incentive stock option (see H.R. 4279), [20JY] ------repeal information reporting requirement imposed on educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits (see H.R. 3127), [28JA] ------restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 4390), [4AU] ------S corporation reform (see H.R. 4285), [21JY] ------simplify individual capital gains tax (see H.R. 3623), [1AP] ------treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 4765), [9OC] ------treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 4173), [25JN] ------treatment of certain net operating losses for farmers (see H.R. 4565), [14SE] ------treatment of certain transfers of assets and liabilities to a corporation (see H.R. 4852), [19OC] ------treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 3304), [3MR] ------treatment of estate taxes on the disposition of property produced by a qualified family-owned business (see H.R. 4640), [25SE] ------treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 3227), [12FE] (see H.R. 4521), [7AU] ------treatment of gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 4031), [10JN] ------treatment of high technology job training expenses (see H.R. 3274), [25FE] ------treatment of information technology job training expenses (see H.R. 4025), [10JN] ------treatment of liquor and beer retailers (see H.R. 4140), [25JN] ------treatment of meals furnished to employees at a place of business (see H.R. 3834), [12MY] (see H.R. 4106), [22JN] (see H.R. 4638), [25SE] ------treatment of natural gas gathering lines (see H.R. 3913), [20MY] ------treatment of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see H.R. 3222), [12FE] ------treatment of small business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 3667), [1AP] ------treatment of small coach builders relative to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 4165), [25JN] ------treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 3533), [24MR] (see H.R. 3558), [26MR] ------treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small businesses (see H.R. 4134), [24JN] Telecommunications: ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority over intrastate telecommunications (see H.R. 4801), [10OC] ------promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (H.R. 1872), consideration (see H. Res. 419), [5MY] ------require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (see H.R. 4018), [9JN] Telephones: protect consumers against spamming, slamming, and cramming (see H.R. 4176), [25JN] ------protect consumers from cramming of charges on telephone bills (see H.R. 3798), [6MY] (see H.R. 3990), [4JN] ------require carriers to completely and accurately itemize charges and taxes collected with telephone bills (see H.R. 4305), [22JY] ------strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 3749), [29AP] (see H.R. 3888), [14MY] Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 4352), [29JY] ------reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] (see H.R. 4449), [6AU] (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] Textile industry and fabrics: modify marketing of certain silk products and containers (see H.R. 3294), [26FE] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3474), [23MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] ------limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------provide crop insurance, extension services, and administration of price support and quota programs at no expense to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3664), [1AP] ------provide economic assistance to tobacco farmers, workers, and communities dependent on tobacco production with funds contributed by tobacco product manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 3867), [14MY] ------provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and stabilize tobacco quota fluctuations (see H.R. 3264), [25FE] (see H.R. 3437), [11MR] ------reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 3868), [14MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] Tourist trade: establish a public-private partnership between the U.S. travel and tourism industry and every level of Government to make the U.S. the premiere tourist destination in the world (see H.R. 4631), [25SE] Trademark Act: amend to provide protection for trade dress (see H.R. 3163), [5FE] Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (see H.R. 3891), [19MY] ------protection against dilution (see H.R. 3119), [28JA] Unemployment: make permanent self-employment assistance programs (see H.R. 3773), [30AP] Veterans: enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States, private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies abroad (see H.R. 3213), [12FE] Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] (see H.R. 3159), [4FE] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676), [24JN] Messages State of Small Business: President Clinton, [5MY] Telecommunications Payments to Cuba: President Clinton, [4MR] Motions Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, [10OC] IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), [22MY] ------restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, [25JN] Reports filed Airline Service Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept. 105-822), [15OC] Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Biomaterials Access Assurance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [14JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105- 549), [22MY] Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105-582), [16JN] Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 105-494), [27AP] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 490) (H. Rept. 105-602), [24JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 105-507), [5MY] Consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 105-572), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3310, Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 105-466), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), [18MR] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number To Assist Consumers in Identifying Domestically-Pro [[Page 2953]] duced Merchandise: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 563) (H. Rept. 105-759), [1OC] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Drug-Free Workplace Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 105-462), [24MR] Financial Contract Netting Improvement Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4393) (H. Rept. 105-688), [9SE] Financial Services Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), [28JA] Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-599), [24JN] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1659) (H. Rept. 105-704), [11SE] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [30JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [10SE] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 105-558), [3JN] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Small Business Investment Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3412) (H. Rept. 105-450), [17MR] Technology Transfer Commercialization Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), [14JY] Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3888) (H. Rept. 105-801), [8OC] Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3891) (H. Rept. 105-650), [28JY] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] Vessel Hull Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 105-436), [11MR] Veterans Reemployment Rights Relative to States, Private Employers, and Servicemen Employed by U.S. Companies Abroad: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3213) (H. Rept. 105-448), [17MR] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] BUYER, STEPHEN E. (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] BWCAW ACCESSIBILITY AND FAIRNESS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1739) (H. Rept. 105-500), [29AP] BYRD, JAMES, JR. Bills and resolutions Crime: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] CALCASIEU PARISH, LA Bills and resolutions Real estate: clarify the applicability of authority to release restrictions and encumbrances on certain property (see H.R. 4029), [10JN] CALIFORNIA Appointments Sonny Bono funeral attendees, [27JA] Bills and resolutions Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 3482), [17MR] Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel (see H.R. 4699), [5OC] American River Watershed: provide for improved flood protection (see H.R. 3698), [21AP] Bono, Sonny: tribute (see H. Res. 338), [27JA] Carrizo Plain National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 3604), [31MR] Coastal zones: designate all unreserved and unappropriated coastal rocks and islands as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 3911), [20MY] Colusa Basin Watershed: develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects (see H.R. 4223), [15JY] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Courts: provide for additional place of holding court for the Western Division of the Central Judicial District (see H.R. 4161), [25JN] Dams: authorize the construction of temperature control devices at Folsom Dam (see H.R. 4079), [18JN] ------provide outlet modifications to Folsom Dam, study reconstruction of Northfork American River Cofferdam, and transfer all right, title, and interest in and to the Auburn Dam (see H.R. 4111), [23JN] Dept. of the Interior: implement agreement conveying title for the Clear Creek Distribution System to the Clear Creek Community Services District (see H.R. 3706), [22AP] ------land exchange involving the El Portal Administrative Site (see H.R. 4230), [15JY] ------participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Alameda County Brackish Water Desalination Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3996), [4JN] El Dorado Irrigation District: convey the Sly Park Dam and Reservoir (see H.R. 4048), [11JN] Endangered species: protection of the California spotted owl and its habitat (see H.R. 3467), [17MR] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] Foreign Trade Zones Board: expand a certain foreign trade zone to include an area of the municipal airport of Chico, CA (see H.R. 3350), [5MR] Forest Service: authority to purchase lands within the boundaries of certain national forests in California to include the Angeles National Forest (see H.R. 3770), [30AP] Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries (see H.R. 4143), [25JN] Kern County, CA: convey Forest Service property in exchange for county lands suitable for inclusion in Sequoia National Forest (see H.R. 4023), [9JN] Merced County, CA: authorize the use of certain land for an elementary school (see H.R. 3220), [12FE] Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] Native Americans: restore Federal recognition to the Native Americans of the Graton Rancheria (see H.R. 4434), [6AU] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] Otay Mountain region: designate as wilderness (see H.R. 3950), [22MY] Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: amend to provide a loan to the Madera-Chowchilla Power Authority (see H.R. 3302), [2MR] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate (see H.R. 3295), [26FE] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: use of water conserved by lining the All-American Canal (see H.R. 4392), [4AU] Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3973), [22MY] Motions Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Reports filed Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3482) (H. Rept. 105-654), [29JY] Advisory Council on California Indian Policy Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3069) (H. Rept. 105-571), [9JN] California Indian Land Transfer Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2742) (H. Rept. 105-575), [10JN] Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Folsom Dam Construction of Temperature Control Devices: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4079) (H. Rept. 105-717), [15SE] Folsom Dam Outlet Modifications, Northfork American River Cofferdam Reconstruction Study, and Auburn Dam Transfer to California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4111) (H. Rept. 105-811), [12OC] Forest Service Property Conveyance in Kern County, CA, in Exchange for County Lands Suitable for Inclusion in the Sequoia National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4023) (H. Rept. 105-815), [12OC] Granite Watershed Enhancement and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 105-527), [12MY] [[Page 2954]] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3295) (H. Rept. 105-520), [7MY] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] CALIFORNIA INDIAN LAND TRANSFER ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2742) (H. Rept. 105-575), [10JN] CALLAHAN, SONNY (a Representative from Alabama) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4569), [15SE] Tariff: KL540 (see H.R. 3414), [10MR] ------methyl thioglycolate (see H.R. 3415), [10MR] Reports filed Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] CALVERT, KEN (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced FTC: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media (see H. Con. Res. 318), [5AU] CAMBODIA, STATE OF Bills and resolutions Elections: call for free and impartial elections (see H. Res. 361), [12FE] Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Cambodia (see H. Res. 533), [11SE] CAMP, DAVE (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization, [22JY] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Tariff: gasoline, alternative motor fuels, and motor oil (see H.R. 3452), [12MR] Taxation: treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes (see H.R. 4069), [17JN] CAMPAIGN REFORM AND ELECTION INTEGRITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] CAMPBELL, EDGAR C., SR. Bills and resolutions Edgar C. Campbell, Sr., U.S. Post Office, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 3939), [21MY] CAMPBELL, TOM (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Africa: relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea (see H. Con. Res. 292), [19JN] Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 227), [26FE] China, Republic of: representation in international institutions (see H. Con. Res. 338), [8OC] Economy: require CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 4452), [6AU] Elections: establish uniform poll closing time for Presidential elections (see H.R. 3153), [4FE] Financial institutions: encourage a strong community-based banking system (see H.R. 4684), [2OC] Foreign aid: debt forgiveness for certain Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (see H. Con. Res. 337), [8OC] Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 4277), [20JY] Housing: remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing (see H.R. 3435), [11MR] Somalia: economic, (see H. Con. Res. 339), [8OC] Taxation: allow employers a deduction for training expenses (see H.R. 4451), [6AU] ------exempt certain transactions at fair market value between partnerships and private foundations from the tax on self- dealing (see H.R. 4714), [7OC] ------treatment of interest on education loans (see H.R. 4846), [15OC] Volunteer workers: exempt certain food bank volunteers from the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3152), [4FE] CANADA Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP], [12MY] Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: reduce barriers between U.S. and Canadian agricultural products (see H. Res. 583), [8OC] Immigration: extend date by which an automated entry-exit control system must be developed (see H.R. 4658), [1OC] ------personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 3540), [24MR] St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3147), [3FE] CANADY, CHARLES T. (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. 3117), [28JA] Courts: appointment of additional Federal judges in the middle and southern districts of Florida (see H.R. 3154), [4FE] Dept. of Agriculture: authority relative to plant protection and quarantine (see H.R. 3766), [30AP] Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty (see H.R. 4019), [9JN] Social Security: provide a more equitable application of the earnings test in the first year of eligibility for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 4369), [31JY] Reports filed Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 105-439), [12MR] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), [6AU] CANNON, CHRIS (a Representative from Utah) Bills and resolutions introduced Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3265), [25FE] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] Howard C. Nielson Post Office Building, Provo, UT: designate (see H.R. 3120), [28JA] Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 3625), [1AP] San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3625), [1AP] CANVASBACK MISSION, INC. Bills and resolutions Coast Guard: conveyance of certain vessels (see H.R. 3924), [20MY] CAPITAL GAINS TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3623), [1AP] CAPITAL PUNISHMENT related term(s) Courts Bills and resolutions Correctional institutions: encourage formation of Lifer Groups (see H. Con. Res. 256), [31MR] Crime: death penalty sentencing for smuggling of certain drugs (see H.R. 3671), [1AP] Mexico: renegotiation of extradition treaty so that the possibility of capital punishment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects to the U.S. (see H. Res. 381), [5MR] CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS Appointments National Health Museum Commission, [21AP] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [24MR], [21AP] Bills and resolutions American Luge Association: authorizing use of Grounds for races (see H. Con. Res. 305), [23JY] Capitol Police: increase mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 4415), [5AU] ------tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut for acts of heroism (see H. Con. Res. 311), [27JY] ------use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H. Con. Res. 310), [27JY] Capitol Visitor Center: establish (see H.R. 4347), [29JY] Conservation of energy: development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the Congress (see H. Con. Res. 280), [21MY] Diseases: authorizing use of Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event (see H. Con. Res. 238), [9MR] Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327, 327), [18SE] Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 255), [30MR] Holocaust: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (see H. Con. Res. 206), [28JA] Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing use of Grounds for performances (see H. Con. Res. 265), [29AP] Mandela, Nelson R.: use of the rotunda for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal (see H. Con. Res. 326), [14SE] Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 317), [4AU] National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 263), [28AP] Special Olympics: authorizing use of Grounds for torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 262), [28AP] U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H.R. 4354), [30JY] Reports filed Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-521), [7MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-514), [6MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' Breast Cancer Survivors Event: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-438), [12MR] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Performances Sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure [[Page 2955]] (House) (H. Con. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-513), [6MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-512), [6MY] CAPPS, LOIS (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced California: provide for additional place of holding court for the Western Division of the Central Judicial District (see H.R. 4161), [25JN] Carrizo Plain National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 3604), [31MR] Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] Education: grants to provide integrated classroom-related computer training for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4552), [11SE] Medicare: extend the contracts of certain managed care organizations (see H.R. 4720), [7OC] CARDIN, BENJAMIN L. (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced Foreign trade: clarify rules of origin for certain textile products (see H.R. 4526), [9SE] Insurance: require health insurance plans to provide external appeals in cases of adverse determinations involving experimental treatments, significant costs, or serious medical conditions (see H.R. 3469), [17MR] Medicare: clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services (see H.R. 3259), [25FE] ------comprehensive financing for graduate medical education (see H.R. 4739), [8OC] ------ensure access to comparable prescription drug coverage in Medigap policies relative to termination of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4862), [20OC] Ripken, Cal, Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 568), [2OC] CARE FOR POLICE SURVIVORS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] CARGO TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Aviation; Merchant Marine Industry; Railroads; Shipping Industry; Transportation Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] Dept. of Justice: provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] Dept. of Transportation: collection of user fees for navigational assistance services (see H.R. 3674), [1AP] Railroads: ensure effective competition by improving regulation of rates and abandoned lines (see H.R. 4488), [6AU] Ships and vessels: allow certain foreign freight vessels to transport common ground clay as bulk cargo (see H.R. 4490), [6AU] ------limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign- built freight vessels (see H.R. 4236), [16JY] St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3147), [3FE] CARIBBEAN NATIONS Bills and resolutions Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4302), [22JY] (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 3173), [5FE] Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (see H.R. 4757), [9OC] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: eliminate requirement that family members of eligible aliens be Nicaraguan or Cuban nationals (see H.R. 4020), [9JN] ------provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 3553), [25MR] Pope John Paul II: tribute to visit to Cuba (see H. Res. 362), [12FE] Messages National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, [25FE] Telecommunications Payments to Cuba: President Clinton, [4MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] CARLSBAD, NM Reports filed National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105-496), [28AP] CAROL CITY, FL Bills and resolutions Postal Service: designate buildings in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami, FL (see H.R. 4052), [11JN] CARTER, TIM LEE (a former Representative from Kemtucky) Bills and resolutions relative to Tim Lee Carter Post Office, Tompkinsville, KY: designate (see H.R. 3864), [13MY] CASPER, WY Bills and resolutions Dick Cheney Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3453), [12MR] Reports filed Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3453) (H. Rept. 105-519), [7MY] National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Assistance Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2186) (H. Rept. 105-459), [24MR] CASTLE, MICHAEL N. (a Representative from Delaware) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Child Nutrition Act: simplify program operations and improve program management (see H.R. 3873), [14MY] Children and youth: provide children with increased access to food and nutrition assistance during the summer (see H.R. 3871), [14MY] ------provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to improve the quality and availability of after-school programs (see H.R. 4621), [24SE] Coins: require design of obverse side of one dollar coin to depict the Statue of Liberty (see H.R. 4329), [24JY] Dept. of the Treasury: allow greater discretion relative to the placement of the required inscriptions on quarter dollars issued under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program (see H.R. 3301), [2MR] Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities (see H.R. 4590), [17SE] National School Lunch Act: extend the authority of the commodity distribution program (see H.R. 3872), [14MY] Tariff: deltamethrin (see H.R. 3589), [30MR] ------diclofop-methyl (see H.R. 3586), [30MR] ------pigment red 177 (see H.R. 3585), [30MR] ------piperonyl butoxide (see H.R. 3587), [30MR] ------resmethrin (see H.R. 3592), [30MR] ------thidiazuron (see H.R. 3590), [30MR] ------tralomethrin (see H.R. 3588), [30MR] ------triflusulfuron methyl (see H.R. 3591), [30MR] WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (see H.R. 3874), [14MY] CELLULAR TELEPHONE PROTECTION ACT Motions Enact (S. 493), [26FE] CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS related term(s) National Cemeteries Bills and resolutions Arlington National Cemetery: disclosure of identity of any individual for whom a waiver of eligibility requirements for interment is granted (see H.R. 3089), [27JA] ------enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 3145), [3FE] (see H.R. 3211), [12FE] ------establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial (see H.R. 3252), [24FE] Dept. of Defense: assure a minimum size for honor guard details at funerals of veterans (see H.R. 3653), [1AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY: designate (see H.R. 4385), [3AU] New Castle, NH: land conveyance (see H.R. 4614), [23SE] Veterans: furnishing of burial flags to certain deceased members of the Selected Reserve (see H.R. 3668), [1AP] ------increase burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans (see H.R. 4708), [6OC] Reports filed Arlington National Cemetery Interment Eligibility Requirements: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3211) (H. Rept. 105-458), [24MR] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] CENSUS Appointments Census Monitoring Board, [11FE] Bills and resolutions Computers: require asking of certain questions concerning the availability of a personal computer in the home and access to the Internet (see H.R. 4270), [17JY] Population: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for 2000 decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 246), [17MR] CENSUS BUREAU see Bureau of the Census CENSUS MONITORING BOARD Appointments Members, [11FE] CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION Bills and resolutions Autism: surveillance and research of autism and related developmental diseases to implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (see H.R. 4725), [7OC] Dept. of HHS: revise and extend certain women's health research and prevention activities programs (see H.R. 4683), [2OC] Drug abuse: prohibit needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3714), [22AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3712), [22AP] (see H.R. 3717), [23AP] [[Page 2956]] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (see H. Res. 409), [28AP] Firearms: protect children from violence (see H.R. 4073), [17JN] Health: establish a national registry of information on traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries (see H.R. 4800), [10OC] Motions Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), [29AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] CENTRAL AMERICA Bills and resolutions Costa Rica: protection of lives and property rights from squatters (see H. Con. Res. 306), [23JY] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Ecuador: human rights and due process violations (see H. Res. 353), [5FE] El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [3AU] Foreign policy: extradition of Salvadorans (see H. Res. 569), [2OC] Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see H. Con. Res. 222), [12FE] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: eliminate requirement that family members of eligible aliens be Nicaraguan or Cuban nationals (see H.R. 4020), [9JN] ------provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 3553), [25MR] Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions Congress: establish a process for agency employees to submit urgent concerns to Congress (see H.R. 3829), [12MY] George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence, Langley, VA: designate (see H.R. 3821), [7MY] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3694), [21AP] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3694), consideration (see H. Res. 420), [6MY] Korczak, Boris: recognize and compensate for intelligence gathering services rendered during the cold war (see H.R. 3136), [28JA] Conference reports Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3694), [5OC] Motions Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3694), conference report, [7OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3694, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 420) (H. Rept. 105-511), [6MY] Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3829) (H. Rept. 105-747), [25SE] Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105-780), [5OC] ------Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105-508), [5MY] CHABOT, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Algeria: human rights violations (see H. Res. 374), [2MR] Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] Drugs: limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada (see H.R. 3633), [1AP] CHAMBLISS, SAXBY (a Representative from Georgia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] CHARITIES related term(s) Nonprofit Organizations; Tax-Exempt Organizations Bills and resolutions Education: establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs (see H.R. 4665), [1OC] States: provide tax credits for contributions to charitable organizations relative to delivery of welfare services (see H.R. 4255), [16JY] ------use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 3241), [12FE] Taxation: allow designation of charity contributions on tax returns and establish the Checkoff for Charity Commission to ensure payment of contributions (see H.R. 4865), [20OC] ------allow tax credits for certain non-public school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 4780), [9OC] ------designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] Volunteer workers: exempt certain food bank volunteers from the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3152), [4FE] Reports filed Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105- 556), [3JN] CHARLESTON, SC Bills and resolutions Marybelle H. Howe Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4041), [11JN] Richard E. Fields Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4042), [11JN] CHECKOFF FOR CHARITY COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Taxation: allow designation of charity contributions on tax returns and establish the Checkoff for Charity Commission to ensure payment of contributions (see H.R. 4865), [20OC] CHELAN COUNTY, WA Bills and resolutions Wenatchee National Forest: transfer certain lands of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 3520), [19MR] Reports filed Transfer of Certain Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Lands to the Wenatchee National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3520) (H. Rept. 105-560), [3JN] CHEMICAL WEAPONS related term(s) Weapons Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: require additional public education, outreach, and participation relative to the disposal of napalm and certain other materials (see H.R. 3404), [5MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] ------prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] Veterans: extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] Messages Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction Cost-Sharing Arrangements: President Clinton, [16JN] Export of Chemical and Biological Weapons Material and Technology: President Clinton, [30AP] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, [9JN], [29JY] CHEMICALS Bills and resolutions Clean Air Act: proposed rulemaking relative to the transport, in the eastern U.S., of ozone pollution and oxides of nitrogen (see H.R. 3690), [1AP] (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] Dept. of Defense: require additional public education, outreach, and participation relative to the disposal of napalm and certain other materials (see H.R. 3404), [5MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] Drugs: conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving similar amounts of cocaine base (see H.R. 3898), [19MY] National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] Pesticides: clarify circumstances in which a substance is considered to be a pesticide chemical (see H.R. 4679), [2OC] Tariff: acetic acid, (5-chloro-8-quinolinyl)oxy-,1-methyhexyl ester (see H.R. 3359), [5MR] ------acetic acid, 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(tetrahydro-3-oxo-1H, 3H- 1,3,4 thiadiazolo 3,4-a pyridazin-1-ylidene) amino phenyl thio-, methyl ester (see H.R. 3360), [5MR] ------anti-cancer drugs (see H.R. 3386, 3387), [5MR] ------benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-methyl (see H.R. 3431), [10MR] ------benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[[3-[[2-hydroxy-3-[[4-methoxyphenyl) amino]carbonyl]-1-naphtha-lenyl]azo]-4-methylbenzoyl]amino]-, calcium salt (2:1) (see H.R. 3192), [11FE] ------benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-2-[[5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-(3- sulfophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]azo]-5-methyl-, calcium salt (1:1) (see H.R. 3202), [11FE] ------benzoic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5- yl) amino] (see H.R. 3190), [11FE] ------benzoic acid, 4-[[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]-2-[[2- hydroxy-3-[[(2-methoxyphenyl)amino]carbonyl]-1-naphthalenyl]-, methyl ester (see H.R. 3199), [11FE] ------benzoic acid, 2-[[3-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-1H-benzimidazol- 5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl]azo]-, butyl ester (see H.R. 3197), [11FE] ------butanamide, N,N'-(3,3'dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'- diyl)bis[2-[2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxo- (see H.R. 3196), [11FE] ------butanamide, N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-3- oxo-2-[[2-(trifluoro-methyl)phenyl]azo]- (see H.R. 3198), [11FE] ------butanamide, 2,2'-[1-2,-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1- phenyleneazo)]bis[N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)- 3-oxo- (see H.R. 3201), [11FE] [[Page 2957]] ------butanamide, 2,2'-[3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'- diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)- 3-oxo (see H.R. 3195), [11FE] ------calcium oxytetracycline (see H.R. 3363), [5MR] ------carbamic acid (U-9069) (see H.R. 3425), [10MR] ------chemicals (see H.R. 3325), [4MR] ------chloroacetone (see H.R. 3362), [5MR] ------deltamethrin (see H.R. 3589), [30MR] ------DEMT (see H.R. 3268), [25FE] ------dialkylnaphthalene sulfonic acid sodium salt (see H.R. 3365), [5MR] ------diclofop-methyl (see H.R. 3586), [30MR] ------DPX-E6758 (see H.R. 3427), [10MR] ------DPX-E9260 (see H.R. 3426), [10MR] ------ethyl 2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy) ethyl carbamate (see H.R. 3369), [5MR] ------ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (see H.R. 3480), [17MR] ------ferroniobium (see H.R. 3959), [22MY] ------finished petroleum derivatives (see H.R. 3422, 3423), [10MR] ------5-tertiary butyl-isophthalic acid (see H.R. 3409), [10MR] (see H.R. 4512), [6AU] ------4-[[5-[[[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-2- methoxyphenyl]azo]-N-(5-chloro-2,4-dimethoxyphen yl)-3- hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxamide (see H.R. 3191), [11FE] ------4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-phenylamino-pyrimidine (see H.R. 3367), [5MR] ------HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 3328), [4MR] (see H.R. 3384, 3385, 3388, 3389, 3390, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394), [5MR] (see H.R. 3428), (see H.R. 3429), [10MR] (see H.R. 3477), [17MR] (see H.R. 4190, 4191), [25JN] ------KL540 (see H.R. 3414), [10MR] ------KN001 (hydrochloride) (see H.R. 3244), [12FE] ------methyl tertiary-butyl ether (see H.R. 3421), [10MR] ------methyl thioglycolate (see H.R. 3415), [10MR] ------N-[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]-4-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H- benzimidazol-5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo] benzamide (see H.R. 3194), [11FE] ------niobium oxide (see H.R. 3123), [28JA] ------N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-5-methyl-4- [(methylamino)sulphonyl]phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-carboxaminde (see H.R. 3193), [11FE] ------O,O-dimethyl-S-5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3 (2H)-yl- methyl- dithiophosphate (see H.R. 3368), [5MR] ------1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-di-hydro-2-oxo- 1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)amino carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo]-, dimethyl ester (see H.R. 3200), [11FE] ------1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-triazin-2-yl)-3-2-(3,3,3- trifluoropropyl)-phenylsulfonyl-urea (see H.R. 3370), [5MR] ------organic luminescent pigments, dyes and fibers for security applications and 4-Hexylresorcinol (see H.R. 3417), [10MR] ------orthonitrophenyl (see H.R. 3361), [5MR] ------paper industry chemicals (see H.R. 3344), [5MR] (see H.R. 3487), [18MR] ------peroxide stabilizer and compounding chemicals (see H.R. 3348), [5MR] (see H.R. 3491), [18MR] ------photography products chemicals (see H.R. 3347), [5MR] (see H.R. 3490), [18MR] ------piperonyl butoxide (see H.R. 3587), [30MR] ------polyethylene base materials (see H.R. 3430), [10MR] ------polymethine sensitizing dyes for photo/imaging applications and certain fluorozirconium compounds (see H.R. 3418), [10MR] ------polyvinyl butyral (see H.R. 3327), [4MR] ------propanoic acid, 2-4-(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-pyridinyl)oxy- phenoxy-2-propynyl ester (see H.R. 3357), [5MR] ------purified terephthalic acid (see H.R. 3501), [18MR] ------resmethrin (see H.R. 3592), [30MR] ------rimsulfuron technical (see H.R. 3424), [10MR] ------sodium bentazon (see H.R. 3967), [22MY] ------sodium N-methyl-N oleoyl taurate (see H.R. 3364), [5MR] ------streptomycin sulfate (see H.R. 3356), [5MR] ------tebufenozide (see H.R. 3416), [10MR] ------textile industry and water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3343), [5MR] (see H.R. 3486), [18MR] ------textile industry chemicals (see H.R. 3349), [5MR] (see H.R. 3492), [18MR] ------thidiazuron (see H.R. 3590), [30MR] ------3-4,6-bis(difluoromethoxy)-pryimidin-2-yl-1-(2-methoxy- carbonylphenylsulfonyl) urea (see H.R. 3371), [5MR] ------3-(6-methoxy-4-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1-2-(2- chloroethoxy)-phenylsulfonyl-urea (see H.R. 3372), [5MR] ------tralomethrin (see H.R. 3588), [30MR] ------trifluoromethylaniline (see H.R. 3354), [5MR] ------triflusulfuron methyl (see H.R. 3591), [30MR] ------2,4 dichloro 3,5 dinitro benzotrifluoride (see H.R. 3358), [5MR] ------2-chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-(tri-fluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl- 6-fluorobenzenemethanamine (see H.R. 3355), [5MR] ------2-ethylhexanoic acid (see H.R. 3326), [4MR] ------(2S, 4R)/(2R, 4S)/(2R, 4R)/(2S, 4S)-1-[2-4-(4-chloro- phenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl]-1H- 1,2,4-triazole (see H.R. 3373), [5MR] ------vanadium pentoxide (anhydride) (see H.R. 3124), [28JA] ------water treatment and beauty care products chemicals (see H.R. 3346), [5MR] (see H.R. 3489), [18MR] ------water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3345), [5MR] (see H.R. 3488), [18MR] Reports filed Speed Trafficking Life in Prison Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105-711), [14SE] CHENEY, DICK (a former Representative from Wyoming) Bills and resolutions relative to Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: designate (see H.R. 3453), [12MR] Reports filed Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3453) (H. Rept. 105-519), [7MY] CHENOWETH, HELEN (a Representative from Idaho) Bills and resolutions introduced Federal Register: specify consistent and informative format for notices of Federal agency rulemaking proposals (see H.R. 4162), [25JN] Public lands: use of alternative arrangements for windstorm- damaged national forests and grasslands in Texas (see H.R. 4345), [29JY] CHESIMARD, JOANNE Bills and resolutions Cuba: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 244), [17MR], (see H. Con. Res. 254), [30MR] CHESTNUT, JACOB J. Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (see H. Con. Res. 311), [27JY] ------use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 310), [27JY] Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327), [18SE] Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building, Oxon Hill, MD: designate (see H.R. 4516), [6AU] Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 317), [4AU] U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H.R. 4354), [30JY] CHICAGO, IL Bills and resolutions Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary (see H. Res. 451), [3JN] DePaul University: anniversary (see H. Res. 527), [10SE] John H. Sengstacke Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 4787), [10OC] CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Res. 451), [3JN] CHICAGO CUBS (baseball team) Bills and resolutions Sosa, Sammy: tribute (see H. Res. 534), [14SE] (see H. Res. 536), [15SE] CHICO, CA Bills and resolutions Foreign Trade Zones Board: expand a certain foreign trade zone to include an area of the municipal airport of Chico, CA (see H.R. 3350), [5MR] CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Crime: require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police (see H.R. 4531), [9SE] (see H.R. 4576), [15SE] Families and domestic relations: community-based family resource and support grants appropriations (see H.R. 4436), [6AU] CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACT Bills and resolutions Children and youth: establish early childhood education services referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain dependent care services (see H.R. 4102), [22JN] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3682): consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] Motions Enact (H.R. 3682), [15JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3682, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] CHILD NUTRITION ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] Bills and resolutions Children and youth: improve and extend child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3666), [1AP] Federal aid programs: simplify program operations and improve program management (see H.R. 3873), [14MY] WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (see H.R. 3874), [14MY] Conference reports WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Reports filed WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-786), [6OC] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] CHILD ONLINE PROTECTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] CHILD PROTECTION AND SEXUAL PREDATOR PUNISHMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3494): consideration (see H. Res. 465), [10JN] Motions Enact (H.R. 3494), [11JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3494, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 105-576), [10JN] [[Page 2958]] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3494) (H. Rept. 105-557), [3JN] CHILD SUPPORT PERFORMANCE AND INCENTIVE ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3130, provisions, [23AP] Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] Enact (H.R. 3130): consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3130, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] CHILDREN AND YOUTH Appointments Conferees: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization, [22JY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC], [5OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, [24JN], [9SE] Bills and resolutions Abortion: provide grants for State programs to provide pregnant women with alternatives to abortion (see H.R. 4670), [1OC] Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] Bilingual Education Act: repeal (see H.R. 3720), [23AP] Boy Scouts: allow restrictions on hiring of homosexuals as scout masters (see H. Res. 474), [16JN] Business and industry: promote youth entrepreneurship education and training (see H.R. 4175), [25JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 255), [30MR] Child Nutrition Act: simplify program operations and improve program management (see H.R. 3873), [14MY] Children's Development Commission: establish (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Clinton, President: address issue of school violence (see H. Con. Res. 287), [5JN] ------address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 512), [29JY] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] ------improve international education at postsecondary institutions (see H.R. 3311), [3MR] Computers: installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access (see H.R. 3177), [11FE] ------protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 4667), [1OC] ------require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors through certain family planning projects (see H.R. 4721), [7OC] Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 3577), [27MR], (see H.R. 4286), [21JY] ------enforcement of child custody and visitation orders (see H.R. 4164), [25JN] Crime: increase penalties for taking children hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 3438), [11MR] ------international cooperation in cases involving the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (see H. Con. Res. 224), [25FE] ------penalties for certain sex offenses against children (see H.R. 3494), [18MR] ------penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R. 3494), consideration (see H. Res. 465), [10JN] ------prohibit all private possession of child pornography (see H.R. 3185), [11FE] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 3682), [1AP] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] ------provide penalties for day care providers (see H.R. 4868), [20OC] ------provide State grants for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 4026), [10JN] ------reauthorize funding for court-appointed advocates for victims of child abuse, training programs on child abuse for judicial personnel and attorneys, and video taping of child victim testimony (see H.R. 3902), [19MY] ------reauthorize funding for grant program to encourage arrest policies relative to domestic violence (see H.R. 3901), [19MY] ------require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police (see H.R. 4531), [9SE] (see H.R. 4576), [15SE] Crime Control Act: prohibit waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age (see H.R. 4532), [9SE] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center (see H.R. 3985), [3JN] Death and dying: recognize prevention of youth suicide as a national priority (see H. Res. 548), [18SE] Dept. of Education: conduct a study on the availability of educational instruction in the English language to student citizens in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 4766), [9OC] Dept. of HHS: collection of information relative to the use of mentally disabled children and individuals in biomedical and behavioral research (see H.R. 4135), [24JN] ------Healthy Start Program funding (see H.R. 3724), [23AP] ------make grants to States and businesses to improve the quality of child care services (see H.R. 3686), [1AP] Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Diseases: increase research, treatment, and public education of Lyme disease (see H.R. 3795), [5MY] District of Columbia: improve adoption system (see H.R. 4792), [10OC] ------scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), consideration (see H. Res. 413), [29AP] Drug abuse: national drug control policy (see H. Res. 423), [7MY] Drugs: sentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses while in the presence of a minor (see H.R. 3919), [20MY] Education: allow a Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses (see H.R. 3282), [26FE] ------assist urban and rural local education agencies in raising the academic achievement of all students (see H.R. 3813), [7MY] ------computation of Impact Aid Program payments to local educational agencies relative to certain children living in military housing constructed by private developers (see H.R. 4133), [24JN] ------conduct ceremonies and other activities in public schools relative to the sacrifice and commitment of veterans (see H. Con. Res. 333), [2OC] ------dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] ------encourage local agencies to work with the private sector to provide care to children under compulsory school attendance age (see H.R. 3129), [28JA] ------encourage States to develop and implement alternative teacher certification and licensure programs (see H.R. 3440), [11MR] ------encourage use of school resource officers (see H.R. 4009), [5JN] ------ensure parental access to educational information and curriculum (see H.R. 3189), [11FE] ------ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled children (see H.R. 3930), [21MY] ------establish a program to help children and youth learn English (see H.R. 3680), [1AP] (see H.R. 3892), [19MY] ------establish a program to help children and youth learn English (H.R. 3892), consideration (see H. Res. 516), [4AU] ------establish early childhood education services referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain dependent care services (see H.R. 4102), [22JN] ------establish professional development partnerships (see H.R. 3115), [27JA] ------give gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop their capabilities (see H.R. 4127), [24JN] ------grants to local educational agencies for additional teachers and facilities to accommodate disruptive students (see H.R. 4833), [14OC] ------grants to provide integrated classroom-related computer training for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4552), [11SE] ------improve, raise standards, and attract the best teachers to public schools (see H.R. 3986), [3JN] ------improve facilities, reduce class size, and provide parents with additional educational choices for their children (see H.R. 4169), [25JN] ------increase number of teachers (see H.R. 3157), [4FE] ------increase the number of qualified early child care professionals through a student loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 3727), [23AP] ------later starting times for secondary school classes (see H. Con. Res. 296), [24JN] ------promote high-quality family literacy programs and train parents effectively to teach their children (see H.R. 4307), [22JY] ------provide flexibility to local agencies that develop voluntary public and private parental choice programs (see H.R. 3742), [28AP] ------provide grants to local agencies that agree to later starting times for secondary school classes (see H.R. 4131), [24JN] ------provide grants to local agencies to promote certain education initiatives (see H.R. 4864), [20OC] ------provide incentives to States to establish and administer periodic teacher testing and merit pay programs for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4594), [17SE] ------provide States with options relative to receipt of Federal block grant funds (see H.R. 4779), [9OC] ------reductions in school class size (see H.R. 3876), [14MY] ------require local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing for secondary school students (see H.R. 4378), [31JY] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 3248), [24FE] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] ------support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see H.R. 3296), [26FE] ------terminate social promotion in schools (see H. Res. 401), [30MR] ExploraVision Awards Program: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 279), [21MY] Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 4257), [16JY] ------reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 4450), [6AU] [[Page 2959]] Families and domestic relations: community-based family resource and support grants appropriations (see H.R. 4436), [6AU] ------establish a national registry for persons who provide intercountry adoption services (see H.R. 4677), [1OC] ------establish a national registry from which adopted children may obtain medical information voluntarily provided by birth parents (see H.R. 3237), [12FE] ------establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 3811), [7MY] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] ------provide equitable child care relief for stay at-home parents (see H. Con. Res. 202), [27JA] ------recognize importance of fathers in the raising and development of children (see H. Res. 417), [30AP] ------recognize the importance of children and families (see H. Con. Res. 302), [20JY] ------State grants to encourage fathers to become better parents (see H.R. 3314), [3MR] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Family and Medical Leave Act: amend and clarify (see H.R. 3751), [29AP] Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: improve and strengthen (see H.R. 3665), [1AP] ------reauthorize the national toll-free telephone domestic violence hotline (see H.R. 3699), [21AP] Federal aid programs: improve the quality of child care through grants and a commission on child care standards (see H.R. 4844), [15OC] ------prohibit States from imposing restrictions on additional children relative to the temporary assistance to needy families program (see H.R. 4066), [16JN] ------State eligibility for bonuses under the temporary assistance to needy families block grants relative to child poverty rates (see H.R. 4692), [2OC] Federal employees: allow agencies to reimburse for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 4793), [10OC] ------enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] ------provide greater access to child care services (see H.R. 4280), [21JY] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow option of obtaining coverage for self and children only (see H.R. 4499), [6AU] Firearms: encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] ------ensure child safety (see H.R. 4444), [6AU] ------protect children from violence (see H.R. 4073), [17JN] ------require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices (see H.R. 4441), [6AU] ------revocation of dealer licenses for willful sales to minors (see H.R. 4443), [6AU] Food: provide children with increased access to food and nutrition assistance during the summer (see H.R. 3871), [14MY] Food stamps: exception to work requirements relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4486), [6AU] Foreign policy: support developmental alternatives for child labor (see H.R. 4506), [6AU] Global March Against Child Labor: support (see H. Res. 444), [21MY] Government: make debts to governmental units for the care and maintenance of minor children nondischargeable (see H.R. 3711), [22AP] Hazardous substances: require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4241), [16JY] (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] Health: develop and implement integrated cockroach management programs in urban communities to reduce health risks to residents, especially children, suffering from asthma and asthma-related illnesses (see H.R. 3897), [19MY] ------establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------improve and extend child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3666), [1AP] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3784), [30AP] ------prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] Health care professionals: training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] Higher Education Act: establish an Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship (see H.R. 3840), [12MY] House of Representatives: permit payments to reimburse Members, officers, and employees for qualified adoption expenses (see H. Res. 593), [10OC] Human rights: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 239), [10MR] Idaho Admission Act: amend relative to sale or lease of school land (see H.R. 4166), [25JN] Immigration: eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments, suspensions, or cancellation of deportation (see H.R. 4291), [21JY] ------increase visas temporarily for backlogged spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 4504), [6AU] Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4437), (see H.R. 4463), [6AU] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: clarify requirements relative to reducing or withholding payments to States (see H.R. 3254), [24FE] ------permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 4491), [6AU] Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] ------prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713, 3713), [22AP] ------require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 4737), [8OC] Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] Medicaid: allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] ------exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 3281), [26FE] ------permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 3640), [1AP] Medicare: reimbursement for nurse-midwife services and free- standing birth centers (see H.R. 4872), [20OC] ------require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 4680), [2OC] Merced County, CA: authorize the use of certain land for an elementary school (see H.R. 3220), [12FE] Motor vehicles: prevent teenage driving while under the influence of drugs (see H.R. 3799), [6MY] National Child Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 357), [11FE] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] National Commission for Science and Mathematics Leadership: establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] National Guard: civilian youth opportunities program funding (see H.R. 4438), [6AU] National School Lunch Act: extend the authority of the commodity distribution program (see H.R. 3872), [14MY] ------revise eligibility of private organizations under the child and adult care food program (see H.R. 3405), [5MR] National Teachers Hall of Fame: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4775), [9OC] Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see H.R. 3983), [3JN] Public Health Service Act: parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] Safety: provide that children's sleepwear be manufactured in accordance with stricter flammability standards (see H.R. 3831), [12MY] Schools: ensure safety by increasing police presence (see H.R. 4224), [15JY] ------establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] ------provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to improve the quality and availability of after-school programs (see H.R. 4621), [24SE] Social Security: determination of benefit amounts relative to provision of child care or care to a chronically ill dependent relative (see H.R. 4456), [6AU] ------improve coverage of low-income children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 4767), [9OC] Sports: encourage pro sports leagues and International Olympic Committee to set clear guidelines and penalties for illegal drug use (see H. Res. 481), [19JN] SSI: reinstate the medical improvement test protection for certain low-income disabled children (see H.R. 3459), [12MR] States: penalties for releasing individuals convicted of violent crimes involving children (see H.R. 4258), [16JY] ------permit use of funds under the State Children's Health Insurance Program for coverage of uninsured pregnant women (see H.R. 3837), [12MY] ------provide medical assistance to certain legal immigrant children and increase allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4323), [23JY] Taxation: allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------employer credits for expenses of providing child care services to employees (see H.R. 4782), [9OC] ------exclude dividends paid by tobacco companies from gross income relative to youth smoking reduction targets (see H.R. 3908), [20MY] ------exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (see H.R. 3991), [4JN] ------expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4316), [23JY] ------increase child tax credit for certain children and allow such credit against the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3583), [30MR] ------increase lifetime learning credit for secondary teachers returning to school for additional training (see H.R. 3881), [14MY] ------increase maximum contribution to education savings accounts (see H.R. 4147), [25JN] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] [[Page 2960]] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for acquisition of computer hardware and software (see H.R. 4184), [25JN] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for technology-related training (see H.R. 4185), [25JN] ------repeal inflation adjustment provisions for income tax rates, standard deductions, and personal exemptions (see H.R. 3965), [22MY] ------repeal information reporting requirement imposed on educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits (see H.R. 3127), [28JA] ------require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 4198), [14JY] ------simplify child tax credit and other nonrefundable credits by repealing limits relative to alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 4489), [6AU] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------temporary waiver of minimum tax rules relative to nonrefundable personal tax credit benefits for families (see H.R. 4611), [23SE] ------treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 4765), [9OC] ------treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 4476), [6AU] ------treatment of dependent care expenses (see H.R. 3135), [28JA] (see H.R. 3176), [11FE] ------treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 4298), [22JY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3278), [25FE] (see H.R. 3307), [3MR] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 471), [16JN] ------treatment of expenses paid for attending conferences relative to a dependent child's chronic medical condition (see H.R. 4484), [6AU] Telecommunications: require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3474), [23MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] ------limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3298), [26FE] ------reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 3868), [14MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] ------specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] ------strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 3655), [1AP] ------waive certain sanctions against States that penalize minors' drivers licenses for purchasing or possessing tobacco products (see H.R. 4159), [25JN] Toms River, NJ: tribute to the Toms River East American Little League team (see H. Res. 524), [9SE] Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 309), [24JY] Unemployment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4702), [5OC] Urban areas: provide grants to organizations to develop youth intervention models (see H.R. 3607), [31MR] USIA: repeal authority for administration of an au pair program (see H.R. 3092), [27JA] WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (see H.R. 3874), [14MY] Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal property under certain conditions (see H.R. 4628), [25SE] ------support breastfeeding of newborns and encourage employers to establish workplace lactation programs (see H.R. 3531), [24MR] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Education Savings and School Excellence Act (H.R. 2646), [15JN] Higher Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 6), [26SE] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Messages National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [3MR] School Class Size Reductions: President Clinton, [11MY] Veto of H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: President Clinton, [21JY] Motions Crime: penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R. 3494), [11JN] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), [15JY] District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), [30AP], [4MY] National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (S. 2073), [1OC] Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), [7MY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), conference report, [18JN] Reports filed Child Custody Order Enforcement: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1690) (H. Rept. 105-546), [21MY] Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3494) (H. Rept. 105-557), [3JN] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 471) (H. Rept. 105-579), [16JN] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 3494, Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 105-576), [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 3892, English Language Fluency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 105-675), [4AU] Consideration of S. 1502, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-577), [15JN] Establish a Program To Help Children and Youth Learn English: Committee on Education and the Workplace (House) (H.R. 3892) (H. Rept. 105-587), [19JN] Greater Access to Child Care Services for Federal Employees: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4280) (H. Rept. 105-756), [1OC] Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-750), [25SE] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105- 649), [24JY] Sale or Lease of School Land in Idaho: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4166) (H. Rept. 105-705), [11SE] Transfer of Certain Public Lands or National Forest Lands for Use as Elementary or Secondary Schools: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2223) (H. Rept. 105-693), [9SE] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-521), [7MY] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-800), [8OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-786), [6OC] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] CHILDREN'S HEALTH EQUITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDES SECURITY (CHIPS) ACT Bills and resolutions Insurance: prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] CHILE, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: engage in negotiations with Chile to conclude a free trade agreement in the absence of fast track authority (see H. Con. Res. 348), [10OC] CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Bills and resolutions China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 300), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 301), [17JY] ------representation in international institutions (see H. Con. Res. 338), [8OC] ------tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] Chinese Democracy Party: encourage formation and protection (see H. Res. 570), [2OC] [[Page 2961]] Classified information: transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 438), [14MY] Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] ------reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 285), [3JN] ------reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con. Res. 285), consideration (see H. Res. 454), [3JN] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 463), [9JN] ------establish (H. Res. 463), consideration (see H. Res. 476), [17JN] Foreign trade: ensure that U.S. persons do not conduct certain business with the People's Liberation Army or the People's Armed Police (see H.R. 4433), [6AU] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 121), [4JN] ------prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology (see H.R. 3886), [14MY] India: condemn nuclear tests (see H. Res. 439), [14MY] International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 283), [22MY] U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human rights in the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 364), [12FE] Messages Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, [3JN] Reports filed Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105-582), [16JN] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, Reconsider Decision by President Clinton To Be Formally Received in Tiananmen Square During Visit to the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 105-564), [3JN] Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] CHINA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 300), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 301), [17JY] International economic relations: tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] International relations: representation in international institutions (see H. Con. Res. 338), [8OC] WHO: participation (see H. Con. Res. 219), [12FE] (see H.J. Res. 126), [22JY] (see H. Con. Res. 334), [7OC] CHIROPRACTORS see Health Care Professionals CHISSANO, JOAQUIM ALBERTO (President, Mozambique) Bills and resolutions Mozambique: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 556), [25SE] CHIVINGTON, JOHN Bills and resolutions Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4341), [28JY] Reports filed Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] CHRISTENSEN, JON (a Representative from Nebraska) Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3512), [19MR] European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Taxation: determination of employment status (see H.R. 3722), [23AP] ------treatment of information technology job training expenses (see H.R. 4025), [10JN] CHRISTIAN-GREEN, DONNA M. (a Delegate from the Virgin Islands) Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: promote job creation and expand small businesses in economically-distressed communities (see H.R. 3643), [1AP] Virgin Islands: allow self-determination of number of members on the legislature and number of such members constituting a quorum (see H.R. 4313), [23JY] ------commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S. Independence Day (see H. Res. 487), [23JN] (see H. Res. 495), [25JN] ------establish the District Court of the Virgin Islands as a Federal court (see H.R. 3642), [1AP] CHUGACH ALASKA CORP. Reports filed Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES related term(s) Religion Bills and resolutions Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 453), [3JN] ------protect religious liberty (see H.R. 4019), [9JN] (see H.R. 4154), [25JN] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] Taxation: designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] Motions Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), [4JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105- 556), [3JN] CIGARETTES see Tobacco Products CITIES see Urban Areas CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] CITIZEN'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4197), [14JY] CITIZENSHIP Bills and resolutions Ericson, Leif: grant honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 122), [16JN] Honduras: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 3231), [12FE] Immigration: declare certain Amerasians to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 4763), [9OC] (see H.R. 4854), [19OC] ------strengthen naturalization process (see H.R. 3341), [5MR] ------waive certain inadmissibility grounds for aliens married to U.S. citizens relative to political activity in Ireland or Northern Ireland (see H.R. 4494), [6AU] Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 3915), [20MY] Public welfare programs: food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] Residency: modify retroactively the residence requirement for certain individuals born abroad before 1953 to one citizen parent and one alien parent (see H.R. 4853), [19OC] Reports filed Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Federal Indian Services Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2314) (H. Rept. 105- 707), [11SE] CIVIL LIBERTIES Bills and resolutions Abortion: protection of reproductive health services clinics (see H. Res. 358), [11FE] Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed consent (see H.R. 4035), [11JN] Boy Scouts: allow restrictions on hiring of homosexuals as scout masters (see H. Res. 474), [16JN] Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 121), [4JN] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] Computers: ensure that prisoners are not permitted unsupervised access to any interactive computer service (see H.R. 3729), [23AP] ------require Federal regulation of online privacy protections to apply to all Federal agencies (see H.R. 4632), [25SE] Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors through certain family planning projects (see H.R. 4721), [7OC] Courts: authority for the interception of communications (see H.R. 3753), [29AP] ------confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 3577), [27MR], (see H.R. 4286), [21JY] Crime: expand prohibition on stalking (see H.R. 3747), [29AP] ------provide protection from personal intrusion for commercial purposes (see H.R. 3224), [12FE] (see H.R. 4425), [6AU] Diseases: State partner notification programs relative to HIV (see H.R. 4431), [6AU] Drugs: restrict disclosure of prescription information by pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and other pharmacy employees (see H.R. 3756), [29AP] Ecuador: human rights and due process violations (see H. Res. 353), [5FE] Education: require local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing for secondary school students (see H.R. 4378), [31JY] Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (see H.R. 4620), [24SE] Financial institutions: ensure consumer privacy protection (see H.R. 4388), [4AU] ------prevent personal financial information from being obtained under false pretenses (see H.R. 4321), [23JY] ------protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4478), [6AU] ------streamline the regulation of depository institutions and safeguard confidential banking and credit union supervisory information (see H.R. 4364), [31JY] [[Page 2962]] Firearms: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 4137), [24JN] Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries (see H.R. 4545), [10SE] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 453), [3JN] ------protect religious liberty (see H.R. 4019), [9JN] (see H.R. 4154), [25JN] Global March Against Child Labor: support (see H. Res. 444), [21MY] Health: establish penalties for prohibited uses and disclosures of individually identifiable health information and allow individuals to inspect and copy their own health information (see H.R. 3900), [19MY] ------limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas (see H.R. 3410), [10MR] Investments: require brokers, dealers, investment companies and advisers to protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4479), [6AU] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] ------NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] ------presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see H. Con. Res. 347), [9OC] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] Privacy: prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transfering, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (see H.R. 4470), [6AU] ------protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 3261), [25FE] ------repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 4197), [14JY] (see H.R. 4217), [15JY] ------repeal law creating unique health care identifiers for all citizens in order to create national medical history database (see H.R. 4281), [21JY] (see H.R. 4312), [22JY] ------strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 2369), consideration (see H. Res. 377), [4MR] Real estate: prohibit lenders from requiring access to the borrower's tax return information in residential mortgage transactions (see H.R. 4395), [4AU] Real property: private property owner rights (H.R. 992), consideration (see H. Res. 382), [10MR] Religion: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3288), [26FE] Sri Lanka: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 350), [4FE] Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration (see H.J. Res. 120), [4JN] Volunteer workers: eliminate the requirement that fingerprints be supplied for background checks (see H.R. 3398), [5MR] Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal property under certain conditions (see H.R. 4628), [25SE] Messages Cuban Democracy Act: President Clinton, [9OC] Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, [3JN] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), [4JN] Reports filed Collection of Data on Law Enforcement Traffic Stops: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 118) (H. Rept. 105-435), [11MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 992, Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 105-430), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2369, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 105-427), [4MR] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] Make Trade Relations With Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 105-653), [29JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] Financial Information Privacy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [25SE] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105- 701), [25SE] Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 992) (H. Rept. 105-424), [3MR] Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2369) (H. Rept. 105-425), [3MR] CIVIL RIGHTS Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] ------require distribution of information relative to harassment (see H.R. 3759), [29AP] Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (see H.R. 3117), [28JA] Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 4718), [7OC] Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 129), [16SE] Dept. of Education: establish demonstration projects to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3596), [30MR] Dept. of the Interior: study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] Ecuador: human rights and due process violations (see H. Res. 353), [5FE] Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation (see H.R. 4318), [23JY] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 3206), [12FE] Fair Labor Standards Act: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] Immigration: prohibit discrimination in the issuance of nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 3597), [30MR] Jefferson National Expansion Memorial: install plaque at entrance to Old Court House commemorating the Dred Scott decision (see H.R. 4163), [25JN] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: approve location of proposed memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 113), [4MR] ------prevent expenditure of Federal funds to investigate circumstances relating to death (see H.R. 4524), [9SE] ------tribute (see H. Con. Res. 247), [19MR] Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see H.R. 3216), [12FE] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 260), [1AP] Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 597), [14OC] Virgin Islands: commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S. Independence Day (see H. Res. 487), [23JN] (see H. Res. 495), [25JN] Wisconsin: commemorate sesquicentennial of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 223), [24FE] Women's Progress Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 4398), [4AU] Reports filed Approve Location of Proposed Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-589), [22JN] Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 105-439), [12MR] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] CIVIL RIGHTS ACT Bills and resolutions Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 4718), [7OC] CIVIL SERVICE see Federal Employees CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACTUARIAL REDEPOSIT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2566) (H. Rept. 105-757), [1OC] CIVIL WARS Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 4056), [11JN] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] [[Page 2963]] Messages Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] CIVIL WAR--U.S. related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: acquisition of property for Chickamauga- Chattanooga National Military Park (see H.R. 4575), [15SE] CLAIMS Bills and resolutions African Americans: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Chippewa Cree Tribe: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3658), [1AP] Colorado Ute Indian Tribes: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3478), [17MR] Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 3212), [12FE] Courts: rules for payment of damage awards for future losses in certain health care liability actions (see H.R. 4791), [10OC] Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 3778), [30AP] Native Americans: establish temporary court to hear claims against the U.S. relative to tribal trust fund accounts (see H.R. 4485), [6AU] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see H.R. 3557), [25MR] ------settlement of the reserved water rights of the Shivwits and construction of certain water projects (see H.R. 4746), [8OC] Reports filed Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Recognition of Certain Native American Communities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2812) (H. Rept. 105-716), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance in Alaska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] Narragansett Justice Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1983) (H. Rept. 105-692), [9SE] Payments to Individuals With Blood-Clotting Disorders Who Contracted HIV Due to Contaminated Blood Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [7MY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [25MR] CLARK COUNTY, NV Bills and resolutions Nevada: sale of certain land in the Ivanpah Valley to the Clark County Dept. of Aviation (see H.R. 3705), [22AP] CLASS ACTION JURISDICTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3789), [5MY] ------consideration (see H. Res. 560), [1OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3789, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 560) (H. Rept. 105-758), [1OC] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3789) (H. Rept. 105-702), [10SE] CLASSIFIED INFORMATION Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology (see H.R. 3886), [14MY] ------transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 438), [14MY] Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] CLAY, LUCIUS D. Bills and resolutions Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 346), [3FE] CLAY, WILLIAM (BILL) (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization, [22JY] ------H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Education: assist urban and rural local education agencies in raising the academic achievement of all students (see H.R. 3813), [7MY] ------reductions in school class size (see H.R. 3876), [14MY] Jefferson National Expansion Memorial: install plaque at entrance to Old Court House commemorating the Dred Scott decision (see H.R. 4163), [25JN] CLAYTON, EVA M. (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Agriculture: reform agricultural credit programs (see H.R. 3513), [19MR] CLEAN AIR ACT related term(s) Ecology and Environment Bills and resolutions Air pollution: provide 2-year period prior to statutory reclassification of areas that fail to attain clean air standards (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] EPA: implementation of revised ozone and particulate matter standards (see H.R. 3505), [19MR] ------modify application of certain provisions relative to inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4157), [25JN] Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Transportation: proposed rulemaking relative to the transport, in the eastern U.S., of ozone pollution and oxides of nitrogen (see H.R. 3690), [1AP] (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] Reports filed Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] CLEAR CREEK DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONVEYANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3706), [22AP] CLEMENT, BOB (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] CLEVELAND, OH Bills and resolutions USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America'' to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University Slavics Collection (see H.R. 4083), [18JN] CLIMATE see Weather CLOTHING INDUSTRY Bills and resolutions American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3377), [5MR] Children and youth: provide that children's sleepwear be manufactured in accordance with stricter flammability standards (see H.R. 3831), [12MY] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] Foreign trade: clarify rules of origin for certain textile products (see H.R. 4526), [9SE] Tariff: wool fabrics (see H.R. 4358), [30JY] CLYBURN, JAMES E. (a Representative from South Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Historic buildings and sites: authorizing appropriations for preservation and restoration at historically black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3266), [25FE] J.I. Washington III Post Office, Orangeburg, SC: designate (see H.R. 4044), [11JN] Layford R. Johnson Post Office, Eastover, SC: designate (see H.R. 4043), [11JN] Mamie G. Floyd Post Office, Eau Claire, SC: designate (see H.R. 4040), [11JN] Marybelle H. Howe Post Office, Charleston, SC: designate (see H.R. 4041), [11JN] Richard E. Fields Post Office, Charleston, SC: designate (see H.R. 4042), [11JN] COAL related term(s) Power Resources Bills and resolutions Mining and mineral resources: protection of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders relative to coalbed methane gas (see H.R. 4598), [18SE] COAST GUARD related term(s) Department of Transportation Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 2204), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 602), [15OC] Canvasback Mission, Inc.: conveyance of certain vessels (see H.R. 3924), [20MY] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Lake County, MN: Coast Guard conveyance of certain property to the Lake County Historical Society (see H.R. 4098), [19JN] New Castle, NH: land conveyance (see H.R. 4614), [23SE] Messages Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status: President Clinton, [24FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 4797), [10OC] COASTAL ZONES Bills and resolutions California: designate all unreserved and unappropriated coastal rocks and islands as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 3911), [20MY] Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (see H.R. 3647), [1AP] [[Page 2964]] Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (see H.R. 3445), [12MR] Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] ------prohibit charging of fees for certain uses of sand, gravel, and shell resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3972), [22MY] Ecology and environment: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 4797), [10OC] National Lighthouse Center and Museum: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4623), [24SE] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] States: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Woodbridge, NJ: extend New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail (see H.R. 4527), [9SE] Reports filed Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Extension of Authority and Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2411) (H. Rept. 105-568), [5JN] Dept. of the Interior Prohibition on Charging of Fees for Certain Uses of Sand, Gravel, and Shell Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3972) (H. Rept. 105-766), [2OC] Oceans Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 105-718), [15SE] COBLE, HOWARD (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see H.R. 3209), [12FE] Courts: enforcement of child custody and visitation orders (see H.R. 4164), [25JN] Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: restore the stenographic preference for recording depositions (see H.R. 4221), [15JY] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 3528), [23MR] Patent and Trademark Office: funding for salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3723), [23AP] Small business: establish minimum standards of fair conduct in franchise sales and franchise business relationships (see H.R. 4841), [14OC] Tariff: acetic acid, (5-chloro-8-quinolinyl)oxy-,1-methyhexyl ester (see H.R. 3359), [5MR] ------acetic acid, 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(tetrahydro-3-oxo-1H, 3H- 1,3,4 thiadiazolo 3,4-a pyridazin-1-ylidene) amino phenyl thio-, methyl ester (see H.R. 3360), [5MR] ------calcium oxytetracycline (see H.R. 3363), [5MR] ------chloroacetone (see H.R. 3362), [5MR] ------dialkylnaphthalene sulfonic acid sodium salt (see H.R. 3365), [5MR] ------ethyl 2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy) ethyl carbamate (see H.R. 3369), [5MR] ------4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-phenylamino-pyrimidine (see H.R. 3367), [5MR] ------O,O-dimethyl-S-5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3 (2H)-yl- methyl- dithiophosphate (see H.R. 3368), [5MR] ------1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-triazin-2-yl)-3-2-(3,3,3- trifluoropropyl)-phenylsulfonyl-urea (see H.R. 3370), [5MR] ------orthonitrophenyl (see H.R. 3361), [5MR] ------O-(6-chloro-3-phenyl-4-pyridazinyl)-S-octyl-carbonothioate (see H.R. 3366), [5MR] ------propanoic acid, 2-4-(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-pyridinyl)oxy- phenoxy-2-propynyl ester (see H.R. 3357), [5MR] ------sodium N-methyl-N oleoyl taurate (see H.R. 3364), [5MR] ------streptomycin sulfate (see H.R. 3356), [5MR] ------3-4,6-bis(difluoromethoxy)-pryimidin-2-yl-1-(2-methoxy- carbonylphenylsulfonyl) urea (see H.R. 3371), [5MR] ------3-(6-methoxy-4-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1-2-(2- chloroethoxy)-phenylsulfonyl-urea (see H.R. 3372), [5MR] ------trifluoromethylaniline (see H.R. 3354), [5MR] ------2,4 dichloro 3,5 dinitro benzotrifluoride (see H.R. 3358), [5MR] ------2-chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-(tri-fluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl- 6-fluorobenzenemethanamine (see H.R. 3355), [5MR] ------(2S, 4R)/(2R, 4S)/(2R, 4R)/(2S, 4S)-1-[2-4-(4-chloro- phenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl]-1H- 1,2,4-triazole (see H.R. 3373), [5MR] Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] Trademark Act: amend to provide protection for trade dress (see H.R. 3163), [5FE] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Reports filed Alternative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 105-487), [21AP] Child Custody Order Enforcement: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1690) (H. Rept. 105-546), [21MY] Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3789) (H. Rept. 105-702), [10SE] Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), [18MR] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Federal Courts Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2294) (H. Rept. 105-437), [12MR] Judicial Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1252) (H. Rept. 105-478), [1AP] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105- 661), [10SE] Patent and Trademark Office Salaries and Expenses Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 105- 528), [12MY] Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3891) (H. Rept. 105-650), [28JY] Vessel Hull Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 105-436), [11MR] COBURN, TOM A. (a Representative from Oklahoma) Bills and resolutions introduced Insurance: establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4222), [15JY] Medicare: reform payment system for home health services (see H.R. 4370), [31JY] COCONUT GROVE, FL Bills and resolutions Postal Service: designate buildings in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami, FL (see H.R. 4052), [11JN] COINS Bills and resolutions Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4199), [14JY] Dept. of the Treasury: allow greater discretion relative to the placement of the required inscriptions on quarter dollars issued under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program (see H.R. 3301), [2MR] Ericson, Leif: mint coins in conjunction with Iceland in commemoration of the millennium of the discovery of the New World (see H.R. 4624), [24SE] 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 3790), [5MY] Native Americans: mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (see H.R. 4448), [6AU] One dollar coin: require design of obverse side of one dollar coin to depict the Statue of Liberty (see H.R. 4329), [24JY] COLE, THOMAS Bills and resolutions Thomas Cole National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3109), [27JA] Reports filed Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 105-695), [9SE] COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION ANTIPIRACY ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] COLLECTIVE BARGAINING related term(s) Labor Unions Bills and resolutions NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, [11FE] Conferees: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization, [22JY] Bills and resolutions American Samoa: provide that funds for the land grant college shall not be subject to annual appropriation by the legislature (see H.R. 3142), [3FE] Civil rights: prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] DePaul University: anniversary (see H. Res. 527), [10SE] Dept. of Education: establish demonstration projects to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3596), [30MR] ------make grants for postsecondary information technology education and employment assistance projects (see H.R. 3896), [19MY] ------prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: payment of monthly educational assistance benefits to veterans enrolled at educational institutions during periods between terms (see H.R. 4537), [10SE] Education: allow a Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses (see H.R. 3282), [26FE] ------grants for public policy programs at certain institutes and schools (see H.R. 4830), [14OC] ------improve international education at postsecondary institutions (see H.R. 3311), [3MR] ------increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 3306), [3MR] ------increase Pell Grant awards to certain students (see H.R. 3269), [25FE] ------increase the number of qualified early child care professionals through a student loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 3727), [23AP] [[Page 2965]] ------support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see H.R. 3296), [26FE] ------terminate social promotion in schools (see H. Res. 401), [30MR] Employment: allow use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see H.R. 3473), [17MR] Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act: addition of Eastern Oklahoma State College on behalf of Choctaw Nation (see H.R. 3846), [12MY] Financial institutions: permit affiliation between a depository institution and the holding company successor to the Student Loan Marketing Association (see H.R. 4808), [12OC] Harassment: require distribution of information relative to harassment (see H.R. 3759), [29AP] Haskell Indian Nations University: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 411), [28AP] Historic buildings and sites: authorizing appropriations for preservation and restoration at historically black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3266), [25FE] Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: clarify requirements relative to reducing or withholding payments to States (see H.R. 3254), [24FE] Licensing: adopt codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] Medicare: comprehensive financing for graduate medical education (see H.R. 4739), [8OC] ------graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 4219), [15JY] ------graduate medical education reimbursement for certain osteopathy training programs whose operation is assumed by another hospital (see H.R. 3914), [20MY] ------payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 3855), [13MY] ------payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education programs in critical need specialty areas (see H.R. 3940), [21MY] National Black Law Students Association: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 231), [3MR] National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: implementation of recommendations on college tuition costs (see H.R. 3479), [17MR] Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Taxation: allow a deduction for post-secondary tuition and related expenses in lieu of Hope and Lifetime Learning credits (see H.R. 4072), [17JN] ------increase maximum contribution to education savings accounts (see H.R. 4147), [25JN] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------permit private educational institutions to maintain certain qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 3309), [3MR] ------repeal information reporting requirement imposed on educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits (see H.R. 3127), [28JA] ------treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 4298), [22JY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3307), [3MR] ------treatment of interest on education loans (see H.R. 4846), [15OC] ------treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, (see H.R. 3103), [27JA] Teachers: improve and strengthen recruitment and training of math and science teachers (see H.R. 3338), [5MR] Women: improve access to higher education opportunities (see H.R. 3293), [26FE] Conference reports Higher Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 6), [26SE] Motions Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 6, Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 105-499), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 4259, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 105-779), [5OC] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4259) (H. Rept. 105-700), [9SE] Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-750), [25SE] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-481), [21AP] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105- 649), [24JY] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] COLLINS, MAC (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: relief of survivors of victims killed in helicopter shooting accident in Iraq (see H.R. 4061), [16JN] Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H. Con. Res. 299), [16JY] Taxation: allow capital gains treatment and exception from the uniform capitalization rules for certain timber (see H.R. 4330), [24JY] ------deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see H.R. 4810), [12OC] ------encourage production and use of electric vehicles (see H.R. 3877), [14MY] ------treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 3304), [3MR] ------treatment of diesel fuel and gasoline used in trains (see H.R. 3549), [25MR] ------treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 3533), [24MR] COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Democracy: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Con. Res. 221), [12FE] ------tribute to democratic elections and renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 502), [15JY] Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] Weapons: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts (see H. Res. 398), [26MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, [27AP], [19OC] COLORADO Bills and resolutions Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4505), [6AU] Colorado Ute Indian Tribes: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3478), [17MR] Dept. of the Interior: Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery programs implementation funding (see H.R. 3669), [1AP] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4850), [16OC] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4341), [28JY] Reports filed FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Colorado: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 105-509), [6MY] Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] Miles Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1021) (H. Rept. 105-506), [5MY] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] COLORADO UTE INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Colorado Ute Indian Tribes: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3478), [17MR] COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA ACT Bills and resolutions Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: exclude certain lands owned by the Port of Camas-Washougal (see H.R. 4548), [10SE] COLUMBUS, OH Bills and resolutions Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 4050), [11JN] Reports filed Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, OH: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 1800) (H. Rept. 105-619), [14JY] COMBEST, LARRY (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: Federal disaster assistance to livestock producers (see H.R. 4417), [6AU] Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural credit provisions for farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4246), [16JY] COMMERCIAL SPACE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1702): Senate amendment (see H. Res. 572), [5OC] COMMISSION FOR AMERICAN MATHEMATICS LEADERSHIP ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] COMMISSION FOR THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] [[Page 2966]] COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Bills and resolutions Reauthorize (see H.R. 3117), [28JA] Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 105-439), [12MR] COMMISSION ON MAINTAINING U.S. NUCLEAR WEAPONS EXPERTISE Appointments Members, [11FE], [23SE] COMMISSION ON OCEAN POLICY Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3445), [12MR] COMMISSION ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Appointments Members, [18MY] COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE (House) Reports filed Forest Recovery and Protection Act (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105- 631), [16JY] COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (House) Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-588), [19JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-578), [16JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 4103) (H. Rept. 105-591), [22JN] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4193) (H. Rept. 105-609), [14JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-592), [22JN] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-648), [24JY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4276) (H. Rept. 105-636), [20JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4274) (H. Rept. 105-635), [20JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 4380) (H. Rept. 105- 670), [3AU] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-595), [23JN] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998 (H. Rept. 105-475), [31MR] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999 (H. Rept. 105-600), [24JN] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999 (H. Rept. 105-642), [23JY] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999 (H. Rept. 105-662), [31JY] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999 (H. Rept. 105-722), [16SE] Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999 (H. Rept. 105- 590), [22JN] Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3580) (H. Rept. 105-470), [27MR] COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 351), [5FE] (see H. Res. 369), [25FE] (see H. Res. 412), [29AP] (see H. Res. 492), [24JN] Reports filed Credit Union Membership Access Act (H.R. 1151) (H. Rept. 105-472), [30MR] Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] Financial Contract Netting Improvement Act (H.R. 4393) (H. Rept. 105-688), [9SE] Financial Information Privacy Act (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [25SE] Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act (H.R. 217) (H. Rept. 105-407), [27JA], [3MR] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105- 687), [9SE] IMF Quota Increase and Revised Borrowing Guidelines (H.R. 3114) (H. Rept. 105-454), [18MR] Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act (H.R. 1756) (H. Rept. 105-608), [14JY] Money Laundering Deterrence Act (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 105-611), [14JY] COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE (House) Bills and resolutions Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 515), [3AU] Reports filed Biomaterials Access Assurance Act (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [14JY] Bone Marrow Donation and Transplantation Program: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 105-538), [18MY] Border Smog Reduction Act (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] Child Online Protection Act (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 105-494), [27AP] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number To Assist Consumers in Identifying Domestically-Produced Merchandise (H.R. 563) (H. Rept. 105-759), [1OC] Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22JY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Energy Conservation and Production Act Extension of Certain Programs (H.R. 4017) (H. Rept. 105-727), [17SE] Extend Time Required for Construction of Hydroelectric Power Projects (H.R. 2841) (H. Rept. 105-510), [6MY] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Colorado (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 105-509), [6MY] Financial Information Privacy Act (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [25SE] Financial Services Act (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), [28JA] International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] Mammography Quality Standards Programs Revision and Extension (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 105-713), [14SE] Matter of Franklin L. Haney (H. Rept. 105-792), [7OC] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [30JY] National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reauthorization (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 105-477), [1AP] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105- 787), [8OC] NRC Appropriations (H.R. 3532) (H. Rept. 105-680), [6AU] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105-640), [21JY] Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 3888) (H. Rept. 105-801), [8OC] Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act (H.R. 3844) (H. Rept. 105-768), [2OC] Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act (H.R. 2369) (H. Rept. 105-425), [3MR] COMMITTEE ON ECONOMICS (Joint) Reports filed 1998 Economic Report of the President (H. Rept. 105-807), [10OC] COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] Crime: provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (see H. Res. 507), [21JY] Motions Crime: provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (H. Res. 507), [30JY] Reports filed Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Dollars to the Classroom Act (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Establish a Program To Help Children and Youth Learn English (H.R. 3892) (H. Rept. 105-587), [19JN] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105-453), [18MR] Higher Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-481), [21AP] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105-649), [24JY] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105-444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105-733), [18SE] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Sales Incentive Compensation Act (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 105-558), [3JN] Self-Audit Promotion Act (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Sound Scientific Practices Act (H.R. 2661) (H. Rept. 105-730), [18SE] Special Authority Relative to Investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 105-658), [29JY] Termination of Federal Aid Program Benefits for Convicted Persons (H.R. 3096) (H. Rept. 105-446), [17MR] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT (House) Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] House Rules: provide that certain bills to eliminate waste and provide reform of the executive branch are privileged (see H. Res. 600), [14OC] Political campaigns: granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Reports filed Civil Service Retirement System Actuarial Redeposit Act (H.R. 2566) (H. Rept. 105-757), [1OC] [[Page 2967]] Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Establishment (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [3JN] Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvements (H.R. 2883) (H. Rept. 105-429), [10MR] Federal Employee Leave Time Relative to Services as an Organ Donor (H.R. 2943) (H. Rept. 105-752), [28SE] Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 105-462), [24MR] Federal Retirement Coverage Corrections Act (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [14JY] Greater Access to Child Care Services for Federal Employees (H.R. 4280) (H. Rept. 105-756), [1OC] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act (H.R. 4259) (H. Rept. 105-700), [9SE] Investigation of Political Fundraising Improprieties and Possible Violations of Law (H. Rept. 105-829), [12NO] Investigation of White House Computer System Conversion and Related Matters (H. Rept. 105-828), [12NO] Make Percentage Limitations on Contributions to the Federal Employee Thrift Savings Plan Comparable to Amount Limitations on Elective Deferrals (H.R. 2526) (H. Rept. 105-809), [10OC] Making the Federal Government Accountable--Enforcing the Mandate for Effective Financial Management (H. Rept. 105-664), [31JY] Medicare Home Health Services--No Surety in Fight Against Fraud and Waste (H. Rept. 105-821), [15OC] Refusal of Attorney General Janet Reno To Produce Subpoenaed Documents (H. Rept. 105-728), [17SE] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OVERSIGHT (House) Bills and resolutions Elections: investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Motions Elections: investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Reports filed Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] FEC Appropriations (H.R. 3748) (H. Rept. 105-606), [25JN] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (House, Select) Reports filed Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act (H.R. 3829) (H. Rept. 105-747), [25SE] Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105- 508), [5MY] Investigation of Iranian Arms Shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina (H. Rept. 105-804), [9OC] COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 400), [27MR] Reports filed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Africa Seeds of Hope Act (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105- 480), [1AP] Torture Victims Relief Act (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] Tropical Forest Conservation Act (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] Withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces From Bosnia and Herzegovina (H. Con. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 105-442), [16MR] COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 354), [11FE] (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 492), [24JN] Reports filed Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 105- 532), [12MY] COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES (House) Reports filed Administrative Procedures for Extension of Federal Recognition to Certain Indian Groups (H.R. 1154) (H. Rept. 105-737), [23SE] Advisory Council on California Indian Policy Extension (H.R. 3069) (H. Rept. 105-571), [9JN] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Land Bank Protections (H.R. 2000) (H. Rept. 105-677), [5AU] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Recognition of Certain Native American Communities (H.R. 2812) (H. Rept. 105-716), [15SE] Allow Individuals To Designate a Percentage of Their Tax Overpayments or To Make Contributions to Units of the National Park System (H.R. 755) (H. Rept. 105-482), [21AP] American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Approve Location of Proposed Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the District of Columbia (H. Rept. 105-589), [22JN] Authorize India To Establish a Memorial in the District of Columbia for Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi (H.R. 4284) (H. Rept. 105-666), [31JY] Big Piney, WY, Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] BWCAW Accessibility and Fairness Act (H.R. 1739) (H. Rept. 105- 500), [29AP] California Indian Land Transfer Act (H.R. 2742) (H. Rept. 105- 575), [10JN] Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Extension of Authority and Land Exchange (H.R. 2411) (H. Rept. 105-568), [5JN] Clarify Guam's Local Judicial Structure and the Office of Attorney General (H.R. 2370) (H. Rept. 105-742), [24SE] Collection of Fees Relative to the Making of Motion Pictures, Television Productions, and Sound Tracks in National Parks and Recreation Areas (H.R. 2993) (H. Rept. 105-678), [5AU] Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] Commitment to Guam To Increase Self-Government Consistent With Self-Determination (H. Res. 494) (H. Rept. 105-751), [28SE] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Convey Administrative Site for the Rogue River National Forest and Use Proceeds for the Construction or Improvement of Forest Offices and Support Buildings (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 105-561), [3JN] Dept. of the Interior Prohibition on Charging of Fees for Certain Uses of Sand, Gravel, and Shell Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 3972) (H. Rept. 105-766), [2OC] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] Eastern Wilderness Act (H.R. 1567) (H. Rept. 105-814), [12OC] Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in the National Grasslands in Billings County, ND (H.R. 2574) (H. Rept. 105- 471), [30MR] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Folsom Dam Construction of Temperature Control Devices (H.R. 4079) (H. Rept. 105-717), [15SE] Folsom Dam Outlet Modifications, Northfork American River Cofferdam Reconstruction Study, and Auburn Dam Transfer to California (H.R. 4111) (H. Rept. 105-811), [12OC] Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp. (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] Forest Service Property Conveyance in Kern County, CA, in Exchange for County Lands Suitable for Inclusion in the Sequoia National Forest (H.R. 4023) (H. Rept. 105-815), [12OC] Fort Davis National Historic Site Expansion (H.R. 3047) (H. Rept. 105-669), [3AU] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] Granite Watershed Enhancement and Protection Act (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 105-527), [12MY] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co. (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act (H.R. 2538) (H. Rept. 105-594), [23JN] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 105-706), [11SE] Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance in Alaska (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] Hydrographic Services Improvement Act (H.R. 3164) (H. Rept. 105- 485), [21AP] Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission Extension (H.R. 1042) (H. Rept. 105-676), [5AU] International Fishery Agreement With Latvia (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 105-613), [14JY] Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105- 783), [6OC] Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Federal Indian Services Restoration Act (H.R. 2314) (H. Rept. 105-707), [11SE] Miccosukee Tribe Clarification of Rights in Florida (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 105-708), [11SE] Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act (H.R. 2863) (H. Rept. 105-542), [19MY] Miles Land Exchange Act (H.R. 1021) (H. Rept. 105-506), [5MY] Monumental Abuse--The Clinton Administration's Campaign of Misinformation in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument (H. Rept. 105-824), [16OC] Morristown National Historical Park Acquisition of Certain Property (H.R. 2776) (H. Rept. 105-694), [9SE] Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion Act (H.R. 1659) (H. Rept. 105-704), [11SE] Narragansett Justice Act (H.R. 1983) (H. Rept. 105-692), [9SE] National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105-496), [28AP] National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments (H.R. 2376) (H. Rept. 105-483), [21AP] National Forest System Roadless Area Policy Development Suspension Pending Determinations That Such a Policy Will Not Adversely Affect Forest Health (H.R. 3297) (H. Rept. 105-816), [12OC] National Historic Preservation Fund Authorization (H.R. 1522) (H. Rept. 105-484), [21AP] National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Assistance Authorization (H.R. 2186) (H. Rept. 105-459), [24MR] [[Page 2968]] National Park System Management Review and Application Process Reform (H.R. 1728) (H. Rept. 105-612), [14JY] National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act (H.R. 1635) (H. Rept. 105-559), [3JN] Native American Laws Technical Corrections (H.R. 4068) (H. Rept. 105-733), [18SE] Native American Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities (H.R. 1833) (H. Rept. 105-765), [2OC] Oceans Act (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 105-718), [15SE] Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act (H.R. 4326) (H. Rept. 105-810), [12OC] Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation Authorization To Establish a Memorial Dedicated to Soldiers Who Have Died in Foreign Conflicts Other Than Declared Wars (H.R. 1608) (H. Rept. 105- 753), [28SE] Reclamation Project Facilities Conveyance to Local Water Authorities (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 105-785), [6OC] Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 105- 495), [28AP] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act Reauthorization (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), [19MR] Sale or Lease of School Land in Idaho (H.R. 4166) (H. Rept. 105- 705), [11SE] Salton Sea Reclamation Act (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area and San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area Establishment (H.R. 3625) (H. Rept. 105-685), [7AU] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (H.R. 1110) (H. Rept. 105-691), [9SE] Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 105- 695), [9SE] Transfer of Certain Forest Service Rights and Property in Exchange for Payment to the Occupant of Such Property (H.R. 2416) (H. Rept. 105-516), [7MY] Transfer of Certain Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Lands to the Wenatchee National Forest (H.R. 3520) (H. Rept. 105-560), [3JN] Transfer of Certain Public Lands or National Forest Lands for Use as Elementary or Secondary Schools (H.R. 2223) (H. Rept. 105- 693), [9SE] Utah Land Exchange (H.R. 3830) (H. Rept. 105-598), [24JN] Vision Twenty-Twenty National Parks Restoration Act (S. 1693) (H. Rept. 105-767), [2OC] Wayne National Forest Continuance of Oil and Gas Operations (H.R. 1467) (H. Rept. 105-770), [5OC] Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105- 522), [11MY] Wyandotte Tribe Settlement Act (H.R. 3797) (H. Rept. 105-696), [9SE] COMMITTEE ON RULES (House) Bills and resolutions House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 352), [5FE] (see H. Res. 414), [29AP] (see H. Res. 445), [21MY] (see H. Res. 544), [17SE] (see H. Res. 558), [28SE] (see H. Res. 575), [5OC] (see H. Res. 589), [9OC] ------require legislation which amends a law to show changes in the law (see H. Res. 529), [10SE] Reports filed Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 105-415), [5FE]; (H. Res. 414) (H. Rept. 105-502), [29AP]; (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 105-547), [21MY]; (H. Res. 544) (H. Rept. 105-729), [17SE]; (H. Res. 558) (H. Rept. 105-754), [28SE]; (H. Res. 575) (H. Rept. 105-778), [5OC]; (H. Res. 589) (H. Rept. 105- 806), [9OC] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) Special Authority Relative to Investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 105-658), [29JY] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105-582), [16JN] Consideration of Certain Resolutions in Preparation for Sine Die Adjournment (H. Res. 594) (H. Rept. 105-818), [13OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105- 552), [22MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act (H. Res. 471) (H. Rept. 105-579), [16JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H. Res. 490) (H. Rept. 105-602), [24JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105-799), [8OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 549) (H. Rept. 105-740), [23SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 105-764), [2OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 105-761), [2OC]; (H. Res. 579) (H. Rept. 105-790), [7OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H. Res. 550) (H. Rept. 105-741), [23SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 605) (H. Rept. 105-826), [20OC] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 105-548), [21MY] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 284, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003 (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 105-565), [3JN] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, Reconsider Decision by President Clinton To Be Formally Received in Tiananmen Square During Visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 105-564), [3JN] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 297, Congressional Adjournment (H. Res. 491) (H. Rept. 105-603), [24JN] Consideration of H. Res. 432, Presidential Use of Executive Privilege (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H. Res. 433, Urge Full Cooperation by Former Political Appointees, Friends, and Associates of President Clinton With Congressional Investigations (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105- 563), [3JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] Consideration of H.J. Res. 111, Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes (H. Res. 407) (H. Rept. 105-488), [21AP] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105- 545), [20MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 128, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 541) (H. Rept. 105-724), [16SE] Consideration of H.J. Res. 131, Waive Enrollment Requirements for Certain Legislation (H. Res. 580) (H. Rept. 105-791), [7OC] Consideration of H.R. 6, Higher Education Act Reauthorization (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 105-499), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR]; (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 512, New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 856, United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 105-426), [3MR] Consideration of H.R. 992, Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 105-430), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 1252, Judicial Reform Act (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 105-491), [22AP] Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 1544, Federal Agency Compliance Act (H. Res. 367) (H. Rept. 105-420), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 105-507), [5MY] Consideration of H.R. 2181, Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 105-419), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY]; (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] Consideration of H.R. 2369, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 105-427), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105- 476), [31MR] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105-534), [13MY] Consideration of H.R. 2460, Wireless Telephone Protection Act (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 105-421), [25FE] Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 2538, Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 105-699), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 2578, Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and Collect Data Relative to Number of Nonimmigrants Residing in the U.S. (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 105-461), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension Act (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105-745), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2625, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (H. Res 344) (H. Rept. 105-411), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 2863, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 105-698), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Consideration of H.R. 2883, Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvement (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 105-433), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive Compensation Act (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 105-572), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3097, Tax Code Termination Act (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 105-580), [16JN] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] [[Page 2969]] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 3310, Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 105-466), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105-553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 3494, Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 105-576), [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105-498), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Consideration of H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 105-535), [14MY]; (H. Res. 441) (H. Rept. 105-544), [19MY] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 3694, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 420) (H. Rept. 105-511), [6MY] Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105-660), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 3789, Class Action Jurisdiction Act (H. Res. 560) (H. Rept. 105-758), [1OC] Consideration of H.R. 3892, English Language Fluency Act (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 105-675), [4AU] Consideration of H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712), [14SE] Consideration of H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H. Res. 477) (H. Rept. 105-585), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 105-593), [22JN] Consideration of H.R. 4103, Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H. Res. 484) (H. Rept. 105-596), [23JN] Consideration of H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 485) (H. Rept. 105-597), [23JN] Consideration of H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 105-622), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 105-601), [24JN] Consideration of H.R. 4193, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 504) (H. Rept. 105-637), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Consideration of H.R. 4259, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 105-779), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4274, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 564) (H. Rept. 105-762), [2OC]; (H. Res. 584) (H. Rept. 105-798), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 105-641), [22JY] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105-720), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 105-651), [28JY] Consideration of H.R. 4380, District of Columbia Appropriations (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 105-679), [5AU] Consideration of H.R. 4550, Drug Demand Reduction Act (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 105-721), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4761, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Actions Relative to European Union Failure To Comply With the Rulings of the World Trade Organization (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105-805), [9OC] Consideration of S. 1132, Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] Consideration of S. 1502, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] Consideration of S. 1575, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (H. Res. 349) (H. Rept. 105-414), [4FE] Consideration of S. 2133, U.S. Route 66 Designation as ``America's Main Street'' (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 105-566), [4JN] Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] Mandates Information Act (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-652), [28JY] COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 400), [27MR] (see H. Res. 412), [29AP] (see H. Res. 540), [16SE] ``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding (see H. Res. 578), [7OC] Reports filed Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development Establishment (H.R. 3007) (H. Rept. 105-562), [3JN] Fastener Quality Act Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574), [9JN] Technology Transfer Commercialization Act (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), [14JY] COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 370), [26FE] (see H. Res. 434), [14MY] (see H. Res. 369), [25FE] (see H. Res. 492), [24JN] Reports filed Drug-Free Workplace Act (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] Small Business Investment Act Technical Corrections (H.R. 3412) (H. Rept. 105-450), [17MR] COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM (Joint) Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT (House) Bills and resolutions Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 506), [20JY] House of Representatives: question relating to privileges (see H. Res. 599), [14OC] Reports filed Matter of Representative Kim (H. Rept. 105-797), [8OC] COMMITTEE ON TAXATION (Joint) Bills and resolutions Taxation: require CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 4452), [6AU] COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (House) Reports filed Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-555), [3JN] COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (House) Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (see H. Res. 581), [7OC] ------deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] ------House of Representatives' appointment and authorization of managers for impeachment trial (see H. Res. 614), [19DE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 354), [11FE] (see H. Res. 371), [26FE] (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 530), [11SE] Starr, Kenneth W.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach independent counsel (see H. Res. 582), [7OC] Motions Clinton, President: inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), [8OC] Reports filed Alternative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 105-487), [21AP] Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Biomaterials Access Assurance Act (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [14JY] Care for Police Survivors Act (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Child Custody Order Enforcement (H.R. 1690) (H. Rept. 105-546), [21MY] Child Custody Protection Act (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act (H.R. 3494) (H. Rept. 105-557), [3JN] Class Action Jurisdiction Act (H.R. 3789) (H. Rept. 105-702), [10SE] Collection of Data on Law Enforcement Traffic Stops (H.R. 118) (H. Rept. 105-435), [11MR] Collections of Information Antipiracy Act (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 105-439), [12MR] Community Protection Act (H.R. 218) (H. Rept. 105-819), [14OC] Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Establishment (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [16MR] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] Copyright Term Extension Act (H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), [18MR] Correction Officers Health and Safety Act (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] [[Page 2970]] Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] Dept. of Justice Appropriations (H.R. 3303) (H. Rept. 105-526), [12MY] Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Federal Courts Improvement Act (H.R. 2294) (H. Rept. 105-437), [12MR] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105- 480), [11MY] Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] Impeachment of President Clinton (H. Res. 611) (H. Rept. 105-830), [17DE] Inquiry Into Whether Grounds Exist To Impeach President Clinton (H. Res. 581) (H. Rept. 105-795), [7OC] Internet Tax Freedom Act (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] Judicial Reform Act (H.R. 1252) (H. Rept. 105-478), [1AP] Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), [6AU] Limit Amount of Controlled Substances Allowed To Be Brought Into the U.S. From Mexico and Canada (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 105- 629), [16JY] Medicinal Use of Marijuana (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 105-451), [18MR] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [10SE] Patent and Trademark Office Salaries and Expenses Funding (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 105-528), [12MY] Payments to Individuals With Blood-Clotting Disorders Who Contracted HIV Due to Contaminated Blood Products (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [25MR] Private Trustee Reform Act (H.R. 2592) (H. Rept. 105-663), [31JY] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 105-667), [31JY] Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105-556), [3JN] Special Immigration Status for NATO Civilian Employees (H.R. 429) (H. Rept. 105-410), [3FE] Speed Trafficking Life in Prison Act (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105- 711), [14SE] Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act (H.R. 3891) (H. Rept. 105-650), [28JY] Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act (H.R. 992) (H. Rept. 105-424), [3MR] Vessel Hull Design Protection Act (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 105-436), [11MR] Wireless Telephone Protection Act (H.R. 2460) (H. Rept. 105-418), [24FE] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (House) Bills and resolutions Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 400), [27MR] Reports filed Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA (H.R. 3482) (H. Rept. 105-654), [29JY] Activities During the 105th Congress (H. Rept. 105-831), [18DE] Airline Service Improvement Act (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept. 105-822), [15OC] Aviation Insurance Program Authorization (H.R. 4058) (H. Rept. 105-632), [17JY] Aviation Medical Assistance Act (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 105-456), [23MR] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY (H.R. 3453) (H. Rept. 105-519), [7MY] Disaster Mitigation Act (H.R. 3869) (H. Rept. 105-682), [6AU] FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 105-639), [20JY] Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC (H.R. 2379) (H. Rept. 105-614), [14JY] Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building, Juneau, AK (S. 2032) (H. Rept. 105-656), [29JY] J.J. ``Jake'' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX (H.R. 3223) (H. Rept. 105-616), [14JY] James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, MT (H.R. 3696) (H. Rept. 105-617), [14JY] Jere Cooper Federal Building, Dyersburg, TN (H.R. 2730) (H. Rept. 105-517), [7MY] Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, OH (S. 1800) (H. Rept. 105-619), [14JY] Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations and the Further Defining of Criteria for Capital Repairs, Operations, and Maintenance (H.R. 3504) (H. Rept. 105-533), [13MY] Lloyd D. George Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV (H.R. 2225) (H. Rept. 105-518), [7MY] National Drought Policy Act (H.R. 3035) (H. Rept. 105-554), [22MY] Public Works and Economic Development Act and Appalachian Regional Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Reform (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 105-615), [14JY] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX (H.R. 3598) (H. Rept. 105-655), [29JY] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-408), [3FE] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA (H.R. 3295) (H. Rept. 105-520), [7MY] Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC (H.R. 3982) (H. Rept. 105-618), [14JY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-521), [7MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-514), [6MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' Breast Cancer Survivors Event (H. Con. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-438), [12MR] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Performances Sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (H. Con. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-513), [6MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay (H. Con. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-512), [6MY] COMMITTEE ON U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY AND MILITARY/COMMERCIAL CONCERNS WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (House, Select) Appointments Members, [22JN] Bills and resolutions Establish (see H. Res. 463), [9JN] Establish (H. Res. 463): consideration (see H. Res. 476), [17JN] Reports filed Consideration of H. Res. 463, Establish: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Establish: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105- 582), [16JN] Rules Procedure, [25JN] COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS (House) Reports filed Arlington National Cemetery Interment Eligibility Requirements (H.R. 3211) (H. Rept. 105-458), [24MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorization (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 105-490), [22AP] Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] Veterans Reemployment Rights Relative to States, Private Employers, and Servicemen Employed by U.S. Companies Abroad (H.R. 3213) (H. Rept. 105-448), [17MR] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 105-447), [17MR] COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS (House) Reports filed Activities During the 105th Congress (H. Rept. 105-832), [18DE] Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Customs Service Appropriations (H.R. 3809) (H. Rept. 105-541), [18MY] Dept. of HHS Additional Exceptions to the Imposition of Civil Money Penalties in Cases of Payments to Beneficiaries (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. 105-772), [5OC] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105-738), [23SE] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] Federal Retirement Coverage Corrections Act (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [20JY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105- 480), [11MY] Make Trade Relations With Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 105-653), [29JY] Medicare Home Health Care Interim Payment System Refinement Act (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 105-773), [5OC] Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Membership Expansion: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 105- 774), [5OC] Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 4342) (H. Rept. 105-671), [3AU] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] National Dialogue on Social Security Act (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] Payments to Individuals With Blood-Clotting Disorders Who Contracted HIV Due to Contaminated Blood Products (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [7MY] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] Tax Relief for Farmers and Small Businesses and Extend Certain Expiring Tax Provisions (H.R. 4738) (H. Rept. 105-817), [12OC] Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105- 537), [18MY] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Clinton, President: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (see H. Res. 581), [7OC] Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 351), [5FE] Committee on Commerce (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 515), [3AU] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (see H. Res. 507), [21JY] [[Page 2971]] Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 370), [26FE] (see H. Res. 434), [14MY] Committee on Social Security Reform (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 506), [20JY] Committee on the Judiciary (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 371), [26FE] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 530), [11SE] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 463), [9JN] ------establish (H. Res. 463), consideration (see H. Res. 476), [17JN] Congress: voting requirement for committees to seek immunity for witnesses (see H.R. 3854), [13MY] House of Representatives: require approval of any payments from the reserve fund designated for certain committee expenses (see H. Res. 387), [17MR] House Rules: consideration of certain resolutions in preparation for sine die adjournment (see H. Res. 594), [13OC] Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 354), [11FE] (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 342), [28JA] (see H. Res. 369), [25FE] (see H. Res. 400), [27MR] (see H. Res. 412), [29AP] (see H. Res. 492), [24JN] (see H. Res. 540), [16SE] Starr, Kenneth W.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach independent counsel (see H. Res. 582), [7OC] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Clinton, President: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), [8OC] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (H. Res. 507), [30JY] Reports filed Activities During the 105th Congress: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 105-831), [18DE] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 105-832), [18DE] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) Special Authority Relative to Investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 105-658), [29JY] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105-582), [16JN] Consideration of Certain Resolutions in Preparation for Sine Die Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 594) (H. Rept. 105-818), [13OC] Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Inquiry Into Whether Grounds Exist To Impeach President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 581) (H. Rept. 105-795), [7OC] Matter of Representative Kim: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 105-797), [8OC] Rules Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [25JN] COMMODITY CREDIT CORP. Messages CCC Report: President Clinton, [5FE], [16SE] COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT Bills and resolutions CFTC: limit authority to alter the regulation of certain hybrid instruments and swap agreements (see H.R. 4507), [6AU] COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Commodity Exchange Act: limit CFTC authority to alter the regulation of certain hybrid instruments and swap agreements (see H.R. 4507), [6AU] Financial institutions: study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] COMMON CARRIERS related term(s) Aviation; Cargo Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Railroads; Transportation Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] Aviation: public charter operations at certain reliever airports (see H.R. 3380), [5MR] Dept. of Transportation: require study and report on certain practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] COMMUNICATIONS see Telecommunications COMMUNICATIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Telephones: protect consumers from cramming of charges on telephone bills (see H.R. 3798), [6MY] (see H.R. 3990), [4JN] ------require carriers to completely and accurately itemize charges and taxes collected with telephone bills (see H.R. 4305), [22JY] ------require wireless services providers to itemize calls on subscribers' bills (see H.R. 4493), [6AU] COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE ACT Bills and resolutions Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (H.R. 1872), consideration (see H. Res. 419), [5MY] Reports filed Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 105-494), [27AP] Consideration of H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 105-507), [5MY] COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE COMPETITION AND PRIVATIZATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1872): consideration (see H. Res. 419), [5MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1872, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 105-507), [5MY] Provsions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 105-494), [27AP] COMMUNISM Bills and resolutions China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 121), [4JN] Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 3173), [5FE] International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 283), [22MY] International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Res. 562), [1OC] Korczak, Boris: recognize and compensate for intelligence gathering services rendered during the cold war (see H.R. 3136), [28JA] U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human rights in the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 364), [12FE] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 295), [24JN] Messages Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, [3JN] Telecommunications Payments to Cuba: President Clinton, [4MR] Trade Act Waiver Relative to Vietnam: President Clinton, [11MR] Reports filed Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] COMMUNITIES see Urban Areas COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Urban Areas Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: allow Washington Convention Center Authority to finance revenue bonds to construct new convention center (see H.R. 4237), [16JY] Education: provide flexibility to local agencies that develop voluntary public and private parental choice programs (see H.R. 3742), [28AP] Federal aid programs: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] ------provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Financial institutions: encourage a strong community-based banking system (see H.R. 4684), [2OC] Housing: provide rental assistance in a manner that preserves residential property values, protects residents, and enhances safety (see H.R. 4218), [15JY] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Small business: provide grants to microenterprise organizations to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs (see H.R. 4179), [25JN] States: provide tax credits for contributions to charitable organizations relative to delivery of welfare services (see H.R. 4255), [16JY] ------use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 3241), [12FE] Taxation: designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] Tobacco products: prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] Reports filed Public Works and Economic Development Act and Appalachian Regional Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Technical corrections (see H.R. 3617), [1AP] COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 2206, provisions, [24SE] Conference reports Provisions (S. 2206), [6OC] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 218) (H. Rept. 105-819), [14OC] COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: exempt certain depository institutions from requirements (see H.R. 4445), [6AU] COMMUNITY SERVICE related term(s) Volunteer Workers Bills and resolutions Community Reinvestment Act: exempt certain depository institutions from requirements (see H.R. 4445), [6AU] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct Stand Down events and establish a pilot program that will provide for [[Page 2972]] an annual Stand Down event in each State (see H.R. 4362), [30JY] Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 3561), [26MR] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Messages National and Community Service Act Amendments: President Clinton, [19MR] Reports filed Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend, (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Reports filed Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens' associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 3627), [1AP] ------cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] Housing: clarify liability for sale of certain facilities for residential use (see H.R. 4227), [15JY] Reauthorize (see H.R. 3262), [25FE] (see H.R. 3595), [30MR] COMPUTERS related term(s) Electronics; Technology; Telecommunications Appointments Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce, [17DE] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: promote online commerce and communications and protect consumers and service providers from unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 4124), [24JN] Census: require asking of certain questions concerning the availability of a personal computer in the home and access to the Internet (see H.R. 4270), [17JY] Children and youth: require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] Congressional Research Service: make certain information available to the public on the Internet (see H.R. 3131), [28JA] Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see H.R. 3209), [12FE] Correctional institutions: ensure that prisoners are not permitted unsupervised access to any interactive computer service (see H.R. 3729), [23AP] Courts: authority for the interception of communications (see H.R. 3753), [29AP] ------provide that actions, including ones to recover damages, resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met (see H.R. 4240), [16JY] Crime: identity fraud (see H.R. 3551), [25MR] (see H.R. 3601), [30MR] (see H.R. 4151), [25JN] Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and enhance the authorities of the Chief Information Officer (see H.R. 3280), [26FE] Dept. of Education: make grants for postsecondary information technology education and employment assistance projects (see H.R. 3896), [19MY] ------prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Dept. of Labor: treatment of immigration relative to certain information technology occupations (see H.R. 3273), [25FE] Dept. of Transportation: assess available technologies for establishing a system to access motor vehicle driving records (see H.R. 3555), [25MR] ------require study and report on certain practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] Disabled: establish a national public Internet site to increase access to information on technology-related assistance (see H.R. 4461), [6AU] Education: grants to provide integrated classroom-related computer training for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4552), [11SE] Electronic Fund Transfer Act: limit exchange rates in international wire transfers originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 4253), [16JY] ------require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 3726), [23AP] Employment: reform standard for classifying technical workers as independent contractors for employment tax purposes (see H.R. 3819), [7MY] FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] FEC: require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (see H.R. 4620), [24SE] Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] ------use of electronic authentication technology (see H.R. 3472), [17MR] Firearms: prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and regulate retention of resulting information (see H.R. 3949), [22MY] ------prohibit Internet and mail-order sales of ammunition without a license to deal in firearms and require licensed firearms dealers to record certain sales (see H.R. 4114), [23JN] FTC: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media (see H. Con. Res. 318), [5AU] Gambling: prohibit on the Internet (see H.R. 4350), [29JY] (see H.R. 4427), [6AU] Government: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] ------require Federal regulation of online privacy protections to apply to all Federal agencies (see H.R. 4632), [25SE] ------require that recipients of payments have the option to receive such payments by electronic funds transfer or by check (see H.R. 3099), [27JA] Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] Income: establish protections for recipients of Federal payments made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4311), [22JY] Information services: ensure that digital data services are made widely available (see H.R. 4802), [10OC] ------installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access (see H.R. 3177), [11FE] ------protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 4667), [1OC] Interstate commerce: prohibit interference on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] Medicare/Medicaid: pilot program for the use of optical memory cards (see H.R. 4317), [23JY] Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] ------require report by advisory committee on development and implementation (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] NSF: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of mathematics, science, and information technology (see H.R. 3496), [18MR] OSHA: recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data sheets (see H.R. 3481), [17MR] (see H.R. 3519), [19MR] (see H.R. 4037), [11JN] Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 3261), [25FE] Taxation: provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for acquisition of computer hardware and software (see H.R. 4184), [25JN] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for technology-related training (see H.R. 4185), [25JN] ------treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 4476), [6AU] ------treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 3304), [3MR] ------treatment of high technology job training expenses (see H.R. 3274), [25FE] ------treatment of information technology job training expenses (see H.R. 4025), [10JN] ------treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small businesses (see H.R. 4134), [24JN] Telecommunications: provide funding for universal telecommunications services through creation of the Telecommunications Trust Fund (see H.R. 4474), [6AU] ------require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Time: encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] ------minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] Reports filed Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] Investigation of White House Computer System Conversion and Related Matters: Committee on Govern [[Page 2973]] ment Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-828), [12NO] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] CONDIT, GARY A. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced European Union: canned fruit subsidy (see H. Res. 406), [1AP] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------ensure incorporation of risk assessments and cost benefit analyses in the rulemaking process (see H.R. 4863), [20OC] House of Representatives: printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] Merced County, CA: authorize the use of certain land for an elementary school (see H.R. 3220), [12FE] CONFERENCE REPORTS Texts of Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (S. 1150), [22AP] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4101), [2OC] Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3616), [22SE] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 4059), [24JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 4103), [25SE] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4104), [1OC], [7OC] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4328), [19OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Education Savings and School Excellence Act (H.R. 2646), [15JN] Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Higher Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 6), [26SE] Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3694), [5OC] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676), [24JN] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 4112), [22SE] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629), [16JY] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 1385), [29JY] CONFIDENCE IN THE FAMILY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3577), [27MR] CONGRESS Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] George Washington's Birthday Ceremonies, [24FE] National Education Goals Panel, [24FE] National Health Museum Commission, [21AP] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [24MR], [21AP] Bills and resolutions Adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 201), [27JA] (see H. Con. Res. 257), [1AP] (see H. Con. Res. 297), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 353), [20OC] Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 297): consideration (see H. Res. 491), [24JN] Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 118), [11MY] (see H.J. Res. 124), [25JN] ------prohibit inclusion of legislative provisions and nonemergency spending in emergency appropriations legislation (see H.R. 3576), [27MR] Arlington National Cemetery: disclosure of identity of any individual for whom a waiver of eligibility requirements for interment is granted (see H.R. 3089), [27JA] ------establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial (see H.R. 3252), [24FE] Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4586), [16SE] Aviation: require congressional approval of civil aviation bilateral agreements (see H.R. 3741), [28AP] Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (see H.R. 3095), [27JA] (see H.R. 3546), [25MR] ------establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] Bono, Sonny: tribute (see H. Res. 338), [27JA] Budget: provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (see H.R. 4174), [25JN] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation changing discretionary spending limits, or pay-as-you-go requirements, if the budget for the current or immediately preceding year was not in surplus (see H.R. 3832), [12MY] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation that allows outlays to exceed revenues (see H.R. 3091), [27JA] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (see H. Con. Res. 284), [3JN] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284), consideration (see H. Res. 455), [3JN] Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4347), [29JY] ------tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (see H. Con. Res. 311), [27JY] ------use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 310), [27JY] ------use of the rotunda for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela (see H. Con. Res. 326), [14SE] Capitol Police: increase mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 4415), [5AU] CIA: establish a process for agency employees to submit urgent concerns to Congress (see H.R. 3829), [12MY] Clinton, President: censure (see H.J. Res. 139, 140), [17DE] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (see H. Res. 581), [7OC] ------House of Representatives' appointment and authorization of managers for impeachment trial (see H. Res. 614), [19DE] ------impeachment (see H. Res. 611), [17DE] ------notification that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 335), [27JA] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (see H. Res. 433), [14MY] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (H. Res. 433), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 351), [5FE] Committee on Commerce (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 515), [3AU] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 370), [26FE] (see H. Res. 434), [14MY] Committee on Social Security Reform (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] ------majority party appointments (see H. Res. 371), [26FE] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 530), [11SE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 354), [11FE] (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 342), [28JA] (see H. Res. 369), [25FE] (see H. Res. 400), [27MR] (see H. Res. 412), [29AP] (see H. Res. 492), [24JN] (see H. Res. 540), [16SE] Congressional Budget Act: application of points of order to unreported measures in the House of Representatives (see H.R. 4343), [29JY] Congressional Research Service: make certain information available to the public on the Internet (see H.R. 3131, 3131), [28JA] Conservation of energy: development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the Congress (see H. Con. Res. 280), [21MY] Courts: independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 3464), [12MR] ------voting requirement for committees to seek immunity for witnesses (see H.R. 3854), [13MY] Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] ------require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco industry settlement funds for veterans programs (see H. Con. Res. 249), [24MR] District of Columbia: allow Washington Convention Center Authority to finance revenue bonds to construct new convention center (see H.R. 4237), [16JY] ------eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District laws (see H.R. 4055), [11JN] ------eliminate congressional review of newly-passed laws and provide autonomy over budgets (see H.R. 3920), [20MY] ------provide for full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 4208), [14JY] ------provide the Delegate to Congress with a vote relative to impeachment process (see H. Res. 613), [18DE] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (see H.J. Res. 119), [14MY] ------constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] [[Page 2974]] Eliach, Yaffa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4613), [23SE] Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327), [18SE] Federal employees: establish a portable retirement option for political appointees and congressional employees (see H.R. 4603), [18SE] Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3506), [19MR] Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] ------require the President to report to Congress on any selective embargo on agricultural commodities (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] (see H.R. 4647), [26SE] GAO: reform appointment process for the Comptroller General and Deputy Comptroller General (see H.R. 4296), [22JY] Government: require a balanced Federal budget, repayment of the national debt, and Social Security system solvency (see H. Con. Res. 228), [26FE] ------status of Executive orders that infringe on the powers and duties of Congress or are not specifically funded (see H. Con. Res. 236), [5MR] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] ------ensure incorporation of risk assessments and cost benefit analyses in the rulemaking process (see H.R. 4863), [20OC] ------require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 4085), [18JN] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Health: importance of enacting patient protection legislation (see H. Con. Res. 293), [22JN] House of Representatives: appoint committee to notify the President of adjournment (see H. Res. 608), [20OC] ------expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 3851), [13MY] ------fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 337), [27JA] ------permit official photographs to be taken while the House is in session (see H. Res. 577), [5OC] ------printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] ------printing of revised edition of the House Rules and Manual for the 106th Congress (see H. Res. 607), [20OC] ------public financing for candidates who voluntarily limit expenditures for general elections (see H.R. 3852), [13MY] ------require approval of any payments from the reserve fund designated for certain committee expenses (see H. Res. 387), [17MR] ------require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] ------set date for any organizational caucus or conference for the 106th Congress (see H. Res. 606), [20OC] House Rules: consideration of certain resolutions in preparation for sine die adjournment (see H. Res. 594), [13OC] ------provide a vote in the Committee of the Whole to the Delegate from the District of Columbia (see H. Res. 464), [9JN] ------require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] ------require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 456), [4JN] (see H. Res. 503), [16JY] ------require legislation which amends a law to show changes in the law (see H. Res. 529), [10SE] ------require travel reports to include information on funding sources (see H. Res. 424), [7MY] IMF: make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 3502), [18MR] Independent counsel: law reform (see H.R. 3464), [12MR] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 4112), [23JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration (see H. Res. 489), [24JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 550), [23SE] Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 3790), [5MY] Line Item Veto Act: direct savings toward reducing the public debt when used during Federal budget surplus years (see H.R. 3228), [12FE] Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 317), [4AU] ------limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] Mental health: establish a task force or working group to recognize the seriousness of problems associated with mental illness (see H. Res. 587), [8OC] (see H. Res. 596), [13OC] Monuments and memorials: prohibit the return of veterans memorial objects to foreign nations without congressional authorization (see H.R. 3645), [1AP] National Commission on Terrorism: establish (see H.R. 4536), [9SE] National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (H.R. 512), consideration (see H. Res. 427), [12MY] Northern Mariana Islands: provide for a nonvoting delegate to the House of Representatives (see H.R. 4510), [6AU] 106th Congress: set date for convening (see H.J. Res. 138), [20OC] Political campaigns: ban acceptance of certain cash contributions in campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 4790), [10OC] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3516), (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] ------partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates whose opponents exceed personal contribution limitations (see H.R. 3313), [3MR] ------prohibit political committees from reimbursing certain funds to candidates for elections to Federal office (see H.R. 3543), [24MR] ------require the deposit into a special account certain contributions and donations to be returned to donors (see H.R. 4786), [10OC] Presidents of the U.S.: reporting requirements for executive privilege claims (see H.R. 3850), [13MY] ------use of executive privilege (see H. Res. 432), [14MY] ------use of executive privilege (H. Res. 432), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Printing: waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (see H.J. Res. 131), [7OC] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (H.J. Res. 131), consideration (see H. Res. 580), [7OC] Public lands: require congressional approval before entering into certain agreements or arrangements (see H.R. 4122), [23JN] Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present (see H. Res. 336), [27JA] Social Security: investment of trust funds in marketable securities (see H.R. 3822), [7MY] (see H.R. 4033), [10JN] Starr, Kenneth W.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach independent counsel (see H. Res. 582), [7OC] ------impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] States: authorize Governors to limit receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 4475), [6AU] Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 111), [26FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111), consideration (see H. Res. 407), [21AP] ------require congressional review of Federal agency rules that establish or raise taxes (see H.R. 4096), [19JN] Theissen, Chester G.: waive time limitations specified by law in order to award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3245), [12FE] U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H.R. 4354), [30JY] ``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding (see H. Res. 578), [7OC] Conference reports Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 4112), [22SE] Messages Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 1999: President Clinton, [3FE] Motions Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (H.R. 3546), [29AP] Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Clinton, President: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), [8OC] ------impeachment (H. Res. 611), [19DE] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] House of Representatives: adjournment, [14MY], [22MY], [21JY], [28JY], [8OC], [18DE] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4112), [25JN], [15SE] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545), [23SE] Reports filed Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] [[Page 2975]] Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Establishment: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [3JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [16MR] Consideration of Certain Resolutions in Preparation for Sine Die Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 594) (H. Rept. 105-818), [13OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 550) (H. Rept. 105-741), [23SE] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 284, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 105-565), [3JN] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 297, Congressional Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 491) (H. Rept. 105-603), [24JN] Consideration of H. Res. 432, Presidential Use of Executive Privilege: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H. Res. 433, Urge Full Cooperation by Former Political Appointees, Friends, and Associates of President Clinton With Congressional Investigations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 111, Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 407) (H. Rept. 105-488), [21AP] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 131, Waive Enrollment Requirements for Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 580) (H. Rept. 105-791), [7OC] Consideration of H.R. 512, New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105- 498), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 105-601), [24JN] Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] Impeachment of President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 611) (H. Rept. 105-830), [17DE] Inquiry Into Whether Grounds Exist To Impeach President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 581) (H. Rept. 105-795), [7OC] Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3829) (H. Rept. 105-747), [25SE] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-734), [22SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-595), [23JN] Making the Federal Government Accountable--Enforcing the Mandate for Effective Financial Management: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-664), [31JY] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] Matter of Representative Kim: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 105-797), [8OC] National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] 1998 Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 105-807), [10OC] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Refusal of Attorney General Janet Reno To Produce Subpoenaed Documents: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-728), [17SE] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-600), [24JN] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-642), [23JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-662), [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-722), [16SE] Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-555), [3JN] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT Bills and resolutions Budget: reform process relative to use of joint resolutions, emergency spending, spending accountability, Federal insurance programs, pay-go requirements, decision enforcement, and mitigation of bias (see H.R. 4837), [14OC] House of Representatives: application of points of order to unreported measures (see H.R. 4343), [29JY] CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions Budget: provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (see H.R. 4174), [25JN] CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Bills and resolutions Budget: exclude old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program outlay and revenue totals from OMB and CBO budget pronouncements (see H.R. 4503), [6AU] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] Taxation: require CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 4452), [6AU] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE OF REGULATORY ANALYSIS Reports filed Establish: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [3JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [16MR] CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE Bills and resolutions Information services: make certain information available to the public on the Internet (see H.R. 3131), [28JA] CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT Bills and resolutions IRS: treatment of certain revenue-increasing rules as major rules (see H.R. 4297), [22JY] CONNECTICUT Bills and resolutions Weir Farm National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land for the development of visitor and administrative facilities (see H.R. 3383), [5MR] CONSERVATION OF ENERGY Bills and resolutions Capitol Buildings and Grounds: development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the Congress (see H. Con. Res. 280), [21MY] Electric power: enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce discrimination in the transmission of services (see H.R. 4432), [6AU] Energy Conservation and Production Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Taxation: provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see H.R. 4538), [10SE] ------provide income tax credits for the purchase of a new energy efficient affordable home and for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes (see H.R. 4626), [24SE] Reports filed Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Energy Conservation and Production Act Extension of Certain Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4017) (H. Rept. 105-727), [17SE] CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Natural Resources Bills and resolutions Agriculture: reform the conservation reserve program relative to treatment of nonprofit organizations renting land from a State or political subdivision (see H.R. 3451), [12MR] American River Watershed: provide for improved flood protection (see H.R. 3698), [21AP] Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4302), [22JY] (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: modify boundaries and protect lands, waters, and natural resources (see H.R. 4141), [25JN] Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Dept. of Agriculture: authority relative to plant protection and quarantine (see H.R. 3766), [30AP] ------balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria used in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4319), [23JY] ------establish temporary enrollment priorities for the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4394), [4AU] Dept. of the Interior: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Alameda County Brackish Water Desalination Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3996), [4JN] ------participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Willow Lake Natural Treatment System Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3964), [22MY] Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing [[Page 2976]] countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] Endangered Species Act: reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] Energy Conservation and Production Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Fish and fishing: implement fishery management plans to protect North Atlantic swordfish (see H. Con. Res. 344), [8OC] Forest Service: address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] ------reduce overhead and other costs and improve fiscal accountability through improved financial accounting system (see H.R. 4149), [25JN] Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Hunting and trapping: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] ------use receipts from the sale of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps to promote additional stamp purchases (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: protect endangered species and other wildlife using the refuge and safeguard refuge land around Minneapolis, MN, from physical or auditory impairment (see H.R. 4729), [7OC] Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 3610), [31MR] Rivers: recognize the importance of rivers to the U.S. and support preservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 261), [28AP] Taxation: tax incentives for land sales for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4496), [6AU] ------treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on land subject to conservation easement (see H.R. 4301), [22JY] ------treatment of income from land or development rights sold to nonprofit organizations for preservation purposes (see H.R. 3286), [26FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Energy Conservation and Production Act Extension of Certain Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4017) (H. Rept. 105-727), [17SE] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Credit: improve agricultural credit provisions for farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4246), [16JY] CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Bills and resolutions Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 118), [11MY] (see H.J. Res. 124), [25JN] Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 129), [16SE] Dept. of Justice: constitutional amendment to establish an elected Officer of the U.S. with the responsibilities of the Attorney General (see H.J. Res. 127), [6AU] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (see H.J. Res. 119), [14MY] ------constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] Firearms: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 4137), [24JN] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 453), [3JN] Minnesota: constitutional amendment to permit Congress to relinquish claims of the U.S. to certain portions of Minnesota (see H.J. Res. 115), [18MR] Taxation: constitutional amendment to abolish personal income, estate, and gift taxes and to prohibit the Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens (see H.J. Res. 116), [28AP] ------constitutional amendment to prohibit courts from levying or increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 110), [11FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 111), [26FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111), consideration (see H. Res. 407), [21AP] Motions Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), [4JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), [3JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 111, Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 407) (H. Rept. 105-488), [21AP] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] CONSTITUTION--U.S. Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see H.R. 3792), [5MY] Education: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] Executive Office of the President: implementation of Executive Orders relative to Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4422), [6AU] Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty (see H.R. 4019), [9JN] (see H.R. 4154), [25JN] Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4196), [14JY] (see H.R. 4232), [15JY] (see H. Con. Res. 299), [16JY] CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES Bills and resolutions Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] ------require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] ------require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Dept. of HUD: modernize requirements and establish consensus process for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3634), [1AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3603), [31MR] Education: computation of Impact Aid Program payments to local educational agencies relative to certain children living in military housing constructed by private developers (see H.R. 4133), [24JN] Foreign countries: funding for the construction of U.S. chancery facilities in Berlin and Jerusalem so that comparable rates of construction and occupation of the facilities are ensured (see H.R. 4181), [25JN] Pensions: waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 3632), [1AP] Taxation: allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4316), [23JY] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------treatment of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see H.R. 3222), [12FE] Messages National Institute of Building Sciences Report: President Clinton, [12MY] Reports filed Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorization: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 105-490), [22AP] CONSUMER ACCESS TO TRAVEL INFORMATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] CONSUMER AUTOMOBILE LEASE ADVERTISING ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4788), [10OC] CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Motor vehicles: enhance advertising of terms and costs of car leases and permit consumer comparison of advertised lease offerings (see H.R. 4788), [10OC] CONSUMER LENDERS AND BORROWERS BANKRUPTCY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3146), [3FE] CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Firearms: protect children from violence (see H.R. 4073), [17JN] Tobacco products: promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes (see H.R. 3935), [21MY] CONSUMERS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: assist efforts of farmers and cooperatives seeking to engage in value-added processing of agricultural goods (see H.R. 4113), [23JN] ------provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned [[Page 2977]] value-added processing facilities (see H.R. 3550), [25MR] Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve consumers' access to airline industry information (see H.R. 4742), [8OC] ------enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares (see H.R. 3160), [4FE] (see H.R. 4577), [16SE] ------liability requirements for air carrier baggage (see H.R. 3337), [5MR] ------prohibit sale of international routes (see H.R. 4547), [10SE] Bankruptcy: reform laws (see H.R. 3146, 3150), [3FE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] Computers: promote online commerce and communications and protect consumers and service providers from unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 4124), [24JN] ------protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 4667), [1OC] Congress: importance of enacting patient protection legislation (see H. Con. Res. 293), [22JN] Courts: authority for the interception of communications (see H.R. 3753), [29AP] ------enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class action lawsuits (see H.R. 3789), [5MY] ------enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class action lawsuits (H.R. 3789), consideration (see H. Res. 560), [1OC] Credit: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any consumer reporting agency (see H.R. 4848), [16OC] Credit cards: prevent credit card issuers from implementing unreasonable practices or penalties against card holders who pay balances in full (see H.R. 4410), [5AU] Crime: identity fraud (see H.R. 3551), [25MR] (see H.R. 3601), [30MR] (see H.R. 4151), [25JN] ------prohibit ticket scalping (see H.R. 3951), [22MY] Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] Dept. of HHS: ensure individuals who undertake federally funded research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements (see H.R. 3758), [29AP] Dept. of HUD: modernize requirements and establish consensus process for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3634), [1AP] Dept. of Transportation: require study and report on certain practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4024), [9JN] ------restrict disclosure of prescription information by pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and other pharmacy employees (see H.R. 3756), [29AP] Electric power: ensure that rates charged by certain small power producers and cogenerators do not exceed the incremental cost to the purchasing utility of alternative electric energy at the time of delivery (see H.R. 4183), [25JN] (see H.R. 4511), [6AU] ------provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] Electronic Fund Transfer Act: limit exchange rates in international wire transfers originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 4253), [16JY] ------require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 3726), [23AP] Financial institutions: ensure consumer privacy protection (see H.R. 4388), [4AU] ------increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), consideration (see H. Res. 403), [30MR] (see H. Res. 428), [12MY] ------limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] ------prevent personal financial information from being obtained under false pretenses (see H.R. 4321), [23JY] ------prohibit fees for using teller windows (see H.R. 4811), [12OC] ------protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4478), [6AU] ------provide framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (see H.R. 4870), [20OC] Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] FTC: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media (see H. Con. Res. 318), [5AU] ------regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements (see H.R. 4581), [16SE] Fund for Environmental Priorities: establish and fund with a portion of consumer savings resulting from retail electricity choice (see H.R. 3548), [25MR] Gambling: require certain notices in any mailing using a game of chance for the promotion of a product or service (see H.R. 4340), [28JY] (see H.R. 4612), [23SE] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] Health: establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 3535), [24MR] ------permit exception from guaranteed issue requirement for certain coverage to be applied separately to parts of the small group market based upon employer size (see H.R. 4008), [5JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] Homeowners Protection Act: consumer protections relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 4435), [6AU] Insurance: assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] ------assure prompt payment of participating providers under health plans (see H.R. 4413), [5AU] ------coverage of long-term care services (see H. Con. Res. 210), [5FE] ------require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a conversion option if the plan is terminated (see H.R. 4709), [6OC] Investments: require brokers, dealers, investment companies and advisers to protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4479), [6AU] Motor vehicles: enhance advertising of terms and costs of car leases and permit consumer comparison of advertised lease offerings (see H.R. 4788), [10OC] Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 3610), [31MR] ------prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3847), [12MY] Prescription Drug Price Monitoring Commission: establish (see H.R. 3925), [21MY] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Public Health Service Act: establish certain standards relative to health plans (see H.R. 4202), [14JY] Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4084), [18JN] ------warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud and provide with information that will help them protect themselves (see H.R. 3134), [28JA] Taxation: repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3648), [1AP] ------treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] Telecommunications: require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (see H.R. 4018), [9JN] Telephones: protect consumers against spamming, slamming, and cramming (see H.R. 4176), [25JN] ------protect consumers from cramming of charges on telephone bills (see H.R. 3798), [6MY] (see H.R. 3990), [4JN] ------reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications services to schools, libraries, and certain health care facilities (see H.R. 4324), [23JY] ------require carriers to completely and accurately itemize charges and taxes collected with telephone bills (see H.R. 4305), [22JY] ------require wireless services providers to itemize calls on subscribers' bills (see H.R. 4493), [6AU] ------strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 3749), [29AP] (see H.R. 3888), [14MY] Television: eliminate the sunset of consumer price protections on cable programming services (see H.R. 3258), [25FE] ------reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] (see H.R. 4449), [6AU] (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] Textile industry and fabrics: modify marketing of certain silk products and containers (see H.R. 3294), [26FE] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] ------prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3298), [26FE] ------reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 3868), [14MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (see H.R. 3891), [19MY] Transportation: continue certain preclearance and inspection activities to enhance the safety of air transit and vessel passengers (see H.R. 4819), [13OC] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Motions Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] [[Page 2978]] Reports filed Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3789) (H. Rept. 105-702), [10SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3789, Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 560) (H. Rept. 105-758), [1OC] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number To Assist Consumers in Identifying Domestically-Produced Merchandise: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 563) (H. Rept. 105-759), [1OC] Financial Information Privacy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [25SE] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105- 701), [25SE] Financial Services Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), [28JA] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3888) (H. Rept. 105-801), [8OC] Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3891) (H. Rept. 105-650), [28JY] CONTRACEPTIVES Bills and resolutions Children and youth: establish restrictions on provision to minors through certain family planning projects (see H.R. 4721), [7OC] ------parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] CONTRACTS Bills and resolutions Agricultural Market Transition Act: ensure that certain rice farms continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts (see H.R. 3339), [5MR] ------provide supplemental payments to farm owners and producers who have entered into production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 4580), [16SE] Agriculture: production flexibility contract payment options (see H.R. 4265), (see H.R. 4272), [17JY] Bankruptcy: revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 4239), [16JY] (see H.R. 4393), [4AU] Computers: provide that actions, including ones to recover damages, resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met (see H.R. 4240), [16JY] Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] ------require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] ------require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Dept. of Agriculture: establish a pilot program for milk producers and cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk handlers (see H.R. 4360), [30JY] Dept. of Defense: procurement of domestic goods and services (see H. Con. Res. 266), [29AP] ------require consideration of percentage of work to be performed in the U.S. in the evaluation of contracts (see H.R. 3838), [12MY] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] Employment: reform standard for classifying technical workers as independent contractors for employment tax purposes (see H.R. 3819), [7MY] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health care benefits (see H.R. 4278), [20JY] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 3528), [23MR] ------measure performance of Federal procurement system and enhance training of the acquisition workforce (see H.R. 4244), [16JY] ------require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to each subcontractor under a Federal contract (see H.R. 3700), [21AP] Medicare: clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services (see H.R. 3259), [25FE] ------extend the contracts of certain managed care organizations (see H.R. 4720), [7OC] ------provide flexibility in contracting for claims processing (see H.R. 4186), [25JN] ------restore the non-applicability of private contracts for the provision of benefits (see H.R. 3126), [28JA] Mining and mineral resources: protection of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders relative to coalbed methane gas (see H.R. 4598), [18SE] National Park Service: reform concessions policies (see H.R. 3934), [21MY] Public welfare programs: guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] SBA: review and adjust size standards used to determine whether certain enterprises are small businesses relative to competing for Federal contracts (see H.R. 3681), [1AP] Small business: provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 3701), [21AP] Taxation: allow farmers option to declare taxable year in which production flexibility contract payments and crop insurance payments are included in gross income (see H.R. 4644), [25SE] ------prevent increase on variable annuities and other variable contracts (see H. Con. Res. 211), [11FE] Texas: authorize prepayment of amounts due under a water reclamation project contract for the Canadian River Project (see H.R. 3687), [1AP] Reports filed Alternative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 105-487), [21AP] Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] Financial Contract Netting Improvement Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4393) (H. Rept. 105-688), [9SE] Granite Watershed Enhancement and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 105-527), [12MY] Native American Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1833) (H. Rept. 105-765), [2OC] CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT Bills and resolutions Courts: civil liability for illegal manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances (see H.R. 4204), [14JY] Drugs: conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving similar amounts of cocaine base (see H.R. 3898), [19MY] ------provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 4599), [18SE] Reports filed Speed Trafficking Life in Prison Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105-711), [14SE] CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IMPORT AND EXPORT ACT Bills and resolutions Drugs: conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving similar amounts of cocaine base (see H.R. 3898), [19MY] ------limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada (see H.R. 3633), [1AP] Reports filed Limit Amount of Controlled Substances Allowed To Be Brought Into the U.S. From Mexico and Canada: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 105-629), [16JY] Speed Trafficking Life in Prison Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105-711), [14SE] CONYERS, JOHN, JR. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Correctional institutions: encourage formation of Lifer Groups (see H. Con. Res. 256), [31MR] ------provide for drug testing and interventions, and reduce drug trafficking and related crimes (see H.R. 3606), [31MR] Crime: prevent violence against women (see H.R. 3514), [19MR] ------provide protection from personal intrusion for commercial purposes (see H.R. 4425), [6AU] Foreign trade: clarify antitrust policy relative to commerce with foreign nations (see H.R. 4453), [6AU] Urban areas: provide grants to organizations to develop youth intervention models (see H.R. 3607), [31MR] COOK, MERRILL (a Representative from Utah) Bills and resolutions introduced Computers: promote online commerce and communications and protect consumers and service providers from unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 4124), [24JN] Dept. of the Treasury: require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] Financial institutions: use of electronic authentication technology (see H.R. 3472), [17MR] Tariff: personal effects of individuals associated with the 1999 International Special Olympics and Women's World Cup, the 2001 International Special Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games (see H.R. 4045), [11JN] COOPER, JERE Reports filed Jere Cooper Federal Building, Dyersburg, TN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2730) (H. Rept. 105-517), [7MY] COPYRIGHT ACT Bills and resolutions Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] [[Page 2979]] COPYRIGHT COMPULSORY LICENSE IMPROVEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] COPYRIGHT TERM EXTENSION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2589): consideration (see H. Res. 390), [24MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2589, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), [24MR] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), [18MR] COPYRIGHTS related term(s) Patents Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] Bills and resolutions Computers: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see H.R. 3209), [12FE] Music and dance: extend the term and provide for a music licensing exemption (see H.R. 4712), [7OC] Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] (see H.R. 4449), [6AU] (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] Terms: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration (see H. Res. 390), [24MR] Trademarks: protection against dilution (see H.R. 3119), [28JA] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Reports filed Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), [24MR] Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), [18MR] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Vessel Hull Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 105-436), [11MR] CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Bills and resolutions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 3561), [26MR] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Messages National and Community Service Act Amendments: President Clinton, [19MR] Motions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), [23JY], [29JY], [15SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] Commission for the Future of Public Broadcasting: establish (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] Messages Report: President Clinton, [25FE], [29JY] CORPORATIONS related term(s) Business and Industry Bills and resolutions Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign commerce (see H.R. 4353), [30JY] Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] ------encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] ------minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with hybrid transactions (see H.R. 4663), [1OC] Great Lakes: prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals (see H. Res. 418), [30AP] (see H. Res. 566), [1OC] Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper markets (see H. Con. Res. 233), [4MR] ------eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (see H. Res. 392), [24MR] SEC: limit collection of certain fees (see H.R. 4120), [23JN] (see H.R. 4213), [14JY] (see H.R. 4269), [17JY] Taxation: capital gains rates (see H.R. 4125), [24JN] (see H.R. 4454), [6AU] ------eliminate capital gains tax (see H.R. 3860), [13MY] ------enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] ------expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 4553), [11SE] ------improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------modify rules for determining whether a corporation is a cooperative housing corporation (see H.R. 4397), [4AU] ------provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] ------S corporation reform (see H.R. 4285), [21JY] ------simplify individual capital gains tax (see H.R. 3623), [1AP] ------treatment of certain transfers of assets and liabilities to a corporation (see H.R. 4852), [19OC] ------treatment of cooperative housing corporations and their shareholders (see H.R. 4386), [3AU] ------treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 3227), [12FE] (see H.R. 4521), [7AU] ------treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 3533), [24MR] (see H.R. 3558), [26MR] Reports filed Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] CORPS OF ENGINEERS related term(s) Department of Defense Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] Water: reauthorizing water resources development programs (see H.R. 3866), [14MY] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Motions Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), [29JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: provide that persons sentenced to life imprisonment by a court-martial may not be granted parole for at least 30 years (see H.R. 3906), [20MY] Computers: ensure that prisoners are not permitted unsupervised access to any interactive computer service (see H.R. 3729), [23AP] Courts: limit jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to prison release orders (see H.R. 3718), [23AP] Crime: treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3512), [19MR] Drugs: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons (see H.R. 4039), [11JN] ------provide for drug testing and interventions, and reduce drug trafficking and related crimes (see H.R. 3606), [31MR] Employment: employment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 4100), [19JN] Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners or fugitives (see H.R. 3670), [1AP] GSA: assume title to the Lorton Correctional Complex for ultimate disposal of property after closure (see H.R. 4523), [9SE] Lifer Groups: encourage formation (see H. Con. Res. 256), [31MR] Lorton Correctional Complex: assume title for ultimate disposal of property after closure (see H.R. 4523), [9SE] National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4566), [15SE] Nonprofit organizations: use of Federal prison labor (see H.R. 3893), [19MY] Social Security: provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits (see H.R. 4172), [25JN] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses, and provide for appropriate treatment of prisoners (see H.R. 3732), [23AP] States: penalties for releasing individuals convicted of violent crimes involving children (see H.R. 4258), [16JY] Reports filed Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] COSTA RICA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Real estate: protection of lives and property rights from squatters (see H. Con. Res. 306), [23JY] [[Page 2980]] COSTELLO, JERRY F. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS Messages Report: Prsident Clinton, [11FE] COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Bills and resolutions Public lands: use of alternative arrangements for windstorm- damaged national forests and grasslands in Texas (see H.R. 4345), [29JY] COURTS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] ------S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, [9SE] Bills and resolutions Administrative Law Judge Conference of the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3961), [22MY] Armed Forces: provide that persons sentenced to life imprisonment by a court-martial may not be granted parole for at least 30 years (see H.R. 3906), [20MY] Bankruptcy: reform laws (see H.R. 3146, 3150), [3FE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] California: provide for additional place of holding court for the Western Division of the Central Judicial District (see H.R. 4161), [25JN] CERCLA: clarify liability for sale of certain facilities for residential use (see H.R. 4227), [15JY] Chesimard, Joanne: extradition to the U.S. from Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 244), [17MR] Children and youth: international cooperation in cases involving the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (see H. Con. Res. 224), [25FE] Civil rights: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 4718), [7OC] Class action lawsuits: enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts (see H.R. 3789), [5MY] ------enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts (H.R. 3789), consideration (see H. Res. 560), [1OC] Clinton, President: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] ------resignation (see H. Res. 531), [11SE] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] Computers: provide that actions, including ones to recover damages, resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met (see H.R. 4240), [16JY] Congress: voting requirement for committees to seek immunity for witnesses (see H.R. 3854), [13MY] Controlled Substances Act: civil liability for illegal manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances (see H.R. 4204), [14JY] Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see H.R. 3209), [12FE] Correctional institutions: encourage formation of Lifer Groups (see H. Con. Res. 256), [31MR] ------funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons (see H.R. 4039), [11JN] ------limit jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to prison release orders (see H.R. 3718), [23AP] ------provide for drug testing and interventions, and reduce drug trafficking and related crimes (see H.R. 3606), [31MR] Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 3212), [12FE] Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3265), [25FE] (see H.R. 3413), [10MR] Crime: amend RICO relative to nonviolent advocacy groups (see H.R. 4245), [16JY] ------constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 129), [16SE] ------death penalty sentencing for smuggling of certain drugs (see H.R. 3671), [1AP] ------establish Federal penalties for use of a law enforcement officer's weapon against the officer (see H.R. 4776), [9OC] ------expand prohibition on stalking (see H.R. 3747), [29AP] ------identity fraud (see H.R. 3551), [25MR] (see H.R. 3601), [30MR] (see H.R. 4151), [25JN] ------increase penalties for taking children hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 3438), [11MR] ------make minor and technical amendments relative to Federal criminal law and procedure (see H.R. 4651), [28SE] ------notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (H.R. 2181), consideration (see H. Res. 366), [24FE] ------penalties for certain sex offenses against children (see H.R. 3494), [18MR] ------penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R. 3494), consideration (see H. Res. 465), [10JN] ------prevent violence against women (see H.R. 3514), [19MR] ------prohibit convicted felons from collecting damages for injuries suffered during the commission of a crime (see H.R. 4446), [6AU] ------provide penalties for day care providers (see H.R. 4868), [20OC] ------provide penalties for murders of armored car crew members (see H.R. 3253), [24FE] ------reauthorize funding for court-appointed advocates for victims of child abuse, training programs on child abuse for judicial personnel and attorneys, and video taping of child victim testimony (see H.R. 3902), [19MY] ------treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3512), [19MR] Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H. Con. Res. 254), [30MR] Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3303), [3MR] ------establish Bureau of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 4264), [17JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco industry settlement funds for veterans programs (see H. Con. Res. 249), [24MR] ------direct payment of attorneys' fees in awards of past-due benefits (see H.R. 3444), [12MR] ------use portion of any national tobacco settlement to establish trust fund for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4188), [25JN] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4276), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4276), consideration (see H. Res. 508), [22JY] Drugs: increase penalties for certain offenses and enhance law enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3858), [13MY] (see H.R. 4617), [24SE] ------provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 4599), [18SE] ------sentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses while in the presence of a minor (see H.R. 3919), [20MY] ------sentencing of persons convicted of lesser drug offenses while in possession of a firearm (see H.R. 3155), [4FE] Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens' associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 3627), [1AP] ------cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] Endangered Species Act: reform liability provisions relative to civil and criminal penalties (see H.R. 4555), [11SE] ERISA: provide that participants in employee benefit plans are entitled to certain judicial reviews of benefit determinations (see H.R. 4406), [5AU] Executive Office of the President: President Clinton's use of legal staff for personal legal issues (see H. Res. 397), [25MR] Fair Labor Standards Act: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] Families and domestic relations: enforcement of child custody and visitation orders (see H.R. 4164), [25JN] ------establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 3811), [7MY] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), consideration (see H. Res. 408), [22AP] Federal employees: enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] ------treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 4201), [14JY] (see H.R. 4299), [22JY] Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: restore the stenographic preference for recording depositions (see H.R. 4221), [15JY] Florida: appointment of additional Federal judges in the middle and southern districts (see H.R. 3154), [4FE] Foreign countries: funding for the construction of U.S. chancery facilities in Berlin and Jerusalem so that comparable rates of construction and occupation of the facilities are ensured (see H.R. 4181), [25JN] Foreign policy: allow attachment of certain property of foreign states in execution of judgements for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 4292), [21JY] Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty (see H.R. 4019), [9JN] (see H.R. 4154), [25JN] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 3528, 3528), [23MR] ------impose certain conditions relative to the appointment of masters in Federal actions (see H.R. 3183), [11FE] ------prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (H.R. 1544), consideration (see H. Res. 367), [24FE] Government regulations: require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 4085), [18JN] ------require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4049), [11JN] Hazardous substances: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos exposure personal injury claims (see H.R. 3905), [20MY] [[Page 2981]] Health: limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 3535), [24MR] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] ------rules for payment of damage awards for future losses in certain health care liability actions (see H.R. 4791), [10OC] Health care professionals: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] ------establish liability for individuals practicing medicine without a license in connection with a group health plan (see H.R. 4225), [15JY] House of Representatives: printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] Housing: prohibit individuals convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine from receiving public housing assistance (see H.R. 4551), [11SE] Immigration: assessment of civil penalties against illegal aliens and for persons smuggling aliens within the U.S. (see H.R. 4251), [16JY] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 4491), [6AU] James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (see H.R. 3696), [21AP] Jefferson National Expansion Memorial: install plaque at entrance to Old Court House commemorating the Dred Scott decision (see H.R. 4163), [25JN] Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4050), [11JN] Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building, (see H.R. 4338), [27JY] Judiciary: provide that persons closely related to certain judges may not be appointed as judges to the same court (see H.R. 3926), [21MY] Kaczynski, David R. and Patrik, Linda E.: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] Law enforcement officers: ensure that States provide due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 4681), [2OC] Lawyers and attorneys: establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (see H.R. 4785), [10OC] Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Mexico: renegotiation of extradition treaty so that the possibility of capital punishment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects to the U.S. (see H. Res. 381), [5MR] National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4566), [15SE] National Commission on Terrorism: establish (see H.R. 4536), [9SE] National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 3778), [30AP] Native Americans: establish temporary court to hear claims against the U.S. relative to tribal trust fund accounts (see H.R. 4485), [6AU] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Nonprofit organizations: exempt from certain liability requirements relative to rights-of-way on public lands (see H.R. 3187), [11FE] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] Patriotic societies and observances: revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws (see H.R. 4529), [9SE] Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] Presidents of the U.S.: reporting requirements for executive privilege claims (see H.R. 3850), [13MY] ------use of executive privilege (see H. Res. 432), [14MY] ------use of executive privilege (H. Res. 432), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (see H.J. Res. 107), [3FE] (see H. Res. 343), [28JA] ------prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (H.J. Res. 107), consideration (see H. Res. 345), [3FE] Privacy: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 3577), [27MR], (see H.R. 4286), [21JY] Real property: private property owner rights (H.R. 992), consideration (see H. Res. 382), [10MR] Religion: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3288), [26FE] Reynaldo G. Garza-Filemon B. Vela, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (see H.R. 3675), [1AP] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] Securities: judicial review of adoption of accounting principles applicable to issuers of federally-registered securities (see H.R. 3165), [5FE] Small business: protection from litigation excesses (see H.R. 3382), [5MR] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] States: require Federal and State courts to recognize a notarization from another State when it affects interstate commerce (see H.R. 4764), [9OC] Supreme Court: hiring of qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices (see H. Res. 591), [9OC] Taxation: constitutional amendment to prohibit courts from levying or increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 110), [11FE] ------impose excise tax on persons who acquire structured settlement payments in factoring transactions (see H.R. 4314), [23JY] ------limit Federal authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3182), [11FE] ------require advance notice and judicial consent before seizure and exclude civil damages for unauthorized collection actions from income (see H.R. 3277), [25FE] ------treatment of amounts received under State programs providing compensation for birth-related injuries (see H.R. 4139), [25JN] Telecommunications: authority for the interception of communications (see H.R. 3753), [29AP] Terrorism: permit claims in U.S. courts against foreign countries which are sponsors of international terrorism, or where no extradition treaty or other remedies exist (see H.R. 3848), [12MY] Texas: provide for additional place of holding court for the Austin Division of the Western Judicial District (see H.R. 4428), [6AU] Thomas S. Foley U.S. Court House, Spokane, WA: designate (see H.R. 4625), [24SE] Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 4768), [9OC] Tobacco products: limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] ------specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] Trademark Act: amend to provide protection for trade dress (see H.R. 3163), [5FE] Trademarks: protection against dilution (see H.R. 3119), [28JA] Treaties and agreements: provide for a judicial and administrative remedy for disputes arising under certain agreements with foreign entities (see H.R. 3578), [27MR] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4107), [22JN] Virgin Islands: establish the District Court of the Virgin Islands as a Federal court (see H.R. 3642), [1AP] Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see H.R. 3557), [25MR] Wisconsin: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the eastern district (see H.R. 3931), [21MY] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] Messages Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] District of Columbia Courts Budget Request: President Clinton, [16MR] International Crime Control Act: President Clinton, [9JN] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [3MR] Motions Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] Crime: penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R. 3494), [11JN] ------strengthen prohibitions on international bribery and other corrupt practices (S. 2375), [9OC] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), [5AU], [6OC] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), [22JY] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545), [23SE] Reports filed Alternative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 105-487), [21AP] Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Biomaterials Access Assurance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [14JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105- 549), [22MY] Care for Police Survivors Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Child Custody Order Enforcement: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1690) (H. Rept. 105-546), [21MY] Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3494) (H. Rept. 105-557), [3JN] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Clarify Guam's Local Judicial Structure and the Office of Attorney General: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2370) (H. Rept. 105-742), [24SE] Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3789) (H. Rept. 105-702), [10SE] [[Page 2982]] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H. Res. 432, Presidential Use of Executive Privilege: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 992, Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 105-430), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 1252, Judicial Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 105-491), [22AP] Consideration of H.R. 1544, Federal Agency Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 367) (H. Rept. 105-420), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 2181, Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 105-419), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3494, Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 105-576), [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 3789, Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 560) (H. Rept. 105-758), [1OC] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Consideration of H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 105-641), [22JY] Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] Dept. of Justice Appropriations: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3303) (H. Rept. 105-526), [12MY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4276) (H. Rept. 105-636), [20JY] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] Federal Courts Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2294) (H. Rept. 105-437), [12MR] Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2379) (H. Rept. 105-614), [14JY] James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, MT: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3696) (H. Rept. 105-617), [14JY] Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, OH: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 1800) (H. Rept. 105-619), [14JY] Judicial Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1252) (H. Rept. 105-478), [1AP] Lloyd D. George Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2225) (H. Rept. 105-518), [7MY] Narragansett Justice Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1983) (H. Rept. 105-692), [9SE] Private Trustee Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2592) (H. Rept. 105-663), [31JY] Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 105-615), [14JY] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act: Committee of Conference (House) (S. 1260) (H. Rept. 105-803), [9OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105- 640), [21JY] Speed Trafficking Life in Prison Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105-711), [14SE] Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 992) (H. Rept. 105-424), [3MR] COX, CHRISTOPHER (a Representative from California) Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Conferee: S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] Rules Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [25JN] COYNE, WILLIAM J. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] Bills and resolutions introduced IRS: reform (see H.R. 3493), [18MR] Taxation: capital gains rates (see H.R. 4454), [6AU] ------simplify individual capital gains tax (see H.R. 3623), [1AP] CRAMER, ROBERT E. (BUD), JR. (a Representative from Alabama) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Medicare: reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 4794), [10OC] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] Veterans: determine the amount of certain benefits relative to the accrual period prior to death (see H.R. 4027), [10JN] CRANE, PHILIP M. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Customs Service: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3809), [7MY] ------use of customs user fees for certain preclearance activities (see H.R. 3644), [1AP] Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with hybrid transactions (see H.R. 4663), [1OC] Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), return to Senate (see H. Res. 601), [15OC] Foreign trade: miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 4342), [29JY] ------reauthorize Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 4608), [23SE] Mongolia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4807), [12OC] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] Taxation: permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 4795), [10OC] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited by employer contributions to employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 4741), [8OC] ------treatment of petroleum storage facilities (see H.R. 3992), [4JN] ------treatment of small coach builders relative to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 4165), [25JN] CRAPO, MICHAEL D. (a Representative from Idaho) Bills and resolutions introduced FTC: regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements (see H.R. 4581), [16SE] Idaho Admission Act: amend relative to sale or lease of school land (see H.R. 4166), [25JN] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Tariff: semiconductor plating lines (see H.R. 3374), [5MR] CREDIT related term(s) Consumers Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, [11FE] Conferees: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions Agricultural Market Transition Act: extend the term of marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 3455), [12MR] ------retroactive lifting of caps on loan rates for marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 4615), [23SE] Bankruptcy: limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (see H.R. 3693), [21AP] ------reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4672), [1OC] (see H.R. 4697), [5OC] (see H.R. 4831), [14OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Community Reinvestment Act: exempt certain depository institutions from requirements (see H.R. 4445), [6AU] Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural credit provisions for farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4246), [16JY] Consumers: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any consumer reporting agency (see H.R. 4848), [16OC] ------prevent credit card issuers from implementing unreasonable practices or penalties against card holders who pay balances in full (see H.R. 4410), [5AU] Crime: identity fraud (see H.R. 3551), [25MR] (see H.R. 3601), [30MR] (see H.R. 4151), [25JN] Dept. of Agriculture: reform agricultural credit programs (see H.R. 3513), [19MR] Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] Homeowners Protection Act: consumer protections relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 4435), [6AU] Housing: establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making payments on mortgages insured under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 4745), [8OC] Interest rates: repeal pending changes applicable to Federal family education loans (see H.R. 3291), [26FE] [[Page 2983]] Motor vehicles: enhance advertising of terms and costs of car leases and permit consumer comparison of advertised lease offerings (see H.R. 4788), [10OC] Taxation: treatment of graduated estate tax rates and the unified credit (see H.R. 4468), [6AU] ------treatment of interest on education loans (see H.R. 4846), [15OC] Veterans: make permanent the eligibility of former members of the Selected Reserve for veterans housing loans (see H.R. 4016), [9JN] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Motions Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] Reports filed Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] CREDIT CARD ON-TIME PAYMENT PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4410), [5AU] CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP ACCESS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1151) (H. Rept. 105-472), [30MR] CREDIT UNIONS see Financial Institutions CRIME Appointments Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement, [18MY] Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC], [5OC] Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, [9SE] Bills and resolutions Abortion: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification (see H.R. 3682), [1AP] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification (H.R. 3682), consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] ------protection of reproductive health services clinics (see H. Res. 358), [11FE] Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] Armed Forces: prohibit awarding of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital crime (see H.R. 3970), [22MY] ------provide that persons sentenced to life imprisonment by a court-martial may not be granted parole for at least 30 years (see H.R. 3906), [20MY] Arts and humanities: encourage the identification and return of stolen artwork (see H.R. 4138), [25JN] Bering Sea: actions to stop poaching of marine resources and use of illegal high seas driftnets (see H. Res. 470), [15JN] Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 263), [28AP] ------tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (see H. Con. Res. 311), [27JY] ------use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 310), [27JY] Chesimard, Joanne: extradition to the U.S. from Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 244), [17MR] Children and youth: increase penalties for taking children hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 3438), [11MR] ------international cooperation in cases involving the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (see H. Con. Res. 224), [25FE] ------parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------prohibit all private possession of child pornography (see H.R. 3185), [11FE] ------provide penalties for day care providers (see H.R. 4868), [20OC] ------reauthorize funding for court-appointed advocates for victims of child abuse, training programs on child abuse for judicial personnel and attorneys, and video taping of child victim testimony (see H.R. 3902), [19MY] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] Civil liberties: provide protection from personal intrusion for commercial purposes (see H.R. 3224), [12FE] (see H.R. 4425), [6AU] Clinton, President: address issue of school violence (see H. Con. Res. 287), [5JN] ------address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 512), [29JY] ------impeachment (see H. Res. 611), [17DE] ------reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] ------resignation (see H. Res. 531), [11SE] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (see H. Res. 433), [14MY] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (H. Res. 433), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] ------require distribution of information relative to harassment (see H.R. 3759), [29AP] Colombia: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts (see H. Res. 398), [26MR] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (see H. Res. 507), [21JY] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] Computers: ensure that prisoners are not permitted unsupervised access to any interactive computer service (see H.R. 3729), [23AP] Congress: voting requirement for committees to seek immunity for witnesses (see H.R. 3854), [13MY] Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 129), [16SE] Consumers: prohibit ticket scalping (see H.R. 3951), [22MY] Controlled Substances Act: civil liability for illegal manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances (see H.R. 4204), [14JY] Correctional institutions: employment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 4100), [19JN] ------funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons (see H.R. 4039), [11JN] ------provide for drug testing and interventions, and reduce drug trafficking and related crimes (see H.R. 3606), [31MR] ------treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3512), [19MR] Courts: authority for the interception of communications (see H.R. 3753), [29AP] ------confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 3577), [27MR], (see H.R. 4286), [21JY] ------independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 3464), [12MR] ------limit jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to prison release orders (see H.R. 3718), [23AP] ------make minor and technical amendments relative to Federal criminal law and procedure (see H.R. 4651), [28SE] ------permit claims in U.S. courts against foreign countries which are sponsors of international terrorism, or where no extradition treaty or other remedies exist (see H.R. 3848), [12MY] ------prohibit convicted felons from collecting damages for injuries suffered during the commission of a crime (see H.R. 4446), [6AU] ------provide penalties for murders of armored car crew members (see H.R. 3253), [24FE] Crime Control Act: prohibit waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age (see H.R. 4532), [9SE] Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H. Con. Res. 254), [30MR] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center (see H.R. 3985), [3JN] ------funding for high energy container x-ray and automated targeting systems for inspection of cargo (see H.R. 3112), [27JA] Dept. of Defense: prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] Dept. of Justice: establish Bureau of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 4264), [17JY] ------provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] ------State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding (see H.R. 4440), [6AU] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see H.R. 4005), [5JN] Dept. of Transportation: assess available technologies for establishing a system to access motor vehicle driving records (see H.R. 3555), [25MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require notification and allow local law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes and search for missing patients at VA medical facilities (see H.R. 4609), [23SE] Drug abuse: combat methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 4315), [23JY] ------national drug control policy (see H.R. 4550), [11SE] (see H. Res. 423), [7MY] ------national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), consideration (see H. Res. 538), [15SE] ------prohibit needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3714), [22AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3712), [22AP] (see H.R. 3717), [23AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (see H. Res. 409), [28AP] Drugs: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use [[Page 2984]] of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 3184), [11FE] ------conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving similar amounts of cocaine base (see H.R. 3898), [19MY] ------death penalty sentencing for smuggling of certain drugs (see H.R. 3671), [1AP] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] ------increase penalties for certain offenses and enhance law enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3858), [13MY] (see H.R. 4617), [24SE] ------limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada (see H.R. 3633), [1AP] ------promote drug-free workplace programs (see H.R. 3853), [13MY] ------provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 4599), [18SE] ------sentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses while in the presence of a minor (see H.R. 3919), [20MY] ------sentencing of persons convicted of lesser drug offenses while in possession of a firearm (see H.R. 3155), [4FE] ------support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] ------use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.J. Res. 117), [30AP] Education: encourage use of school resource officers (see H.R. 4009), [5JN] ------require local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing for secondary school students (see H.R. 4378), [31JY] El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [3AU] Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), return to Senate (see H. Res. 601), [15OC] ------reform liability provisions relative to civil and criminal penalties (see H.R. 4555), [11SE] Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327), [18SE] Families and domestic relations: community-based family resource and support grants appropriations (see H.R. 4436), [6AU] ------establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 3811), [7MY] ------reauthorize funding for grant program to encourage arrest policies relative to domestic violence (see H.R. 3901), [19MY] Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: improve and strengthen (see H.R. 3665), [1AP] ------reauthorize the national toll-free telephone domestic violence hotline (see H.R. 3699), [21AP] Federal aid programs: correct law relative to termination of benefits for convicted persons (see H.R. 3096), [27JA] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), consideration (see H. Res. 408), [22AP] Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 4290), [21JY] ------ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 3609), [31MR] (see H.R. 3646), [1AP] ------encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] ------prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and regulate retention of resulting information (see H.R. 3949), [22MY] ------require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement officials and a waiting period before purchase of a handgun (see H.R. 4233), [15JY] Food stamps: exception to work requirements relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4487), [6AU] ------State prevention of receipt by prisoners or fugitives (see H.R. 3670), [1AP] Foreign policy: allow attachment of certain property of foreign states in execution of judgements for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 4292), [21JY] ------extradition of Salvadorans (see H. Res. 569), [2OC] Foreign trade: ban importation of certain large capacity military magazine rifles (see H. Con. Res. 275), [12MY] FRS: include money laundering activities in the consideration of certain applications (see H.R. 3760), [29AP] Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] Health: prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care workers who report unsafe conditions and practices (see H.R. 3342), [5MR] Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] Health care professionals: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] ------training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] House of Representatives: printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 4543), [10SE] ------prohibit individuals convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine from receiving public housing assistance (see H.R. 4551), [11SE] ------provide an exemption for restrictions on the occupancy of group homes by persons convicted of certain crimes (see H.R. 4827), [13OC] ------provide for reviews of criminal records of applicants for participation in shared housing arrangements (see H.R. 3181), [11FE] Human rights: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 239), [10MR] Identification: fraud (see H.R. 3551), [25MR] (see H.R. 3601), [30MR] (see H.R. 4151), [25JN] Immigration: assessment of civil penalties against illegal aliens and for persons smuggling aliens within the U.S. (see H.R. 4251), [16JY] ------deport aliens who associate with known terrorists (see H.R. 4698), [5OC] ------eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments, suspensions, or cancellation of deportation (see H.R. 4291), [21JY] ------extend date by which an automated entry-exit control system must be developed (see H.R. 4658), [1OC] ------extend the visa processing period for diversity applicants whose processing was suspended due to embassy bombings (see H.R. 4821), [13OC] Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4437), (see H.R. 4463), [6AU] International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Res. 562), [1OC] Kaczynski, David R. and Patrik, Linda E.: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: prevent expenditure of Federal funds to investigate circumstances relating to death (see H.R. 4524), [9SE] Law enforcement: prohibit unauthorized interstate or foreign transfer of counterfeit or authentic police badges (see H.R. 4282), [21JY] ------support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] Law enforcement officers: ensure that States provide due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 4681), [2OC] ------establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] ------protection of Federal officers who intervene in certain situations (see H.R. 3839), [12MY] ------reduce local matching amount to ensure more local communities qualify for grants to hire additional police officers (see H.R. 4734), [8OC] ------tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service (see H. Res. 422), [7MY] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H. Con. Res. 321), [5AU] ------combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3471), [17MR] ------delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture services under home health services (see H.R. 3137), [3FE] ------preserve access to home health services for the sickest and most frail, continue participation by cost-effective providers, and reduce fraud and abuse (see H.R. 4495), [6AU] ------require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 4680), [2OC] Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 317), [4AU] ------limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] ------renegotiation of extradition treaty so that the possibility of capital punishment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects to the U.S. (see H. Res. 381), [5MR] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Money: prevent money laundering (see H.R. 3745), [29AP] ------prevent smuggling of large amounts of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the U.S. (see H.R. 4691), [2OC] National Commission on Terrorism: establish (see H.R. 4536), [9SE] Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] Nigeria: efforts to combat advance fee fraud schemes (see H.R. 3916), [20MY] Nursing facilities: permit certain paid staff to provide feeding and hydration assistance to residents and ensure that individuals with a history of patient or resident abuse or criminal convictions are not employed (see H.R. 4686), [2OC] (see H.R. 4804), [10OC] Office of Inspector General Oversight Council: establish (see H.R. 4676), [1OC] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] [[Page 2985]] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see H.R. 3983), [3JN] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] ------clarify right of U.S. nationals to make contributions to candidates for Federal office (see H.R. 3836), [12MY] Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 2369), consideration (see H. Res. 377), [4MR] Public Safety and Community Policing Grants: reauthorize (see H.R. 4743), [8OC] Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture (see H.R. 4309), [22JY] Research: increase research of link between violence against animals and violence against humans (see H. Con. Res. 286), [3JN] RICO: amend relative to nonviolent advocacy groups (see H.R. 4245), [16JY] Schools: ensure safety by increasing police presence (see H.R. 4224), [15JY] ------establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] Senior citizens: warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud and provide with information that will help them protect themselves (see H.R. 3134), [28JA] Sex offenses: penalties for certain offenses against children (see H.R. 3494), [18MR] ------penalties for certain offenses against children (H.R. 3494), consideration (see H. Res. 465), [10JN] Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 597), [14OC] Sports: encourage pro sports leagues and International Olympic Committee to set clear guidelines and penalties for illegal drug use (see H. Res. 481), [19JN] Stalking: expand prohibition (see H.R. 3747), [29AP] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] States: penalties for releasing individuals convicted of violent crimes involving children (see H.R. 4258), [16JY] ------provide grants for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 4026), [10JN] ------require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police (see H.R. 4531), [9SE] (see H.R. 4576), [15SE] Taxation: require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 4198), [14JY] Telephones: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (H.R. 2460), consideration (see H. Res. 368), [25FE] ------protect consumers against spamming, slamming, and cramming (see H.R. 4176), [25JN] Terrorism: relief for American victims of terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 220), [12FE] Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (see H.R. 3891), [19MY] U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H.R. 4354), [30JY] Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 309), [24JY] Unemployment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4701), [5OC] Urban areas: provide grants to organizations to develop youth intervention models (see H.R. 3607), [31MR] Violence Against Women Act: establish a national domestic violence victim notification system (see H.R. 4860), [20OC] Volunteer workers: eliminate the requirement that fingerprints be supplied for background checks (see H.R. 3398), [5MR] Weapons: establish Federal penalties for use of a law enforcement officer's weapon against the officer (see H.R. 4776), [9OC] Witnesses: notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (H.R. 2181), consideration (see H. Res. 366), [24FE] Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] ------prevent violence against women (see H.R. 3514), [19MR] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Messages International Crime Control Act: President Clinton, [9JN] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [3MR] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, [27AP], [19OC] Motions Abortion: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification (H.R. 3682), [15JY] Clinton, President: impeachment (H. Res. 611), [19DE] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (H. Res. 507), [30JY] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), [29AP] International law: strengthen prohibitions on international bribery and other corrupt practices (S. 2375), [9OC] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (S. 2073), [1OC] Sex offenses: penalties for certain offenses against children (H.R. 3494), [11JN] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545), [23SE] Telephones: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (S. 493), [26FE] Reports filed Care for Police Survivors Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3494) (H. Rept. 105-557), [3JN] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) Special Authority Relative to Investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 105-658), [29JY] Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 218) (H. Rept. 105-819), [14OC] Consideration of H. Res. 433, Urge Full Cooperation by Former Political Appointees, Friends, and Associates of President Clinton With Congressional Investigations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H.R. 1252, Judicial Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 105-491), [22AP] Consideration of H.R. 2181, Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 105-419), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 2369, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 105-427), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Consideration of H.R. 2460, Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 105-421), [25FE] Consideration of H.R. 3494, Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 105-576), [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 4550, Drug Demand Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 105-721), [15SE] Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Drug-Free Workplace Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] Impeachment of President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 611) (H. Rept. 105-830), [17DE] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] Judicial Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1252) (H. Rept. 105-478), [1AP] Limit Amount of Controlled Substances Allowed To Be Brought Into the U.S. From Mexico and Canada: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 105-629), [16JY] Medicare Home Health Services--No Surety in Fight Against Fraud and Waste: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-821), [15OC] Medicinal Use of Marijuana: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 105-451), [18MR] Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1756) (H. Rept. 105-608), [14JY] Money Laundering Deterrence Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 105-611), [14JY] Refusal of Attorney General Janet Reno To Produce Subpoenaed Documents: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-728), [17SE] Speed Trafficking Life in Prison Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105-711), [14SE] Termination of Federal Aid Program Benefits for Convicted Persons: Committee on Education and the [[Page 2986]] Workforce (House) (H.R. 3096) (H. Rept. 105-446), [17MR] Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3891) (H. Rept. 105-650), [28JY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-514), [6MY] Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2369) (H. Rept. 105-425), [3MR] Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2460) (H. Rept. 105-418), [24FE] CRIME CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions Children and youth: prohibit waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age (see H.R. 4532), [9SE] CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENDERS REGISTRATION ACT Bills and resolutions Crime: provide State grants for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 4026), [10JN] CROATIA Bills and resolutions Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 227), [26FE] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Paraga, Dobroslav: support efforts to bring about increased respect for democratic and human rights in Croatia (see H. Res. 375), [2MR] Reports filed Withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces From Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Con. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 105-442), [16MR] CUBA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Chesimard, Joanne: extradition to the U.S. from Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 244), [17MR] Crime: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H. Con. Res. 254), [30MR] Foreign trade: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 3173), [5FE] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: eliminate requirement that family members of eligible aliens be Nicaraguan or Cuban nationals (see H.R. 4020), [9JN] Pope John Paul II: tribute to visit to Cuba (see H. Res. 362), [12FE] Messages Cuban Democracy Act: President Clinton, [9OC] National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, [25FE] Telecommunications Payments to Cuba: President Clinton, [4MR] CUBAN DEMOCRACY ACT Messages Provisions: President Clinton, [9OC] CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY ACT Messages Telecommunications Payments to Cuba: President Clinton, [4MR] CUBIN, BARBARA (a Representative from Wyoming) Bills and resolutions introduced Big Piney, WY: allow oil and gas leasing agreements for certain lands (see H.R. 3878), [14MY] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: designate (see H.R. 3453), [12MR] Mining and mineral resources: protection of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders relative to coalbed methane gas (see H.R. 4598), [18SE] Monuments and memorials: prohibit the return of veterans memorial objects to foreign nations without congressional authorization (see H.R. 3645), [1AP] Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 597), [14OC] CUMMINGS, ELIJAH E. (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of HHS: Healthy Start Program funding (see H.R. 3724), [23AP] Federal employees: enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] CUNNINGHAM, RANDY ``DUKE'' (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Hunting and trapping: use receipts from the sale of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps to promote additional stamp purchases (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: use of water conserved by lining the All-American Canal (see H.R. 4392), [4AU] CUSTOMS SERVICE Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3809), [7MY] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Immigration: personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] International Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3985), [3JN] Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] Technology: funding for high energy container x-ray and automated targeting systems for inspection of cargo (see H.R. 3112), [27JA] Trinidad and Tobago: refund of certain customs duty deposits (see H.R. 3483), [17MR] User fees: use for certain preclearance activities (see H.R. 3644), [1AP] Reports filed Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] Customs Service Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3809) (H. Rept. 105-541), [18MY] CYPRUS, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Turkey: occupation (see H. Con. Res. 252), [26MR] Messages Investigation of the Whereabouts of U.S. Citizens Who Have Been Missing From Cyprus: President Clinton, [22MY] CZECH REPUBLIC Messages Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] DALAI LAMA Bills and resolutions International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 283), [22MY] DALTON, MAX Bills and resolutions Costa Rica: protection of lives and property rights from squatters (see H. Con. Res. 306), [23JY] DAMS Bills and resolutions California: authorize the construction of temperature control devices at Folsom Dam (see H.R. 4079), [18JN] ------provide outlet modifications to Folsom Dam, study reconstruction of Northfork American River Cofferdam, and transfer all right, title, and interest in and to the Auburn Dam (see H.R. 4111), [23JN] Dept. of Agriculture: provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 4409), [5AU] El Dorado Irrigation District: convey the Sly Park Dam and Reservoir (see H.R. 4048), [11JN] Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] Fort Peck, MT: establish interpretive center and museum at Fort Peck Dam and protect significant fossil remains in the vicinity (see H.R. 4331), [24JY] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4850), [16OC] Reports filed Folsom Dam Construction of Temperature Control Devices: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4079) (H. Rept. 105-717), [15SE] Folsom Dam Outlet Modifications, Northfork American River Cofferdam Reconstruction Study, and Auburn Dam Transfer to California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4111) (H. Rept. 105-811), [12OC] DANNER, PAT (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] DANTE B. FASCELL NORTH-SOUTH CENTER Bills and resolutions Designate (see H.R. 4757), [9OC] DAVIS, DANNY K. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary (see H. Res. 451), [3JN] FHA: require certain properties to be inspected and determined to comply with minimum property standards (see H.R. 3750), [29AP] DAVIS, JIM (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: conveyance of certain national defense reserve fleet vessels to The Victory Ship, Inc. (see H.R. 4678), [1OC] Government: require a balanced Federal budget, repayment of the national debt, and Social Security system solvency (see H. Con. Res. 228), [26FE] Medicaid: prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing facilities (see H.R. 4046), [11JN] DAVIS, THOMAS M. (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments George Washington's Birthday Ceremonies, [24FE] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [21AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for American Luge Association races (see H. Con. Res. 305), [23JY] District of Columbia: reform certain retirement programs (see H.R. 4568), [15SE] Federal employees: equitable overtime pay policies (see H.R. 3956), [22MY] ------treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 4201), [14JY] (see H.R. 4299), [22JY] GSA: assume title to the Lorton Correctional Complex for ultimate disposal of property after closure (see H.R. 4523), [9SE] National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4566), [15SE] Washington, George: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 251), [26MR] Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts: rename as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (see H.R. 3957), [22MY] [[Page 2987]] DAVIS-BACON ACT see Contracts DAWSON, EARNEST, JR. Bills and resolutions El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [3AU] de ONATE, DON JUAN Bills and resolutions New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (see H. Res. 389), [18MR] Postal Service: issue postage stamp in commemoration of first permanent settlement of the western U.S. by the Spanish explorer (see H. Con. Res. 240), [11MR] DEAF see Disabled DEAL, NATHAN (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced Disabled: establish a national public Internet site to increase access to information on technology-related assistance (see H.R. 4461), [6AU] Georgia: transfer ownership and management of Blue Ridge, Nottely, and Chatuge Lakes to the Dept. of the Army (see H.R. 4462), [6AU] Immigration: assessment of civil penalties against illegal aliens and for persons smuggling aliens within the U.S. (see H.R. 4251), [16JY] Social Security: State requirements for financial recovery from an individuals estate relative to any medical assistance under a State health plan (see H.R. 4249), [16JY] DEATH AND DYING Bills and resolutions Arlington National Cemetery: disclosure of identity of any individual for whom a waiver of eligibility requirements for interment is granted (see H.R. 3089), [27JA] ------enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 3145), [3FE] (see H.R. 3211), [12FE] ------establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial (see H.R. 3252), [24FE] Boyd, Joseph S.: clarify status as public safety officer relative to payment of death benefits (see H.R. 4589), [16SE] Dept. of Defense: relief of survivors of victims killed in helicopter shooting accident in Iraq (see H.R. 4061), [16JN] Dept. of HHS: delay effective date of the final rule relative to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (see H.R. 3584), [30MR] Drugs: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (see H.R. 4006), [5JN] ------clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R. 4006), consideration (see H. Res. 535), [14SE] Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors (see H.R. 4540), [10SE] Health: permit the approval and administration of certain drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3938), [21MY] Law enforcement officers: increase the amount paid to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4544), [10SE] Rokhlin, Lev Y.: express sympathy to family and colleagues and urge prompt investigation into death (see H. Res. 571), [2OC] Social Security: allow for distribution of the lump sum death payment, in the absence of a widow or widower or surviving children, to any other person as certified by the deceased worker (see H.R. 3739), [28AP] Suicide: recognize prevention of youth suicide as a national priority (see H. Res. 548), [18SE] Taxation: cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 3945), [22MY] ------provide exemptions relative to public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4346), [29JY] Veterans: determine the amount of certain benefits relative to the accrual period prior to death (see H.R. 4027), [10JN] ------furnishing of burial flags to certain deceased members of the Selected Reserve (see H.R. 3668), [1AP] ------increase burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans (see H.R. 4708), [6OC] ------payment of certain group life insurance benefits to terminally ill individuals (see H.R. 3993), [4JN] Reports filed Arlington National Cemetery Interment Eligibility Requirements: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3211) (H. Rept. 105-458), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712), [14SE] Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), [6AU] DEATH PENALTY see Capital Punishment DECATUR, GA Bills and resolutions Margie Pitts Hames Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4205), [14JY] DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Bills and resolutions Education: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] DECLARATION OF TAKING ACT Bills and resolutions Real property: require coverage of all condemnations of property by the Government (see H.R. 4303), [22JY] DeFAZIO, PETER A. (a Representative from Oregon) Bills and resolutions introduced Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve consumers' access to airline industry information (see H.R. 4742), [8OC] Dept. of Justice: State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding (see H.R. 4440), [6AU] Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 4630), [25SE] Families and domestic relations: community-based family resource and support grants appropriations (see H.R. 4436), [6AU] Firearms: encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] ------ensure child safety (see H.R. 4444), [6AU] ------regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 4442), [6AU] ------require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices (see H.R. 4441), [6AU] ------revocation of dealer licenses for willful sales to minors (see H.R. 4443), [6AU] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4437), [6AU] Lumber industry: modify the requirements for paying Federal timber sale receipts (see H.R. 4267), [17JY] National Guard: civilian youth opportunities program funding (see H.R. 4438), [6AU] Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4344), [29JY] DEFICIT see Public Debt DeGETTE, DIANA (a Representative from Colorado) Bills and resolutions introduced Firearms: ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 3609), [31MR] (see H.R. 3646), [1AP] Social Security: improve coverage of low-income children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 4767), [9OC] DELAHUNT, WILLIAM D. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] Bills and resolutions introduced Adams National Historical Park: establish in Massachusetts as the successor to the Adams National Historic Site (see H.R. 3703), [22AP] DeLAURO, ROSA L. (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: identity fraud (see H.R. 3551), [25MR] Financial institutions: prohibit fees for using teller windows (see H.R. 4811), [12OC] Insurance: establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4093), [19JN] DeLAY, TOM (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Bilingual Education Act: repeal (see H.R. 3720), [23AP] China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 301), [17JY] Courts: limit jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to prison release orders (see H.R. 3718), [23AP] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (see H.J. Res. 119), [14MY] Electric power: enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce discrimination in the transmission of services (see H.R. 4432), [6AU] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] Iraq: material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] Presidents of the U.S.: reporting requirements for executive privilege claims (see H.R. 3850), [13MY] ------use of executive privilege (see H. Res. 432), [14MY] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] DELLUMS, RONALD V. (a former Representative from California) Bills and resolutions relative to Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate (see H.R. 3295), [26FE] Reports filed Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 105-520), [7MY] DEMOCRACY Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based government (see H. Con. Res. 336), [8OC] Algeria: human rights violations (see H. Res. 347), [3FE] (see H. Res. 374), [2MR] Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation status (see H. Con. Res. 237), [5MR] Botswana: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 373), [26FE] Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections (see H. Res. 361), [12FE] China, People's Republic of: encourage formation and protection of the Chinese Democracy Party (see H. Res. 570), [2OC] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 121), [4JN] China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 300), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 301), [17JY] ------tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] Clinton, President: reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 285), [3JN] ------reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Re [[Page 2988]] public of China (H. Con. Res. 285), consideration (see H. Res. 454), [3JN] Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Con. Res. 221), [12FE] ------tribute to democratic elections and renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 502, 502), [15JY] Foreign aid: establish an index of economic freedom to evaluate the level of economic freedom of countries receiving U.S. development assistance (see H.R. 3256), [24FE] ------prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries (see H.R. 4545), [10SE] Gabon: elections (see H. Res. 518), [6AU] Greece: tribute to inhabitants of the Dodecanesian Islands for their stance in fighting fascism and preserving democratic values and beliefs (see H. Con. Res. 259), [1AP] Guyana: elections (see H. Con. Res. 215), [11FE] Indonesia: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 281), [22MY] International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 283), [22MY] Iraq: support transition to democracy (see H.R. 4655), [29SE] (see H.R. 4664), [1OC] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] ------NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] ------presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] Machal (organization): tribute to international corps of volunteers for efforts towards Israeli independence (see H. Con. Res. 268), [30AP] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] Mozambique: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 556), [25SE] (see H. Res. 610), [20OC] Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see H. Con. Res. 222), [12FE] Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance (see H.R. 3890), [19MY] Paraga, Dobroslav: support efforts to bring about increased respect for democratic and human rights in Croatia (see H. Res. 375), [2MR] Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] Philippines: commemorate independence anniversary and U.S. relations (see H. Res. 404), [31MR] Sri Lanka: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 350), [4FE] Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] U.N.: occupation of seat reserved for Burma by a representative of the National League for Democracy (see H. Res. 603), [15OC] U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human rights in the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 364), [12FE] Messages Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, [3JN] National Endowment for Democracy Report: President Clinton, [23MR] Reports filed Consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, Reconsider Decision by President Clinton To Be Formally Received in Tiananmen Square During Visit to the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 105-564), [3JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] DEMOCRATIC PARTY Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 351), [5FE] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 370), [26FE] (see H. Res. 434), [14MY] Committee on the Judiciary (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 530), [11SE] Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 342), [28JA] (see H. Res. 369), [25FE] (see H. Res. 400), [27MR] (see H. Res. 412), [29AP] (see H. Res. 492), [24JN] (see H. Res. 540), [16SE] FEC: expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 3582), [30MR] ------require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] ------require national committees of political parties to file pre-general election reports (see H.R. 4781), [9OC] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] DENMARK, KINGDOM OF Bills and resolutions Virgin Islands: commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S. Independence Day (see H. Res. 487), [23JN] (see H. Res. 495), [25JN] DENTISTS see Health Care Professionals DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] ------S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] Bills and resolutions African Americans: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Agricultural Market Transition Act: ensure that certain rice farms continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts (see H.R. 3339), [5MR] ------extend the term of marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 3455), [12MR] ------provide supplemental payments to farm owners and producers who have entered into production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 4580), [16SE] ------retroactive lifting of caps on loan rates for marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 4615), [23SE] Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 446), [21MY] ------ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), insert language of H.R. 2534 in lieu (see H. Res. 365), [24FE] ------Federal disaster assistance to livestock producers (see H.R. 4417), [6AU] ------production flexibility contract payment options (see H.R. 4265), (see H.R. 4272), [17JY] ------provide monetary disaster assistance to agricultural producers (see H.R. 4508), [6AU] ------reform the conservation reserve program relative to treatment of nonprofit organizations renting land from a State or political subdivision (see H.R. 3451), [12MR] ------relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4101), [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration (see H. Res. 482), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 567), [2OC] Arizona: convey certain lands and use proceeds for acquisition, construction, and improvement of certain national forest offices and support buildings (see H.R. 4013), [5JN] Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] Brazil: prohibit importation of papayas into the U.S. and certain territories until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 3771), [30AP] Chief Information Officer: clarify and enhance authorities (see H.R. 3280), [26FE] Colorado: designate certain lands as wilderness in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (see H.R. 4505), [6AU] Conservation Reserve Program: balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria (see H.R. 4319), [23JY] ------establish temporary enrollment priorities (see H.R. 4394), [4AU] Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural credit provisions for farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4246), [16JY] Credit: reform agricultural credit programs (see H.R. 3513), [19MR] Dams: provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 4409), [5AU] Disabled: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] Food stamps: prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4366), [31JY] Foreign trade: reduce barriers between U.S. and Canadian agricultural products (see H. Res. 583), [8OC] Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see H.R. 4816), [12OC] ------address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] ------authority to purchase lands within the boundaries of certain national forests in California to include the Angeles National Forest (see H.R. 3770), [30AP] ------increase fees paid by holders of special use permits that authorize construction and occupancy of private recreation houses or cabins (see H.R. 3765), [30AP] ------policies on recreational shooting and archery ranges on Federal land (see H. Con. Res. 332), [2OC] ------Recreational Fee Demonstration Program termination (see H.R. 4447), [6AU] ------reduce overhead and other costs and improve fiscal accountability through improved financial accounting system (see H.R. 4149), [25JN] ------replace regional offices with State offices (see H.R. 3922), [20MY] Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: transfer administrative jurisdiction to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3689), [1AP] [[Page 2989]] Milk: establish a pilot program for milk producers and cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk handlers (see H.R. 4360), [30JY] Pine River Project: convey facilities and allow jurisdictional transfer of lands between the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture (see H.R. 3715), [23AP] Plants: authority relative to protection and quarantine (see H.R. 3766), [30AP] Rogue River National Forest: convey administrative site and use proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings (see H.R. 3796), [5MY] Rural areas: make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] Safety: improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] Taxation: expand the types of crop payments for which a farmer may defer inclusion in income until the next taxable year (see H.R. 4636), [25SE] Tobacco products: provide crop insurance, extension services, and administration of price support and quota programs at no expense to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3664), [1AP] ------provide economic assistance to tobacco farmers, workers, and communities dependent on tobacco production with funds contributed by tobacco product manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 3867), [14MY] ------provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and stabilize tobacco quota fluctuations (see H.R. 3264), [25FE] (see H.R. 3437), [11MR] Conference reports Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (S. 1150), [22AP] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4101), [2OC] Messages Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] CCC Report: President Clinton, [5FE] Veto of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: President Clinton, [8OC] Motions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4101), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), conference report, [2OC] Reports filed Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee of Conference (S. 1150) (H. Rept. 105-492), [22AP] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-763), [2OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-588), [19JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 105-764), [2OC] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 105-548), [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 105-593), [22JN] Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for 2000 decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 246), [17MR] ------require asking of certain questions concerning the availability of a personal computer in the home and access to the Internet (see H.R. 4270), [17JY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4276), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4276), consideration (see H. Res. 508), [22JY] Employment: provide grants to improve job skills in specific industries (see H.R. 3270), [25FE] Endangered Species Act: transfer enforcement functions of the National Marine Fisheries Service to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see H.R. 4335), [24JY] Fish and fishing: red snapper fishery management in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4423), [6AU] Hunting and trapping: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] ------use receipts from the sale of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps to promote additional stamp purchases (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Patent and Trademark Office: funding for salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3723), [23AP] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Reports: extend a quarterly financial report program (see H.R. 4304), [22JY] Tariff: clarify review policies for certain antidumping cases (see H.R. 3432), [10MR] Trademark Act: amend to provide protection for trade dress (see H.R. 3163), [5FE] Messages Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Motions Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), [5AU], [6OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 105-641), [22JY] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number To Assist Consumers in Identifying Domestically-Produced Merchandise: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 563) (H. Rept. 105-759), [1OC] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4276) (H. Rept. 105-636), [20JY] Patent and Trademark Office Salaries and Expenses Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 105- 528), [12MY] Public Works and Economic Development Act and Appalachian Regional Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Appointments Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, [11FE], [23SE] Conferees: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions Air Force: reinvigorate science and technology functions (see H.R. 3894), [19MY] American GI Forum of the U.S. (nonprofit corporation): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3843), [12MY] Appropriations: authorizing certain construction at military installations (see H.R. 3695), [21AP] ------authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 3616), [1AP] ------authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), consideration (see H. Res. 435), [14MY] (see H. Res. 441), [19MY] ------authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 549), [23SE] ------making (see H.R. 4103), [22JN] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3579), [27MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (see H. Res. 402), [30MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 416), [30AP] ------making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 4059), [16JN] ------making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059), consideration (see H. Res. 477), [18JN] ------making (H.R. 4103), consideration (see H. Res. 484), [23JN] ------provide that appropriations for national defense functions for fiscal year 1999 may not exceed the amount authorized for fiscal year 1998 (see H.R. 3685), [1AP] Arlington, VA: provide location for construction of Air Force veterans memorial (see H.R. 4817), [12OC] Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 3145), [3FE] (see H.R. 3211), [12FE] ------establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial (see H.R. 3252), [24FE] Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed consent (see H.R. 4035), [11JN] ------allow members to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 3933), [21MY] ------anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] ------conversion period for former members from Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance policy to a Veterans' Group Life Insurance policy (see H.R. 4115), [23JN] ------establish a unified command for joint forces responsible for providing ready joint forces to regional combatant commands (see H.R. 3845), [12MY] ------prohibit awarding of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital crime (see H.R. 3970), [22MY] ------provide that persons sentenced to life imprisonment by a court-martial may not be granted parole for at least 30 years (see H.R. 3906), [20MY] ------support while carrying out military action against Iraq in and around the Persian Gulf region (see H. Res. 612), [17DE] Aviation: SR-71 aircraft program funding (see H.R. 4424), [6AU] Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 4056), [11JN] ------withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 227), [26FE] Cemeteries and funerals: assure a minimum size for honor guard details at funerals of veterans (see H.R. 3653), [1AP] Colombia: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts (see H. Res. 398), [26MR] Contracts: procurement of domestic goods and services (see H. Con. Res. 266), [29AP] [[Page 2990]] ------require consideration of percentage of work to be performed in the U.S. in the evaluation of contracts (see H.R. 3838), [12MY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise research priorities relative to certain service-related health consequences (see H.R. 3980), [3JN] Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4847), [16OC] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Ecology and environment: authorize sale of excess aircraft for the purpose of dispersing oil spills (see H.R. 4711), [6OC] Education: computation of Impact Aid Program payments to local educational agencies relative to certain children living in military housing constructed by private developers (see H.R. 4133), [24JN] ------conduct ceremonies and other activities in public schools relative to the sacrifice and commitment of veterans (see H. Con. Res. 333), [2OC] El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [3AU] Federal employees: determination of wages of certain employees by using a recent wage survey (see H.R. 4142), [25JN] Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education and training assistance (see H.R. 3802), [6MY] (see H.R. 4874), [21OC] Fort Bliss, TX: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 253), [26MR] Fort Hood, TX: repeal the prohibition on use of Robert Gray Army Airfield by civil aviation (see H.R. 3322), [4MR] Georgia: transfer ownership and management of Blue Ridge, Nottely, and Chatuge Lakes to the Dept. of the Army (see H.R. 4462), [6AU] Hazardous substances: require additional public education, outreach, and participation relative to the disposal of napalm and certain other materials (see H.R. 3404), [5MR] Health: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3613), [31MR] Health care professionals: require military physicians to possess unrestricted licenses and to complete continuing medical education requirements (see H.R. 3775), [30AP] Income: exclude monthly insurance benefits in determining the income of certain surviving spouses of military retirees (see H.R. 4582), [16SE] Indonesia: prohibit transfer of military equipment, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] Iraq: prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] ------relief of survivors of victims killed in helicopter shooting accident (see H.R. 4061), [16JN] Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (see H.R. 3188), [11FE] (see H.R. 4752), [8OC] Jamestown, OH: conveyance of Army Reserve Center to the Greeneview Local School District (see H.R. 3521), [19MR] Kankakee, IL: conveyance of vacant Army Reserve Center (see H.R. 3856), [13MY] Medicare: allow certain military retirees and their dependents a special enrollment period to qualify for TRICARE demonstration sites (see H.R. 4160), [25JN] ------enhance and expand special enrollment periods for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 3863), [13MY] ------waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4771), [9OC] Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4464), [6AU] Military Retirement Reform Act: restore certain military retirement benefits (see H.R. 4669), [1OC] National Defense Reserve Fleet: conveyance of certain vessels to Ohio War Memorial, Inc. (see H.R. 3823), [7MY] National Guard: civilian youth opportunities program funding (see H.R. 4438), [6AU] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 4327), [24JY] (see H.R. 4402), [5AU] ------prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] Native American Veterans' Memorial: establish (see H.R. 4064), [16JN] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] Nuclear weapons: stockpile management (see H. Con. Res. 307), [23JY] Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] Pensions: equitable retirement for military reserve technicians covered under FERS or CSRS (see H.R. 4153), [25JN] Ships and vessels: reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no longer in use (see H.R. 4156), [25JN] Taxation: allow credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 4167), [25JN] ------treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces relative to active duty time spent away from home (see H.R. 3861), [13MY] (see H.R. 3882), [14MY] ------treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] The Victory Ship, Inc.: conveyance of certain national defense reserve fleet vessels (see H.R. 4678), [1OC] Theissen, Chester G.: waive time limitations specified by law in order to award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3245), [12FE] U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 229), [26FE] Veterans: allow certain individuals who provided service to the U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines during World War II to receive a reduced SSI benefit after moving back to the Philippines (see H.R. 4716), [7OC] ------enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States, private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies abroad (see H.R. 3213), [12FE] ------extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3571), [27MR] (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] ------improve access to health care services for certain Medicare- eligible veterans (see H.R. 3828), [12MY] ------repeal retired pay computation formula applicable to certain veterans (see H.R. 4696), [5OC] ------termination of certain contributions to the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3107), [27JA] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to former South Vietnamese commandos for their heroism, sacrifice, and service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [30AP] ------tribute to members of the Armed Forces who were injured or lost their lives during the ``Tet Offensive'' (see H. Con. Res. 204), [27JA] ------tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] World War II: issue the ``Italy'' clasp for the Army Occupation Medal to certain veterans who served in the disputed Italy- Yugoslavia area (see H.R. 3141), [3FE] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3616), [22SE] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 4059), [24JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 4103), [25SE] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579), [30AP] Messages Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status: President Clinton, [24FE] B-2 Stealth Bomber Procurement: President Clinton, [31MR] Dayton Accords Implementation Policy Report: President Clinton, [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, [4FE], [29JY] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] Motions Appropriations: authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), [21MY], [22JY], [23JY] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), [31MR], [23AP] ------making (H.R. 4103), [15SE] Reports filed Arlington National Cemetery Interment Eligibility Requirements: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3211) (H. Rept. 105-458), [24MR] Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 549) (H. Rept. 105-740), [23SE] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Consideration of H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 105-535), [14MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 441) (H. Rept. 105-544), [19MY] Consideration of H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 477) (H. Rept. 105-585), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4103, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 484) (H. Rept. 105-596), [23JN] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4103) (H. Rept. 105-746), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4103) (H. Rept. 105-591), [22JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 105-736), [22SE] ------Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 105-532), [12MY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-647), [24JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-578), [16JN] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-504), [30AP] [[Page 2991]] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] Veterans Reemployment Rights Relative to States, Private Employers, and Servicemen Employed by U.S. Companies Abroad: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3213) (H. Rept. 105-448), [17MR] Withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces From Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Con. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 105-442), [16MR] DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, [11FE] Conferees: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization, [22JY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Colleges and universities: establish demonstration projects to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities (see H.R. 3596), [30MR] ------make grants for postsecondary information technology education and employment assistance projects (see H.R. 3896), [19MY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4274), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (see H. Res. 564), [2OC] (see H. Res. 584), [8OC] Diseases: increase funding and authority of Depts. of HHS and Education relative to asthma programs (see H.R. 4654), [28SE] Education: assist urban and rural local education agencies in raising the academic achievement of all students (see H.R. 3813), [7MY] ------computation of Impact Aid Program payments to local educational agencies relative to certain children living in military housing constructed by private developers (see H.R. 4133), [24JN] ------encourage local agencies to work with the private sector to provide care to children under compulsory school attendance age (see H.R. 3129), [28JA] ------establish professional development partnerships (see H.R. 3115), [27JA] ------improve facilities, reduce class size, and provide parents with additional educational choices for their children (see H.R. 4169), [25JN] ------provide incentives to States to establish and administer periodic teacher testing and merit pay programs for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4594), [17SE] ------reductions in school class size (see H.R. 3876), [14MY] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 3248), [24FE] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities (see H.R. 4590), [17SE] ExploraVision Awards Program: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 279), [21MY] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4241), [16JY] (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: implementation of recommendations on college tuition costs (see H.R. 3479), [17MR] National objectives: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Puerto Rico: conduct a study on the availability of educational instruction in the English language to student citizens (see H.R. 4766), [9OC] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Higher Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 6), [26SE] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] Messages School Class Size Reductions: President Clinton, [11MY] Motions Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (H. Res. 584), [8OC] Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] Reports filed Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 4274, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 564) (H. Rept. 105-762), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 584) (H. Rept. 105-798), [8OC] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4274) (H. Rept. 105-635), [20JY] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-750), [25SE] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-800), [8OC] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions Contracts: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] Electric power: enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce discrimination in the transmission of services (see H.R. 4432), [6AU] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] Federal aid programs: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Nuclear weapons: stockpile management (see H. Con. Res. 307), [23JY] Office of River Protection: establish at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, WA (see H.R. 3984), [3JN] Power resources: provide a transition to market-based rates for power sold by the TVA and Federal Power Marketing Administration (see H.R. 3518), [19MR] Radioactive substances: purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] U.S. Enrichment Corp.: ensure that funding for disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 4215), [14JY] (see H.R. 4234), [15JY] Washington: transfer jurisdiction over certain parcels of land between the Depts. of the Interior and Energy (see H.R. 4129), [24JN] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Messages Comprehensive National Energy Strategy: President Clinton, [14JY] Motions Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), [29JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Bills and resolutions Children and youth: make grants to States and businesses to improve the quality of child care services (see H.R. 3686), [1AP] Congress: importance of enacting patient protection legislation (see H. Con. Res. 293), [22JN] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4274), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (see H. Res. 564), [2OC] (see H. Res. 584), [8OC] Diseases: carry out a national public awareness campaign on colorectal cancer (see H. Res. 359), [11FE] ------implementation of national HIV surveillance system (see H. Res. 539), [15SE] ------increase funding and authority of Depts. of HHS and Education relative to asthma programs (see H.R. 4654), [28SE] ------increase research, treatment, and public education of Lyme disease (see H.R. 3795), [5MY] Drug abuse: prohibit needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3714), [22AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3712), [22AP] (see H.R. 3717), [23AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (see H. Res. 409), [28AP] Drugs: ensure individuals who undertake federally funded research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements (see H.R. 3758), [29AP] Families and domestic relations: tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 4121), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] [[Page 2992]] ------revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 4382), [3AU] Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] Healthy Start Program: funding (see H.R. 3724), [23AP] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 4088), [18JN] Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] ------assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] Medicaid: extend the higher Federal medical assistance payment percentage for Indian Health Service facilities to urban Indian health programs (see H.R. 4480), [6AU] Medicare: allow certain military retirees and their dependents a special enrollment period to qualify for TRICARE demonstration sites (see H.R. 4160), [25JN] ------delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture services under home health services (see H.R. 3137), [3FE] ------payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education programs in critical need specialty areas (see H.R. 3940), [21MY] ------requirements relative to anesthesia services (see H.R. 3629), [1AP] ------respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of services (see H.R. 4075), [17JN] Mental health: collection of information relative to the use of mentally disabled children and individuals in biomedical and behavioral research (see H.R. 4135), [24JN] National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), [7MY] National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 3778), [30AP] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: delay effective date of final rule (see H.R. 3584), [30MR] Public welfare programs: guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Social Security: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.J. Res. 123), [17JN] ------provide additional exceptions to the imposition of civil money penalties in cases of payments to beneficiaries (see H.R. 3511), [19MR] ------State requirements for financial recovery from an individuals estate relative to any medical assistance under a State health plan (see H.R. 4249), [16JY] Women: revise and extend certain women's health research and prevention activities programs (see H.R. 4683), [2OC] Motions Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (H. Res. 584), [8OC] Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), [29AP] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Consideration of H.R. 4274, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 564) (H. Rept. 105-762), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 584) (H. Rept. 105-798), [8OC] Dept. of HHS Additional Exceptions to the Imposition of Civil Money Penalties in Cases of Payments to Beneficiaries: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. 105- 772), [5OC] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4274) (H. Rept. 105-635), [20JY] Mammography Quality Standards Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 105-713), [14SE] Native American Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1833) (H. Rept. 105-765), [2OC] DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Appointments Conferees: S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Children's Development Commission: establish (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] ------reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] FHA: require certain properties to be inspected and determined to comply with minimum property standards (see H.R. 3750), [29AP] Financial institutions: insure mortgages for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 208), [4FE] ------ensure that tenant-based rental assistance programs are carried out in an efficient and fair manner (see H.R. 3545), [25MR] ------expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] ------modernize requirements and establish consensus process for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3634), [1AP] ------occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 4543), [10SE] ------prohibit individuals convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine from receiving public housing assistance (see H.R. 4551), [11SE] ------provide for reviews of criminal records of applicants for participation in shared housing arrangements (see H.R. 3181), [11FE] ------remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing (see H.R. 3435), [11MR] ------use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing conversions for elderly persons (see H.R. 3635), [1AP] Insurance: establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance business (see H.R. 4145), [25JN] Puerto Rico: provide for adequate insurance of mortgages on property (see H.R. 3757), [29AP] States: grants to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 4838), [14OC] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Messages Dept. of HUD Report: President Clinton, [3MR] Motions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), [23JY], [29JY], [15SE] Reports filed Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Service (House) (H.R. 217) (H. Rept. 105-407), [27JA], [3MR] DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions African Americans: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3303), [3MR] Attorney General: require election (see H. Con. Res. 323), [6AU] Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] Boyd, Joseph S.: clarify status as public safety officer relative to payment of death benefits (see H.R. 4589), [16SE] Bureau of Enforcement and Border Affairs: establish (see H.R. 4264), [17JY] Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] Constitutional amendments: establish an elected Officer of the U.S. with the responsibilities of the Attorney General (see H.J. Res. 127), [6AU] Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 3577), [27MR], (see H.R. 4286), [21JY] Crime: treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3512), [19MR] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4276), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4276), consideration (see H. Res. 508), [22JY] FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 3614), [31MR] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), consideration (see H. Res. 408), [22AP] Federal employees: appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive agencies (see H. Res. 339), [27JA] ------establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a review board to monitor compliance (see H.R. 3396), [5MR] ------treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 4201), [14JY] (see H.R. 4299), [22JY] [[Page 2993]] Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] IMF: make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] Immigration: extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 391), [24MR] INS: reform (see H.R. 4363), [30JY] Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] Presidential appointments: clarify method for filling vacancies subject to Senate confirmation (see H.R. 3420), [10MR] Presidents of the U.S.: reporting requirements for executive privilege claims (see H.R. 3850), [13MY] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] Shipping industry: provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs: funding (see H.R. 4440), [6AU] Messages Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Motions Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), [5AU], [6OC] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1252, Judicial Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 105-491), [22AP] Consideration of H.R. 2578, Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and Collect Data Relative to Number of Nonimmigrants Residing in the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 105-461), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 105-641), [22JY] Dept. of Justice Appropriations: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3303) (H. Rept. 105-526), [12MY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4276) (H. Rept. 105-636), [20JY] Federal Courts Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2294) (H. Rept. 105-437), [12MR] Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] Judicial Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1252) (H. Rept. 105-478), [1AP] Refusal of Attorney General Janet Reno To Produce Subpoenaed Documents: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-728), [17SE] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bills and resolutions Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] ------require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] ------require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4274), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (see H. Res. 564), [2OC] (see H. Res. 584), [8OC] Fair Labor Standards Act: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] Family and Medical Leave Act: amend and clarify (see H.R. 3751), [29AP] Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas (see H.R. 3410), [10MR] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] ------treatment relative to certain information technology occupations (see H.R. 3273), [25FE] OSHA: require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Unemployment: make permanent self-employment assistance programs (see H.R. 3773), [30AP] Volunteer workers: exempt certain food bank volunteers from the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3152), [4FE] Motions Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (H. Res. 584), [8OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 4274, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 564) (H. Rept. 105-762), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 584) (H. Rept. 105-798), [8OC] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4274) (H. Rept. 105-635), [20JY] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] DEPARTMENT OF STATE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] Board of Visa Appeals: establish (see H.R. 4539), [10SE] Crime: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4276), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4276), consideration (see H. Res. 508), [22JY] Executive departments: establish an independent nonpartisan review panel to assess efforts to fulfill its mission in the future (see H.R. 4605), [18SE] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4569), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (see H. Res. 542), [16SE] Foreign policy: extradition of Salvadorans (see H. Res. 569), [2OC] IMF: make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] Immigration: prohibit discrimination in the issuance of nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 3597), [30MR] Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] Nigeria: efforts to combat advance fee fraud schemes (see H.R. 3916), [20MY] Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see H.R. 3983), [3JN] Taxation: treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] World War II: seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] Conference reports Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Investigation of the Whereabouts of U.S. Citizens Who Have Been Missing From Cyprus: President Clinton, [22MY] Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Motions Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), [5AU], [6OC] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 105-641), [22JY] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] [[Page 2994]] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4276) (H. Rept. 105-636), [20JY] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] DEPARTMENT OF STATE SPECIAL AGENT RETIREMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: assure that deposits are spent for purposes for which the Fund was established (see H.R. 4356), [30JY] ------exclude receipts and disbursements from the budget (see H.R. 3564), [26MR] Alameda County, CA: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Alameda County Brackish Water Desalination Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3996), [4JN] Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: study on protection as a wilderness area (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] Automobile National Heritage Area: authorize (see H.R. 3910), [20MY] ------authorize (H.R. 3910), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 351), [15OC] Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4302), [22JY] (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] ------study effects of double-crested cormorants on commercial and recreational fish species and prepare population management strategy (see H.R. 4754), [8OC] Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] BLM: reimbursement for certain damages relative to bonding regulations (see H.R. 4610), [23SE] Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] Bureau of Reclamation: conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 3963), [22MY] California: designate all unreserved and unappropriated coastal rocks and islands as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 3911), [20MY] ------land exchange involving the Dept. of the Interior El Portal Administrative Site (see H.R. 4230), [15JY] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park: acquisition of property (see H.R. 4575), [15SE] Clear Creek Distribution System: implement agreement conveying title to the Clear Creek Community Services District (see H.R. 3706), [22AP] Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (see H.R. 3647), [1AP] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4193), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4193), consideration (see H. Res. 504), [20JY] Disabled: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 4630), [25SE] Endangered Species Act: transfer enforcement functions of the National Marine Fisheries Service to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see H.R. 4335), [24JY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] Fish and fishing: Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery programs implementation funding (see H.R. 3669), [1AP] Florida: convey certain mineral interests to Florida and release reversionary interests in four deeds that conveyed certain lands so as to permit the State to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of the lands (see H.R. 4842), [15OC] Fort Clatsop National Memorial: expand (see H.R. 3378), [5MR] Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Archivist of the U.S. for construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 4829), [14OC] Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site: acquire certain lands for inclusion (see H.R. 3436), [11MR] Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain lands (see H.R. 3226), [12FE] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] GSA: assume title to the Lorton Correctional Complex for ultimate disposal of property after closure (see H.R. 4523), [9SE] Hunting and trapping: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] ------use receipts from the sale of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps to promote additional stamp purchases (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] Independence National Historical Park: authorize the Gateway Visitor Center (see H.R. 4109), [23JN] Jefferson National Expansion Memorial: install plaque at entrance to Old Court House commemorating the Dred Scott decision (see H.R. 4163), [25JN] Keweenaw National Historical Park: amend laws relative to appointments to advisory commission (see H.R. 4351), [29JY] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: approve location of proposed memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 113), [4MR] Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: designate (see H.R. 4671), [1OC] Maryland: provide for a pilot program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria (see H.R. 4337), [27JY] Minerals Management Service: dissolve (see H.R. 4091), [19JN] ------grant Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field (see H.R. 4604), [18SE] Mining and mineral resources: protection of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders relative to coalbed methane gas (see H.R. 4598), [18SE] ------ratification of payments made under preexisting onshore and offshore royalty-in-kind programs (see H.R. 3962), [22MY] Montana: establish terms and conditions for conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir (see H.R. 4469), [6AU] National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 3530), [24MR] National Park Service: conduct study relative to designation of Rosie the Riveter Park as an affiliated site (see H.R. 4483), [6AU] ------reform concessions policies (see H.R. 3934), [21MY] National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see H.R. 4268), [17JY] Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4482), [6AU] Native Americans: compensate certain Indian tribes for known errors in tribal trust fund accounts and establish a process for settling disputes (see H.R. 3782), [30AP] ------establish temporary court to hear claims against the U.S. relative to tribal trust fund accounts (see H.R. 4485), [6AU] ------prohibit certain Dept. of the Interior Indian gaming regulations (see H.R. 3094), [27JA] ------transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see H.R. 4087), [18JN] New York: construct and operate a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York (see H.R. 3928), [21MY] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Oregon: clarify BLM authority to make sales and exchanges of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3542), [24MR] Outer Continental Shelf: moratorium on oil and gas on development on certain portions (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] ------prohibit charging of fees for certain uses of sand, gravel, and shell resources (see H.R. 3972), [22MY] Pahrump, NV: convey certain lands (see H.R. 4867), [20OC] Petersburg National Battlefield: limit authority to impose entrance fees for the City Point Unit (see H.R. 3527), [19MR] Pine River Project: convey facilities and allow jurisdictional transfer of lands between the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture (see H.R. 3715), [23AP] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] ------management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] Public lands: collection of royalties from oil companies for drilling on public lands (see H.R. 3820), [7MY] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Roads and highways: designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (see H.R. 4513), [6AU] ------designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (S. 2133), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: require use of full name on new signs (see H.R. 4014), [5JN] Salem, OR: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Willow Lake Natural Treatment System Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3964), [22MY] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: use of water conserved by lining the All-American Canal (see H.R. 4392), [4AU] Trails: study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] Utah: boundary adjustment of Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Mount Naomi Wilderness to correct faulty land survey and to convey land that was subject to the faulty survey (see H.R. 4320), [23JY] ------land exchange (see H.R. 3830), [12MY] ------purchase of the Wilcox ranch for management as a wildlife habitat (see H.R. 4289), [21JY] Washington: transfer jurisdiction over certain parcels of land between the Depts. of the Interior and Energy (see H.R. 4129), [24JN] Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District: convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project (see H.R. 3677), [1AP] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Messages Budget Rescissions: President Clinton, [27JY] [[Page 2995]] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Motions Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4193), [23JY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), [29JY] Reports filed Administrative Procedures for Extension of Federal Recognition to Certain Indian Groups: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1154) (H. Rept. 105-737), [23SE] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Recognition of Certain Native American Communities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2812) (H. Rept. 105-716), [15SE] Approve Location of Proposed Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-589), [22JN] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4193, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 504) (H. Rept. 105-637), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Consideration of S. 2133, U.S. Route 66 Designation as ``America's Main Street'': Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4193) (H. Rept. 105- 609), [14JY] Dept. of the Interior Prohibition on Charging of Fees for Certain Uses of Sand, Gravel, and Shell Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3972) (H. Rept. 105-766), [2OC] Eastern Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1567) (H. Rept. 105-814), [12OC] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] Granite Watershed Enhancement and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 105-527), [12MY] Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance in Alaska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1042) (H. Rept. 105-676), [5AU] Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] Miccosukee Tribe Clarification of Rights in Florida: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 105-708), [11SE] Miles Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1021) (H. Rept. 105-506), [5MY] National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Assistance Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2186) (H. Rept. 105-459), [24MR] National Park System Management Review and Application Process Reform: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1728) (H. Rept. 105-612), [14JY] Native American Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4068) (H. Rept. 105-733), [18SE] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1110) (H. Rept. 105-691), [9SE] Transfer of Certain Forest Service Rights and Property in Exchange for Payment to the Occupant of Such Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2416) (H. Rept. 105-516), [7MY] Utah Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3830) (H. Rept. 105-598), [24JN] Vision Twenty-Twenty National Parks Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1693) (H. Rept. 105-767), [2OC] DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4199), [14JY] Coins: allow greater discretion relative to the placement of the required inscriptions on quarter dollars issued under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program (see H.R. 3301), [2MR] ------require design of obverse side of one dollar coin to depict the Statue of Liberty (see H.R. 4329), [24JY] Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3617), [1AP] Crime: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see H.R. 4005), [5JN] ------prevent money laundering (see H.R. 3745), [29AP] ------prevent smuggling of large amounts of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the U.S. (see H.R. 4691), [2OC] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3809), [7MY] ------funding for high energy container x-ray and automated targeting systems for inspection of cargo (see H.R. 3112), [27JA] ------use of customs user fees for certain preclearance activities (see H.R. 3644), [1AP] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4104), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (see H. Res. 485), [23JN] (see H. Res. 498), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 563), [1OC] (see H. Res. 563), [2OC] (see H. Res. 579), [7OC] Ericson, Leif: mint coins in conjunction with Iceland in commemoration of the millennium of the discovery of the New World (see H.R. 4624), [24SE] Exchange Stabilization Fund: require congressional approval for certain uses (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] Financial institutions: study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] Foreign trade: ban importation of certain large capacity military magazine rifles (see H. Con. Res. 275), [12MY] Government regulations: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with hybrid transactions (see H.R. 4663), [1OC] IMF: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to certain employees (see H.R. 3785), [30AP] ------require reports to Congress on programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] Immigration: personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] IRS: reform (see H.R. 3493), [18MR] Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 3790), [5MY] Native Americans: mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (see H.R. 4448), [6AU] Nigeria: efforts to combat advance fee fraud schemes (see H.R. 3916), [20MY] One dollar bill: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign (see H.R. 3792), [5MY] Puerto Rico: require Dept. of the Treasury report on Federal program costs, revenues, and taxation of residents (see H.R. 4769), [9OC] Save Social Security First Reserve Fund: establish (see H.R. 3207), [12FE] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 3351), [5MR] (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] Taxation: exempt certain transactions at fair market value between partnerships and private foundations from the tax on self- dealing (see H.R. 4714), [7OC] ------reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] ------repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 3097), [27JA] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), consideration (see H. Res. 472), [16JN] Trinidad and Tobago: refund of certain customs duty deposits (see H.R. 3483), [17MR] Conference reports Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4104), [1OC], [7OC] Motions Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4104), [16SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), conference report, [7OC] Taxation: terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), [17JN] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 105-761), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 579) (H. Rept. 105-790), [7OC] Consideration of H.R. 3097, Tax Code Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 105-580), [16JN] Consideration of H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 485) (H. Rept. 105-597), [23JN] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 105-622), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Customs Service Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3809) (H. Rept. 105-541), [18MY] [[Page 2996]] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-789), [7OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-592), [22JN] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105- 738), [23SE] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] Bills and resolutions Airlines: require study and report on certain practices which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve consumers' access to airline industry information (see H.R. 4742), [8OC] ------enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares (see H.R. 3160), [4FE] (see H.R. 4577), [16SE] ------prohibit sale of international routes (see H.R. 4547), [10SE] Aviation Insurance Program: authorization (see H.R. 4058), [16JN] Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 602), [15OC] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4328), [24JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration (see H. Res. 510), [28JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 605), [20OC] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 354), [20OC] FAA: address aircraft noise problems of Queens and Long Island, NY (see H.R. 3952), [22MY] ------address aircraft noise problems of Staten Island, NY (see H.R. 4866), [20OC] ------reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 4057), [16JN] ------reform Liaison and Familiarization Training Program (see H.R. 4530), [9SE] Fastener Quality Act: coverage of certain aircraft fasteners (see H.R. 3824), [11MY] Motor vehicles: assess available technologies for establishing a system to access driving records (see H.R. 3555), [25MR] Mukilteo, WA: conveyance of Mukilteo Light Station (see H.R. 4207), [14JY] New Jersey: waive repayment of funds used for constructing high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 4528), [9SE] New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 3754), [29AP] Public welfare programs: guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Railroads: authorize activities under Federal railroad safety laws (see H.R. 3805), [7MY] ------permit State and local governments to adopt or enforce certain speed limits for trains (see H.R. 3812), [7MY] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), consideration (see H. Res. 344), [3FE] ------designate (S. 1575), consideration (see H. Res. 349), [4FE] ------require use of full name on new signs (see H.R. 4014), [5JN] Safety: conduct a study on improving the safety of persons present at roadside emergencies (see H.R. 4171), [25JN] Shipping industry: collection of user fees for navigational assistance services (see H.R. 3674), [1AP] Ships and vessels: certificate of documentation for a barge (see H.R. 4216), [14JY] ------stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise ship trade (see H.R. 4673), [1OC] Taxation: repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 449), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), technical corrections (see H.R. 3978), [3JN] ------provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] Urban areas: continuation of operating assistance for small transit operators (see H.R. 4384), [3AU] Conference reports Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4328), [19OC] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Messages Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status: President Clinton, [24FE] Motions Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), [15SE] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), [4FE] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), conference report, [22MY] Reports filed Airline Service Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept. 105-822), [15OC] Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4058) (H. Rept. 105-632), [17JY] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 605) (H. Rept. 105-826), [20OC] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Consideration of H.R. 2625, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 344) (H. Rept. 105-411), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 105-651), [28JY] Consideration of S. 1575, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 349) (H. Rept. 105-414), [4FE] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-760), [1OC] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-825), [19OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-648), [24JY] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 105-639), [20JY] Fastener Quality Act Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574), [9JN] Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1756) (H. Rept. 105-608), [14JY] Money Laundering Deterrence Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 105-611), [14JY] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 105-477), [1AP] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-408), [3FE] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-550), [22MY] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS related term(s) Veterans Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: conversion period for former members from Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance policy to a Veterans' Group Life Insurance policy (see H.R. 4115), [23JN] Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4602), [18SE] Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 3212), [12FE] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] Education: payment of monthly educational assistance benefits to veterans enrolled at educational institutions during periods between terms (see H.R. 4537), [10SE] Federal employees: use of voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 4705), [6OC] Health: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------establish a chiropractic services division (see H.R. 4421), [6AU] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] ------extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise research priorities relative to certain service-related health consequences (see H.R. 3980), [3JN] ------improve access of veterans to emergency medical care in non- Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facilities (see H.R. 4758), [9OC] ------reimburse veterans enrolled in the veterans health care system for the cost of emergency care or services received in non-Dept. facilities (see H.R. 3702), [22AP] Health care facilities: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3603), [31MR] Homeless: conduct Stand Down events and establish a pilot program that will provide for an annual Stand Down event in each State (see H.R. 4362), [30JY] Housing: increase the amount of assistance for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans (see H.R. 3619), [1AP] Law enforcement: require notification and allow local law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes and [[Page 2997]] search for missing patients at VA medical facilities (see H.R. 4609), [23SE] Lawyers and attorneys: direct payment of attorneys' fees in awards of past-due benefits (see H.R. 3444), [12MR] Malcom Randall Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, FL: designate (see H.R. 3336), [4MR] Motor vehicles: increase the amount of assistance for providing automobiles to certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 3618), [1AP] National cemeteries: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area (see H.R. 4391), [4AU] Tobacco products: allocation of substantial tobacco industry settlement funds for veterans programs (see H. Con. Res. 249), [24MR] ------payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 3948), [22MY] (see H.R. 4070), [17JN] (see H.R. 4220), [15JY] (see H.R. 4374), [31JY] ------use portion of any national tobacco settlement to establish trust fund for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4188), [25JN] Veterans: allow certain individuals who provided service to the U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines during World War II to receive a reduced SSI benefit after moving back to the Philippines (see H.R. 4716), [7OC] ------computation of retirement benefits for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 4574), [15SE] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] ------determine the amount of certain benefits relative to the accrual period prior to death (see H.R. 4027), [10JN] ------exclude judgment or settlement amounts received from damage claims against the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in determining annual income (see H.R. 3515), [19MR] ------expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4368), [31JY] ------extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3571), [27MR] (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] ------extend priority health care to those who received nasopharyngeal radium irradiation treatments while in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4367), [31JY] ------furnishing of burial flags to certain deceased members of the Selected Reserve (see H.R. 3668), [1AP] ------increase burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans (see H.R. 4708), [6OC] ------make permanent the eligibility of former members of the Selected Reserve for veterans housing loans (see H.R. 4016), [9JN] ------payment of certain group life insurance benefits to terminally ill individuals (see H.R. 3993), [4JN] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 3434), [11MR] ------presumption of service connection for hepatitis C in certain veterans (see H.R. 4751), [8OC] ------provide the same level of health care for Filipino World War II veterans living in the Philippines as those living in the U.S. (see H.R. 4168), [25JN] ------repeal retired pay computation formula applicable to certain veterans (see H.R. 4696), [5OC] ------termination of certain contributions to the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3107), [27JA] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Motions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), [23JY], [29JY], [15SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorization: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 105-490), [22AP] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 105-447), [17MR] DePAUL UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Res. 527), [10SE] DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION MERGER PLEDGE ENFORCEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4420), [6AU] DEUTSCH, PETER (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Biscayne National Park: designate visitor center as the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 3285), [26FE] Brazil: prohibit importation of papayas into the U.S. and certain territories until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 3771), [30AP] Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical corrections to map system (see H.R. 3647), [1AP] EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (see H.R. 4047), [11JN] House of Representatives: printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Bills and resolutions Business and industry: recognize the importance of providing access to microcredit (see H. Res. 475), [17JN] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] Foreign aid: debt forgiveness for certain Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (see H. Con. Res. 337), [8OC] ------establish an index of economic freedom to evaluate the level of economic freedom of countries receiving U.S. development assistance (see H.R. 3256), [24FE] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] DIAZ-BALART, LINCOLN (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 297), consideration (see H. Res. 491), [24JN] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (H.J. Res. 131), consideration (see H. Res. 580), [7OC] Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration (see H. Res. 390), [24MR] Crime: notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (H.R. 2181), consideration (see H. Res. 366), [24FE] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059), consideration (see H. Res. 477), [18JN] Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 2863), consideration (see H. Res. 521), [9SE] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Reports filed Consideration of H. Con. Res. 297, Congressional Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 491) (H. Rept. 105-603), [24JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 131, Waive Enrollment Requirements for Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 580) (H. Rept. 105-791), [7OC] Consideration of H.R. 2181, Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 105-419), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 2863, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 105-698), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105- 498), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 477) (H. Rept. 105-585), [18JN] DICKEY, JAY (a Representative from Arkansas) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Conferee: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Wiley A. Branton, Sr., Memorial Highway, Pine Bluff, AR: designate (see H.R. 3250), [24FE] DICKS, NORMAN D. (a Representative from Washington) Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] [[Page 2998]] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: treatment of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see H.R. 3222), [12FE] DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2281, provisions, [23SE] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] DINGELL, JOHN D. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] ------H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [22AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Automobile National Heritage Area: authorize (see H.R. 3910), [20MY] Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares (see H.R. 4577), [16SE] Food: improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 4080), [18JN] Health: awareness and use of federally-supported research findings on the social and economic costs of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders (see H. Con. Res. 250), [25MR] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Telephones: protect consumers from cramming of charges on telephone bills (see H.R. 3990), [4JN] DIPLOMATS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] Bills and resolutions Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4569), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (see H. Res. 542), [16SE] Taxation: treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] Conference reports Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] DISABLED related term(s) Social Security Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 262), [28AP] Dept. of Education: establish demonstration projects to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3596), [30MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] ------determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4847), [16OC] Education: ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled children (see H.R. 3930), [21MY] Health: establish a national registry of information on traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries (see H.R. 4800), [10OC] ------prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] Housing: increase the amount of assistance for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans (see H.R. 3619), [1AP] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: clarify requirements relative to reducing or withholding payments to States (see H.R. 3254), [24FE] ------funding (see H. Res. 399), [26MR] ------permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 4491), [6AU] Internet: establish a national public site to increase access to information on technology-related assistance (see H.R. 4461), [6AU] Medicaid: exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 3281), [26FE] Medicare: implement a budget-neutral payment system for outpatient rehabilitation services (see H.R. 4534), [9SE] ------permit the replacement of health insurance policies for certain disabled beneficiaries even if the replacement policies duplicate Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4710), [6OC] ------repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services (see H.R. 3835), [12MY] ------restore full incentive payment percentages for prospective payment system-exempt rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 4855), [19OC] Motor vehicles: increase the amount of assistance for providing automobiles to certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 3618), [1AP] Parks and recreational areas: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] Social Security: provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] ------provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 4460), [6AU] ------repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 4457), [6AU] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses, and provide for appropriate treatment of prisoners (see H.R. 3732), [23AP] SSI: reinstate the medical improvement test protection for certain low-income disabled children (see H.R. 3459), [12MR] Tariff: personal effects of individuals associated with the 1999 International Special Olympics and Women's World Cup, the 2001 International Special Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games (see H.R. 4045), [11JN] Taxation: disclose to employees the employer's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3777), [30AP] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] Technology: incentives to promote research and development of assistance technology and universally designed technology (see H.R. 4063), [16JN] Veterans: exclude judgment or settlement amounts received from damage claims against the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in determining annual income (see H.R. 3515), [19MR] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 3434), [11MR] Motions Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105- 649), [24JY] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-512), [6MY] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] DISABLED VETERANS' LIFE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Veterans: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4847), [16OC] DISASTER VICTIMS TAX FAIRNESS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3709), [22AP] DISASTERS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] [[Page 2999]] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: Federal disaster assistance to livestock producers (see H.R. 4417), [6AU] ------provide crop insurance, marketing loan, and emergency operating loan relief for farmers in certain North Dakota and Minnesota counties that have been designated as Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 3678), [1AP] ------provide monetary disaster assistance to agricultural producers (see H.R. 4508), [6AU] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4535), [9SE] (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (H.R. 4618), consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] American River Watershed: provide for improved flood protection (see H.R. 3698), [21AP] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3579), [27MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (see H. Res. 402), [30MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 416), [30AP] Dept. of Agriculture: provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 4409), [5AU] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] Federal aid programs: authorize predisaster mitigation programs, streamline the administration of disaster relief, and control the costs of disaster assistance (see H.R. 3869), [14MY] Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] ------ensure that States and localities can quickly and safely remove flood debris (see H.R. 4128), [24JN] Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] Mexico: assistance to combat wildfires (see H. Res. 469), [11JN] Monuments and memorials: authorize the construction of a monument to honor those who have served the Nation's civil defense and emergency management programs (see H.R. 3719), [23AP] National Flood Insurance Program: improve pre-disaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 4832), [14OC] Public lands: use of alternative arrangements for windstorm- damaged national forests and grasslands in Texas (see H.R. 4345), [29JY] Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: amend to provide a loan to the Madera-Chowchilla Power Authority (see H.R. 3302), [2MR] States: return primary responsibility for disaster relief to States, establish a private corporation to insure against risks and costs of disasters, and provide for Federal assistance for disaster response activities (see H.R. 3728), [23AP] Taxation: abatement of interest on underpayments by taxpayers in Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 3709), [22AP] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] Wildfires: express condolences and support to victims and commend efforts of firefighters in Florida (see H. Con. Res. 298), [16JY] Conference reports Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579), [30AP] Messages Abatement of Interest on Underpayments by Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas: President Clinton, [22JY] Motions Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), [31MR], [23AP] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3869) (H. Rept. 105-682), [6AU] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-504), [30AP] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] National Drought Policy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3035) (H. Rept. 105-554), [22MY] DISCRIMINATION Bills and resolutions African Americans: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] Boy Scouts: allow restrictions on hiring of homosexuals as scout masters (see H. Res. 474), [16JN] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] Colleges and universities: allow use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see H.R. 3473), [17MR] ------prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] Dept. of Education: establish demonstration projects to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3596), [30MR] Dept. of HUD: establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance business (see H.R. 4145), [25JN] Electric power: enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce discrimination in the transmission of services (see H.R. 4432), [6AU] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 3206), [12FE] Fair Labor Standards Act: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious groups (see H. Con. Res. 325), [6AU] Health: limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] ------prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care workers who report unsafe conditions and practices (see H.R. 3342), [5MR] Immigration: prohibit discrimination in the issuance of nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 3597), [30MR] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Religion: support tolerance toward Muslims (see H. Con. Res. 322), [6AU] Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 597), [14OC] Women's Progress Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 4398), [4AU] Reports filed Collection of Data on Law Enforcement Traffic Stops: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 118) (H. Rept. 105-435), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] DISEASES Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4586), [16SE] Asthma: increase funding and authority of Depts. of HHS and Education relative to asthma programs (see H.R. 4654), [28SE] Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4199), [14JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event (see H. Con. Res. 238), [9MR] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and research of autism and related developmental diseases to implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (see H.R. 4725), [7OC] Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos exposure personal injury claims (see H.R. 3905), [20MY] Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (see H.R. 4006), [5JN] ------clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R. 4006), consideration (see H. Res. 535), [14SE] Dept. of HHS: carry out a national public awareness campaign on colorectal cancer (see H. Res. 359), [11FE] ------revise and extend certain women's health research and prevention activities programs (see H.R. 4683), [2OC] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] ------payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 3948), [22MY] (see H.R. 4070), [17JN] (see H.R. 4220), [15JY] (see H.R. 4374), [31JY] Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of assistance technology and universally designed technology (see H.R. 4063), [16JN] Drug abuse: prohibit needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3714), [22AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3712), [22AP] (see H.R. 3717), [23AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (see H. Res. 409), [28AP] Drugs: support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] ------use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.J. Res. 117), [30AP] Federal employees: enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] Health: develop and implement integrated cockroach management programs in urban communities to re [[Page 3000]] duce health risks to residents, especially children, suffering from asthma and asthma-related illnesses (see H.R. 3897), [19MY] ------establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 4121), [23JN] ------implementation of national HIV surveillance system (see H. Res. 539), [15SE] ------importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of breast cancer (see H. Res. 565), [1OC] ------prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] ------make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (see H.R. 4418), [6AU] ------require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage of annual mammograms and prostate cancer screening tests (see H.R. 4333), [24JY] ------require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 4737), [8OC] Lyme disease: increase research, treatment, and public education (see H.R. 3795), [5MY] Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services for certain women screened under federally funded programs (see H.R. 3779), [30AP] Medicare: increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests (see H.R. 4092), [19JN] ------payment for insulin pumps (see H.R. 3814), [7MY] National Cancer Institute: increase funding for ovarian cancer public information and education programs (see H.R. 4200), [14JY] National Child Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 357), [11FE] National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 335), [7OC] National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 3778), [30AP] NIH: establish Office of Autoimmune Diseases (see H.R. 4873), [20OC] ------expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism research activities (see H.R. 4203), [14JY] Postage stamps: issue special stamps to fund diabetes research (see H.R. 3517), [19MR] Postal Service: issue special stamps to fund diabetes research (see H. Con. Res. 291), [19JN] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3716), [23AP] Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: compensation for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills (see H.R. 3539), [24MR] Research: increase support for basic and applied scientific research (see H. Con. Res. 243), [12MR] ------increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see H.R. 3660), [1AP] States: partner notification programs relative to HIV (see H.R. 4431), [6AU] Tariff: anti-cancer drugs (see H.R. 3386, 3387), [5MR] ------HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 3328), [4MR] (see H.R. 3384, 3385, 3388, 3389, 3390, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394), [5MR] (see H.R. 3428), (see H.R. 3429), [10MR] (see H.R. 3477), [17MR] (see H.R. 4190, 4191), [25JN] Taxation: reduce the per dose tax on vaccines (see H.R. 3217), [12FE] Veterans: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4368), [31JY] ------presumption of service connection for hepatitis C in certain veterans (see H.R. 4751), [8OC] Women: promote research and disseminate information on the health effects of silicone breast implants (see H.R. 4028), [10JN] Motions Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), [29AP] Reports filed Bone Marrow Donation and Transplantation Program: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 105-538), [18MY] Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712), [14SE] Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), [6AU] Payments to Individuals With Blood-Clotting Disorders Who Contracted HIV Due to Contaminated Blood Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [7MY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [25MR] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' Breast Cancer Survivors Event: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-438), [12MR] DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Bills and resolutions Adoption: improve system (see H.R. 4792), [10OC] Appropriations: making (see H.R. 4380), [3AU] ------making (H.R. 4380), consideration (see H. Res. 517), [5AU] Budget: provide autonomy (see H.R. 4054), [11JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for American Luge Association races (see H. Con. Res. 305), [23JY] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 255), [30MR] ------establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4347), [29JY] Congress: eliminate review of newly-passed District laws (see H.R. 4055), [11JN] ------provide for full voting representation (see H.R. 4208), [14JY] Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4847), [16OC] Education: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), consideration (see H. Res. 413), [29AP] Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327), [18SE] 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4284), [21JY] Government: eliminate congressional review of newly-passed laws and provide autonomy over budgets (see H.R. 3920), [20MY] GSA: assume title to the Lorton Correctional Complex for ultimate disposal of property after closure (see H.R. 4523), [9SE] House of Representatives: provide the Delegate to Congress with a vote relative to impeachment process (see H. Res. 613), [18DE] House Rules: provide a vote in the Committee of the Whole to the Delegate from the District of Columbia (see H. Res. 464), [9JN] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: approve location of proposed memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 113), [4MR] Monuments and memorials: establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to honor veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Con. Res. 242), [12MR] National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4566), [15SE] Pensions: reform certain retirement programs (see H.R. 4568), [15SE] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), consideration (see H. Res. 344), [3FE] ------designate (S. 1575), consideration (see H. Res. 349), [4FE] ------require use of full name on new signs (see H.R. 4014), [5JN] Sidney R. Yates Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 4595), [17SE] Taxation: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] Urban areas: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] Washington Convention Center Authority: allow to finance revenue bonds to construct new convention center (see H.R. 4237), [16JY] Washington Interdependence Council: establish a memorial to Benjamin Banneker in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3499), [18MR] Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (see H.R. 3525), [19MR] Messages District of Columbia Budget Request: President Clinton, [29JY] District of Columbia Courts Budget Request: President Clinton, [16MR] Motions Education: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), [30AP], [4MY] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), [4FE] Reports filed Approve Location of Proposed Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-589), [22JN] Authorize India To Establish a Memorial in the District of Columbia for Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4284) (H. Rept. 105-666), [31JY] Consideration of H.R. 2625, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 344) (H. Rept. 105-411), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 4380, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 105-679), [5AU] Consideration of S. 1502, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] Consideration of S. 1575, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 349) (H. Rept. 105-414), [4FE] District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4380) (H. Rept. 105-670), [3AU] Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation Authorization To Establish a Memorial Dedicated to Soldiers Who Have Died in Foreign Conflicts Other Than Declared Wars: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1608) (H. Rept. 105-753), [28SE] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-408), [3FE] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-521), [7MY] DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONVENTION CENTER AND SPORTS ARENA AUTHORIZATION ACT Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: allow Washington Convention Center Authority to finance revenue bonds to construct new convention center (see H.R. 4237), [16JY] DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT Bills and resolutions District of Columbia: eliminate congressional review of newly- passed District laws (see H.R. 4055), [11JN] [[Page 3001]] ------provide budget autonomy (see H.R. 4054), [11JN] DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (S. 1502): consideration (see H. Res. 413), [29AP] Motions Enact (S. 1502), [30AP], [4MY] Reports filed Consideration of S. 1502, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] DIVORCE see Families and Domestic Relations DIXON, JULIAN C. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] DOCTORS see Health Care Professionals DOGGETT, LLOYD (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] J.J. ``Jake'' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: designate (see H.R. 3223), [12FE] Tariff: synthetic quartz substrates (see H.R. 3375), [5MR] Tobacco products: establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3248): consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3248, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] DOMESTIC POLICY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] Bills and resolutions Budget: use any surplus for payroll tax rebates and increased discretionary nondefense spending (see H.R. 4379), [31JY] Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities: establish (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] Dept. of Defense: prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Diseases: implementation of national HIV surveillance system (see H. Res. 539), [15SE] Drug abuse: combat methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 4315), [23JY] ------national drug control policy (see H.R. 4550), [11SE] (see H. Res. 423), [7MY] ------national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), consideration (see H. Res. 538), [15SE] Education: promote high-quality family literacy programs and train parents effectively to teach their children (see H.R. 4307), [22JY] ------terminate social promotion in schools (see H. Res. 401), [30MR] Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of children and families (see H. Con. Res. 302), [20JY] Government: require a balanced Federal budget, repayment of the national debt, and Social Security system solvency (see H. Con. Res. 228), [26FE] Health: establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------permit exception from guaranteed issue requirement for certain coverage to be applied separately to parts of the small group market based upon employer size (see H.R. 4008), [5JN] Income: protect retirement security of individuals (see H.R. 3450), [12MR] Insurance: prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] Pensions: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of retirement benefits (see H.R. 4152), [25JN] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 449), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), technical corrections (see H.R. 3978), [3JN] ------provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] Conference reports Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Messages Aeronautics and Space Achievements: President Clinton, [14SE] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 1999: President Clinton, [3FE] Council of Economic Advisers Report: President Clinton, [11FE] National Endowment for the Humanities Report: President Clinton, [21MY] National Institute of Building Sciences Report: President Clinton, [12MY] State of Small Business: President Clinton, [5MY] Motions Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), conference report, [22MY] Reports filed Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] Care for Police Survivors Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 4550, Drug Demand Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 105-721), [15SE] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-550), [22MY] DOMESTIC VIOLENCE see Families and Domestic Relations DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT Bills and resolutions Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 3561), [26MR] DOOLEY, CALVIN M. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] Bills and resolutions introduced Ecology and environment: provide for innovative strategies for achieving superior environmental performance (see H.R. 3180), [11FE] EPA: implementation of revised ozone and particulate matter standards (see H.R. 3505), [19MR] DOOLITTLE, JOHN T. (a Representative from California) Appointments National Council on the Arts, [11FE] Bills and resolutions introduced California: authorize the construction of temperature control devices at Folsom Dam (see H.R. 4079), [18JN] ------provide outlet modifications to Folsom Dam, study reconstruction of Northfork American River Cofferdam, and transfer all right, title, and interest in and to the Auburn Dam (see H.R. 4111), [23JN] El Dorado Irrigation District: convey the Sly Park Dam and Reservoir (see H.R. 4048), [11JN] Endangered species: protection of the California spotted owl and its habitat (see H.R. 3467), [17MR] Public works: conveyance of various reclamation project facilities to local water authorities (see H.R. 4389), [4AU] DORNAN, ROBERT K. (a former Representative from California) Bills and resolutions relative to Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA], (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Reports filed Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] DOUGLAS COUNTY, OR Bills and resolutions BLM: conveyance of certain lands (see H.R. 4630), [25SE] DREIER, DAVID (a Representative from California) Appointments Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] Bills and resolutions introduced Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 128), consideration (see H. Res. 541), [16SE] Bandelier National Monument: modify boundary (S. 1132), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------provide that actions, including ones to recover damages, resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met (see H.R. 4240), [16JY] Congress: notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 335), [27JA] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration (see H. Res. 510), [28JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (see H. Res. 564), [2OC] (see H. Res. 584), [8OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. [[Page 3002]] 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] Education: provide grants to local agencies to promote certain education initiatives (see H.R. 4864), [20OC] Federal Employee Health Benefits Program: allow participation by individuals aged 55 to 65 who would not otherwise have health insurance (see H.R. 4812), [12OC] Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 352), [5FE] Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 490), [24JN] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Roads and highways: designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (S. 2133), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] Taxation: treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 3552), [25MR] Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (H.R. 1872), consideration (see H. Res. 419), [5MY] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] Reports filed Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 105-415), [5FE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 490) (H. Rept. 105-602), [24JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of H.J. Res. 128, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 541) (H. Rept. 105-724), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 105-507), [5MY] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 4274, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 564) (H. Rept. 105-762), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 584) (H. Rept. 105-798), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 105-651), [28JY] Consideration of H.R. 4761, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Actions Relative to European Union Failure To Comply With the Rulings of the World Trade Organization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105-805), [9OC] Consideration of S. 1132, Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] Consideration of S. 2133, U.S. Route 66 Designation as ``America's Main Street'': Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3639), [1AP] DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 4550): consideration (see H. Res. 538), [15SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4550, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 105-721), [15SE] DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Justice Bills and resolutions Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] DRUG FREE BORDERS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3809) (H. Rept. 105-541), [18MY] DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT Bills and resolutions Drugs: promote drug-free workplace programs (see H.R. 3853), [13MY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] DRUGS Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed consent (see H.R. 4035), [11JN] Children and youth: prevent teenage driving while under the influence of drugs (see H.R. 3799), [6MY] Colombia: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts (see H. Res. 398), [26MR] ------renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Con. Res. 221), [12FE] Controlled Substances Act: civil liability for illegal manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances (see H.R. 4204), [14JY] ------rescheduling of flunitrazepam into schedule I (see H.R. 3093), [27JA] Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons (see H.R. 4039), [11JN] ------provide for drug testing and interventions, and reduce drug trafficking and related crimes (see H.R. 3606), [31MR] Courts: sentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses while in the presence of a minor (see H.R. 3919), [20MY] ------sentencing of persons convicted of lesser drug offenses while in possession of a firearm (see H.R. 3155), [4FE] Crime: amend RICO relative to nonviolent advocacy groups (see H.R. 4245), [16JY] ------conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving similar amounts of cocaine base (see H.R. 3898), [19MY] ------death penalty sentencing for smuggling of certain drugs (see H.R. 3671), [1AP] ------increase penalties for certain offenses and enhance law enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3858), [13MY] (see H.R. 4617), [24SE] ------provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 4599), [18SE] Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (see H.R. 4006), [5JN] ------clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R. 4006), consideration (see H. Res. 535), [14SE] Dept. of Defense: prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] Dept. of HHS: ensure individuals who undertake federally funded research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements (see H.R. 3758), [29AP] Dept. of Justice: provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: use portion of any national tobacco settlement to establish trust fund for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4188), [25JN] Drug abuse: combat methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 4315), [23JY] ------national drug control policy (see H.R. 4550), [11SE] (see H. Res. 423), [7MY] ------national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), consideration (see H. Res. 538), [15SE] ------prohibit needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3714), [22AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3712), [22AP] (see H.R. 3717), [23AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (see H. Res. 409), [28AP] Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Administration: establish (see H.R. 3639), [1AP] Drugs: limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada (see H.R. 3633), [1AP] Education: require local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing for secondary school students (see H.R. 4378), [31JY] Employment: promote drug-free workplace programs (see H.R. 3853), [13MY] FDA: require notification of recalls of drugs and devices (see H.R. 3462), [12MR] Foreign countries: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Health: permit the approval and administration of certain drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3938), [21MY] ------support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] [[Page 3003]] ------use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.J. Res. 117), [30AP] Health care professionals: permit physicians to prescribe non- formulary drugs when medically indicated (see H.R. 4419), [6AU] House Rules: require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 456), [4JN] (see H. Res. 503), [16JY] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 4543), [10SE] ------prohibit individuals convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine from receiving public housing assistance (see H.R. 4551), [11SE] Immigration: personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] Insurance: coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4559), [14SE] ------provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 3568), [26MR] Medicare: clarify non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws relative to Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4648), [26SE] ------coverage of outpatient prescription drugs and home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 4753), [8OC] ------enroll eligible low-income beneficiaries in certain cost- sharing assistance programs (see H.R. 4836), [14OC] ------ensure access to comparable prescription drug coverage in Medigap policies relative to termination of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4862), [20OC] ------exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3284), [26FE] ------limit payments for drugs or biological products (see H.R. 3139), [3FE] ------reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 4627), [25SE] (see H.R. 4646), [26SE] (see H.R. 4794), [10OC] ------require disclosure of certain information about benefit management for prescription drugs by Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4187), [25JN] Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] ------limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought into the U.S. (see H.R. 3633), [1AP] Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance (see H.R. 3890), [19MY] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] Pharmaceuticals: establish therapeutic equivalence requirements for generic drugs (see H.R. 4849), [16OC] Prescription Drug Price Monitoring Commission: establish (see H.R. 3925), [21MY] Prescription drugs: distribution chain (see H.R. 4024), [9JN] Privacy: restrict disclosure of prescription information by pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and other pharmacy employees (see H.R. 3756), [29AP] Social Security: provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 3247), [24FE] Sports: encourage pro sports leagues and International Olympic Committee to set clear guidelines and penalties for illegal drug use (see H. Res. 481), [19JN] States: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 3184), [11FE] Tariff: anti-cancer drugs (see H.R. 3386, 3387), [5MR] ------HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 3328), [4MR] (see H.R. 3384, 3385, 3388, 3389, 3390, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394), [5MR] (see H.R. 3428), (see H.R. 3429), [10MR] (see H.R. 3477), [17MR] (see H.R. 4190, 4191), [25JN] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] Messages Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [3MR] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, [27AP], [19OC] Motions Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), [29AP] Reports filed Care for Police Survivors Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712), [14SE] Consideration of H.R. 4550, Drug Demand Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 105-721), [15SE] Drug-Free Workplace Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), [6AU] Limit Amount of Controlled Substances Allowed To Be Brought Into the U.S. From Mexico and Canada: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 105-629), [16JY] Medicinal Use of Marijuana: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 105-451), [18MR] Speed Trafficking Life in Prison Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105-711), [14SE] DUNCAN, JOHN J., JR. (a Representative from Tennessee) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: exclude monthly insurance benefits in determining the income of certain surviving spouses of military retirees (see H.R. 4582), [16SE] Education: grants for public policy programs at certain institutes and schools (see H.R. 4830), [14OC] National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see H.R. 4268), [17JY] Sports: establish a memorial to sportsmen (see H.R. 4077), [18JN] Taxation: treatment of income from land or development rights sold to nonprofit organizations for preservation purposes (see H.R. 3286), [26FE] World War II: issue the ``Italy'' clasp for the Army Occupation Medal to certain veterans who served in the disputed Italy- Yugoslavia area (see H.R. 3141), [3FE] DUNGENESS CRAB CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] DUNN, JENNIFER (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced Courts: provide that persons closely related to certain judges may not be appointed as judges to the same court (see H.R. 3926), [21MY] Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4463), [6AU] Medicaid: allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] Social Security: include retirees among recipients of annual account statements (see H.R. 3649), [1AP] Taxation: determination of employment status (see H.R. 4622), [24SE] ------elimination of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3879), [14MY] ------expand the exclusion for qualified small business stock and increase the annual limit for incentive stock options (see H.R. 4685), [2OC] ------repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3648), [1AP] ------treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on land subject to conservation easement (see H.R. 4301), [22JY] ------treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 4126), [24JN] DUTCH JOHN FEDERAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AND ASSISTANCE ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] DUTCH JOHN, UT Reports filed Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] DYERSBURG, TN Reports filed Jere Cooper Federal Building, Dyersburg, TN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2730) (H. Rept. 105-517), [7MY] EAGER, AZ Bills and resolutions Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] EARTHQUAKES related term(s) Disasters Reports filed Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] EAST CHICAGO, IN Bills and resolutions Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4616), [23SE] EAST GRAND FORKS, MN Bills and resolutions Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] EAST LEROY, MI Bills and resolutions Theissen, Chester G.: waive time limitations specified by law in order to award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3245), [12FE] EAST NORTHPORT, NY Bills and resolutions Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3167), [5FE] EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Bills and resolutions Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation status (see H. Con. Res. 237), [5MR] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] ------seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Res. 562), [1OC] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Messages Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] EASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE Bills and resolutions Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act: addition of Eastern Oklahoma State College on behalf of Choctaw Nation (see H.R. 3846), [12MY] [[Page 3004]] EASTERN WILDERNESS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1567) (H. Rept. 105-814), [12OC] EASTOVER, SC Bills and resolutions Layford R. Johnson Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4043), [11JN] EAU CLAIRE, SC Bills and resolutions Mamie G. Floyd Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4040), [11JN] ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT Bills and resolutions American River Watershed: provide for improved flood protection (see H.R. 3698), [21AP] Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: study on protection as a wilderness area (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3740), [28AP] Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4302), [22JY] (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] California: designate all unreserved and unappropriated coastal rocks and islands as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 3911), [20MY] ------develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see H.R. 4223), [15JY] CERCLA: clarify liability for sale of certain facilities for residential use (see H.R. 4227), [15JY] ------reauthorize (see H.R. 3262), [25FE] (see H.R. 3595), [30MR] Clean Air Act: modify application of certain provisions relative to inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4157), [25JN] ------proposed rulemaking relative to the transport, in the eastern U.S., of ozone pollution and oxides of nitrogen (see H.R. 3690), [1AP] (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] ------provide 2-year period prior to statutory reclassification of areas that fail to attain clean air standards (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 4797), [10OC] ------use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (see H.R. 3445), [12MR] Dept. of Agriculture: balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria used in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4319), [23JY] ------establish temporary enrollment priorities for the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4394), [4AU] Dept. of Defense: authorize sale of excess aircraft for the purpose of dispersing oil spills (see H.R. 4711), [6OC] Dept. of Energy: establish an Office of River Protection at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, WA (see H.R. 3984), [3JN] Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] ------prohibit charging of fees for certain uses of sand, gravel, and shell resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3972), [22MY] ------study effects of double-crested cormorants on commercial and recreational fish species and prepare population management strategy (see H.R. 4754), [8OC] ------Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery programs implementation funding (see H.R. 3669), [1AP] Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] Endangered species: protection of the California spotted owl and its habitat (see H.R. 3467), [17MR] Endangered Species Act: reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] ------reform liability provisions relative to civil and criminal penalties (see H.R. 4555), [11SE] ------reform regulatory process (see H.R. 4556), [11SE] Energy Conservation and Production Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (see H.R. 4047), [11JN] ------implementation of revised ozone and particulate matter standards (see H.R. 3505), [19MR] ------require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 4242), [16JY] Federal aid programs: assist local governments and citizens' associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 3627), [1AP] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] Forest Service: address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Fund for Environmental Priorities: establish and fund with a portion of consumer savings resulting from retail electricity choice (see H.R. 3548), [25MR] Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] ------require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Health: promote environmental justice, public health, and pollution reduction efforts (see H.R. 4584), [16SE] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] Little Sandy River: protection of watershed as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit (see H.R. 4525), [9SE] Maryland: provide for a pilot program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria (see H.R. 4337), [27JY] Mexico: assistance to combat wildfires (see H. Res. 469), [11JN] ------inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: protect endangered species and other wildlife using the refuge and safeguard refuge land around Minneapolis, MN, from physical or auditory impairment (see H.R. 4729), [7OC] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] Motor vehicles: allow income tax credit for use of certain clean- burning fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] National Environmental Education Act: extend programs (see H.R. 3441), [11MR] National Forest Foundation: eliminate (see H.R. 3621), [1AP] National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 3530), [24MR] ------suspend development of a roadless area policy pending determinations that such a policy will not adversely affect forest health (see H.R. 3297), [26FE] National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: prevent lapses in permits (see H.R. 3238), [12FE] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 4656, 4657), [1OC] New York, NY: prepare an environmental impact statement to evaluate the impact of slot exemptions for operation of new air services at LaGuardia Airport (see H.R. 3179), [11FE] (see H.R. 4117), [23JN] NOAA: describe the hydrographic services functions of the Administrator (see H.R. 3164), [5FE] Northwest Straits Advisory Commission: establish (see H.R. 4585), [16SE] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Pollution: provide for innovative strategies for achieving superior environmental performance (see H.R. 3180), [11FE] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] ------use of alternative arrangements for windstorm-damaged national forests and grasslands in Texas (see H.R. 4345), [29JY] Real property: private property owner rights (H.R. 992), consideration (see H. Res. 382), [10MR] Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see H.R. 4635), [25SE] Rivers: recognize the importance of rivers to the U.S. and support preservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 261), [28AP] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] Ships and vessels: reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no longer in use (see H.R. 4156), [25JN] States: authorize Governors to limit receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 4475), [6AU] Taxation: allow income tax credit for use of certain clean-burning motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] ------allow tax credit for public transportation expenses (see H.R. 3178), [11FE] ------application of the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources to electricity produced from biomass facilities (see H.R. 4407), [5AU] ------encourage production and use of electric vehicles (see H.R. 3877), [14MY] ------provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones (see H.R. 3466), [16MR] ------reduce amortization period for reforestation expenditures and increase the maximum amount of such expenditures (see H.R. 4509), [6AU] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] Tropical forests: facilitate protection through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] [[Page 3005]] Union Gap, WA: increase local management and control of Fullbright Park (see H.R. 3574), [27MR] Washington: protect and conserve deer and elk and provide for consistent and equitable hunting laws (see H.R. 3987), [3JN] Water: authorize EPA grants to States to maximize the available water supply and develop alternative water sources (see H.R. 3243), [12FE] Water pollution: control from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 3232), [12FE] ------restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non- Federal programs (see H.R. 4634), [25SE] Messages Alaska's Mineral Resources: President Clinton, [10MR] Comprehensive National Energy Strategy: President Clinton, [14JY] Federal Climate Change Programs and Activities: President Clinton, [10MR] Motions Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (S. 417), [28SE] Reports filed American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] Consideration of H.R. 992, Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 105-430), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Dept. of the Interior Prohibition on Charging of Fees for Certain Uses of Sand, Gravel, and Shell Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3972) (H. Rept. 105-766), [2OC] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Energy Conservation and Production Act Extension of Certain Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4017) (H. Rept. 105-727), [17SE] Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in the National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2574) (H. Rept. 105-471), [30MR] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] Hydrographic Services Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3164) (H. Rept. 105-485), [21AP] Monumental Abuse--The Clinton Administration's Campaign of Misinformation in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Rept. 105-824), [16OC] National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105-496), [28AP] National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2376) (H. Rept. 105-483), [21AP] National Forest System Roadless Area Policy Development Suspension Pending Determinations That Such a Policy Will Not Adversely Affect Forest Health: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3297) (H. Rept. 105-816), [12OC] Oceans Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 105-718), [15SE] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 992) (H. Rept. 105-424), [3MR] Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Reports filed Public Works and Economic Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] ECONOMY Bills and resolutions Agriculture: relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4535), [9SE] (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (H.R. 4618), consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] Budget: treatment of any future budget surpluses (see H. Con. Res. 216), [11FE] Community development: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] ------provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3617), [1AP] Credit: repeal pending changes in the interest rates applicable to Federal family education loans (see H.R. 3291), [26FE] Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] ------require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] ------reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (see H.R. 4620), [24SE] Foreign Assistance Act: require that certain assistance be in the form of credits redeemable only for U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 3800), [6MY] FRS: broaden the range of discount window loans which may be used as collateral for Federal reserve notes (see H.R. 4359), [30JY] ------reduction of Federal funds rate by Federal Open Market Committee (see H. Con. Res. 329), [23SE] Health: awareness and use of federally-supported research findings on the social and economic costs of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders (see H. Con. Res. 250), [25MR] House Rules: require a three-fifths majority on legislation increasing the minimum wage (see H. Res. 496), [25JN] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] ------respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 328), [18SE] (see H. Con. Res. 350), [12OC] (see H. Res. 598), [14OC] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3510), [19MR] NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 3540), [24MR] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4084), [18JN] Taxation: adjust for inflation income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] ------allocation of farm income among taxable years (see H.R. 4564), [14SE] ------cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 3945), [22MY] ------designate top performing enterprise communities as empowerment zones (see H.R. 4212), [14JY] ------promote job creation and expand small businesses in economically-distressed communities (see H.R. 3643, 3643), [1AP] ------provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones (see H.R. 3466), [16MR] ------require CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 4452), [6AU] ------treatment of certain net operating losses for farmers (see H.R. 4565), [14SE] Tourist trade: establish a public-private partnership between the U.S. travel and tourism industry and every level of Government to make the U.S. the premiere tourist destination in the world (see H.R. 4631), [25SE] Unemployment: establish the Strategic Transitional Employment Program for the long-term unemployed living in poverty in certain identified communities (see H.R. 4097), [19JN] ------make permanent self-employment assistance programs (see H.R. 3773), [30AP] Messages Council of Economic Advisers Report: President Clinton, [11FE] State of Small Business: President Clinton, [5MY] Motions Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, [10OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number To Assist Consumers in Identifying Domestically-Produced Merchandise: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 563) (H. Rept. 105-759), [1OC] [[Page 3006]] 1998 Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 105-807), [10OC] Public Works and Economic Development Act and Appalachian Regional Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] ECUADOR, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Central America: human rights and due process violations (see H. Res. 353), [5FE] EDUCATION Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, [11FE] Conferees: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization, [22JY] ------H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] National Education Goals Panel, [24FE] National Skill Standards Board, [24JN], [9SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 446), [21MY] ------ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), insert language of H.R. 2534 in lieu (see H. Res. 365), [24FE] Bilingual Education Act: repeal (see H.R. 3720), [23AP] Business and industry: promote youth entrepreneurship education and training (see H.R. 4175), [25JN] Children and youth: assist urban and rural local education agencies in raising the academic achievement of all students (see H.R. 3813), [7MY] ------encourage local agencies to work with the private sector to provide care to children under compulsory school attendance age (see H.R. 3129), [28JA] ------ensure parental access to educational information and curriculum (see H.R. 3189), [11FE] ------establish early childhood education services referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain dependent care services (see H.R. 4102), [22JN] ------give gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop their capabilities (see H.R. 4127), [24JN] ------improve the quality of child care through grants and a commission on child care standards (see H.R. 4844), [15OC] ------increase the number of qualified early child care professionals through a student loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 3727), [23AP] ------provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to improve the quality and availability of after-school programs (see H.R. 4621), [24SE] Clinton, President: address issue of school violence (see H. Con. Res. 287), [5JN] ------address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 512), [29JY] Colleges and universities: allow a Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses (see H.R. 3282), [26FE] ------allow use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see H.R. 3473), [17MR] ------improve and strengthen recruitment and training of math and science teachers (see H.R. 3338), [5MR] ------improve international education at postsecondary institutions (see H.R. 3311), [3MR] ------prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] ------require distribution of information relative to harassment (see H.R. 3759), [29AP] ------support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see H.R. 3296), [26FE] Computers: grants to provide integrated classroom-related computer training for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4552), [11SE] ------installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access (see H.R. 3177), [11FE] Credit: repeal pending changes in the interest rates applicable to Federal family education loans (see H.R. 3291), [26FE] DePaul University: anniversary (see H. Res. 527), [10SE] Dept. of Defense: require additional public education, outreach, and participation relative to the disposal of napalm and certain other materials (see H.R. 3404), [5MR] Dept. of Education: conduct a study on the availability of educational instruction in the English language to student citizens in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 4766), [9OC] ------establish demonstration projects to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3596), [30MR] ------make grants for postsecondary information technology education and employment assistance projects (see H.R. 3896), [19MY] ------prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] Dept. of HHS: make grants to States and businesses to improve the quality of child care services (see H.R. 3686), [1AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] ------payment of monthly educational assistance benefits to veterans enrolled at educational institutions during periods between terms (see H.R. 4537), [10SE] Disabled: ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled children (see H.R. 3930), [21MY] District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), consideration (see H. Res. 413), [29AP] Drug abuse: national drug control policy (see H.R. 4550), [11SE] (see H. Res. 423), [7MY] ------national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), consideration (see H. Res. 538), [15SE] Drugs: promote drug-free workplace programs (see H.R. 3853), [13MY] ------require local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing for secondary school students (see H.R. 4378), [31JY] Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities (see H.R. 4590), [17SE] Eliach, Yaffa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4613), [23SE] Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act: addition of Eastern Oklahoma State College on behalf of Choctaw Nation (see H.R. 3846), [12MY] ExploraVision Awards Program: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 279), [21MY] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] ------promote high-quality family literacy programs and train parents effectively to teach their children (see H.R. 4307), [22JY] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Federal aid programs: increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 3306), [3MR] ------increase Pell Grant awards to certain students (see H.R. 3269), [25FE] ------provide grants to local agencies to promote certain education initiatives (see H.R. 4864), [20OC] Federal-State relations: provide States with options relative to receipt of Federal block grant funds (see H.R. 4779), [9OC] Financial institutions: permit affiliation between a depository institution and the holding company successor to the Student Loan Marketing Association (see H.R. 4808), [12OC] Firearms: protect children from violence (see H.R. 4073), [17JN] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 453), [3JN] Haskell Indian Nations University: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4241), [16JY] (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] Health: awareness and use of federally-supported research findings on the social and economic costs of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders (see H. Con. Res. 250), [25MR] ------establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 4121), [23JN] Health care professionals: require military physicians to possess unrestricted licenses and to complete continuing medical education requirements (see H.R. 3775), [30AP] ------training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] Higher Education Act: establish an Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship (see H.R. 3840), [12MY] ------reauthorize (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 411), [28AP] History: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] Idaho Admission Act: amend relative to sale or lease of school land (see H.R. 4166), [25JN] Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] ------permit local educational agencies to waive reimbursement for aliens granted nonimmigrant status to attend public secondary schools (see H.R. 4416), [6AU] Impact Aid Program: computation of payments to local educational agencies relative to certain children living in military housing constructed by private developers (see H.R. 4133), [24JN] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: clarify requirements relative to reducing or withholding payments to States (see H.R. 3254), [24FE] ------funding (see H. Res. 399), [26MR] ------permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 4491), [6AU] Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (see H.R. 4293), [21JY] Jamestown, OH: conveyance of Army Reserve Center to the Greeneview Local School District (see H.R. 3521), [19MR] [[Page 3007]] Job Training Partnership Act: establish regional private industry councils for labor market areas that are located in more than one State (see H.R. 3271), [25FE] ------funding of incentive bonuses to certain job training providers that place large percentages of individuals in certain occupations (see H.R. 3272), [25FE] Languages: establish a program to help children and youth learn English (see H.R. 3680), [1AP] (see H.R. 3892), [19MY] ------establish a program to help children and youth learn English (H.R. 3892), consideration (see H. Res. 516), [4AU] Local government: provide flexibility to local agencies that develop voluntary public and private parental choice programs (see H.R. 3742), [28AP] Medicare: comprehensive financing for graduate medical education (see H.R. 4739), [8OC] ------ensure proper payment of approved nursing and paramedical education programs (see H.R. 4736), [8OC] ------graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 4219), [15JY] ------graduate medical education reimbursement for certain osteopathy training programs whose operation is assumed by another hospital (see H.R. 3914), [20MY] ------payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 3855), [13MY] ------payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education programs in critical need specialty areas (see H.R. 3940), [21MY] Merced County, CA: authorize the use of certain land for an elementary school (see H.R. 3220), [12FE] National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] National Commission for Science and Mathematics Leadership: establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: implementation of recommendations on college tuition costs (see H.R. 3479), [17MR] National Environmental Education Act: extend programs (see H.R. 3441), [11MR] National objectives: improve, raise standards, and attract the best teachers to public schools (see H.R. 3986), [3JN] ------terminate social promotion in schools (see H. Res. 401), [30MR] National Teachers Hall of Fame: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4775), [9OC] Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] ------require report by advisory committee on development and implementation (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] NSF: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of mathematics, science, and information technology (see H.R. 3496), [18MR] ------make grants for applied engineering and technology education equipment and capital improvements (see H.R. 3733), [27AP] Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 3610), [31MR] Political science: grants for public policy programs at certain institutes and schools (see H.R. 4830), [14OC] Rivers: recognize the importance of rivers to the U.S. and support preservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 261), [28AP] School resource officers: encourage use (see H.R. 4009), [5JN] Schools: ensure safety by increasing police presence (see H.R. 4224), [15JY] ------establish professional development partnerships (see H.R. 3115), [27JA] ------establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] ------grants to local educational agencies for additional teachers and facilities to accommodate disruptive students (see H.R. 4833), [14OC] ------improve facilities, reduce class size, and provide parents with additional educational choices for their children (see H.R. 4169), [25JN] ------later starting times for secondary school classes (see H. Con. Res. 296), [24JN] ------provide grants to local agencies that agree to later starting times for secondary school classes (see H.R. 4131), [24JN] ------reductions in class size (see H.R. 3876), [14MY] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 3248), [24FE] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] Social Security: provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] States: provide incentives to establish and administer periodic teacher testing and merit pay programs for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4594), [17SE] Taxation: allow a deduction for post-secondary tuition and related expenses in lieu of Hope and Lifetime Learning credits (see H.R. 4072), [17JN] ------allow employers a deduction for training expenses (see H.R. 4451), [6AU] ------allow tax credits for certain non-public school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 4780), [9OC] ------allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing research expenses relative to academic medical centers and other qualified hospital research organizations (see H.R. 3815), [7MY] ------expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4316), [23JY] ------extend research credit to expenses attributable to certain collaborative research consortia (see H.R. 3857), [13MY] ------increase lifetime learning credit for secondary teachers returning to school for additional training (see H.R. 3881), [14MY] ------increase maximum contribution to education savings accounts (see H.R. 4147), [25JN] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------permit private educational institutions to maintain certain qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 3309), [3MR] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for acquisition of computer hardware and software (see H.R. 4184), [25JN] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for technology-related training (see H.R. 4185), [25JN] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (see H.R. 4579), [16SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the solvency of Social Security (see H.R. 4597), [18SE] ------repeal information reporting requirement imposed on educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits (see H.R. 3127), [28JA] ------simplify child tax credit and other nonrefundable credits by repealing limits relative to alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 4489), [6AU] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 4476), [6AU] ------treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 4298), [22JY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3278), [25FE] (see H.R. 3307), [3MR] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 471), [16JN] ------treatment of flight training expenses reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances (see H.R. 3942), [21MY] ------treatment of interest on education loans (see H.R. 4846), [15OC] ------treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, (see H.R. 3103), [27JA] ------treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 3626), [1AP] Teachers: encourage States to develop and implement alternative teacher certification and licensure programs (see H.R. 3440), [11MR] ------increase number (see H.R. 3157), [4FE] Telecommunications: require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Unemployment: establish the Strategic Transitional Employment Program for the long-term unemployed living in poverty in certain identified communities (see H.R. 4097), [19JN] Urban areas: provide grants to organizations to develop youth intervention models (see H.R. 3607), [31MR] Veterans: conduct educational ceremonies and other activities in public schools relative to the sacrifice and commitment of veterans (see H. Con. Res. 333), [2OC] Women: improve access to higher education opportunities (see H.R. 3293), [26FE] Conference reports Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (S. 1150), [22AP] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Education Savings and School Excellence Act (H.R. 2646), [15JN] Higher Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 6), [26SE] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 1385), [29JY] Messages National and Community Service Act Amendments: President Clinton, [19MR] National Science Board Report: President Clinton, [25JN] School Class Size Reductions: President Clinton, [11MY] Veto of H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: President Clinton, [21JY] Motions District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), [30AP], [4MY] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), [4JN] Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of [[Page 3008]] officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), [7MY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), conference report, [18JN] Reports filed Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee of Conference (S. 1150) (H. Rept. 105-492), [22AP] Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development Establishment: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3007) (H. Rept. 105-562), [3JN] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 471) (H. Rept. 105-579), [16JN] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 105-548), [21MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 6, Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 105-499), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 3892, English Language Fluency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 105-675), [4AU] Consideration of H.R. 4259, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 105-779), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4550, Drug Demand Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 105-721), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of S. 1502, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Drug-Free Workplace Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-577), [15JN] Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-659), [29JY] Establish a Program To Help Children and Youth Learn English: Committee on Education and the Workplace (House) (H.R. 3892) (H. Rept. 105-587), [19JN] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4259) (H. Rept. 105-700), [9SE] Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-750), [25SE] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-481), [21AP] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105- 649), [24JY] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1635) (H. Rept. 105-559), [3JN] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Sale or Lease of School Land in Idaho: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4166) (H. Rept. 105-705), [11SE] Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] Transfer of Certain Public Lands or National Forest Lands for Use as Elementary or Secondary Schools: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2223) (H. Rept. 105-693), [9SE] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-800), [8OC] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] EDUCATION SAVINGS AND SCHOOL EXCELLENCE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2646): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 471), [16JN] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 2646), [15JN] Messages Veto of H.R. 2646, Provisions: President Clinton, [21JY] Motions Enact (H.R. 2646): conference report, [18JN] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2646, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 471) (H. Rept. 105-579), [16JN] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105- 577), [15JN] EDWARDS, CHET (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Fort Hood, TX: repeal the prohibition on use of Robert Gray Army Airfield by civil aviation (see H.R. 3322), [4MR] EHLERS, VERNON J. (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3506), [19MR] Sierra Leone: human rights violations (see H. Res. 559), [28SE] EHRLICH, ROBERT L., JR. (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3454), [12MR] Employment: limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3958), [22MY] Taxation: liability of spouses on joint Federal income returns (see H.R. 3650), [1AP] Veterans: exclude judgment or settlement amounts received from damage claims against the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in determining annual income (see H.R. 3515), [19MR] EL PASO, TX Bills and resolutions Richard C. White Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3598), [30MR] Reports filed Richard C. White Federal Building: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3598) (H. Rept. 105-655), [29JY] EL SALVADOR, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: extradition of Salvadorans (see H. Res. 569), [2OC] Human rights: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [3AU] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 3553), [25MR] ELDERLY see Senior Citizens ELECTIONS Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections (see H. Res. 361), [12FE] Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Con. Res. 221), [12FE] ------tribute to democratic elections and renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 502), [15JY] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Constitutional amendments: limit campaign expenditures (see H.J. Res. 119), [14MY] ------limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] ------regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3748), [29AP] ------expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 3582), [30MR] ------require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] ------require national committees of political parties to file pre-general election reports (see H.R. 4781), [9OC] Gabon: elections (see H. Res. 518), [6AU] Guyana: elections (see H. Con. Res. 215), [11FE] House of Representatives: expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 3851), [13MY] ------public financing for candidates who voluntarily limit expenditures for general elections (see H.R. 3852), [13MY] IMF: make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and [[Page 3009]] disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 3502), [18MR] Indonesia: prohibit transfer of military equipment, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance (see H.R. 3890), [19MY] Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] ------ban acceptance of certain cash contributions in campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 4790), [10OC] ------clarify right of U.S. nationals to make contributions to candidates for Federal office (see H.R. 3836), [12MY] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3516), (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] ------partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates whose opponents exceed personal contribution limitations (see H.R. 3313), [3MR] ------permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (see H.R. 4310), [22JY] ------prohibit contributions by foreign nationals in Federal election campaigns (see H.R. 4772), [9OC] (see H.R. 4869), [20OC] ------prohibit political committees from reimbursing certain funds to candidates for elections to Federal office (see H.R. 3543), [24MR] ------require the deposit into a special account certain contributions and donations to be returned to donors (see H.R. 4786), [10OC] ------terminate public financing of Presidential election campaigns (see H.R. 3098), [27JA] Presidents of the United States: establish uniform poll closing time for elections (see H.R. 3153), [4FE] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Constitutional amendments: limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Reports filed Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] FEC Appropriations: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3748) (H. Rept. 105-606), [25JN] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] ELECTRIC POWER related term(s) Power Resources Bills and resolutions Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Arkansas (see H.R. 4081), [18JN] ------extension of deadline for construction of Mt. Hope Waterpower Project (see H.R. 4633), [25SE] Free enterprise: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] Fund for Environmental Priorities: establish and fund with a portion of consumer savings resulting from retail electricity choice (see H.R. 3548), [25MR] Gustavus, AK: land exchange (see H.R. 3903), [19MY] Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Power resources: enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce discrimination in the transmission of services (see H.R. 4432), [6AU] ------provide a transition to market-based rates for power sold by the TVA and Federal Power Marketing Administration (see H.R. 3518), [19MR] Public utilities: ensure that rates charged by certain small power producers and cogenerators do not exceed the incremental cost to the purchasing utility of alternative electric energy at the time of delivery (see H.R. 4183), [25JN] (see H.R. 4511), [6AU] ------provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Southeastern Power Administration: prohibit Federal agencies from planning sale (see H.R. 4707), [6OC] Taxation: application of the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources to electricity produced from biomass facilities (see H.R. 4407), [5AU] ------encourage production and use of electric vehicles (see H.R. 3877), [14MY] ------restrict the use of tax-exempt financing by governmentally owned electric utilities and subject certain activities of such utilities to income tax (see H.R. 3927), [21MY] ------treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] ------treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] Reports filed Extend Time Required for Construction of Hydroelectric Power Projects: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2841) (H. Rept. 105-510), [6MY] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Arkansas: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 105-748), [25SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Colorado: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 105-509), [6MY] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 105-706), [11SE] ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER ACT Bills and resolutions Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] Foreign currencies: limit exchange rates in international wire transfers originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 4253), [16JY] ------require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 3726), [23AP] ELECTRONICS Appointments Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce, [17DE] Bills and resolutions Computers: promote online commerce and communications and protect consumers and service providers from unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 4124), [24JN] Congressional Research Service: make certain information available to the public on the Internet (see H.R. 3131), [28JA] FEC: require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] Government: require that recipients of payments have the option to receive such payments by electronic funds transfer or by check (see H.R. 3099), [27JA] Income: establish protections for recipients of Federal payments made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4311), [22JY] ------exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4405), [5AU] Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 2369), consideration (see H. Res. 377), [4MR] Tariff: audio system electrical transformers (see H.R. 3402), [5MR] (see H.R. 3507), [19MR] ------loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures (see H.R. 3403), [5MR] (see H.R. 3508), [19MR] ------loudspeakers parts (see H.R. 3401), [5MR] (see H.R. 3509), [19MR] Taxation: treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 3304), [3MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2369, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 105-427), [4MR] Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2369) (H. Rept. 105-425), [3MR] ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT Bills and resolutions Education: promote high-quality family literacy programs and train parents effectively to teach their children (see H.R. 4307), [22JY] ELIACH, YAFFA Bills and resolutions Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 4613), [23SE] ELROD, JACK Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Res. 437), [14MY] ELWHA RIVER ECOSYSTEM AND FISHERIES RESTORATION ACT Bills and resolutions Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] EMBASSIES Bills and resolutions Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE ENHANCEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL see Health Care Professionals EMERSON, BILL (a former Representative from Missouri) Bills and resolutions relative to Education: establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs (see H.R. 4665), [1OC] EMERSON, JO ANN (a Representative from Missouri) Bills and resolutions introduced Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4464), [6AU] [[Page 3010]] Taxation: allow a refundable credit for certain Medicare premiums (see H.R. 4465), [6AU] ------allow credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 4167), [25JN] EMIGRATION Bills and resolutions Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration (see H.J. Res. 120), [4JN] Messages Emigration Laws and Policies of Albania: President Clinton, [17JY] Reports filed Make Trade Relations With Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 105-653), [29JY] EMPLOYEE PENSION PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3672), [1AP] EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT Bills and resolutions Courts: provide that participants in employee benefit plans are entitled to certain judicial reviews of benefit determinations (see H.R. 4406), [5AU] Drugs: permit physicians to prescribe non-formulary drugs when medically indicated (see H.R. 4419), [6AU] Health: establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------extend COBRA continuation health coverage for surviving spouses (see H.R. 4835), [14OC] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] Insurance: allow group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to charge higher premiums to smokers (see H.R. 4600), [18SE] ------assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] ------assure prompt payment of participating providers under health plans (see H.R. 4413), [5AU] ------establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4093), [19JN] (see H.R. 4222), [15JY] ------provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 3568), [26MR] ------require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage of annual mammograms and prostate cancer screening tests (see H.R. 4333), [24JY] ------require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a conversion option if the plan is terminated (see H.R. 4709), [6OC] ------require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 4737), [8OC] ------require health insurance plans to provide external appeals in cases of adverse determinations involving experimental treatments, significant costs, or serious medical conditions (see H.R. 3469), [17MR] Medicare: improve access to benefits for certain individuals and provide financial assistance to individuals who are too poor to afford premiums (see H.R. 4799), [10OC] Pensions: protect the rights of participants and beneficiaries of terminated pension plans (see H.R. 4396), [4AU] ------regulate entities that hold assets of pension plans covering less than 100 participants and require annual asset statements (see H.R. 4238), [16JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] EMPLOYMENT Appointments Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce, [17DE] Conferees: H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: require certain employers who close plants to negotiate possible ways to continue to use the plant and equipment for continued employment purposes (see H.R. 3397), [5MR] Children and youth: establish early childhood education services referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain dependent care services (see H.R. 4102), [22JN] ------provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to improve the quality and availability of after-school programs (see H.R. 4621), [24SE] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] ------allow use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see H.R. 3473), [17MR] ------improve and strengthen recruitment and training of math and science teachers (see H.R. 3338), [5MR] Community development: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] ------provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] Correctional institutions: employment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 4100), [19JN] ------use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3893), [19MY] Courts: independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 3464), [12MR] Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] ------require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] ------require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Dept. of Commerce: provide grants to improve job skills in specific industries (see H.R. 3270), [25FE] Dept. of Defense: equitable retirement for military reserve technicians covered under FERS or CSRS (see H.R. 4153), [25JN] Dept. of Education: make grants for postsecondary information technology education and employment assistance projects (see H.R. 3896), [19MY] Dept. of Energy: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] ------purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a review board to monitor compliance (see H.R. 3396), [5MR] ------provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] Dept. of Labor: treatment of immigration relative to certain information technology occupations (see H.R. 3273), [25FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: use of voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 4705), [6OC] District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] ------reform certain retirement programs (see H.R. 4568), [15SE] Drugs: promote drug-free workplace programs (see H.R. 3853), [13MY] Education: increase Pell Grant awards to certain students (see H.R. 3269), [25FE] ------increase the number of qualified early child care professionals through a student loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 3727), [23AP] ------terminate social promotion in schools (see H. Res. 401), [30MR] Employment: reform standard for classifying technical workers as independent contractors for employment tax purposes (see H.R. 3819), [7MY] ERISA: protect the rights of participants and beneficiaries of terminated pension plans (see H.R. 4396), [4AU] ------provide that participants in employee benefit plans are entitled to certain judicial reviews of benefit determinations (see H.R. 4406), [5AU] ------regulate entities that hold assets of pension plans covering less than 100 participants and require annual asset statements (see H.R. 4238), [16JY] Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation (see H.R. 4318), [23JY] Fair Labor Standards Act: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] ------minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), consideration (see H. Res. 461), [9JN] ------minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors (see H.R. 4540), [10SE] ------permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 4257), [16JY] ------reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 4450), [6AU] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Family and Medical Leave Act: amend and clarify (see H.R. 3751), [29AP] ------tax treatment of periods of leave required to be permitted relative to the pension participation and vesting rules (see H.R. 4178), [25JN] FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 3614), [31MR] Federal aid programs: reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health care benefits (see H.R. 4278), [20JY] Federal employees: appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive agencies (see H. Res. 339), [27JA] ------equitable overtime pay policies (see H.R. 3956), [22MY] Food stamps: exception to work requirements relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4486), [6AU] ------exception to work requirements relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4487), [6AU] Foreign policy: support developmental alternatives for child labor (see H.R. 4506), [6AU] Global March Against Child Labor: support (see H. Res. 444), [21MY] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] [[Page 3011]] Haskell Indian Nations University: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Health: limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3784), [30AP] ------prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care workers who report unsafe conditions and practices (see H.R. 3342), [5MR] Health care professionals: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] ------limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3958), [22MY] House Rules: require a three-fifths majority on legislation increasing the minimum wage (see H. Res. 496), [25JN] IMF: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to certain employees (see H.R. 3785), [30AP] Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas (see H.R. 3410), [10MR] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] ------permit aliens who join a limited partnership after the partnership's creation to qualify for a visa (see H.R. 4619), [24SE] Income: minimum wage and maximum hour exemptions for houseparents (see H.R. 4778), [9OC] ------protect retirement security of individuals (see H.R. 3450), [12MR] Insurance: require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a conversion option if the plan is terminated (see H.R. 4709), [6OC] Job Training Partnership Act: establish regional private industry councils for labor market areas that are located in more than one State (see H.R. 3271), [25FE] ------funding of incentive bonuses to certain job training providers that place large percentages of individuals in certain occupations (see H.R. 3272), [25FE] Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 4770), [9OC] Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Members of Congress: limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3510), [19MR] NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 3540), [24MR] National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4566), [15SE] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] Native Americans: transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see H.R. 4087), [18JN] NLRB: assert jurisdiction over horseracing and dogracing industries (see H.R. 3825), [11MY] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Nursing facilities: permit certain paid staff to provide feeding and hydration assistance to residents and ensure that individuals with a history of patient or resident abuse or criminal convictions are not employed (see H.R. 4686), [2OC] (see H.R. 4804), [10OC] OSHA: require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Pensions: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of retirement benefits (see H.R. 4152), [25JN] ------ensure uniformity of Federal and State pension plans relative to State income taxes (see H.R. 4572), [15SE] ------reform (see H.R. 3788), [4MY] (see H.R. 4123), [24JN] ------waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 3632), [1AP] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] ------guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into individual security accounts and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 4256), [16JY] (see H.R. 4824), [13OC] ------determination of benefit amounts relative to provision of child care or care to a chronically ill dependent relative (see H.R. 4456), [6AU] ------eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 3912), [20MY] ------establish pilot program for personalized retirement security through personal retirement savings accounts (see H.R. 3560), [26MR] ------increase widow's and widower's insurance benefits by reason of delayed retirement (see H.R. 4459), [6AU] ------provide a more equitable application of the earnings test in the first year of eligibility for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 4369), [31JY] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] States: establish a pilot program for mediation of private rights of action under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (see H.R. 3317), [4MR] ------expand eligibility for, and strengthen administrative financing of, the unemployment compensation program and improve the solvency of State accounts in the Unemployment Trust Fund (see H.R. 3697), [21AP] ------use of individuals other than merit-staffed or civil service employees in providing certain employment services (see H.R. 3994), [4JN] Supreme Court: hiring of qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices (see H. Res. 591), [9OC] Taxation: allow a credit for certain corporations which have substantial employee ownership and encourage stock ownership by employees (see H.R. 3562), [26MR] ------allow cash payment to Federal employees in lieu of parking benefits (see H.R. 4777), [9OC] ------allow credits to small businesses for certain expenses of long-term training of employees in highly skilled metalworking trades (see H.R. 3110), [27JA] ------allow deduction for health insurance costs for individuals who are not eligible to participate in employer subsidized health plans (see H.R. 3475), [17MR] ------allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage (see H.R. 4472), [6AU] ------allow employers a deduction for training expenses (see H.R. 4451), [6AU] ------allow small employers a credit against costs incurred in establishing qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3300), [26FE] ------allow the work opportunity credit against the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3772), [30AP] ------deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see H.R. 4810), [12OC] ------designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------determination of employment status (see H.R. 3722), [23AP] (see H.R. 4622), [24SE] ------disclose to employees the employer's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3777), [30AP] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] ------employer credits for expenses of providing child care services to employees (see H.R. 4782), [9OC] ------enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] ------extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 3125), [28JA] ------full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 4642), [25SE] ------improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------increase amount which may be contributed to defined contribution pension plans (see H.R. 3663), [1AP] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited by employer contributions to employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 4741), [8OC] ------promote retirement savings (see H.R. 3672), [1AP] (see H.R. 4823), [13OC] ------promote job creation and expand small businesses in economically-distressed communities (see H.R. 3643), [1AP] ------provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] ------reform standard for classifying technical workers as independent contractors for employment tax purposes (see H.R. 3819), [7MY] ------treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 4765), [9OC] ------treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 4173), [25JN] ------treatment of employers who maintain a self-insured health plan for their employees (see H.R. 4411), [5AU] ------treatment of high technology job training expenses (see H.R. 3274), [25FE] ------treatment of information technology job training expenses (see H.R. 4025), [10JN] ------treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, (see H.R. 3103), [27JA] ------treatment of meals furnished to employees at a place of business (see H.R. 3834), [12MY] (see H.R. 4106), [22JN] (see H.R. 4638), [25SE] ------treatment of medical savings accounts and health insurance costs of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 3816), [7MY] ------treatment of nondeductible contributions to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 3225), [12FE] ------treatment of tips (see H.R. 4408), [5AU] [[Page 3012]] Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory (see H. Res. 595), [13OC] Tobacco products: provide crop insurance, extension services, and administration of price support and quota programs at no expense to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3664), [1AP] ------provide economic assistance to tobacco farmers, workers, and communities dependent on tobacco production with funds contributed by tobacco product manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 3867), [14MY] ------provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and stabilize tobacco quota fluctuations (see H.R. 3264), [25FE] (see H.R. 3437), [11MR] Tourist trade: establish a public-private partnership between the U.S. travel and tourism industry and every level of Government to make the U.S. the premiere tourist destination in the world (see H.R. 4631), [25SE] Unemployment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4702), [5OC] ------eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4701), [5OC] ------establish the Strategic Transitional Employment Program for the long-term unemployed living in poverty in certain identified communities (see H.R. 4097), [19JN] ------improve the collection of Federal unemployment taxes and the provision of such revenues for employment security administration (see H.R. 3684), [1AP] ------make permanent self-employment assistance programs (see H.R. 3773), [30AP] USIA: repeal authority for administration of an au pair program (see H.R. 3092), [27JA] Veterans: enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States, private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies abroad (see H.R. 3213), [12FE] Volunteer workers: exempt certain food bank volunteers from the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3152), [4FE] Women: support breastfeeding of newborns and encourage employers to establish workplace lactation programs (see H.R. 3531), [24MR] Conference reports Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 1385), [29JY] Messages Council of Economic Advisers Report: President Clinton, [11FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 105-572), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 4259, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 105-779), [5OC] Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] Drug-Free Workplace Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-659), [29JY] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4259) (H. Rept. 105-700), [9SE] Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 105-558), [3JN] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Sound Scientific Practices Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2661) (H. Rept. 105-730), [18SE] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] Veterans Reemployment Rights Relative to States, Private Employers, and Servicemen Employed by U.S. Companies Abroad: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3213) (H. Rept. 105-448), [17MR] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-800), [8OC] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND LITERACY ENHANCEMENT ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1385, provisions, [22MY] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 1385), [29JY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105- 659), [29JY] EMPORIA, KS Bills and resolutions National Teachers Hall of Fame: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4775), [9OC] ENDANGERED SPECIES Bills and resolutions Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4302), [22JY] (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] ------protection of the California spotted owl and its habitat (see H.R. 3467), [17MR] Dept. of the Interior: Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery programs implementation funding (see H.R. 3669), [1AP] Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), return to Senate (see H. Res. 601), [15OC] ------reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] ------reform liability provisions relative to civil and criminal penalties (see H.R. 4555), [11SE] ------reform regulatory process (see H.R. 4556), [11SE] ------transfer enforcement functions of the National Marine Fisheries Service to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see H.R. 4335), [24JY] Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: protect endangered species and other wildlife using the refuge and safeguard refuge land around Minneapolis, MN, from physical or auditory impairment (see H.R. 4729), [7OC] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3113), [27JA] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 105-495), [28AP] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), [19MR] ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Bills and resolutions Courts: reform liability provisions relative to civil and criminal penalties (see H.R. 4555), [11SE] Government regulations: reform regulatory process (see H.R. 4556), [11SE] Labeling: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), return to Senate (see H. Res. 601), [15OC] National Marine Fisheries Service: transfer enforcement functions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see H.R. 4335), [24JY] Public lands: reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] ENERGY see Power Resources ENERGY CONSERVATION AND PRODUCTION ACT Bills and resolutions Conservation of energy: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Reports filed Extension of Certain Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4017) (H. Rept. 105-727), [17SE] ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions Conservation of energy: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Motions Conservation of energy: extend certain programs (S. 417), [28SE] Reports filed Extension of Certain Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4017) (H. Rept. 105-727), [17SE] ENEY, CHRISTOPHER S. Bills and resolutions Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327), [18SE] ENGEL, ELIOT L. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] Medicare: establish a standard of efficiency in home health services and reward agencies who meet or exceed the standard (see H.R. 3651), [1AP] Taxation: allow designation of charity contributions on tax returns and establish the Checkoff for Charity Commission to ensure payment of contributions (see H.R. 4865), [20OC] Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 4768), [9OC] ENGINEERING related term(s) Mathematics Bills and resolutions Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] [[Page 3013]] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] NSF: make grants for applied engineering and technology education equipment and capital improvements (see H.R. 3733), [27AP] Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way (see H.R. 4514), [6AU] ------increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see H.R. 3660), [1AP] Reports filed Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development Establishment: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3007) (H. Rept. 105-562), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] ENGLISH, PHIL (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: assure that deposits are spent for purposes for which the Fund was established (see H.R. 4356), [30JY] Education: increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 3306), [3MR] Electric power: restrict the use of tax-exempt financing by governmentally owned electric utilities and subject certain activities of such utilities to income tax (see H.R. 3927), [21MY] Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4357), [30JY] Medicare: revise interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 4252), [16JY] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3516), [19MR] Puerto Rico: require Dept. of the Treasury report on Federal program costs, revenues, and taxation of residents (see H.R. 4769), [9OC] Tariff: ferroniobium (see H.R. 3959), [22MY] ------tebufenozide (see H.R. 3416), [10MR] Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit against the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3772), [30AP] ------permit private educational institutions to maintain certain qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 3309), [3MR] ------restructure and replace the income tax system to meet national priorities (see H.R. 4700), [5OC] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3307), [3MR] ------treatment of individuals requiring home based custodial care (see H.R. 3308), [3MR] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] Unemployment: make permanent self-employment assistance programs (see H.R. 3773), [30AP] ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3892): consideration (see H. Res. 516), [4AU] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3892, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 105-675), [4AU] ENSIGN, JOHN E. (a Representative from Nevada) Bills and resolutions introduced Community development: prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3893), [19MY] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] Health: limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 3535), [24MR] Medicare: repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services (see H.R. 3835), [12MY] Public Health Service Act: establish certain standards relative to health plans (see H.R. 4202), [14JY] Taxation: allow income tax credit for use of certain clean-burning motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] ------treatment of meals furnished to employees at a place of business (see H.R. 3834), [12MY] ------treatment of the special motor fuels excise tax on water- phased hydrocarbon fuel emulsions (see H.R. 3960), [22MY] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Bills and resolutions Air pollution: implementation of revised ozone and particulate matter standards (see H.R. 3505), [19MR] Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] CERCLA: reauthorize (see H.R. 3262), [25FE] (see H.R. 3595), [30MR] Clean Air Act: modify application of certain provisions relative to inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4157), [25JN] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens' associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 3627), [1AP] ------cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] ------control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 3232), [12FE] ------provide for innovative strategies for achieving superior environmental performance (see H.R. 3180), [11FE] Florida Keys: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality (see H.R. 4047), [11JN] Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Sewage disposal: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 4242), [16JY] Water: authorize EPA grants to States to maximize the available water supply and develop alternative water sources (see H.R. 3243), [12FE] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Motions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), [23JY], [29JY], [15SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT Bills and resolutions NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] EQUAL INDEXING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT Bills and resolutions Eastern Oklahoma State College: addition on behalf of Choctaw Nation (see H.R. 3846), [12MY] ERICSON, LEIF Bills and resolutions Citizenship: grant honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 122), [16JN] Coins: mint coins in conjunction with Iceland in commemoration of the millennium of the discovery of the New World (see H.R. 4624), [24SE] ERIE, PA Bills and resolutions Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4357), [30JY] ERITREA Bills and resolutions Africa: relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea (see H. Con. Res. 292), [19JN] ESCONDIDO, CA Bills and resolutions San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: use of water conserved by lining the All-American Canal (see H.R. 4392), [4AU] ESHOO, ANNA G. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] ESPIONAGE Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: SR-71 aircraft program funding (see H.R. 4424), [6AU] ESTONIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] Fish and fishing: approve international fisheries agreement with Estonia (see H.R. 4749), [8OC] Messages U.S.-Estonia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] ETHERIDGE, BOB (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] Taxation: provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: designate (see H.R. 3982), [3JN] ETHICS see Morality and Ethics; Political Ethics ETHIOPIA, PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Africa: relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea (see H. Con. Res. 292), [19JN] ETHNIC GROUPS related term(s) Minorities Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Supreme Patriarch Karekin I: tribute to U.S. visit commemorating centennial of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in America (see H. Con. Res. 271), [5MY] EUROPE Bills and resolutions Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] [[Page 3014]] Dept. of State: seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] ------take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Taxation: treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors (see H.R. 4563), [14SE] World War II: issue the ``Italy'' clasp for the Army Occupation Medal to certain veterans who served in the disputed Italy- Yugoslavia area (see H.R. 3141), [3FE] Messages Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4761, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Actions Relative to European Union Failure To Comply With the Rulings of the World Trade Organization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105-805), [9OC] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] EUROPEAN UNION Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: canned fruit subsidy (see H. Res. 406), [1AP] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] ------take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4761, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Actions Relative to European Union Failure To Comply With the Rulings of the World Trade Organization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105-805), [9OC] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] EVANS, LANE (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: assure a minimum size for honor guard details at funerals of veterans (see H.R. 3653), [1AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco industry settlement funds for veterans programs (see H. Con. Res. 249), [24MR] ------determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------direct payment of attorneys' fees in awards of past-due benefits (see H.R. 3444), [12MR] ------establish a chiropractic services division (see H.R. 4421), [6AU] ------improve access of veterans to emergency medical care in non- Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facilities (see H.R. 4758), [9OC] ------reimburse veterans enrolled in the veterans health care system for the cost of emergency care or services received in non-Dept. facilities (see H.R. 3702), [22AP] Housing: increase the amount of assistance for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans (see H.R. 3619), [1AP] Motor vehicles: increase the amount of assistance for providing automobiles to certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 3618), [1AP] Veterans: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4368), [31JY] ------extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3571), [27MR] ------extend priority health care to those who received nasopharyngeal radium irradiation treatments while in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4367), [31JY] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 3434), [11MR] EWING, THOMAS W. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] Foreign trade: require the President to report to Congress on any selective embargo on agricultural commodities (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] (see H.R. 4647), [26SE] Kankakee, IL: conveyance of vacant Army Reserve Center (see H.R. 3856), [13MY] Medicare: payment for insulin pumps (see H.R. 3814), [7MY] World Trade Organization: establish negotiating objectives relative to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession of State trading regimes (see H.R. 4288), [21JY] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS Transmittals ACDA: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC6248) [27JA] ------INF Treaty implementation amendments report, (EC6978) [4FE] ------Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission report, (EC6209) [27JA], (EC9225) [21MY] ------report, (EC9933) [14JY] Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: report, (EC8714) [27AP] ------wiretap report, (EC8999) [5MY] African Development Foundation: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC12089) [17DE] ------Inspector General report, (EC12089) [17DE] AgAmerica Western Farm Credit Bank: retirement plan report, (EC11334) [28SE] AgFirst Farm Credit Bank: retirement plan report, (EC10503) [4AU], (EC10590) [7AU], (EC10794) [9SE] AID: Denton Program report, (EC6721) [27JA], (EC12645) [19DE] ------Development Assistance Program allocation report, (EC7226) [11FE], (EC10315) [24JY], (EC12713) [19DE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC7388) [24FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6245) [27JA], (EC9634) [15JN], (EC12437) [18DE] ------internal controls and financial systems report, (EC6245) [27JA] American Battle Monuments Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6246) [27JA], (EC12090) [17DE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8873) [4MY] ------Inspector General report, (EC6246) [27JA], (EC12090) [17DE] American Chemical Society: report, (EC9497) [5JN] American Legion: report, (EC7470) [24FE], (EC9559) [9JN] Amtrak: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7918) [11MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6306) [27JA] ------management report, (EC6306) [27JA] ------report, (EC7858) [9MR], (EC9573) [10JN] Appalachian Regional Commission: Inspector General report, (EC6247) [27JA], (EC12091) [17DE] ------management report, (EC6247) [27JA] Architect of the Capitol: expenditures report, (EC7768) [9MR] Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board: Americans With Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities final rule, (EC6432) [27JA], (EC6880) [3FE], (EC12483) [18DE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC12092) [17DE] ------Inspector General report, (EC12092) [17DE] ------Telecommunications Act accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities final rule, (EC7075) [11FE] ------transportation for individuals with disabilities final rule, (EC11857) [21OC] Army and Air Force Exchange Service: pension plans report, (EC10586) [7AU] Assassination Records Review Board: ceasing of operations notice, (EC10268) [23JY] Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6249) [27JA] ------Inspector General report, (EC6250) [27JA] ------report, (EC6994) [4FE] BATF: alcoholic beverages final rule, (EC11163) [23SE] ------Handgun Violence Prevention Act implementation final rule, (EC12665) [19DE] ------Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act final rule, (EC10228) [23JY] ------posting of signs and written notification to purchasers of handguns final rule, (EC10372) [29JY] ------report, (EC9958) [14JY] ------Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act final rule, (EC8140) [23MR] ------viticultural area final rule, (EC8824) [29AP], (EC12571) [18DE] Bonneville Power Administration: report, (EC8073) [18MR] Boy Scouts: report, (EC8027) [16MR] Bureau of the Census: Census 2000 final rule, (EC6252, EC6253) [27JA], (EC12441) [18DE] ------foreign trade statistics regulations final rule, (EC10667) [9SE] ------research data centers final rule, (EC6846) [3FE] CBO: participation agreements with Dept. of Defense treatment facilities report, (EC8781) [29AP] ------sequestration report, (EC6963) [3FE], (EC7219) [11FE], (EC10973) [16SE], (EC12710) [19DE] ------unauthorized appropriations and expiring authorizations report, (EC7221) [11FE] CCC: donations of surplus commodities final rule, (EC8289) [30MR], (EC8575) [21AP] ------production flexibility contract regulations final rule, (EC9441) [4JN] ------report, (EC11042) [17SE] Census Monitoring Board: report, (EC8706) [27AP] CFTC: changes in reporting levels for larger trader reports final rule, (EC8953) [5MY] ------commodity pools final rule, (EC11869) [17DE] ------conduct of current and former commission members and employees final rule, (EC9855) [25JN] ------corn and soybeans final rule, (EC9213) [21MY] ------distribution of customer property related to trading final rule, (EC8102) [19MR] ------distribution of risk disclosure statements by brokers final rule, (EC7270) [24FE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6346) [27JA] ------futures commission merchants minimum financial requirements final rule, (EC9804) [24JN], (EC11085) [23SE] ------futures-style margining of commodity options final rule, (EC9805) [24JN] ------internal controls and financial systems report, (EC12647) [19DE] ------National Futures Association final rule, (EC11870) [17DE] [[Page 3015]] ------orders eligible for post-execution allocation final rule, (EC11086) [23SE] ------rules of practice final rule, (EC11908) [17DE] ------trade options on enumerated agricultural commodities final rule, (EC8954) [5MY] Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6254) [27JA] ------report, (EC8389) [1AP] CIA: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC11640) [10OC] ------intelligence activities of the People's Republic of China report, (EC9963) [14JY] ------uncontrolled treaty-limited equipment report, (EC9535) [9JN] Civil Air Patrol: report, (EC9770) [19JN] Coast Guard: international private-sector tug-of-opportunity system report, (EC6434) [27JA] ------resiliently seated valves acceptance final rule, (EC7664) [2MR] CoBank: retirement plan report, (EC8868) [4MY], (EC12440) [18DE] Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC10881) [14SE] Commission of Fine Arts: Inspector General report, (EC6255) [27JA] Commission on Civil Rights: equal educational opportunity and nondiscrimination for students with disabilities report, (EC6722) [27JA] ------equal educational opportunity and nondiscrimination for students with limited English proficiency report, (EC7181) [11FE] ------helping employers comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act report, (EC11756) [19OC] ------helping State and local governments comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act report, (EC11756) [19OC] ------racial and ethnic tensions report, (EC6878) [3FE] Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels: report, (EC6072) [27JA] Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy: report, (EC7871) [10MR] Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8006) [16MR] ------procurement list additions final rule, (EC6256, EC6257) [27JA], (EC7375) [24FE], (EC8005) [16MR], (EC8331) [31MR], (EC8479) [21AP], (EC8866, EC8867) [4MY], (EC9064) [11MY], (EC9176) [18MY], (EC9688) [18JN], (EC9789) [22JN], (EC9988, EC9989) [15JY], (EC10217) [23JY], (EC10368) [29JY], (EC10473) [3AU], (EC10668, EC10669) [9SE], (EC11126), (EC11201) [23SE], (EC11262) [25SE], (EC11420) [1OC], (EC11641) [10OC], (EC11708) [19OC], (EC11804) [20OC], (EC12095, EC12096, EC12097, EC12098, EC12099, EC12100) [17DE] Community Development Financial Institutions Fund: Bank Enterprise Award Program final rule, (EC7724) [5MR] Comptroller of the Currency: assessment of fees final rule, (EC6035) [27JA] ------examination cycle for certain small insured institutions final rule, (EC8607) [23AP] ------expanded examination cycle for U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks final rule, (EC10835) [11SE] ------fiduciary activities of national banks final rule, (EC7297) [24FE] ------international banking activities final rule, (EC11842) [21OC] ------lending limits final rule, (EC8293) [30MR] ------municipal securities dealers final rule, (EC9667) [17JN] ------National Flood Insurance Program report, (EC7057) [11FE] ------report, (EC10334) [28JY] ------risk-based capital standards final rule, (EC11098), (EC11196) [23SE] Congressional Medal of Honor Society: report, (EC12480) [18DE] Congressional Office of Compliance: approval of Gary Green to serve as General Counsel notification, (EC6990) [4FE] ------proposed rulemaking notice, (EC7032) [5FE], (EC7480) [24FE], (EC7685) [3MR], (EC9269) [21MY] ------use by covered employees report, (EC7228) [11FE] Corp. for National and Community Service: Inspector General report, (EC6260) [27JA], (EC9491) [5JN] ------report, (EC6058), (EC6260) [27JA], (EC8427) [21AP], (EC8581) [22AP], (EC12439) [18DE] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: services to minorities and diverse audiences report, (EC10774) [9SE] Court of Federal Claims: report, (EC6429) [27JA] CPSC: bicycle helmets safety standard final rule, (EC8430) [21AP] ------child-resistant packaging final rule, (EC9315) [3JN] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6259) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8019) [16MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC11805) [20OC] ------household products final rule, (EC9315) [3JN] ------Inspector General report, (EC6258) [27JA], (EC9543) [9JN] ------management report, (EC6258) [27JA] ------prescription drugs final rule, (EC9315) [3JN] ------report, (EC9632) [15JN], (EC12648) [19DE] Customs Service: Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act final rule, (EC6428) [27JA], (EC11578) [6OC] ------centralized examination stations final rule, (EC8574) [21AP] ------copyrights, trademarks, and trade name protection final rule, (EC8125) [19MR] ------enforcement final rule, (EC8126) [19MR] ------final rule, (EC6719) [27JA], (EC7618) [26FE] ------foreign trade preferences final rule, (EC11441) [1OC] ------harbor maintenance fee final rule, (EC7755) [5MR], (EC10574) [7AU] ------informal entries final rule, (EC8573) [21AP] ------lay order period final rule, (EC11329) [28SE] ------national emissions standards final rule, (EC9685) [18JN] ------nations entitled to special tonnage tax exemptions final rule, (EC6962) [3FE], (EC11513) [5OC] ------port of entry final rule, (EC7761, EC7762, EC7763), (EC7764) [5MR], (EC8127) [19MR], (EC8928) [4MY], (EC9004) [5MY], (EC10507) [4AU] ------private aircraft landing locations final rule, (EC7760) [5MR] ------publication of filer codes final rule, (EC8128) [19MR] ------recordkeeping requirements final rule, (EC9675) [17JN] ------shooks and staves final rule, (EC9432) [3JN] ------TECRO/AIT Carnet Issuing and Guaranteeing Association final rule, (EC6961) [3FE] DAV: national convention report, (EC7029) [5FE], (EC12566) [18DE] DEA: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act final rule, (EC8142) [23MR] ------methamphetamine control final rule, (EC6418) [27JA] Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC11186) [23SE] Dept. of Agriculture: acquisition regulations final rule, (EC9169) [18MY], (EC11872) [17DE] ------agricultural commodities final rule, (EC9299) [3JN], (EC9613) [15JN], (EC11907) [17DE], (EC12494) [19DE] ------Agricultural Marketing Service final rule, (EC7765) [9MR], (EC10510) [6AU] ------almonds final rule, (EC10608) [9SE], (EC11193) [23SE] ------American Indian Livestock Feed Program final rule, (EC11875) [17DE] ------Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service final rule, (EC6733) [3FE], (EC7036) [11FE], (EC9112) [13MY], (EC9168) [18MY], (EC9295, EC9296) [3JN], (EC9563, EC9564, EC9565) [10JN], (EC10544) [7AU] ------animal welfare programs final rule, (EC10834) [11SE] ------apples final rule, (EC8409) [21AP] ------apricots final rule, (EC9806) [24JN], (EC11766) [20OC] ------avocados and limes final rule, (EC8407) [21AP], (EC10150) [22JY], (EC11883) [17DE] ------bamboo final rule, (EC8171) [24MR] ------beetles final rule, (EC5954, EC5961) [27JA], (EC9007) [7MY], (EC11891) [17DE] ------brucellosis in cattle final rule, (EC5967) [27JA], (EC8288) [30MR], (EC8396) [21AP], (EC8580) [22AP], (EC8665) [27AP], (EC10066) [20JY], (EC10102) [21JY], (EC11096) [23SE], (EC11228, EC11231) [24SE], (EC11760, EC11761) [20OC] ------cantaloupes final rule, (EC8936) [5MY] ------cattle diseases final rule, (EC10850) [14SE], (EC11866) [17DE] ------cattle imported for feeding final rule, (EC5957) [27JA] ------cheese final rule, (EC8303) [30MR] ------cherries final rule, (EC6729) [3FE], (EC8273) [27MR], (EC8839) [4MY], (EC8939, EC8940) [5MY], (EC10001) [16JY], (EC12341) [18DE] ------Child and Adult Care Food Program final rule, (EC7298) [24FE] ------Child Nutrition Act amendments, (EC8163) [23MR] ------child nutrition and WIC programs final rule, (EC7299) [24FE], (EC12370) [18DE] ------citrus fruits final rule, (EC12344) [18DE] ------coffee final rule, (EC11868) [17DE] ------Cooperative Marketing Associations final rule, (EC8843) [4MY], (EC9297, EC9298, EC9300, EC9301) [3JN] ------corn oil, protein, and starch final rule, (EC9859) [25JN] ------cotton final rule, (EC9975) [15JY] ------dairy products final rule, (EC5953) [27JA], (EC8666) [27AP], (EC11885) [17DE] ------dates final rule, (EC11768) [20OC] ------disease status final rule, (EC5963, EC5965) [27JA] ------dogs and cats final rule, (EC9976) [15JY] ------eggs final rule, (EC8274) [27MR], (EC11087) [23SE], (EC11514) [6OC], (EC12346, EC12347) [18DE] ------electric borrowers final rule, (EC11651) [12OC] ------electric engineering, architectural service, and design policies and procedures final rule, (EC9883) [14JY] ------Electric Program standard contract forms final rule, (EC11871) [17DE] ------electric transmission specifications and drawings final rule, (EC8129) [23MR] ------elimination of prior approval requirements final rule, (EC9037) [11MY] ------environmental policies and procedures final rule, (EC12663) [19DE] ------Export Enhancement Program legislation, (EC10192) [23JY] ------farm products final rule, (EC11874) [17DE] ------Federal crop insurance regulations final rule, (EC9302) [3JN], (EC9643) [16JN], (EC10508, EC10509) [6AU], (EC11302, EC11303) [28SE], (EC11837) [21OC] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6337) [27JA] ------final rule, (EC8398) [21AP], (EC8806) [29AP] ------Food Safety and Inspection Service legislation, (EC8305) [30MR] ------foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land report, (EC9882) [14JY], (EC10577) [7AU] ------Forest Service report, (EC6720) [27JA] ------fruit fly final rule, (EC5955, EC5962) [27JA], (EC8397) [21AP], (EC8579) [22AP], (EC8663, EC8664) [27AP], (EC9642) [16JN], (EC10609, EC10612) [9SE], (EC10851, EC10852) [14SE], (EC11229, EC11230, EC11232) [24SE], (EC11592) [9OC], (EC11758) [20OC], (EC11865), (EC11882) [17DE] [[Page 3016]] ------fruits and vegetables final rule, (EC8406) [21AP], (EC11515) [6OC], (EC11867, EC11876) [17DE] ------grapefruit, oranges, tangelos, and tangerines final rule, (EC6725, EC6730) [3FE], (EC8938) [5MY], (EC10512) [6AU], (EC11091) [23SE], (EC11338) [29SE], (EC11764) [20OC], (EC11838) [21OC], (EC11887) [17DE] ------grapes final rule, (EC6728, EC6731) [3FE], (EC8307) [31MR], (EC8401) [21AP] ------guaranteed line of credit final rule, (EC10359) [29JY] ------Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program final rule, (EC10335) [28JY] ------gypsy moth final rule, (EC10149) [22JY] ------ham final rule, (EC7719) [5MR] ------Harry S Truman Animal Import Center closure final rule, (EC11881) [17DE] ------hazelnuts final rule, (EC6726) [3FE] ------horses final rule, (EC6734) [3FE], (EC8341) [1AP], (EC11192) [23SE], (EC11762) [20OC], (EC12373) [18DE] ------humane treatment of dogs and cats final rule, (EC7766) [9MR] ------imported plants and plant parts final rule, (EC5964) [27JA] ------import/export user fees final rule, (EC5959) [27JA] ------imposition of fees for certain programs legislation, (EC9455) [5JN] ------inspecting and weighing services final rule, (EC12345) [18DE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6219), (EC6336) [27JA], (EC9357) [3JN], (EC9743) [19JN], (EC12082) [17DE] ------Intermediary Relending Program final rule, (EC7037) [11FE] ------karnal bunt final rule, (EC5956, EC5966, EC5968) [27JA], (EC11258) [25SE] ------kiwifruit final rule, (EC10885) [15SE], (EC11084, EC11088) [23SE], (EC11886) [17DE] ------laboratory service fees final rule, (EC8402) [21AP] ------livestock markets final rule, (EC9661) [17JN] ------loans and grants final rule, (EC10542) [7AU] ------meat and poultry inspection programs legislation, (EC10578) [7AU] ------meat final rule, (EC8399, EC8405) [21AP], (EC9856) [25JN], (EC12342) [18DE] ------melons final rule, (EC7034) [11FE] ------Mexican border regulations final rule, (EC5960) [27JA] ------milk final rule, (EC10886) [15SE], (EC11090) [23SE] ------mushrooms final rule, (EC5950) [27JA] ------National Poultry Improvement Plan final rule, (EC10543) [7AU] ------National School Lunch Act amendments, (EC8163) [23MR] ------nectarines and peaches final rule, (EC8408) [21AP], (EC11089) [23SE], (EC11884) [17DE] ------official inspection and weighing services fees final rule, (EC9566) [10JN], (EC10813) [10SE] ------olives final rule, (EC8937) [5MY] ------onions final rule, (EC6732) [3FE], (EC7620) [2MR], (EC8400) [21AP], (EC9612) [15JN], (EC9807) [24JN] ------overtime services relative to imports and exports final rule, (EC8394, EC8395) [21AP] ------papayas final rule, (EC7971) [16MR], (EC10853) [14SE] ------pathogen reduction final rule, (EC8403) [21AP] ------peanuts final rule, (EC6003) [27JA], (EC6724) [3FE], (EC7033) [11FE], (EC7268) [24FE], (EC8235) [26MR], (EC9529) [9JN], (EC9974) [15JY], (EC10610, EC10619) [9SE], (EC11888) [17DE] ------pears final rule, (EC5946, EC5947), (EC5952) [27JA], (EC10322) [27JY], (EC11094) [23SE], (EC10322) [12OC], (EC11763) [20OC] ------Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act final rule, (EC5948) [27JA], (EC11864) [17DE] ------Personnel Management Demonstration Project extension legislation, (EC10326) [27JY] ------pork final rule, (EC5958) [27JA], (EC8404) [21AP], (EC10833) [11SE] ------post bankruptcy loan servicing notices final rule, (EC9010) [7MY] ------potatoes final rule, (EC5951) [27JA], (EC9857) [25JN], (EC10321) [27JY], (EC10613) [9SE], (EC11093) [23SE], (EC11590) [9OC], (EC10321) [12OC], (EC11767) [20OC], (EC11880) [17DE] ------poultry final rule, (EC7974) [16MR], (EC8405) [21AP], (EC11339) [29SE], (EC11514) [6OC] ------processed agricultural commodities final rule, (EC7621) [2MR] ------prunes final rule, (EC8935) [5MY], (EC11092) [23SE], (EC11591) [9OC] ------quarantine regulations final rule, (EC10151) [22JY] ------rabbits final rule, (EC11514) [6OC] ------raisins final rule, (EC5949) [27JA], (EC7035) [11FE], (EC8100) [19MR], (EC9610) [15JN], (EC10511) [6AU], (EC10614) [9SE], (EC11873, EC11889) [17DE] ------reform legislation, (EC9092) [11MY] ------removal of U.S. grade standards and other regulations final rule, (EC10002) [16JY] ------ruminants, meat, and meat products final rule, (EC6735) [3FE] ------rural empowerment zones and enterprise communities final rule, (EC11267) [25SE], (EC11673) [12OC] ------rural housing enforcement improvement legislation, (EC11755) [19OC] ------Rural Housing Service electric system operations and maintenance final rule, (EC7041) [11FE] ------rural rental housing assistance final rule, (EC6761) [3FE] ------Rural Utilities Service audit policies final rule, (EC10474) [3AU] ------Rural Utilities Service general information, functions, loan making authority, and organization final rule, (EC8416) [21AP] ------Rural Utilities Service Water and Waste Program regulations final rule, (EC8417) [21AP] ------rye final rule, (EC8941) [5MY] ------sale and disposal of national forest timber final rule, (EC9095) [12MY] ------spearmint oil final rule, (EC7622) [2MR], (EC9006) [7MY], (EC9611) [15JN] ------special uses final rule, (EC11879) [17DE] ------tobacco final rule, (EC7718) [5MR], (EC9644) [16JN], (EC10148) [22JY], (EC11890, EC11892, EC11893, EC11894) [17DE] ------tolerances for moisture meters final rule, (EC9858) [25JN] ------tomatoes final rule, (EC6727) [3FE], (EC8099) [19MR], (EC10329) [28JY], (EC11765) [20OC] ------tuberculosis in cattle and bison final rule, (EC7574) [26FE], (EC10065) [20JY], (EC10611) [9SE] ------veterinary diagnostic services user fees final rule, (EC11759) [20OC] ------walnuts final rule, (EC7686) [4MR] ------wood final rule, (EC11257) [25SE], (EC12343) [18DE] ------Year 2000 Compliance Electric Program final rule, (EC11652) [12OC] ------Year 2000 Compliance Telecommunications Program final rule, (EC11095) [23SE] Dept. of Commerce: Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act report, (EC12457) [18DE] ------antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings final rule, (EC9080) [11MY] ------Bureau of Economic Analysis Economics and Statistics Administration direct investment surveys final rule, (EC7127) [11FE], (EC8804) [29AP] ------Bureau of Export Administration final rule, (EC10562) [7AU] ------Coastal Zone Management Fund report, (EC8807) [29AP] ------computer exports final rule, (EC12359) [18DE] ------contribution of bycatch to charitable organizations report, (EC6414) [27JA] ------countervailing duties final rule, (EC12703) [19DE] ------defense priorities and allocations system final rule, (EC9890) [14JY] ------digital broadcasting capability for public television and radio stations legislation, (EC9913) [14JY] ------effect of imported articles on the national security final rule, (EC9960) [14JY] ------encryption items final rule, (EC11464) [5OC] ------Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Technology final rule, (EC10571) [7AU] ------Export Administration report, (EC7123) [11FE], (EC11202) [23SE] ------export controls on Yugoslavia final rule, (EC10792) [9SE], (EC12433) [18DE] ------exports of humanitarian goods and services to Cuba final rule, (EC9800) [23JN] ------final rule, (EC7051), (EC7175) [11FE], (EC8297) [30MR] ------Financial Assistance for Postsecondary Students Internship Program final rule, (EC6848) [3FE] ------foreign policy-based export controls final rule, (EC11802) [20OC], (EC12642) [19DE] ------foreign trade statistics regulations final rule, (EC11203) [23SE] ------grants and agreements requirements final rule, (EC11244) [24SE] ------India sanctions regulations final rule, (EC12081) [17DE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6220) [27JA], (EC9536) [9JN] ------institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations audit requirements final rule, (EC11642) [10OC] ------internal controls and financial systems report, (EC6220) [27JA] ------Minority Business Development Centers cost-sharing requirements and bonuses final rule, (EC9900) [14JY] ------Northeastern U.S. fishing harvest capacity report, (EC9496) [5JN] ------Pakistan sanctions regulations final rule, (EC12081) [17DE] ------patent and trademark fees legislation, (EC8808) [29AP] ------patent application requirements report, (EC9556, EC9557) [9JN] ------patent fees final rule, (EC10409) [30JY], (EC12180) [17DE] ------performance plan report, (EC7612) [26FE], (EC8351) [1AP] ------prosecution application practice final rule, (EC10034) [16JY] ------reporting requirements final rule, (EC11801) [20OC] ------revocation of reexport authorizations final rule, (EC11243) [24SE], (EC11311) [28SE] ------selected services transactions with unaffiliated foreign persons final rule, (EC6845) [3FE] ------spectrum reallocation report, (EC7364) [24FE] ------Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program final rule, (EC6073) [27JA] ------Trademark Trial and Appeal Board final rule, (EC10830) [10SE] ------U.S. Automotive Parts Advisory Committee reauthorization legislation, (EC9466) [5JN] ------watches final rule, (EC11672) [12OC] Dept. of Defense: acquisition regulations final rule, (EC6012) [27JA], (EC7052, EC7053) [11FE], (EC7287) [24FE], (EC7596) [26FE], (EC8104) [19MR], (EC8180, EC8181, EC8182) [25MR], (EC8311) [31MR], (EC9118) [13MY], (EC9317) [3JN], (EC9459) [5JN], (EC9567) [10JN], (EC9619) [15JN], (EC9646, EC9647, EC9648) [16JN], (EC9662) [17JN], (EC9862) [25JN], (EC9885) [14JY], (EC10360) [29JY], (EC10516) [6AU], (EC10620), (EC10771), (EC10806) [9SE], (EC10856, EC10857) [14SE], (EC11926, EC11927, EC11928), (EC11929, EC11931) [17DE], (EC12598) [19DE] ------acquisition workforce reductions report, (EC6972) [4FE], (EC9621) [15JN] ------active and reserve component members conversion report, (EC8134) [23MR] [[Page 3017]] ------aircraft multi-year procurement plan report, (EC8291) [30MR] ------American Red Cross report, (EC7124) [11FE] ------Anti-Deficiency Act violation, (EC6005) [27JA], (EC9038) [11MY] ------Apache Longbow Radar Program report, (EC6016) [27JA] ------appropriations legislation, (EC8170) [23MR] ------audit and investigative activities report, (EC6017) [27JA] ------award of minority contracts progress report, (EC8782) [29AP] ------base closures and realignments report, (EC8680) [27AP] ------capacitor and resistor industry report, (EC8956) [5MY] ------CHAMPUS TRICARE collection of payments final rule, (EC9305) [3JN], (EC11770) [20OC] ------CHAMPUS TRICARE final rule, (EC7626, EC7627) [2MR], (EC10997) [17SE], (EC12601) [19DE] ------CHAMPUS TRICARE Selected Reserve Dental Program final rule, (EC6013) [27JA] ------chemical weapons inspector legislation, (EC9304) [3JN] ------Civilian Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay Program report, (EC12602) [19DE] ------Commercial Operations and Support Savings Initiative report, (EC8831) [30AP] ------competitive procurement procedures report, (EC7924) [12MR] ------conduct of military operations under threat or attack by chemical and biological weapons report, (EC9580) [11JN] ------congressional approval for payment of claims report, (EC8028) [16MR] ------Cooperative Threat Reduction Program report, (EC7628) [2MR], (EC7994) [16MR], (EC8177) [24MR], (EC8476) [21AP], (EC9356) [3JN], (EC9488) [5JN], (EC11665) [12OC] ------cost comparison study, (EC6007, EC6008) [27JA], (EC6754) [3FE] ------Counterproliferation Review Committee report, (EC9083) [11MY] ------defense contracts restructuring costs payment report, (EC7050) [11FE] ------Defense Environmental Quality Program report, (EC11221) [23SE] ------Defense Environmental Response Task Force report, (EC6970) [4FE], (EC7291) [24FE] ------Defense Logistics Agency report, (EC8615) [23AP], (EC9458) [5JN], (EC11630) [10OC] ------Defense Production Act report, (EC9652) [16JN] ------Defense Science Board Sub-Task Force on the Acquisition Workforce report, (EC8785) [29AP] ------dental insurance programs report, (EC8678) [27AP] ------disposal of excess and surplus materials report, (EC9886) [14JY] ------education activities and dependents schools report, (EC9463) [5JN] ------enlistment waiver trends report, (EC8681) [27AP] ------F-22 Aircraft Program report, (EC7294) [24FE], (EC11269) [25SE] ------Family of Medium Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Program report, (EC9460) [5JN] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6265) [27JA] ------Federal Voting Assistance Program report, (EC8489) [21AP] ------Foreign Comparative Testing Program report, (EC7285) [24FE], (EC8780) [29AP], (EC10579) [7AU] ------foreign entities report, (EC7047) [11FE], (EC10187) [22JY] ------Freedom of Information Act legislation, (EC9433) [3JN] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC6264) [27JA], (EC7129) [11FE], (EC12103) [17DE] ------Future Years Defense Program report, (EC8133) [23MR] ------grant and agreement regulations final rule, (EC8290) [30MR] ------health resources sharing and emergency operations report, (EC8933) [4MY] ------Inspector General report, (EC9887) [14JY] ------institutions of higher education report, (EC6969) [3FE], (EC7004) [4FE] ------International Cooperative Research and Development Program report, (EC8131) [23MR] ------Joint Demilitarization Technology Program report, (EC8135) [23MR] ------Joint Manpower Process report, (EC9663) [17JN] ------Laboratory Revitalization Demonstration Program report, (EC9531) [9JN] ------Logistics Augmentation Program report, (EC10333) [28JY] ------maintenance medication dispensing policy report, (EC8677) [27AP] ------manpower requirements report, (EC7769) [9MR], (EC10580) [7AU] ------Manufacturing Technology Program report, (EC7295) [24FE] ------medical tracking system for members deployed overseas report, (EC8342) [1AP], (EC10275) [24JY] ------medical treatment report, (EC12600) [19DE] ------Medicare report, (EC8934) [4MY], (EC12599) [19DE] ------Mental Health Wraparound Demonstration Project report, (EC8844) [4MY] ------Micropurchase Pilot Program legislation, (EC9733) [18JN] ------military capabilities of the People's Republic of China report, (EC9888) [14JY] ------military construction budget legislation, (EC7292) [24FE] ------military justice in the National Guard report, (EC9680) [18JN] ------Military Recruiting and Reserve Officer Training Corps Program final rule, (EC12589) [18DE] ------military retirement system report, (EC6006), (EC6263) [27JA] ------military technician positions report, (EC7926) [12MR], (EC9040) [11MY], (EC11268) [25SE] ------multiple depot-level maintenance and repair workloads report, (EC6971) [4FE], (EC7056) [11FE], (EC7288, EC7289, EC7290) [24FE] ------national defense stockpile report, (EC7286, EC7293) [24FE] ------NATO enlargement report, (EC7476) [24FE] ------Navy CH-60 Fleet Combat Support Helicopter certification, (EC10330) [28JY] ------New Workforce Vision report, (EC8784) [29AP] ------payment of claims to certain persons captured and interned by North Vietnam, (EC6755) [3FE], (EC11817) [20OC], (EC11930) [17DE] ------Pentagon renovation and equipment installation cost certification, (EC7475) [24FE] ------Pentagon reservation conduct final rule, (EC9620) [15JN] ------Persian Gulf Conflict illness medical initiatives research report, (EC8046) [16MR] ------Persian Gulf Conflict veterans outreach report, (EC7220) [11FE] ------personnel security policies relative to classified information final rule, (EC6757) [3FE] ------pharmacy programs report, (EC11685) [19OC] ------printing and duplicating services report, (EC11925) [17DE] ------private organizations on military installations final rule, (EC9649) [16JN] ------public and private partnerships to benefit moral, welfare, and recreation programs report, (EC10303) [24JY], (EC10316) [27JY] ------purchases from foreign entities, (EC7688) [4MR] ------reciprocity of failures guidelines final rule, (EC6756) [3FE] ------reform legislation, (EC7573) [25FE], (EC9084, EC9085, EC9093) [11MY] ------report, (EC7006) [5FE], (EC7048, EC7049) [11FE], (EC7689) [4MR], (EC8045) [16MR], (EC8674, EC8676) [27AP] ------reporting requirements legislation, (EC8340) [31MR] ------Research and Development Centers Program report, (EC7978) [16MR] ------reserve component update report, (EC7923) [12MR], (EC9316) [3JN] ------Reserve Forces Policy Board report, (EC8672) [27AP] ------Reserve retirement initiatives report, (EC7054, EC7055) [11FE], (EC8675) [27AP] ------restructuring costs report, (EC7925) [12MR] ------retirement notice, (EC9042) [11MY], (EC10772) [9SE], (EC11043, EC11044) [17SE], (EC11175, EC11176, EC11177) [23SE] ------Russian Reactor Care Conversion Program report, (EC9687) [18JN] ------selected acquisitions report, (EC6011) [27JA], (EC8419) [21AP], (EC11924) [17DE] ------sexual harassment complaints report, (EC9650) [16JN] ------sharing agreement report, (EC10272) [24JY] ------Stockpile Stewardship Plan letter, (EC8420) [21AP] ------study of functions for possible contracting out of work currently performed by military and civilian personnel, (EC8130) [23MR] ------Superfund report, (EC11689) [19OC] ------survivability testing of naval vessels certification, (EC10331) [28JY] ------technical surveillance countermeasures final rule, (EC6758) [3FE] ------Third Party Collection Program report, (EC8679) [27AP] ------transfer of funds notice, (EC12712) [19DE] ------Vessel War Risk Insurance Program report, (EC8339) [31MR] ------weapons destruction and non-proliferation in the former Soviet Union report, (EC10293) [24JY] Dept. of Education: administration of grants and agreements final rule, (EC10304) [24JY] ------audit report, (EC6338) [27JA], (EC9568) [10JN] ------children and youth with disabilities report, (EC12615) [19DE] ------disadvantaged children education standards final rule, (EC11782) [20OC], (EC11843, EC11844) [21OC] ------Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities final rule, (EC8426, EC8428) [21AP], (EC8845, EC8846) [4MY] ------education centers and projects funding final rule, (EC9011, EC9012) [7MY], (EC9773, EC9774) [22JN] ------employment opportunities for disabled individuals final rule, (EC10008, EC10009) [16JY] ------Engineering Research Centers Program report, (EC7980) [16MR] ------Federal Family Education Loan Program final rule, (EC6052, EC6061) [27JA] ------Federal Work-Study Programs final rule, (EC6051, EC6059) [27JA], (EC11527) [6OC], (EC11634) [10OC] ------free public education for children with disabilities report, (EC6053) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC9166) [14MY] ------Fulbright-Hays Programs final rule, (EC10858) [14SE], (EC10938) [16SE] ------funding priorities final rule, (EC7930) [12MR], (EC9654) [16JN] ------Head Start Program final rule, (EC8295) [30MR] ------Higher Education Act amendments, (EC8049) [16MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6221) [27JA], (EC9537) [9JN], (EC12083) [17DE], (EC12435) [18DE] ------National Awards Program for Model Professional Development eligibility and selection criteria notice, (EC6050) [27JA] ------National Center for Educational Statistics report, (EC9464) [5JN] ------Office for Civil Rights report, (EC9771) [19JN] ------Office of Educational Research and Improvement standards of conduct and evaluations of activi [[Page 3018]] ties final rule, (EC6049) [27JA], (EC11950, EC11951) [17DE] ------preschool grants for children with disabilities final rule, (EC9310, EC9311) [3JN] ------protection of human subjects final rule, (EC6054, EC6063) [27JA] ------Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers Program final rule, (EC8185) [25MR], (EC8294) [30MR], (EC9653) [16JN], (EC9896, EC9897) [14JY], (EC10418, EC10419) [31JY] ------Rehabilitation Services Administration report, (EC11331) [28SE] ------rehabilitation training final rule, (EC11777, EC11778) [20OC] ------removal of regulations final rule, (EC8957) [5MY] ------selection criteria final rule, (EC7931) [12MR] ------student assistance regulatory provisions final rule, (EC6055, EC6060) [27JA], (EC6764) [3FE] ------surplus Federal real property report, (EC6982) [4FE] ------Technology Innovation Challenge Grant report, (EC7820) [9MR] ------21st Century Learning Centers Program final rule, (EC6048, EC6062) [27JA] ------William D. Ford Direct Loan Program final rule, (EC6052, EC6061) [27JA], (EC10157, EC10159) [22JY] Dept. of Energy: acquisition regulations final rule, (EC7836) [9MR], (EC8109) [19MR], (EC8141) [23MR], (EC9361, EC9362) [3JN], (EC12374) [18DE], (EC12620, EC12622) [19DE] ------Advisory Committee Management Program final rule, (EC9905) [14JY] ------alternative system for availability of funds report, (EC11677) [16OC] ------CERCLA requirements implementation report, (EC7224) [11FE] ------Coke Oven Emission Control Program report, (EC7073) [11FE] ------Comprehensive Electricity Competition Plan legislation, (EC10313) [24JY] ------Comprehensive Electricity Competition Plan report, (EC8453) [21AP] ------conduct of employees final rule, (EC9681) [18JN] ------conservation program for consumer products final rule, (EC6074) [27JA], (EC10364) [29JY], (EC10859) [14SE], (EC11655) [12OC] ------Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board report, (EC8577) [21AP] ------energy efficiency standards report, (EC8930, EC8931) [4MY] ------Energy Information Administration report, (EC10582) [7AU] ------energy outlook report, (EC6070) [27JA], (EC7072) [11FE], (EC9049) [11MY], (EC12617) [19DE] ------Exxon and stripper well oil overcharge funds report, (EC6184) [27JA] ------facility safety final rule, (EC8790) [29AP], (EC8848) [4MY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC7027) [5FE] ------financial assistance final rule, (EC7822) [9MR], (EC8847) [4MY] ------fissile materials in the former Soviet Union report, (EC9964) [14JY] ------Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program report, (EC7967) [12MR] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8008) [16MR] ------hazardous substances environmental impact report, (EC11226) [23SE] ------Information Security Program final rule, (EC9682) [18JN] ------Inspector General report, (EC6222) [27JA], (EC9832) [24JN] ------internal controls and financial systems report, (EC6222) [27JA] ------Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Program report, (EC12636) [19DE] ------Low-Level Radioactive Waste Surcharge Escrow Account report, (EC10278) [24JY] ------management controls final rule, (EC9492) [5JN] ------mixed waste streams activities report, (EC7077) [11FE] ------national defense stockpile report, (EC7293) [24FE] ------Naval Petroleum Reserve report, (EC6998) [4FE] ------nuclear classification and declassification final rule, (EC6770) [3FE] ------occurrence reporting and processing of operations information final rule, (EC8791) [29AP] ------Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management report, (EC11272) [25SE] ------open access transmission service tariff final rule, (EC7935) [12MR] ------packaging and transportation safety final rule, (EC9656) [16JN], (EC9903) [14JY] ------performance-based contracting concepts final rule, (EC9901) [14JY] ------personal property final rule, (EC7934) [12MR] ------Personnel Assurance Program final rule, (EC11656) [12OC] ------personnel security activities final rule, (EC9902) [14JY] ------proliferation prevention initiatives report, (EC12360) [18DE] ------property management regulations final rule, (EC9051) [11MY] ------radiation protection final rule, (EC12375) [18DE] ------report, (EC8823) [29AP] ------research and development final rule, (EC8924) [4MY] ------Russian Reactor Core Conversion Program report, (EC9687) [18JN], (EC10352) [28JY] ------safety of nuclear explosive operations final rule, (EC9655) [16JN], (EC10273) [24JY], (EC12621) [19DE] ------Savannah River site nuclear material stabilization activities report, (EC6999) [4FE], (EC8306) [30MR], (EC8576) [21AP] ------small business contracting final rule, (EC9904) [14JY] ------Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act final rule, (EC9665) [17JN] ------strategic petroleum reserve report, (EC9050) [11MY] ------strategic petroleum reserve sales final rule, (EC11657) [12OC] ------uranium purchases report, (EC9314) [3JN] ------waste isolation pilot plant disposal operations notice, (EC9434) [3JN] ------water heaters final rule, (EC9467) [5JN] ------worker protection management for Federal and contractor employees final rule, (EC10279) [24JY] Dept. of HHS: Age Discrimination Act report, (EC6056) [27JA] ------Anti-Deficiency Act violation, (EC12596) [19DE] ------block grant programs implementation final rule, (EC9938) [14JY], (EC11635) [10OC] ------Child Care and Development Fund final rule, (EC10551) [7AU] ------Child Support Enforcement Program report, (EC10312) [24JY], (EC10803) [9SE], (EC11251) [24SE] ------children's health outreach and eligibility legislation, (EC9684) [18JN] ------clinical laboratory requirements final rule, (EC8610) [23AP] ------Code of Federal Regulations final rule, (EC8052) [17MR] ------Community Food and Nutrition Program report, (EC12616) [19DE] ------Community Services Block Grant report, (EC11686) [19OC] ------contract support cost escalation report, (EC6971) [3FE] ------Council on Alzheimer's Disease report, (EC6185) [27JA] ------data processing report, (EC6935) [3FE] ------development of resource-based practice expenses relative to value units report, (EC8167) [23MR] ------developmental disabilities assistance programs report, (EC7074) [11FE] ------drug products containing quinine for the treatment and prevention of malaria final rule, (EC8276) [27MR] ------drug-free workplace plans report, (EC11649) [10OC], (EC11674) [12OC] ------empowerment zones legislation, (EC9003) [5MY] ------Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act amendments, (EC8153) [23MR] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC10589) [7AU] ------final rule, (EC8660) [23AP] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7873) [10MR] ------Head Start Program final rule, (EC9898) [14JY], (EC9979) [15JY] ------health, safety, and equipment standards for boxing report, (EC9966) [14JY] ------Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program report, (EC7223) [11FE] ------health insurance purchasing cooperatives legislation, (EC9528) [5JN] ------HIPAA Group market rules final rule, (EC6187) [27JA] ------hospital inpatient prospective payment systems final rule, (EC10877) [14SE] ------human drug and biological products safety reporting requirements final rule, (EC8431) [21AP] ------imported food safety legislation, (EC6975) [4FE] ------inpatient hospital payment percentage increase estimate report, (EC9081) [11MY] ------Inspector General report, (EC6223) [27JA], (EC12084) [17DE] ------LIHEAP report, (EC10270) [24JY], (EC10807) [9SE], (EC11337) [28SE] ------Loan Repayment Program for Research Generally report, (EC7692) [4MR] ------mammography standards final rule, (EC6186) [27JA] ------management report, (EC6223) [27JA] ------Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant report, (EC8139) [23MR] ------Medicaid final rule, (EC7232) [11FE], (EC7477, EC7482) [24FE], (EC7969) [12MR], (EC8658) [23AP], (EC8695) [27AP], (EC9965, EC9970, EC9971) [14JY], (EC10576) [7AU], (EC11174) [23SE], (EC12639) [19DE] ------Medicaid legislation, (EC8612) [23AP], (EC9915) [14JY], (EC10605) [7AU] ------medical devices final rule, (EC8960) [5MY], (EC12052) [17DE] ------Medicare final rule, (EC6965, EC6968) [3FE], (EC7003) [4FE], (EC7223, EC7232, EC7233, EC7234, EC7235, EC7236) [11FE], (EC7482) [24FE], (EC7969) [12MR], (EC8654, EC8658, EC8659) [23AP], (EC8829, EC8830) [29AP], (EC9087) [11MY], (EC9437, EC9438) [3JN], (EC9560) [9JN], (EC9735) [18JN], (EC9965, EC9970, EC9971, EC9972) [14JY], (EC10000) [15JY], (EC10314) [24JY], (EC10358) [28JY], (EC10575, EC10576) [7AU], (EC11650) [10OC], (EC11757) [19OC], (EC12335, EC12338, EC12340) [17DE], (EC12587) [18DE] ------Medicare legislation, (EC7970) [12MR], (EC9527) [5JN], (EC10605) [7AU] ------monitoring reviews report, (EC11332) [28SE] ------National Health Service Corps report, (EC6769) [3FE] ------new drug and biological products final rule, (EC12637) [19DE] ------Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act final rule, (EC12590, EC12593) [18DE] ------NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals From Disadvantaged Backgrounds final rule, (EC12051) [17DE] ------NIH report, (EC9465) [5JN] ------occupational safety and health report, (EC9046) [11MY] ------open dumps on Indian lands report, (EC10307) [24JY] [[Page 3019]] ------organ donation and transplantation under Medicare and Medicaid final rule, (EC9867) [25JN] ------organ procurement and transplantation network final rule, (EC8454) [21AP] ------Orphan Products Board report, (EC6075) [27JA], (EC10291) [24JY] ------performance plan report, (EC9914) [14JY] ------premarket notification programs for food contact substances report, (EC9631) [15JN] ------Prescription Drug User Fee Act report, (EC6071) [27JA], (EC7932) [12MR] ------protection and advocacy of individuals with mental illness final rule, (EC9863) [25JN] ------Refugee Resettlement Program report, (EC9380) [3JN] ------repeal of obsolete titles and programs final rule, (EC6939) [3FE] ------report, (EC9358) [3JN] ------revised exclusion authorities of the Inspector General final rule, (EC11253) [24SE] ------runaway and homeless youth centers report, (EC10581) [7AU] ------Ryan White CARE Act Program report, (EC7115) [11FE] ------sentinel disease concept study report, (EC7114) [11FE] ------service fellowships final rule, (EC7829) [9MR] ------skilled nursing facilities report, (EC10812) [9SE] ------support for families of children with disabilities legislation, (EC10318) [27JY] ------surety bond requirements for home health agencies final rule, (EC9679) [17JN] ------surplus real property transferred or leased for public health purposes report, (EC7995) [16MR] ------Tea Importation Act final rule, (EC8386) [1AP] ------teaching facility construction grants for health care professionals final rule, (EC8609) [23AP] ------Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Contingency Fund report, (EC9523) [5JN], (EC10805) [9SE] ------U.S. health report, (EC11687) [19OC] ------U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program report, (EC7300) [24FE] ------welfare-to-work data collection final rule, (EC12586) [18DE] Dept. of HUD: Building Product Standards and Certification Program final rule, (EC7062) [11FE] ------building technology research report, (EC8827) [29AP] ------Community Development Block Grant final rule, (EC7061) [11FE] ------Community Development Work Study Program final rule, (EC9795) [23JN] ------comprehensive needs assessments report, (EC9045) [11MY] ------empowerment zones final rule, (EC7966) [12MR], (EC8926) [4MY], (EC11583) [7OC] ------environmental review procedures final rule, (EC8492) [21AP] ------Fair Housing Initiatives Program report, (EC9500) [5JN] ------final rule, (EC6028) [27JA] ------financial reporting standards final rule, (EC10887) [15SE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8486) [21AP] ------Government National Mortgage Association report, (EC8709) [27AP], (EC10394) [30JY], (EC11631) [10OC] ------Hispanic-Serving Institutions Work Study Program final rule, (EC7725) [5MR] ------home equity conversion mortgage insurance final rule, (EC8786) [29AP] ------HOME Investment Partnerships Program final rule, (EC6027) [27JA] ------homeownership zones legislation, (EC10197) [23JY] ------HUD 2020 Management Reform Plan report, (EC9561) [9JN] ------interstate land sales registration fees final rule, (EC11841) [21OC] ------lead-based paint hazard control grant programs report, (EC11270) [25SE] ------manufactured housing safety standards final rule, (EC7726) [5MR], (EC9461) [5JN] ------multifamily housing assistance final rule, (EC11526) [6OC] ------multifamily mortgage insurance final rule, (EC7060) [11FE] ------Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act final rule, (EC8136) [23MR] ------physical condition standards and physical inspection requirements final rule, (EC10937) [16SE] ------Portfolio Reengineering Demonstration Program final rule, (EC8762) [27AP], (EC10621) [9SE] ------Public Housing Assessment System final rule, (EC10888) [15SE] ------Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act final rule, (EC7058) [11FE] ------reform legislation, (EC8108) [19MR] ------rent control final rule, (EC12605) [19DE] ------rental voucher and certificate programs final rule, (EC9216) [21MY], (EC11450) [5OC] ------replacement housing factor in modernization funding final rule, (EC10836) [11SE] ------residential real estate lending transactions final rule, (EC6417) [27JA] ------revised OMB circular A-133 final rule, (EC7130) [11FE] ------single family mortgage insurance final rule, (EC9307) [3JN] ------single family property disposition final rule, (EC6025) [27JA], (EC7059) [11FE] ------snow load map for manufactured homes final rule, (EC6026) [27JA] ------termination of an approved mortgagee's original approval agreement final rule, (EC11099) [23SE] Dept. of Justice: acquisition regulations final rule, (EC8616) [23AP] ------Asset Forfeiture Program report, (EC12468) [18DE] ------Board of Immigration Appeals final rule, (EC11666) [12OC] ------body armor penalty enhancement legislation, (EC11682) [16OC] ------Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act report, (EC11645) [10OC] ------Bureau of Justice Assistance report, (EC8809) [29AP] ------citizenship of certain legalized aliens report, (EC11714) [19OC] ------Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act report, (EC10597) [7AU] ------Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act report, (EC6874) [3FE] ------community oriented policing services grants report, (EC7176) [11FE] ------Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act guidelines final rule, (EC12666) [19DE] ------criminal bulk cash smuggling legislation, (EC11222) [23SE] ------DNA Identification Act grants list, (EC6415) [27JA], (EC9074) [11MY], (EC12181) [17DE] ------drug testing, intervention, and trafficking in prisons legislation, (EC8356) [1AP] ------electronic case management demonstration project legislation, (EC7399) [24FE] ------FBI damage settlements report, (EC9073) [11MY] ------Federal Bureau of Prisons final rule, (EC6419), (EC6420) [27JA], (EC7177, EC7178) [11FE], (EC7400) [24FE], (EC8031) [16MR], (EC11712, EC11713) [19OC], (EC12184) [17DE], (EC12470) [18DE], (EC12667) [19DE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6267) [27JA] ------Federal Prison Industries, Inc., report, (EC8392) [1AP] ------Foreign Agents Registration Act report, (EC6416) [27JA], (EC11816) [20OC] ------Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act report, (EC9435) [3JN] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8869) [4MY] ------fugitive apprehension legislation, (EC11818) [20OC] ------INS restructuring legislation, (EC10598) [7AU] ------Inspector General report, (EC6266) [27JA], (EC9490) [5JN], (EC12093) [17DE] ------international anti-bribery legislation, (EC9167) [14MY] ------management report, (EC6266) [27JA] ------money laundering legislation, (EC7950) [12MR] ------National Institute of Justice report, (EC6875) [3FE], (EC12668) [19DE] ------Office for Victims of Crime report, (EC6425) [27JA] ------Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention report, (EC12613) [19DE] ------performance plan report, (EC7131) [11FE] ------permanent residence status adjustment final rule, (EC9946) [14JY] ------Police Corps report, (EC9638) [15JN] ------Police Recruitment Program final rule, (EC11426) [1OC] ------prison impact assessment report, (EC9558) [9JN] ------Privacy Act final rule, (EC7376) [24FE], (EC12442) [18DE] ------Public Integrity Section report, (EC12664) [19DE] ------repeal of section 310 of Publc Law 99-554 legislation, (EC7856) [9MR] ------report, (EC8618) [23AP] ------small business regulatory enforcement reform and compliance simplification report, (EC9744) [19JN] ------suspension of deportations and cancellation of removals final rule, (EC9874) [25JN], (EC11628) [9OC], (EC11820) [20OC] ------thefts from military arsenals report, (EC11289) [25SE] ------threat protection for former Presidents legislation, (EC11227) [23SE], (EC11646) [10OC] ------thrift litigation funding legislation, (EC9891) [14JY] Dept. of Labor: affirmative action requirements for contractors final rule, (EC7132) [11FE], (EC12649, EC12650) [19DE] ------alien labor certification process final rule, (EC8301) [30MR] ------Andean Trade Preference Act report, (EC6997) [4FE], (EC12702) [19DE] ------Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act report, (EC6996) [4FE], (EC12701) [19DE] ------civil monetary penalties adjustment final rule, (EC8874) [4MY] ------construction industry scaffolds final rule, (EC8137) [23MR] ------employee benefit plans final rule, (EC11952) [17DE] ------employment and training programs for veterans report, (EC9429) [3JN] ------employment of student apprentices, learners, messengers, and workers final rule, (EC6065) [27JA] ------Federal Employees' Compensation Act final rule, (EC12372) [18DE], (EC12614) [19DE] ------Federal Mine Safety and Health Act report, (EC7598) [26FE] ------flame safety mine lamps and mining single-shot blasting units final rule, (EC11130) [23SE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8487) [21AP] ------Inspector General report, (EC6225) [27JA], (EC9359) [3JN], (EC12086) [17DE] ------labor-management and Federal sector labor organization standards of conduct final rule, (EC10158) [22JY], (EC11780) [20OC] ------management report, (EC6225) [27JA] ------mental health parity final rule, (EC6066) [27JA] ------mine safety standards final rule, (EC12371) [18DE] ------mine shaft atmospheric conditions final rule, (EC7068) [11FE] ------miner and supervisor training final rule, (EC11779) [20OC] ------minimum wage and overtime hours report, (EC10277) [24JY] ------National Mine Health and Safety Academy final rule, (EC6765) [3FE] [[Page 3020]] ------Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act final rule, (EC12591) [18DE] ------occupational exposure to asbestos final rule, (EC10200) [23JY] ------permit required confined spaces final rule, (EC11954) [17DE] ------plan assets definition final rule, (EC6064) [27JA] ------Privacy Act final rule, (EC12454) [18DE] ------respiratory protection final rule, (EC9048) [11MY] ------safety standards final rule, (EC9047) [11MY], (EC11130) [23SE] ------short-time compensation programs report, (EC8761) [27AP] ------summary plan description regulation final rule, (EC11241) [24SE] ------temporary labor certifications final rule, (EC7741) [5MR] ------trade readjustment allowances report, (EC9082) [11MY] ------truck operator training final rule, (EC11953) [17DE] ------Unemployment Insurance Program final rule, (EC6940) [3FE], (EC7214) [11FE], (EC8648) [23AP], (EC8760) [27AP], (EC11250) [24SE], (EC12573) [18DE] ------Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act report, (EC8557) [21AP] ------veterans labor market report, (EC11670) [12OC] ------wage policy for researchers employed by colleges and universities final rule, (EC9218) [21MY] ------welfare-to-work grants final rule, (EC6941) [3FE], (EC8649) [23AP] ------worker adjustment assistance training funds report, (EC6057), (EC6635) [27JA], (EC9079) [11MY] Dept. of State: Antiterrorism Assistance Program report, (EC9350) [3JN] ------Arms Export Control Act report, (EC11290) [25SE], (EC11676) [13OC] ------certification and justification of waivers of the prohibition against contracting with firms that comply with the Arab League boycott of Israel, (EC6202) [27JA] ------certification relative to the incidental capture of sea turtles, (EC7002) [4FE], (EC10811) [9SE], (EC11131) [23SE] ------certification that no U.N. agency or affiliate promotes or condones pedophilia, (EC11663) [12OC] ------chemical and biological weapons proliferation control report, (EC6215) [27JA], (EC8471) [21AP], (EC9226) [21MY], (EC9930) [14JY] ------conduct of military operations under threat or attack by chemical and biological weapons report, (EC9580) [11JN] ------cooperative activities with the Commonwealth of Independent States, (EC7370) [24FE] ------Cooperative Threat Reduction Act implementation report, (EC6839) [3FE] ------danger pay report, (EC9059) [11MY], (EC9351) [3JN], (EC10213, EC10214) [23JY], (EC10584) [7AU], (EC12429) [18DE] ------determination relative to countries not cooperating with U.S. antiterrorism efforts, (EC9354) [3JN] ------documentation of nonimmigrants final rule, (EC9875) [25JN], (EC12474) [18DE] ------East European Democracy Act report, (EC8696) [27AP] ------economic policy and trade practices of countries having economic or trade relationships with the U.S. report, (EC8047) [16MR] ------Economic Support Fund allocations report, (EC8165) [23MR] ------employment of U.S. citizens by certain international organizations report, (EC9349) [3JN] ------export control assistance, nonproliferation, antiterrorism, and de-mining activities report, (EC8391) [1AP] ------Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program report, (EC9088) [11MY] ------Foreign Assistance Act amendments, (EC9062) [11MY] ------Foreign Assistance Act assistance to the Netherlands relative to Pan Am 103 bombing case trial, (EC11796) [20OC] ------Foreign Assistance Act counternarcotics assistance drawdown of funds notice, (EC11281) [25SE], (EC11662) [12OC] ------Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act report, (EC7479) [24FE], (EC10045) [17JY] ------gifts to foreign individuals by the U.S. Government report, (EC7125) [11FE] ------human rights practices report, (EC7009) [5FE] ------immigrant visas final rule, (EC6876) [3FE], (EC9060) [11MY], (EC10565) [7AU], (EC11317) [28SE], (EC11715) [19OC] ------Immigration and Nationality Act documentation final rule, (EC12472) [18DE] ------intercountry adoption legislation, (EC10328) [27JY], (EC10607) [7AU] ------international agreements other than treaties, (EC6201, EC6203, EC6204, EC6205, EC6206) [27JA], (EC6841) [3FE], (EC7126) [11FE], (EC7611) [26FE], (EC7832) [9MR], (EC7993) [16MR], (EC8246) [26MR], (EC8473, EC8475) [21AP], (EC9021) [7MY], (EC9287) [22MY], (EC9534) [9JN], (EC9779) [22JN], (EC10026) [16JY], (EC10073) [20JY], (EC10463) [3AU], (EC10789) [9SE], (EC10879) [14SE], (EC11125), (EC11182) [23SE], (EC11418) [1OC], (EC11619) [9OC], (EC11852) [21OC], (EC12076, EC12079) [17DE], (EC12428) [18DE], (EC12641) [19DE] ------International Narcotics Control Strategy report, (EC7834) [9MR] ------international traffic in arms regulations final rule, (EC6212) [27JA], (EC7371) [24FE], (EC8349) [1AP] ------Iran-related multilateral sanction regime efforts report, (EC9772) [19JN] ------Iraqi democratic opposition report, (EC10357) [28JY] ------Jerusalem Embassy opening progress report, (EC8613) [23AP] ------justification for use of drawdown authority for articles, services, and military education and training, (EC12074) [17DE], (EC12427) [18DE] ------Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization report, (EC6979) [4FE] ------license for export of defense articles sold commercially under a contract, (EC12075) [17DE] ------license for export of defense articles to Algeria, (EC11610) [9OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Australia, (EC8245) [26MR], (EC9279) [22MY], (EC11462) [5OC], (EC11544) [6OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina, (EC11535) [6OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Brunei, (EC9129) [13MY] ------license for export of defense articles to Chile, (EC9175) [18MY] ------license for export of defense articles to Denmark, (EC7253) [12FE] ------license for export of defense articles to Finland, (EC8803) [29AP] ------license for export of defense articles to foreign countries, (EC11679) [16OC] ------license for export of defense articles to France, (EC8190) [25MR] ------license for export of defense articles to Germany, (EC7490) [25FE], (EC9283) [22MY], (EC9869) [25JN], (EC9924, EC9926) [14JY], (EC10169) [22JY], (EC10983) [16SE] ------license for export of defense articles to Greece, (EC9159) [14MY], (EC10168) [22JY], (EC11279) [25SE], (EC11699) [19OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Israel, (EC8327) [31MR], (EC8470) [21AP], (EC9985) [15JY], (EC10024) [16JY], (EC10785) [9SE], (EC11614) [9OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Italy, (EC11542) [6OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Japan, (EC8187) [25MR], (EC8799) [29AP], (EC9127) [13MY], (EC9157, EC9158, EC9162) [14MY], (EC9280, EC9281, EC9282) [22MY], (EC9928) [14JY], (EC10025) [16JY], (EC10166), (EC10167) [22JY], (EC10211, EC10212) [23JY], (EC11415) [1OC], (EC11607, EC11608, EC11615, EC11616, EC11617) [9OC], (EC11701, EC11704) [19OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Kuwait, (EC9283) [22MY], (EC9923) [14JY] ------license for export of defense articles to Mexico, (EC11541) [6OC], (EC11613) [9OC] ------license for export of defense articles to NATO, (EC9924) [14JY] ------license for export of defense articles to Norway, (EC7992) [16MR], (EC8191) [25MR], (EC11609) [9OC], (EC11639) [10OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Saudi Arabia, (EC6200) [27JA], (EC9284) [22MY], (EC10165) [22JY] ------license for export of defense articles to Singapore, (EC9160, EC9161) [14MY], (EC11700, EC11703) [19OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Spain, (EC8801) [29AP], (EC9927) [14JY] ------license for export of defense articles to Sri Lanka, (EC11795) [20OC] ------license for export of defense articles to Sweden, (EC8862) [4MY], (EC9924) [14JY] ------license for export of defense articles to Switzerland, (EC8798) [29AP], (EC9924) [14JY] ------license for export of defense articles to Thailand, (EC11543) [6OC] ------license for export of defense articles to the Netherlands, (EC8189) [25MR], (EC8321) [31MR] ------license for export of defense articles to the Philippines, (EC7499) [25FE] ------license for export of defense articles to the Republic of China, (EC7369) [24FE] ------license for export of defense articles to the Republic of Korea, (EC7492, EC7494, EC7496) [25FE], (EC8188) [25MR], (EC8768) [28AP], (EC11797) [20OC] ------license for export of defense articles to the United Kingdom, (EC7493) [25FE], (EC8800) [29AP], (EC9985) [15JY] ------license for export of defense articles to Turkey, (EC8863) [4MY], (EC9128) [13MY], (EC9163) [14MY], (EC9444) [4JN], (EC9925) [14JY], (EC11280) [25SE] ------manufacturing license agreement with Belgium, (EC10401) [30JY] ------manufacturing license agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina, (EC10489) [3AU], (EC10502) [4AU] ------manufacturing license agreement with Canada, (EC7917) [11MR], (EC11416) [1OC], (EC11799) [20OC] ------manufacturing license agreement with France, (EC7916) [11MR] ------manufacturing license agreement with Germany, (EC7254) [12FE] ------manufacturing license agreement with Greece, (EC11702) [19OC] ------manufacturing license agreement with Israel, (EC8329) [31MR], (EC10400) [30JY] ------manufacturing license agreement with Italy, (EC8322, EC8325) [31MR] ------manufacturing license agreement with Japan, (EC11274) [25SE], (EC11417) [1OC] ------manufacturing license agreement with Singapore, (EC11612) [9OC] ------manufacturing license agreement with Spain, (EC11276) [25SE], (EC11611) [9OC] ------manufacturing license agreement with Switzerland, (EC8324) [31MR], (EC11798) [20OC] ------manufacturing license agreement with the Republic of China, (EC7498) [25FE], (EC10353) [28JY] ------manufacturing license agreement with the Republic of Korea, (EC7497) [25FE] ------manufacturing license agreement with the United Kingdom, (EC7491, EC7495) [25FE], (EC7915) [11MR], (EC8323) [31MR], (EC10354) [28JY], (EC10784) [9SE], (EC11275, EC11277) [25SE], (EC11618) [9OC], (EC11706) [19OC] ------manufacturing license agreement with Turkey, (EC11278) [25SE], (EC11705) [19OC] [[Page 3021]] ------military expenditures for countries receiving U.S. Government assistance, (EC6753) [3FE] ------Missile Technology Control Regime report, (EC10786, EC10787, EC10791) [9SE] ------Multinational Force and Observers report, (EC9061) [11MY] ------Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund report, (EC10808) [9SE], (EC11580) [6OC] ------notification of reward paid, (EC6207, EC6208) [27JA], (EC8474) [21AP], (EC9870) [25JN], (EC9986) [15JY], (EC11545) [6OC] ------nuclear nonproliferation in South Asia report, (EC8326) [31MR] ------Panama Canal Treaty report, (EC9645) [16JN] ------passport procedures final rule, (EC9934) [14JY] ------Patterns of Global Terrorism report, (EC8833) [30AP] ------PLO compliance report, (EC6837) [3FE] ------political contributions report, (EC8979, EC8980) [5MY], (EC9020) [7MY], (EC9285, EC9286) [22MY], (EC9778) [22JN], (EC9829, EC9830, EC9831) [24JN], (EC9987) [15JY], (EC10215) [23JY], (EC10402, EC10403, EC10404) [30JY], (EC11419) [1OC] ------Presidential determination relative to admitting refugees of special humanitarian concern, (EC11711) [19OC] ------Presidential determination relative to Albania, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, (EC8834) [30AP] ------Presidential determination relative to Argentina and Brazil, (EC6213) [27JA] ------Presidential determination relative to Belarus, (EC9881) [25JN] ------Presidential determination relative to certification of illicit narcotics producing and transit countries, (EC7833) [9MR] ------Presidential determination relative to countries not cooperating with U.S. antiterrorism efforts, (EC6210) [27JA] ------Presidential determination relative to El Salvador, (EC12077) [17DE] ------Presidential determination relative to Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund, (EC9929) [14JY] ------Presidential determination relative to Eximbank and Vietnam, (EC8682) [27AP] ------Presidential determination relative to Foreign Assistance Act contributions to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization, (EC8932) [4MY], (EC9968) [14JY], (EC11579) [6OC], (EC11800) [20OC], (EC12640) [19DE] ------Presidential determination relative to Guatemala, (EC12077) [17DE] ------Presidential determination relative to Haiti, (EC7572) [25FE] ------Presidential determination relative to Honduras, (EC12077) [17DE] ------Presidential determination relative to Israel, (EC8826) [29AP] ------Presidential determination relative to Kosovo, (EC11282) [25SE] ------Presidential determination relative to Nicaragua, (EC12077) [17DE] ------Presidential determination relative to Pakistan, (EC10027) [16JY] ------Presidential determination relative to the PLO, (EC6966) [3FE], (EC9678) [17JN], (EC12339) [17DE] ------request by Egypt to use foreign military financing for sale and coproduction of tank recovery vehicle kits, (EC6211) [27JA] ------Russian Armed Forces and military equipment withdrawal report, (EC6214) [27JA] ------transfer of missile technology to Iran report, (EC7943) [12MR], (EC8111) [19MR] ------transfer of property to Panama report, (EC8310) [31MR], (EC8783) [29AP] ------U.N. and U.N.-affiliated agencies report, (EC10934) [15SE] ------U.S. citizen expropriation claims and certain other commercial and investment disputes report, (EC12643) [19DE] ------U.S. contributions to international organizations report, (EC8296) [30MR], (EC11284) [25SE] ------U.S.-Hong Kong Policy Act report, (EC8864) [4MY] ------visas final rule, (EC11715) [19OC], (EC12471, EC12473) [18DE] Dept. of the Air Force: cost comparison study, (EC6009) [27JA], (EC7043, EC7044) [11FE], (EC7483, EC7484) [25FE], (EC8179) [25MR], (EC8593) [23AP], (EC8955) [5MY], (EC10003, EC10004) [16JY], (EC10193) [23JY], (EC10974, EC10975, EC10976, EC10977) [16SE], (EC11393) [1OC], (EC11524, EC11525) [6OC], (EC11922, EC11923) [17DE], (EC12358) [18DE], (EC12597) [19DE] ------38th Engineering and Installation Wing report, (EC10332) [28JY] Dept. of the Army: acquisition regulations final rule, (EC10271) [24JY] ------deep-draft navigation project report, (EC6431) [27JA] ------environmental restoration project report, (EC6430) [27JA] ------erosion protection project report, (EC8204) [25MR] ------flood damage project report, (EC6879) [3FE], (EC12186) [17DE], (EC12482) [18DE] ------navigation project report, (EC12484, EC12485) [18DE] ------strategic plan report, (EC6262) [27JA], (EC8286) [27MR] ------water conservation and development legislation, (EC9076) [11MY] Dept. of the Interior: accountability report, (EC10219) [23JY] ------BIA Housing Improvement Program final rule, (EC8106) [19MR] ------BIA report, (EC12662) [19DE] ------blowout preventer testing requirements for drilling operations final rule, (EC9551) [9JN] ------Colorado River Basin project report, (EC7945) [12MR], (EC10355) [28JY], (EC12458) [18DE] ------dam safety report, (EC9372, EC9373) [3JN] ------Debt Collection Improvement Act final rule, (EC6426) [27JA] ------Federal timber contract payment modification final rule, (EC7269) [24FE] ------Fort Matanzas National Monument boundary legislation, (EC7946) [12MR] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7872) [10MR] ------geothermal resources leasing and operations final rule, (EC11644) [10OC] ------gift of land in La Paz County, AZ, report, (EC11263) [25SE] ------Glen Canyon Dam report, (EC11710) [19OC] ------Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site boundary legislation, (EC7948) [12MR] ------grazing livestock final rule, (EC11548) [6OC], (EC11809) [20OC] ------Helium Program report, (EC9637) [15JN], (EC10405) [30JY], (EC12148) [17DE] ------High Plains States Groundwater Demonstration Program report, (EC7168) [11FE] ------hunting and sport fishing regulations final rule, (EC6863) [3FE] ------impact of Compact of Free Association on U.S. territories, commonwealths, and Hawaii report, (EC7229) [11FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6224) [27JA], (EC9489) [5JN], (EC12085) [17DE] ------irrigation project report, (EC6360) [27JA] ------land and materials management reclamation projects final rule, (EC6359) [27JA] ------leasing systems report, (EC7390) [24FE], (EC10594) [7AU] ------Little River Band of Ottawa Indians judgment award report, (EC9552) [9JN] ------Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians judgment award report, (EC12661) [19DE] ------Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial report, (EC7391) [24FE] ------mining claims under general mining laws final rule, (EC6363) [27JA] ------National Forest exchanges final rule, (EC8986) [5MY] ------National Wild and Scenic Rivers System legislation, (EC8156) [23MR] ------National Wildlife Refuge System legislation, (EC11225) [23SE] ------Niobrara National Scenic River report, (EC7166) [11FE] ------Office of Surface Mining Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program final rule, (EC6412, EC6413) [27JA], (EC7173) [11FE], (EC7398) [24FE], (EC7740) [5MR], (EC7851, EC7852, EC7853) [9MR], (EC8026) [16MR], (EC9447) [4JN], (EC9835) [24JN], (EC10323) [27JY], (EC10533, EC10534) [6AU], (EC12177) [17DE] ------Office of Surface Mining Regulatory Program final rule, (EC7173) [11FE], (EC7616) [26FE], (EC8017) [16MR], (EC8203) [25MR], (EC8491) [21AP], (EC8590, EC8591) [22AP], (EC9713) [27AP], (EC9070) [11MY], (EC9111) [12MY], (EC9446) [4JN], (EC9836, EC9837) [24JN], (EC9991) [15JY], (EC10033) [16JY], (EC10371) [29JY], (EC10477) [3AU], (EC10678) [9SE], (EC10945, EC10946) [16SE], (EC11315, EC11316) [28SE], (EC11549) [6OC], (EC12178, EC12179) [17DE], (EC12459) [18DE] ------oil and gas leasing final rule, (EC11551) [6OC] ------oilspill financial responsibility final rule, (EC10566) [7AU] ------Outer Continental Shelf explorations final rule, (EC6364) [27JA], (EC9575) [10JN], (EC11313) [28SE] ------Outer Continental Shelf leases final rule, (EC6365) [27JA], (EC9289) [22MY], (EC9992) [15JY], (EC10595) [7AU] ------public land exchanges final rule, (EC11466) [5OC] ------refund of excess royalty payments, (EC6358) [27JA], (EC7167) [11FE], (EC7389) [24FE], (EC8115) [19MR], (EC9067) [11MY], (EC9133) [13MY], (EC10227) [23JY], (EC10800) [9SE], (EC11189) [23SE] ------refund of offshore lease revenues, (EC6865, EC6866) [3FE], (EC11808) [20OC] ------regulations streamlining report, (EC11863) [21OC] ------royalty management and delinquent account collection activities report, (EC12660) [19DE] ------Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site boundary legislation, (EC7947) [12MR] ------Salmon Lake Dam, Okanogan Project, report, (EC10593) [7AU] ------State irrigation districts final rule, (EC11547) [6OC] ------strategic plan report, (EC8332) [31MR] ------sustained-yield forest units final rule, (EC8020) [16MR] ------transportation allowance regulations final rule, (EC6864) [3FE] ------transportation and utility systems in conservation system units in Alaska final rule, (EC9993) [15JY] ------tribal trust fund settlement legislation, (EC8987) [5MY], (EC9071) [11MY] ------U.S. historic landmarks report, (EC9371) [3JN] ------update of documents incorporated by reference final rule, (EC10174) [22JY] ------wild horse and burro adoptions final rule, (EC8490) [21AP] Dept. of the Navy: civilian employees report, (EC10303) [24JY], (EC11449) [5OC] ------contract award notice, (EC6010) [27JA] ------contractor performance conversion report, (EC7045, EC7046) [11FE] ------military employees report, (EC11449) [5OC] ------shipbuilding capability preservation agreements final rule, (EC9039) [11MY] ------Submarine Solid Waste Management Plan report, (EC8162) [23MR] Dept. of the Treasury: alternative interest accounting methodology legislation, (EC10599) [7AU] ------automated clearinghouse credit final rule, (EC9676) [17JN] [[Page 3022]] ------Bank Enterprise Award Program final rule, (EC6021, EC6022, EC6024) [27JA] ------blocked persons and vessels, specially designated nationals, terrorists, and traffickers removal final rule, (EC7877) [10MR], (EC9668) [17JN], (EC9686) [18JN] ------book-entry treasury bonds, notes, and bills final rule, (EC6936, EC6937, EC6938) [3FE], (EC8161) [23MR], (EC8925) [4MY], (EC10311) [24JY], (EC10391) [29JY], (EC11328) [28SE], (EC12569, EC12570) [18DE] ------Burmese sanctions regulations final rule, (EC9487) [5JN] ------collection of past-due debt final rule, (EC10840) [11SE] ------Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act amendments, (EC8390) [1AP] ------Community Development Financial Institutions Program final rule, (EC6023) [27JA], (EC8343, EC8344) [1AP], (EC9664) [17JN], (EC12362) [18DE] ------Contracting Outreach Program final rule, (EC11933) [17DE] ------Counter-Terrorism Fund notice, (EC11448) [5OC] ------Cuban assets control regulations final rule, (EC9353, EC9355) [3JN], (EC10170) [22JY] ------Customs Service modernization legislation, (EC9959) [14JY] ------District of Columbia pension plans report, (EC10588) [7AU] ------Enterprise for the Americas facility report, (EC9736) [19JN] ------Exchange Stabilization Fund report, (EC9651) [16JN] ------foreign assets control regulations final rule, (EC7942) [12MR], (EC12430, EC12431, EC12432) [18DE] ------foreign treatment of U.S. financial institutions report, (EC12718) [19DE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7644) [2MR] ------Government securities brokers and dealers report, (EC12619) [19DE] ------IMF certification, (EC10336) [28JY] ------IMF report, (EC12369) [18DE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6335) [27JA], (EC10883) [14SE] ------Iraq sanctions regulations final rule, (EC12080) [17DE] ------management of Federal agency disbursements final rule, (EC11557) [6OC] ------payment of Federal taxes final rule, (EC7213) [11FE] ------Presidential Awards for Excellence in Microenterprise Development final rule, (EC9889) [14JY] ------prior disclosure final rule, (EC9677) [17JN] ------Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands rum excise tax collections legislation, (EC10600) [7AU] ------Regulatory System for Government Securities report, (EC8662) [23AP] ------securities final rule, (EC9641) [15JN] ------security documents production legislation, (EC11772) [20OC] ------Student Loan Program report, (EC9312) [3JN] ------Tax and Loan Program final rule, (EC7213) [11FE] ------taxation of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits report, (EC11836) [20OC] ------Telecommunications Development Fund report, (EC11688) [19OC] ------transfer of debts for collection report, (EC8715) [27AP] ------Treasury auctions report, (EC12618) [19DE] ------Treasury Bulletin report, (EC9440) [3JN] ------Treasury Forfeiture Fund report, (EC9541) [9JN] ------U.S. Finance for the 21st Century report, (EC6041) [27JA] ------U.S. Government consolidated financial statement report, (EC8485) [21AP] ------U.S. mint legislation, (EC9732) [18JN] ------U.S. mint report, (EC10798) [9SE] ------U.S. savings bonds final rule, (EC11162) [23SE], (EC12568), (EC12572) [18DE] ------viticultural area final rule, (EC12571) [18DE] ------year 2000 computer standards for safety and soundness final rule, (EC11774, EC11776) [20OC] ------Yugoslavia sanctions regulations final rule, (EC11664) [12OC] Dept. of Transportation: acquisition regulations final rule, (EC8870) [4MY] ------advance notice of arrival of vessels final rule, (EC7184) [11FE], (EC10705) [9SE] ------Aermacci airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8628, EC8629) [23AP], (EC9705) [18JN], (EC10143) [21JY] ------Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7880) [10MR], (EC7922) [11MR], (EC10963) [16SE] ------Aerospace Technologies of Australia airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6471) [27JA], (EC7459) [24FE] ------Aerospatiale airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6572), (EC6595, EC6606), (EC6620) [27JA], (EC7531) [25FE], (EC7751) [5MR], (EC8532, EC8546) [21AP], (EC9410) [3JN], (EC9762) [19JN], (EC10738) [9SE], (EC11017) [17SE], (EC11363, EC11378) [29SE], (EC11739) [19OC] ------Aerostar Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7454) [24FE], (EC12679) [19DE] ------Agusta S.P.A. airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6609) [27JA], (EC8528) [21AP], (EC10117) [21JY], (EC12673) [19DE] ------air cargo security report, (EC9660) [16JN] ------Air Carrier Flight Operational Quality Assurance Program final rule, (EC12553) [18DE] ------Air Tractor, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6567) [27JA], (EC12542) [18DE] ------air traffic services fees final rule, (EC10434) [31JY] ------Airbus Industries airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6450), (EC6566), (EC6621) [27JA], (EC6881), (EC6915, EC6916, EC6918) [3FE], (EC7208) [11FE], (EC7264) [12FE], (EC7404, EC7406, EC7408), (EC7423), (EC7446, EC7449) [24FE], (EC7892), (EC7904) [10MR], (EC8086) [18MR], (EC8206) [25MR], (EC8379, EC8382) [1AP], (EC8514), (EC8545, EC8547) [21AP], (EC8642) [23AP], (EC8756) [27AP], (EC8887, EC8904, EC8907) [4MY], (EC9144) [13MY], (EC9406, EC9416) [3JN], (EC9511) [5JN], (EC9703, EC9707) [18JN], (EC9763) [19JN], (EC10131, EC10133), (EC10140, EC10144, EC10145) [21JY], (EC10183) [22JY], (EC10235, EC10236), (EC10260) [23JY], (EC10385, EC10386) [29JY], (EC10567), (EC10569) [7AU], (EC10680), (EC10682, EC10684, EC10691, EC10698, EC10699), (EC10713) [9SE], (EC11028) [17SE], (EC11080) [18SE], (EC11149) [23SE], (EC11319, EC11320) [28SE], (EC11342, EC11349, EC11352, EC11355), (EC11376, EC11380, EC11383), (EC11385) [29SE], (EC11427, EC11432) [1OC], (EC11495, EC11497, EC11501, EC11502, EC11507) [5OC], (EC11569) [6OC], (EC11829) [20OC], (EC12209, EC12212), (EC12270), (EC12284, EC12285, EC12286, EC12287) [17DE], (EC12505), (EC12539) [18DE] ------Aircraft Belts, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC12276) [17DE] ------Airport Improvement Program report, (EC7713) [4MR] ------airport projects report, (EC7211) [11FE], (EC7414), (EC7442) [24FE] ------airspace final rule, (EC6437), (EC6454, EC6455, EC6458, EC6459, EC6468, EC6469), (EC6484, EC6485, EC6486, EC6487, EC6488, EC6489, EC6490, EC6491, EC6492, EC6493), (EC6511, EC6513, EC6514, EC6515, EC6516, EC6517, EC6518, EC6520, EC6523, EC6525, EC6526), (EC6530, EC6539, EC6543, EC6544, EC6545, EC6548, EC6550, EC6552), (EC6564, EC6570, EC6574, EC6576, EC6577, EC6578, EC6582, EC6583), (EC6596, EC6597, EC6601, EC6602), (EC6623, EC6625, EC6626) [27JA], (EC6887, EC6888, EC6895, EC6896, EC6897, EC6898, EC6899, EC6900, EC6901, EC6902, EC6903, EC6904, EC6907, EC6908, EC6909, EC6911, EC6912, EC6913), (EC6914) [3FE], (EC7188, EC7189, EC7190, EC7191, EC7192, EC7193, EC7194, EC7195, EC7198, EC7199, EC7200, EC7201, EC7202, EC7203, EC7204), (EC7205, EC7206, EC7207) [11FE], (EC7410, EC7411), (EC7412, EC7413, EC7415, EC7416, EC7417, EC7435, EC7436, EC7437, EC7438), (EC7439, EC7440, EC7441) [24FE], (EC7518, EC7519, EC7520, EC7521, EC7522, EC7523, EC7524, EC7526, EC7529, EC7532, EC7534, EC7536, EC7538, EC7540, EC8542), (EC7558, EC7559) [25FE], (EC7656, EC7657, EC7658, EC7659, EC7666) [2MR], (EC7897, EC7898), (EC7907) [10MR], (EC8035, EC8036, EC8037, EC8038), (EC8040, EC8042) [16MR], (EC8078, EC8079, EC8080, EC8084, EC8087, EC8088) [18MR], (EC8214, EC8215, EC8216, EC8217, EC8218, EC8219, EC8220, EC8221, EC8222, EC8223, EC8224, EC8225, EC8226) [25MR], (EC8260, EC8261, EC8262), (EC8263, EC8264, EC8265, EC8266, EC8267, EC8268, EC8269, EC8270) [26MR], (EC85, EC8501, EC8502, EC8503, EC8504, EC8505, EC8506, EC8507, EC85087, EC8509, EC8521), (EC8534, EC8535, EC8536, EC8537, EC8538, EC8542, EC8543, EC8544) [21AP], (EC8637, EC8644, EC8645, EC8646, EC8647) [23AP], (EC8719, EC8720, EC8721, EC8724, EC8725, EC8726), (EC8750, EC8751, EC8752, EC8753, EC8754) [27AP], (EC8770, EC8771, EC8772, EC8773) [28AP], (EC8814, EC8815) [29AP], (EC8878, EC8885), (EC8889, EC8890, EC8891), (EC8919, EC8920, EC8921, EC8922, EC8923) [4MY], (EC9136, EC9140, EC9141, EC9143) [13MY], (EC9192) [19MY], (EC9228, EC9229, EC9231, EC9232, EC9234, EC9236, EC9238, EC9239, EC9240, EC9241, EC9242, EC9243, EC9244, EC9245), (EC9246, EC9247, EC9248, EC9249, EC9250, EC9251, EC9252, EC9253, EC9254, EC9255, EC9256, EC9257, EC9258, EC9259, EC9260, EC9261, EC9262) [21MY], (EC9383, EC9384, EC9385, EC9386, EC9387, EC9388, EC9389, EC9390, EC9397, EC9400), (EC9418) [3JN], (EC9503, EC9514, EC9515, EC9516) [5JN], (EC9590, EC9591), (EC9593, EC9600, EC9601, EC9602, EC9603, EC9606, EC9607, EC9608) [11JN], (EC9717, EC9718, EC9719, EC9720, EC9721), (EC9722, EC9723, EC9724, EC9725, EC9726, EC9727) [18JN], (EC9761) [19JN], (EC9848, EC9849, EC9850) [24JN], (EC1005) [17JY], (EC10079, EC10092, EC10093, EC10094) [20JY], (EC10122, EC10123, EC10124, EC10125) [21JY], (EC10230, EC10231, EC10232, EC10233, EC10234, EC10238, EC10239, EC10243, EC10244) [23JY], (EC10377, EC10378, EC10379) [29JY], (EC10434, EC10439, EC10440, EC10441, EC10442, EC10444, EC10445, EC10446, EC10447, EC10448, EC10449, EC10450, EC10451, EC10452, EC10453, EC10454) [31JY], (EC10482, EC10483, EC10484, EC10485, EC10486, EC10487) [3AU], (EC10681), (EC10687, EC10688, EC10690, EC10702, EC10708), (EC10714, EC10715, EC10717, EC10733, EC10734, EC10735, EC10736, EC10739, EC10741), (EC10742, EC10754, EC10755, EC10756, EC10757, EC10758, EC10759, EC10760) [9SE], (EC10916, EC10918, EC10919, EC10920) [15SE], (EC10952, EC10954, EC10955, EC10956, EC10957, EC10958) [16SE], (EC11020, EC11022, EC11023, EC11025, EC11026, EC11031, EC11032, EC11033, EC11034, EC11035, EC11037, EC11038, EC11039) [17SE], (EC11066, EC11067, EC11068, EC11070, EC11073, EC11078) [18SE], (EC11152, EC11153, EC11154, EC11155, EC11156, EC11157, EC11158, EC11159, EC11160, EC11161), (EC11191) [23SE], (EC11356), (EC11365, EC11366, EC11372, EC11373, EC11374) [29SE], (EC11435) [1OC], (EC11484, EC11485, EC11486, EC11487, EC11488, EC11489, EC11490, EC11504), (EC11509) [5OC], (EC11559, EC11560, EC11561, EC11562, EC11563, EC11564, EC11565, EC11571, EC11572) [6OC], (EC11729), (EC11746, EC11748, EC11749) [19OC], (EC11830, EC11831, EC11832, [[Page 3023]] EC11833, EC11834) [20OC], (EC12193), (EC12194, EC12196, EC12200, EC12201, EC12210, EC12211, EC12213, EC12214, EC12215, EC12216, EC12219, EC12220, EC12221, EC12222), (EC12223, EC12224, EC12230, EC12231, EC12239, EC12247, EC12248, EC12249, EC12250), (EC12271, EC12272, EC12273, EC12278, EC12279, EC12280), (EC12281, EC12295, EC12296, EC12297, EC12298, EC12299, EC12300) [17DE], (EC12497, EC12498, EC12499, EC12509), (EC12514, EC12515, EC12516, EC12517, EC12518, EC12519, EC12524, EC12526, EC12527, EC12528, EC12530, EC12531, EC12532, EC12538), (EC12545, EC12554, EC12556, EC12557, EC12558, EC12559, EC12560, EC12561, EC12562) [18DE], (EC12670, EC12671, EC12672, EC12687) [19DE] ------alcohol and drug regulations final rule, (EC6594) [27JA], (EC9747) [19JN], (EC12235) [17DE] ------Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8373, EC8374) [1AP], (EC8812) [29AP], (EC8893, EC8911) [4MY], (EC9188) [19MY], (EC9597) [11JN], (EC9767) [19JN], (EC10703) [9SE], (EC10969) [16SE] ------AlliedSignal, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6549), (EC6562) [27JA], (EC7433) [24FE], (EC8740) [27AP], (EC9391) [3JN], (EC9700) [18JN], (EC9845) [24JN], (EC10096) [20JY], (EC10709) [9SE], (EC12543) [18DE] ------Allison Engine Co., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6439), (EC6462) [27JA], (EC9701) [18JN], (EC10967) [16SE], (EC12548) [18DE] ------Alternate Compliance Program final rule, (EC7663) [2MR], (EC8362) [1AP] ------altitudes final rule, (EC7420) [24FE], (EC7552) [25FE], (EC7908, EC7909) [10MR], (EC8209) [25MR], (EC9422) [3JN], (EC10185) [22JY], (EC11075) [18SE], (EC12233) [17DE] ------American Champion Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7979) [10MR] ------Americans With Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines final rule, (EC11494) [5OC], (EC12549) [18DE] ------anchoring of vessels final rule, (EC9691) [18JN], (EC10063) [17JY] ------Anti Car Theft Act report, (EC11291) [25SE] ------Automotive Technology Development Program report, (EC8048) [16MR] ------average fuel economy standards final rule, (EC7933) [12MR] ------Aviat Aircraft, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6536) [27JA], (EC11567) [6OC] ------aviation charter rules final rule, (EC9196) [19MY] ------aviation insurance final rule, (EC8208) [25MR] ------Avions Pierre Airplanes airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6449) [27JA], (EC8776) [28AP], (EC8880) [4MY], (EC9715) [18JN] ------Ayres Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7888) [10MR] ------baggage or cargo compartments standards final rule, (EC7546) [25FE] ------Beech Aircraft Co., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC9150) [13MY] ------Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6547) [27JA], (EC8378) [1AP], (EC8527, EC8533) [21AP], (EC9187, EC9190) [19MY], (EC9704) [18JN], (EC10433) [31JY], (EC10935) [15SE], (EC12256) [17DE], (EC12688) [19DE] ------BF Goodrich Avionics Systems, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC12540) [18DE] ------Bob Fields Aerocessories airworthiness directives final rule, (EC11826) [20OC] ------Boeing airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6460), (EC6482), (EC6504, EC6505), (EC6533, EC6546, EC6554, EC6555), (EC6558, EC6568), (EC6605, EC6608) [27JA], (EC6893), (EC6921, EC6927) [3FE], (EC7262) [12FE], (EC7303, EC7409), (EC7429), (EC7447) [24FE], (EC7527), (EC7555) [25FE], (EC7653) [2MR], (EC8212) [25MR], (EC8511), (EC8539, EC8540, EC8548) [21AP], (EC8639) [23AP], (EC8723, EC8733), (EC8737) [27AP], (EC8877) [4MY], (EC9145) [13MY], (EC9186) [19MY], (EC9382) [3JN], (EC9843) [24JN], (EC10054) [17JY], (EC10078) [20JY], (EC10242, EC10245, EC10246) [23JY], (EC10436) [31JY], (EC10570) [7AU], (EC10704), (EC10726) [9SE], (EC10910) [15SE], (EC11013) [17SE], (EC11077, EC11079) [18SE], (EC11321, EC11322) [28SE], (EC11350), (EC11368, EC11384) [29SE], (EC11431) [1OC], (EC11470) [5OC], (EC11566) [6OC], (EC11726, EC11737) [19OC], (EC12262, EC12269, EC12277) [17DE], (EC12496, EC12506), (EC12512), (EC12551, EC12564) [18DE], (EC12680) [19DE] ------Bombardier airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6436, EC6438), (EC6464), (EC6538) [27JA], (EC7407), (EC7444) [24FE], (EC7750) [5MR], (EC7890) [10MR], (EC9146) [13MY], (EC9392) [3JN], (EC10134) [21JY], (EC10712, EC10719, EC10730), (EC10745) [9SE], (EC10960) [16SE], (EC11036) [17SE], (EC11323) [28SE], (EC11345), (EC11364, EC11382) [29SE], (EC11498) [5OC], (EC12504) [18DE], (EC12690) [19DE] ------braked roll conditions final rule, (EC9419) [3JN] ------British Aerospace airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6435), (EC6479, EC6481), (EC6507), (EC6535), (EC6610), (EC6619) [27JA], (EC6883) [3FE], (EC7885, EC7886, EC7902) [10MR], (EC8090) [18MR], (EC8210) [25MR], (EC8251) [26MR], (EC8377) [1AP], (EC8522, EC8531) [21AP], (EC8884), (EC8906) [4MY], (EC9148) [13MY], (EC9508, EC9510, EC9517) [5JN], (EC9599) [11JN], (EC9709, EC9710, EC9712) [18JN], (EC9758) [19JN], (EC9842) [24JN], (EC10095) [20JY], (EC10126), (EC10136) [21JY], (EC10184) [22JY], (EC10384) [29JY], (EC10716, EC10722, EC10737) [9SE], (EC10911) [15SE], (EC10950), (EC10968) [16SE], (EC11081) [18SE], (EC11353), (EC11375) [29SE], (EC11723, EC11724), (EC11741, EC11745, EC11747) [19OC], (EC11825, EC11828) [20OC], (EC12218), (EC12254) [17DE], (EC12503) [18DE] ------Bureau of Transportation Statistics report, (EC6433) [27JA] ------Burkhart, Grob, Luft-und Raumfarht airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6472, EC6473, EC6474) [27JA], (EC9191) [19MY], (EC12251) [17DE], (EC12563) [18DE], (EC12683), (EC12696) [19DE] ------Capital Construction Fund Program final rule, (EC11751) [19OC] ------capital leases final rule, (EC12264) [17DE] ------carriage of bulk and packaged preference cargoes on U.S.- flag vessels final rule, (EC6014) [27JA], (EC6759) [3FE] ------CASA airworthiness directives final rule, (EC9706) [18JN] ------Cessna Aircraft Co., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6497), (EC6615) [27JA], (EC6926) [3FE], (EC7186) [11FE], (EC7422), (EC7450) [24FE], (EC7556) [25FE], (EC7749) [5MR], (EC7883) [10MR], (EC9792) [22JN], (EC10090) [20JY], (EC10481) [3AU], (EC10718), (EC10748) [9SE], (EC11324) [28SE], (EC11505) [5OC], (EC12195), (EC12240) [17DE], (EC12541) [18DE] ------CFM International airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6925) [3FE], (EC7197) [11FE], (EC8523) [21AP], (EC9264) [21MY], (EC9847) [24JN], (EC10746) [9SE], (EC11024) [17SE], (EC11325) [28SE], (EC11347) [29SE], (EC11428) [1OC], (EC12289) [17DE] ------civil penalties final rule, (EC8029, EC8030) [16MR] ------Coast Guard pilotage for vessels in foreign trade final rule, (EC12197) [17DE] ------commercial passenger operations in single-engine aircraft final rule, (EC9139) [13MY] ------computer reservations system regulations final rule, (EC6521) [27JA] ------Construcciones Aeronauticas airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8032) [16MR], (EC8256) [26MR], (EC9189) [19MY], (EC9399) [3JN], (EC9506) [5JN], (EC9765) [19JN], (EC10728) [9SE], (EC10962) [16SE], (EC11434) [1OC], (EC12207) [17DE] ------crude oil tanker ballast facility report, (EC9091) [11MY] ------Darien Gap highway completion report, (EC10802) [9SE] ------Dassault airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6467), (EC6500) [27JA], (EC7187) [11FE], (EC7648) [2MR], (EC8034) [16MR], (EC8254) [26MR], (EC9029) [7MY], (EC9846) [24JN], (EC10383) [29JY], (EC12501) [18DE] ------de Havilland airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6508) [27JA], (EC8077, EC8091) [18MR], (EC9407) [3JN], (EC9502, EC9512) [5JN], (EC10097) [20JY], (EC10731) [9SE], (EC12253) [17DE] ------design standards for highways final rule, (EC6929) [3FE] ------Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6551) [27JA], (EC8211) [25MR], (EC8910) [4MY], (EC9030) [7MY] ------digital flight data recorders final rule, (EC6510) [27JA], (EC9699) [18JN] ------Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6499) [27JA] ------Dornier airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6452, EC6453, EC6463), (EC6571) [27JA], (EC6882), (EC6919, EC6920) [3FE], (EC7405), (EC7424) [24FE], (EC7530) [25FE], (EC7891) [10MR], (EC8252, EC8257) [26MR], (EC8523, EC8549) [21AP], (EC8621, EC8640) [23AP], (EC8912) [4MY], (EC9403), (EC9415) [3JN], (EC9507, EC9509) [5JN], (EC10098) [20JY], (EC10135) [21JY], (EC10237) [23JY], (EC10376) [29JY], (EC10568) [7AU], (EC10965) [16SE], (EC11351), (EC11386) [29SE], (EC11721), (EC11742) [19OC], (EC12258) [17DE], (EC12495) [18DE], (EC12689) [19DE] ------drawbridge operation regulations final rule, (EC6442), (EC6586, EC6587) [27JA], (EC6886), (EC6923, EC6924) [3FE], (EC7462) [24FE], (EC7660) [2MR], (EC7753) [5MR], (EC8519) [21AP], (EC8622, EC8623, EC8624, EC8625, EC8626, EC8627) [23AP], (EC8746) [27AP], (EC8898) [4MY], (EC9233) [21MY], (EC9421) [3JN], (EC9751, EC9753, EC9754) [19JN], (EC10253) [23JY], (EC10430) [31JY], (EC10721) [9SE], (EC10907, EC10908) [15SE], (EC11018) [17SE], (EC11142, EC11143) [23SE], (EC11344), (EC11362) [29SE], (EC11717, EC11731, EC11732, EC11733) [19OC], (EC12192), (EC12198, EC12204), (EC12245), (EC12265, EC12268) [17DE], (EC12502) [18DE] ------drug and alcohol testing final rule, (EC8357, EC8358) [1AP] ------Edible Oil Regulatory Reform Act report, (EC8553) [21AP] ------electric passenger automobiles final rule, (EC12379) [18DE] ------employment history, verification, and criminal history records check final rule, (EC11341) [29SE] ------Empressa Brasileira de Aeronautica airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6532), (EC6612) [27JA], (EC6884) [3FE], (EC7528) [25FE], (EC7903) [10MR], (EC8213) [25MR], (EC8258) [26MR], (EC9417) [3JN], (EC10051, EC10053) [17JY], (EC10142) [21JY], (EC10182) [22JY], (EC10437) [31JY], (EC10744) [9SE], (EC12529) [18DE], (EC12682) [19DE] ------Entwicklung airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7899) [10MR] ------Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program report, (EC7401) [24FE] ------Eurocopter Deutschland airworthiness directives final rule, (EC9149) [13MY], (EC10118) [21JY], (EC12243), (EC12294) [17DE] ------Eurocopter Deutschland Helicopters airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6506), (EC6622) [27JA] ------Eurocopter France airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8207, EC8229) [25MR], (EC8372, EC8376, EC8380) [1AP], (EC8551) [21AP], (EC8633, EC8634) [23AP], (EC8742) [27AP], (EC9194) [[Page 3024]] [19MY], (EC9594) [11JN], (EC9702, EC9713), (EC9728) [18JN], (EC9755) [19JN], (EC10089) [20JY], (EC10119, EC10120, EC10121) [21JY], (EC10912) [15SE], (EC11145) [23SE], (EC12241, EC12242) [17DE], (EC12513, EC12520) [18DE], (EC12674, EC12681, EC12686) [19DE] ------Eurocopter France Helicopters airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6466), (EC6618) [27JA], (EC7654) [2MR], (EC7748) [5MR], (EC7893) [10MR], (EC8089) [18MR] ------excess flow valve final rule, (EC7209) [11FE] ------explosives detection systems final rule, (EC8718) [27AP] ------export vessels report, (EC8822) [29AP] ------Extra Flugzeugbau airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7419) [24FE], (EC7535) [25FE], (EC7905) [10MR], (EC8033) [16MR], (EC8879) [4MY], (EC12693) [19DE] ------FAA appropriations legislation, (EC9094) [11MY] ------fair displays of airline services in computer reservations systems final rule, (EC6483) [27JA] ------Fairchild airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6447, EC6448), (EC6542) [27JA], (EC7445) [24FE], (EC7565) [25FE], (EC7652) [2MR], (EC8510) [21AP], (EC11499) [5OC] ------fatigue evaluation of structures final rule, (EC8520) [21AP] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6340) [27JA] ------final rule, (EC6603) [27JA], (EC8371) [1AP] ------financial responsibility requirements for licensed launch activities final rule, (EC10921) [15SE] ------First Technology Fire and Safety, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC12537) [18DE] ------flight information region prohibition final rule, (EC7544) [25FE] ------Fokker airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6451), (EC6480, EC6494), (EC6534), (EC6569, EC6580) [27JA], (EC6894), (EC6917) [3FE], (EC7543) [25FE], (EC7714) [4MR], (EC7745) [5MR], (EC8085) [18MR], (EC8230) [25MR], (EC8249, EC8250, EC8253, EC8255) [26MR], (EC8381) [1AP], (EC8513, EC8515) [21AP], (EC8636) [23AP], (EC8883) [4MY], (EC9394) [3JN], (EC9708) [18JN], (EC9764) [19JN], (EC10130), (EC10137, EC10141) [21JY], (EC10241) [23JY], (EC10751, EC10752) [9SE], (EC11379) [29SE], (EC11433) [1OC], (EC11740) [19OC], (EC12229), (EC12283) [17DE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7645) [2MR] ------functional equivalency on harmonization final rule, (EC9121) [13MY] ------General Dynamics airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8734) [27AP] ------General Electric Co., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7900) [10MR], (EC8227) [25MR], (EC9142) [13MY], (EC10263) [23JY], (EC10711) [9SE], (EC11150) [23SE], (EC12493), (EC12525) [18DE] ------GKN Westland Helicopters, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8259) [26MR], (EC8529) [21AP] ------Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7744) [5MR], (EC9404, EC9405) [3JN], (EC9598) [11JN], (EC9768) [19JN], (EC9840) [24JN], (EC10701) [9SE], (EC10949) [16SE], (EC11318) [28SE] ------Glasflugel airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6565) [27JA], (EC7541) [25FE] ------Great Lakes pilotage regulations final rule, (EC10088) [20JY] ------Grumman airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7554) [25FE] ------Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6573) [27JA], (EC7431) [24FE], (EC7560, EC7563) [25FE], (EC8774) [28AP], (EC10052) [17JY], (EC11082) [18SE] ------Hamilton Standard airworthiness directives final rule, (EC12547) [18DE] ------Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7458) [24FE] ------harmonization with certain recommendations, codes, and technical instructions final rule, (EC12187) [17DE] ------Hartzell Propeller, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7176) [11FE], (EC7428) [24FE], (EC10801) [9SE] ------hazardous materials regulations final rule, (EC6522), (EC6590) [27JA], (EC7548) [25FE], (EC8748) [27AP], (EC8896) [4MY], (EC9505, EC9618) [5JN], (EC10074) [20JY], (EC11010) [17SE], (EC11343) [29SE], (EC12487) [18DE] ------HOAC Austria airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6584) [27JA], (EC12694) [19DE] ------hull examination alternatives for passenger vessels final rule, (EC7752) [5MR] ------hunting and fishing guides final rule, (EC7265) [12FE] ------impact of children flying aircraft report, (EC10035) [16JY] ------impact of increased speed limits report, (EC8160) [23MR] ------implementation plan final rule, (EC7983) [16MR] ------importing noncomplying motor vehicles report, (EC9967) [14JY], (EC11451) [5OC] ------Industrie Aeronautiche Meccaniche airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8743) [27AP], (EC9716) [18JN], (EC9841) [24JN], (EC12208) [17DE] ------information needs for transportation decision making report, (EC7857) [9MR] ------inland navigation rules final rule, (EC7183) [11FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6226), (EC6339) [27JA], (EC9538) [9JN], (EC12087) [17DE] ------insurance reporting requirements final rule, (EC12376) [18DE] ------Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act report, (EC6993) [4FE] ------International Aero Engines airworthiness directives final rule, (EC12257, EC12275) [17DE] ------international border crossings and trade corridors legislation, (EC9077) [11MY] ------interstate highway discretionary funds final rule, (EC11009) [17SE] ------interstate highway system interchanges final rule, (EC7551) [25FE] ------intracoastal waterways final rule, (EC8364) [1AP] ------Israel Aircraft Industries airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7921) [11MR], (EC8092) [18MR], (EC8530) [21AP], (EC11482) [5OC] ------jet route realignment final rule, (EC6585) [27JA], (EC9592) [11JN] ------Jetstream Aircraft, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6470), (EC6575) [27JA] ------Katana Airplanes airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7537) [25FE] ------Learjet airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8375) [1AP], (EC10725) [9SE] ------lifesaving equipment final rule, (EC11476) [5OC] ------light truck average fuel economy standard final rule, (EC8434) [21AP] ------Lockheed Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6560) [27JA], (EC7564) [25FE], (EC8731) [27AP], (EC8881), (EC8903) [4MY], (EC9266) [21MY], (EC12685) [19DE] ------Lucas Air airworthiness directives final rule, (EC9714) [18JN] ------Lycoming airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8228) [25MR], (EC10913) [15SE], (EC11027) [17SE] ------Magnetic Levitation Transportation Technology Deployment Program final rule, (EC11750) [19OC] ------management report, (EC6339) [27JA], (EC10428) [31JY] ------Maritime Administration appropriations legislation, (EC8393) [1AP] ------Maritime Administration report, (EC8673) [27AP] ------MAULE airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6613) [27JA], (EC10431) [31JY], (EC11481, EC11492) [5OC] ------McCauley Propeller Systems airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6556) [27JA] ------McDonnell-Douglas airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6537, EC6553, EC6579) [27JA], (EC7539), (EC7561) [25FE], (EC7650) [2MR], (EC8550) [21AP], (EC8739) [27AP], (EC8811) [29AP], (EC8882), (EC8905) [4MY], (EC9147) [13MY], (EC9193) [19MY], (EC9413) [3JN], (EC9596) [11JN], (EC10128) [21JY], (EC10240) [23JY], (EC10373) [29JY], (EC10432, EC10435) [31JY], (EC10689), (EC10753) [9SE], (EC10948) [16SE], (EC11029) [17SE], (EC11071, EC11074) [18SE], (EC11354), (EC11381) [29SE], (EC11430) [1OC], (EC12238), (EC12252, EC12255, EC12274), (EC12293) [17DE], (EC12491, EC12508), (EC12544, EC12546, EC12555) [18DE], (EC12676, EC12684) [19DE] ------metric conversion final rule, (EC10256) [23JY] ------Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6496) [27JA], (EC7562) [25FE], (EC9844) [24JN], (EC11568) [6OC] ------modification of VOR Federal airways final rule, (EC7746) [5MR], (EC8769) [28AP], (EC10048, EC10049) [17JY], (EC10443) [31JY], (EC10685, EC10686), (EC10732) [9SE], (EC10953, EC10959) [16SE], (EC11367) [29SE], (EC11570) [6OC], (EC11736) [19OC] ------monetary threshold for reporting rail equipment accidents and incidents final rule, (EC6501) [27JA] ------Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary final rule, (EC9690) [18JN] ------Mooney Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6617) [27JA], (EC11827) [20OC], (EC12691) [19DE] ------motor vehicle safety standards final rule, (EC6076), (EC6589) [27JA], (EC6905) [3FE], (EC7078) [11FE], (EC7238, EC7239) [12FE], (EC7427) [24FE], (EC7549) [25FE], (EC8041) [16MR], (EC8346) [1AP], (EC8684) [27AP], (EC8849) [4MY], (EC9219, EC9220) [21MY], (EC9381) [3JN], (EC9468, EC9469) [5JN], (EC9669) [17JN], (EC9775) [22JN], (EC10070) [20JY], (EC10108) [21JY], (EC10552, EC10553) [7AU], (EC10623, EC10624), (EC10775) [9SE], (EC10890) [15SE], (EC10947) [16SE], (EC11558) [6OC], (EC11961, EC11964) [17DE], (EC12377, EC12378), (EC12488), (EC12552) [18DE] ------National Driver Register and Problem Driver Pointer System final rule, (EC7260, EC7261) [12FE] ------National Highway Traffic Safety Administration final rule, (EC11752) [19OC] ------National Highway Traffic Safety Administration motor vehicle safety and information programs appropriations legislation, (EC10583) [7AU] ------national scenic byways final rule, (EC10964) [16SE] ------national standards for traffic control devices final rule, (EC7466) [24FE], (EC9711) [18JN] ------Natural Gas, Liquified Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operations Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program final rule, (EC6591) [27JA] ------New Piper Aircraft, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6611) [27JA], (EC7443, EC7451) [24FE], (EC7525) [25FE], (EC8722) [27AP], (EC12203), (EC12232, EC12234) [17DE] ------noise mitigation measures final rule, (EC8541) [21AP] ------nondiscrimination of the disabled in air travel final rule, (EC7878) [10MR] ------Northeast corridor railroads final rule, (EC10692) [9SE] ------occupant crash protection final rule, (EC11472) [5OC], (EC11528) [6OC] ------odometer disclosure requirements final rule, (EC8345) [1AP], (EC11452) [5OC] ------oil spill response equipment on tank vessels report, (EC11647) [10OC] ------open container laws final rule, (EC12237) [17DE] ------operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated persons final rule, (EC12236) [17DE] ------opiate threshold levels final rule, (EC12550) [18DE] [[Page 3025]] ------organizational changes final rule, (EC11346) [29SE] ------Parker Hannifan Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC12217) [17DE] ------Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautics airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7457) [24FE] ------passenger manifest information final rule, (EC7553) [25FE], (EC7665) [2MR] ------passenger trains final rule, (EC8894, EC8895) [4MY], (EC10116) [21JY] ------passenger vessels and terminals security final rule, (EC11477) [5OC] ------performance plan report, (EC7837) [9MR], (EC11643) [10OC] ------Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7456, EC7460, EC7461) [24FE], (EC7881) [10MR], (EC8630, EC8638) [23AP], (EC8738) [27AP], (EC8810, EC8813) [29AP], (EC9393, EC9402) [3JN], (EC9766) [19JN], (EC10683), (EC10723, EC10724), (EC10747) [9SE], (EC11072) [18SE], (EC11506) [5OC], (EC12290) [17DE] ------pilot, flight instructor, and pilot school certification final rule, (EC6600) [27JA], (EC12507) [18DE] ------pipeline safety final rule, (EC6457) [27JA], (EC8359, EC8360) [1AP], (EC8759) [27AP], (EC10257) [23JY], (EC10693) [9SE], (EC11012) [17SE], (EC12226) [17DE] ------Piper Aircraft, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8913) [4MY] ------Port-au-Prince International Airport, (EC7481) [24FE] ------Pratt & Whitney airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6440), (EC6561) [27JA], (EC7649), (EC7655) [2MR], (EC7747) [5MR], (EC10091) [20JY], (EC10262) [23JY], (EC10966) [16SE], (EC11019) [17SE], (EC11720, EC11738) [19OC], (EC12260, EC12261), (EC12288, EC12291) [17DE], (EC12492) [18DE] ------Precision Airmotive Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6885) [3FE] ------Privacy Act final rule, (EC6849) [3FE], (EC7133) [11FE], (EC7377) [24FE] ------procedures for processing compliance waivers final rule, (EC7884) [10MR] ------prohibition against certain fights within the territory and air space of Afghanistan final rule, (EC10915) [15SE] ------prohibition against certain fights within the territory and air space of Sudan final rule, (EC10914) [15SE] ------prohibition against certain flights within the territory and airspace of Iraq final rule, (EC6581) [27JA] ------public availability of information final rule, (EC10369) [29JY] ------public ports of the U.S. report, (EC11823) [20OC] ------Puritan-Bennett Aero Systems, Co., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6541) [27JA] ------qualifications for tankermen and persons in charge of dangerous liquids and liquefied gases final rule, (EC10057) [17JY] ------qualifications of drivers final rule, (EC11824) [20OC] ------qualified one-call systems by pipeline operators final rule, (EC6456) [27JA] ------quieter airplanes report, (EC11190) [23SE] ------Radiation Protection Program final rule, (EC6592, EC6593) [27JA] ------radio broadcasting services final rule, (EC11783) [20OC] ------railroad communications final rule, (EC11144) [23SE] ------railroad safety legislation, (EC8657) [23AP] ------rain and hail ingestion airworthiness standards final rule, (EC11478) [5OC] ------Rapco, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8749) [27AP] ------Raytheon Aircraft Co., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6495, EC6498), (EC6540), (EC6559), (EC6607), (EC6614) [27JA], (EC7452, EC7453) [24FE], (EC7887, EC7894) [10MR], (EC8512) [21AP], (EC8909) [4MY], (EC9263) [21MY], (EC9414) [3JN], (EC9757) [19JN], (EC10139) [21JY], (EC10387) [29JY], (EC11483) [5OC], (EC12259, EC12263), (EC12282) [17DE] ------realignment of colored Federal airway final rule, (EC9759) [19JN] ------reduced vertical separation minimum operations final rule, (EC6529) [27JA] ------regattas and marine parades final rule, (EC6604) [27JA] ------regulated navigation area final rule, (EC7463) [24FE], (EC7661) [2MR], (EC10254), (EC10259) [23JY], (EC10903) [15SE], (EC11138) [23SE], (EC11473) [5OC], (EC11716) [19OC] ------regulated transactions involving documented vessels and other maritime interests final rule, (EC7418) [24FE] ------removal of obsolete regulations final rule, (EC9587) [11JN] ------repeat intoxicated driver laws final rule, (EC11730) [19OC] ------reporting of casualties final rule, (EC8896) [4MY] ------Research and Special Programs Administration report, (EC11753) [19OC], (EC12202) [17DE] ------restricted areas final rule, (EC6512, EC6519, EC6524), (EC6598, EC6599), (EC6624) [27JA], (EC0760, EC9756) [19JN], (EC11076) [18SE], (EC11735) [19OC] ------review of existing rules final rule, (EC12199) [17DE] ------REVO, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC9265) [21MY] ------Robinson Helicopter Co., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6441) [27JA], (EC7432) [24FE], (EC7889) [10MR], (EC8632) [23AP], (EC10700) [9SE], (EC12246), (EC12292) [17DE], (EC12675) [19DE] ------Rolladen Schneider Flugzeugbau airworthiness directives final rule, (EC12228) [17DE] ------Rolls-Royce airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7448) [24FE], (EC8730) [27AP], (EC10132), (EC10138) [21JY], (EC10261) [23JY], (EC11357, EC11369, EC11370) [29SE], (EC11479) [5OC], (EC11574) [6OC] ------rotorcrafts final rule, (EC10743) [9SE] ------S.N. Centrair airworthiness directives final rule, (EC11429) [1OC] ------Saab airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7430) [24FE], (EC8205) [25MR], (EC8525) [21AP], (EC8643) [23AP], (EC8732), (EC8735) [27AP], (EC8886) [4MY], (EC9408) [3JN], (EC9501) [5JN], (EC10127, EC10129) [21JY], (EC10381) [29JY], (EC10727, EC10729) [9SE], (EC10951) [16SE], (EC11016) [17SE], (EC11348), (EC11371, EC11377) [29SE], (EC11503) [5OC], (EC11573) [6OC], (EC11725) [19OC], (EC12205, EC12206) [17DE] ------Sabreliner airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7557) [25FE], (EC8755) [27AP] ------safety fitness procedures final rule, (EC12410) [18DE] ------safety zone final rule, (EC6443), (EC6503) [27JA], (EC7465) [24FE], (EC7566) [25FE], (EC7662) [2MR], (EC8370) [1AP], (EC8526) [21AP], (EC8745) [27AP], (EC8816, EC8817, EC8818, EC8819) [29AP], (EC8897) [4MY], (EC9031) [7MY], (EC9137) [13MY], (EC9235, EC9237) [21MY], (EC9411, EC9420) [3JN], (EC9504) [5JN], (EC9589) [11JN], (EC9698) [18JN], (EC9748, EC9749) [19JN], (EC10055, EC10056, EC10058, EC10059, EC10060) [17JY], (EC10146) [21JY], (EC10176, EC10179, EC10180, EC10181) [22JY], (EC10250) [23JY], (EC10429) [31JY], (EC10694) [9SE], (EC10899, EC10900, EC10901, EC10902, EC10904, EC10905, EC10917) [15SE], (EC11137, EC11139, EC11140) [23SE], (EC11360) [29SE], (EC11475) [5OC], (EC11718, EC11719, EC11734) [19OC], (EC12191), (EC12266) [17DE], (EC12490) [18DE] ------SAFT America, Inc., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC11500) [5OC] ------salvage and firefighting equipment final rule, (EC7464) [24FE] ------schedule of fees final rule, (EC11963) [17DE] ------Schempp-Hirth airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8641) [23AP], (EC11148) [23SE] ------Schweitzer Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC11496) [5OC] ------seaplanes final rule, (EC6475) [27JA], (EC7426) [24FE] ------Segelflugzeugbau airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7742) [5MR] ------Short Brothers airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7425) [24FE], (EC9138) [13MY], (EC9401) [3JN], (EC9513) [5JN], (EC11508) [5OC], (EC11744) [19OC] ------Siai Marchetti airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7882) [10MR] ------side impact protection final rule, (EC8685) [27AP], (EC10554) [7AU] ------Sikorsky Aircraft airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7651) [2MR], (EC10906) [15SE] ------Slingsby Aviation, Ltd., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC12227) [17DE] ------Socata Groupe Aerospatiale airworthiness directives final rule, (EC7455) [24FE], (EC7533) [25FE], (EC7743) [5MR], (EC8635) [23AP], (EC8741) [27AP], (EC8775) [28AP], (EC8888, EC8892, EC8908) [4MY], (EC9595) [11JN], (EC10382) [29JY], (EC10480) [3AU], (EC11021) [17SE], (EC11069) [18SE], (EC11743) [19OC], (EC12500) [18DE], (EC12677) [19DE] ------Southwest Florida Aviation airworthiness directives, (EC9187) [19MY] ------special aviation training and experience requirements final rule, (EC7266) [12FE] ------special local regulations final rule, (EC6509), (EC6557) [27JA], (EC6922) [3FE], (EC7185) [11FE], (EC8361, EC8363, EC8365, EC8366, EC8367, EC8368, EC8369) [1AP], (EC8516, EC8517, EC8518) [21AP], (EC8899, EC8900, EC8901, EC8902) [4MY], (EC9135) [13MY], (EC9185) [19MY], (EC9230) [21MY], (EC9409, EC9412) [3JN], (EC9588) [11JN], (EC9670, EC9671, EC9672, EC9673, EC9674) [17JN], (EC9697) [18JN], (EC9750) [19JN], (EC10061, EC10062, EC10064) [17JY], (EC10080, EC10082, EC10083, EC10084, EC10085, EC10086, EC10087) [20JY], (EC10177, EC10178) [22JY], (EC10247, EC10248, EC10249, EC10251, EC10252), (EC10255, EC10258) [23JY], (EC10479) [3AU], (EC10695, EC10696, EC10710), (EC10720) [9SE], (EC10909) [15SE], (EC11014, EC11015) [17SE], (EC11141) [23SE], (EC11359, EC11361) [29SE], (EC11474) [5OC], (EC12244), (EC12267) [17DE], (EC12489) [18DE] ------speed limit enforcement final rule, (EC6906) [3FE] ------standard instrument approach procedures final rule, (EC6444, EC6445, EC6446), (EC6476, EC6477, EC6478), (EC6527, EC6528), (EC6531), (EC6563) [27JA], (EC6889, EC6890, EC6891, EC6892, EC6910) [3FE], (EC7263) [12FE], (EC7402), (EC7421) [24FE], (EC7545, EC7547, EC7550) [25FE], (EC7895, EC7896, EC7901) [10MR], (EC8039) [16MR], (EC8081, EC8082, EC8083) [18MR], (EC8727, EC8728, EC8729) [27AP], (EC8914, EC8915, EC8916), (EC8917, EC8918) [4MY], (EC9195) [19MY], (EC9395, EC9396, EC9398) [3JN], (EC9604, EC9605) [11JN], (EC10046), (EC10047) [17JY], (EC10075, EC10076, EC10077) [20JY], (EC10374, EC10375, EC10380) [29JY], (EC10706, EC10707), (EC10740), (EC10749, EC10750) [9SE], (EC11146), (EC11147, EC11151) [23SE], (EC11436, EC11437, EC11438) [1OC], (EC11469) [5OC], (EC11722, EC11727) [19OC], (EC12486, EC12494), (EC12521, EC12522, EC12523, EC12533, EC12534, EC12535, EC12536) [18DE] ------State highway safety programs uniform procedures final rule, (EC6588) [27JA] ------Stemme GmbH and Co., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8631) [23AP], (EC9609) [11JN], (EC10438) [31JY], (EC11030) [17SE], (EC12678), (EC12695) [19DE] [[Page 3026]] ------Streamlined Inspection Program final rule, (EC10697) [9SE] ------Superfund report, (EC6826) [3FE] ------surface transportation research and development plan report, (EC8158) [23MR] ------technical, organizational, editorial, and conforming amendments final rule, (EC10081) [20JY] ------Teledyne Continental Motors airworthiness directives final rule, (EC6616) [27JA], (EC7906) [10MR], (EC10913) [15SE], (EC11011) [17SE] ------terrorism report, (EC10809) [9SE] ------test dummy final rule, (EC11528) [6OC] ------track safety standards final rule, (EC9746) [19JN], (EC12188, EC12189) [17DE] ------transport category airplanes final rule, (EC7434) [24FE] ------Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century final rule, (EC10964) [16SE], (EC11358) [29SE], (EC11471) [5OC], (EC11962), (EC12225) [17DE], (EC12511) [18DE] ------transportation for individuals with disabilities final rule, (EC11493) [5OC] ------Transportation in a World Class Capital report, (EC7861) [9MR] ------truck size and weight final rule, (EC6465) [27JA] ------Twin Commander Aircraft Corp., airworthiness directives final rule, (EC8736) [27AP], (EC8777) [28AP], (EC10961) [16SE], (EC11480, EC11491) [5OC], (EC11728) [19OC] ------unescorted access privilege final rule, (EC8747) [27AP] ------Ursula Hanle airworthiness directives final rule, (EC12692) [19DE] ------Vessel Identification System final rule, (EC8744) [27AP] ------vessel inspection user fees final rule, (EC12190) [17DE] ------vessels bound for ports and places in the U.S. final rule, (EC6502) [27JA] ------waterway marking system and aids to navigation merger final rule, (EC9752) [19JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: acquisition regulations final rule, (EC8555, EC8556) [21AP], (EC12699) [19DE] ------active military service final rule, (EC6634) [27JA] ------additional disability or death due to hospital care or medical services final rule, (EC10763) [9SE] ------benefit claims based on exposure to ionizing radiation final rule, (EC11264) [25SE] ------Civilian Health and Medical Program final rule, (EC10764) [9SE] ------compensation for certain undiagnosed illnesses final rule, (EC7756) [5MR] ------correspondence courses approval final rule, (EC6629) [27JA] ------death of appellant during pendency of appeal final rule, (EC9880) [25JN] ------drugs and medicines provided to certain veterans in State homes final rule, (EC10413) [30JY] ------electronic payment of loan guaranty funding fee final rule, (EC6630) [27JA] ------eligibility reporting requirements final rule, (EC11629) [9OC] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8480) [21AP] ------grants of equitable relief report, (EC9427) [3JN] ------guidelines for furnishing sensori-neural aids final rule, (EC6631) [27JA] ------health resources sharing and emergency operations report, (EC4505) [4MY] ------Inspector General report, (EC6268) [27JA], (EC10224) [23JY], (EC12141) [17DE] ------interest rate reductions for refinancing loans final rule, (EC6633) [27JA] ------loan guaranty requirements final rule, (EC8043) [16MR] ------minimum income annuity final rule, (EC6931) [3FE], (EC12303) [17DE] ------payment for non-VA physician services final rule, (EC10390) [29JY] ------report, (EC9956) [14JY] ------reporting health care professionals to State licensing boards final rule, (EC9002) [5MY] ------schedule for rating disabilities final rule, (EC6632) [27JA], (EC10266) [23JY] ------treatment of research-related injuries to human subjects final rule, (EC7757) [5MR] ------unemployment reduction assistance legislation, (EC10987) [16SE] ------veterans benefits legislation, (EC9957) [14JY] ------veterans education final rule, (EC6015) [27JA], (EC6760) [3FE], (EC8385) [1AP], (EC9428) [3JN], (EC9521) [5JN], (EC9954, EC9955) [14JY], (EC10265) [23JY], (EC10762) [9SE], (EC12567) [18DE] ------veterans tobacco legislation, (EC9436) [3JN] ------voluntary separation incentives for employees legislation, (EC11675) [12OC] District of Columbia: act, (EC6223, EC6227, EC6228, EC6229, EC6230, EC6231, EC6232, EC6234, EC6235, EC6236, EC6237, EC6238, EC6239, EC6240, EC6241) [27JA], (EC7011, EC7012, EC7013, EC7014, EC7015, EC7016, EC7017, EC7018, EC7019, EC7020, EC7021, EC7022, EC7023) [5FE], (EC7671), (EC7672, EC7673, EC7674, EC7675, EC7676, EC7677, EC7678, EC7680, EC7681, EC7682, EC8679) [3MR], (EC7694, EC7695, EC7696, EC7697, EC7698, EC7699, EC7700, EC7701) [4MR], (EC7996, EC7997, EC7998, EC7999, EC8000, EC8001, EC8002, EC8003, EC8004), (EC8007) [16MR], (EC8477, EC8478) [21AP], (EC8697, EC8698, EC8699, EC8700, EC8701, EC8702), (EC8703, EC8704, EC8705) [27AP], (EC9022) [7MY], (EC9198, EC9199, EC9200, EC9201, EC9202, EC9203, EC9204, EC9205, EC9206, EC9207, EC9208, EC9209, EC9210, EC9211, EC9212) [20MY], (EC9569, EC9570, EC9571) [10JN], (EC9780, EC9781, EC9782, EC9783, EC9784, EC9785, EC9786, EC9787), (EC9788) [22JN], (EC9936) [14JY], (EC10113, EC10114) [21JY], (EC10294, EC10295, EC10296, EC10297, EC10298, EC10299, EC10300, EC10301, EC10302) [24JY], (EC10320) [27JY], (EC10465, EC10466, EC10467, EC10468, EC10469, EC10470, EC10471, EC10472) [3AU], (EC11047, EC11048, EC11049, EC11050, EC11051, EC11052) [17SE], (EC11183) [23SE] ------Advisory Neighborhood Commissions report, (EC10425) [31JY] ------audit report, (EC7835) [9MR], (EC7870) [10MR], (EC8285) [27MR], (EC9063) [11MY], (EC10029) [16JY], (EC11465) [5OC], (EC11680) [16OC], (EC11803) [20OC] ------Boxing and Wrestling Commission report, (EC9539) [9JN] ------Medicaid report, (EC6261) [27JA] ------Office of Tourism and Promotions report, (EC6242) [27JA] ------response to legislative recommendations by the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority report, (EC11184, EC11185) [23SE] ------Retirement Board report, (EC8865) [4MY], (EC8981) [5MY] ------street vending report, (EC12102) [17DE] ------surplus tax surcharge funds report, (EC7024) [5FE] ------Water and Sewer Authority report, (EC10216) [23JY] District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority: audit report, (EC7134, EC7135) [11FE] ------budget and financial plan report, (EC10416) [30JY] ------management report, (EC6983) [4FE], (EC8009, EC8010) [16MR], (EC8764) [27AP], (EC9360) [3JN], (EC9540) [9JN] ------medical liability reform report, (EC8578) [21AP] ------opening of public schools report, (EC8655) [23AP] ------performance plan report, (EC11546) [6OC], (EC12104) [17DE], (EC12444) [18DE] ------public higher education report, (EC7378) [24FE] DSAA: Arms Export Control Act report, (EC6199) [27JA], (EC7118, EC7121, EC7122) [11FE] ------Arrow Deployability Program with Israel report, (EC9777) [22JN] ------Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System memorandum of understanding with NATO report, (EC8461) [21AP] ------commercial exports, military assistance, and foreign military sales and imports report, (EC9931) [14JY], (EC10790) [9SE] ------cooperative project with Australia, (EC8460) [21AP] ------cooperative project with Canada, (EC9348) [3JN] ------cooperative project with France, (EC9156) [14MY], (EC9984) [15JY] ------cooperative project with Germany, (EC6198) [27JA], (EC9156) [14MY] ------cooperative project with Israel, (EC6195) [27JA] ------cooperative project with Italy, (EC9156) [14MY] ------cooperative project with Sweden, (EC6194) [27JA], (EC11045) [17SE], (EC12072) [17DE] ------cooperative project with the Netherlands, (EC9984) [15JY] ------cooperative project with the United Kingdom, (EC6197) [27JA], (EC7643) [2MR], (EC8459) [21AP], (EC9156) [14MY], (EC9346) [3JN], (EC9984) [15JY], (EC12073) [17DE] ------delivery of defense articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina, (EC7000) [4FE], (EC7478) [24FE], (EC8458) [21AP], (EC9740) [19JN] ------delivery of defense articles to Cambodia, (EC8164) [23MR] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Australia, (EC9345) [3JN], (EC11538) [6OC] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Egypt, (EC109230) [15SE], (EC11179) [23SE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Greece, (EC9174) [18MY], (EC11660) [12OC] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Israel, (EC8469) [21AP], (EC11536, EC11537) [6OC] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Italy, (EC7252) [12FE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Japan, (EC9920) [14JY] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Norway, (EC9466) [21AP] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Pakistan, (EC7251) [12FE] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Saudi Arabia, (EC8465) [21AP] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Singapore, (EC8464) [21AP], (EC10538) [6AU] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to Spain, (EC9922) [14JY] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of Korea, (EC7670) [3MR], (EC9126) [13MY] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in U.S., (EC9347) [3JN] ------Dept. of the Air Force proposed lease of defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, (EC11046) [17SE] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Egypt, (EC7119) [11FE], (EC8243) [26MR], (EC11256) [24SE] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Greece, (EC10539) [6AU], (EC11661) [12OC] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Haiti, (EC9917) [14JY] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Israel, (EC6196) [27JA], (EC9633) [15JN] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Kuwait, (EC8242) [26MR], (EC11539) [6OC] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Singapore, (EC9827) [24JN] [[Page 3027]] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to the Republic of Korea, (EC7830) [9MR], (EC8244) [26MR] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S., (EC6191, EC6192, EC6193) [27JA], (EC11638) [10OC] ------Dept. of the Army proposed lease of defense articles to Turkey, (EC9278) [22MY] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Canada, (EC8467) [21AP] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Greece, (EC11540) [6OC], (EC12067, EC12068, EC12069, EC12070, EC12071) [17DE] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Israel, (EC9828) [24JN] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Italy, (EC8468) [21AP] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Japan, (EC9921) [14JY] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Oman, (EC8462) [21AP] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Spain, (EC9918) [14JY], (EC10210) [23JY], (EC11180) [23SE], (EC11255) [24SE] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to the Netherlands, (EC11254) [24SE] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S., (EC6836) [3FE], (EC8072) [18MR], (EC8584) [22AP], (EC10783) [9SE], (EC10931, EC10932) [15SE], (EC11181) [23SE] ------Dept. of the Navy proposed lease of defense articles to Turkey, (EC8463) [21AP], (EC9919) [14JY], (EC11223, EC11224) [23SE], (EC12426) [18DE] ------employee services report, (EC7120) [11FE] ------major defense equipment sales report, (EC7831) [9MR], (EC9741) [19JN], (EC10933) [15SE], (EC12066) [17DE] ------memorandum of understanding with Canada, (EC10779) [9SE] ------memorandum of understanding with Germany, (EC10982) [16SE] ------memorandum of understanding with Italy, (EC11273) [25SE] ------memorandum of understanding with Spain, (EC10781) [9SE] ------memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom, (EC10779, EC10780, EC10782) [9SE] ------technology or capability enhancements or upgrades for Saudi Arabia, (EC8319), (EC8320) [31MR] ------technology or capability enhancements or upgrades for the United Arab Emirates, (EC8328) [31MR] ------terrorist attacks on U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania report, (EC10984) [16SE] EEOC: Age Discrimination in Employment Act final rule, (EC10276) [24JY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6272) [27JA] ------Federal sector report on complaints and appeals report, (EC7222) [11FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC6271) [27JA] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC7380) [24FE] ------indicators of equal employment opportunity status and trends final rule, (EC8959) [5MY] ------Inspector General report, (EC6347) [27JA] ------management report, (EC6347) [27JA] ------minorities, women, and people with disabilities Federal employment report, (EC6273) [27JA] ------report, (EC8656) [23AP], (EC12105) [17DE] EPA: Acid Rain Program final rule, (EC6779) [3FE], (EC7086) [11FE], (EC8694) [27AP], (EC8973) [5MY], (EC11412) [1OC] ------acquisition regulations final rule, (EC6796, EC6797, EC6808, EC6809, EC6813), (EC6851) [3FE], (EC7318, EC7320), (EC7324, EC7330, EC7348) [24FE], (EC10556) [7AU], (EC11108) [23SE] ------air pollution control final rule, (EC7250) [12FE], (EC7302), (EC7332, EC7342) [24FE], (EC7825) [9MR], (EC8284) [27MR], (EC9000) [5MY], (EC9102) [12MY], (EC9221) [21MY], (EC10636) [9SE], (EC11112, EC11114) [23SE], (EC11785) [20OC], (EC11975, EC11984) [17DE], (EC12395) [18DE] ------ambient air quality standards final rule, (EC6079), (EC6086) [27JA], (EC6793) [3FE], (EC7322) [24FE], (EC8441) [21AP], (EC8968) [5MY] ------Antarctica environmental impact assessment final rule, (EC8710) [27AP] ------antidumping and detergent addition requirements for conventional gasoline final rule, (EC6106) [27JA] ------aquifer designation final rule, (EC7343) [24FE] ------asbestos-containing materials in schools final rule, (EC11998) [17DE] ------bioaccumulative chemicals final rule, (EC8757) [27AP] ------brownfields job training and development demonstration pilot programs final rule, (EC8437) [21AP] ------chemical disposal final rule, (EC12386) [18DE] ------Clean Air Act Operating Permits Program final rule, (EC7312), (EC7328) [24FE], (EC11406) [1OC], (EC11978) [17DE] ------Clean Air Act reclassification final rule, (EC6089) [27JA], (EC7243, EC7245) [12FE], (EC7728) [5MR], (EC7823) [9MR], (EC8438) [21AP], (EC9578) [11JN], (EC11790) [20OC], (EC11983) [17DE] ------Clean Water Act allotment formula final rule, (EC12301) [17DE] ------coal final rule, (EC11454) [5OC] ------consumer and commercial products final rule, (EC10651) [9SE] ------contract procurement final rule, (EC11846) [21OC] ------credible evidence revisions final rule, (EC6799, EC6803) [3FE] ------drinking water regulations final rule, (EC9579) [11JN], (EC10422) [31JY], (EC10628, EC10631, EC10634) [9SE], (EC10819) [10SE], (EC11845) [21OC], (EC12393, EC12394) [18DE], (EC12628) [19DE] ------Drinking Water Revolving Fund Program final rule, (EC6798) [3FE] ------Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act final rule, (EC7669) [3MR] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6270) [27JA], (EC7136) [11FE] ------food and feed additive tolerance regulations consolidation final rule, (EC6737) [3FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7379) [24FE] ------fuels and fuel additives final rule, (EC6123) [27JA], (EC9819) [24JN], (EC10625) [9SE], (EC11410) [1OC] ------gasoline vapor pressure volatility standard final rule, (EC9476) [5JN] ------grant awards guidance memorandum final rule, (EC8159) [23MR], (EC8592) [22AP] ------Hazardous Air Pollutant Program report, (EC6815) [3FE] ------hazardous substances removal final rule, (EC12386, EC12388) [18DE] ------Hazardous Waste Management Program final rule, (EC6082, EC6085), (EC6109, EC6125, EC6126) [27JA], (EC6777, EC6783, EC6787), (EC6802) [3FE], (EC7317), (EC7325), (EC7353) [24FE], (EC8793, EC8794) [29AP], (EC8854), (EC8855) [4MY], (EC8971) [5MY], (EC9627) [15JN], (EC9910) [14JY], (EC10206) [23JY], (EC10560) [7AU], (EC10638), (EC10656) [9SE], (EC11000) [17SE], (EC11252) [24SE], (EC11400, EC11405, EC11407) [1OC], (EC11532, EC11533) [6OC], (EC11636, EC11637) [10OC], (EC11848, EC11850) [21OC], (EC11991, EC11997, EC11999) [17DE], (EC12382, EC12388) [18DE], (EC12629) [19DE] ------health and safety data final rule, (EC6785, EC6789) [3FE] ------implementation plan final rule, (EC6077, EC6078), (EC6083, EC6084, EC6087, EC6091, EC6092, EC6093, EC6094, EC6095, EC6096, EC6099, EC6100, EC6101, EC6102, EC6103), (EC6110, EC6111, EC6112, EC6118, EC6119, EC6120, EC6124, EC6127, EC6128) [27JA], (EC6736), (EC6771, EC6775, EC6778, EC6782, EC6784, EC6788, EC6791, EC6792), (EC6807, EC6814) [3FE], (EC7079, EC7080), (EC7082, EC7083, EC7084, EC7085, EC7088, EC7089, EC7090, EC7091, EC7092, EC7093, EC7094, EC7095) [11FE], (EC7240, EC7244, EC7247) [12FE], (EC7303, EC7304, EC7305, EC7307, EC7308, EC7309, EC7310), (EC7321, EC7333, EC7334, EC7335, EC7337, EC7338, EC7339, EC7340, EC7344, EC7346, EC7347), (EC7350, EC7354) [24FE], (EC7600) [26FE], (EC7729, EC7730, EC7731, EC7732) [5MR], (EC7824) [9MR], (EC7985, EC7986) [16MR], (EC8053, EC8056, EC8057), (EC8058, EC8059) [17MR], (EC8069, EC8070) [18MR], (EC8238, EC8239, EC8240) [26MR], (EC8278, EC8279, EC8280, EC8281, EC8282) [27MR], (EC8435, EC8436, EC8440, EC8442, EC8443, EC8444) [21AP], (EC8582) [22AP], (EC8611), (EC8661) [23AP], (EC8686, EC8687, EC8688, EC8689, EC8690, EC8691, EC8692, EC8693) [27AP], (EC8850, EC8851, EC8853), (EC8856, EC8859, EC8860) [4MY], (EC8961, EC8962, EC8963, EC8964, EC8965), (EC8969, EC8970, EC8972, EC8974, EC8976) [5MY], (EC9013, EC9014) [7MY], (EC9068) [11MY], (EC9122) [13MY], (EC9171, EC9172) [18MY], (EC9270, EC9271, EC9272) [22MY], (EC9443) [4JN], (EC9470, EC9471, EC9472, EC9475) [5JN], (EC9624, EC9625, EC9626) [15JN], (EC9820, EC9821, EC9822, EC9823) [24JN], (EC9864, EC9865, EC9866) [25JN], (EC9907, EC9909) [14JY], (EC10038, EC10039, EC10040, EC10041, EC10042, EC10044) [17JY], (EC10109, EC10110) [21JY], (EC10203, EC10204, EC10205) [23JY], (EC10337, EC10338, EC10339, EC10342, EC10343, EC10344, EC10345, EC10347, EC10348) [28JY], (EC10363) [29JY], (EC10396) [30JY], (EC10420, EC10421, EC10423) [31JY], (EC10555, EC10558), (EC10604) [7AU], (EC10627, EC10629, EC10632, EC10633, EC10635, EC10639, EC10640, EC10641, EC10642, EC10643, EC10644, EC10645, EC10646, EC10647, EC10648, EC10649, EC10650), (EC10657) [9SE], (EC10814, EC10815, EC10816) [10SE], (EC10861) [14SE], (EC10891) [15SE], (EC11001) [17SE], (EC11057, EC11058, EC11059, EC11060, EC11061) [18SE], (EC11109, EC11110, EC11111) [23SE], (EC11402, EC11403, EC11408, EC11409) [1OC], (EC11453, EC11456, EC11457) [5OC], (EC11529, EC11530) [6OC], (EC11599, EC11600, EC11601, EC11602, EC11603) [9OC], (EC11784, EC11787, EC11791) [20OC], (EC11847, EC11849) [21OC], (EC11895), (EC11967, EC11968, EC11969, EC11970, EC11971, EC11972, EC11973, EC11974, EC11979, EC11980, EC11981, EC11982), (EC11985, EC11986, EC11987, EC11989, EC11992, EC11993, EC11994, EC11995, EC11996, EC12001, EC12003, EC12004) [17DE], (EC12380, EC12381, EC12383, EC12384, EC12385, EC12387), (EC12397, EC12398, EC12399, EC12400, EC12401, EC12402, EC2391) [18DE], (EC12624), (EC12626) [19DE] ------Inspection Maintenance Program final rule, (EC6116) [27JA], (EC7306), (EC7336) [24FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6269) [27JA], (EC9742) [19JN], (EC12445) [18DE] ------inventory data base update final rule, (EC11056) [18SE] ------land disposal restrictions final rule, (EC6107, EC6121) [27JA], (EC9101) [12MY], (EC9322) [3JN], (EC10658) [9SE], (EC10817) [10SE], (EC11401) [1OC] ------lead hazards final rule, (EC9321) [3JN], (EC10557) [7AU], (EC10818) [10SE], (EC11113) [23SE], (EC11788, EC11789) [20OC] ------light duty vehicles and trucks final rule, (EC12404) [18DE] ------marine sanitation device standard final rule, (EC6627) [27JA] [[Page 3028]] ------mercury study report, (EC6776) [3FE] ------motor vehicle air pollution control final rule, (EC6097) [27JA], (EC7249) [12FE], (EC7984) [16MR], (EC8241) [26MR], (EC8277) [27MR], (EC9319) [3JN] ------municipal solid waste final rule, (EC8445) [21AP], (EC9474) [5JN], (EC11115) [23SE], (EC11792) [20OC], (EC12392) [18DE] ------National Academy of Public Administration contract determination, (EC9939) [14JY] ------national emission standards final rule, (EC6088, EC6090, EC6105), (EC6108, EC6129) [27JA], (EC7081, EC7096) [11FE], (EC7242, EC7246) [12FE], (EC7311), (EC7329, EC7341) [24FE], (EC8054) [17MR], (EC8110) [19MR], (EC8975) [5MY], (EC9052) [11MY], (EC9100) [12MY], (EC9273) [22MY], (EC9442) [4JN], (EC9471, EC9472, EC9473) [5JN], (EC9824) [24JN], (EC10160) [22JY], (EC10191) [23JY], (EC10559) [7AU], (EC10626), (EC10652), (EC10653, EC10654, EC10655) [9SE], (EC10998, EC10999, EC11002, EC11003, EC11004) [17SE], (EC11062) [18SE], (EC11295) [26SE], (EC11976), (EC11990) [17DE], (EC12389), (EC12396, EC12403) [18DE], (EC12625) [19DE] ------national water quality inventory report, (EC9519) [5JN] ------new stationary sources standards final rule, (EC12390), (EC12403) [18DE] ------occupational exposure assessments final rule, (EC12623) [19DE] ------ocean dumping final rule, (EC6800), (EC6867) [3FE] ------OMB control numbers final rule, (EC10545) [7AU] ------Operating Permits Program final rule, (EC8055) [17MR], (EC10340) [28JY] ------organobromide production wastes final rule, (EC9908) [14JY] ------ozone control strategy final rule, (EC6104), (EC6130) [27JA], (EC7734) [5MR], (EC11455, EC11458) [5OC] ------ozone nonattainment areas final rule, (EC6117) [27JA], (EC6780) [3FE], (EC7301), (EC7345) [24FE], (EC9320) [3JN], (EC9470) [5JN], (EC10397) [30JY] ------Paperwork Reduction Act approval numbers final rule, (EC6850) [3FE], (EC7936, EC7937, EC7938, EC7939) [12MR], (EC8857, EC8858) [4MY], (EC9170) [18MY], (EC9222) [21MY], (EC9906) [14JY], (EC10346) [28JY], (EC10630) [9SE] ------performance partnership grants final rule, (EC11531) [6OC] ------pesticide labeling requirements final rule, (EC7279) [24FE] ------pesticide reporting requirements final rule, (EC10411) [30JY] ------pesticide tolerance exemption final rule, (EC5975, EC5976, EC5977, EC5978, EC5979, EC5980, EC5981), (EC5984, EC5990, EC5991, EC5992, EC5993, EC5994, EC5995, EC5997, EC5998, EC5999, EC6000), (EC6114, EC6115) [27JA], (EC6738, EC6739, EC6740), (EC6805, EC6806) [3FE], (EC7038, EC7039) [11FE], (EC7237, EC7241, EC7248) [12FE], (EC7623, EC7624, EC7625) [2MR], (EC7975, EC7976) [16MR], (EC8101) [19MR], (EC8275) [27MR], (EC8309) [31MR], (EC8410, EC8411, EC8412) [21AP], (EC8778, EC8779) [29AP], (EC9008, EC9009) [7MY], (EC9035, EC9036) [11MY], (EC9114) [13MY], (EC9214, EC9215, EC9223) [21MY], (EC9451, EC9452, EC9453, EC9454), (EC9477) [5JN], (EC9617) [15JN], (EC9808), (EC9809, EC9810, EC9812, EC9814) [24JN], (EC10043) [17JY], (EC10103, EC10104), (EC10105) [21JY], (EC10188), (EC10189) [23JY], (EC10513, EC10514) [6AU], (EC10546, EC10548) [7AU], (EC10616, EC10618) [9SE], (EC10854, EC10855) [14SE], (EC10988, EC10989, EC10990), (EC10995, EC10996) [17SE], (EC11053) [18SE], (EC11294) [26SE], (EC11387, EC11389, EC11390, EC11392) [1OC], (EC11443, EC11444, EC11445, EC11446) [5OC], (EC11518), (EC11521, EC11522, EC11523) [6OC], (EC11594, EC11595, EC11596, EC11598) [9OC], (EC11839, EC11840) [21OC], (EC11896, EC11897), (EC11898, EC11900, EC11902, EC11903, EC11904), (EC11966) [17DE], (EC12348, EC12349, EC12350, EC12351, EC12352, EC12353, EC12354, EC12355, EC12356) [18DE] ------pesticide tolerance final rule, (EC5969, EC5970, EC5971, EC5972, EC5973, EC5974), (EC5982, EC5983, EC5985, EC5987, EC5988, EC5989, EC5996), (EC6080), (EC6113) [27JA], (EC7271, EC7272, EC7273, EC7274, EC7275, EC7276, EC7277, EC7278, EC7280, EC7281), (EC7316) [24FE], (EC7987) [16MR], (EC8067) [18MR], (EC8236, EC8237) [26MR], (EC8413, EC8414, EC8415) [21AP], (EC8667, EC8668), (EC8669, EC8670) [27AP], (EC8840) [4MY], (EC8942, EC8943, EC8944, EC8945, EC8946, EC8947, EC8948, EC8949, EC8950, EC8951, EC8952) [5MY], (EC9096, EC9097, EC9098, EC9099) [12MY], (EC9113, EC9115) [13MY], (EC9577) [11JN], (EC9614, EC9615, EC9616) [15JN], (EC9811, EC9813) [24JN], (EC9860) [25JN], (EC10152, EC10153) [22JY], (EC10190) [23JY], (EC10269) [24JY], (EC10388) [29JY], (EC10458) [3AU], (EC10515) [6AU], (EC10547) [7AU], (EC10615, EC10617), (EC10769) [9SE], (EC10991, EC10992, EC10993, EC10994) [17SE], (EC11054) [18SE], (EC11194) [23SE], (EC11292, EC11293) [26SE], (EC11388, EC11391) [1OC], (EC11516, EC11517), (EC11519, EC11520) [6OC], (EC11593, EC11597) [9OC], (EC11786) [20OC], (EC11899, EC11901, EC11905) [17DE], (EC12357) [18DE] ------pesticide worker protection standards final rule, (EC11977) [17DE] ------preliminary assessment information final rule, (EC6804) [3FE] ------promulgation of action final rule, (EC6081) [27JA], (EC9155) [14MY], (EC9318, EC9319, EC9322) [3JN] ------protection of stratospheric ozone final rule, (EC6774) [3FE], (EC10341) [28JY], (EC11411) [1OC], (EC11455) [5OC] ------Public Water System Program final rule, (EC10819) [10SE] ------Reformulated Gasoline Program final rule, (EC12002) [17DE] ------regulated substances and thresholds for accidental release prevention final rule, (EC6122) [27JA] ------reimbursement to local governments for emergency responses to hazardous substance releases final rule, (EC7087) [11FE] ------reporting regulations final rule, (EC8283) [27MR], (EC9815) [24JN] ------Safe Drinking Water Act final rule, (EC8792) [29AP] ------sediment contamination in surface waters of the U.S. report, (EC7210) [11FE] ------significant new uses of certain chemical substances final rule, (EC5986), (EC6098), (EC6131, EC6132) [27JA], (EC6790), (EC6794, EC6795, EC6810, EC6811, EC6812) [3FE], (EC7314, EC7315), (EC7323, EC7326, EC7349), (EC7351, EC7352) [24FE], (EC7988) [16MR], (EC8852) [4MY], (EC8966) [5MY], (EC10637) [9SE], (EC10837) [11SE], (EC10860) [14SE], (EC11965), (EC11988, EC12000) [17DE] ------solid waste programs final rule, (EC6786), (EC6801) [3FE] ------State clean air assistance agreements final rule, (EC7599) [26FE] ------State sewage sludge management regulations final rule, (EC10761) [9SE] ------State Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Program report, (EC9054) [11MY] ------Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program report, (EC6628) [27JA] ------Superfund report, (EC9053) [11MY] ------toxic chemical release reporting final rule, (EC7313), (EC7327) [24FE], (EC7486) [25FE], (EC8439) [21AP], (EC8583) [22AP] ------uncontrolled hazardous waste sites final rule, (EC7733) [5MR], (EC10280) [24JY], (EC11399, EC11404) [1OC] ------Underground Storage Tank Program final rule, (EC6772, EC6773) [3FE], (EC7319), (EC7331) [24FE], (EC8967) [5MY], (EC10111) [21JY], (EC11398) [1OC], (EC12627) [19DE] ------withdrawal of Federal regulations final rule, (EC7754) [5MR] Executive Office of the President: achievements in aeronautics and space report, (EC10936) [15SE] ------Andean Trade Preference Act report, (EC6995) [4FE] ------approval and implementation of nuclear cooperation agreement, (EC6840) [3FE] ------arms control treaty compliance by the successor states to the former Soviet Union report, (EC9932) [14JY] ------biological and chemical weapons terrorism deterrence programs report, (EC9530) [9JN] ------Bosnian Serbs emergency continuation notice, (EC6833) [3FE] ------budget deferrals report, (EC6751) [3FE], (EC11909) [17DE] ------budget submission report, (EC6752) [3FE] ------CCC budget report, (EC10499) [4AU] ------Chinasat-8 Satellite Program notification, (EC7372) [24FE] ------Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and Their Destruction report, (EC6843, EC6844) [3FE], (EC7735) [5MR] ------Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty report, (EC9935) [14JY] ------coordination of military task force relative to medical and disaster assistance to Kenya and Tanzania report, (EC10848) [11SE] ------Counter-Terrorism Fund notice, (EC11448) [5OC] ------Cyprus question report, (EC6976) [4FE], (EC9486) [5JN] ------destruction of equipment report, (EC7010) [5FE] ------Detargeting Russian Strategic Missiles report, (EC8050) [17MR] ------determination relative to Air Force disclosure of classified information, (EC7071) [11FE] ------determination relative to Pakistan, (EC9352) [3JN] ------determination relative to Vietnam, (EC8558) [21AP] ------District of Columbia criminal justice system budget legislation, (EC9884) [14JY] ------efforts to obtain Iraq's compliance with U.N. Security Council resolution, (EC6835) [3FE], (EC7008) [5FE], (EC8457) [21AP], (EC9868) [25JN], (EC9982) [15JY], (EC12063) [17DE] ------emergency appropriations request, (EC6750) [3FE], (EC7042) [11FE], (EC10841) [11SE], (EC11910, EC11911, EC11912, EC11913, EC11914, EC11915, EC11916, EC11917, EC11918) [17DE] ------emigration laws report, (EC6932, EC6933, EC6934) [3FE], (EC7007), (EC7030) [5FE], (EC9997) [15JY], (EC10541) [6AU] ------Federal Government departments and agencies report, (EC6977) [4FE] ------IMF supplemental appropriations legislation, (EC7042) [11FE] ------national emergency relative to Angola report, (EC6828) [3FE], (EC10778) [9SE], (EC12062) [17DE] ------national emergency relative to Burma report, (EC6190) [27JA], (EC9344) [3JN], (EC12060) [17DE] ------national emergency relative to Colombia report, (EC12061) [17DE] ------national emergency relative to Iran report, (EC6834) [3FE], (EC12058, EC12059) [17DE] ------national emergency relative to Iraq report, (EC10777) [9SE], (EC10845) [11SE] ------national emergency relative to Libya report, (EC6830, EC6831) [3FE], (EC9983) [15JY] ------national emergency relative to Serbia and Montenegro report, (EC9343) [3JN], (EC12057) [17DE] ------national emergency relative to Sudan report, (EC12064, EC12065) [17DE] [[Page 3029]] ------national emergency relative to the Middle East peace process, (EC6832) [3FE], (EC10843) [11SE] ------National Security Strategy report, (EC11921) [17DE] ------negative security assurances report, (EC6217) [27JA] ------notice relative to the lapse of the Export Administration Act, (EC6829) [3FE], (EC8456) [21AP], (EC10844) [11SE] ------nuclear proliferation prevention report, (EC8802) [29AP] ------Office of Administration personnel report, (EC6218) [27JA] ------progress toward a negotiated solution of the Cyprus problem, (EC6838) [3FE], (EC8472) [21AP], (EC10788) [9SE], (EC11283) [25SE], (EC12078) [17DE] ------proposed rescissions of budget authority, (EC7284) [24FE] ------response of President Clinton to the Office of Independent Counsel report on perjury, obstruction of justice and improper sexual conduct, (EC11337) [29SE] ------security of U.S. Embassy in Albania report, (EC10846) [11SE] ------security of U.S. Embassy in Liberia report, (EC11463) [5OC] ------supplemental appropriations request, (EC7283) [24FE], (EC7687) [4MR], (EC7977) [16MR], (EC8172) [24MR], (EC9117) [13MY], (EC9197) [20MY], (EC11219, EC11220) [23SE], (EC12595) [19DE] ------Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe report, (EC9801) [23JN] ------U.S. military action against Iraq report, (EC12425) [18DE] ------U.S. military strikes in Afghanistan relative to terrorist activities report, (EC10847) [11SE] ------U.S. support of the U.N. and NATO efforts in the former Yugoslavian Republics, (EC6842) [3FE], (EC9799) [23JN] ------vacancy report, (EC12446) [18DE] ------wheat gluten trade proclamation and memorandum, (EC9522) [5JN] ------year 2000 computer conversion activities emergency funding report, (EC10842) [11SE], (EC11919) [17DE] Eximbank: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC9990) [15JY] ------Inspector General report, (EC9635) [15JN] ------performance plan report, (EC9892) [14JY] ------report, (EC7979) [16MR], (EC9130) [13MY] ------tied aid credits report, (EC7691) [4MR], (EC7979) [16MR] ------U.S. exports to Canada, (EC11178) [23SE] ------U.S. exports to Chile, (EC12363) [18DE] ------U.S. exports to Fiji, (EC9817) [24JN] ------U.S. exports to Indonesia, (EC6031) [27JA] ------U.S. exports to Mexico, (EC10005) [16JY], (EC10068) [20JY], (EC10878) [14SE] ------U.S. exports to Russia, (EC6029) [27JA], (EC8423) [21AP] ------U.S. exports to Sub-Saharan Africa, (EC9622) [15JN] ------U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China, (EC6030) [27JA], (EC8183) [25MR], (EC9818) [24JN], (EC10773) [9SE] ------U.S. exports to Turkey, (EC9978) [15JY] ------U.S. exports to Turkmenistan, (EC10067) [20JY] ------U.S. exports to Uzbekistan, (EC8184) [25MR] ------U.S. exports to Venezuela, (EC9977) [15JY] FAA: acquisition management system report, (EC8166) [23MR] ------budget report, (EC8766) [27AP] ------foreign aviation authorities assistance report, (EC7467) [24FE], (EC12697) [19DE] ------pilot minimum flight time requirements report, (EC8620) [23AP], (EC8820) [29AP] ------pilot qualifications and training pay report, (EC8157) [23MR] ------Subsonic Noise Reduction Technology Program report, (EC10327) [27JY] Farm Credit Administration: administrative expenses final rule, (EC9816) [24JN] ------disclosures to investors final rule, (EC10106) [21JY], (EC10154) [22JY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6274) [27JA] ------financial report, (EC10770) [9SE] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC6275) [27JA] ------Inspector General report, (EC9164) [14MY] ------loan policies and operations final rule, (EC6001, EC6002) [27JA], (EC7040) [11FE] ------organization final rule, (EC11906) [17DE] ------performance plan report, (EC7838) [9MR] ------report, (EC12106) [17DE] Farm Credit Bank of Texas: report, (EC10591) [7AU] Farm Credit Bank of Wichita: report, (EC9065) [11MY] Farm Service Agency: Boll Weevil Eradication Loan Program final rule, (EC7767) [9MR] ------Dairy Indemnity Payment Program final rule, (EC8842) [4MY] ------loans final rule, (EC8841) [4MY] ------tobacco allotments and quotas final rule, (EC7282) [24FE], (EC9116) [13MY] ------Tree Assistance Program final rule, (EC6741) [3FE] FBI: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act final rule, (EC8066) [17MR] ------national instant criminal background check system for purchase of firearms final rule, (EC12183) [17DE] FCC: access charge reform final rule, (EC6137) [27JA] ------advanced television systems relative to existing broadcast service final rule, (EC7989) [16MR] ------allow non-U.S. licensed space stations to provide domestic and international satellite service final rule, (EC6135) [27JA] ------assessment and collection of regulatory fees final rule, (EC10071) [20JY] ------automatic vehicle monitoring systems final rule, (EC8450) [21AP], (EC10424) [31JY] ------billed party preference final rule, (EC7357) [24FE] ------Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act implementation final rule, (EC6138) [27JA], (EC11605) [9OC] ------closed captioning and video description of video programming final rule, (EC12005) [17DE] ------Coast Guard vessel traffic services final rule, (EC11604) [9OC] ------commercial availability of navigation devices final rule, (EC10161) [22JY] ------commercial mobile radio services final rule, (EC7868) [10MR] ------comparative hearing process final rule, (EC10894) [15SE] ------competitive market conditions report, (EC11658) [12OC] ------confidential information final rule, (EC10838) [11SE] ------digital devices final rule, (EC9331) [3JN] ------enhanced 911 emergency calling system final rule, (EC6159) [27JA] ------equal employment opportunities guidelines final rule, (EC7826) [9MR] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6276) [27JA] ------Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service final rule, (EC8763) [27AP], (EC9334) [3JN], (EC10284) [24JY] ------final rule, (EC8317) [31MR] ------finder's preference final rule, (EC10939) [16SE] ------FM broadcast stations final rule, (EC6134), (EC6139, EC6140, EC6141, EC6142, EC6143, EC6144, EC6145, EC6146, EC6147, EC6148, EC6149, EC6152, EC6153, EC6154, EC6155, EC6156, EC6157) [27JA], (EC6816, EC6817, EC6818) [3FE], (EC7097, EC7098, EC7099, EC7100, EC7101, EC7102, EC7103, EC7104, EC7105, EC7106), (EC7107) [11FE], (EC7603, EC7604, EC7605), (EC7606, EC7607, EC7608, EC7609, EC7610) [26FE], (EC7631, EC7632, EC7633, EC7634, EC7635, EC7636, EC7638, EC7639, EC7640, EC7641, EC7642) [2MR], (EC7867) [10MR], (EC7913) [11MR], (EC7940) [12MR], (EC8143, EC8145, EC8146, EC8147, EC8148, EC8149, EC8150) [23MR], (EC8447, EC8448, EC8449) [21AP], (EC8795, EC8796, EC8797) [29AP], (EC9015, EC9016) [7MY], (EC9323, EC9325, EC9326, EC9327, EC9328, EC9330, EC9332, EC9333) [3JN], (EC9479, EC9480, EC9481) [5JN], (EC10281, EC10282), (EC10283, EC10285, EC10286, EC10287, EC10288, EC10289) [24JY], (EC10349) [28JY], (EC10399) [30JY], (EC10461) [3AU], (EC10821, EC10822, EC10824) [10SE], (EC10892, EC10893) [15SE], (EC11297) [26SE], (EC11306, EC11307, EC11308, EC11309) [28SE], (EC11413) [1OC], (EC11690, EC11691, EC11692, EC11693, EC11694, EC11695, EC11696) [19OC], (EC12007, EC12008, EC12009, EC12010), (EC12011, EC12012, EC12014, EC12015, EC12016, EC12017, EC12019, EC12020, EC12021, EC12022, EC12024) [17DE], (EC12405, EC12406, EC12407, EC12408, EC12409, EC12410, EC12411) [18DE] ------foreign participation in U.S. telecommunications market final rule, (EC6136) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7602) [26FE], (EC11421) [1OC] ------GHz frequency band final rule, (EC6158) [27JA], (EC7108) [11FE], (EC7355) [24FE], (EC7827) [9MR], (EC9104) [12MY], (EC9124) [13MY], (EC11197) [23SE], (EC11242) [24SE], (EC12630) [19DE] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC12107) [17DE] ------local exchange carriers final rule, (EC6150, EC6151) [27JA] ------main studio and local public inspection files of broadcast television and radio stations final rule, (EC10823) [10SE] ------maritime communications final rule, (EC7637) [2MR], (EC9103) [12MY] ------MHz frequency band final rule, (EC7356) [24FE], (EC10940) [16SE], (EC11678) [16OC], (EC11960) [17DE] ------microwave relocation final rule, (EC7828) [9MR], (EC7866) [10MR] ------minimum distance separations final rule, (EC10012) [16JY] ------minority and female ownership of mass media facilities final rule, (EC12413) [18DE] ------mobile radio service providers final rule, (EC6133) [27JA], (EC7601) [26FE], (EC9666) [17JN] ------Multipoint Distribution Service final rule, (EC9329) [3JN], (EC12023) [17DE] ------National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Board of Directors final rule, (EC9335) [3JN], (EC12018) [17DE] ------personal communications services final rule, (EC7869) [10MR], (EC8318) [31MR], (EC11296) [26SE] ------radio astronomy coordination zone final rule, (EC11198) [23SE] ------radio frequency radiation final rule, (EC9478) [5JN], (EC10398) [30JY] ------relief from State and local regulations final rule, (EC9123) [13MY] ------spectrum requirements for public safety agency communications final rule, (EC12006) [17DE] ------streamlining of radio technical rules final rule, (EC10162) [22JY] ------Telecommunications Act implementation final rule, (EC7990) [16MR], (EC8144) [23MR], (EC9683) [18JN], (EC10161) [22JY], (EC10350) [28JY], (EC12412, EC12414) [18DE] ------telephone number portability final rule, (EC9324) [3JN], (EC12415) [18DE] ------toll free service access codes final rule, (EC8446) [21AP] ------wireless telecommunications carriers final rule, (EC10820) [10SE], (EC12013) [17DE] FCIC: canola and rapeseed final rule, (EC6744) [3FE] ------corn final rule, (EC6742, EC6748) [3FE] [[Page 3030]] ------crop insurance regulations final rule, (EC6746) [3FE], (EC7575, EC7576, EC7577, EC7578), (EC7579, EC7580, EC7581, EC7582, EC7583, EC7584, EC7585, EC7586, EC7587, EC7588, EC7589, EC7590, EC7591, EC7592, EC7593, EC7594, EC7595) [26FE], (EC7720, EC7721, EC7722, EC7723) [5MR], (EC7972, EC7973) [16MR], (EC8178) [25MR], (EC8308) [31MR], (EC11877, EC11878) [17DE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8011) [16MR] ------peas final rule, (EC6004) [27JA], (EC6747) [3FE] ------potatoes final rule, (EC6745) [3FE] ------public information final rule, (EC6749) [3FE] ------report, (EC9618) [15JN], (EC12447) [18DE] ------sorghum final rule, (EC6743) [3FE] FDA: administrative practices and procedures final rule, (EC12036) [17DE] ------animal drug use final rule, (EC6176) [27JA], (EC7693) [4MR], (EC7914) [11MR], (EC9826) [24JN], (EC10362) [29JY] ------animal drug use labeling final rule ------antibiotic drugs final rule, (EC11260) [25SE] ------beverages final rule, (EC9911) [14JY], (EC10660) [9SE] ------biological products final rule, (EC10661) [9SE] ------carcinogenicity testing final rule, (EC6172) [27JA] ------Center for Devices and Radiological Health final rule, (EC6177) [27JA] ------drug labeling final rule, (EC9338) [3JN], (EC10010) [16JY], (EC12037, EC12039) [17DE], (EC12638) [19DE] ------drug packaging final rule, (EC12041) [17DE] ------exemption from State and local cigarette and smokeless tobacco requirements final rule, (EC6171) [27JA] ------financial disclosure by clinical investigators final rule, (EC7110) [11FE], (EC10072) [20JY] ------food additives final rule, (EC6819, EC6820), (EC6821, EC6822) [3FE], (EC7359, EC7360, EC7361, EC7362, EC7363) [24FE], (EC7488, EC7489) [25FE], (EC7629) [2MR], (EC7715) [4MR], (EC7982) [16MR], (EC8316) [31MR], (EC8432, EC8433) [21AP], (EC8977) [5MY], (EC9017, EC9018) [7MY], (EC9336, EC9337, EC9339, EC9340) [3JN], (EC9533) [9JN], (EC9980, EC9981) [15JY], (EC10019) [16JY], (EC10201, EC10202) [23JY], (EC10365, EC10366) [29JY], (EC10663, EC10664) [9SE], (EC11121, EC11122) [23SE], (EC11460) [5OC], (EC11606) [9OC], (EC12025, EC12026, EC12027, EC12029, EC12030, EC12031, EC12034), (EC12040, EC12046, EC12047) [17DE], (EC12416), (EC12420, EC12421, EC12422) [18DE], (EC12631) [19DE] ------food irradiation in processing, production, and handling final rule, (EC6169, EC6170) [27JA], (EC10665) [9SE], (EC11118) [23SE] ------food labeling final rule, (EC6165, EC6167, EC6173) [27JA], (EC7487) [25FE], (EC7630) [2MR], (EC7864) [10MR], (EC8315) [31MR], (EC8451) [21AP], (EC9274, EC9276) [22MY], (EC9797) [23JN], (EC10011, EC10013, EC10014), (EC10015, EC10016, EC10017, EC10018, EC10020, EC10021) [16JY], (EC10163) [22JY], (EC10462) [3AU], (EC12033), (EC12038) [17DE] ------insulin final rule, (EC11259) [25SE] ------lather brushes final rule, (EC9275) [22MY], (EC9798) [23JN] ------mammography standards final rule, (EC6168) [27JA], (EC12045) [17DE] ------medical devices final rule, (EC6166, EC6175, EC6178) [27JA], (EC9019) [7MY], (EC9125) [13MY], (EC9628, EC9629) [15JN], (EC10519) [6AU], (EC10561) [7AU], (EC10666) [9SE], (EC11005) [17SE], (EC11063, EC11064) [18SE], (EC11117) [23SE], (EC11261) [25SE], (EC11459) [5OC], (EC11793) [20OC], (EC12028, EC12032, EC12035), (EC12042, EC12043) [17DE], (EC12419) [18DE], (EC12632) [19DE] ------new drug application final rule, (EC6823) [3FE], (EC8978) [5MY], (EC12044) [17DE] ------over-the-counter drugs final rule, (EC10659, EC10662) [9SE], (EC11119, EC11120) [23SE], (EC12417), (EC12418) [18DE] ------positron emission tomography drug products final rule, (EC6174) [27JA] ------premarket approval applications final rule, (EC7109) [11FE] FDIC: Affordable Housing Advisory Board report, (EC6973) [4FE], (EC8832) [30AP], (EC11935) [17DE] ------Affordable Housing Disposition Program report, (EC11934) [17DE] ------compliance and consumer affairs report, (EC8787) [29AP] ------deposit insurance final rule, (EC9154) [14MY] ------disclosure of information final rule, (EC8707) [27AP] ------economically depressed regions final rule, (EC7727) [5MR] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8012) [16MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC7137) [11FE] ------independent audits and reporting requirements final rule, (EC6032) [27JA] ------insured State banks and insured savings associations final rule, (EC11936) [17DE] ------interest on deposits final rule, (EC7597) [26FE] ------international banking regulations final rule, (EC8594) [23AP] ------merger decisions report, (EC12607) [19DE] ------municipal securities brokers or dealers report, (EC9086) [11MY] ------performance plan report, (EC7138) [11FE] ------report, (EC10220) [23JY] ------resolution and receivership final rule, (EC10361) [29JY] ------risk-based capital standards final rule, (EC6762) [3FE], (EC11233, EC11234) [24SE] ------strategic plan report, (EC10882) [14SE] ------unsafe and unsound banking practices final rule, (EC8683) [27AP], (EC11100) [23SE] ------utilization of private sector report, (EC9043) [11MY] ------year 2000 problem final rule, (EC12606) [19DE] FEC: budget request report, (EC7001) [4FE], (EC12714) [19DE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6278) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8074) [18MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC8871) [4MY] ------recommendations for legislative action report, (EC8488) [21AP] ------report, (EC9370) [3JN] ------strategic plan report, (EC6277) [27JA] Federal Bar Association: report, (EC8619) [23AP] Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council: Inspector General report, (EC12438) [18DE] ------report, (EC8605) [23AP], (EC10417) [31JY] Federal Highway Administration: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act report, (EC6992) [4FE], (EC12481) [18DE] ------safety fitness procedures final rule, (EC12410) [18DE] Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund: report, (EC8836) [30AP], (EC9005) [5MY] Federal Housing Finance Board: Affordable Housing Program final rule, (EC9217) [21MY] ------community investment cash advance programs final rule, (EC11938) [17DE] ------compensation and conflict-of-interest rules for employees final rule, (EC9796) [23JN] ------Federal home loan bank bylaws final rule, (EC6034) [27JA], (EC10395) [30JY], (EC11939) [17DE] ------Federal home loan bank financial disclosures final rule, (EC10517) [6AU] ------Federal home loan bank standby letters of credit final rule, (EC11937) [17DE] ------final rule, (EC7485) [25FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7841) [9MR], (EC10221) [23JY] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC7840) [9MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6279) [27JA], (EC9105) [12MY], (EC9131) [13MY] ------management report, (EC6279) [27JA] ------membership eligibility final rule, (EC6763) [3FE], (EC10069) [20JY], (EC10460) [3AU] ------report, (EC9308) [3JN], (EC10031) [16JY] ------salary structure report, (EC7928) [12MR] Federal Labor Relations Authority: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6281) [27JA] ------Federal sector labor relations laws final rule, (EC11245) [24SE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7736) [5MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC6280) [27JA], (EC9023) [7MY] ------unfair labor practice proceedings final rule, (EC8186) [25MR], (EC12448, EC12449) [18DE] Federal Maritime Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6283) [27JA] ------filing and service fees final rule, (EC11326) [28SE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8013) [16MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC8193) [25MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6282) [27JA], (EC9132) [13MY], (EC12108) [17DE] ------management report, (EC6282) [27JA] ------performance plan report, (EC7842) [9MR] ------report, (EC8758) [27AP] ------service contract filing requirements final rule, (EC6928) [3FE] Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6284) [27JA] ------Inspector General report, (EC7702) [4MR] Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC12109) [17DE] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC7381) [24FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC12109) [17DE] ------performance plan report, (EC8112) [19MR] Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Fund: report, (EC8837) [30AP] Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: correction of administrative errors final rule, (EC7139) [11FE], (EC8983) [5MY] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7613) [26FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC12110) [17DE] ------thrift savings plan loans final rule, (EC10863) [14SE] Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund: report, (EC8838) [30AP] FEMA: Defense Production Act report, (EC6033) [27JA] ------disaster assistance final rule, (EC8552) [21AP], (EC8821) [29AP] ------flood elevation determinations final rule, (EC7770, EC7773, EC7776, EC7778, EC7779, EC7780, EC7782, EC7783, EC7784, EC7787), (EC7789, EC7790, EC7791, EC7792, EC7793, EC7794, EC7795, EC7796, EC7798, EC7803, EC7804, EC7805, EC7807, EC7808, EC7809, EC7812, EC7813, EC7814, EC7817, EC7818) [9MR], (EC8597, EC8598, EC8599, EC8600, EC8601, EC8602, EC8603, EC8604) [23AP], (EC11101, EC11103, EC11105) [23SE], (EC11235, EC11236), (EC11239, EC11240) [24SE], (EC12364, EC12365, EC12366, EC12368) [18DE], (EC12610, EC12612) [19DE] ------flood insurance eligibility final rule, (EC8595, EC8596) [23AP], (EC11102) [23SE], (EC11238) [24SE], (EC12608, EC12609) [19DE] ------flood mitigation assistance final rule, (EC7774) [9MR] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7839) [9MR] [[Page 3031]] ------list of communities eligible for the sale of flood insurance final rule, (EC7771, EC7775, EC7781, EC7786), (EC7797, EC7800, EC7802, EC7811, EC7816) [9MR], (EC10550) [7AU] ------National Flood Insurance Program final rule, (EC7801) [9MR], (EC8424) [21AP] ------suspension of community eligibility final rule, (EC7772, EC7777, EC7785, EC7788), (EC7799, EC7806, EC7810, EC7815) [9MR], (EC9893) [14JY], (EC11104) [23SE], (EC11237) [24SE], (EC11773) [20OC], (EC12367) [18DE], (EC12611) [19DE] FERC: fee schedule final rule, (EC9482) [5JN] ------fuel cost adjustments final rule, (EC11534) [6OC] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC8192) [25MR] ------interstate natural gas pipelines business practice standards final rule, (EC9055) [11MY], (EC11199, EC11200) [23SE] ------licensing of hydroelectric projects final rule, (EC6160, EC6161) [27JA] ------open access same-time information system and standards of conduct final rule, (EC9825) [24JN] ------property accounting regulations final rule, (EC7991) [16MR] Financial Crimes Enforcement Network: Bank Secrecy Act final rule, (EC7063, EC7064) [11FE], (EC11632) [10OC] Financial Management Service: administrative wage garnishment final rule, (EC9028) [7MY], (EC11212) [23SE], (EC11265) [25SE], (EC11821) [20OC], (EC12475) [18DE] Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission: report, (EC7169) [11FE] FRS: appraisal standards for Federal transactions final rule, (EC12361) [18DE] ------bank holding companies and change in bank control final rule, (EC8292) [30MR] ------bank regulations final rule, (EC11932) [17DE] ------cancellation of reserve bank capital stock final rule, (EC10194) [23JY] ------capital guidelines final rule, (EC10549) [7AU] ------consumer leasing final rule, (EC11395) [1OC] ------depository institutions reserve requirements final rule, (EC8312) [31MR] ------electronic funds transfer final rule, (EC8051) [17MR], (EC11397) [1OC] ------equal credit opportunity final rule, (EC6020) [27JA], (EC8422) [21AP] ------expanded examination cycle for small insured institutions final rule, (EC8313) [31MR] ------expanded examination cycle for U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks final rule, (EC11195) [23SE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7025) [5FE], (EC7703) [4MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC8298) [30MR] ------home mortgage disclosure regulations final rule, (EC11394) [1OC] ------Inspector General report, (EC6251) [27JA], (EC9363) [3JN], (EC12094) [17DE] ------leverage standards final rule, (EC9532) [9JN] ------loans to member banks and holding companies report, (EC7927) [12MR] ------management report, (EC6251) [27JA] ------markets for small business and commercial mortgage related securities report, (EC11771) [20OC] ------membership of State banking institutions final rule, (EC10195) [23JY] ------monetary policy report, (EC10603) [7AU] ------profitability of credit card operations of depository institutions report, (EC11653) [12OC] ------Regulatory System for Government Securities report, (EC8662) [23AP] ------report, (EC9462) [5JN] ------retail banking services report, (EC9894) [14JY] ------risk-based capital standards final rule, (EC6019) [27JA], (EC11097) [23SE] ------savings disclosures final rule, (EC10459) [3AU] ------securities credit transactions final rule, (EC7076) [11FE], (EC10319) [27JY], (EC12604) [19DE] ------security procedures final rule, (EC10196) [23JY] ------truth in lending final rule, (EC6018) [27JA] ------truth in savings final rule, (EC10459) [3AU], (EC11396) [1OC] FTC: adjudicative proceedings final rule, (EC10308) [24JY] ------amplifiers utilized in home entertainment products final rule, (EC10207) [23JY] ------antitrust mutual assistance agreements report, (EC6991) [4FE] ------appliance labeling final rule, (EC10112) [21JY] ------Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act report, (EC8071) [18MR] ------dry cell batteries final rule, (EC6163) [27JA] ------energy and water consumption final rule, (EC6164) [27JA], (EC11116) [23SE] ------enforcement policy final rule, (EC10290) [24JY] ------environmental marketing claims final rule, (EC9056) [11MY] ------Fair Debt Collection Practices Act report, (EC8425) [21AP] ------feather and down products final rule, (EC10825) [10SE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6285) [27JA] ------foreign language advertising and sales materials final rule, (EC10290) [24JY] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7874) [10MR], (EC8113) [19MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC8984) [5MY] ------individual reference services report, (EC6974) [4FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6286) [27JA], (EC9544) [9JN] ------negative option plans final rule, (EC10895) [15SE] ------premerger notification final rule, (EC10324) [27JY] ------records and information final rule, (EC9937) [14JY] ------report, (EC9947) [14JY] ------rules of practice final rule, (EC7358) [24FE] ------Textile Fiber Products Identification Act implementation final rule, (EC10208) [23JY] ------textile fiber products identification and wool and fur products labeling regulations final rule, (EC8151) [23MR] ------U.S. origin claims, (EC6162) [27JA] GAO: bid protest report, (EC7374) [24FE] ------Capitol Preservation Fund report, (EC11581) [6OC] ------Congressional Award Foundation report, (EC9562) [9JN] ------employees detailed to congressional committees report, (EC7227) [11FE], (EC10810) [9SE] ------historical information and statistics regarding rescissions report, (EC9861) [25JN] ------investigations, audits, and evaluations report, (EC6287, EC6288, EC6289, EC6290) [27JA], (EC7140) [11FE], (EC7382) [24FE], (EC8287) [27MR], (EC8985) [5MY], (EC10587) [7AU], (EC10985) [16SE], (EC12101) [17DE] ------IRS audit report, (EC6291) [27JA] ------reports, (EC6243, EC6244) [27JA], (EC7128, EC7141) [11FE], (EC7500) [25FE], (EC8330) [31MR], (EC8982) [5MY], (EC9542) [9JN], (EC9572) [10JN], (EC10030) [16JY], (EC10218) [23JY], (EC10585) [7AU], (EC10880) [14SE], (EC11707) [19OC], (EC12088) [17DE], (EC12436) [18DE] ------retirement system report, (EC6852) [3FE] ------special impoundment message report, (EC8767) [28AP], (EC9456) [5JN], (EC11684) [19OC] Girl Scouts: report, (EC8716) [27AP] GPO: ``GPO Access'' computer on-line retrieval system report, (EC7165) [11FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6352) [27JA], (EC9364) [3JN] ------management report, (EC6352) [27JA] GSA: acquisition regulations final rule, (EC7142), (EC7143, EC7144, EC7145, EC7146, EC7147, EC7148, EC7149, EC7150, EC7151, EC7152, EC7153, EC7154, EC7155, EC7156, EC7157) [11FE], (EC7501, EC7502, EC7503, EC7504, EC7505, EC7506, EC7507, EC7508, EC7509, EC7510, EC7511, EC7512, EC7513, EC7514, EC7515, EC7516) [25FE], (EC8014) [16MR], (EC8585) [22AP], (EC9940) [14JY], (EC10171) [22JY], (EC10475, EC10476) [3AU], (EC11806) [20OC], (EC12111) [17DE], (EC12652) [19DE] ------Architectural Barriers Act report, (EC7968) [12MR] ------audit report, (EC12651) [19DE] ------child care services for Federal employees legislation, (EC7875) [10MR] ------cost of operating privately owned vehicles report, (EC11286) [25SE] ------Federal Employees Clean Air Act report, (EC7158) [11FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC9288) [22MY] ------Inspector General report, (EC6292, EC6293) [27JA], (EC9493) [5JN], (EC10028) [16JY], (EC12112) [17DE] ------management report, (EC6292, EC6293) [27JA] ------performance plan report, (EC8015) [16MR] ------utilization and donation of Federal personal property report, (EC9066) [11MY] Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation: report, (EC7069) [11FE] Holocaust Memorial Museum: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC11333) [28SE] ------Inspector General report, (EC11333) [28SE] House of Representatives: personal financial disclosure statements report, (EC9941), (EC9953) [14JY] ------receipts and expenditures report, (EC7615) [26FE], (EC9184) [19MY], (EC10540) [6AU], (EC11807) [20OC] Indian Arts and Crafts Board: protection of products final rule, (EC7170) [11FE] Inland Waterways Users Board: report, (EC12669) [19DE] INS: adjustment of status to persons admitted for permanent residence final rule, (EC6421, EC6423) [27JA], (EC8121) [19MR], (EC9498) [5JN], (EC9639) [15JN], (EC9803) [23JN], (EC10478) [3AU] ------business persons final rule, (EC7179) [11FE] ------deportation procedures for certain aliens final rule, (EC6422) [27JA] ------detention and release of criminal aliens final rule, (EC9499) [5JN] ------employment requirements final rule, (EC9838, EC9839) [24JN] ------final rule, (EC6424) [27JA], (EC7259) [12FE], (EC12182) [17DE] ------fingerprinting and background checks relative to immigration benefits and naturalization final rule, (EC8302) [30MR] ------health care workers final rule, (EC11819) [20OC] ------immigration examination fee final rule, (EC10679) [9SE] ------nonimmigrant classification final rule, (EC12476) [18DE] ------nonimmigrant students seeking off-campus employment final rule, (EC9802) [23JN] ------regulatory definition of arriving aliens final rule, (EC8876) [4MY] ------screening requirements of carriers final rule, (EC8875) [4MY] ------suspension of deportations and cancellation of removals final rule, (EC11628) [9OC], (EC11820) [20OC] Inter-American Foundation: report, (EC8614) [23AP] International Trade Administration: antidumping and countervailing duty orders final rule, (EC8304) [30MR], (EC8651) [23AP] ------Cooperative Agreement Program for American Businesses in Russia and the New Independent States final rule, (EC10464) [3AU] ------watches final rule, (EC7912) [10MR] Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin: financial report, (EC10504) [4AU] [[Page 3032]] IRS: accounting period and method changes final rule, (EC6681) [27JA], (EC7758) [5MR], (EC9180) [18MY], (EC9793) [22JN], (EC12579) [18DE] ------adoption assistance final rule, (EC6637) [27JA] ------adoption taxpayer identification numbers final rule, (EC6638) [27JA] ------amortizable bond premium final rule, (EC6714) [27JA] ------applicable percentage final rule, (EC10869) [14SE] ------application procedures for qualified intermediary status and withholding agreements final rule, (EC8338) [31MR] ------appreciation in employer securities final rule, (EC8566) [21AP] ------bankruptcy final rule, (EC11575) [6OC] ------Barry I. Fredricks v. Commissioner final rule, (EC10928) [15SE] ------basis reduction due to discharge of indebtedness final rule, (EC12329) [17DE] ------bond issues final rule, (EC12575) [18DE] ------bows and arrows tax rates final rule, (EC6668) [27JA] ------business enterprise continuity final rule, (EC6952) [3FE] ------business start-up expenditures final rule, (EC12583) [18DE] ------cafeteria plans tax treatment final rule, (EC12305) [17DE] ------cash or deferred arrangements final rule, (EC6673) [27JA] ------census tracts final rule, (EC12577) [18DE] ------changes in accounting periods and methods final rule, (EC8571) [21AP] ------charitable remainder trusts final rule, (EC6651) [27JA], (EC8097) [18MR], (EC12312) [17DE] ------church plans final rule, (EC10456) [31JY] ------Clara K. Hoover v. Commissioner final rule, (EC10927) [15SE] ------Clark D. and Janis L. Pulliam v. Commissioner final rule, (EC12325) [17DE] ------classification of taxes collected final rule, (EC7472) [24FE] ------computer programs classification final rule, (EC11754) [19OC] ------contracts with reserves based on segregated asset accounts final rule, (EC6655) [27JA] ------contributions to foreign partnerships final rule, (EC7570) [25FE] ------conversion to Euro by members of the European Union final rule, (EC7474) [24FE], (EC10457) [31JY] ------coordinated issue final rule, (EC12708) [19DE] ------corporate reorganizations final rule, (EC7571) [25FE] ------cost-sharing payments final rule, (EC6713) [27JA] ------covenants not to compete final rule, (EC11172) [23SE] ------debt instruments issue price final rule, (EC6639, EC6658), (EC6709) [27JA], (EC6943) [3FE], (EC7569) [25FE], (EC8232) [25MR], (EC8650) [23AP], (EC9267) [21MY], (EC10414) [30JY], (EC10872) [14SE], (EC11266) [25SE], (EC11859, EC11860) [21OC], (EC12576) [18DE] ------decision action final rule, (EC7215) [11FE] ------deductions final rule, (EC10488) [3AU] ------defined benefit pension plan final rule, (EC6683) [27JA] ------defined gross income final rule, (EC8387) [1AP] ------definition of reasonable basis final rule, (EC12306) [17DE] ------deposits of excise taxes final rule, (EC6693) [27JA] ------differential earnings rate for mutual life insurance companies final rule, (EC8044) [16MR] ------disaster losses final rule, (EC7667) [2MR] ------disclaimer of interest and powers final rule, (EC6684) [27JA] ------dispositions of certain life estates final rule, (EC6948) [3FE] ------distribution of controlled corporation stocks and securities final rule, (EC9182) [18MY] ------domestic asset, liability, and investment yield percentages for foreign companies conducting insurance business in the U.S. final rule, (EC9268) [21MY] ------earned income tax credit eligibility requirements final rule, (EC9962) [14JY] ------electronic funds transfer final rule, (EC6653) [27JA], (EC9181) [18MY] ------eligible deferred compensation plans final rule, (EC6958) [3FE] ------Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System final rule, (EC7911) [10MR] ------employer-provided contributions or benefits final rule, (EC6656, EC6675) [27JA] ------employment taxes final rule, (EC6946) [3FE], (EC10535) [6AU] ------empowerment zone employment credit final rule, (EC6715) [27JA] ------enterprise zones final rule, (EC12577) [18DE] ------environmental remediation costs final rule, (EC10868) [14SE] ------estate and gift tax martial deduction final rule, (EC10926) [15SE] ------exemption from tax on corporations and certain trusts final rule, (EC7859) [9MR] ------Federal employment tax deposits final rule, (EC9730) [18JN] ------filing procedures final rule, (EC12704) [19DE] ------final rule, (EC6640), (EC6698) [27JA], (EC7216) [11FE], (EC8562, EC8567, EC8568) [21AP] ------Fluor v. U.S. final rule, (EC12574) [18DE] ------foreign company income final rule, (EC6654) [27JA] ------foreign sales corporation transfer pricing final rule, (EC11217) [23SE] ------foreign tax credit final rule, (EC6677) [27JA], (EC6959) [3FE] ------former Indian reservations in Oklahoma final rule, (EC10925) [15SE] ------fuel production credit final rule, (EC9151) [13MY] ------gasoline and diesel fuel excise tax final rule, (EC6682) [27JA] ------general business credit final rule, (EC6644) [27JA] ------Golden Belt Telephone Cooperative v. Commissioner final rule, (EC9033) [7MY] ------grace period interest final rule, (EC6652) [27JA] ------higher education tuition and related expenses final rule, (EC6705) [27JA], (EC10873) [14SE] ------HIPAA Group market rules final rule, (EC6696, EC6697) [27JA] ------hybrid arrangements final rule, (EC6942) [3FE], (EC9853) [24JN] ------income from sales of inventory involving possessions of the U.S. final rule, (EC11835) [20OC] ------income tax return preparer penalties final rule, (EC6647) [27JA] ------income tax withholding on compensation paid to nonresident aliens by a foreign transportation entity final rule, (EC9448) [4JN] ------installment obligations received from liquidating corporations final rule, (EC6955) [3FE] ------interest abatement final rule, (EC126705) [19DE] ------interest continuity final rule, (EC6952, EC6960) [3FE], (EC11512) [5OC] ------interest on underpayments final rule, (EC6662) [27JA] ------interest rate determination final rule, (EC6636) [27JA], (EC8124) [19MR], (EC9576) [10JN], (EC10970, EC10972) [16SE] ------investment income final rule, (EC12581) [18DE] ------last-in, first-out inventories final rule, (EC6703) [27JA], (EC6953, EC6957) [3FE], (EC8233) [25MR], (EC8337) [31MR], (EC9152) [13MY], (EC9431) [3JN], (EC10186) [22JY], (EC10870) [14SE], (EC10971) [16SE], (EC11168, EC11169, EC11171) [23SE] ------limitations on the use of certain losses and credits final rule, (EC6666) [27JA], (EC8098) [18MR] ------long-term care insurance contracts final rule, (EC12313) [17DE] ------look-back method in de minimis cases final rule, (EC6670) [27JA], (EC6947) [3FE], (EC10147) [21JY] ------low-income housing credit final rule, (EC6669) [27JA], (EC7218) [11FE], (EC8123) [19MR], (EC9852) [24JN], (EC11218) [23SE] ------magnetic media filing requirements final rule, (EC6659) [27JA], (EC9999) [15JY] ------maquiladora industry coordinated issue final rule, (EC7617) [26FE] ------Market Segment Specialization Program audit techniques final rule, (EC6646) [27JA] ------McCormick v. Peterson final rule, (EC10929) [15SE] ------medical savings accounts final rule, (EC11510) [5OC] ------mental health parity final rule, (EC6671) [27JA] ------methods of signing final rule, (EC6649) [27JA] ------minimum distribution requirements final rule, (EC6645) [27JA] ------motor vehicle industry final rule, (EC11576) [6OC] ------mutual life insurance companies final rule, (EC10415) [30JY] ------Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act final rule, (EC12592) [18DE] ------nonqualified preferred stock final rule, (EC6708) [27JA] ------notice final rule, (EC10536) [6AU], (EC10831) [10SE], (EC11170) [23SE], (EC11862) [21OC] ------nuclear decommissioning funds final rule, (EC6944) [3FE] ------nursery growers farming exception final rule, (EC6701) [27JA] ------obligations of States and political subdivisions final rule, (EC6949) [3FE] ------optional preretirement benefit forms final rule, (EC9450) [4JN] ------Pacific Enterprises and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner final rule, (EC6688) [27JA] ------partnerships and branches final rule, (EC8559, EC8560) [21AP] ------passive foreign investment company shareholders final rule, (EC6067) [27JA] ------Paul A. Bilzerian v. U.S. final rule, (EC9731) [18JN] ------payment by credit card and debit card final rule, (EC12319) [17DE] ------Presidentially declared disasters final rule, (EC6650) [27JA], (EC12582) [18DE] ------private delivery services final rule, (EC11164) [23SE] ------private printing of substitute forms W-2 and W-3 specifications final rule, (EC10037) [16JY] ------publicly traded partnerships final rule, (EC6686) [27JA] ------qualified funeral trusts final rule, (EC6691) [27JA] ------qualified intermediate withholding agreements final rule, (EC8570) [21AP] ------qualified nonrecourse financing final rule, (EC10765) [9SE] ------qualified retirement plans final rule, (EC12706) [19DE] ------qualified small business stock final rule, (EC6695) [27JA], (EC11041) [17SE] ------qualified zone academy bonds final rule, (EC6716) [27JA] ------renewable electricity production credit final rule, (EC9032) [7MY] ------rental agreements modification final rule, (EC6704) [27JA] ------replacement of underground storage tanks at retail gasoline stations final rule, (EC6667) [27JA] ------requirements for privately designed and printed Federal tax return forms final rule, (EC6956) [3FE] ------retirement plan benefits final rule, (EC11040) [17SE], (EC12709) [19DE] ------returns, claims for refunds, credits or abatements final rule, (EC6687, EC6694) [27JA], (EC6954) [3FE], (EC7473) [24FE], (EC7668) [[Page 3033]] [2MR], (EC7910) [10MR], (EC8096) [18MR], (EC8561, EC8563) [21AP], (EC9961) [14JY], (EC10766) [9SE], (EC12580) [18DE] ------returns relating to interest on education loans final rule, (EC6674) [27JA] ------revenue procedure final rule, (EC10573) [7AU], (EC10804) [9SE], (EC11165), (EC11216) [23SE], (EC11683) [16OC] ------revenue ruling final rule, (EC7471) [24FE], (EC8175) [24MR], (EC8565) [21AP], (EC8927) [4MY], (EC9153) [13MY], (EC9294) [22MY], (EC9449) [4JN], (EC9998) [15JY], (EC10099) [20JY], (EC10392, EC10393) [29JY], (EC10455) [31JY], (EC10488) [3AU], (EC11166, EC11167) [23SE], (EC12304, EC12307, EC12308, EC12309, EC12310, EC23111), (EC12314, EC12315, EC12316, EC12317, EC12318, EC12320, EC12321, EC12322, EC12323, EC12324, EC12326, EC12327, EC12328, EC12330, EC12331, EC12332, EC12333) [17DE] ------rewards final rule, (EC10875) [14SE] ------Roth IRA guidelines final rule, (EC6702) [27JA], (EC11173) [23SE], (EC11861) [21OC] ------rulings and determination letters final rule, (EC6663, EC6664, EC6665, EC6672), (EC6678, EC6679, EC6680, EC6690, EC6699, EC6706, EC6711, EC6712), (EC6717) [27JA], (EC6945) [3FE] ------sale of residence from qualified personal residence trust final rule, (EC6700) [27JA] ------salvage value on vessels final rule, (EC10036) [16JY] ------simple IRA plan guidance final rule, (EC6676) [27JA] ------simplified exclusion ratio final rule, (EC6641) [27JA] ------small business taxpayer advance pricing agreements final rule, (EC6950) [3FE] ------source and grouping rules for foreign sales corporation transfer pricing final rule, (EC7716) [4MR] ------special disaster relief final rule, (EC10924) [15SE] ------special motor fuel sales tax final rule, (EC8825) [29AP] ------stock and security transfers to foreign corporations final rule, (EC9794) [22JN] ------structure definition final rule, (EC6710) [27JA] ------subchapter K anti-abuse rule final rule, (EC11439) [1OC] ------tax deposits final rule, (EC7267) [12FE] ------tax forms and instructions final rule, (EC6643, EC6648, EC6657) [27JA], (EC7217) [11FE], (EC8234) [25MR], (EC8564) [21AP], (EC10874, EC10876) [14SE], (EC11165) [23SE], (EC12585) [18DE] ------taxation of DISC income to shareholders final rule, (EC6661) [27JA], (EC12578) [18DE] ------taxation of fringe benefits final rule, (EC8122) [19MR] ------Temporary Assistance for Needy Families final rule, (EC12707) [19DE] ------tenant allowances to retail store operators final rule, (EC11440) [1OC] ------Transwestern Pipeline Co. v. U.S. final rule, (EC6692) [27JA] ------Treasury regulations final rule, (EC10871) [14SE] ------treatment of loans with below-market interest rates final rule, (EC6642) [27JA] ------treatment of warrants as securities final rule, (EC6707) [27JA] ------U.S.-Canada Income Tax Treaty final rule, (EC8569) [21AP] ------utilities industry final rule, (EC11577) [6OC] ------valuation of plan distributions final rule, (EC8572) [21AP] ------weighted average interest rate update final rule, (EC6660), (EC6685) [27JA], (EC6951) [3FE], (EC7759) [5MR], (EC8176) [24MR], (EC9034) [7MY], (EC9430) [3JN], (EC9851) [24JN], (EC10572) [7AU], (EC10767) [9SE], (EC11511) [5OC], (EC12584) [18DE] ------William R. Jackson v. Commissioner final rule, (EC6689) [27JA] ITC: Andean Trade Preference Act report, (EC11671) [12OC] ------appropriations legislation, (EC7031) [5FE] ------Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act report, (EC11671) [12OC] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7920) [11MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6356) [27JA], (EC9550) [9JN], (EC12146) [17DE] ------management report, (EC6356) [27JA] ------rules of practice and procedure final rule, (EC12334) [17DE] ------strategic plan report, (EC12113) [17DE] ------U.S. Trade Agreements Program report, (EC9525) [5JN] James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC12114) [17DE] ------Inspector General report, (EC12114) [17DE] ------report, (EC10426) [31JY] Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission: Inspector General report, (EC12115) [17DE] ------report, (EC6216) [27JA], (EC12644) [19DE] John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: appropriations legislation, (EC7952) [12MR] ------report, (EC11271) [25SE] Judicial Conference of the U.S.: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges legislation, (EC7854) [9MR] ------District Court of the Virgin Islands legislation, (EC10606) [7AU] ------report, (EC8717) [27AP], (EC12477) [18DE] Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc.: report, (EC12478) [18DE] Library of Congress: Capitol Preservation Commission report, (EC6862) [3FE] ------Capitol Preservation Fund report, (EC8354) [1AP], (EC10799) [9SE], (EC11335) [28SE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC10832) [10SE] ------report, (EC10226) [23JY] Little League Baseball, Inc.: report, (EC7855) [9MR] LSC: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC6296) [27JA] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC6295) [27JA] ------strategic plan report, (EC6294) [27JA] Medicare Payment Advisory Commission: report, (EC7862) [9MR], (EC9660) [16JN] Merit Systems Protection Board: appropriations legislation, (EC7717) [4MR] ------Changing Federal Workplace--Employee Perspectives report, (EC8299) [30MR] ------civil service evaluation report, (EC10795) [9SE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6349) [27JA], (EC12116) [17DE] ------Federal supervisors and strategic human resources management report, (EC10306) [24JY] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC6986) [4FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6348) [27JA], (EC12116) [17DE] ------report, (EC8154) [23MR] Minority Business Development Agency: final rule, (EC8347) [1AP] Mississippi River Commission: Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC6847) [3FE] NASA: acquisition regulations final rule, (EC8094, EC8095) [18MR], (EC8231) [25MR], (EC8271) [26MR], (EC8335, EC8336) [31MR], (EC10412) [30JY], (EC11858) [21OC], (EC12302) [17DE] ------appropriations legislation, (EC8169) [23MR] ------contract administration final rule, (EC7212) [11FE], (EC8272) [26MR], (EC9424, EC9425) [3JN], (EC9876) [25JN], (EC9950) [14JY], (EC11213, EC11214, EC11215) [23SE], (EC11327) [28SE] ------extraordinary contractual actions to facilitate the national defense report, (EC6981) [4FE] ------final rule, (EC7953, EC7954, EC7955, EC7956, EC7957, EC7958, EC7959, EC7960, EC7961, EC7962, EC7964) [12MR], (EC8554) [21AP], (EC8652) [23AP] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7255) [12FE] ------Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook final rule, (EC8093) [18MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6297) [27JA], (EC9636) [15JN] ------management report, (EC6297) [27JA] ------Mentor-Protege Program final rule, (EC10922) [15SE] ------operating plan report, (EC11288) [25SE] ------performance plan report, (EC8194) [25MR], (EC9365) [3JN] ------quick closeout procedures final rule, (EC7963) [12MR] ------Subsonic Noise Reduction Technology Program report, (EC10327) [27JY] ------Superfund report, (EC7111) [11FE] National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity: report, (EC7067) [11FE] National Archives and Records Administration: availability and prices of Federal Register publications final rule, (EC6298) [27JA] ------digital signatures final rule, (EC6298) [27JA] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6299) [27JA] National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: report, (EC6068) [27JA] National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics: report, (EC8452) [21AP] National Council on Disability: report, (EC6970) [3FE], (EC8608) [23AP] National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements: report, (EC10309) [24JY] National Counterintelligence Center: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7383) [24FE] National Credit Union Administration: central liquidity facility final rule, (EC10155) [22JY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6301) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7843) [9MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6300) [27JA], (EC9545) [9JN] ------investment and deposit activities final rule, (EC9044) [11MY] ------management report, (EC6300) [27JA] ------mergers or conversions of federally insured credit unions to non-credit union status final rule, (EC8107) [19MR] ------organization and operation of Federal credit unions final rule, (EC7296) [24FE], (EC8068) [18MR] ------production of nonpublic records and testimony of employees in legal proceedings final rule, (EC7065) [11FE] ------report, (EC8606) [23AP], (EC12450) [18DE] National Endowment for Democracy: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7384) [24FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6984) [4FE] National Endowment for the Arts: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6853) [3FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8481) [21AP] ------Inspector General report, (EC6302) [27JA], (EC9366) [3JN], (EC12117) [17DE] National Endowment for the Humanities: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6303) [27JA] National Film Preservation Foundation: report, (EC8765) [27AP] National Foundation for the Arts and Humanities: Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program report, (EC8789) [29AP] National Gallery of Art: performance plan report, (EC8195) [25MR] National Mediation Board: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6305) [27JA] National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum: report, (EC10310) [24JY] National Science Board: Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC7159) [11FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6307) [27JA], (EC9367) [3JN] [[Page 3034]] ------report, (EC12451) [18DE] National Tropical Botanical Garden: financial report, (EC10325) [27JY] Naval Sea Cadet Corps: report, (EC10410) [30JY] Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp.: Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC8708) [27AP] NIST: Advanced Technology Program final rule, (EC6930) [3FE], (EC7468) [24FE], (EC12698) [19DE] ------American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board final rule, (EC11669) [12OC] ------availability of funds final rule, (EC12565) [18DE] ------evaluation of energy-related inventions final rule, (EC9520) [5JN] ------Fastener Quality Act final rule, (EC8828) [29AP] ------Fire Research Grants Program final rule, (EC7965) [12MR] ------materials science and engineering grant funding final rule, (EC9729) [18JN] ------precision measurement grants final rule, (EC7469) [24FE] ------summer undergraduate research fellowships final rule, (EC7568) [25FE] NLRB: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6304) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC10796) [9SE] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC7256) [12FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC12118) [17DE] NOAA: Alaska exclusive economic zone fisheries final rule, (EC6370, EC6373, EC6374, EC6375, EC6383, EC6384, EC6386, EC6388, EC6389, EC6390), (EC6393, EC6394, EC6399, EC6400, EC6401, EC6403, EC6406, EC6407) [27JA], (EC7171, EC7172) [11FE], (EC7258) [12FE], (EC7392, EC7393, EC7395) [24FE], (EC7706, EC7710) [4MR], (EC7850) [9MR], (EC8022, EC8023, EC8025) [16MR], (EC8062, EC8063, EC8064, EC8065) [17MR], (EC8117, EC8118, EC8119) [19MR], (EC8174) [24MR], (EC8202) [25MR], (EC8247, EC8248) [26MR], (EC8494) [21AP], (EC8586) [22AP], (EC8712) [27AP], (EC8989, EC8990, EC8992, EC8993, EC8994), (EC8995) [5MY], (EC9069) [11MY], (EC9374) [3JN], (EC9555) [9JN], (EC9581, EC9582, EC9585) [11JN], (EC9693, EC9695, EC9696) [18JN], (EC9833) [24JN], (EC9994, EC9995) [15JY], (EC10175) [22JY], (EC10490, EC10491, EC10492, EC10493, EC10494, EC10495, EC10496, EC10497, EC10498, EC10506, EC10595) [4AU], (EC10521, EC10523, EC10524, EC10525, EC10526, EC10527), (EC10528, EC10529, EC10530, EC10532) [6AU], (EC10674, EC10675, EC10676, EC10677) [9SE], (EC10897), (EC10898) [15SE], (EC11204) [23SE], (EC11300, EC11301) [26SE], (EC11468) [5OC], (EC11553) [6OC], (EC11621, EC11622, EC11623, EC11624, EC11626) [9OC], (EC11812) [20OC], (EC12152, EC12158, EC12159, EC12160, EC12161, EC12162), (EC12170, EC12173, EC12174, EC12175, EC12176) [17DE], (EC12462, EC12463, EC12465, EC12466, EC12467) [18DE] ------Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act report, (EC10531) [6AU], (EC12457) [18DE] ------Atlantic tuna report, (EC8835) [30AP] ------ballast water treatment and management final rule, (EC9554) [9JN] ------Bering Sea final rule, (EC11814) [20OC] ------Capital Construction Fund final rule, (EC8383) [1AP] ------Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic fisheries final rule, (EC6372), (EC6395, EC6397, EC6405, EC6409) [27JA], (EC7396) [24FE], (EC7517) [25FE], (EC7708, EC7709) [4MR], (EC8116) [19MR], (EC8588), (EC8589) [22AP], (EC8991) [5MY], (EC9024, EC9025, EC9026) [7MY], (EC9378) [3JN], (EC9553) [9JN], (EC10356) [28JY], (EC10522) [6AU], (EC11134) [23SE], (EC11555) [6OC], (EC12166) [17DE] ------civil enforcement proceedings final rule, (EC8355) [1AP] ------Climate and Global Change Program final rule, (EC9877) [25JN], (EC11248) [24SE] ------Coastal Ocean Program final rule, (EC11299) [26SE] ------Coastal Services Center broad area final rule, (EC11855) [21OC] ------Coastal Services Center Coastal Change Analysis Program final rule, (EC9944) [14JY] ------crab fisheries final rule, (EC11208) [23SE] ------designated critical habitat final rule, (EC6871) [3FE], (EC11008) [17SE] ------endangered and threatened wildlife and plants final rule, (EC9291) [22MY], (EC12164) [17DE] ------final list of U.S. fisheries final rule, (EC7397) [24FE] ------flounder fisheries final rule, (EC6872) [3FE], (EC9445) [4JN] ------groundfish fisheries final rule, (EC9585) [11JN] ------Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic research and development projects final rule, (EC6411) [27JA], (EC12165) [17DE] ------halibut fisheries final rule, (EC9110) [12MY], (EC9379) [3JN], (EC10115) [21JY] ------highly migratory species fisheries final rule, (EC9584) [11JN] ------jade collection final rule, (EC8499) [21AP] ------lobster fisheries final rule, (EC8024) [16MR] ------Magnuson-Stevens Act final rule, (EC6398, EC6404) [27JA], (EC7257) [12FE], (EC9179) [18MY], (EC9292) [22MY] ------marlin fisheries final rule, (EC12167) [17DE] ------National Estuarine Research Reserve System final rule, (EC9290) [22MY], (EC11556) [6OC] ------National Marine Fisheries Service report, (EC11856) [21OC] ------national marine sanctuaries final rule, (EC10828) [10SE] ------National Ocean Service Intern Program final rule, (EC11247) [24SE] ------Northeastern U.S. fisheries final rule, (EC6381, EC6387, EC6391, EC6392), (EC6396, EC6408, EC6410) [27JA], (EC7394) [24FE], (EC8120) [19MR], (EC8201) [25MR], (EC8498) [21AP], (EC9027) [7MY], (EC9375, EC9376) [3JN], (EC9445) [4JN], (EC9834) [24JN], (EC9873) [25JN], (EC10520) [6AU], (EC10564) [7AU], (EC10829) [10SE], (EC11133), (EC11207), (EC11210, EC11211) [23SE], (EC12155), (EC12168, EC12171) [17DE] ------sablefish fisheries final rule, (EC9379) [3JN] ------salmon fisheries final rule, (EC6376) [27JA], (EC9109) [12MY], (EC12169) [17DE] ------scallop fisheries final rule, (EC6385) [27JA], (EC8493) [21AP], (EC12156) [17DE] ------scup fisheries final rule, (EC6872) [3FE], (EC9445) [4JN] ------Sea Grant Industry Fellows Program final rule, (EC9495) [5JN], (EC9942) [14JY] ------shark fisheries final rule, (EC6371) [27JA], (EC8495) [21AP], (EC9586) [11JN] ------swordfish fisheries final rule, (EC8497) [21AP], (EC9583) [11JN], (EC11811) [20OC] ------taking and importing of marine mammals final rule, (EC7711) [4MR], (EC9692) [18JN], (EC12464) [18DE] ------tuna fisheries final rule, (EC6377, EC6378, EC6379, EC6380), (EC6402) [27JA], (EC9377) [3JN], (EC9694) [18JN], (EC10839) [11SE], (EC11205) [23SE], (EC11425) [1OC], (EC11467) [5OC], (EC11625) [9OC], (EC11709) [19OC], (EC11810), (EC11813) [20OC], (EC12153, EC12154) [17DE] ------turtle conservation final rule, (EC8496) [21AP] ------U.S. fishing industry research and development projects final rule, (EC7707) [4MR] ------weakfish fisheries final rule, (EC9108) [12MY] ------West Coast fisheries final rule, (EC6382) [27JA], (EC8587) [22AP], (EC8988) [5MY], (EC9178) [18MY], (EC9791) [22JN], (EC9943) [14JY], (EC9996) [15JY], (EC10370) [29JY], (EC10406), (EC10407, EC10408) [30JY], (EC10827) [10SE], (EC11132, EC11135, EC11136), (EC11206, EC11209) [23SE], (EC11627) [9OC], (EC11814) [20OC], (EC12157, EC12163), (EC12172) [17DE] Non-Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S.: report, (EC9293) [22MY] NRC: abnormal occurrences at licensed nuclear facilities report, (EC9057) [11MY] ------appropriations legislation, (EC8152) [23MR] ------criticality accident requirements final rule, (EC12049) [17DE] ------enforcement policy final rule, (EC9224) [21MY] ------fee schedule final rule, (EC9483) [5JN], (EC9912) [14JY] ------final rule, (EC6179) [27JA] ------fissile material packaging exemptions and general license provisions report, (EC11461) [5OC] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC6308) [27JA], (EC6854) [3FE] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC7683) [3MR] ------license applications final rule, (EC9776) [22JN], (EC10862) [14SE], (EC11124) [23SE], (EC12424) [18DE] ------management directives final rule, (EC12633) [19DE] ------materials licenses final rule, (EC11794) [20OC], (EC12050) [17DE] ------maximum retrospective deferred premium final rule, (EC10351) [28JY] ------medical facilities radioactive material safety programs final rule, (EC6182) [27JA] ------medical use licenses final rule, (EC9630) [15JN] ------misconduct by unlicensed persons final rule, (EC6824) [3FE] ------nondisclosure of safeguards information report, (EC7113) [11FE], (EC9058) [11MY], (EC10776) [9SE], (EC12423) [18DE] ------nuclear fuel cycle facility accident analysis handbook final rule, (EC7112) [11FE] ------nuclear powerplant final rule, (EC6180) [27JA], (EC11414) [1OC] ------nuclear reactor safety research report, (EC7941) [12MR] ------Price-Anderson Act report, (EC11659) [12OC] ------radiation safety requirements final rule, (EC10367) [29JY] ------radioactive drugs final rule, (EC6181) [27JA] ------radioactive waste disposal report, (EC6183) [27JA], (EC9173) [18MY] ------report, (EC8617) [23AP] ------risk-informed decisionmaking final rule, (EC10941, EC10942) [16SE], (EC12048) [17DE], (EC12634) [19DE] ------safety standards for fuels and material facilities final rule, (EC11123) [23SE], (EC11310) [28SE] ------self-guarantee of decommissioning funding by nonprofit and non-bond-issuing licensees final rule, (EC9485) [5JN] ------spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste final rule, (EC11697) [19OC] ------transfer for disposal of manifests final rule, (EC11298) [26SE] ------transportation of vitrified high-level waste final rule, (EC9484) [5JN] ------year 2000 readiness of computer systems at nuclear power plants final rule, (EC9341) [3JN] NSF: adjustment of civil monetary penalties relative to Antarctica final rule, (EC10229) [23JY] ------conservation of Antarctic animals and plants final rule, (EC11815) [20OC] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6985) [4FE] NTSB: budget report, (EC6723) [27JA], (EC6967) [3FE], (EC12715) [19DE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8482) [21AP] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC8196) [25MR] ------report, (EC9949) [14JY] Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6309) [27JA] ------Inspector General report, (EC6309) [27JA] ------report, (EC6825) [3FE], (EC8861) [4MY], (EC12635) [19DE] Office of Administration: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC7845) [9MR] [[Page 3035]] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7844) [9MR] Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6310) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7614) [26FE] ------Privacy Act final rule, (EC7385) [24FE], (EC9106) [12MY] ------release of information final rule, (EC12653) [19DE] ------strategic plan report, (EC7846) [9MR] Office of Government Ethics: Equal Access to Justice Act final rule, (EC8114) [19MR], (EC8352) [1AP] ------Ethics in Government Act amendments, (EC9089) [11MY] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC12120) [17DE] ------financial disclosure rules for executive branch employees final rule, (EC12654) [19DE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8016) [16MR] ------honorarium revisions final rule, (EC10670) [9SE] ------Inspector General report, (EC12120) [17DE] ------paperwork revisions final rule, (EC12479) [18DE] ------report, (EC9090) [11MY] ------standards of ethical conduct for executive branch employees final rule, (EC12655) [19DE] Office of Independent Counsel: audit and investigative activities report, (EC12121, EC12123, EC12124, EC12125) [17DE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6313) [27JA] ------Inspector General report, (EC6311, EC6312) [27JA], (EC6855) [3FE], (EC12119) [17DE] ------management report, (EC12122) [17DE], (EC12452) [18DE] ------report, (EC6873) [3FE], (EC7712) [4MR], (EC11853) [21OC], (EC12469) [18DE] ------report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct, (EC10849) [11SE], (EC11083) [18SE], (EC11336) [28SE], (EC11340) [29SE] Office of Science and Technology Policy: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7704) [4MR] Office of Special Counsel: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7876) [10MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC12144) [17DE] ------report, (EC10797) [9SE] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: textile and apparel products legislation, (EC10602) [7AU] ------Trade Act implementation report, (EC9769) [19JN] OMB: appropriations legislation, (EC7066) [11FE], (EC9309) [3JN], (EC11633) [10OC] ------budget rescissions and deferrals, (EC8103) [19MR], (EC8418) [21AP], (EC9303) [3JN], (EC9737) [19JN], (EC10500) [4AU], (EC10537) [6AU], (EC11447) [5OC], (EC11769) [20OC], (EC11920) [17DE] ------budget review report, (EC9738) [19JN] ------changes in outlays or receipts, (EC6042, EC6043, EC6044, EC6045), (EC6046, EC6047) [27JA], (EC7819) [9MR], (EC11943, EC11944, EC11945, EC11946, EC11947, EC11948, EC11949) [17DE] ------cost estimates for pay-as-you-go calculations report, (EC8788) [29AP] ------direct spending or receipts legislation, (EC9119) [13MY], (EC10006, EC10007) [16JY], (EC10198) [23JY], (EC10979, EC10980, EC10981) [16SE] ------District of Columbia control over local revenues legislation, (EC9526) [5JN] ------electronic commerce for buyers and sellers report, (EC7944) [12MR] ------Federal Advisory Committee Act report, (EC6877) [3FE] ------Federal financial management status report, (EC10222) [23JY] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC6315) [27JA], (EC8872) [4MY] ------information collection budget report, (EC10592) [7AU] ------Negotiated Rulemaking Act report, (EC6877) [3FE] ------Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact report, (EC7860) [9MR] ------performance plan report, (EC7386) [24FE] ------sequestration report, (EC6964) [3FE], (EC11330) [28SE], (EC12711) [19DE] ------statistical programs of the Federal Government report, (EC6314) [27JA] ------terrorism report, (EC8105) [19MR], (EC8388) [1AP] ------U.S. operations costs in Southwest Asia report, (EC10274) [24JY] ------Unfunded Mandates Reform Act report, (EC10305) [24JY] ------unvouchered expenditures report, (EC7005) [4FE], (EC12434) [18DE], (EC12716) [19DE] ------vacancy report, (EC12446) [18DE] OPIC: audit and investigative activities report, (EC12138) [17DE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7847) [9MR] ------performance plan report, (EC7684) [3MR] ------report, (EC8484) [21AP] OPM: agency relationships final rule, (EC7180) [11FE] ------child support and alimony garnishment of wages final rule, (EC8353) [1AP] ------Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund report, (EC11187) [23SE] ------Combined Federal Campaign final rule, (EC12131) [17DE] ------cost-of-living allowance final rule, (EC6325) [27JA], (EC12135, EC12136) [17DE] ------CSRS and FERS legislation, (EC7161) [11FE] ------disability retirement application procedures final rule, (EC8483) [21AP] ------drug and alcohol abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs and services report, (EC10427) [31JY] ------Fair Labor Standards Act pay administration final rule, (EC6856) [3FE] ------Federal employees health benefits legislation, (EC7026) [5FE] ------Federal Employees Health Benefits Program final rule, (EC9368) [3JN], (EC11127, EC11128) [23SE], (EC12128, EC12134) [17DE] ------Federal Employment Priority Consideration Program final rule, (EC10563) [7AU] ------Federal firefighters final rule, (EC12132) [17DE] ------Federal firefighters legislation, (EC9734) [18JN] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6323) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8197) [25MR] ------health promotion and disease prevention activities for Federal employees report, (EC7162) [11FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6318) [27JA], (EC9494) [5JN], (EC12453) [18DE], (EC12657) [19DE] ------locality pay report, (EC6316) [27JA], (EC6980) [4FE] ------management report, (EC6318) [27JA] ------performance ratings final rule, (EC11620) [9OC] ------personnel management demonstration project approval notice, (EC6319, EC6324) [27JA], (EC8132) [23MR], (EC8421) [21AP] ------personnel records and training final rule, (EC10864) [14SE] ------personnel system legislation, (EC10223) [23JY] ------Physicians Comparability Allowance report, (EC10793) [9SE] ------political activities of Federal employees final rule, (EC7160) [11FE] ------prevailing rate system final rule, (EC6320, EC6321) [27JA], (EC7387) [24FE], (EC8300) [30MR], (EC12130) [17DE] ------procedures for settling claims final rule, (EC6322) [27JA] ------reduction in force mandatory exceptions final rule, (EC9546) [9JN] ------reduction in force offers of vacant positions final rule, (EC12129) [17DE] ------reduction in force performance management final rule, (EC6317) [27JA], (EC9165) [14MY] ------report, (EC12656) [19DE] ------retention allowances final rule, (EC9872) [25JN] ------retirement and insurance benefits final rule, (EC7737, EC7738) [5MR], (EC9871) [25JN] ------Senior Executive Service employment final rule, (EC10032) [16JY], (EC12137) [17DE] ------Student Educational Employment Program final rule, (EC6326) [27JA], (EC12126, EC12133) [17DE] ------temporary and term employment final rule, (EC12127) [17DE] ------veterans employment report, (EC12700) [19DE] ------voluntary early retirement authority final rule, (EC9658) [16JN] OSHA: discrimination complaints final rule, (EC7821) [9MR] ------industry and construction standards final rule, (EC10199) [23JY] ------occupational exposures to methylene chloride final rule, (EC11305) [28SE] ------respiratory protection final rule, (EC6069) [27JA] OTS: application processing final rule, (EC6039) [27JA] ------assessments and fees final rule, (EC11942) [17DE] ------capital guidelines final rule, (EC10518) [6AU] ------charter and bylaws final rule, (EC11055) [18SE] ------civil monetary penalty inflation adjustment final rule, (EC6427) [27JA] ------disclosures for adjustable-rate mortgage loans final rule, (EC6038) [27JA], (EC10156) [22JY] ------electronic operations final rule, (EC11941) [17DE] ------expanded examination cycle for small insured institutions final rule, (EC8314) [31MR] ------fiduciary powers final rule, (EC6040) [27JA] ------final rule, (EC6037) [27JA] ------financial management policies final rule, (EC11940) [17DE] ------liquidity final rule, (EC6036) [27JA] ------mutual holding companies final rule, (EC7929) [12MR] ------preservation of minority savings institutions report, (EC9895) [14JY] ------report, (EC8929) [4MY] ------reverse repurchase agreements final rule, (EC11775) [20OC] ------risk-based capital standards final rule, (EC11106) [23SE] ------savings associations and savings and loan holding companies final rule, (EC11304) [28SE] ------year 2000 computer standards for safety and soundness final rule, (EC11776) [20OC] Panama Canal Commission: appropriations legislation, (EC9041) [11MY] ------audit report, (EC9457) [5JN] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6328) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7919) [11MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6327) [27JA], (EC12646) [19DE] ------management report, (EC6327) [27JA] ------tolls for use of canal final rule, (EC9306) [3JN], (EC12603) [19DE] ------vessel transit reservation system final rule, (EC7865) [10MR] Panel to Review Long-Range Air Power: report, (EC8173) [24MR] Peace Corps: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6329) [27JA] ------Inspector General report, (EC12443) [18DE] Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: allocation of assets in single- employer plans final rule, (EC6766, EC6767, EC6768) [3FE], (EC7070) [11FE], (EC7981) [16MR], (EC8429) [21AP], (EC9120) [13MY], (EC9623) [15JN], (EC10107) [21JY], (EC10889) [15SE], (EC11107) [23SE], (EC11781) [20OC], (EC11955, EC11956), (EC11958, EC11959) [17DE] [[Page 3036]] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8198) [25MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6330) [27JA], (EC9547) [9JN] ------management report, (EC6330) [27JA], (EC11648) [10OC] ------mergers and transfers between multi-employer plans final rule, (EC8958) [5MY] ------payment of premiums final rule, (EC11957) [17DE] ------recoupment and reimbursement of benefit overpayments and underpayments report, (EC9313) [3JN] ------valuation and payment of lump sum benefits final rule, (EC10622) [9SE] Postal Rate Commission: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6331) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC6857) [3FE], (EC12140) [17DE] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC6858) [3FE] ------Imprest Fund audit report, (EC12139) [17DE] ------omnibus rate case decision report, (EC9183) [19MY] Postal Service: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8333) [31MR] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC6988) [4FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6357) [27JA] ------management report, (EC6357) [27JA] ------report, (EC6987) [4FE] Potomac Electric Power Co.: balance sheet report, (EC7373) [24FE] President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities: report, (EC12658) [19DE] Presidio Trust: Inspector General report, (EC12455) [18DE] ------management final rule, (EC9945) [14JY], (EC11246) [24SE] Production Credit Association: pension plan report, (EC9657) [16JN] Public Health Service: NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals From Disadvantaged Backgrounds final rule, (EC12051) [17DE] Railroad Retirement Board: actuarial status report, (EC9969) [14JY] ------budget estimates report, (EC7863) [9MR] ------budget request report, (EC11582) [6OC] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6860) [3FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC6859) [3FE] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC8075) [18MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC6332, EC6334) [27JA], (EC11188) [23SE], (EC12659) [19DE] ------Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act report, (EC11854) [21OC] ------report, (EC11442) [1OC] ------strategic plan report, (EC6333) [27JA] ------trust fund exemption legislation, (EC7230) [11FE] ------unemployment insurance system report, (EC9973) [14JY] Reserve Officers Association: audit report, (EC11667) [12OC] RTC: internal controls and financial systems report, (EC9574) [10JN] SBA: Business Loan Program final rule, (EC9879) [25JN] ------Disaster Loan Program final rule, (EC9951) [14JY], (EC10923) [15SE], (EC11249) [24SE] ------disaster loans legislation, (EC8384) [1AP] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6350) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8018) [16MR] ------HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program final rule, (EC10264) [23JY] ------Inspector General report, (EC8199) [25MR] ------minority small business and capital ownership development report, (EC9078) [11MY] ------National Credit Union Administration board meetings final rule, (EC9952) [14JY] ------Pilot Preferred Surety Bond Guarantee Program final rule, (EC9878) [25JN] ------small business investment companies regulations final rule, (EC10389) [29JY] ------women's business centers legislation, (EC8384) [1AP] SEC: auditor independence standards final rule, (EC7366) [24FE] ------beneficial ownership reporting requirements final rule, (EC7116) [11FE] ------brokers and dealers reports final rule, (EC12053) [17DE] ------covered securities final rule, (EC6827) [3FE] ------custody of investment company assets outside the U.S. final rule, (EC9342) [3JN] ------definitions of small businesses and small organizations final rule, (EC9916) [14JY], (EC10023) [16JY] ------derivative products final rule, (EC12055) [17DE] ------exchanges and alternative trading systems regulations final rule, (EC12054) [17DE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6342) [27JA] ------filing applications for orders of exemptive relief final rule, (EC7368) [24FE] ------final rule, (EC8455) [21AP] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7028) [5FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6341) [27JA], (EC9369) [3JN], (EC12142) [17DE] ------investment adviser fee charges final rule, (EC10292) [24JY] ------investment adviser year 2000 reports final rule, (EC11698) [19OC] ------Investment Advisers Act final rule, (EC10164) [22JY], (EC10209) [23JY] ------issuance and sale of securities final rule, (EC7367) [24FE] ------management report, (EC6341) [27JA] ------markets for small business and commercial mortgage related securities report, (EC11771) [20OC] ------money market funds final rule, (EC6188, EC6189) [27JA] ------offshore offers and sales final rule, (EC7365) [24FE] ------open-end management investment companies final rule, (EC8060, EC8061) [17MR] ------performance plan report, (EC7163) [11FE] ------plain English disclosure requirements final rule, (EC7117) [11FE] ------Regulatory System for Government Securities report, (EC8662) [23AP] ------rules of practice final rule, (EC11851) [21OC] ------shareholder proposals final rule, (EC9277) [22MY] ------use of Internet web sites in securities transactions report, (EC8348) [1AP] ------year 2000 problem final rule, (EC10022) [16JY], (EC10501) [4AU], (EC12056) [17DE] Selective Service System: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6861) [3FE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7848) [9MR] ------report, (EC7690) [4MR] Smithsonian Institution: DAR report, (EC9745) [19JN] ------Inspector General report, (EC6343) [27JA] ------management report, (EC6343) [27JA] ------report, (EC10225) [23JY] SSA: accountability report, (EC7231) [11FE] ------administrative review process final rule, (EC10601) [7AU] ------application of State laws on determination of child relationships final rule, (EC12337) [17DE] ------appropriations legislation, (EC8168) [23MR] ------assignment of Social Security numbers to aliens final rule, (EC12588) [18DE] ------definition of U.S. residents final rule, (EC6718) [27JA] ------disability insurance final rule, (EC9854) [24JN], (EC10768) [9SE] ------electronic freedom of information final rule, (EC10172) [22JY] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7849) [9MR] ------Inspector General report, (EC9548) [9JN] ------organization and procedures final rule, (EC9524) [5JN] ------referral of cases for quality review final rule, (EC10267) [23JY] ------report, (EC12717) [19DE] ------SSI Program final rule, (EC10100, EC10101) [20JY] ------SSI Program legislation, (EC9439) [3JN] ------telephone conversations final rule, (EC12336) [17DE] State Justice Institute: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC11287) [25SE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6344) [27JA], (EC11287) [25SE] ------management report, (EC6344) [27JA] Supreme Court: Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure amendments, (EC9072) [11MY] ------Federal Rules of Evidence amendments, (EC8996, EC8997, EC8998) [5MY] ------Judicial Conference of the U.S. proceedings report, (EC7174) [11FE], (EC10596) [7AU] ------report, (EC7949) [12MR] Surface Transportation Board: licensing and related services fees final rule, (EC7567) [25FE] ------motor passenger carriers final rule, (EC10867) [14SE] ------nonferrous recyclables final rule, (EC9001) [5MY] ------rail service continuation subsidy standards final rule, (EC9423) [3JN] Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6345) [27JA] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC8200) [25MR] ------report, (EC10978) [16SE] ------Resolution Funding Corp. report, (EC10317) [27JY] TVA: Freedom of Information Act report, (EC9177) [18MY] ------Government in the Sunshine Act report, (EC10173) [22JY] U.S. Court of Appeals: District of Columbia circuit opinion, (EC6351) [27JA], (EC7182) [11FE], (EC8138) [23MR], (EC9739) [19JN], (EC9899), (EC9948) [14JY], (EC11654) [12OC], (EC12185) [17DE] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Ala Kahakai Trail, (EC10986) [16SE] ------captive-bred wildlife registration final rule, (EC10865) [14SE] ------El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail report, (EC10884) [14SE] ------endangered and threatened wildlife and plants final rule, (EC6366, EC6367, EC6368, EC6369) [27JA], (EC6870) [3FE], (EC8021) [16MR], (EC8076) [18MR], (EC8155) [23MR], (EC8711) [27AP], (EC9107) [12MY], (EC9134) [13MY], (EC9227) [21MY], (EC10671, EC10672, EC10673) [9SE], (EC11006, EC11007) [17SE], (EC11065) [18SE], (EC11312) [28SE], (EC11424) [1OC], (EC11550, EC11552, EC11554) [6OC], (EC11587, EC11588, EC11589) [7OC], (EC11681) [16OC], (EC12149, EC12150, EC12151) [17DE], (EC12460, EC12461) [18DE] ------habitat conservation plan final rule, (EC7646) [2MR] ------hunting and fishing regulations final rule, (EC10896) [15SE] ------Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge final rule, (EC7739) [5MR] ------migratory birds final rule, (EC6362) [27JA], (EC6869) [3FE], (EC7647) [2MR], (EC10866) [14SE], (EC10943, EC10944) [16SE], (EC11129) [23SE], (EC11422, EC11423) [1OC], (EC11584, EC11585, EC11586) [7OC], (EC12147) [17DE] ------permit applications final rule, (EC11314) [28SE] ------recreational fishing regulations final rule, (EC8334) [31MR] ------safety belt use within the National Park System final rule, (EC6361) [27JA] [[Page 3037]] ------subsistence land management regulations in Alaska final rule, (EC9790) [22JN], (EC10826) [10SE] ------surplus range animals final rule, (EC6868) [3FE] ------Weir Farm National Historic Site legislation, (EC9689) [18JN] U.S. Forest Service: National Forest System projects and activities final rule, (EC8671) [27AP] U.S. Institute of Peace: audit report, (EC8653) [23AP] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6355) [27JA] ------Inspector General report, (EC6355) [27JA] U.S. National Tourism Organization Board: report, (EC7225) [11FE] U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps: report, (EC7951) [12MR] U.S. Olympic Committee: report, (EC9640) [15JN] U.S. Sentencing Commission: sentencing guidelines report, (EC9075) [11MY], (EC11668) [12OC], (EC11822) [20OC] U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC12456) [18DE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7705) [4MR] ------report, (EC8805) [29AP] USIA: Broadcasting Board of Governors report, (EC11285) [25SE] ------Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6354) [27JA], (EC12145) [17DE] ------Freedom of Information Act report, (EC7164) [11FE] ------Inspector General report, (EC6353) [27JA], (EC9549) [9JN], (EC12145) [17DE] ------international exchange and training activities report, (EC8350) [1AP] ------management report, (EC6353) [27JA] VFW: report, (EC9426) [3JN] Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC6989) [4FE] Woodrow Wilson Center: Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act report, (EC12143) [17DE] ------Inspector General report, (EC12143) [17DE] EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 128), [16SE] (see H.J. Res. 133), [9OC] (see H.J. Res. 134), [12OC] (see H.J. Res. 135), [14OC] (see H.J. Res. 136), [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 137), [19OC] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 128), consideration (see H. Res. 541), [16SE] ------making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3580), [27MR] ------making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3580), consideration (see H. Res. 473), [16JN] Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 4056), [11JN] Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (see H. Con. Res. 284), [3JN] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284), consideration (see H. Res. 455), [3JN] Computers: ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] Courts: prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (H.R. 1544), consideration (see H. Res. 367), [24FE] Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and enhance the authorities of the Chief Information Officer (see H.R. 3280), [26FE] Dept. of Commerce: extend a quarterly financial report program (see H.R. 4304), [22JY] Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3303), [3MR] ------clarify method for filling vacancies subject to Senate confirmation (see H.R. 3420), [10MR] ------establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a review board to monitor compliance (see H.R. 3396), [5MR] Dept. of State: establish an independent nonpartisan review panel to assess efforts to fulfill its mission in the future (see H.R. 4605), [18SE] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4193), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4193), consideration (see H. Res. 504), [20JY] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4328), [24JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration (see H. Res. 510), [28JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 605), [20OC] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 354), [20OC] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4274), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (see H. Res. 564), [2OC] (see H. Res. 584), [8OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] Federal agencies and departments: encourage use of certain uniform standards for official mail (see H. Con. Res. 330), [25SE] ------improve ability to license federally owned inventions (see H.R. 4859), [20OC] Federal employees: allow agencies to reimburse for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 4793), [10OC] ------appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive agencies (see H. Res. 339), [27JA] Federal Register: specify consistent and informative format for notices of Federal agency rulemaking proposals (see H.R. 4162), [25JN] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 3528), [23MR] ------identify executive agencies regulations which conflict with other executive agencies regulations (see H.R. 4471), [6AU] ------improve strategic plans and performance reports (H.R. 2883), consideration (see H. Res. 384), [11MR] ------promote financial management (see H. Res. 447), [21MY] ------reduce waste, fraud, and error by making improvements in Federal management and debt collection practices, payment systems, and benefit programs (see H.R. 4243), [16JY] (see H.R. 4857), [20OC] ------require reports on travel of executive branch officers and employees to international conferences (see H.R. 4805), [11OC] ------streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] Government Management Reform Act: hold Federal agencies accountable for tax dollars spent by such agencies (see H.R. 4074), [17JN] Government regulations: ensure incorporation of risk assessments and cost benefit analyses in the rulemaking process (see H.R. 4863), [20OC] ------require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4049), [11JN] House Rules: provide that certain bills to eliminate waste and provide reform of the executive branch are privileged (see H. Res. 600), [14OC] Office of Inspector General Oversight Council: establish (see H.R. 4676), [1OC] Privacy: prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transfering, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (see H.R. 4470), [6AU] ------repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 4197), [14JY] (see H.R. 4217), [15JY] Southeastern Power Administration: prohibit Federal agencies from planning sale (see H.R. 4707), [6OC] Taxation: require congressional review of Federal agency rules that establish or raise taxes (see H.R. 4096), [19JN] Conference reports Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4328), [19OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Messages Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 1999: President Clinton, [3FE] Budget Rescissions: President Clinton, [27JY] Dept. of HUD Report: President Clinton, [3MR] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Federal Advisory Committees Report: President Clinton, [14JY] Federal Climate Change Programs and Activities: President Clinton, [10MR] Motions Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4193), [23JY] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), [15SE] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (H. Res. 584), [8OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), [23JY], [29JY], [15SE] Reports filed Alternative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 105-487), [21AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 605) (H. Rept. 105-826), [20OC] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 284, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 105-565), [3JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 128, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 541) (H. Rept. 105-724), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 1544, Federal Agency Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 367) (H. Rept. 105-420), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 2883, Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 105-433), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 4193, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 504) (H. Rept. 105-637), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Consideration of H.R. 4274, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 564) (H. Rept. 105-762), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 584) (H. Rept. 105-798), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 105-651), [28JY] Dept. of Justice Appropriations: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3303) (H. Rept. 105-526), [12MY] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4193) (H. Rept. 105- 609), [14JY] [[Page 3038]] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-825), [19OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-648), [24JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4274) (H. Rept. 105-635), [20JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvements: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2883) (H. Rept. 105-429), [10MR] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-600), [24JN] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-642), [23JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-662), [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-722), [16SE] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-555), [3JN] Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3580) (H. Rept. 105-470), [27MR] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT related term(s) White House Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (see H. Res. 433), [14MY] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (H. Res. 433), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4104), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (see H. Res. 485), [23JN] (see H. Res. 498), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 563), [1OC] (see H. Res. 563), [2OC] (see H. Res. 579), [7OC] Employment: repeal Executive Order on equal employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation (see H.R. 4318), [23JY] Federal-State relations: implementation of Executive Orders relative to Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4422), [6AU] Government: nullify effect of certain provisions of various Executive orders (see H.R. 4861), [20OC] ------status of Executive orders that infringe on the powers and duties of Congress or are not specifically funded (see H. Con. Res. 236), [5MR] House Rules: provide that certain bills to eliminate waste and provide reform of the executive branch are privileged (see H. Res. 600), [14OC] Lawyers and attorneys: President Clinton's use of legal staff for personal legal issues (see H. Res. 397), [25MR] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] Presidents of the U.S.: reporting requirements for executive privilege claims (see H.R. 3850), [13MY] ------use of executive privilege (see H. Res. 432), [14MY] ------use of executive privilege (H. Res. 432), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (see H.J. Res. 107), [3FE] (see H. Res. 343), [28JA] ------prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (H.J. Res. 107), consideration (see H. Res. 345), [3FE] Public lands: use of alternative arrangements for windstorm- damaged national forests and grasslands in Texas (see H.R. 4345), [29JY] Vietnam: prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance programs (see H.R. 3158), [4FE] Conference reports Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4104), [1OC], [7OC] Messages Council of Economic Advisers Report: President Clinton, [11FE] Federal Advisory Committees Report: President Clinton, [14JY] Motions Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4104), [16SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), conference report, [7OC] Reports filed American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 105-761), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 579) (H. Rept. 105-790), [7OC] Consideration of H. Res. 432, Presidential Use of Executive Privilege: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H. Res. 433, Urge Full Cooperation by Former Political Appointees, Friends, and Associates of President Clinton With Congressional Investigations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Consideration of H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 485) (H. Rept. 105-597), [23JN] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 105-622), [14JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-760), [1OC] ------Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-789), [7OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-592), [22JN] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] Investigation of White House Computer System Conversion and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-828), [12NO] EXPORT APPLE AND PEAR ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: limit applicability to apples (see H.R. 4148), [25JN] EXPORT-IMPORT BANK Bills and resolutions Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] (see H.R. 3159), [4FE] EXPORTS see Foreign Trade FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT Bills and resolutions Credit: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any consumer reporting agency (see H.R. 4848), [16OC] FAIR HOUSING ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 3206), [12FE] Housing: provide an exemption for restrictions on the occupancy of group homes by persons convicted of certain crimes (see H.R. 4827), [13OC] FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT Bills and resolutions Child labor: reform provisions (see H.R. 4450), [6AU] Children and youth: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 4257), [16JY] Discrimination: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] Employment: limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3958), [22MY] ------minimum wage and maximum hour exemptions for houseparents (see H.R. 4778), [9OC] ------minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), consideration (see H. Res. 461), [9JN] ------minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors (see H.R. 4540), [10SE] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health care benefits (see H.R. 4278), [20JY] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3510), [19MR] Volunteer workers: exempt certain food bank volunteers from the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3152), [4FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 105-572), [9JN] Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 105-558), [3JN] FAIR TRADE LAWS see Foreign Trade FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA Bills and resolutions GSA: assume title to the Lorton Correctional Complex for ultimate disposal of property after closure (see H.R. 4523), [9SE] FAIRNESS FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEES ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3246): consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3246, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105-453), [18MR] FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F.H. (a Delegate from American Samoa) Bills and resolutions introduced American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3377), [5MR] ------provide that funds for the land grant college shall not be subject to annual appropriation by the legislature (see H.R. 3142), [3FE] [[Page 3039]] Pacific Island nations: importance of diplomatic relations (see H. Res. 505), [20JY] Political campaigns: clarify right of U.S. nationals to make contributions to candidates for Federal office (see H.R. 3836), [12MY] FALSE CLAIMS ACT Bills and resolutions Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] FAMILIES AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS related term(s) Children and Youth Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC], [5OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Abortion: provide grants for State programs to provide pregnant women with alternatives to abortion (see H.R. 4670), [1OC] Boyd, Joseph S.: clarify status as public safety officer relative to payment of death benefits (see H.R. 4589), [16SE] Children and youth: community-based family resource and support grants appropriations (see H.R. 4436), [6AU] ------ensure parental access to educational information and curriculum (see H.R. 3189), [11FE] ------establish early childhood education services referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain dependent care services (see H.R. 4102), [22JN] ------improve the quality of child care through grants and a commission on child care standards (see H.R. 4844), [15OC] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] ------international cooperation in cases involving the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (see H. Con. Res. 224), [25FE] ------make debts to governmental units for the care and maintenance of minor children nondischargeable (see H.R. 3711), [22AP] ------parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------provide equitable child care relief for stay at-home parents (see H. Con. Res. 202), [27JA] ------provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to improve the quality and availability of after-school programs (see H.R. 4621), [24SE] ------provide greater access to child care services for Federal employees (see H.R. 4280), [21JY] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Citizenship: modify retroactively the residence requirement for certain individuals born abroad before 1953 to one citizen parent and one alien parent (see H.R. 4853), [19OC] Clinton, President: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] ------resignation (see H. Res. 531), [11SE] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] Computers: protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 4667), [1OC] Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors through certain family planning projects (see H.R. 4721), [7OC] Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 3577), [27MR], (see H.R. 4286), [21JY] ------enforcement of child custody and visitation orders (see H.R. 4164), [25JN] Credit: repeal pending changes in the interest rates applicable to Federal family education loans (see H.R. 3291), [26FE] Crime: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 3811), [7MY] ------expand prohibition on stalking (see H.R. 3747), [29AP] ------prevent violence against women (see H.R. 3514), [19MR] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 3682), [1AP] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] ------reauthorize funding for court-appointed advocates for victims of child abuse, training programs on child abuse for judicial personnel and attorneys, and video taping of child victim testimony (see H.R. 3902), [19MY] ------reauthorize funding for grant program to encourage arrest policies relative to domestic violence (see H.R. 3901), [19MY] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 4059), [16JN] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059), consideration (see H. Res. 477), [18JN] Dept. of HHS: make grants to States and businesses to improve the quality of child care services (see H.R. 3686), [1AP] District of Columbia: improve adoption system (see H.R. 4792), [10OC] Drugs: sentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses while in the presence of a minor (see H.R. 3919), [20MY] Education: improve facilities, reduce class size, and provide parents with additional educational choices for their children (see H.R. 4169), [25JN] ------promote high-quality family literacy programs and train parents effectively to teach their children (see H.R. 4307), [22JY] ------provide flexibility to local agencies that develop voluntary public and private parental choice programs (see H.R. 3742), [28AP] ------support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see H.R. 3296), [26FE] Employment: minimum wage and maximum hour exemptions for houseparents (see H.R. 4778), [9OC] Family and Medical Leave Act: amend and clarify (see H.R. 3751), [29AP] ------tax treatment of periods of leave required to be permitted relative to the pension participation and vesting rules (see H.R. 4178), [25JN] Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: improve and strengthen (see H.R. 3665), [1AP] ------reauthorize the national toll-free telephone domestic violence hotline (see H.R. 3699), [21AP] Fathers: recognize importance in the raising and development of children (see H. Res. 417), [30AP] ------State grants to encourage fathers to become better parents (see H.R. 3314), [3MR] Federal aid programs: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on additional children relative to the temporary assistance to needy families program (see H.R. 4066), [16JN] ------State eligibility for bonuses under the temporary assistance to needy families block grants relative to child poverty rates (see H.R. 4692), [2OC] Federal employees: allow agencies to reimburse for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 4793), [10OC] ------enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow option of obtaining coverage for self and children only (see H.R. 4499), [6AU] Food stamps: exception to work requirements relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4486), [6AU] Health: establish a national registry from which adopted children may obtain medical information voluntarily provided by birth parents (see H.R. 3237), [12FE] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3784), [30AP] ------prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] Health care professionals: training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] House of Representatives: permit payments to reimburse Members, officers, and employees for qualified adoption expenses (see H. Res. 593), [10OC] Housing: ensure that tenant-based rental assistance programs are carried out in an efficient and fair manner (see H.R. 3545), [25MR] ------use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing conversions for elderly persons (see H.R. 3635), [1AP] Immigration: eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments, suspensions, or cancellation of deportation (see H.R. 4291), [21JY] ------increase visas temporarily for backlogged spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 4504), [6AU] ------waive certain inadmissibility grounds for aliens married to U.S. citizens relative to political activity in Ireland or Northern Ireland (see H.R. 4494), [6AU] Information services: establish a national registry for persons who provide intercountry adoption services (see H.R. 4677), [1OC] Law enforcement officers: increase the amount paid to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4544), [10SE] LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] Medicaid: deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] Medicare: enhance and expand special enrollment periods for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 3863), [13MY] ------require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 4680), [2OC] ------waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4771), [9OC] National objectives: recognize the importance of children and families (see H. Con. Res. 302), [20JY] National School Lunch Act: revise eligibility of private organizations under the child and adult care food program (see H.R. 3405), [5MR] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: eliminate requirement that family members of eligible aliens be Nicaraguan or Cuban nationals (see H.R. 4020), [9JN] Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see H.R. 3983), [3JN] [[Page 3040]] Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] Social Security: allow for distribution of the lump sum death payment, in the absence of a widow or widower or surviving children, to any other person as certified by the deceased worker (see H.R. 3739), [28AP] ------determination of benefit amounts relative to provision of child care or care to a chronically ill dependent relative (see H.R. 4456), [6AU] ------eliminate waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce (see H.R. 4458), [6AU] ------increase widow's and widower's insurance benefits by reason of delayed retirement (see H.R. 4459), [6AU] ------provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 4460), [6AU] ------repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 4457), [6AU] Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 3104), [27JA] ------applications for an exclusion of gain on certain sales of a principal residence by a surviving spouse (see H.R. 3541), [24MR] ------cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 3945), [22MY] ------designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------eliminate marriage tax penalty (see H.R. 3443), [11MR] ------eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (see H.R. 3734), [28AP] ------elimination of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3879), [14MY] ------employer credits for expenses of providing child care services to employees (see H.R. 4782), [9OC] ------exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (see H.R. 3991), [4JN] ------increase child tax credit for certain children and allow such credit against the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3583), [30MR] ------increase maximum contribution to education savings accounts (see H.R. 4147), [25JN] ------increase standard deduction for married couples (see H.R. 3524), [19MR] ------liability of spouses on joint Federal income returns (see H.R. 3650), [1AP] ------lower exclusion percentage of deductions for medical care expenses (see H.R. 3449), [12MR] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for medical expenses of certain older relatives (see H.R. 3600), [30MR] (see H.R. 4349), [29JY] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (see H.R. 4579), [16SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the solvency of Social Security (see H.R. 4597), [18SE] ------reduce individual income tax rates, prohibit increases without a national referendum, simplify the tax code, eliminate the marriage penalty, establish return-free income tax filing, and eliminate corporate welfare (see H.R. 3620), [1AP] ------reduce the marriage penalty, encourage health coverage, allow certain credits against the alternative minimum tax, increase the Social Security earnings limitation, and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4542), [10SE] ------repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3859), [13MY] ------require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 4198), [14JY] ------restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 4390), [4AU] ------simplify child tax credit and other nonrefundable credits by repealing limits relative to alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 4489), [6AU] ------temporary waiver of minimum tax rules relative to nonrefundable personal tax credit benefits for families (see H.R. 4611), [23SE] ------treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 4765), [9OC] ------treatment of dependent care expenses (see H.R. 3135), [28JA] (see H.R. 3176), [11FE] ------treatment of estate taxes on the disposition of property produced by a qualified family-owned business (see H.R. 4640), [25SE] ------treatment of expenses paid for attending conferences relative to a dependent child's chronic medical condition (see H.R. 4484), [6AU] ------treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 3227), [12FE] (see H.R. 4521), [7AU] ------treatment of graduated estate tax rates and the unified credit (see H.R. 4468), [6AU] ------treatment of individuals requiring home based custodial care (see H.R. 3308), [3MR] ------treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, (see H.R. 3103), [27JA] ------treatment of the marriage tax penalty relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 3995), [4JN] Unemployment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4702), [5OC] USIA: repeal authority for administration of an au pair program (see H.R. 3092), [27JA] Violence Against Women Act: establish a national domestic violence victim notification system (see H.R. 4860), [20OC] Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal property under certain conditions (see H.R. 4628), [25SE] ------ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] ------support breastfeeding of newborns and encourage employers to establish workplace lactation programs (see H.R. 3531), [24MR] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 4059), [24JY] Motions Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), [15JY] National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (S. 2073), [1OC] Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] Reports filed Child Custody Order Enforcement: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1690) (H. Rept. 105-546), [21MY] Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 477) (H. Rept. 105-585), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-647), [24JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-578), [16JN] Greater Access to Child Care Services for Federal Employees: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4280) (H. Rept. 105-756), [1OC] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Bills and resolutions Amend and clarify (see H.R. 3751), [29AP] Taxation: treatment of periods of leave required to be permitted relative to the pension participation and vesting rules (see H.R. 4178), [25JN] FAMILY FRIENDLY TAX RELIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3583), [30MR] FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES ACT Bills and resolutions Health care professionals: training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] Improve and strengthen (see H.R. 3665), [1AP] Telephones: reauthorize the national toll-free telephone domestic violence hotline (see H.R. 3699), [21AP] FAMINES Bills and resolutions Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 295), [24JN] FARMERS see Agriculture FARR, SAM (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced California: designate all unreserved and unappropriated coastal rocks and islands as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 3911), [20MY] Tourist trade: establish a public-private partnership between the U.S. travel and tourism industry and every level of Government to make the U.S. the premiere tourist destination in the world (see H.R. 4631), [25SE] FASCELL, DANTE B. (a former Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions relative to Biscayne National Park: designate visitor center as the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 3285), [26FE] Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (see H.R. 4757), [9OC] FASTENER QUALITY ACT Bills and resolutions FAA: coverage of certain aircraft fasteners (see H.R. 3824), [11MY] Reports filed Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574), [9JN] FATTAH, CHAKA (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced David P. Richardson, Jr., Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 3999), [5JN] [[Page 3041]] Edgar C. Campbell, Sr., U.S. Post Office, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 3939), [21MY] Freeman Hankins Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4002), [5JN] Max Weiner Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4003), [5JN] Roxanne H. Jones Post Office, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4001), [5JN] Thomas M. Foglietta Post Office Building, Chester, PA: designate (see H.R. 4000), [5JN] FAWELL, HARRIS W. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] National Summit on Retirement Income Savings, [3MR] Bills and resolutions introduced Colleges and universities: allow use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see H.R. 3473), [17MR] Family and Medical Leave Act: amend and clarify (see H.R. 3751), [29AP] Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 4770), [9OC] FAZIO, VIC (a Representative from California) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] Bills and resolutions introduced California: develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see H.R. 4223), [15JY] Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 351), [5FE] Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 434), [14MY] Committee on the Judiciary (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 530), [11SE] Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 342), [28JA] (see H. Res. 369), [25FE] (see H. Res. 400), [27MR] (see H. Res. 412), [29AP] (see H. Res. 492), [24JN] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] Tobacco products: limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3474), [23MR] FBI FAIRNESS TO APPEAL IMPROVEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3614), [31MR] FEDERAL AGENCIES see Executive Departments FEDERAL AGENCY COMPLIANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1544): consideration (see H. Res. 367), [24FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1544, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 367) (H. Rept. 105-420), [24FE] FEDERAL AID IN WILDLIFE RESTORATION ACT Bills and resolutions Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS related term(s) Public Welfare Programs Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, [11FE] Conferees: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions African Americans: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Agricultural Market Transition Act: extend the term of marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 3455), [12MR] ------retroactive lifting of caps on loan rates for marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 4615), [23SE] Agriculture: assist efforts of farmers and cooperatives seeking to engage in value-added processing of agricultural goods (see H.R. 4113), [23JN] ------Federal disaster assistance to livestock producers (see H.R. 4417), [6AU] ------production flexibility contract payment options (see H.R. 4265), (see H.R. 4272), [17JY] ------provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see H.R. 3550), [25MR] ------provide monetary disaster assistance to agricultural producers (see H.R. 4508), [6AU] ------relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4535), [9SE] (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (H.R. 4618), consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (see H.R. 3095), [27JA] (see H.R. 3546), [25MR] ------establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] Child Nutrition Act: simplify program operations and improve program management (see H.R. 3873), [14MY] Children and youth: improve and extend child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3666), [1AP] ------improve the quality of child care through grants and a commission on child care standards (see H.R. 4844), [15OC] ------provide children with increased access to food and nutrition assistance during the summer (see H.R. 3871), [14MY] ------provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to improve the quality and availability of after-school programs (see H.R. 4621), [24SE] ------require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] Committee on Social Security Reform (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] Community development: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] ------prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] ------provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] ------reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Crime: correct law relative to termination of benefits for convicted persons (see H.R. 3096), [27JA] Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] ------reform agricultural credit programs (see H.R. 3513), [19MR] Dept. of Commerce: provide grants to improve job skills in specific industries (see H.R. 3270), [25FE] Dept. of Energy: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] Dept. of HHS: Healthy Start Program funding (see H.R. 3724), [23AP] ------make grants to States and businesses to improve the quality of child care services (see H.R. 3686), [1AP] Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 4838), [14OC] Dept. of Justice: State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding (see H.R. 4440), [6AU] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: payment of monthly educational assistance benefits to veterans enrolled at educational institutions during periods between terms (see H.R. 4537), [10SE] Disabled: establish a national public Internet site to increase access to information on technology-related assistance (see H.R. 4461), [6AU] Disasters: authorize predisaster mitigation programs, streamline the administration of disaster relief, and control the costs of disaster assistance (see H.R. 3869), [14MY] District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] Drug abuse: prohibit needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3714), [22AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3712), [22AP] (see H.R. 3717), [23AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (see H. Res. 409), [28AP] Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Administration: establish (see H.R. 3639), [1AP] Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens' associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 3627), [1AP] ------cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] Education: assist urban and rural local education agencies in raising the academic achievement of all students (see H.R. 3813), [7MY] ------encourage local agencies to work with the private sector to provide care to children under compulsory school attendance age (see H.R. 3129), [28JA] ------encourage States to develop and implement alternative teacher certification and licensure programs (see H.R. 3440), [11MR] ------grants for public policy programs at certain institutes and schools (see H.R. 4830), [14OC] ------increase number of teachers (see H.R. 3157), [4FE] ------increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 3306), [3MR] ------increase Pell Grant awards to certain students (see H.R. 3269), [25FE] ------promote high-quality family literacy programs and train parents effectively to teach their children (see H.R. 4307), [22JY] ------provide flexibility to local agencies that develop voluntary public and private parental choice programs (see H.R. 3742), [28AP] ------provide grants to local educational agencies to promote certain education initiatives (see H.R. 4864), [20OC] ------provide States with options relative to receipt of Federal block grant funds (see H.R. 4779), [9OC] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] FHA: require certain properties to be inspected and determined to comply with minimum property standards (see H.R. 3750), [29AP] [[Page 3042]] Financial institutions: permit affiliation between a depository institution and the holding company successor to the Student Loan Marketing Association (see H.R. 4808), [12OC] Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] Food: purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons (see H.R. 3615), [1AP] ------reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] Food stamps: exception to work requirements relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4486), [6AU] ------exception to work requirements relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4487), [6AU] Foreign trade: consolidate and enhance trade adjustment assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance programs (see H.R. 4733), [8OC] Government: reduce Federal spending in several programs (see H.R. 3556), [25MR] ------reduce waste, fraud, and error by making improvements in Federal management and debt collection practices, payment systems, and benefit programs (see H.R. 4243), [16JY] (see H.R. 4857), [20OC] ------require that recipients of payments have the option to receive such payments by electronic funds transfer or by check (see H.R. 3099), [27JA] ------streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3118), [28JA] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4241), [16JY] (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] Health: prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] Health care facilities: require nursing facilities filing for relief to provide written notice of such filing to appropriate State agencies (see H.R. 4843), [15OC] Higher Education Act: establish an Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship (see H.R. 3840), [12MY] ------reauthorize (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 411), [28AP] Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 208), [4FE] ------ensure that tenant-based rental assistance programs are carried out in an efficient and fair manner (see H.R. 3545), [25MR] ------establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making payments on mortgages insured under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 4745), [8OC] ------expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] ------increase the amount of assistance for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans (see H.R. 3619), [1AP] ------occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 4543), [10SE] ------prohibit individuals convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine from receiving public housing assistance (see H.R. 4551), [11SE] ------provide for reviews of criminal records of applicants for participation in shared housing arrangements (see H.R. 3181), [11FE] ------remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing (see H.R. 3435), [11MR] ------use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing conversions for elderly persons (see H.R. 3635), [1AP] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 4088), [18JN] Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] ------establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4222), [15JY] Law enforcement officers: reduce local matching amount to ensure more local communities qualify for grants to hire additional police officers (see H.R. 4734), [8OC] LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] Medicaid: allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] ------coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services for certain women screened under federally funded programs (see H.R. 3779), [30AP] ------extend the higher Federal medical assistance payment percentage for Indian Health Service facilities to urban Indian health programs (see H.R. 4480), [6AU] ------prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing facilities (see H.R. 4046), [11JN] Medicare: comprehensive financing for graduate medical education (see H.R. 4739), [8OC] ------coverage of adult day care services (see H.R. 4403), [5AU] ------enhance and expand special enrollment periods for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 3863), [13MY] ------enroll eligible low-income beneficiaries in certain cost- sharing assistance programs (see H.R. 4836), [14OC] ------establish a standard of efficiency in home health services and reward agencies who meet or exceed the standard (see H.R. 3651), [1AP] ------extend health care coverage (see H.R. 4177), [25JN] ------graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 4219), [15JY] ------payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 3855), [13MY] ------payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education programs in critical need specialty areas (see H.R. 3940), [21MY] ------preserve access to home health services for the sickest and most frail, continue participation by cost-effective providers, and reduce fraud and abuse (see H.R. 4495), [6AU] ------respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of services (see H.R. 4075), [17JN] ------waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4771), [9OC] Motor vehicles: increase the amount of assistance for providing automobiles to certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 3618), [1AP] National Flood Insurance Program: improve pre-disaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 4832), [14OC] National School Lunch Act: extend the authority of the commodity distribution program (see H.R. 3872), [14MY] Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4482), [6AU] Native Americans: transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see H.R. 4087), [18JN] Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] ------disregard payment of earned income tax credits in determining eligibility for the temporary assistance for needy families program, SSI, Medicaid, and public housing programs (see H.R. 4818), [12OC] ------extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI (see H.R. 4426), [6AU] ------food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] ------guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Puerto Rico: require Dept. of the Treasury report on Federal program costs, revenues, and taxation of residents (see H.R. 4769), [9OC] Small business: provide grants to microenterprise organizations to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs (see H.R. 4179), [25JN] Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3412), [10MR] Social Security: establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4076), [17JN] ------improve coverage of low-income children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 4767), [9OC] ------investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses into program (see H. Res. 340), [27JA] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] ------provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits (see H.R. 4172), [25JN] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses, and provide for appropriate treatment of prisoners (see H.R. 3732), [23AP] SSI: reinstate the medical improvement test protection for certain low-income disabled children (see H.R. 3459), [12MR] States: eligibility for bonuses under the temporary assistance to needy families block grants relative to child poverty rates (see H.R. 4692), [2OC] ------prohibit from imposing restrictions on additional children relative to the temporary assistance to needy families program (see H.R. 4066), [16JN] ------return primary responsibility for disaster relief to States, establish a private corporation to insure against risks and costs of disasters, and provide for Federal assistance for disaster response activities (see H.R. 3728), [23AP] Taxation: treatment of flight training expenses reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances (see H.R. 3942), [21MY] ------treatment of Native American housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3774), [30AP] ------treatment of real property tax reduction vouchers received by senior citizens in exchange for volunteer work (see H.R. 3841), [12MY] Tobacco products: provide crop insurance, extension services, and administration of price support and quota programs at no expense to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3664), [1AP] ------provide economic assistance to tobacco farmers, workers, and communities dependent on tobacco production with funds contributed by tobacco product manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 3867), [14MY] ------provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and stabilize tobacco quota fluctuations (see H.R. 3264), [25FE] (see H.R. 3437), [11MR] Unemployment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4702), [5OC] ------eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4701), [5OC] ------establish the Strategic Transitional Employment Program for the long-term unemployed living in poverty in certain identified communities (see H.R. 4097), [19JN] ------make permanent self-employment assistance programs (see H.R. 3773), [30AP] Urban areas: continuation of operating assistance for small transit operators (see H.R. 4384), [3AU] [[Page 3043]] ------provide grants to organizations to develop youth intervention models (see H.R. 3607), [31MR] WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (see H.R. 3874), [14MY] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Higher Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 6), [26SE] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 1385), [29JY] Motions Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (H.R. 3546), [29AP] Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), [29AP] Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] Reports filed Bone Marrow Donation and Transplantation Program: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 105-538), [18MY] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Consideration of H.R. 6, Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 105-499), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105- 498), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3869) (H. Rept. 105-682), [6AU] Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-659), [29JY] National Drought Policy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3035) (H. Rept. 105-554), [22MY] Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-750), [25SE] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-481), [21AP] Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Service (House) (H.R. 217) (H. Rept. 105-407), [27JA], [3MR] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] Small Business Investment Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3412) (H. Rept. 105-450), [17MR] Termination of Federal Aid Program Benefits for Convicted Persons: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3096) (H. Rept. 105-446), [17MR] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 105-447), [17MR] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-800), [8OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-786), [6OC] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Transportation Bills and resolutions Appropriations: reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 4057), [16JN] Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve consumers' access to airline industry information (see H.R. 4742), [8OC] ------enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares (see H.R. 4577), [16SE] ------public charter operations at certain reliever airports (see H.R. 3380), [5MR] Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see H.R. 4058), [16JN] Fastener Quality Act: coverage of certain aircraft fasteners (see H.R. 3824), [11MY] Liaison and Familiarization Training Program: reform (see H.R. 4530), [9SE] National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see H.R. 4268), [17JY] Noise pollution: address aircraft noise problems of Queens and Long Island, NY (see H.R. 3952), [22MY] ------address aircraft noise problems of Staten Island, NY (see H.R. 4866), [20OC] Taxation: treatment of commercial aviation to and from airports located on sparsely populated islands (see H.R. 4703), [5OC] Reports filed Airline Service Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept. 105-822), [15OC] Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4058) (H. Rept. 105-632), [17JY] Aviation Medical Assistance Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 105-456), [23MR] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 105-639), [20JY] Fastener Quality Act Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574), [9JN] FEDERAL AVIATION RESEARCH AND EVALUATION BOARD Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3312), [3MR] FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Bills and resolutions Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] Federal employees: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 3614), [31MR] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] FEDERAL CIGARETTE LABELING AND ADVERTISING ACT Bills and resolutions Tobacco products: repeal preemption provision (see H.R. 4498), [6AU] FEDERAL COMMISSION ON STATISTICAL POLICY Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4620), [24SE] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Authority (see H. Con. Res. 217), [11FE] Computers: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] ------require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] Government regulations: eliminate requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see H.R. 3171), [5FE] ------prohibit increase in the national audience reach limitations (see H.R. 4845), [15OC] ------repeal redundant reporting and record keeping requirements (see H.R. 4759), [9OC] Radio: protect critical infrastructure radio systems from interference and promote efficient spectrum management of the private land mobile radio bands (see H.R. 4813), [12OC] Telecommunications: ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority over intrastate telecommunications (see H.R. 4801), [10OC] ------require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (see H.R. 4018), [9JN] ------require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Telephones: protect consumers against spamming, slamming, and cramming (see H.R. 4176), [25JN] ------strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 3749), [29AP] (see H.R. 3888), [14MY] Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 4352), [29JY] ------reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 4449), [6AU] (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] Reports filed Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [30JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [10SE] Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3888) (H. Rept. 105-801), [8OC] FEDERAL COURTS IMPROVEMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2294) (H. Rept. 105-437), [12MR] FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ACT Bills and resolutions Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3265, 3276), [25FE] (see H.R. 3413), [10MR] (see H.R. 3454), [12MR] Financial institutions: prohibit fees for using teller windows (see H.R. 4811), [12OC] FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: monitor compliance with commitments made in connection with a merger or acquisition (see H.R. 4420), [6AU] ------prohibit fees for using teller windows (see H.R. 4811), [12OC] FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. related term(s) Financial Institutions Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT Bills and resolutions FEC: expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 3582), [30MR] ------require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] Political campaigns: ban acceptance of certain cash contributions in campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 4790), [10OC] [[Page 3044]] ------permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (see H.R. 4310), [22JY] ------require the deposit into a special account certain contributions and donations to be returned to donors (see H.R. 4786), [10OC] FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3748), [29AP] Elections: require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] House of Representatives: expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 3851), [13MY] ------public financing for candidates who voluntarily limit expenditures for general elections (see H.R. 3852), [13MY] Political campaigns: ban acceptance of certain cash contributions in campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 4790), [10OC] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3516), (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] ------partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates whose opponents exceed personal contribution limitations (see H.R. 3313), [3MR] ------permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (see H.R. 4310), [22JY] ------require national committees of political parties to file pre-general election reports (see H.R. 4781), [9OC] ------require the deposit into a special account certain contributions and donations to be returned to donors (see H.R. 4786), [10OC] Reports: expedite availability (see H.R. 3582), [30MR] Motions Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Reports filed Appropriations: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3748) (H. Rept. 105-606), [25JN] Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3579), [27MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (see H. Res. 402), [30MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 416), [30AP] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] Disasters: authorize predisaster mitigation programs, streamline the administration of disaster relief, and control the costs of disaster assistance (see H.R. 3869), [14MY] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] Monuments and memorials: authorize the construction of a monument to honor those who have served the Nation's civil defense and emergency management programs (see H.R. 3719), [23AP] National Flood Insurance Program: improve pre-disaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 4832), [14OC] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579), [30AP] Motions Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), [31MR], [23AP] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), [23JY], [29JY], [15SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3869) (H. Rept. 105-682), [6AU] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-504), [30AP] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] FEDERAL EMPLOYEES related term(s) Executive Departments Appointments Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement, [18MY] Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: allow members to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 3933), [21MY] Assistant U.S. attorneys: treatment of retirement benefits (see H.R. 4201), [14JY] (see H.R. 4299), [22JY] Children and youth: provide greater access to child care services for Federal employees (see H.R. 4280), [21JY] CIA: provide a process for agency employees to submit urgent concerns to Congress (see H.R. 3829), [12MY] Clinton, President: urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (see H. Res. 433), [14MY] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (H. Res. 433), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Customs Service: use of customs user fees for certain preclearance activities (see H.R. 3644), [1AP] Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3613), [31MR] ------determination of wages of certain employees by using a recent wage survey (see H.R. 4142), [25JN] ------equitable retirement for military reserve technicians covered under FERS or CSRS (see H.R. 4153), [25JN] Dept. of Justice: clarify method for filling vacancies subject to Senate confirmation (see H.R. 3420), [10MR] ------constitutional amendment to establish an elected Officer of the U.S. with the responsibilities of the Attorney General (see H.J. Res. 127), [6AU] ------establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a review board to monitor compliance (see H.R. 3396), [5MR] ------require election of Attorney General (see H. Con. Res. 323), [6AU] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: use of voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 4705), [6OC] Executive departments: appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive agencies (see H. Res. 339), [27JA] Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation (see H.R. 4318), [23JY] FAA: reform Liaison and Familiarization Training Program (see H.R. 4530), [9SE] Families and domestic relations: allow agencies to reimburse for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 4793), [10OC] FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 3614), [31MR] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow option of obtaining coverage for self and children only (see H.R. 4499), [6AU] ------application of cost accounting standards (see H.R. 4840), [14OC] GAO: reform appointment process for the Comptroller General and Deputy Comptroller General (see H.R. 4296), [22JY] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 3528), [23MR] ------measure performance of Federal procurement system and enhance training of the acquisition workforce (see H.R. 4244), [16JY] ------require reports on travel of executive branch officers and employees to international conferences (see H.R. 4805), [11OC] Health: allow use of medical savings accounts under health benefits program (see H.R. 3166), [5FE] ------enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] House of Representatives: permit payments to reimburse Members, officers, and employees for qualified adoption expenses (see H. Res. 593), [10OC] House Rules: provide that certain bills to eliminate waste and provide reform of the executive branch are privileged (see H. Res. 600), [14OC] ------require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 456), [4JN] (see H. Res. 503), [16JY] Immigration: personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] Income: equitable overtime pay policies (see H.R. 3956), [22MY] ------exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4405), [5AU] ------modify the conditions that must be met before certain alternative pay authorities may be exercised by the President (see H.R. 3251), [24FE] Indian Self-Determination Act: repeal a provision which exempts certain former officers and employees of the U.S. from restrictions related to aiding and advising Indian tribes (see H.R. 3218, 3219), [12FE] [[Page 3045]] Insurance: coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4559), [14SE] ------establish a program under which long-term care insurance can be obtained (see H.R. 4401), [5AU] ------make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (see H.R. 4418), [6AU] Law enforcement officers: protection of Federal officers who intervene in certain situations (see H.R. 3839), [12MY] Members of Congress: limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] Patent and Trademark Office: funding for salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3723), [23AP] Pearl Harbor Day: treat December 7 in the same manner as Veterans Day for all purposes relative to Federal employment (see H.R. 4815), [12OC] Pensions: establish a portable retirement option for political appointees and congressional employees (see H.R. 4603), [18SE] ------provide for the rectification of certain retirement coverage errors (see H.R. 3249), [24FE] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] Supreme Court: hiring of qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices (see H. Res. 591), [9OC] Taxation: allow cash payment to Federal employees in lieu of parking benefits (see H.R. 4777), [9OC] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] Veterans: improve access to health care services for certain Medicare-eligible veterans (see H.R. 3828), [12MY] Reports filed Alternative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 105-487), [21AP] Civil Service Retirement System Actuarial Redeposit Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2566) (H. Rept. 105-757), [1OC] Consideration of H. Res. 433, Urge Full Cooperation by Former Political Appointees, Friends, and Associates of President Clinton With Congressional Investigations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] Federal Employee Leave Time Relative to Services as an Organ Donor: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2943) (H. Rept. 105-752), [28SE] Federal Retirement Coverage Corrections Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [14JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [20JY] Greater Access to Child Care Services for Federal Employees: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4280) (H. Rept. 105-756), [1OC] Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3829) (H. Rept. 105-747), [25SE] Make Percentage Limitations on Contributions to the Federal Employee Thrift Savings Plan Comparable to Amount Limitations on Elective Deferrals: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2526) (H. Rept. 105-809), [10OC] Patent and Trademark Office Salaries and Expenses Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 105- 528), [12MY] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] Hydroelectric power: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Arkansas (see H.R. 4081), [18JN] ------extension of deadline for construction of Mt. Hope Waterpower Project (see H.R. 4633), [25SE] Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Taxation: treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] Reports filed FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Arkansas: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 105-748), [25SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Colorado: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 105-509), [6MY] FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed consent (see H.R. 4035), [11JN] Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4024), [9JN] Food: improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 4080), [18JN] Pesticides: clarify circumstances in which a substance is considered to be a pesticide chemical (see H.R. 4679), [2OC] Pharmaceuticals: establish therapeutic equivalence requirements for generic drugs (see H.R. 4849), [16OC] FEDERAL GOVERNMENT see Government--U.S. FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE see Federal Reserve System FEDERAL POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Power resources: provide a transition to market-based rates for power sold by the TVA and Federal Power Marketing Administration (see H.R. 3518), [19MR] FEDERAL REGISTER Bills and resolutions Government regulations: specify consistent and informative format for notices of Federal agency rulemaking proposals (see H.R. 4162), [25JN] FEDERAL REGULATIONS see Government regulations FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD see Federal Reserve System FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Bills and resolutions Crime: include money laundering activities in the consideration of certain applications (see H.R. 3760), [29AP] Economy: reduction of Federal funds rate by Federal Open Market Committee (see H. Con. Res. 329), [23SE] Financial institutions: offer interest-bearing transaction accounts and negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest payments on demand deposits, and require FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 4082), [18JN] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] Loans: broaden the range of discount window loans which may be used as collateral for Federal reserve notes (see H.R. 4359), [30JY] FEDERAL RETIREMENT COVERAGE CORRECTIONS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [14JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [20JY] FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Business and industry: regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements (see H.R. 4581), [16SE] Computers: protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 4667), [1OC] Consumers: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media (see H. Con. Res. 318), [5AU] Foreign trade: clarify antitrust policy relative to commerce with foreign nations (see H.R. 4453), [6AU] Telecommunications: require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (see H.R. 4018), [9JN] FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: clarify antitrust policy relative to commerce with foreign nations (see H.R. 4453), [6AU] FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT Bills and resolutions Ecology and environment: control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 3232), [12FE] EPA: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 4242), [16JY] National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: prevent lapses in permits (see H.R. 3238), [12FE] FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS Appointments Conferees: S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 446), [21MY] ------ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), insert language of H.R. 2534 in lieu (see H. Res. 365), [24FE] Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] Children and youth: improve the quality of child care through grants and a commission on child care standards (see H.R. 4844), [15OC] ------require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] Courts: limit Federal authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3182), [11FE] Crime: provide State grants for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 4026), [10JN] ------require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police (see H.R. 4531), [9SE] (see H.R. 4576), [15SE] Dept. of Agriculture: provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 4409), [5AU] Dept. of HHS: make grants to States and businesses to improve the quality of child care services (see H.R. 3686), [1AP] Dept. of the Interior: convey certain mineral interests to Florida and release reversionary interests in four deeds that conveyed certain lands so as to permit the State to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of the lands (see H.R. 4842), [15OC] Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study on improving the safety of persons present at roadside emergencies (see H.R. 4171), [25JN] [[Page 3046]] Drugs: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 3184), [11FE] Education: encourage States to develop and implement alternative teacher certification and licensure programs (see H.R. 3440), [11MR] ------ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled children (see H.R. 3930), [21MY] ------establish professional development partnerships (see H.R. 3115), [27JA] ------provide States with options relative to receipt of Federal block grant funds (see H.R. 4779), [9OC] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 3248), [24FE] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities (see H.R. 4590), [17SE] EPA: implementation of revised ozone and particulate matter standards (see H.R. 3505), [19MR] Executive Office of the President: implementation of Executive Orders relative to Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4422), [6AU] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] Federal aid programs: State eligibility for bonuses under the temporary assistance to needy families block grants relative to child poverty rates (see H.R. 4692), [2OC] Fire prevention: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local governments in improving public safety against fire and fire- related hazards (see H.R. 4229), [15JY] Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 4290), [21JY] Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4196), [14JY] (see H.R. 4232), [15JY] (see H. Con. Res. 299), [16JY] ------streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] Hawaii: relief (see H.R. 4809), [12OC] Immigration: permit local educational agencies to waive reimbursement for aliens granted nonimmigrant status to attend public secondary schools (see H.R. 4416), [6AU] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: clarify requirements relative to reducing or withholding payments to States (see H.R. 3254), [24FE] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] ------reduce local matching amount to ensure more local communities qualify for grants to hire additional police officers (see H.R. 4734), [8OC] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] ------allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] ------prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing facilities (see H.R. 4046), [11JN] Minerals Management Service: grant Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field (see H.R. 4604), [18SE] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] Native Americans: prohibit certain Dept. of the Interior Indian gaming regulations (see H.R. 3094), [27JA] Privacy: repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 4197), [14JY] (see H.R. 4217), [15JY] Public lands: make certain Federal property is made available to States before other entities (see H.R. 3842), [12MY] (see H.R. 4010), [5JN] Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Public welfare programs: guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Roads and highways: designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (see H.R. 4513), [6AU] ------designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (S. 2133), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Social Security: provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits (see H.R. 4172), [25JN] States: authorize Governors to limit receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 4475), [6AU] ------expand eligibility for, and strengthen administrative financing of, the unemployment compensation program and improve the solvency of State accounts in the Unemployment Trust Fund (see H.R. 3697), [21AP] ------penalties for releasing individuals convicted of violent crimes involving children (see H.R. 4258), [16JY] ------return primary responsibility for disaster relief to States, establish a private corporation to insure against risks and costs of disasters, and provide for Federal assistance for disaster response activities (see H.R. 3728), [23AP] ------use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 3241), [12FE] Taxation: treatment of amounts received under State programs providing compensation for birth-related injuries (see H.R. 4139), [25JN] Telecommunications: ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority over intrastate telecommunications (see H.R. 4801), [10OC] Tobacco products: waive certain sanctions against States that penalize minors' drivers licenses for purchasing or possessing tobacco products (see H.R. 4159), [25JN] Unemployment: improve the collection of Federal unemployment taxes and the provision of such revenues for employment security administration (see H.R. 3684), [1AP] Water: authorize EPA grants to States to maximize the available water supply and develop alternative water sources (see H.R. 3243), [12FE] ------Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see H.R. 3557), [25MR] Conference reports Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (S. 1150), [22AP] Motions Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] Reports filed Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee of Conference (S. 1150) (H. Rept. 105-492), [22AP] American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 105-548), [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of S. 2133, U.S. Route 66 Designation as ``America's Main Street'': Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105- 649), [24JY] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] FIELDS, RICHARD E. Bills and resolutions Richard E. Fields Post Office, Charleston, SC: designate (see H.R. 4042), [11JN] FILMS see Motion Pictures FILNER, BOB (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: conversion period for former members from Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance policy to a Veterans' Group Life Insurance policy (see H.R. 4115), [23JN] ERISA: provide that participants in employee benefit plans are entitled to certain judicial reviews of benefit determinations (see H.R. 4406), [5AU] Taxation: adjust for inflation income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] ------increase income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3447), [12MR] ------lower exclusion percentage of deductions for medical care expenses (see H.R. 3449), [12MR] Veterans: provide the same level of health care for Filipino World War II veterans living in the Philippines as those living in the U.S. (see H.R. 4168), [25JN] FINANCIAL CONTRACT NETTING IMPROVEMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4393) (H. Rept. 105-688), [9SE] FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES SUPERVISORY IMPROVEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 4321), [23JY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [9SE] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105- 701), [25SE] FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, [11FE] Conferees: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: assist efforts of farmers and cooperatives seeking to engage in value-added processing of agricultural goods (see H.R. 4113), [23JN] [[Page 3047]] ------production flexibility contract payment options (see H.R. 4265), (see H.R. 4272), [17JY] ------provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see H.R. 3550), [25MR] ------provide crop insurance, marketing loan, and emergency operating loan relief for farmers in certain North Dakota and Minnesota counties that have been designated as Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 3678), [1AP] Asia: insist that certain institutions uphold the trade liberalization commitments made by Asian countries receiving assistance from such institutions (see H.R. 3353), [5MR] Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent and facilitate the bankruptcy and debt restructuring process relative to farmers (see H.R. 4645), [25SE] ------modify application of liquidation cases (see H.R. 3801), [6MY] ------reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4672), [1OC] (see H.R. 4697), [5OC] (see H.R. 4831), [14OC] ------reform laws (see H.R. 3146, 3150), [3FE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] ------revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 4239), [16JY] (see H.R. 4393), [4AU] Business and industry: offer interest-bearing transaction accounts and negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest payments on demand deposits, and require FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 4082), [18JN] Children's Development Commission: establish (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3617), [1AP] Community Reinvestment Act: exempt certain depository institutions from requirements (see H.R. 4445), [6AU] Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] ------encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] ------minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] ------use of electronic authentication technology (see H.R. 3472), [17MR] Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural credit provisions for farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4246), [16JY] Consumers: ensure privacy protection (see H.R. 4388), [4AU] ------limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] ------prevent credit card issuers from implementing unreasonable practices or penalties against card holders who pay balances in full (see H.R. 4410), [5AU] ------prevent personal financial information from being obtained under false pretenses (see H.R. 4321), [23JY] ------prohibit fees for using teller windows (see H.R. 4811), [12OC] ------protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4478), [6AU] Credit: repeal pending changes in the interest rates applicable to Federal family education loans (see H.R. 3291), [26FE] Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3265, 3276), [25FE] (see H.R. 3413), [10MR] (see H.R. 3454), [12MR] ------require insured credit unions to meet the credit needs of the community served by the credit union (see H.R. 3439), [11MR] Crime: prevent money laundering (see H.R. 3745), [29AP] Dept. of Agriculture: reform agricultural credit programs (see H.R. 3513), [19MR] Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see H.R. 4005), [5JN] Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access to microcredit (see H. Res. 475), [17JN] Education: increase the number of qualified early child care professionals through a student loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 3727), [23AP] Electronic Fund Transfer Act: limit exchange rates in international wire transfers originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 4253), [16JY] ------require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 3726), [23AP] FHA: require certain properties to be inspected and determined to comply with minimum property standards (see H.R. 3750), [29AP] Financial services: increase competition (H.R. 10), consideration (see H. Res. 403), [30MR] (see H. Res. 428), [12MY] ------provide framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (see H.R. 4870), [20OC] FRS: broaden the range of discount window loans which may be used as collateral for Federal reserve notes (see H.R. 4359), [30JY] ------include money laundering activities in the consideration of certain applications (see H.R. 3760), [29AP] ------reduction of Federal funds rate by Federal Open Market Committee (see H. Con. Res. 329), [23SE] Government: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] Government regulations: monitor compliance with commitments made in connection with a merger or acquisition (see H.R. 4420), [6AU] ------streamline the regulation of depository institutions and safeguard confidential banking and credit union supervisory information (see H.R. 4364), [31JY] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] Homeowners Protection Act: consumer protections relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 4435), [6AU] Housing: establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making payments on mortgages insured under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 4745), [8OC] ------expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] IMF: ensure interest rates on loans are comparable to other financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 273), [7MY] ------quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 3114), [27JA] (see H.R. 3287), [26FE] (see H.R. 4150), [25JN] Income: establish protections for recipients of Federal payments made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4311), [22JY] ------exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4405), [5AU] Insurance: prohibit foreign insurance companies from doing business in the U.S. unless they disclose any financial dealings they had with individuals who survived or died in the Holocaust (see H.R. 3143), [3FE] International Financial Institution Reexamination and Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 4719), [7OC] International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Res. 562), [1OC] Investments: allow national banks to hold passive investments in certain subsurface rights (see H.R. 4348), [29JY] Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] Motor vehicles: enhance advertising of terms and costs of car leases and permit consumer comparison of advertised lease offerings (see H.R. 4788), [10OC] Puerto Rico: provide for adequate insurance of mortgages on property (see H.R. 3757), [29AP] Real estate: prohibit lenders from requiring access to the borrower's tax return information in residential mortgage transactions (see H.R. 4395), [4AU] Securities: judicial review of adoption of accounting principles applicable to issuers of federally-registered securities (see H.R. 3165), [5FE] Student Loan Marketing Association: permit affiliation between a depository institution and the holding company successor (see H.R. 4808), [12OC] Taxation: allow farmers option to declare taxable year in which production flexibility contract payments and crop insurance payments are included in gross income (see H.R. 4644), [25SE] ------allow interest deduction for contingent interest on a shared appreciation mortgage (see H.R. 4637), [25SE] ------encourage a strong community-based banking system (see H.R. 4684), [2OC] ------expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 4553), [11SE] ------permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 4795), [10OC] ------promote retirement savings (see H.R. 3672), [1AP] (see H.R. 4823), [13OC] ------treatment of interest on education loans (see H.R. 4846), [15OC] Veterans: make permanent the eligibility of former members of the Selected Reserve for veterans housing loans (see H.R. 4016), [9JN] Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] (see H.R. 3159), [4FE] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Messages CCC Report: President Clinton, [5FE] Motions Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] Reports filed Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Credit Union Membership Access Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1151) (H. Rept. 105-472), [30MR] Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] [[Page 3048]] Financial Contract Netting Improvement Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4393) (H. Rept. 105-688), [9SE] Financial Information Privacy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [9SE] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105- 701), [25SE] Financial Services Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), [28JA] IMF Quota Increase and Revised Borrowing Guidelines: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3114) (H. Rept. 105-454), [18MR] Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1756) (H. Rept. 105-608), [14JY] Money Laundering Deterrence Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 105-611), [14JY] Private Trustee Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2592) (H. Rept. 105-663), [31JY] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 105-447), [17MR] FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 10): consideration (see H. Res. 403), [30MR] (see H. Res. 428), [12MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 10, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105- 164), [28JA] FIRE PREVENTION Bills and resolutions Children and youth: provide that children's sleepwear be manufactured in accordance with stricter flammability standards (see H.R. 3831), [12MY] CPSC: promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes (see H.R. 3935), [21MY] Safety: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local governments in improving public safety against fire and fire- related hazards (see H.R. 4229), [15JY] FIREARMS related term(s) Weapons Bills and resolutions Ammunition: ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 3609), [31MR] (see H.R. 3646), [1AP] ------prohibit Internet and mail-order sales without a license to deal in firearms and require licensed firearms dealers to record certain sales (see H.R. 4114), [23JN] Children and youth: encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] ------ensure child safety (see H.R. 4444), [6AU] ------protect from violence (see H.R. 4073), [17JN] ------revocation of dealer licenses for willful sales to minors (see H.R. 4443), [6AU] Civil liberties: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 4137), [24JN] Clinton, President: address issue of school violence (see H. Con. Res. 287), [5JN] ------address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 512), [29JY] Crime: establish Federal penalties for use of a law enforcement officer's weapon against the officer (see H.R. 4776), [9OC] Drugs: sentencing of persons convicted of lesser drug offenses while in possession of a firearm (see H.R. 3155), [4FE] Federal-state relations: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 4290), [21JY] Foreign trade: ban importation of certain large capacity military magazine rifles (see H. Con. Res. 275), [12MY] ------clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 3954), [22MY] Forest Service: policies on recreational shooting and archery ranges on Federal land (see H. Con. Res. 332), [2OC] Handguns: require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement officials and a waiting period before purchase (see H.R. 4233), [15JY] Information services: prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and regulate retention of resulting information (see H.R. 3949), [22MY] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] Muzzle loading firearms: treatment as antique firearms (see H.R. 3140), [3FE] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] Safety: provide grants to improve safety and study the effects of developing technology on firearms safety (see H.R. 3895), [19MY] ------require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices (see H.R. 4441), [6AU] Schools: ensure safety by increasing police presence (see H.R. 4224), [15JY] ------establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] Weapons: regulation of transfer at gun shows (see H.R. 3833), [12MY] (see H.R. 4442), [6AU] Motions Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] Reports filed Care for Police Survivors Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 218) (H. Rept. 105-819), [14OC] FIREFIGHTERS Bills and resolutions Fire prevention: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local governments in improving public safety against fire and fire- related hazards (see H.R. 4229), [15JY] Mexico: assistance to combat wildfires (see H. Res. 469), [11JN] OSHA: require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] Wildfires: express condolences and support to victims and commend efforts of firefighters in Florida (see H. Con. Res. 298), [16JY] Motions Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] FISH AND FISHING related term(s) Marine Mammals; National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife Bills and resolutions Bering Sea: actions to stop poaching of marine resources and use of illegal high seas driftnets (see H. Res. 470), [15JN] Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] Dept. of the Interior: study effects of double-crested cormorants on commercial and recreational fish species and prepare population management strategy (see H.R. 4754), [8OC] ------Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery programs implementation funding (see H.R. 3669), [1AP] Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] Endangered Species Act: reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] ------transfer enforcement functions of the National Marine Fisheries Service to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see H.R. 4335), [24JY] Estonia: approve international fishery agreement (see H.R. 4749), [8OC] Government regulations: disapprove rule requiring the use of bycatch reduction devices in the shrimp fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 3735), [28AP] Gulf of Mexico: red snapper fishery management (see H.R. 4423), [6AU] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Latvia: approve international fishery agreement (see H.R. 3460), [12MR] Lithuania: approve international fishery agreement (see H.R. 4750), [8OC] Marine resources: reduce fishing capacity in U.S. fisheries (see H.R. 4180), [25JN] National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (H.R. 512), consideration (see H. Res. 427), [12MY] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] ------implement fishery management plans to protect North Atlantic swordfish (see H.R. 4500), [6AU] (see H. Con. Res. 344), [8OC] Northwest Straits Advisory Commission: establish (see H.R. 4585), [16SE] Poland: approve international fishery agreement (see H.R. 3461), [12MR] ------approve international fishery agreement (H.R. 3461), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 352), [15OC] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] Sports: establish a memorial to sportsmen (see H.R. 4077), [18JN] States: extend and expand interim authority to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3973), [22MY] Messages U.S.-Estonia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S.-Latvia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [3FE] U.S.-Lithuania Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S.-Poland Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [5FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 512, New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] International Fishery Agreement With Latvia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 105-613), [14JY] National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2376) (H. Rept. 105-483), [21AP] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] [[Page 3049]] FLAG--U.S. Bills and resolutions Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see H.R. 3216), [12FE] Veterans: furnishing of burial flags to certain deceased members of the Selected Reserve (see H.R. 3668), [1AP] FLIPPER, HENRY O. Bills and resolutions Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station, Thomasville, GA: designate (see H.R. 4661), [1OC] FLOOD CONTROL see Floods FLOODS related term(s) Disasters Bills and resolutions Agriculture: relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4535), [9SE] (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (H.R. 4618), consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] American River Watershed: provide for improved flood protection (see H.R. 3698), [21AP] California: develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see H.R. 4223), [15JY] Corps of Engineers: reauthorizing water resources development programs (see H.R. 3866), [14MY] Dept. of Agriculture: provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 4409), [5AU] Federal aid programs: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] National Flood Insurance Program: improve pre-disaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 4832), [14OC] Safety: ensure that States and localities can quickly and safely remove flood debris (see H.R. 4128), [24JN] Reports filed Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] FLORIDA Bills and resolutions Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3740), [28AP] Biscayne National Park: designate visitor center as the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 3285), [26FE] Courts: appointment of additional Federal judges in the middle and southern districts of Florida (see H.R. 3154), [4FE] Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (see H.R. 4757), [9OC] Dept. of Defense: conveyance of certain national defense reserve fleet vessels to The Victory Ship, Inc. (see H.R. 4678), [1OC] Dept. of the Interior: convey certain mineral interests to Florida and release reversionary interests in four deeds that conveyed certain lands so as to permit the State to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of the lands (see H.R. 4842), [15OC] EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (see H.R. 4047), [11JN] Malcom Randall Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, FL: designate (see H.R. 3336), [4MR] Postal Service: designate buildings in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami, FL (see H.R. 4052), [11JN] Wildfires: express condolences and support to victims and commend efforts of firefighters in Florida (see H. Con. Res. 298), [16JY] Reports filed Miccosukee Tribe Clarification of Rights in Florida: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 105-708), [11SE] FLOYD, MAMIE G. Bills and resolutions Mamie G. Floyd Post Office, Eau Claire, SC: designate (see H.R. 4040), [11JN] FOGLIETTA, THOMAS M. (a former Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions relative to Thomas M. Foglietta Post Office Building, Chester, PA: designate (see H.R. 4000), [5JN] FOLEY, MARK (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of State: seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] Health: prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care workers who report unsafe conditions and practices (see H.R. 3342), [5MR] Insurance: prohibit foreign insurance companies from doing business in the U.S. unless they disclose any financial dealings they had with individuals who survived or died in the Holocaust (see H.R. 3143), [3FE] FOLEY, THOMAS S. (a former Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions relative to Thomas S. Foley U.S. Court House, Spokane, WA: designate (see H.R. 4625), [24SE] FOOD related term(s) Agriculture Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] Bills and resolutions Agricultural Adjustment Act: require comparable requirements on imported and domestic fruits and vegetables under agricultural marketing orders (see H.R. 3335), [4MR] Agriculture: harmonization of registrations of certain pesticides used on canola (see H.R. 4814), [12OC] Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] Brazil: prohibit importation of papayas into the U.S. and certain territories until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 3771), [30AP] Child Nutrition Act: simplify program operations and improve program management (see H.R. 3873), [14MY] Children and youth: improve and extend child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3666), [1AP] ------provide children with increased access to food and nutrition assistance during the summer (see H.R. 3871), [14MY] Commodity Exchange Act: limit CFTC authority to alter the regulation of certain hybrid instruments and swap agreements (see H.R. 4507), [6AU] Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] European Union: canned fruit subsidy (see H. Res. 406), [1AP] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Export Apple and Pear Act: limit applicability to apples (see H.R. 4148), [25JN] FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety (see H.R. 3676), [1AP] ------uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4383), [3AU] Federal aid programs: purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons (see H.R. 3615), [1AP] ------reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] Food stamps: exception to work requirements relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4486), [6AU] ------exception to work requirements relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4487), [6AU] ------prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4366), [31JY] ------State prevention of receipt by prisoners or fugitives (see H.R. 3670), [1AP] FTC: regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements (see H.R. 4581), [16SE] National School Lunch Act: extend the authority of the commodity distribution program (see H.R. 3872), [14MY] ------revise eligibility of private organizations under the child and adult care food program (see H.R. 3405), [5MR] Poultry Products Inspection Act: cover certain birds for use as human food (see H.R. 4828), [13OC] Safety: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] ------improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 4080), [18JN] Southeast Asia: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] Tariff: grape juice concentrates (see H.R. 4481), [6AU] ------mueslix cereals (see H.R. 3419), [10MR] Taxation: treatment of meals furnished to employees at a place of business (see H.R. 3834), [12MY] (see H.R. 4106), [22JN] (see H.R. 4638), [25SE] ------treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 3552), [25MR] Volunteer workers: exempt certain food bank volunteers from the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3152), [4FE] WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (see H.R. 3874), [14MY] Conference reports WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Messages Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Reports filed European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-786), [6OC] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4101), [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration (see H. Res. 482), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 567), [2OC] Health: permit the approval and administration of certain drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3938), [21MY] Pharmaceuticals: establish therapeutic equivalence requirements for generic drugs (see H.R. 4849), [16OC] [[Page 3050]] Safety: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety (see H.R. 3676), [1AP] ------require notification of recalls of drugs and devices (see H.R. 3462), [12MR] ------uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4383), [3AU] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4101), [2OC] Messages Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Veto of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: President Clinton, [8OC] Motions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4101), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), conference report, [2OC] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-763), [2OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-588), [19JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 105-764), [2OC] Consideration of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 105-593), [22JN] FOOD INDUSTRY Bills and resolutions Agriculture: harmonization of registrations of certain pesticides used on canola (see H.R. 4814), [12OC] ------relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4535), [9SE] (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (H.R. 4618), consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] Commodity Exchange Act: limit CFTC authority to alter the regulation of certain hybrid instruments and swap agreements (see H.R. 4507), [6AU] Dept. of Agriculture: establish a pilot program for milk producers and cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk handlers (see H.R. 4360), [30JY] ------improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] ------reform agricultural credit programs (see H.R. 3513), [19MR] European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety (see H.R. 3676), [1AP] ------uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4383), [3AU] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] FTC: regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements (see H.R. 4581), [16SE] National School Lunch Act: extend the authority of the commodity distribution program (see H.R. 3872), [14MY] Poultry Products Inspection Act: cover certain birds for use as human food (see H.R. 4828), [13OC] Tariff: grape juice concentrates (see H.R. 4481), [6AU] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] FOOD QUALITY PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Congress: oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] FOOD STAMP ACT Bills and resolutions Food stamps: prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4366), [31JY] ------State prevention of receipt by prisoners or fugitives (see H.R. 3670), [1AP] FOOD STAMPS Bills and resolutions Employment: exception to work requirements relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4486), [6AU] ------exception to work requirements relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4487), [6AU] Federal aid programs: reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] Public welfare programs: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI (see H.R. 4426), [6AU] ------food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] States: prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4366), [31JY] ------prevention of receipt by prisoners or fugitives (see H.R. 3670), [1AP] FORBES, MICHAEL P. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Transportation: require study and report on certain practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] Education: improve facilities, reduce class size, and provide parents with additional educational choices for their children (see H.R. 4169), [25JN] National Child Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 357), [11FE] SEC: limit collection of certain fees (see H.R. 4269), [17JY] Taxation: treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 3122), [28JA] FORD, BETTY Bills and resolutions Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 3506), [19MR] FORD HAROLD E, JR. (a Representative from Tennessee) Bills and resolutions introduced Clinton, President: address issue of school violence (see H. Con. Res. 287), [5JN] FOREIGN AFFAIRS REFORM AND RESTRUCTURING ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, provisions, [10MR] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1757): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 1757, Provisions: President Clinton, [21OC] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105- 432), [10MR] FOREIGN AID related term(s) Foreign Policy Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] Bills and resolutions Arms Export Control Act: provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections (see H. Res. 361), [12FE] Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] Foreign Assistance Act: repeal the housing guaranty program (see H.R. 3352), [5MR] ------require that certain assistance be in the form of credits redeemable only for U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 3800), [6MY] Foreign countries: establish an index of economic freedom to evaluate the level of economic freedom of countries receiving U.S. development assistance (see H.R. 3256), [24FE] ------prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education and training assistance (see H.R. 3802), [6MY] (see H.R. 4874), [21OC] ------prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries (see H.R. 4545), [10SE] ------require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4569), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (see H. Res. 542), [16SE] Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance to Northern Ireland and border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 4773), [9OC] ------authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub- Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration (see H. Res. 383), [10MR] ------support broad-based agricultural and rural development in sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 3636), [1AP] (see H.R. 4283), [21JY] Heavily Indebted Poor Countries: debt forgiveness (see H. Con. Res. 337), [8OC] IMF: ensure transparency of operations (see H.R. 3331), [4MR] ------prohibit funding until Iraq is expelled (see H.R. 3599), [30MR] ------U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 3090), [27JA] Indonesia: prohibit transfer of military equipment, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] [[Page 3051]] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Mexico: assistance to combat wildfires (see H. Res. 469), [11JN] ------disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance (see H.R. 3890), [19MY] Somalia: economic, (see H. Con. Res. 339), [8OC] Southeast Asia: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] Turkmenistan: support assistance to build pipelines relative to resumption of natural gas exports (see H. Con. Res. 349), [10OC] Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] ------prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance programs (see H.R. 3158), [4FE] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] Conference reports Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Loan Guarantees to Israel Program: President Clinton, [25FE] Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Motions Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), [11MR] Reports filed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Africa Seeds of Hope Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education and training assistance (see H.R. 3802), [6MY] (see H.R. 4874), [21OC] ------require that certain assistance be in the form of credits redeemable only for U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 3800), [6MY] Housing: repeal the housing guaranty program (see H.R. 3352), [5MR] FOREIGN BANKS Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: insist that certain institutions uphold the trade liberalization commitments made by Asian countries receiving assistance from such institutions (see H.R. 3353), [5MR] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT Bills and resolutions Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign commerce (see H.R. 4353), [30JY] Motions Crime: strengthen prohibitions on international bribery and other corrupt practices (S. 2375), [9OC] Reports filed International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] FOREIGN COUNTRIES Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] ------relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea (see H. Con. Res. 292), [19JN] Arms Export Control Act: provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] Botswana: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 373), [26FE] Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections (see H. Res. 361), [12FE] Chesimard, Joanne: extradition to the U.S. from Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 244), [17MR] Children and youth: international cooperation in cases involving the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (see H. Con. Res. 224), [25FE] China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see H.J. Res. 126), [22JY] ------representation in international institutions (see H. Con. Res. 338), [8OC] ------tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] Citizenship: modify retroactively the residence requirement for certain individuals born abroad before 1953 to one citizen parent and one alien parent (see H.R. 4853), [19OC] Colleges and universities: improve international education at postsecondary institutions (see H.R. 3311), [3MR] Colombia: tribute to democratic elections and renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 502), [15JY] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 4350), [29JY] (see H.R. 4427), [6AU] Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish support program for victims of torture (see H.R. 3161), [4FE] ------implementation (see H.R. 4308), [22JY] Costa Rica: protection of lives and property rights from squatters (see H. Con. Res. 306), [23JY] Courts: funding for the construction of U.S. chancery facilities in Berlin and Jerusalem so that comparable rates of construction and occupation of the facilities are ensured (see H.R. 4181), [25JN] ------permit claims in U.S. courts against foreign countries which are sponsors of international terrorism, or where no extradition treaty or other remedies exist (see H.R. 3848), [12MY] Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H. Con. Res. 254), [30MR] Dept. of Defense: relief of survivors of victims killed in helicopter shooting accident in Iraq (see H.R. 4061), [16JN] Dept. of Labor: treatment of immigration relative to certain information technology occupations (see H.R. 3273), [25FE] Dept. of State: establish a Board of Visa Appeals (see H.R. 4539), [10SE] ------provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] ------require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access to microcredit (see H. Res. 475), [17JN] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] Ericson, Leif: mint coins in conjunction with Iceland in commemoration of the millennium of the discovery of the New World (see H.R. 4624), [24SE] European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Families and domestic relations: establish a national registry for persons who provide intercountry adoption services (see H.R. 4677), [1OC] Financial institutions: insist that certain institutions uphold the trade liberalization commitments made by Asian countries receiving assistance from such institutions (see H.R. 3353), [5MR] Foreign aid: debt forgiveness for certain Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (see H. Con. Res. 337), [8OC] ------establish an index of economic freedom to evaluate the level of economic freedom of countries receiving U.S. development assistance (see H.R. 3256), [24FE] ------prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education and training assistance (see H.R. 3802), [6MY] (see H.R. 4874), [21OC] ------prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries (see H.R. 4545), [10SE] Foreign Assistance Act: repeal the housing guaranty program (see H.R. 3352), [5MR] ------require that certain assistance be in the form of credits redeemable only for U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 3800), [6MY] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4569), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (see H. Res. 542), [16SE] Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance to Northern Ireland and border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 4773), [9OC] [[Page 3052]] ------require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] ------support developmental alternatives for child labor (see H.R. 4506), [6AU] Foreign trade: clarify antitrust policy relative to commerce with foreign nations (see H.R. 4453), [6AU] ------consolidate and enhance trade adjustment assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance programs (see H.R. 4733), [8OC] ------engage in negotiations with Chile to conclude a free trade agreement in the absence of fast track authority (see H. Con. Res. 348), [10OC] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] ------exemptions from certain import prohibitions (see H.R. 3340), [5MR] (see H.R. 3465), [16MR] ------miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 4342), [29JY] (see H.R. 4856), [20OC] ------reauthorize Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 4608), [23SE] ------require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4688), [2OC] ------require the President to report to Congress on any selective embargo on agricultural commodities (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] (see H.R. 4647), [26SE] Global March Against Child Labor: support (see H. Res. 444), [21MY] Government: require reports on travel of executive branch officers and employees to international conferences (see H.R. 4805), [11OC] Great Lakes: prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals (see H. Res. 418), [30AP] (see H. Res. 566), [1OC] Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] Human rights: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 239), [10MR] IMF: eliminate spending cap adjustments for funding increases (see H.R. 4306), [22JY] ------encourage fundraising through private financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 207), [3FE] ------ensure interest rates on loans are comparable to other financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 273), [7MY] ------make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] ------quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 3114), [27JA] (see H.R. 3287), [26FE] (see H.R. 4150), [25JN] Immigration: extend the visa processing period for diversity applicants whose processing was suspended due to embassy bombings (see H.R. 4821), [13OC] ------extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 391), [24MR] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] ------prohibit discrimination in the issuance of nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 3597), [30MR] ------waive certain inadmissibility grounds for aliens married to U.S. citizens relative to political activity in Ireland or Northern Ireland (see H.R. 4494), [6AU] Indonesia: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 281), [22MY] ------prohibit transfer of military equipment, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] Insurance: prohibit foreign insurance companies from doing business in the U.S. unless they disclose any financial dealings they had with individuals who survived or died in the Holocaust (see H.R. 3143), [3FE] International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran (see H.R. 3743), [29AP] (see H.R. 4851), [19OC] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] International Financial Institution Reexamination and Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 4719), [7OC] International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Res. 562), [1OC] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] ------impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 457), [4JN] Iraq: support transition to democracy (see H.R. 4655), [29SE] (see H.R. 4664), [1OC] Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (see H.R. 4293), [21JY] Japan: eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (see H. Res. 392), [24MR] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn launching of ballistic missile in Japanese air space (see H. Res. 526), [10SE] (see H. Res. 554), [24SE] ------U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] Korea, Republic of: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 459), [5JN] Monuments and memorials: prohibit the return of veterans memorial objects to foreign nations without congressional authorization (see H.R. 3645), [1AP] Nigeria: efforts to combat advance fee fraud schemes (see H.R. 3916), [20MY] Nuclear weapons: establish policy of nonproliferation (see H.R. 3333), [4MR] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] ------take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Pacific Island nations: importance of diplomatic relations (see H. Res. 505), [20JY] Passports: prohibit U.S. citizens from traveling through countries where U.S. passports are invalid (see H.R. 3611), [31MR] Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] Political campaigns: clarify right of U.S. nationals to make contributions to candidates for Federal office (see H.R. 3836), [12MY] ------prohibit contributions by foreign nationals in Federal election campaigns (see H.R. 4772), [9OC] (see H.R. 4869), [20OC] Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture (see H.R. 4309), [22JY] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3113), [27JA] Ships and vessels: limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-built freight vessels (see H.R. 4236), [16JY] Somalia: economic, (see H. Con. Res. 339), [8OC] Southeast Asia: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] Tariff: clarify review policies for certain antidumping cases (see H.R. 3432), [10MR] ------reliquidation of certain entries of certain thermal transfer multifunction machines (see H.R. 4520), [6AU] Taxation: repeal limitation on the use of foreign tax credits under the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 4541), [10SE] ------treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 4173), [25JN] ------treatment of certain foreign base company shipping income (see H.R. 3730), [23AP] ------treatment of certain liquidating distributions of a regulated investment company or real estate investment trust which are allowable as a deduction (see H.R. 3947), [22MY] ------treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] ------treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] Terrorism: relief for American victims of terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 220), [12FE] Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory (see H. Res. 595), [13OC] Tobacco products: establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] Treaties and agreements: provide for a judicial and administrative remedy for disputes arising under certain agreements with foreign entities (see H.R. 3578), [27MR] Turkmenistan: support assistance to build pipelines relative to resumption of natural gas exports (see H. Con. Res. 349), [10OC] U.N.: promote full equality for Israel (see H.R. 3236), [12FE] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4107), [22JN] USIA: repeal authority for administration of an au pair program (see H.R. 3092), [27JA] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Messages Emigration Laws and Policies of Albania: President Clinton, [17JY] National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Clinton, [19MY] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, [4MR], [16MR], [13MY], [17SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, [4FE], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, [9JN], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, [5MY] National Endowment for Democracy Report: President Clinton, [23MR] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] [[Page 3053]] Trade Act Waiver Relative to Vietnam: President Clinton, [11MR] U.S.-Estonia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S. Government Activities in the U.N.: President Clinton, [14SE] U.S.-Latvia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [3FE] U.S.-Lithuania Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S.-Poland Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [5FE] Veto of H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: President Clinton, [24JN] Motions Crime: strengthen prohibitions on international bribery and other corrupt practices (S. 2375), [9OC] Immigration: reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1178), [25MR] Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), [9JN] Reports filed Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Consideration of H.R. 2578, Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and Collect Data Relative to Number of Nonimmigrants Residing in the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 105-461), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 4761, Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105- 805), [9OC] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 105-566), [4JN] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] IMF Quota Increase and Revised Borrowing Guidelines: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3114) (H. Rept. 105-454), [18MR] Investigation of Iranian Arms Shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 105-804), [9OC] Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4342) (H. Rept. 105-671), [3AU] Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation Authorization To Establish a Memorial Dedicated to Soldiers Who Have Died in Foreign Conflicts Other Than Declared Wars: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1608) (H. Rept. 105-753), [28SE] Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 105-495), [28AP] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), [19MR] Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] FOREIGN CURRENCIES Bills and resolutions Crime: prevent smuggling of large amounts of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the U.S. (see H.R. 4691), [2OC] Electronic Fund Transfer Act: limit exchange rates in international wire transfers originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 4253), [16JY] ------require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 3726), [23AP] FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BAILOUT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] FOREIGN INVESTMENTS Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with hybrid transactions (see H.R. 4663), [1OC] IMF: encourage fundraising through private financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 207), [3FE] ------quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 3114), [27JA] (see H.R. 3287), [26FE] (see H.R. 4150), [25JN] Taxation: treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 4173), [25JN] ------treatment of certain liquidating distributions of a regulated investment company or real estate investment trust which are allowable as a deduction (see H.R. 3947), [22MY] ------treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] (see H.R. 3159), [4FE] Motions Crime: strengthen prohibitions on international bribery and other corrupt practices (S. 2375), [9OC] Reports filed IMF Quota Increase and Revised Borrowing Guidelines: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3114) (H. Rept. 105-454), [18MR] FOREIGN POLICY related term(s) Treaties and Agreements Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP], [12MY] Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] ------H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP], [18JN] Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based government (see H. Con. Res. 336), [8OC] ------establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad- based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Africa: promote independent radio broadcasting (see H. Res. 415), [29AP] Algeria: human rights violations (see H. Res. 347), [3FE] (see H. Res. 374), [2MR] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3579), [27MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (see H. Res. 402), [30MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 416), [30AP] Armed Forces: support while carrying out military action against Iraq in and around the Persian Gulf region (see H. Res. 612), [17DE] Arms Export Control Act: provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] Aviation: require congressional approval of civil aviation bilateral agreements (see H.R. 3741), [28AP] Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation status (see H. Con. Res. 237), [5MR] Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 4056), [11JN] ------withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 227), [26FE] Botswana: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 373), [26FE] Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections (see H. Res. 361), [12FE] Chesimard, Joanne: extradition to the U.S. from Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 244), [17MR] Child labor: support developmental alternatives (see H.R. 4506), [6AU] Children and youth: international cooperation in cases involving the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (see H. Con. Res. 224), [25FE] China, People's Republic of: encourage formation and protection of the Chinese Democracy Party (see H. Res. 570), [2OC] ------ensure that U.S. persons do not conduct certain business with the People's Liberation Army or the People's Armed Police (see H.R. 4433), [6AU] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 121), [4JN] ------prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology (see H.R. 3886), [14MY] ------transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 438), [14MY] China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 300), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 301), [17JY] Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] ------reassert traditional U.S. opposition to unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State (see H. Con. Res. 345), [8OC] ------reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 285), [3JN] ------reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con. Res. 285), consideration (see H. Res. 454), [3JN] Colombia: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts (see H. Res. 398), [26MR] ------renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Con. Res. 221), [12FE] ------tribute to democratic elections and renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 502), [15JY] Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities: establish (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: [[Page 3054]] implement and establish support program for victims of torture (see H.R. 3161), [4FE] ------implementation (see H.R. 4308), [22JY] Costa Rica: protection of lives and property rights from squatters (see H. Con. Res. 306), [23JY] Courts: permit claims in U.S. courts against foreign countries which are sponsors of international terrorism, or where no extradition treaty or other remedies exist (see H.R. 3848), [12MY] Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H. Con. Res. 254), [30MR] ------lift trade embargo (see H.R. 3173), [5FE] Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 252), [26MR] Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (see H.R. 4757), [9OC] Dept. of State: establish an independent nonpartisan review panel to assess efforts to fulfill its mission in the future (see H.R. 4605), [18SE] ------seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] ------require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access to microcredit (see H. Res. 475), [17JN] Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] Economic assistance: allocation of economic assistance to Northern Ireland and border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 4773), [9OC] Ecuador: human rights and due process violations (see H. Res. 353), [5FE] El Salvador: extradition of Salvadorans (see H. Res. 569), [2OC] European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Financial institutions: insist that certain institutions uphold the trade liberalization commitments made by Asian countries receiving assistance from such institutions (see H.R. 3353), [5MR] Foreign countries: prohibit U.S. citizens from traveling through countries where U.S. passports are invalid (see H.R. 3611), [31MR] ------require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4569), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (see H. Res. 542), [16SE] Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance to Northern Ireland and border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 4773), [9OC] Foreign trade: consolidate and enhance trade adjustment assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance programs (see H.R. 4733), [8OC] ------engage in negotiations with Chile to conclude a free trade agreement in the absence of fast track authority (see H. Con. Res. 348), [10OC] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] ------reduce barriers between U.S. and Canadian agricultural products (see H. Res. 583), [8OC] ------require the President to report to Congress on any selective embargo on agricultural commodities (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] (see H.R. 4647), [26SE] Gabon: elections (see H. Res. 518), [6AU] Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious groups (see H. Con. Res. 325), [6AU] Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] IMF: eliminate spending cap adjustments for funding increases (see H.R. 4306), [22JY] ------encourage fundraising through private financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 207), [3FE] ------ensure interest rates on loans are comparable to other financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 273), [7MY] ------quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 3287), [26FE] (see H.R. 4150), [25JN] Immigration: waive certain inadmissibility grounds for aliens married to U.S. citizens relative to political activity in Ireland or Northern Ireland (see H.R. 4494), [6AU] India: condemn nuclear tests (see H. Res. 439), [14MY] Indonesia: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 281), [22MY] ------prohibit transfer of military equipment, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] ------support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Con. Res. 258), [1AP] International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran (see H.R. 3743), [29AP] (see H.R. 4851), [19OC] International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 283), [22MY] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] International Financial Institution Reexamination and Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 4719), [7OC] International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy (see H. Res. 425), [7MY] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] ------impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 457), [4JN] Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] ------congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] ------prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] ------support transition to democracy (see H.R. 4655), [29SE] (see H.R. 4664), [1OC] Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (see H.R. 4293), [21JY] Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper markets (see H. Con. Res. 233), [4MR] Korczak, Boris: recognize and compensate for intelligence gathering services rendered during the cold war (see H.R. 3136), [28JA] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn launching of ballistic missile in Japanese air space (see H. Res. 526), [10SE] (see H. Res. 554), [24SE] ------U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] Korea, Republic of: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 459), [5JN] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] ------NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] ------presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] Kyrgyzstan: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4606), [22SE] Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] Machal (organization): tribute to international corps of volunteers for efforts towards Israeli independence (see H. Con. Res. 268), [30AP] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see H. Con. Res. 347), [9OC] ------disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] ------renegotiation of extradition treaty so that the possibility of capital punishment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects to the U.S. (see H. Res. 381), [5MR] Middle East: U.S. policy relative to Israeli concessions in peace process against their own self-interest (see H. Con. Res. 276), [13MY] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Mongolia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4807), [12OC] Mozambique: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 556), [25SE] (see H. Res. 610), [20OC] National Commission on Terrorism: establish (see H.R. 4536), [9SE] Nigeria: efforts to combat advance fee fraud schemes (see H.R. 3916), [20MY] ------promote democracy and good governance (see H.R. 3890), [19MY] Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 245), [17MR] Nuclear weapons: establish policy of nonproliferation (see H.R. 3333), [4MR] ------recognize the security interests of the U.S. in furthering complete nuclear disarmament (see H. Res. 479), [18JN] ------stockpile management (see H. Con. Res. 307), [23JY] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] ------take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Pacific Island nations: importance of diplomatic relations (see H. Res. 505), [20JY] Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] Paraga, Dobroslav: support efforts to bring about increased respect for democratic and human rights in Croatia (see H. Res. 375), [2MR] [[Page 3055]] Philippines: commemorate independence anniversary and U.S. relations (see H. Res. 404), [31MR] Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture (see H.R. 4309), [22JY] Rokhlin, Lev Y.: express sympathy to family and colleagues and urge prompt investigation into death (see H. Res. 571), [2OC] Sierra Leone: human rights violations (see H. Res. 559), [28SE] Somalia: economic, (see H. Con. Res. 339), [8OC] Southeast Asia: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] Space policy: uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for space station development (see H.R. 4820), [13OC] Sub-Saharan Africa: authorize trade and investment policy (H.R. 1432), consideration (see H. Res. 383), [10MR] ------support broad-based agricultural and rural development (see H.R. 3636), [1AP] (see H.R. 4283), [21JY] Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] Terrorism: allow attachment of certain property of foreign states in execution of judgements for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 4292), [21JY] ------relief for American victims of terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 220), [12FE] Tobacco products: establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] Trinidad and Tobago: refund of certain customs duty deposits (see H.R. 3483), [17MR] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4107), [22JN] Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 309), [24JY] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 295), [24JN] Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration (see H.J. Res. 120), [4JN] ------prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] (see H.R. 3159), [4FE] ------prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance programs (see H.R. 3158), [4FE] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579), [30AP] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [6MY] Comprehensive National Energy Strategy: President Clinton, [14JY] Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction Cost-Sharing Arrangements: President Clinton, [16JN] Cuban Democracy Act: President Clinton, [9OC] Emigration Laws and Policies of Albania: President Clinton, [17JY] Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] Loan Guarantees to Israel Program: President Clinton, [25FE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Belarus: President Clinton, [3JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, [3JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Vietnam: President Clinton, [3JN] National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, [23MR], [23SE] National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Clinton, [19MY] National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, [25FE] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, [4MR], [16MR], [13MY], [17SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, [4FE], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, [27AP], [19OC] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, [9JN], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, [5MY] National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA], [21JY] National Endowment for Democracy Report: President Clinton, [23MR] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] Nuclear Weapons Testing in India: President Clinton, [13MY] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] Trade Act Waiver Relative to Vietnam: President Clinton, [11MR] U.S.-Estonia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S. Government Activities in the U.N.: President Clinton, [14SE] U.S.-Latvia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [3FE] U.S.-Lithuania Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S.-Poland Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [5FE] Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Veto of H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: President Clinton, [24JN] Motions Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), [31MR], [23AP] Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), [9JN] Sub-Saharan Africa: authorize trade and investment policy (H.R. 1432), [11MR] Reports filed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Africa Seeds of Hope Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, Reconsider Decision by President Clinton To Be Formally Received in Tiananmen Square During Visit to the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 105-564), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 4761, Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105- 805), [9OC] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 105-566), [4JN] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-504), [30AP] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] Investigation of Iranian Arms Shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 105-804), [9OC] Make Trade Relations With Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 105-653), [29JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] Withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces From Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Con. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 105-442), [16MR] FOREIGN SERVICE related term(s) Diplomats Reports filed Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] FOREIGN TRADE related term(s) International Trade; Tariff Bills and resolutions Agricultural Adjustment Act: require comparable requirements on imported and domestic fruits and vegetables under agricultural marketing orders (see H.R. 3335), [4MR] Agriculture: require the President to report to Congress on any selective embargo on agricultural commodities (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] (see H.R. 4647), [26SE] American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3377), [5MR] [[Page 3056]] Antitrust policy: clarify relative to commerce with foreign nations (see H.R. 4453), [6AU] Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] ------provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation status (see H. Con. Res. 237), [5MR] Brazil: prohibit importation of papayas into the U.S. and certain territories until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 3771), [30AP] Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign commerce (see H.R. 4353), [30JY] Canada: reduce barriers between U.S. and Canadian agricultural products (see H. Res. 583), [8OC] Chile: engage in negotiations to conclude a free trade agreement in the absence of fast track authority (see H. Con. Res. 348), [10OC] China, People's Republic of: ensure that U.S. persons do not conduct certain business with the People's Liberation Army or the People's Armed Police (see H.R. 4433), [6AU] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 121), [4JN] ------prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology (see H.R. 3886), [14MY] China, Republic of: tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] Commodity Exchange Act: limit CFTC authority to alter the regulation of certain hybrid instruments and swap agreements (see H.R. 4507), [6AU] Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration (see H. Res. 390), [24MR] Crime: prohibit unauthorized interstate or foreign transfer of counterfeit or authentic police badges (see H.R. 4282), [21JY] Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 3173), [5FE] Customs Service: funding for high energy container x-ray and automated targeting systems for inspection of cargo (see H.R. 3112), [27JA] European Union: canned fruit subsidy (see H. Res. 406), [1AP] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Export Apple and Pear Act: limit applicability to apples (see H.R. 4148), [25JN] Firearms: ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 3609), [31MR] (see H.R. 3646), [1AP] ------ban importation of certain large capacity military magazine rifles (see H. Con. Res. 275), [12MY] ------clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 3954), [22MY] Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with Estonia (see H.R. 4749), [8OC] ------approve international fishery agreement with Latvia (see H.R. 3460), [12MR] ------approve international fishery agreement with Lithuania (see H.R. 4750), [8OC] ------approve international fishery agreement with Poland (see H.R. 3461), [12MR] ------approve international fishery agreement with Poland (H.R. 3461), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 352), [15OC] Food: improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 4080), [18JN] Foreign Assistance Act: require that certain assistance be in the form of credits redeemable only for U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 3800), [6MY] Foreign countries: miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 4342), [29JY] (see H.R. 4856), [20OC] ------require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4569), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (see H. Res. 542), [16SE] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration (see H. Res. 383), [10MR] ------support developmental alternatives for child labor (see H.R. 4506), [6AU] Foreign Trade Zones Board: expand a certain foreign trade zone to include an area of the municipal airport of Chico, CA (see H.R. 3350), [5MR] Generalized System of Preferences: reauthorize (see H.R. 4608), [23SE] House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] Immigration: personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] Imports: exemptions from certain import prohibitions (see H.R. 3340), [5MR] (see H.R. 3465), [16MR] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] International Financial Institution Reexamination and Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 4719), [7OC] Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] ------respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 328), [18SE] (see H. Con. Res. 350), [12OC] (see H. Res. 598), [14OC] Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper markets (see H. Con. Res. 233), [4MR] ------eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (see H. Res. 392), [24MR] Jewelry: require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4688), [2OC] Kyrgyzstan: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4606), [22SE] Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] Mongolia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4807), [12OC] NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 3540), [24MR] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] ------take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3113), [27JA] Ships and vessels: allow certain foreign freight vessels to transport common ground clay as bulk cargo (see H.R. 4490), [6AU] ------limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign- built freight vessels (see H.R. 4236), [16JY] ------stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise ship trade (see H.R. 4673), [1OC] St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3147), [3FE] Tariff: acetic acid, (5-chloro-8-quinolinyl)oxy-,1-methyhexyl ester (see H.R. 3359), [5MR] ------acetic acid, 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(tetrahydro-3-oxo-1H, 3H- 1,3,4 thiadiazolo 3,4-a pyridazin-1-ylidene) amino phenyl thio-, methyl ester (see H.R. 3360), [5MR] ------anti-cancer drugs (see H.R. 3386, 3387), [5MR] ------audio system electrical transformers (see H.R. 3402), [5MR] (see H.R. 3507), [19MR] ------benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-methyl (see H.R. 3431), [10MR] ------benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[[3-[[2-hydroxy-3-[[4-methoxyphenyl) amino]carbonyl]-1-naphtha-lenyl]azo]-4-methylbenzoyl]amino]-, calcium salt (2:1) (see H.R. 3192), [11FE] ------benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-2-[[5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-(3- sulfophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]azo]-5-methyl-, calcium salt (1:1) (see H.R. 3202), [11FE] ------benzoic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5- yl) amino] (see H.R. 3190), [11FE] ------benzoic acid, 4-[[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]-2-[[2- hydroxy-3-[[(2-methoxyphenyl)amino]carbonyl]-1-naphthalenyl]-, methyl ester (see H.R. 3199), [11FE] ------benzoic acid, 2-[[3-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-1H-benzimidazol- 5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl]azo]-, butyl ester (see H.R. 3197), [11FE] ------butanamide, N,N'-(3,3'dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'- diyl)bis[2-[2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxo- (see H.R. 3196), [11FE] ------butanamide, N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-3- oxo-2-[[2-(trifluoro-methyl)phenyl]azo]- (see H.R. 3198), [11FE] ------butanamide, 2,2'-[1-2,-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1- phenyleneazo)]bis[N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)- 3-oxo- (see H.R. 3201), [11FE] ------butanamide, 2,2'-[3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'- diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)- 3-oxo (see H.R. 3195), [11FE] ------calcium oxytetracycline (see H.R. 3363), [5MR] ------carbamic acid (U-9069) (see H.R. 3425), [10MR] ------chemicals (see H.R. 3325), [4MR] ------chloroacetone (see H.R. 3362), [5MR] ------clarify review policies for certain antidumping cases (see H.R. 3432), [10MR] ------crystal vases and drinking glasses (see H.R. 4839), [14OC] ------deltamethrin (see H.R. 3589), [30MR] ------DEMT (see H.R. 3268), [25FE] ------dialkylnaphthalene sulfonic acid sodium salt (see H.R. 3365), [5MR] ------diclofop-methyl (see H.R. 3586), [30MR] ------DPX-E6758 (see H.R. 3427), [10MR] ------DPX-E9260 (see H.R. 3426), [10MR] ------electromagnets (see H.R. 4387), [3AU] ------ethyl 2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy) ethyl carbamate (see H.R. 3369), [5MR] ------ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (see H.R. 3480), [17MR] ------ferroniobium (see H.R. 3959), [22MY] ------finished petroleum derivatives (see H.R. 3422, 3423), [10MR] ------5-tertiary butyl-isophthalic acid (see H.R. 3409), [10MR] (see H.R. 4512), [6AU] ------4-[[5-[[[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-2- methoxyphenyl]azo]-N-(5-chloro-2,4-dimethoxyphen yl)-3- hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxamide (see H.R. 3191), [11FE] ------4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-phenylamino-pyrimidine (see H.R. 3367), [5MR] ------gasoline, alternative motor fuels, and motor oil (see H.R. 3452), [12MR] ------grape juice concentrates (see H.R. 4481), [6AU] ------HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 3328), [4MR] (see H.R. 3384, 3385, 3388, 3389, 3390, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394), [5MR] (see H.R. 3428), (see H.R. 3429), [10MR] (see H.R. 3477), [17MR] (see H.R. 4190, 4191), [25JN] ------IN-W4280 (see H.R. 3316), [3MR] ------KL540 (see H.R. 3414), [10MR] ------KN001 (hydrochloride) (see H.R. 3244), [12FE] ------loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures (see H.R. 3403), [5MR] (see H.R. 3508), [19MR] [[Page 3057]] ------loudspeakers parts (see H.R. 3401), [5MR] (see H.R. 3509), [19MR] ------methyl tertiary-butyl ether (see H.R. 3421), [10MR] ------methyl thioglycolate (see H.R. 3415), [10MR] ------mueslix cereals (see H.R. 3419), [10MR] ------N-[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]-4-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H- benzimidazol-5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo] benzamide (see H.R. 3194), [11FE] ------niobium oxide (see H.R. 3123), [28JA] ------N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-5-methyl-4- [(methylamino)sulphonyl]phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-carboxaminde (see H.R. 3193), [11FE] ------nuclear fuel assemblies (see H.R. 3761, 3762, 3763), [30AP] ------O,O-dimethyl-S-5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3 (2H)-yl- methyl- dithiophosphate (see H.R. 3368), [5MR] ------1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-di-hydro-2-oxo- 1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)amino carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo]-, dimethyl ester (see H.R. 3200), [11FE] ------1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-triazin-2-yl)-3-2-(3,3,3- trifluoropropyl)-phenylsulfonyl-urea (see H.R. 3370), [5MR] ------organic luminescent pigments, dyes and fibers for security applications and 4-Hexylresorcinol (see H.R. 3417), [10MR] ------orthonitrophenyl (see H.R. 3361), [5MR] ------O-(6-chloro-3-phenyl-4-pyridazinyl)-S-octyl-carbonothioate (see H.R. 3366), [5MR] ------oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers (see H.R. 3323), [4MR] (see H.R. 3657), [1AP] ------paper industry chemicals (see H.R. 3344), [5MR] (see H.R. 3487), [18MR] ------peroxide stabilizer and compounding chemicals (see H.R. 3348), [5MR] (see H.R. 3491), [18MR] ------photography products chemicals (see H.R. 3347), [5MR] (see H.R. 3490), [18MR] ------pigment red 177 (see H.R. 3585), [30MR] ------piperonyl butoxide (see H.R. 3587), [30MR] ------polyethylene base materials (see H.R. 3430), [10MR] ------polymethine sensitizing dyes for photo/imaging applications and certain fluorozirconium compounds (see H.R. 3418), [10MR] ------polyvinyl butyral (see H.R. 3327), [4MR] ------printing machinery (see H.R. 3395), [5MR] ------propanoic acid, 2-4-(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-pyridinyl)oxy- phenoxy-2-propynyl ester (see H.R. 3357), [5MR] ------purified terephthalic acid (see H.R. 3501), [18MR] ------reliquidation of certain entries of certain thermal transfer multifunction machines (see H.R. 4520), [6AU] ------resmethrin (see H.R. 3592), [30MR] ------rimsulfuron technical (see H.R. 3424), [10MR] ------SE2SI Spray Granulated (HOE S 4291) (see H.R. 3324), [4MR] ------semiconductor plating lines (see H.R. 3374), [5MR] ------sodium bentazon (see H.R. 3967), [22MY] ------sodium N-methyl-N oleoyl taurate (see H.R. 3364), [5MR] ------streptomycin sulfate (see H.R. 3356), [5MR] ------synthetic quartz substrates (see H.R. 3375), [5MR] ------tebufenozide (see H.R. 3416), [10MR] ------televisions (see H.R. 3602), [31MR] ------textile industry and water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3343), [5MR] (see H.R. 3486), [18MR] ------textile industry chemicals (see H.R. 3349), [5MR] (see H.R. 3492), [18MR] ------thidiazuron (see H.R. 3590), [30MR] ------3-4,6-bis(difluoromethoxy)-pryimidin-2-yl-1-(2-methoxy- carbonylphenylsulfonyl) urea (see H.R. 3371), [5MR] ------3-(6-methoxy-4-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1-2-(2- chloroethoxy)-phenylsulfonyl-urea (see H.R. 3372), [5MR] ------tralomethrin (see H.R. 3588), [30MR] ------trifluoromethylaniline (see H.R. 3354), [5MR] ------triflusulfuron methyl (see H.R. 3591), [30MR] ------2,4 dichloro 3,5 dinitro benzotrifluoride (see H.R. 3358), [5MR] ------2-chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-(tri-fluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl- 6-fluorobenzenemethanamine (see H.R. 3355), [5MR] ------2-ethylhexanoic acid (see H.R. 3326), [4MR] ------(2S, 4R)/(2R, 4S)/(2R, 4R)/(2S, 4S)-1-[2-4-(4-chloro- phenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl]-1H- 1,2,4-triazole (see H.R. 3373), [5MR] ------unwrought titanium (see H.R. 4130), [24JN] ------vanadium pentoxide (anhydride) (see H.R. 3124), [28JA] ------water treatment and beauty care products chemicals (see H.R. 3346), [5MR] (see H.R. 3489), [18MR] ------water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3345), [5MR] (see H.R. 3488), [18MR] ------weaving machines (see H.R. 3289), [26FE] ------wool fabrics (see H.R. 4358), [30JY] ------ziram (see H.R. 3446), [12MR] Taxation: treatment of certain foreign base company shipping income (see H.R. 3730), [23AP] Textile industry and fabrics: clarify rules of origin for certain textile products (see H.R. 4526), [9SE] Tobacco products: establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] Trademarks: protection against dilution (see H.R. 3119), [28JA] Treaties and agreements: consolidate and enhance trade adjustment assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance programs (see H.R. 4733), [8OC] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] Trinidad and Tobago: refund of certain customs duty deposits (see H.R. 3483), [17MR] Turkmenistan: support assistance to build pipelines relative to resumption of natural gas exports (see H. Con. Res. 349), [10OC] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: approve a permit required for importation of certain wildlife items taken in Tajikistan (see H.R. 4760), [9OC] Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration (see H.J. Res. 120), [4JN] ------prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] (see H.R. 3159, 3159), [4FE] ------prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance programs (see H.R. 3158), [4FE] World Trade Organization: establish negotiating objectives relative to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession of State trading regimes (see H.R. 4288), [21JY] Messages Export of Chemical and Biological Weapons Material and Technology: President Clinton, [30AP] Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Belarus: President Clinton, [3JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, [3JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Vietnam: President Clinton, [3JN] National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, [23MR] National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Clinton, [19MY] National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, [5MY] Trade Act Waiver Relative to Vietnam: President Clinton, [11MR] Motions Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), [11MR] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, [10OC] Reports filed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 4761, Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105- 805), [9OC] Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), [18MR] Dept. of Commerce Toll-Free Telephone Number To Assist Consumers in Identifying Domestically-Produced Merchandise: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 563) (H. Rept. 105-759), [1OC] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] International Fishery Agreement With Latvia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 105-613), [14JY] Limit Amount of Controlled Substances Allowed To Be Brought Into the U.S. From Mexico and Canada: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 105-629), [16JY] Make Trade Relations With Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 105-653), [29JY] Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4342) (H. Rept. 105-671), [3AU] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 105-495), [28AP] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), [19MR] Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] FOREIGN TRADE ZONES BOARD Bills and resolutions Chico, CA: expand a certain foreign trade zone to include an area of the municipal airport (see H.R. 3350), [5MR] FOREIGN TRAVEL EXPENDITURES Bills and resolutions Government: require reports on travel of executive branch officers and employees to international conferences (see H.R. 4805), [11OC] [[Page 3058]] House Rules: require travel reports to include information on funding sources (see H. Res. 424), [7MY] FOREST RECOVERY AND PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2515): consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2515, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Provisions: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] FOREST SERVICE Bills and resolutions California: authority to purchase lands within the boundaries of certain national forests to include the Angeles National Forest (see H.R. 3770), [30AP] Colorado: designate certain lands as wilderness in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (see H.R. 4505), [6AU] Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain lands and use proceeds for acquisition, construction, and improvement of certain national forest offices and support buildings in Arizona (see H.R. 4013), [5JN] Disabled: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] Endangered species: protection of the California spotted owl and its habitat (see H.R. 3467), [17MR] Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain lands (see H.R. 3226), [12FE] Kern County, CA: convey Forest Service property in exchange for county lands suitable for inclusion in Sequoia National Forest (see H.R. 4023), [9JN] Lake County, OR: land exchange (see H.R. 3569), [26MR] Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: transfer administrative jurisdiction to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3689), [1AP] National Forest System: reduce overhead and other costs and improve fiscal accountability through improved financial accounting system (see H.R. 4149), [25JN] New Mexico: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands (see H.R. 4816), [12OC] ------address the decline of forest health and rural community economies and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] Pine River Project: convey facilities and allow jurisdictional transfer of lands between the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture (see H.R. 3715), [23AP] Public lands: increase fees paid by holders of special use permits that authorize construction and occupancy of private recreation houses or cabins (see H.R. 3765), [30AP] ------policies on recreational shooting and archery ranges on Federal land (see H. Con. Res. 332), [2OC] Recreational Fee Demonstration Program: termination (see H.R. 4447), [6AU] Rogue River National Forest: convey administrative site and use proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings (see H.R. 3796), [5MY] ------transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal lands and clarify BLM authority to sell and exchange other Federal lands in Oregon (see H.R. 4326), [24JY] ------transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain lands (see H.R. 3186), [11FE] States: replace regional offices with State offices (see H.R. 3922), [20MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Convey Administrative Site for the Rogue River National Forest and Use Proceeds for the Construction or Improvement of Forest Offices and Support Buildings: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 105-561), [3JN] Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2574) (H. Rept. 105-471), [30MR] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] Forest Service Property Conveyance in Kern County, CA, in Exchange for County Lands Suitable for Inclusion in the Sequoia National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4023) (H. Rept. 105-815), [12OC] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4326) (H. Rept. 105-810), [12OC] Transfer of Certain Forest Service Rights and Property in Exchange for Payment to the Occupant of Such Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2416) (H. Rept. 105-516), [7MY] FORESTS related term(s) Lumber Industry; Wood Bills and resolutions Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: study on protection as a wilderness area (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain lands and use proceeds for acquisition, construction, and improvement of certain national forest offices and support buildings in Arizona (see H.R. 4013), [5JN] Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] Endangered species: protection of the California spotted owl and its habitat (see H.R. 3467), [17MR] Forest Service: address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] ------reduce overhead and other costs and improve fiscal accountability through improved financial accounting system (see H.R. 4149), [25JN] ------replace regional offices with State offices (see H.R. 3922), [20MY] George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain lands (see H.R. 3226), [12FE] National Forest Foundation: eliminate (see H.R. 3621), [1AP] National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 3530), [24MR] ------suspend development of a roadless area policy pending determinations that such a policy will not adversely affect forest health (see H.R. 3297), [26FE] Natural resources: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Taxation: allow capital gains treatment and exception from the uniform capitalization rules for certain timber (see H.R. 4330), [24JY] ------reduce amortization period for reforestation expenditures and increase the maximum amount of such expenditures (see H.R. 4509), [6AU] ------treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 4126), [24JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Eastern Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1567) (H. Rept. 105-814), [12OC] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] National Forest System Roadless Area Policy Development Suspension Pending Determinations That Such a Policy Will Not Adversely Affect Forest Health: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3297) (H. Rept. 105-816), [12OC] Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] Transfer of Certain Public Lands or National Forest Lands for Use as Elementary or Secondary Schools: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2223) (H. Rept. 105-693), [9SE] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] Wayne National Forest Continuance of Oil and Gas Operations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1467) (H. Rept. 105-770), [5OC] FORT BLISS, TX Bills and resolutions Postal Service: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 253), [26MR] FORT DAVIS, TX Reports filed Fort Davis National Historic Site Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3047) (H. Rept. 105-669), [3AU] FORT HOOD, TX Bills and resolutions Robert Gray Army Airfield: repeal the prohibition on use by civil aviation (see H.R. 3322), [4MR] FORT PECK, MT Bills and resolutions Dams: establish interpretive center and museum at Fort Peck Dam and protect significant fossil remains in the vicinity (see H.R. 4331), [24JY] FOSSELLA, VITO (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Education: provide incentives to States to establish and administer periodic teacher testing and merit pay programs for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4594), [17SE] FAA: address aircraft noise problems of Staten Island, NY (see H.R. 4866), [20OC] National Lighthouse Center and Museum: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4623), [24SE] FOWLER, TILLIE K. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Kosovo: presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] FOX, JON D. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., [14OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4199), [14JY] Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund diabetes research (see H.R. 3517), [19MR] (see H. Con. Res. 291), [19JN] [[Page 3059]] Independence National Historical Park: authorize the Gateway Visitor Center (see H.R. 4109), [23JN] National Cancer Institute: increase funding for ovarian cancer public information and education programs (see H.R. 4200), [14JY] Taxation: increase maximum contribution to education savings accounts (see H.R. 4147), [25JN] Terrorism: relief for American victims of terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 220), [12FE] Valley Forge National Historical Park: designate lands as the Valley Forge National Cemetery (see H.R. 4365), [31JY] FRANK, BARNEY (a Representative from Massachusetts) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of State: establish a Board of Visa Appeals (see H.R. 4539), [10SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4070), [17JN] Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site: acquire certain lands for inclusion (see H.R. 3436), [11MR] IMF: quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 3287), [26FE] Public Safety and Community Policing Grants: reauthorize (see H.R. 4743), [8OC] Social Security: allow for distribution of the lump sum death payment, in the absence of a widow or widower or surviving children, to any other person as certified by the deceased worker (see H.R. 3739), [28AP] FRANKS, BOB (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced Chesimard, Joanne: extradition to the U.S. from Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 244), [17MR] Computers: installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access (see H.R. 3177), [11FE] ------require Federal regulation of online privacy protections to apply to all Federal agencies (see H.R. 4632), [25SE] Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H. Con. Res. 254), [30MR] Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] James T. Leonard, Sr., Post Office, Garwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3810), [7MY] New Jersey: waive repayment of funds used for constructing high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 4528), [9SE] Power resources: provide a transition to market-based rates for power sold by the TVA and Federal Power Marketing Administration (see H.R. 3518), [19MR] Taxation: allow certain senior citizens a deduction for State and local real property taxes and provide for the establishment of senior citizen real property tax accounts (see H.R. 4713), [7OC] ------treatment of dependent care expenses (see H.R. 3176), [11FE] Woodbridge, NJ: extend New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail (see H.R. 4527), [9SE] FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS Bills and resolutions American GI Forum of the U.S. (nonprofit corporation): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3843), [12MY] FREE ENTERPRISE Bills and resolutions Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve consumers' access to airline industry information (see H.R. 4742), [8OC] ------enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares (see H.R. 3160), [4FE] (see H.R. 4577), [16SE] Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign commerce (see H.R. 4353), [30JY] Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] Taxation: treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (H.R. 1872), consideration (see H. Res. 419), [5MY] Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 4352), [29JY] ------reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] (see H.R. 4449), [6AU] (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] Reports filed Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 105-494), [27AP] Consideration of H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 105-507), [5MY] International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [30JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [10SE] FREEDOM AND PRIVACY RESTORATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4217), [15JY] FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2431): consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2431, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105-534), [13MY] Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Bills and resolutions Davis-Bacon Act: require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] FREEDOM OF RELIGION Bills and resolutions Civil liberties: protect religious liberty (see H.R. 4019), [9JN] (see H.R. 4154), [25JN] Constitutional amendments: protection (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 453), [3JN] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Religion: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3288), [26FE] ------support tolerance toward Muslims (see H. Con. Res. 322), [6AU] Motions Constitutional amendments: protection (H.J. Res. 78), [4JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105- 556), [3JN] FREEDOM OF THE PRESS Bills and resolutions Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY P. (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 354), [20OC] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require notification and allow local law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes and search for missing patients at VA medical facilities (see H.R. 4609), [23SE] Federal agencies and departments: encourage use of certain uniform standards for official mail (see H. Con. Res. 330), [25SE] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of Mt. Hope Waterpower Project (see H.R. 4633), [25SE] Tariff: organic luminescent pigments, dyes and fibers for security applications and 4-Hexylresorcinol (see H.R. 3417), [10MR] ------polymethine sensitizing dyes for photo/imaging applications and certain fluorozirconium compounds (see H.R. 3418), [10MR] FROST, MARTIN (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Schools: ensure safety by increasing police presence (see H.R. 4224), [15JY] Urban areas: continuation of operating assistance for small transit operators (see H.R. 4384), [3AU] FUELS see Coal; Electric Power; Natural Gas; Nuclear Energy; Petroleum; Power Resources FUNDRAISING Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] IMF: make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] FUNERALS see Cemeteries and Funerals FURSE, ELIZABETH (a Representative from Oregon) Bills and resolutions introduced Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] Fort Clatsop National Memorial: expand (see H.R. 3378), [5MR] GABON, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Elections (see H. Res. 518), [6AU] [[Page 3060]] GAINESVILLE, FL Bills and resolutions Malcom Randall Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center: designate (see H.R. 3336), [4MR] GALLATIN LAND CONSOLIDATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] GALLEGLY, ELTON (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Con. Res. 221), [12FE] ------tribute to democratic elections and renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 502), [15JY] Crime: provide protection from personal intrusion for commercial purposes (see H.R. 3224), [12FE] Education: give gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop their capabilities (see H.R. 4127), [24JN] Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see H. Con. Res. 222), [12FE] Pope John Paul II: tribute to visit to Cuba (see H. Res. 362), [12FE] Taxation: increase lifetime learning credit for secondary teachers returning to school for additional training (see H.R. 3881), [14MY] ------treatment of nondeductible contributions to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 3225), [12FE] GAMBLING Bills and resolutions Advertising: require certain notices in any mailing using a game of chance for the promotion of a product or service (see H.R. 4340), [28JY] (see H.R. 4612), [23SE] Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 4350), [29JY] (see H.R. 4427), [6AU] Native Americans: prohibit certain Dept. of the Interior Indian gaming regulations (see H.R. 3094), [27JA] Pahrump, NV: convey certain lands (see H.R. 4867), [20OC] GANDHI, MOHANDAS K. (MAHATMA) Bills and resolutions India: authorize to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4284), [21JY] Reports filed Authorize India To Establish a Memorial in the District of Columbia for Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4284) (H. Rept. 105-666), [31JY] GANSKE, GREG (a Representative from Iowa) Bills and resolutions introduced Congress: importance of enacting patient protection legislation (see H. Con. Res. 293), [22JN] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] GARBAGE see Refuse Disposal GARDEN CITY, KS Bills and resolutions Clifford R. Hope Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4774), [9OC] GARWOOD, NJ Bills and resolutions James T. Leonard, Sr., Post Office: designate (see H.R. 3810), [7MY] GARZA, REYNALDO G. Bills and resolutions Reynaldo G. Garza-Filemon B. Vela, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (see H.R. 3675), [1AP] GATT see Treaties and Agreements GAYLORD NELSON APOSTLE ISLANDS STEWARDSHIP ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] GEJDENSON, SAM (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] ERISA: regulate entities that hold assets of pension plans covering less than 100 participants and require annual asset statements (see H.R. 4238), [16JY] Medicare: continuous open enrollment of individuals in Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4653), [28SE] Pensions: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of retirement benefits (see H.R. 4152), [25JN] U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 229), [26FE] GEKAS, GEORGE W. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Administrative Law Judge Conference of the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3961), [22MY] Bankruptcy: reform laws (see H.R. 3150), [3FE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Government regulations: require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4049), [11JN] NIH: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 363), [12FE] Pensions: ensure uniformity of Federal and State pension plans relative to State income taxes (see H.R. 4572), [15SE] Political campaigns: require the deposit into a special account certain contributions and donations to be returned to donors (see H.R. 4786), [10OC] Taxation: require congressional review of Federal agency rules that establish or raise taxes (see H.R. 4096), [19JN] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Reports filed Biomaterials Access Assurance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [22MY] Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Establishment: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105- 441), [16MR] Private Trustee Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2592) (H. Rept. 105-663), [31JY] Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105- 556), [3JN] GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Bills and resolutions Comptroller General: reform appointment process for the Comptroller General and Deputy Comptroller General (see H.R. 4296), [22JY] Foreign countries: require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Federal Protective Service: reform (see H.R. 4034), [10JN] New Castle, NH: land conveyance (see H.R. 4614), [23SE] Messages Federal Advisory Committees Report: President Clinton, [14JY] GENOCIDE Bills and resolutions Dept. of State: seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Taxation: treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors (see H.R. 4563), [14SE] GEORGE, LLOYD D. Reports filed Lloyd D. George Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2225) (H. Rept. 105-518), [7MY] GEORGIA Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: modify boundaries and protect lands, waters, and natural resources (see H.R. 4141), [25JN] Cumberland Island National Seashore and Wilderness: protect natural, cultural, and historical resources (see H.R. 4144), [25JN] Dept. of the Interior: acquisition of property for Chickamauga- Chattanooga National Military Park (see H.R. 4575), [15SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area (see H.R. 4391), [4AU] Lakes: transfer ownership and management of Blue Ridge, Nottely, and Chatuge Lakes to the Dept. of the Army (see H.R. 4462), [6AU] GEPHARDT, RICHARD A. (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Amtrak Reform Council, [24FE] Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, [23SE] Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Independent Panel To Evaluate Adequacy of Current Planning for U.S. Long-range Air Power, [27JA] National Education Goals Panel, [24FE] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., [23SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: provide a safety net for farmers and consumers and promote the development of farmer-owned value-added processing facilities (see H.R. 3550), [25MR] Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] China, People's Republic of: ensure that U.S. persons do not conduct certain business with the People's Liberation Army or the People's Armed Police (see H.R. 4433), [6AU] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 4450), [6AU] Global March Against Child Labor: support (see H. Res. 444), [21MY] Immigration: strengthen naturalization process (see H.R. 3341), [5MR] Taxation: reduce individual income tax rates, prohibit increases without a national referendum, simplify the tax code, eliminate the marriage penalty, establish return-free income tax filing, and eliminate corporate welfare (see H.R. 3620), [1AP] GERARDI, JUAN Bills and resolutions Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] Foreign countries: funding for the construction of U.S. chancery facilities in Berlin and Jerusalem so that comparable rates of construction and occupation of the facilities are ensured (see H.R. 4181), [25JN] Religion: discrimination against members of minority religious groups (see H. Con. Res. 325), [6AU] Taxation: treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors (see H.R. 4563), [14SE] GIBBONS, JIM (a Representative from Nevada) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] [[Page 3061]] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior: reimbursement for certain damages relative to BLM bonding regulations (see H.R. 4610), [23SE] Native Americans: prohibit certain Dept. of the Interior Indian gaming regulations (see H.R. 3094), [27JA] Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 4656, 4657), [1OC] ------sale of certain land in the Ivanpah Valley to the Clark County Dept. of Aviation (see H.R. 3705), [22AP] Pahrump, NV: convey certain lands (see H.R. 4867), [20OC] Passports: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see H.R. 3983), [3JN] GIBSON, JOHN M. Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (see H. Con. Res. 311), [27JY] ------use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 310), [27JY] Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327), [18SE] Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 317), [4AU] U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H.R. 4354), [30JY] GILCHREST, WAYNE T. (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced Maryland: provide for a pilot program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria (see H.R. 4337), [27JY] Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (see H.R. 4634), [25SE] GILLMOR, PAUL E. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Clinton, President: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] National Defense Reserve Fleet: conveyance of certain vessels to Ohio War Memorial, Inc. (see H.R. 3823), [7MY] SEC: require the improved disclosure of tax effects of portfolio transactions on mutual fund performance (see H.R. 4822), [13OC] Taxation: treatment of graduated estate tax rates and the unified credit (see H.R. 4468), [6AU] GILMAN, BENJAMIN A. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., [14OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based government (see H. Con. Res. 336), [8OC] Colombia: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts (see H. Res. 398), [26MR] Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (see H.R. 4757), [9OC] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Dept. of the Interior: construct and operate a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York (see H.R. 3928), [21MY] Immigration: provide certain Bangladesh nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 4652), [28SE] Iraq: support transition to democracy (see H.R. 4655), [29SE] (see H.R. 4664), [1OC] Korea, Republic of: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 459), [5JN] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance (see H.R. 3890), [19MY] Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] Philippines: commemorate independence anniversary and U.S. relations (see H. Res. 404), [31MR] Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council: extend authorization (see H.R. 3929), [21MY] Veterans: allow certain individuals who provided service to the U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines during World War II to receive a reduced SSI benefit after moving back to the Philippines (see H.R. 4716), [7OC] Washington, George: anniversary of death (see H. Con. Res. 209), [5FE] Reports filed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Africa Seeds of Hope Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] Withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces From Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Con. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 105-442), [16MR] GINGRICH, NEWT (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (see H. Con. Res. 311), [27JY] ------use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 310), [27JY] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: modify boundaries and protect lands, waters, and natural resources (see H.R. 4141), [25JN] Clay, Lucius D.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 346), [3FE] Education: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] Iraq: material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] Taxation: capital gains rates (see H.R. 4125), [24JN] U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H.R. 4354), [30JY] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] GLOBAL WARMING see Ecology and Environment GOODE, VIRGIL H., JR. (a Representative from Virginia) Bills and resolutions introduced Tobacco products: provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and stabilize tobacco quota fluctuations (see H.R. 3437), [11MR] GOODLATTE, BOB (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and enhance the authorities of the Chief Information Officer (see H.R. 3280), [26FE] Federal aid programs: reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] Floods: ensure that States and localities can quickly and safely remove flood debris (see H.R. 4128), [24JN] Food stamps: prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4366), [31JY] George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain lands (see H.R. 3226), [12FE] Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (see H.R. 3891), [19MY] GOODLING, WILLIAM F. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (see H. Res. 507), [21JY] Drugs: sentencing of persons convicted of lesser drug offenses while in possession of a firearm (see H.R. 3155), [4FE] Families and domestic relations: provide equitable child care relief for stay at-home parents (see H. Con. Res. 202), [27JA] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Higher Education Act Reauthorization (H.R. 6), [26SE] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Reports filed Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] [[Page 3062]] Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-659), [29JY] Establish Program To Help Children and Youth Learn English: Committee on Education and the Workplace (House) (H.R. 3892) (H. Rept. 105-587), [19JN] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-750), [25SE] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-481), [21AP] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105- 649), [24JY] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 105-558), [3JN] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Sound Scientific Practices Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2661) (H. Rept. 105-730), [18SE] Termination of Federal Aid Program Benefits for Convicted Persons: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3096) (H. Rept. 105-446), [17MR] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-800), [8OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-786), [6OC] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] GORDON, BART (a Representative from Tennessee) Bills and resolutions introduced Southeastern Power Administration: prohibit Federal agencies from planning sale (see H.R. 4707), [6OC] Veterans: payment of certain group life insurance benefits to terminally ill individuals (see H.R. 3993), [4JN] GOSS, PORTER J. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (see H. Res. 402), [30MR] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3740), [28AP] CIA: provide a process for agency employees to submit urgent concerns to Congress (see H.R. 3829), [12MY] Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 4797), [10OC] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 297), [25JN] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4103), consideration (see H. Res. 484), [23JN] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (see H. Res. 498), [14JY] Education: establish a program to help children and youth learn English (H.R. 3892), consideration (see H. Res. 516), [4AU] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), consideration (see H. Res. 408), [22AP] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3694), [21AP] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3694), consideration (see H. Res. 420), [6MY] Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 457), [4JN] President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (H.J. Res. 107), consideration (see H. Res. 345), [3FE] Conference reports Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3694), [5OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 1252, Judicial Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 105-491), [22AP] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Consideration of H.R. 3694, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 420) (H. Rept. 105-511), [6MY] Consideration of H.R. 3892, English Language Fluency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 105-675), [4AU] Consideration of H.R. 4103, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 484) (H. Rept. 105-596), [23JN] Consideration of H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 105-622), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 105-566), [4JN] Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3829) (H. Rept. 105-747), [25SE] Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105-780), [5OC] ------Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105-508), [5MY] Investigation of Iranian Arms Shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 105-804), [9OC] GOVERNMENT AGENCIES see Executive Departments; Federal Employees GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS see Contracts GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES see Federal Employees GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions Executive departments: hold Federal agencies accountable for tax dollars spent by such agencies (see H.R. 4074), [17JN] GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS see Public Documents GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions Agricultural Adjustment Act: require comparable requirements on imported and domestic fruits and vegetables under agricultural marketing orders (see H.R. 3335), [4MR] Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 3145), [3FE] (see H.R. 3211), [12FE] ------establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial (see H.R. 3252), [24FE] Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent and facilitate the bankruptcy and debt restructuring process relative to farmers (see H.R. 4645), [25SE] ------modify application of liquidation cases (see H.R. 3801), [6MY] ------reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4672), [1OC] (see H.R. 4697), [5OC] (see H.R. 4831), [14OC] ------reform laws (see H.R. 3146, 3150), [3FE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] Business and industry: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] ------require reasonable notice of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4049), [11JN] Business and industy: reliquidation of certain entries of self- tapping screws (see H.R. 3407), [5MR] CERCLA: clarify liability for sale of certain facilities for residential use (see H.R. 4227), [15JY] Children and youth: provide that children's sleepwear be manufactured in accordance with stricter flammability standards (see H.R. 3831), [12MY] Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 4797), [10OC] Community development: prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] Community Reinvestment Act: exempt certain depository institutions from requirements (see H.R. 4445), [6AU] Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 4350), [29JY] (see H.R. 4427), [6AU] ------prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] ------promote online commerce and communications and protect consumers and service providers from [[Page 3063]] unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 4124), [24JN] ------require Federal regulation of online privacy protections to apply to all Federal agencies (see H.R. 4632), [25SE] Congress: require approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 4085), [18JN] Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors through certain family planning projects (see H.R. 4721), [7OC] Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 3577), [27MR], (see H.R. 4286), [21JY] ------impose certain conditions relative to the appointment of masters in Federal actions (see H.R. 3183), [11FE] ------limit Federal authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3182), [11FE] CPSC: promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes (see H.R. 3935), [21MY] Crime: prohibit convicted felons from collecting damages for injuries suffered during the commission of a crime (see H.R. 4446), [6AU] ------provide penalties for day care providers (see H.R. 4868), [20OC] Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] ------require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] ------require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (see H.R. 4006), [5JN] ------clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R. 4006), consideration (see H. Res. 535), [14SE] Declaration of Taking Act: require coverage of all condemnations of property by the Government (see H.R. 4303), [22JY] Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.J. Res. 123), [17JN] ------provide additional exceptions to the imposition of civil money penalties in cases of payments to beneficiaries (see H.R. 3511), [19MR] Dept. of HUD: modernize requirements and establish consensus process for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3634), [1AP] Dept. of the Interior: reimbursement for certain damages relative to BLM bonding regulations (see H.R. 4610), [23SE] Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with hybrid transactions (see H.R. 4663), [1OC] Drugs: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 3184), [11FE] ------permit physicians to prescribe non-formulary drugs when medically indicated (see H.R. 4419), [6AU] ------support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] Education: provide States with options relative to receipt of Federal block grant funds (see H.R. 4779), [9OC] Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities (see H.R. 4590), [17SE] Electric power: ensure that rates charged by certain small power producers and cogenerators do not exceed the incremental cost to the purchasing utility of alternative electric energy at the time of delivery (see H.R. 4183), [25JN] (see H.R. 4511), [6AU] ------provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] Employment: minimum wage and maximum hour exemptions for houseparents (see H.R. 4778), [9OC] Endangered Species Act: reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] ------reform liability provisions relative to civil and criminal penalties (see H.R. 4555), [11SE] ------reform regulatory process (see H.R. 4556), [11SE] EPA: implementation of revised ozone and particulate matter standards (see H.R. 3505), [19MR] Executive Office of the President: implementation of Executive Orders relative to Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4422), [6AU] FAA: address aircraft noise problems of Queens and Long Island, NY (see H.R. 3952), [22MY] ------address aircraft noise problems of Staten Island, NY (see H.R. 4866), [20OC] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 3206), [12FE] FCC: eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see H.R. 3171), [5FE] ------prohibit increase in the national audience reach limitations (see H.R. 4845), [15OC] ------repeal redundant reporting and record keeping requirements (see H.R. 4759), [9OC] FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety (see H.R. 3676), [1AP] ------uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4383), [3AU] Federal agencies and departments: encourage use of certain uniform standards for official mail (see H. Con. Res. 330), [25SE] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health care benefits (see H.R. 4278), [20JY] Federal Register: specify consistent and informative format for notices of Federal agency rulemaking proposals (see H.R. 4162), [25JN] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Arkansas (see H.R. 4081), [18JN] ------extension of deadline for construction of Mt. Hope Waterpower Project (see H.R. 4633), [25SE] FHA: require certain properties to be inspected and determined to comply with minimum property standards (see H.R. 3750), [29AP] Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), consideration (see H. Res. 403), [30MR] (see H. Res. 428), [12MY] ------monitor compliance with commitments made in connection with a merger or acquisition (see H.R. 4420, 4420), [6AU] ------streamline the regulation of depository institutions and safeguard confidential banking and credit union supervisory information (see H.R. 4364), [31JY] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] Firearms: ensure child safety (see H.R. 4444), [6AU] ------regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 4442), [6AU] ------require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices (see H.R. 4441), [6AU] ------revocation of dealer licenses for willful sales to minors (see H.R. 4443), [6AU] ------treatment of muzzle loading firearms as antique firearms (see H.R. 3140), [3FE] Fish and fishing: disapprove rule requiring the use of bycatch reduction devices in the shrimp fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 3735), [28AP] Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] Foreign trade: exemptions from certain import prohibitions (see H.R. 3340), [5MR] (see H.R. 3465), [16MR] Forest Service: address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] FTC: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media (see H. Con. Res. 318), [5AU] ------regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements (see H.R. 4581), [16SE] Government: ensure incorporation of risk assessments and cost benefit analyses in the rulemaking process (see H.R. 4863), [20OC] ------identify executive agencies regulations which conflict with other executive agencies regulations (see H.R. 4471), [6AU] ------limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4196), [14JY] (see H.R. 4232), [15JY] (see H. Con. Res. 299), [16JY] ------reduce waste, fraud, and error by making improvements in Federal management and debt collection practices, payment systems, and benefit programs (see H.R. 4243), [16JY] (see H.R. 4857), [20OC] ------require reports on travel of executive branch officers and employees to international conferences (see H.R. 4805), [11OC] ------require that recipients of payments have the option to receive such payments by electronic funds transfer or by check (see H.R. 3099), [27JA] Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 4277), [20JY] Health care facilities: assure availability of a non-emergency department physician in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3111), [27JA] ------require nursing facilities filing for relief to provide written notice of such filing to appropriate State agencies (see H.R. 4843), [15OC] Homeowners Protection Act: consumer protections relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 4435), [6AU] House Rules: provide that certain bills to eliminate waste and provide reform of the executive branch are privileged (see H. Res. 600), [14OC] Housing: provide an exemption for restrictions on the occupancy of group homes by persons convicted of certain crimes (see H.R. 4827), [13OC] ------provide for reviews of criminal records of applicants for participation in shared housing arrangements (see H.R. 3181), [11FE] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 2863), consideration (see H. Res. 521), [9SE] Immigration: adjustment of status for aliens based on diversity immigrant visas that expired due to paperwork processing delays (see H.R. 4502), [6AU] Income: establish protections for recipients of Federal payments made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4311), [22JY] Insurance: require health insurance plans to provide external appeals in cases of adverse determinations involving experimental treatments, significant costs, or serious medical conditions (see H.R. 3469), [17MR] IRS: reform (see H.R. 3493), [18MR] ------treatment of certain revenue-increasing rules as major rules (see H.R. 4297), [22JY] Lumber industry: modify the requirements for paying Federal timber sale receipts (see H.R. 4267), [17JY] Medicare: documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims for office visits and for other evaluation and management services (see H. Con. Res. 264), [28AP] National Commission on Reforming and Simplifying the Federal Tax Code: establish (see H.R. 4038), [11JN] National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 3530), [24MR] Native Americans: prohibit certain Dept. of the Interior Indian gaming regulations (see H.R. 3094), [27JA] [[Page 3064]] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: nullify certain operational regulations (see H.R. 3767), [30AP] OSHA: require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Pesticides: clarify circumstances in which a substance is considered to be a pesticide chemical (see H.R. 4679), [2OC] Petroleum: prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3847), [12MY] Political campaigns: permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (see H.R. 4310), [22JY] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] ------management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 2369), consideration (see H. Res. 377), [4MR] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Railroads: permit State and local governments to adopt or enforce certain speed limits for trains (see H.R. 3812), [7MY] Real property: private property owner rights (H.R. 992), consideration (see H. Res. 382), [10MR] Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see H.R. 4635), [25SE] SBA: review and adjust size standards used to determine whether certain enterprises are small businesses relative to competing for Federal contracts (see H.R. 3681), [1AP] Science: require peer review of scientific data used in support of Federal regulations (see H.R. 3234), [12FE] SEC: limit collection of certain fees (see H.R. 4120), [23JN] (see H.R. 4213), [14JY] (see H.R. 4269), [17JY] Small business: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 3310), [3MR] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 3310), consideration (see H. Res. 396), [25MR] Social Security: provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 3247), [24FE] Space policy: uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for space station development (see H.R. 4820), [13OC] Taxation: expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 4553), [11SE] ------permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 4795), [10OC] ------repeal information reporting requirement imposed on educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits (see H.R. 3127), [28JA] ------treatment of certain liquidating distributions of a regulated investment company or real estate investment trust which are allowable as a deduction (see H.R. 3947), [22MY] ------treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] Telecommunications: ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority over intrastate telecommunications (see H.R. 4801), [10OC] Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 4449), [6AU] (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] ------impose restrictions on the sale of cigars (see H.R. 4412), [5AU] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3474), [23MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] ------limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 3655), [1AP] Trademark Act: amend to provide protection for trade dress (see H.R. 3163), [5FE] Transportation: provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: approve a permit required for importation of certain wildlife items taken in Tajikistan (see H.R. 4760), [9OC] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Motions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, [23JY] Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] Reports filed American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Arlington National Cemetery Interment Eligibility Requirements: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3211) (H. Rept. 105-458), [24MR] Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Establishment: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [3JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [16MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 992, Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 105-430), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2369, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 105-427), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 2863, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 105-698), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712), [14SE] Credit Union Membership Access Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1151) (H. Rept. 105-472), [30MR] Dept. of HHS Additional Exceptions to the Imposition of Civil Money Penalties in Cases of Payments to Beneficiaries: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. 105- 772), [5OC] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] Fastener Quality Act Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574), [9JN] Federal Employee Leave Time Relative to Services as an Organ Donor: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2943) (H. Rept. 105-752), [28SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Arkansas: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 105-748), [25SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Colorado: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 105-509), [6MY] Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3829) (H. Rept. 105-747), [25SE] Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), [6AU] Making the Federal Government Accountable--Enforcing the Mandate for Effective Financial Management: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-664), [31JY] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2863) (H. Rept. 105-542), [19MY] Native American Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1833) (H. Rept. 105-765), [2OC] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Sound Scientific Practices Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2661) (H. Rept. 105-730), [18SE] Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 992) (H. Rept. 105-424), [3MR] Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2369) (H. Rept. 105-425), [3MR] GOVERNMENT SECURITIES related term(s) Department of the Treasury Bills and resolutions Securities: judicial review of adoption of accounting principles applicable to issuers of federally-registered securities (see H.R. 3165), [5FE] GOVERNMENT WASTE, FRAUD, AND ERROR REDUCTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4857), [20OC] GOVERNMENT--U.S. Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] [[Page 3065]] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] Bills and resolutions Administrative Law Judge Conference of the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3961), [22MY] Agricultural Market Transition Act: ensure that certain rice farms continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts (see H.R. 3339), [5MR] ------provide supplemental payments to farm owners and producers who have entered into production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 4580), [16SE] Alaska: Federal recognition of the Qutekcak Native Tribe and the Tuscarora Nation of the Kau-ta-Noh (see H.R. 4693), [2OC] Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 128), [16SE] (see H.J. Res. 133), [9OC] (see H.J. Res. 134), [12OC] (see H.J. Res. 135), [14OC] (see H.J. Res. 136), [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 137), [19OC] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 128), consideration (see H. Res. 541), [16SE] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3579), [27MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (see H. Res. 402), [30MR] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 416), [30AP] ------making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3580), [27MR] ------making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3580), consideration (see H. Res. 473), [16JN] Budget: allow reductions in the discretionary spending limits to be used to offset tax cuts (see H.R. 3707), [22AP] ------guarantee honesty (see H.R. 4012), [5JN] ------proposed user fees in Presidential budget (see H.R. 3989), [3JN] ------reduce Federal spending in several programs (see H.R. 3556), [25MR] ------reform process relative to use of joint resolutions, emergency spending, spending accountability, Federal insurance programs, pay-go requirements, decision enforcement, and mitigation of bias (see H.R. 4837), [14OC] ------require a balanced Federal budget, repayment of the national debt, and Social Security system solvency (see H. Con. Res. 228), [26FE] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation changing discretionary spending limits, or pay-as-you-go requirements, if the budget for the current or immediately preceding year was not in surplus (see H.R. 3832), [12MY] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (see H. Con. Res. 284), [3JN] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284), consideration (see H. Res. 455), [3JN] ------treatment of any future budget surpluses (see H. Con. Res. 216), [11FE] California: restore Federal recognition to the Native Americans of the Graton Rancheria (see H.R. 4434), [6AU] Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for 2000 decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 246), [17MR] ------require asking of certain questions concerning the availability of a personal computer in the home and access to the Internet (see H.R. 4270), [17JY] Children and youth: make debts to governmental units for the care and maintenance of minor children nondischargeable (see H.R. 3711), [22AP] ------provide greater access to child care services for Federal employees (see H.R. 4280), [21JY] Clinton, President: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities: establish (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] ------encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] ------minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] ------prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] ------require Federal regulation of online privacy protections to apply to all Federal agencies (see H.R. 4632), [25SE] Congress: status of Executive orders that infringe on the powers and duties of Congress or are not specifically funded (see H. Con. Res. 236), [5MR] Conservation of energy: development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the Congress (see H. Con. Res. 280), [21MY] Consumers: prevent credit card issuers from implementing unreasonable practices or penalties against card holders who pay balances in full (see H.R. 4410), [5AU] Contracts: measure performance of Federal procurement system and enhance training of the acquisition workforce (see H.R. 4244), [16JY] ------provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 3701), [21AP] ------require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to each subcontractor under a Federal contract (see H.R. 3700), [21AP] Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons (see H.R. 4039), [11JN] Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 4718), [7OC] ------appointment of additional Federal judges in the middle and southern districts of Florida (see H.R. 3154), [4FE] ------appointment of an additional Federal judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin (see H.R. 3931), [21MY] ------authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 3528), [23MR] ------enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class action lawsuits (see H.R. 3789), [5MY] ------enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class action lawsuits (H.R. 3789), consideration (see H. Res. 560), [1OC] ------impose certain conditions relative to the appointment of masters in Federal actions (see H.R. 3183), [11FE] ------independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 3464), [12MR] ------make minor and technical amendments relative to Federal criminal law and procedure (see H.R. 4651), [28SE] ------prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (H.R. 1544), consideration (see H. Res. 367), [24FE] ------provide that persons closely related to certain judges may not be appointed as judges to the same court (see H.R. 3926), [21MY] Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3265, 3276), [25FE] (see H.R. 3413), [10MR] (see H.R. 3454), [12MR] Crime: notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (H.R. 2181), consideration (see H. Res. 366), [24FE] ------prevent violence against women (see H.R. 3514), [19MR] ------treatment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 3512), [19MR] Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] ------require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] Declaration of Taking Act: require coverage of all condemnations of property by the Government (see H.R. 4303), [22JY] Dept. of Defense: procurement of domestic goods and services (see H. Con. Res. 266), [29AP] ------require consideration of percentage of work to be performed in the U.S. in the evaluation of contracts (see H.R. 3838), [12MY] Dept. of Justice: clarify method for filling vacancies subject to Senate confirmation (see H.R. 3420), [10MR] ------constitutional amendment to establish an elected Officer of the U.S. with the responsibilities of the Attorney General (see H.J. Res. 127), [6AU] ------require election of Attorney General (see H. Con. Res. 323), [6AU] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco industry settlement funds for veterans programs (see H. Con. Res. 249), [24MR] Disabled: establish a national public Internet site to increase access to information on technology-related assistance (see H.R. 4461), [6AU] Disasters: authorize predisaster mitigation programs, streamline the administration of disaster relief, and control the costs of disaster assistance (see H.R. 3869), [14MY] Diseases: implementation of national HIV surveillance system (see H. Res. 539), [15SE] District of Columbia: eliminate congressional review of newly- passed laws and provide autonomy over budgets (see H.R. 3920), [20MY] ------reform certain retirement programs (see H.R. 4568), [15SE] Drug abuse: national drug control policy (see H. Res. 423), [7MY] Drugs: increase penalties for certain offenses and enhance law enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3858), [13MY] (see H.R. 4617), [24SE] ------support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] Ecology and environment: promote environmental justice, public health, and pollution reduction efforts (see H.R. 4584), [16SE] Education: ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled children (see H.R. 3930), [21MY] ------grants for public policy programs at certain institutes and schools (see H.R. 4830), [14OC] ------increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 3306), [3MR] ------increase Pell Grant awards to certain students (see H.R. 3269), [25FE] Electric power: restrict the use of tax-exempt financing by governmentally owned electric utilities and subject certain activities of such utilities to income tax (see H.R. 3927), [21MY] Electronics: require that recipients of payments have the option to receive such payments by electronic funds transfer or by check (see H.R. 3099), [27JA] Executive departments: improve strategic plans and performance reports (H.R. 2883), consideration (see H. Res. 384), [11MR] ------promote financial management (see H. Res. 447), [21MY] ------reduce waste, fraud, and error by making improvements in Federal management and debt collection practices, payment systems, and benefit (see H.R. 4243), [16JY] (see H.R. 4857), [20OC] Executive Office of the President: implementation of Executive Orders relative to Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not [[Page 3066]] provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4422), [6AU] ------nullify effect of certain provisions of various Executive orders (see H.R. 4861), [20OC] Families and domestic relations: increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: improve and strengthen (see H.R. 3665), [1AP] FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 3614), [31MR] Federal agencies and departments: encourage use of certain uniform standards for official mail (see H. Con. Res. 330), [25SE] ------improve ability to license federally owned inventions (see H.R. 4859), [20OC] Federal aid programs: correct law relative to termination of benefits for convicted persons (see H.R. 3096), [27JA] ------reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] ------streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (see H.R. 4620), [24SE] Federal Employee Health Benefits Program: allow participation by individuals aged 55 to 65 who would not otherwise have health insurance (see H.R. 4812), [12OC] Federal employees: allow agencies to reimburse for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 4793), [10OC] ------allow use of medical savings accounts under health benefits program (see H.R. 3166), [5FE] ------appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive agencies (see H. Res. 339), [27JA] ------enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] ------equitable overtime pay policies (see H.R. 3956), [22MY] Federal Register: specify consistent and informative format for notices of Federal agency rulemaking proposals (see H.R. 4162), [25JN] Federal-State relations: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4196), [14JY] (see H.R. 4232), [15JY] (see H. Con. Res. 299), [16JY] Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] Fire prevention: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local governments in improving public safety against fire and fire- related hazards (see H.R. 4229), [15JY] Firearms: ensure child safety (see H.R. 4444), [6AU] Foreign trade: consolidate and enhance trade adjustment assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance programs (see H.R. 4733), [8OC] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] Foreign travel expenditures: require reports on travel of executive branch officers and employees to international conferences (see H.R. 4805), [11OC] Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty (see H.R. 4019), [9JN] (see H.R. 4154), [25JN] FRS: reduction of Federal funds rate by Federal Open Market Committee (see H. Con. Res. 329), [23SE] Government: nullify effect of certain provisions of various Executive orders (see H.R. 4861), [20OC] Government Management Reform Act: hold Federal agencies accountable for tax dollars spent by such agencies (see H.R. 4074), [17JN] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] ------ensure incorporation of risk assessments and cost benefit analyses in the rulemaking process (see H.R. 4863), [20OC] ------identify executive agencies regulations which conflict with other executive agencies regulations (see H.R. 4471), [6AU] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3310), [3MR] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (H.R. 3310), consideration (see H. Res. 396), [25MR] ------require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 4085), [18JN] ------require peer review of scientific data used in support of Federal regulations (see H.R. 3234), [12FE] ------require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4049), [11JN] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3784), [30AP] ------permit the approval and administration of certain drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3938), [21MY] House of Representatives: permit payments to reimburse Members, officers, and employees for qualified adoption expenses (see H. Res. 593), [10OC] ------require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] House Rules: provide that certain bills to eliminate waste and provide reform of the executive branch are privileged (see H. Res. 600), [14OC] ------require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 208), [4FE] ------ensure that tenant-based rental assistance programs are carried out in an efficient and fair manner (see H.R. 3545), [25MR] ------expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] ------remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing (see H.R. 3435), [11MR] ------use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing conversions for elderly persons (see H.R. 3635), [1AP] IMF: encourage fundraising through private financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 207), [3FE] Immigration: extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 391), [24MR] ------strengthen naturalization process (see H.R. 3341), [5MR] Immigration and Nationality Act: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 4011), [5JN] Income: establish protections for recipients of Federal payments made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4311), [22JY] Indian Self-Determination Act: repeal a provision which exempts certain former officers and employees of the U.S. from restrictions related to aiding and advising Indian tribes (see H.R. 3218, 3219), [12FE] Insurance: make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (see H.R. 4418), [6AU] ------require health insurance plans to provide external appeals in cases of adverse determinations involving experimental treatments, significant costs, or serious medical conditions (see H.R. 3469), [17MR] IRS: reform (see H.R. 3493), [18MR] ------treatment of certain revenue-increasing rules as major rules (see H.R. 4297), [22JY] Job Training Partnership Act: establish regional private industry councils for labor market areas that are located in more than one State (see H.R. 3271), [25FE] ------funding of incentive bonuses to certain job training providers that place large percentages of individuals in certain occupations (see H.R. 3272), [25FE] Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 4770), [9OC] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] Line Item Veto Act: direct savings toward reducing the public debt when used during Federal budget surplus years (see H.R. 3228), [12FE] National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4566), [15SE] National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: implementation of recommendations on college tuition costs (see H.R. 3479), [17MR] National Teachers Hall of Fame: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4775), [9OC] Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4482), [6AU] Native Americans: technical corrections to certain laws (see H.R. 4068), [16JN] New Year's Day: designate day of observance in year 2000 (see H.J. Res. 130), [25SE] Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] ------require report by advisory committee on development and implementation (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] Office of Inspector General Oversight Council: establish (see H.R. 4676), [1OC] Oklahoma: compensate the Wyandotte Tribe for the taking of certain rights by the Federal Government (see H.R. 3797), [5MY] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Patriotic societies and observances: revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws (see H.R. 4529), [9SE] Pensions: ensure uniformity of Federal and State pension plans relative to State income taxes (see H.R. 4572), [15SE] Power resources: provide a transition to market-based rates for power sold by the TVA and Federal Power Marketing Administration (see H.R. 3518), [19MR] Privacy: prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transfering, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (see H.R. 4470), [6AU] ------repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 4197), [14JY] (see H.R. 4217), [15JY] ------repeal law creating unique health care identifiers for all citizens in order to create national medical history database (see H.R. 4281), [21JY] (see H.R. 4312), [22JY] Public lands: make certain Federal property is made available to States before other entities (see H.R. 3842), [12MY] (see H.R. 4010), [5JN] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] ------require congressional approval before entering into certain agreements or arrangements (see H.R. 4122), [23JN] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] [[Page 3067]] Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: compensation for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills (see H.R. 3539), [24MR] Real estate: notification of property owners relative to exercise of eminent domain by private nongovernmental entities (see H.R. 3319), [4MR] Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way (see H.R. 4514), [6AU] ------increase support for basic and applied scientific research (see H. Con. Res. 243), [12MR] ------increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see H.R. 3660), [1AP] Securities: judicial review of adoption of accounting principles applicable to issuers of federally-registered securities (see H.R. 3165), [5FE] Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 3351), [5MR] (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses into program (see H. Res. 340), [27JA] Southeastern Power Administration: prohibit Federal agencies from planning sale (see H.R. 4707), [6OC] States: return primary responsibility for disaster relief to States, establish a private corporation to insure against risks and costs of disasters, and provide for Federal assistance for disaster response activities (see H.R. 3728), [23AP] ------use of individuals other than merit-staffed or civil service employees in providing certain employment services (see H.R. 3994), [4JN] Taxation: abatement of interest on underpayments by taxpayers in Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 3709), [22AP] ------allow cash payment to Federal employees in lieu of parking benefits (see H.R. 4777), [9OC] ------capital gains rates (see H.R. 4454), [6AU] ------constitutional amendment to abolish personal income, estate, and gift taxes and to prohibit the Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens (see H.J. Res. 116), [28AP] ------disallow deductions for lobbying expenses relative to tobacco policy (see H.R. 4473), [6AU] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] ------elimination of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3879), [14MY] ------exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (see H.R. 3991), [4JN] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------reduce individual income tax rates, prohibit increases without a national referendum, simplify the tax code, eliminate the marriage penalty, establish return-free income tax filing, and eliminate corporate welfare (see H.R. 3620), [1AP] ------reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] ------repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3859), [13MY] ------require CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 4452), [6AU] ------require congressional review of Federal agency rules that establish or raise taxes (see H.R. 4096), [19JN] ------restructure and replace the income tax system to meet national priorities (see H.R. 4700), [5OC] ------temporary waiver of minimum tax rules relative to nonrefundable personal tax credit benefits for families (see H.R. 4611), [23SE] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 3097), [27JA] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), consideration (see H. Res. 472), [16JN] ------treatment of farming-related gains and losses relative to eligibility for earned income tax credit (see H.R. 4596), [17SE] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] ------limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] ------specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] Tourist trade: establish a public-private partnership between the U.S. travel and tourism industry and every level of Government to make the U.S. the premiere tourist destination in the world (see H.R. 4631), [25SE] U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform: implement recommendations (see H.R. 3904), [20MY] Unemployment: improve the collection of Federal unemployment taxes and the provision of such revenues for employment security administration (see H.R. 3684), [1AP] Violence Against Women Act: establish a national domestic violence victim notification system (see H.R. 4860), [20OC] Virgin Islands: allow self-determination of number of members on the legislature and number of such members constituting a quorum (see H.R. 4313), [23JY] Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see H.R. 3557), [25MR] Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (see H.R. 4634), [25SE] Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal property under certain conditions (see H.R. 4628), [25SE] World War II: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and restitution of individual and communal property (see H. Res. 557), [28SE] Conference reports Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579), [30AP] Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 1385), [29JY] Messages Abatement of Interest on Underpayments by Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas: President Clinton, [22JY] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 1999: President Clinton, [3FE] Council of Economic Advisers Report: President Clinton, [11FE] Federal Advisory Committees Report: President Clinton, [14JY] Federal Climate Change Programs and Activities: President Clinton, [10MR] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] School Class Size Reductions: President Clinton, [11MY] Motions Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), [31MR], [23AP] Budget: proposed user fees in Presidential budget (H.R. 3989), [5JN] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] Taxation: terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), [17JN] Reports filed Administrative Procedures for Extension of Federal Recognition to Certain Indian Groups: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1154) (H. Rept. 105-737), [23SE] Alternative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 105-487), [21AP] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Civil Service Retirement System Actuarial Redeposit Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2566) (H. Rept. 105-757), [1OC] Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3789) (H. Rept. 105-702), [10SE] Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 105-439), [12MR] Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Establishment: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [3JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1704) (H. Rept. 105-441), [16MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 284, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 105-565), [3JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 111, Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 407) (H. Rept. 105-488), [21AP] Consideration of H.J. Res. 128, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 541) (H. Rept. 105-724), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 1544, Federal Agency Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 367) (H. Rept. 105-420), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 2181, Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 105-419), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 2578, Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and Collect Data Relative to Number of Nonimmigrants Residing in the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 105-461), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2883, Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 105-433), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 3097, Tax Code Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 105-580), [16JN] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 3310, Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 105-466), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 402) (H. Rept. 105-473), [30MR] Consideration of H.R. 3789, Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 560) (H. Rept. 105-758), [1OC] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will [[Page 3068]] Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3869) (H. Rept. 105-682), [6AU] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-504), [30AP] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105-659), [29JY] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105- 738), [23SE] Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvements: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2883) (H. Rept. 105-429), [10MR] Federal Courts Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2294) (H. Rept. 105-437), [12MR] Federal Employee Leave Time Relative to Services as an Organ Donor: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2943) (H. Rept. 105-752), [28SE] Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 105-462), [24MR] Federal Retirement Coverage Corrections Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [14JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [20JY] Financial Information Privacy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [9SE] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105- 701), [25SE] Greater Access to Child Care Services for Federal Employees: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4280) (H. Rept. 105-756), [1OC] Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Service (House) (H.R. 217) (H. Rept. 105-407), [27JA], [3MR] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] Investigation of White House Computer System Conversion and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-828), [12NO] Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] Make Percentage Limitations on Contributions to the Federal Employee Thrift Savings Plan Comparable to Amount Limitations on Elective Deferrals: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2526) (H. Rept. 105-809), [10OC] Making the Federal Government Accountable--Enforcing the Mandate for Effective Financial Management: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-664), [31JY] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4342) (H. Rept. 105-671), [3AU] National Drought Policy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3035) (H. Rept. 105-554), [22MY] Native American Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4068) (H. Rept. 105-733), [18SE] 1998 Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 105-807), [10OC] Payments to Individuals With Blood-Clotting Disorders Who Contracted HIV Due to Contaminated Blood Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [7MY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [25MR] Private Trustee Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2592) (H. Rept. 105-663), [31JY] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-600), [24JN] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-642), [23JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-662), [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-722), [16SE] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-555), [3JN] Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3580) (H. Rept. 105-470), [27MR] Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] Technology Transfer Commercialization Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), [14JY] Termination of Federal Aid Program Benefits for Convicted Persons: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3096) (H. Rept. 105-446), [17MR] Transfer of Certain Forest Service Rights and Property in Exchange for Payment to the Occupant of Such Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2416) (H. Rept. 105-516), [7MY] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] Vessel Hull Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 105-436), [11MR] Wyandotte Tribe Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3797) (H. Rept. 105-696), [9SE] GRAHAM, LINDSEY O. (a Representative from South Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Education: ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled children (see H.R. 3930), [21MY] Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors (see H.R. 4540), [10SE] GRAND FORKS, ND Bills and resolutions Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] GRANGER, KAY (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced OSHA: recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data sheets (see H.R. 3519), [19MR] (see H.R. 4037), [11JN] GRANITE WATERSHED ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 105-527), [12MY] GRANT COUNTY, NM Bills and resolutions Kneeling Nun Mountain National Monument: establish (see H. Con. Res. 303), [20JY] GREAT BRITAIN see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland GREAT LAKES FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] GREECE Bills and resolutions Dodecanesian Islands: tribute to inhabitants for their stance in fighting fascism and preserving democratic values and beliefs (see H. Con. Res. 259), [1AP] Messages Investigation of the Whereabouts of U.S. Citizens Who Have Been Missing From Cyprus: President Clinton, [22MY] GREELEY, CO Reports filed Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] GREEN, GENE (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: deduction for health insurance premiums (see H.R. 3628), [1AP] Tobacco products: strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 3655), [1AP] Women: promote research and disseminate information on the health effects of silicone breast implants (see H.R. 4028), [10JN] GREENHOUSE EFFECT see Ecology and Environment GREENWOOD, JAMES C. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [5OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Animals: provide for a system of sanctuaries for chimpanzees that are no longer needed in research conducted by the Public Health Service (see H.R. 4744), [8OC] Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4302), [22JY] Federal aid programs: correct law relative to termination of benefits for convicted persons (see H.R. 3096), [27JA] NIH: expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism research activities (see H.R. 4203), [14JY] Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 3610), [31MR] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Taxation: election of deduction in lieu of a basis increase for debt secured by property with an original issue discount and held by a cash method taxpayer (see H.R. 3656), [1AP] GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT see Economy GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT see Economy GUADALUPE-HIDALGO TREATY LAND CLAIMS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2538): consideration (see H. Res. 522), [9SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2538, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 105-699), [9SE] GUAM Bills and resolutions 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] Territories: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-determination (see H. Res. 494), [24JN] [[Page 3069]] Reports filed Clarify Guam's Local Judicial Structure and the Office of Attorney General: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2370) (H. Rept. 105-742), [24SE] Commitment to Guam To Increase Self-Government Consistent With Self-Determination: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Res. 494) (H. Rept. 105-751), [28SE] GUATEMALA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Gerardi, Juan: investigation of murder and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 3553), [25MR] GUNS see Firearms; Weapons GUSTAVUS, AK Bills and resolutions Public lands: exchange (see H.R. 3903), [19MY] Reports filed Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 105-706), [11SE] GUTIERREZ, LUIS V. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans: repeal the provision of law requiring termination (see H.R. 3752), [29AP] Conservation of energy: development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the Congress (see H. Con. Res. 280), [21MY] Electronic Fund Transfer Act: limit exchange rates in international wire transfers originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 4253), [16JY] ------require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 3726), [23AP] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health care benefits (see H.R. 4278), [20JY] Housing: establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making payments on mortgages insured under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 4745), [8OC] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: eliminate requirement that family members of eligible aliens be Nicaraguan or Cuban nationals (see H.R. 4020), [9JN] ------provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 3553), [25MR] Public welfare programs: food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] Sosa, Sammy: tribute (see H. Res. 534), [14SE] (see H. Res. 536), [15SE] Taxation: allow tax credit for public transportation expenses (see H.R. 3178), [11FE] GUTKNECHT, GIL (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] Tariff: oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers (see H.R. 3323), [4MR] (see H.R. 3657), [1AP] GUYANA, COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Elections (see H. Con. Res. 215), [11FE] HAITI, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 3553), [25MR] HALL, RALPH M. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Justice: constitutional amendment to establish an elected Officer of the U.S. with the responsibilities of the Attorney General (see H.J. Res. 127), [6AU] ------require election of Attorney General (see H. Con. Res. 323), [6AU] Mexico: assistance to combat wildfires (see H. Res. 469), [11JN] HALL, TONY P. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced Air Force: reinvigorate science and technology functions (see H.R. 3894), [19MY] Aviation: tribute to individuals who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology (see H. Con. Res. 319), [5AU] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study on improving the safety of persons present at roadside emergencies (see H.R. 4171), [25JN] Education: establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs (see H.R. 4665), [1OC] Food: purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons (see H.R. 3615), [1AP] HAMES, MARGIE PITTS Bills and resolutions Margie Pitts Hames Post Office, Decatur, GA: designate (see H.R. 4205), [14JY] HAMILTON, LEE H. (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] Bills and resolutions introduced House Rules: require travel reports to include information on funding sources (see H. Res. 424), [7MY] HANDICAPPED see Disabled HANEY, FRANKLIN L. Reports filed Matter of Frankin L. Haney: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 105-792), [7OC] HANKINS, FREEMAN Bills and resolutions Freeman Hankins Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4002), [5JN] HANSEN, JAMES V. (a Representative from Utah) Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 506), [20JY] Dept. of the Interior: purchase of the Wilcox ranch in Eastern Utah for management as a wildlife habitat (see H.R. 4289), [21JY] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] Tobacco products: reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 3868), [14MY] Utah: boundary adjustment of Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Mount Naomi Wilderness to correct faulty land survey and to convey land that was subject to the faulty survey (see H.R. 4320), [23JY] ------land exchange (see H.R. 3830), [12MY] Water: settlement of the reserved water rights of the Shivwits and construction of certain water projects (see H.R. 4746), [8OC] Reports filed Matter of Representative Kim: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 105-797), [8OC] HARBORS Bills and resolutions Corps of Engineers: reauthorizing water resources development programs (see H.R. 3866), [14MY] Maine: deauthorize remainder of East Boothbay Harbor project (see H.R. 3737), [28AP] HARMAN, JANE (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] Machal (organization): tribute to international corps of volunteers for efforts towards Israeli independence (see H. Con. Res. 268), [30AP] HARRISON, AR Bills and resolutions Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 4338), [27JY] HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions Personnel management: test the feasibility and desirability of new policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4259, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 105-779), [5OC] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4259) (H. Rept. 105-700), [9SE] HASTERT, J. DENNIS (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Drug abuse: national drug control policy (see H. Res. 423), [7MY] HASTINGS, ALCEE L. (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] Algeria: human rights violations (see H. Res. 347), [3FE] Gabon: elections (see H. Res. 518), [6AU] Starr, Kenneth W.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach independent counsel (see H. Res. 582), [7OC] ------impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] HASTINGS, DOC (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced Archeology: preserve the integrity of the Kennewick Man remains for scientific study (see H.R. 3575), [27MR] Dept. of Energy: establish an Office of River Protection at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, WA (see H.R. 3984), [3JN] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4193), consideration (see H. Res. 504), [20JY] Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), consideration (see H. Res. 461), [9JN] Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Haskell Indian Nations University: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] [[Page 3070]] Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 411), [28AP] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 558), [28SE] Real property: private property owner rights (H.R. 992), consideration (see H. Res. 382), [10MR] Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Taxation: terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), consideration (see H. Res. 472), [16JN] Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican citizens (H.R. 2538), consideration (see H. Res. 522), [9SE] Union Gap, WA: increase local management and control of Fullbright Park (see H.R. 3574), [27MR] Washington: land exchange (see H.R. 4021), [9JN] ------transfer jurisdiction over certain parcels of land between the Depts. of the Interior and Energy (see H.R. 4129), [24JN] Wenatchee National Forest: transfer certain lands of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 3520), [19MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 6, Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 105-499), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 992, Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 105-430), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 2538, Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 105- 699), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Consideration of H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 105-572), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3097, Tax Code Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 105-580), [16JN] Consideration of H.R. 4193, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 504) (H. Rept. 105-637), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 4259, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 105-779), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 558) (H. Rept. 105-754), [28SE] HAWAII Bills and resolutions Medicaid: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3118), [28JA] Pearl Harbor Day: treat December 7 in the same manner as Veterans Day for all purposes relative to Federal employment (see H.R. 4815), [12OC] Relief (see H.R. 4809), [12OC] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] HAWAIIANS see Native Americans HAYWORTH, J.D. (a Representative from Arizona) Bills and resolutions introduced Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: convey Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4371), [31JY] ------develop management plan for Woodland Lake Park tract reflecting current use as a public park (see H.R. 4372), [31JY] ------sale of Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4373), [31JY] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (see H.J. Res. 107), [3FE] (see H. Res. 343), [28JA] Taxation: treatment of Native American housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3774), [30AP] HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES related term(s) Radioactive Substances Bills and resolutions Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4586), [16SE] CERCLA: clarify liability for sale of certain facilities for residential use (see H.R. 4227), [15JY] ------reauthorize (see H.R. 3262), [25FE] (see H.R. 3595), [30MR] Children and youth: require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] Clean Air Act: proposed rulemaking relative to the transport, in the eastern U.S., of ozone pollution and oxides of nitrogen (see H.R. 3690), [1AP] (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos exposure personal injury claims (see H.R. 3905), [20MY] Dept. of Defense: require additional public education, outreach, and participation relative to the disposal of napalm and certain other materials (see H.R. 3404), [5MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] ------extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise research priorities relative to certain service-related health consequences (see H.R. 3980), [3JN] Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens' associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 3627), [1AP] ------cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] Mercury: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Nuclear energy: waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] Pipelines: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see H.R. 3318), [4MR] Poison control centers: increase funding and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access (see H.R. 3862), [13MY] Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: compensation for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills (see H.R. 3539), [24MR] Railroads: authorize activities under Federal railroad safety laws (see H.R. 3805), [7MY] Ships and vessels: reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no longer in use (see H.R. 4156), [25JN] Veterans: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4368), [31JY] ------extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] Reports filed Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] HEAD START ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4241), [16JY] (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Reports filed Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] HEALTH related term(s) Diseases; Public Health Service Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, [24JY] National Health Museum Commission, [21AP] Bills and resolutions Abortion: protection of reproductive health services clinics (see H. Res. 358), [11FE] Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] Antitrust policy: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO`s (see H.R. 4277), [20JY] Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed consent (see H.R. 4035), [11JN] Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4199), [14JY] Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (see H.R. 3095), [27JA] (see H.R. 3546), [25MR] ------establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event (see H. Con. Res. 238), [9MR] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and research of autism and related developmental diseases to implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (see H.R. 4725), [7OC] Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4602), [18SE] Child Nutrition Act: simplify program operations and improve program management (see H.R. 3873), [14MY] Children and youth: establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------improve and extend child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3666), [1AP] ------parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] ------provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to improve the quality and availability of after-school programs (see H.R. 4621), [24SE] ------require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see H. Con. Res. 219), [12FE] (see H.J. Res. 126), [22JY] (see H. Con. Res. 334), [7OC] Civil liberties: establish penalties for prohibited uses and disclosures of individually identifiable health in [[Page 3071]] formation and allow individuals to inspect and copy their own health information (see H.R. 3900), [19MY] Coast Guard: conveyance of certain vessels to Canvasback Mission, Inc. (see H.R. 3924), [20MY] Committee on Social Security Reform (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] Community development: prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] Congress: importance of enacting patient protection legislation (see H. Con. Res. 293), [22JN] Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors through certain family planning projects (see H.R. 4721), [7OC] Controlled Substances Act: civil liability for illegal manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances (see H.R. 4204), [14JY] Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons (see H.R. 4039), [11JN] ------provide for drug testing and interventions, and reduce drug trafficking and related crimes (see H.R. 3606), [31MR] Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos exposure personal injury claims (see H.R. 3905), [20MY] ------limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 3535), [24MR] ------rules for payment of damage awards for future losses in certain health care liability actions (see H.R. 4791), [10OC] Crime: prevent violence against women (see H.R. 3514), [19MR] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 3682), [1AP] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (see H.R. 4006), [5JN] ------clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R. 4006), consideration (see H. Res. 535), [14SE] ------recognize prevention of youth suicide as a national priority (see H. Res. 548), [18SE] Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3613), [31MR] Dept. of HHS: carry out a national public awareness campaign on colorectal cancer (see H. Res. 359), [11FE] ------collection of information relative to the use of mentally disabled children and individuals in biomedical and behavioral research (see H.R. 4135), [24JN] ------delay effective date of the final rule relative to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (see H.R. 3584), [30MR] ------disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.J. Res. 123), [17JN] ------ensure individuals who undertake federally funded research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements (see H.R. 3758), [29AP] ------Healthy Start Program funding (see H.R. 3724), [23AP] ------provide additional exceptions to the imposition of civil money penalties in cases of payments to beneficiaries (see H.R. 3511), [19MR] ------revise and extend certain women's health research and prevention activities programs (see H.R. 4683), [2OC] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco industry settlement funds for veterans programs (see H. Con. Res. 249), [24MR] ------authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3603), [31MR] ------determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------establish a chiropractic services division (see H.R. 4421), [6AU] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] ------extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise research priorities relative to certain service-related health consequences (see H.R. 3980), [3JN] ------improve access of veterans to emergency medical care in non- Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facilities (see H.R. 4758), [9OC] ------payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 3948), [22MY] (see H.R. 4070), [17JN] (see H.R. 4220), [15JY] (see H.R. 4374), [31JY] ------reimburse veterans enrolled in the veterans health care system for the cost of emergency care or services received in non-Dept. facilities (see H.R. 3702), [22AP] ------use portion of any national tobacco settlement to establish trust fund for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4188), [25JN] Disabled: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] ------incentives to promote research and development of assistance technology and universally designed technology (see H.R. 4063), [16JN] Diseases: implementation of national HIV surveillance system (see H. Res. 539), [15SE] ------importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of breast cancer (see H. Res. 565), [1OC] ------increase funding and authority of Depts. of HHS and Education relative to asthma programs (see H.R. 4654), [28SE] ------increase research, treatment, and public education of Lyme disease (see H.R. 3795), [5MY] ------issue special postage stamps to fund diabetes research (see H.R. 3517), [19MR] (see H. Con. Res. 291), [19JN] ------State partner notification programs relative to HIV (see H.R. 4431), [6AU] Drug abuse: combat methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 4315), [23JY] ------national drug control policy (see H.R. 4550), [11SE] (see H. Res. 423), [7MY] ------national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), consideration (see H. Res. 538), [15SE] ------prohibit needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3714), [22AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3712), [22AP] (see H.R. 3717), [23AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (see H. Res. 409), [28AP] Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Administration: establish (see H.R. 3639), [1AP] Drugs: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 3184), [11FE] ------permit physicians to prescribe non-formulary drugs when medically indicated (see H.R. 4419), [6AU] ------promote drug-free workplace programs (see H.R. 3853), [13MY] ------rescheduling of flunitrazepam into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (see H.R. 3093), [27JA] ------restrict disclosure of prescription information by pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and other pharmacy employees (see H.R. 3756), [29AP] ------support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] ------use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.J. Res. 117), [30AP] Ecology and environment: promote environmental justice, public health, and pollution reduction efforts (see H.R. 4584), [16SE] Employment: limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3958), [22MY] Families and domestic relations: establish a national registry from which adopted children may obtain medical information voluntarily provided by birth parents (see H.R. 3237), [12FE] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Family and Medical Leave Act: amend and clarify (see H.R. 3751), [29AP] ------tax treatment of periods of leave required to be permitted relative to the pension participation and vesting rules (see H.R. 4178), [25JN] FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety (see H.R. 3676), [1AP] ------permit the approval and administration of certain drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3938), [21MY] ------require notification of recalls of drugs and devices (see H.R. 3462), [12MR] ------uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4383), [3AU] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health care benefits (see H.R. 4278), [20JY] Federal Employee Health Benefits Program: allow participation by individuals aged 55 to 65 who would not otherwise have health insurance (see H.R. 4812), [12OC] Federal employees: allow use of medical savings accounts under health benefits program (see H.R. 3166), [5FE] ------enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] ------establish a program under which long-term care insurance can be obtained (see H.R. 4401), [5AU] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow option of obtaining coverage for self and children only (see H.R. 4499), [6AU] ------application of cost accounting standards (see H.R. 4840), [14OC] Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] ------improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 4080), [18JN] Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] Foreign countries: require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] FTC: regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement advertisements (see H.R. 4581), [16SE] Genetics: limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3118), [28JA] Hazardous substances: increase funding for poison control centers and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access (see H.R. 3862), [13MY] [[Page 3072]] Health care facilities: allow medical treatment of emergency cases near the emergency room entrance (see H.R. 3937), [21MY] ------assure availability of a non-emergency department physician in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3111), [27JA] ------establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] ------require nursing facilities filing for relief to provide written notice of such filing to appropriate State agencies (see H.R. 4843), [15OC] Health care professionals: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] ------establish liability for individuals practicing medicine without a license in connection with a group health plan (see H.R. 4225), [15JY] ------prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care workers who report unsafe conditions and practices (see H.R. 3342), [5MR] ------require military physicians to possess unrestricted licenses and to complete continuing medical education requirements (see H.R. 3775), [30AP] ------training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 4543), [10SE] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 4088), [18JN] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding (see H. Res. 399), [26MR] Information services: establish a national registry of information on traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries (see H.R. 4800), [10OC] Insects: develop and implement integrated cockroach management programs in urban communities to reduce health risks to residents, especially children, suffering from asthma and asthma-related illnesses (see H.R. 3897), [19MY] Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] ------allow group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to charge higher premiums to smokers (see H.R. 4600), [18SE] ------assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] ------assure prompt payment of participating providers under health plans (see H.R. 4413), [5AU] ------coverage of long-term care services (see H. Con. Res. 210), [5FE] ------coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4559), [14SE] ------establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4093), [19JN] (see H.R. 4222), [15JY] ------extend COBRA continuation health coverage for surviving spouses (see H.R. 4835), [14OC] ------limit increase in health insurance company premiums to certain buyers of coverage in individual markets (see H.R. 3538), [24MR] ------make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (see H.R. 4418), [6AU] ------permit exception from guaranteed issue requirement for certain coverage to be applied separately to parts of the small group market based upon employer size (see H.R. 4008), [5JN] ------prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] ------provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 3568), [26MR] ------require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage of annual mammograms and prostate cancer screening tests (see H.R. 4333), [24JY] ------require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a conversion option if the plan is terminated (see H.R. 4709), [6OC] ------require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 4737), [8OC] ------require health insurance plans to provide external appeals in cases of adverse determinations involving experimental treatments, significant costs, or serious medical conditions (see H.R. 3469), [17MR] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] ------allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] ------coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services for certain women screened under federally funded programs (see H.R. 3779), [30AP] ------deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] ------exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 3281), [26FE] ------extend the higher Federal medical assistance payment percentage for Indian Health Service facilities to urban Indian health programs (see H.R. 4480), [6AU] ------permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 3640), [1AP] ------prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing facilities (see H.R. 4046), [11JN] Medicare: adhere to the statutory deadlines for implementation of the prospective payment system for home health services (see H. Res. 585), [8OC] ------allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H. Con. Res. 321), [5AU] ------allow certain military retirees and their dependents a special enrollment period to qualify for TRICARE demonstration sites (see H.R. 4160), [25JN] ------clarify non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws relative to Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4648), [26SE] ------clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services (see H.R. 3259), [25FE] ------combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3471), [17MR] ------comprehensive financing for graduate medical education (see H.R. 4739), [8OC] ------continuous open enrollment of individuals in Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4653), [28SE] ------coverage of adult day care services (see H.R. 4403), [5AU] ------coverage of outpatient prescription drugs and home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 4753), [8OC] ------delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture services under home health services (see H.R. 3137), [3FE] ------delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3108), [27JA] (see H.R. 3162), [4FE] (see H.R. 3205), [12FE] (see H.R. 3567), [26MR] (see H.R. 4339), [27JY] ------delay reduction and make revisions to the per beneficiary and per visit payment limit (see H.R. 4727), [7OC] (see H.R. 4727), [10OC] ------documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims for office visits and for other evaluation and management services (see H. Con. Res. 264), [28AP] ------election of Medicare+Choice organizations to exclude payment for abortion services (see H.R. 4228), [15JY] ------eliminate budget neutrality adjustment factor used in calculating blended capitation rate for Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4492), [6AU] ------enhance and expand special enrollment periods for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 3863), [13MY] ------enroll eligible low-income beneficiaries in certain cost- sharing assistance programs (see H.R. 4836), [14OC] ------ensure access to comparable prescription drug coverage in Medigap policies relative to termination of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4862), [20OC] ------ensure access to mental health services (see H.R. 3988), [3JN] ------ensure access to obstetrician-gynecologist services and assure continuity of care (see H.R. 3997), [4JN] ------ensure proper payment of approved nursing and paramedical education programs (see H.R. 4736), [8OC] ------establish a demonstration project to increase awareness of the availability of costsharing assistance to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4662), [1OC] ------establish a prospective payment system for psychiatric hospital services (see H.R. 3780), [30AP] ------establish a standard of efficiency in home health services and reward agencies who meet or exceed the standard (see H.R. 3651), [1AP] ------establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4674), [1OC] ------exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (see H.R. 3570), [26MR] ------exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3284), [26FE] ------extend health care coverage (see H.R. 4177), [25JN] ------extend the contracts of certain managed care organizations (see H.R. 4720), [7OC] ------graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 4219), [15JY] ------graduate medical education reimbursement for certain osteopathy training programs whose operation is assumed by another hospital (see H.R. 3914), [20MY] ------implement a budget-neutral payment system for outpatient rehabilitation services (see H.R. 4534), [9SE] ------improve access to benefits for certain individuals and provide financial assistance to individuals who are too poor to afford premiums (see H.R. 4799), [10OC] ------improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3470), [17MR] ------increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests (see H.R. 4092), [19JN] ------limit payments for drugs or biological products (see H.R. 3139), [3FE] ------payment for insulin pumps (see H.R. 3814), [7MY] ------payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 3855), [13MY] ------payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education programs in critical need specialty areas (see H.R. 3940), [21MY] ------permit the replacement of health insurance policies for certain disabled beneficiaries even if the replacement policies duplicate Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4710), [6OC] ------preserve access to home health services for the sickest and most frail, continue participation by cost-effective providers, and reduce fraud and abuse (see H.R. 4495), [6AU] [[Page 3073]] ------prohibit use of cold-call marketing of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4214), [14JY] ------promote use of universal product numbers on claims forms used for reimbursement (see H.R. 3255), [24FE] ------provide flexibility in contracting for claims processing (see H.R. 4186), [25JN] ------provide for independent case managers for home health services (see H.R. 4591), [17SE] ------provide that funds received from a tobacco industry settlement shall be used for part A (see H.R. 3172), [5FE] ------reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4726), [7OC] ------reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 4627), [25SE] (see H.R. 4646), [26SE] (see H.R. 4794), [10OC] ------reform payment system for certain long-term care hospitals (see H.R. 4533), [9SE] ------reform payment system for home health services (see H.R. 4370), [31JY] (see H.R. 4404), [5AU] ------reimbursement for nurse-midwife services and free-standing birth centers (see H.R. 4872), [20OC] ------reimbursement of routine patient care costs for individuals participating in approved clinical trials (see H.R. 3283), [26FE] ------repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services (see H.R. 3835), [12MY] ------require advanced notice to managed care plan enrollees of hospital termination under such plans (see H.R. 4748), [8OC] ------require disclosure of certain information about benefit management for prescription drugs by Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4187), [25JN] ------require HMO's to disclose information to enrollees on physicians, finances, and compensation of executives of the organization (see H.R. 3239), [12FE] ------require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 4680), [2OC] ------requirements relative to anesthesia services (see H.R. 3629), [1AP] ------respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of services (see H.R. 4075), [17JN] ------restore full incentive payment percentages for prospective payment system-exempt rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 4855), [19OC] ------restore the non-applicability of private contracts for the provision of benefits (see H.R. 3126), [28JA] ------restrictions on changes in benefits under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 3128), [28JA] ------revise certain payment limits for health services (see H.R. 4567), [15SE] ------revise interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 4252), [16JY] ------waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4771), [9OC] Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4464), [6AU] Medicare/Medicaid: pilot program for the use of optical memory cards (see H.R. 4317), [23JY] ------require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Mental health: establish a task force or working group to recognize the seriousness of problems associated with mental illness (see H. Res. 587), [8OC] (see H. Res. 596), [13OC] National Cancer Institute: increase funding for ovarian cancer public information and education programs (see H.R. 4200), [14JY] National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] National Child Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 357), [11FE] National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), [7MY] National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 335), [7OC] National Institute of Dental Research: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 289), [9JN] National objectives: policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3784), [30AP] National School Lunch Act: revise eligibility of private organizations under the child and adult care food program (see H.R. 3405), [5MR] National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 3778), [30AP] NIH: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 363), [12FE] ------establish Office of Autoimmune Diseases (see H.R. 4873), [20OC] ------expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism research activities (see H.R. 4203), [14JY] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] Nursing facilities: permit certain paid staff to provide feeding and hydration assistance to residents and ensure that individuals with a history of patient or resident abuse or criminal convictions are not employed (see H.R. 4686), [2OC] (see H.R. 4804), [10OC] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: nullify certain operational regulations (see H.R. 3767), [30AP] OSHA: recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data sheets (see H.R. 3481), [17MR] (see H.R. 3519), [19MR] (see H.R. 4037), [11JN] ------require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Pharmaceuticals: establish therapeutic equivalence requirements for generic drugs (see H.R. 4849), [16OC] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Prescription Drug Price Monitoring Commission: establish (see H.R. 3925), [21MY] President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (see H.J. Res. 107), [3FE] (see H. Res. 343), [28JA] ------prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (H.J. Res. 107), consideration (see H. Res. 345), [3FE] Privacy: repeal law creating unique health care identifiers for all citizens in order to create national medical history database (see H.R. 4281), [21JY] (see H.R. 4312), [22JY] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Public Health Service: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 4121), [23JN] ------extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3716), [23AP] Public Health Service Act: establish certain standards relative to health plans (see H.R. 4202), [14JY] Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: compensation for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills (see H.R. 3539), [24MR] Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture (see H.R. 4309), [22JY] Research: awareness and use of federally-supported research findings on the social and economic costs of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders (see H. Con. Res. 250), [25MR] ------continuation of Federal research and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way (see H.R. 4514), [6AU] ------increase support for basic and applied scientific research (see H. Con. Res. 243), [12MR] ------increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see H.R. 3660), [1AP] Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 3133), [28JA] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4084), [18JN] Ships and vessels: reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no longer in use (see H.R. 4156), [25JN] Social Security: determination of benefit amounts relative to provision of child care or care to a chronically ill dependent relative (see H.R. 4456), [6AU] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4076), [17JN] ------improve coverage of low-income children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 4767), [9OC] ------prohibit privatization (see H. Res. 483), [23JN] ------provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 3247), [24FE] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] ------repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 4457), [6AU] ------State requirements for financial recovery from an individuals estate relative to any medical assistance under a State health plan (see H.R. 4249), [16JY] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses, and provide for appropriate treatment of prisoners (see H.R. 3732), [23AP] Sports: encourage pro sports leagues and International Olympic Committee to set clear guidelines and penalties for illegal drug use (see H. Res. 481), [19JN] States: provide medical assistance to certain legal immigrant children and increase allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4323), [23JY] Tariff: anti-cancer drugs (see H.R. 3386, 3387), [5MR] ------HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 3328), [4MR] (see H.R. 3384, 3385, 3388, 3389, 3390, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394), [5MR] (see H.R. 3428), (see H.R. 3429), [10MR] (see H.R. 3477), [17MR] (see H.R. 4190, 4191), [25JN] Taxation: adjust for inflation income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] ------allow a refundable credit for certain Medicare premiums (see H.R. 4465), [6AU] ------allow credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 4167), [25JN] ------allow deduction for health insurance costs for individuals who are not eligible to participate in employer subsidized health plans (see H.R. 3475), [17MR] ------allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage (see H.R. 4472), [6AU] ------deduction for health insurance premiums (see H.R. 3628), [1AP] ------designation of overpayments for use in biomedical research conducted through NIH (see H.R. 3563), [26MR] ------establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing research expenses relative to academic medical centers and other qualified hospital research organizations (see H.R. 3815), [7MY] ------establish medical security accounts (see H.R. 4649), [26SE] [[Page 3074]] ------full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 4642), [25SE] ------increase income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3447), [12MR] ------increase tax credit for medical research (see H.R. 4728), [7OC] ------lower exclusion percentage of deductions for medical care expenses (see H.R. 3449), [12MR] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for medical expenses of certain older relatives (see H.R. 3600), [30MR] (see H.R. 4349), [29JY] ------reduce the marriage penalty, encourage health coverage, allow certain credits against the alternative minimum tax, increase the Social Security earnings limitation, and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4542), [10SE] ------reduce the per dose tax on vaccines (see H.R. 3217), [12FE] ------reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] ------treatment of amounts received under State programs providing compensation for birth-related injuries (see H.R. 4139), [25JN] ------treatment of dependent care expenses (see H.R. 3135), [28JA] (see H.R. 3176), [11FE] ------treatment of employers who maintain a self-insured health plan for their employees (see H.R. 4411), [5AU] ------treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses (see H.R. 4587), [16SE] ------treatment of expenses paid for attending conferences relative to a dependent child's chronic medical condition (see H.R. 4484), [6AU] ------treatment of individuals requiring home based custodial care (see H.R. 3308), [3MR] ------treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, (see H.R. 3103), [27JA] ------treatment of medical savings accounts and health insurance costs of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 3816), [7MY] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] ------impose restrictions on the sale of cigars (see H.R. 4412), [5AU] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3474), [23MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] ------limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3298), [26FE] ------reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 3868), [14MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] ------specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] ------strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 3655), [1AP] ------waive certain sanctions against States that penalize minors' drivers licenses for purchasing or possessing tobacco products (see H.R. 4159), [25JN] Veterans: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4368), [31JY] ------extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3571), [27MR] (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] ------extend priority health care to those who received nasopharyngeal radium irradiation treatments while in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4367), [31JY] ------improve access to health care services for certain Medicare- eligible veterans (see H.R. 3828), [12MY] ------payment of certain group life insurance benefits to terminally ill individuals (see H.R. 3993), [4JN] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 3434), [11MR] ------presumption of service connection for hepatitis C in certain veterans (see H.R. 4751), [8OC] ------provide the same level of health care for Filipino World War II veterans living in the Philippines as those living in the U.S. (see H.R. 4168), [25JN] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (see H.R. 3874), [14MY] Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal property under certain conditions (see H.R. 4628), [25SE] ------promote research and disseminate information on the health effects of silicone breast implants (see H.R. 4028), [10JN] ------revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 4382), [3AU] ------support breastfeeding of newborns and encourage employers to establish workplace lactation programs (see H.R. 3531), [24MR] Conference reports WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Messages National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [3MR] Motions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, [23JY] Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (H.R. 3546), [29AP] Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), [15JY] Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), [29AP] Insurance: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Reports filed Aviation Medical Assistance Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 105-456), [23MR] Biomaterials Access Assurance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [22MY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105- 549), [22MY] Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105- 493), [23AP] Bone Marrow Donation and Transplantation Program: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 105-538), [18MY] Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105- 498), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712), [14SE] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Consideration of H.R. 4550, Drug Demand Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 105-721), [15SE] Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] Dept. of HHS Additional Exceptions to the Imposition of Civil Money Penalties in Cases of Payments to Beneficiaries: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. 105- 772), [5OC] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorization: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 105-490), [22AP] Drug-Free Workplace Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] Federal Employee Leave Time Relative to Services as an Organ Donor: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2943) (H. Rept. 105-752), [28SE] Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), [6AU] Mammography Quality Standards Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 105-713), [14SE] Medicare Home Health Care Interim Payment System Refinement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 105- 773), [5OC] Medicare Home Health Services--No Surety in Fight Against Fraud and Waste: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-821), [15OC] Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Membership Expansion: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 105- 774), [5OC] Medicinal Use of Marijuana: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 105-451), [18MR] National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] Native American Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1833) (H. Rept. 105-765), [2OC] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Payments to Individuals With Blood-Clotting Disorders Who Contracted HIV Due to Contaminated Blood Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [7MY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [25MR] Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] [[Page 3075]] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' Breast Cancer Survivors Event: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-438), [12MR] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-786), [6OC] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Bills and resolutions Abortion: protection of reproductive health services clinics (see H. Res. 358), [11FE] Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4602), [18SE] Children and youth: parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] Congress: importance of enacting patient protection legislation (see H. Con. Res. 293), [22JN] Courts: rules for payment of damage awards for future losses in certain health care liability actions (see H.R. 4791), [10OC] Crime: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3603), [31MR] ------improve access of veterans to emergency medical care in non- Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facilities (see H.R. 4758), [9OC] ------reimburse veterans enrolled in the veterans health care system for the cost of emergency care or services received in non-Dept. facilities (see H.R. 3702), [22AP] ------require notification and allow local law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes and search for missing patients at VA medical facilities (see H.R. 4609), [23SE] Drugs: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 3184), [11FE] ------support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] ------use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.J. Res. 117), [30AP] FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] Hazardous substances: increase funding for poison control centers and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access (see H.R. 3862), [13MY] Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 4277), [20JY] ------limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 3535), [24MR] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] ------revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 4382), [3AU] Health care professionals: allow medical treatment of emergency cases near the emergency room entrance (see H.R. 3937), [21MY] ------assure availability of a non-emergency department physician in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3111), [27JA] ------ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] Insurance: assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] ------establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4093), [19JN] (see H.R. 4222), [15JY] ------limit increase in health insurance company premiums to certain buyers of coverage in individual markets (see H.R. 3538), [24MR] Malcom Randall Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, FL: designate (see H.R. 3336), [4MR] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] ------deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] ------extend the higher Federal medical assistance payment percentage for Indian Health Service facilities to urban Indian health programs (see H.R. 4480), [6AU] ------prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing facilities (see H.R. 4046), [11JN] Medicare: adhere to the statutory deadlines for implementation of the prospective payment system for home health services (see H. Res. 585), [8OC] ------allow certain military retirees and their dependents a special enrollment period to qualify for TRICARE demonstration sites (see H.R. 4160), [25JN] ------coverage of adult day care services (see H.R. 4403), [5AU] ------delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3108), [27JA] (see H.R. 3162), [4FE] (see H.R. 3205), [12FE] (see H.R. 3567), [26MR] (see H.R. 4339), [27JY] ------delay reduction and make revisions to the per beneficiary and per visit payment limit (see H.R. 4727), [7OC] (see H.R. 4727), [10OC] ------election of Medicare+Choice organizations to exclude payment for abortion services (see H.R. 4228), [15JY] ------ensure access to mental health services (see H.R. 3988), [3JN] ------ensure access to obstetrician-gynecologist services and assure continuity of care (see H.R. 3997), [4JN] ------establish a prospective payment system for psychiatric hospital services (see H.R. 3780), [30AP] ------establish a standard of efficiency in home health services and reward agencies who meet or exceed the standard (see H.R. 3651), [1AP] ------establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4674), [1OC] ------exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (see H.R. 3570), [26MR] ------graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 4219), [15JY] ------graduate medical education reimbursement for certain osteopathy training programs whose operation is assumed by another hospital (see H.R. 3914), [20MY] ------implement a budget-neutral payment system for outpatient rehabilitation services (see H.R. 4534), [9SE] ------limit payments for drugs or biological products (see H.R. 3139), [3FE] ------payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 3855), [13MY] ------payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education programs in critical need specialty areas (see H.R. 3940), [21MY] ------reform payment system for certain long-term care hospitals (see H.R. 4533), [9SE] ------reform payment system for home health services (see H.R. 4370), [31JY] (see H.R. 4404), [5AU] ------repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services (see H.R. 3835), [12MY] ------require advanced notice to managed care plan enrollees of hospital termination under such plans (see H.R. 4748), [8OC] ------require HMO's to disclose information to enrollees on physicians, finances, and compensation of executives of the organization (see H.R. 3239), [12FE] ------require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 4680), [2OC] ------requirements relative to anesthesia services (see H.R. 3629), [1AP] ------respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of services (see H.R. 4075), [17JN] ------restore full incentive payment percentages for prospective payment system-exempt rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 4855), [19OC] ------revise certain payment limits for health services (see H.R. 4567), [15SE] ------revise interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 4252), [16JY] Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Mental health: establish a task force or working group to recognize the seriousness of problems associated with mental illness (see H. Res. 587), [8OC] (see H. Res. 596), [13OC] National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), [7MY] NIH: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 363), [12FE] Nursing facilities: permit certain paid staff to provide feeding and hydration assistance to residents and ensure that individuals with a history of patient or resident abuse or criminal convictions are not employed (see H.R. 4686), [2OC] (see H.R. 4804), [10OC] Nursing homes: require nursing facilities filing for relief to provide written notice of such filing to appropriate State agencies (see H.R. 4843), [15OC] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3716), [23AP] Public Health Service Act: establish certain standards relative to health plans (see H.R. 4202), [14JY] Social Security: provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 3247), [24FE] Taxation: allow credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 4167), [25JN] ------designation of overpayments for use in biomedical research conducted through NIH (see H.R. 3563), [26MR] ------disclose to employees the employer's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3777), [30AP] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] ------establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing research expenses relative to academic [[Page 3076]] medical centers and other qualified hospital research organizations (see H.R. 3815), [7MY] Telephones: reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications services to schools, libraries, and certain health care facilities (see H.R. 4324), [23JY] Veterans: improve access to health care services for certain Medicare-eligible veterans (see H.R. 3828), [12MY] Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] Motions Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorization: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 105-490), [22AP] Mammography Quality Standards Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 105-713), [14SE] Medicare Home Health Care Interim Payment System Refinement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 105- 773), [5OC] Medicinal Use of Marijuana: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 105-451), [18MR] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS related term(s) Public Health Service Bills and resolutions Congress: importance of enacting patient protection legislation (see H. Con. Res. 293), [22JN] Courts: establish liability for individuals practicing medicine without a license in connection with a group health plan (see H.R. 4225), [15JY] ------rules for payment of damage awards for future losses in certain health care liability actions (see H.R. 4791), [10OC] Crime: training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (see H.R. 4006), [5JN] ------clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R. 4006), consideration (see H. Res. 535), [14SE] Dept. of Defense: require military physicians to possess unrestricted licenses and to complete continuing medical education requirements (see H.R. 3775), [30AP] Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.J. Res. 123), [17JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a chiropractic services division (see H.R. 4421), [6AU] Drugs: permit physicians to prescribe non-formulary drugs when medically indicated (see H.R. 4419), [6AU] ------restrict disclosure of prescription information by pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and other pharmacy employees (see H.R. 3756), [29AP] Employment: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] ------limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3958), [22MY] Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 4277), [20JY] ------establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of breast cancer (see H. Res. 565), [1OC] ------limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 3535), [24MR] ------permit the approval and administration of certain drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3938), [21MY] ------prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care workers who report unsafe conditions and practices (see H.R. 3342), [5MR] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] ------revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 4382), [3AU] Health care facilities: allow medical treatment of emergency cases near the emergency room entrance (see H.R. 3937), [21MY] ------assure availability of a non-emergency department physician in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3111), [27JA] ------establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] ------require nursing facilities filing for relief to provide written notice of such filing to appropriate State agencies (see H.R. 4843), [15OC] Insurance: assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] ------establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4093), [19JN] (see H.R. 4222), [15JY] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] Medicare: adhere to the statutory deadlines for implementation of the prospective payment system for home health services (see H. Res. 585), [8OC] ------combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3471), [17MR] ------comprehensive financing for graduate medical education (see H.R. 4739), [8OC] ------delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3108), [27JA] (see H.R. 3162), [4FE] (see H.R. 3205), [12FE] (see H.R. 3567), [26MR] (see H.R. 4339), [27JY] ------delay reduction and make revisions to the per beneficiary and per visit payment limit (see H.R. 4727), [7OC] (see H.R. 4727), [10OC] ------documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims for office visits and for other evaluation and management services (see H. Con. Res. 264), [28AP] ------ensure proper payment of approved nursing and paramedical education programs (see H.R. 4736), [8OC] ------establish a standard of efficiency in home health services and reward agencies who meet or exceed the standard (see H.R. 3651), [1AP] ------establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4674), [1OC] ------exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3284), [26FE] ------graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 4219), [15JY] ------graduate medical education reimbursement for certain osteopathy training programs whose operation is assumed by another hospital (see H.R. 3914), [20MY] ------implement a budget-neutral payment system for outpatient rehabilitation services (see H.R. 4534), [9SE] ------payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 3855), [13MY] ------payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education programs in critical need specialty areas (see H.R. 3940), [21MY] ------preserve access to home health services for the sickest and most frail, continue participation by cost-effective providers, and reduce fraud and abuse (see H.R. 4495), [6AU] ------promote use of universal product numbers on claims forms used for reimbursement (see H.R. 3255), [24FE] ------provide for independent case managers for home health services (see H.R. 4591), [17SE] ------reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4726), [7OC] ------reform payment system for home health services (see H.R. 4370), [31JY] (see H.R. 4404), [5AU] ------reimbursement for nurse-midwife services and free-standing birth centers (see H.R. 4872), [20OC] ------repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services (see H.R. 3835), [12MY] ------require HMO's to disclose information to enrollees on physicians, finances, and compensation of executives of the organization (see H.R. 3239), [12FE] ------requirements relative to anesthesia services (see H.R. 3629), [1AP] ------respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of services (see H.R. 4075), [17JN] ------revise interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 4252), [16JY] Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Mental health: establish a task force or working group to recognize the seriousness of problems associated with mental illness (see H. Res. 587), [8OC] (see H. Res. 596), [13OC] Nursing facilities: permit certain paid staff to provide feeding and hydration assistance to residents and ensure that individuals with a history of patient or resident abuse or criminal convictions are not employed (see H.R. 4686), [2OC] (see H.R. 4804), [10OC] OSHA: require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Public Health Service Act: establish certain standards relative to health plans (see H.R. 4202), [14JY] Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see H.R. 4090), [19JN] Social Security: provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 3247), [24FE] Taxation: allow physicians and dentists to use the cash basis of accounting for income tax purposes (see H.R. 4132), [24JN] ------treatment of individuals requiring home based custodial care (see H.R. 3308), [3MR] Motions Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712), [14SE] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), [6AU] Mammography Quality Standards Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 105-713), [14SE] Medicare Home Health Services--No Surety in Fight Against Fraud and Waste: Committee on Govern [[Page 3077]] ment Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-821), [15OC] National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 105-667), [31JY] HEALTH CLINICS see Health Care Facilities HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Privacy: repeal law creating unique health care identifiers for all citizens in order to create national medical history database (see H.R. 4281), [21JY] (see H.R. 4312), [22JY] HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA NURSING RELIEF ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] HEFLEY, JOEL (a Representative from Colorado) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Aviation: public charter operations at certain reliever airports (see H.R. 3380), [5MR] Dept. of Defense: authorizing certain construction at military installations (see H.R. 3695), [21AP] Medicare: waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4771), [9OC] Mining and mineral resources: ratification of payments made under preexisting onshore and offshore royalty-in-kind programs (see H.R. 3962), [22MY] World War II: Berlin Airlift anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 230), [26FE] HEFNER, W.G. (BILL) (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Tariff: unwrought titanium (see H.R. 4130), [24JN] HELENA, MT Bills and resolutions Bureau of Reclamation: conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 3963), [22MY] Dept. of the Interior: establish terms and conditions for conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 4469), [6AU] HENLEY, J. SMITH Bills and resolutions Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building, (see H.R. 4338), [27JY] HERGER, WALLY (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior: implement agreement conveying title for the Clear Creek Distribution System to the Clear Creek Community Services District (see H.R. 3706), [22AP] Foreign Trade Zones Board: expand a certain foreign trade zone to include an area of the municipal airport of Chico, CA (see H.R. 3350), [5MR] Social Security: provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits (see H.R. 4172), [25JN] Taxation: application of the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources to electricity produced from biomass facilities (see H.R. 4407), [5AU] ------cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 3945), [22MY] HEROISM Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: prohibit awarding of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital crime (see H.R. 3970), [22MY] Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (see H. Con. Res. 311), [27JY] ------use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 310), [27JY] Clay, Lucius D.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 346), [3FE] Education: conduct ceremonies and other activities in public schools relative to the sacrifice and commitment of veterans (see H. Con. Res. 333), [2OC] Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327), [18SE] Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building, Oxon Hill, MD: designate (see H.R. 4516), [6AU] Law enforcement officers: tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service (see H. Res. 422), [7MY] Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 317), [4AU] Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see H.R. 4090), [19JN] Theissen, Chester G.: waive time limitations specified by law in order to award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3245), [12FE] U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H.R. 4354), [30JY] Veterans: provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March (see H.R. 3818), [7MY] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to former South Vietnamese commandos for their heroism, sacrifice, and service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [30AP] ------tribute to members of the Armed Forces who were injured or lost their lives during the ``Tet Offensive'' (see H. Con. Res. 204), [27JA] ------tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] World War II: Berlin Airlift anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 230), [26FE] Reports filed Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 105-667), [31JY] HIGHER EDUCATION ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 6, reauthorization, [22JY] Bills and resolutions Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship: establish (see H.R. 3840), [12MY] Colleges and universities: improve international education at postsecondary institutions (see H.R. 3311), [3MR] ------prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] ------require distribution of information relative to harassment (see H.R. 3759), [29AP] Education: increase Pell Grant awards to certain students (see H.R. 3269), [25FE] ------support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see H.R. 3296), [26FE] Reauthorize (H.R. 6): consideration (see H. Res. 411), [28AP] Women: improve access to higher education opportunities (see H.R. 3293), [26FE] Conference reports Reauthorization (H.R. 6), [26SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 6, Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 411) (H. Rept. 105-499), [28AP] Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105- 750), [25SE] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 105-481), [21AP] HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ACT Bills and resolutions Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] ------require report by advisory committee on development and implementation (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] HIGHWAYS see Roads and Highways HILL, RICK (a Representative from Montana) Bills and resolutions introduced Agricultural Market Transition Act: extend the term of marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 3455), [12MR] Agriculture: relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] Bureau of Reclamation: conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 3963), [22MY] Chippewa Cree Tribe: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3658), [1AP] Dept. of the Interior: establish terms and conditions for conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 4469), [6AU] Fort Peck, MT: establish interpretive center and museum at Fort Peck Dam and protect significant fossil remains in the vicinity (see H.R. 4331), [24JY] Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (see H.R. 3696), [21AP] Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by foreign nationals in Federal election campaigns (see H.R. 4772), [9OC] Taxation: permanently extend income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 3594), [30MR] HILLEARY, VAN (a Representative from Tennessee) Bills and resolutions introduced Medicare: reform payment system for home health services (see H.R. 4404), [5AU] HILLIARD, EARL F. (a Representative from Alabama) Bills and resolutions introduced National Black Law Students Association: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 231), [3MR] HINCHEY, MAURICE D. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] FRS: reduction of Federal funds rate by Federal Open Market Committee (see H. Con. Res. 329), [23SE] Privacy: prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transfering, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (see H.R. 4470), [6AU] HISPANIC AMERICANS Bills and resolutions American GI Forum of the U.S. (nonprofit corporation): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3843), [12MY] HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND SITES Bills and resolutions Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site: revise boundary (see H.R. 3883), [14MY] Adams National Historical Park: establish in Massachusetts as the successor to the Adams National Historic Site (see H.R. 3703), [22AP] Automobile National Heritage Area: authorize (see H.R. 3910), [20MY] ------authorize (H.R. 3910), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 351), [15OC] Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] Colleges and universities: authorizing appropriations for preservation and restoration at historically black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3266), [25FE] Dept. of the Interior: acquisition of property for Chickamauga- Chattanooga National Military Park (see H.R. 4575), [15SE] [[Page 3078]] ------limit authority to impose entrance fees for the City Point Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield (see H.R. 3527), [19MR] Dept. of Transportation: conveyance of Mukilteo Light Station to Mukilteo, WA (see H.R. 4207), [14JY] Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4357), [30JY] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Archivist of the U.S. for construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 4829), [14OC] Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site: acquire certain lands for inclusion (see H.R. 3436), [11MR] George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries (see H.R. 3981), [3JN] Independence National Historical Park: authorize the Gateway Visitor Center (see H.R. 4109), [23JN] Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4206), [14JY] Keweenaw National Historical Park: amend laws relative to appointments to advisory commission (see H.R. 4351), [29JY] Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3781), [30AP] Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: designate (see H.R. 4671), [1OC] National historical parks: allow private ownership and use of certain secondary structures and surplus lands under certain conditions (see H.R. 4158), [25JN] National Lighthouse Center and Museum: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4623), [24SE] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4562), [14SE] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4341), [28JY] Thomas Cole National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3109), [27JA] Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4211), [14JY] Valley Forge National Historical Park: authorize addition of the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, PA (see H.R. 3746), [29AP] ------designate lands as the Valley Forge National Cemetery (see H.R. 4365), [31JY] Weir Farm National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land for the development of visitor and administrative facilities (see H.R. 3383), [5MR] Woodbridge, NJ: extend New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail (see H.R. 4527), [9SE] Reports filed Fort Davis National Historic Site Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3047) (H. Rept. 105-669), [3AU] Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1042) (H. Rept. 105-676), [5AU] Morristown National Historical Park Acquisition of Certain Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2776) (H. Rept. 105-694), [9SE] National Historic Preservation Fund Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1522) (H. Rept. 105-484), [21AP] National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Assistance Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2186) (H. Rept. 105-459), [24MR] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 105-695), [9SE] HISTORY Appointments Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., [23SE], [14OC] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [21AP] Bills and resolutions Archeology: preserve the integrity of the Kennewick Man remains for scientific study (see H.R. 3575), [27MR] Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] Automobile National Heritage Area: authorize (see H.R. 3910), [20MY] ------authorize (H.R. 3910), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 351), [15OC] Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4573), [15SE] Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 206), [28JA] de Onate, Don Juan: issue postage stamp in commemoration of first permanent settlement of western U.S. by the Spanish explorer (see H. Con. Res. 240), [11MR] Dept. of the Interior: acquisition of property for Chickamauga- Chattanooga National Military Park (see H.R. 4575), [15SE] ------conduct study relative to designation of Rosie the Riveter Park as an affiliated site to the National Park Service (see H.R. 4483), [6AU] ------limit authority to impose entrance fees for the City Point Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield (see H.R. 3527), [19MR] ------study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] Education: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] El Camino Real de los Tejas: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 4724), [7OC] El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 3803), [6MY] Eliach, Yaffa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4613), [23SE] Ericson, Leif: grant honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 122), [16JN] ------mint coins in conjunction with Iceland in commemoration of the millennium of the discovery of the New World (see H.R. 4624), [24SE] George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries (see H.R. 3981), [3JN] Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self- determination (see H. Res. 494), [24JN] Historic buildings and sites: allow private ownership and use of certain secondary structures and surplus lands in national historical parks under certain conditions (see H.R. 4158), [25JN] ------authorizing appropriations for preservation and restoration at historically black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3266), [25FE] Independence National Historical Park: authorize the Gateway Visitor Center (see H.R. 4109), [23JN] Insurance: prohibit foreign insurance companies from doing business in the U.S. unless they disclose any financial dealings they had with individuals who survived or died in the Holocaust (see H.R. 3143), [3FE] Jefferson National Expansion Memorial: install plaque at entrance to Old Court House commemorating the Dred Scott decision (see H.R. 4163), [25JN] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: prevent expenditure of Federal funds to investigate circumstances relating to death (see H.R. 4524), [9SE] Korczak, Boris: recognize and compensate for intelligence gathering services rendered during the cold war (see H.R. 3136), [28JA] Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3781), [30AP] Lake County, MN: Coast Guard conveyance of certain property to the Lake County Historical Society (see H.R. 4098), [19JN] Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station, Thomasville, GA: designate (see H.R. 4661), [1OC] Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] National Lighthouse Center and Museum: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4623), [24SE] National Museum of Women's History Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 4722), [7OC] Native Americans: mint coins in commemoration of history and culture (see H.R. 4448), [6AU] Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (see H. Res. 389), [18MR] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4562), [14SE] Pearl Harbor Day: treat December 7 in the same manner as Veterans Day for all purposes relative to Federal employment (see H.R. 4815), [12OC] Philippines: commemorate independence anniversary and U.S. relations (see H. Res. 404), [31MR] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3662), [1AP] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4341), [28JY] Scott, Hunter: tribute (see H. Res. 590), [9OC] Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican citizens (H.R. 2538), consideration (see H. Res. 522), [9SE] Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4211), [14JY] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 295), [24JN] Valley Forge National Historical Park: authorize addition of the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, PA (see H.R. 3746), [29AP] Veterans: provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March (see H.R. 3818), [7MY] Virgin Islands: commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S. Independence Day (see H. Res. 487), [23JN] (see H. Res. 495), [25JN] Washington, George: anniversary of death (see H. Con. Res. 209), [5FE] Wisconsin: commemorate sesquicentennial of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 223), [24FE] Women's Progress Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 4398), [4AU] World War II: Berlin Airlift anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 230), [26FE] ------commend veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge (see H.J. Res. 132), [8OC] ------encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and restitution of individual and communal property (see H. Res. 557), [28SE] ------recovery of insurance issued for victims of the Holocaust (see H.R. 3121), [28JA] (see H.R. 4826), [13OC] Motions Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (H.R. 3662), [9JN] Reports filed Commitment to Guam To Increase Self-Government Consistent With Self-Determination: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Res. 494) (H. Rept. 105-751), [28SE] [[Page 3079]] Consideration of H.R. 2538, Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 105- 699), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2538) (H. Rept. 105-594), [23JN] Morristown National Historical Park Acquisition of Certain Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2776) (H. Rept. 105-694), [9SE] National Historic Preservation Fund Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1522) (H. Rept. 105-484), [21AP] National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1635) (H. Rept. 105-559), [3JN] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] HOBSON, DAVID L. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Health care professionals: require military physicians to possess unrestricted licenses and to complete continuing medical education requirements (see H.R. 3775), [30AP] Jamestown, OH: conveyance of Army Reserve Center to the Greeneview Local School District (see H.R. 3521), [19MR] HOEKSTRA, PETER (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced Government: identify executive agencies regulations which conflict with other executive agencies regulations (see H.R. 4471), [6AU] Taxation: disclose to employees the employer's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3777), [30AP] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] HOLDEN, TIM (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced Tariff: niobium oxide (see H.R. 3123), [28JA] ------vanadium pentoxide (anhydride) (see H.R. 3124), [28JA] HOLIDAYS see Special Days and Holidays HOMELESS Bills and resolutions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct Stand Down events and establish a pilot program that will provide for an annual Stand Down event in each State (see H.R. 4362), [30JY] Reports filed Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Service (House) (H.R. 217) (H. Rept. 105-407), [27JA], [3MR] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 105-447), [17MR] HOMELESS HOUSING PROGRAMS CONSOLIDATION AND FLEXIBILITY ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Banking and Financial Service (House) (H.R. 217) (H. Rept. 105-407), [27JA], [3MR] HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] HOMEOWNERS PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Consumers: protections relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 4435), [6AU] HOMOSEXUALITY Bills and resolutions Boy Scouts: allow restrictions on hiring of homosexuals as scout masters (see H. Res. 474), [16JN] Diseases: implementation of national HIV surveillance system (see H. Res. 539), [15SE] Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation (see H.R. 4318), [23JY] Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 597), [14OC] HONDURAS, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Immigration: adjust status of certain nationals (see H.R. 3231), [12FE] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 3553), [25MR] HOOLEY, DARLENE (a Representative from Oregon) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Willow Lake Natural Treatment System Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3964), [22MY] Taxation: treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 3227), [12FE] HOPE CLIFFORD R. (a former Representative from Kansas) Bills and resolutions relative to Clifford R. Hope Post Office, Garden City, KS: designate (see H.R. 4774), [9OC] HORN, STEPHEN (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: prohibit unauthorized interstate or foreign transfer of counterfeit or authentic police badges (see H.R. 4282), [21JY] Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (see H.R. 4620), [24SE] Government: measure performance of Federal procurement system and enhance training of the acquisition workforce (see H.R. 4244), [16JY] ------reduce waste, fraud, and error by making improvements in Federal management and debt collection practices, payment systems, and benefit programs (see H.R. 4243), [16JY] (see H.R. 4857), [20OC] Postal Service: require any city completely surrounded by another city to have its own ZIP Code (see H.R. 4429), [6AU] HORTICULTURE Bills and resolutions Dept. of Agriculture: authority relative to plant protection and quarantine (see H.R. 3766), [30AP] HOSPITALS see Health Care Facilities HOSTETTLER, JOHN N. (a Representative from Indiana) Bills and resolutions introduced Religion: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3288), [26FE] HOUGHTON, AMO (a Representative from New York) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela (see H. Con. Res. 326), [14SE] Clinton, President: censure (see H.J. Res. 139), [17DE] Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper markets (see H. Con. Res. 233), [4MR] Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3156), [4FE] Tariff: mueslix cereals (see H.R. 3419), [10MR] ------wool fabrics (see H.R. 4358), [30JY] Taxation: extend research credit to expenses attributable to certain collaborative research consortia (see H.R. 3857), [13MY] ------extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 3125), [28JA] ------repeal limitation on the use of foreign tax credits under the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 4541), [10SE] ------treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 4173), [25JN] ------treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Appointments Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, [11FE] Census Monitoring Board, [11FE] Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, [11FE] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] George Washington's Birthday Ceremonies, [24FE] National Council on the Arts, [11FE] National Education Goals Panel, [24FE] National Health Museum Commission, [21AP] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [21AP] Bills and resolutions Adjournment: appoint committee to notify the President (see H. Res. 608), [20OC] Armey, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 386), [17MR] Biscayne National Park: designate visitor center as the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 3285), [26FE] Bono, Sonny: tribute (see H. Res. 338), [27JA] Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Clinton, President: censure (see H.J. Res. 139, 140), [17DE] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (see H. Res. 581), [7OC] ------House of Representatives' appointment and authorization of managers for impeachment trial (see H. Res. 614), [19DE] ------impeachment (see H. Res. 611), [17DE] ------printing of independent counsel report on investigation relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 351), [5FE] Committee on Commerce (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 515), [3AU] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 370), [26FE] (see H. Res. 434), [14MY] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 506), [20JY] ------question relating to privileges of the House (see H. Res. 599), [14OC] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] ------majority party appointments (see H. Res. 371), [26FE] [[Page 3080]] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 530), [11SE] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 463), [9JN] ------establish (H. Res. 463), consideration (see H. Res. 476), [17JN] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 354), [11FE] (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 342), [28JA] (see H. Res. 369), [25FE] (see H. Res. 400), [27MR] (see H. Res. 412), [29AP] (see H. Res. 492), [24JN] (see H. Res. 540), [16SE] ------require approval of any payments from the reserve fund designated for certain committee expenses (see H. Res. 387), [17MR] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 201), [27JA] (see H. Con. Res. 257), [1AP] (see H. Con. Res. 297), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 353), [20OC] ------adjournment (H. Con. Res. 297), consideration (see H. Res. 491), [24JN] ------notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 335), [27JA] ------prohibit inclusion of legislative provisions and nonemergency spending in emergency appropriations legislation (see H.R. 3576), [27MR] ------set date for convening of 106th Congress (see H.J. Res. 138), [20OC] ------voting requirement for committees to seek immunity for witnesses (see H.R. 3854), [13MY] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (see H.J. Res. 131), [7OC] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (H.J. Res. 131), consideration (see H. Res. 580), [7OC] Congressional Budget Act: application of points of order to unreported measures in the House of Representatives (see H.R. 4343), [29JY] Conservation of energy: development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the Congress (see H. Con. Res. 280), [21MY] Daily meeting: fixing the hour (see H. Res. 337), [27JA] Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (see H.R. 4757), [9OC] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: designate (see H.R. 3453), [12MR] District of Columbia: provide for full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 4208), [14JY] ------provide the Delegate to Congress with a vote relative to impeachment process (see H. Res. 613), [18DE] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (see H.J. Res. 119), [14MY] ------constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] Elrod, Jack: tribute (see H. Res. 437), [14MY] Families and domestic relations: permit payments to reimburse Members, officers, and employees for qualified adoption expenses (see H. Res. 593), [10OC] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] ------require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 4085), [18JN] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 352), [5FE] (see H. Res. 414), [29AP] (see H. Res. 445), [21MY] (see H. Res. 544), [17SE] (see H. Res. 558), [28SE] (see H. Res. 575), [5OC] (see H. Res. 589), [9OC] ------consideration of certain resolutions in preparation for sine die adjournment (see H. Res. 594), [13OC] ------provide a vote in the Committee of the Whole to the Delegate from the District of Columbia (see H. Res. 464), [9JN] ------provide that certain bills to eliminate waste and provide reform of the executive branch are privileged (see H. Res. 600), [14OC] ------require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] ------require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 456), [4JN] (see H. Res. 503), [16JY] ------require legislation which amends a law to show changes in the law (see H. Res. 529), [10SE] ------require travel reports to include information on funding sources (see H. Res. 424), [7MY] Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 3502), [18MR] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 4112), [23JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration (see H. Res. 489), [24JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 550), [23SE] Members of Congress: limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] ------require that excess amounts from official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] Northern Mariana Islands: provide for a nonvoting delegate to the House of Representatives (see H.R. 4510), [6AU] 106th Congress: print revised edition of the House Rules and Manual (see H. Res. 607), [20OC] ------set date for any organizational caucus or conference (see H. Res. 606), [20OC] Photography: permit official photographs to be taken while the House is in session (see H. Res. 577), [5OC] Political campaigns: ban acceptance of certain cash contributions in campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 4790), [10OC] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3516), (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] ------expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 3851), [13MY] ------partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates whose opponents exceed personal contribution limitations (see H.R. 3313), [3MR] ------prohibit political committees from reimbursing certain funds to candidates for elections to Federal office (see H.R. 3543), [24MR] ------public financing for candidates who voluntarily limit expenditures for general elections (see H.R. 3852), [13MY] ------require the deposit into a special account certain contributions and donations to be returned to donors (see H.R. 4786), [10OC] Public lands: require congressional approval before entering into certain agreements or arrangements (see H.R. 4122), [23JN] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: designate (see H.R. 3598), [30MR] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate (see H.R. 3295), [26FE] Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] Schiff, Steven: tribute (see H. Res. 395), [25MR] Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present (see H. Res. 336), [27JA] Starr, Kenneth W.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach independent counsel (see H. Res. 582), [7OC] ------impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 111), [26FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111), consideration (see H. Res. 407), [21AP] Conference reports Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 4112), [22SE] Discharge petitions signed Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3580), consideration (H. Res. 473), [25JN], [24JY], [3AU], [6AU], [15SE], [26SE] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (H. Res. 486), [24JY], [3AU] House Rules: amend relative to introduction of a bill about inclusion of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in President's Day observances (H. Res. 141), [3MR], [22MY], [5JN], [11JN], [19JN], [25JN], [17JY], [24JY] Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 306), [11JN], [19JN], [25JN], [17JY] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (H. Res. 259), [27MR], [1AP], [23AP], [30AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (H. Res. 467), [25JN], [17JY] Social Security: establish pilot program for personalized retirement security through personal retirement savings accounts (H.R. 3560), [2OC] Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (H.R. 836), [18SE] Motions Adjournment, [14MY], [22MY], [21JY], [28JY], [8OC], [18DE] Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Clinton, President: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), [8OC] ------impeachment (H. Res. 611), [19DE] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4112), [25JN], [15SE] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545), [23SE] Reports filed Activities During the 105th Congress: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 105-831), [18DE] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 105-832), [18DE] Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 105-415), [5FE] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 414) (H. Rept. 105-502), [29AP] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 105-547), [21MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 544) (H. Rept. 105-729), [17SE] [[Page 3081]] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 558) (H. Rept. 105-754), [28SE] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 575) (H. Rept. 105-778), [5OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 589) (H. Rept. 105-806), [9OC] Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) Special Authority Relative to Investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 105-658), [29JY] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105-582), [16JN] Consideration of Certain Resolutions in Preparation for Sine Die Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 594) (H. Rept. 105-818), [13OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 550) (H. Rept. 105-741), [23SE] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 297, Congressional Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 491) (H. Rept. 105-603), [24JN] Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] Consideration of H.J. Res. 131, Waive Enrollment Requirements for Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 580) (H. Rept. 105-791), [7OC] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 105-601), [24JN] Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3453) (H. Rept. 105-519), [7MY] Impeachment of President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 611) (H. Rept. 105-830), [17DE] Inquiry Into Whether Grounds Exist To Impeach President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 581) (H. Rept. 105-795), [7OC] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-734), [22SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-595), [23JN] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] Matter of Representative Kim: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 105-797), [8OC] Refusal of Attorney General Janet Reno To Produce Subpoenaed Documents: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-728), [17SE] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3598) (H. Rept. 105-655), [29JY] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3295) (H. Rept. 105-520), [7MY] HOUSING related term(s) Homeless Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions CERCLA: clarify liability for sale of certain facilities for residential use (see H.R. 4227), [15JY] Children's Development Commission: establish (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Community development: prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] Crime: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 4543), [10SE] ------provide an exemption for restrictions on the occupancy of group homes by persons convicted of certain crimes (see H.R. 4827), [13OC] ------provide for reviews of criminal records of applicants for participation in shared housing arrangements (see H.R. 3181), [11FE] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 4059), [16JN] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059), consideration (see H. Res. 477), [18JN] Dept. of HUD: ensure that tenant-based rental assistance programs are carried out in an efficient and fair manner (see H.R. 3545), [25MR] ------establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance business (see H.R. 4145), [25JN] ------grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 4838), [14OC] ------insure mortgages for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] ------modernize requirements and establish consensus process for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3634), [1AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] Drugs: prohibit individuals convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine from receiving public housing assistance (see H.R. 4551), [11SE] Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 3206), [12FE] FHA: require certain properties to be inspected and determined to comply with minimum property standards (see H.R. 3750), [29AP] Foreign Assistance Act: repeal the housing guaranty program (see H.R. 3352), [5MR] Foreign policy: support broad-based agricultural and rural development in sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 3636), [1AP] (see H.R. 4283), [21JY] Government: access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 208), [4FE] ------remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing (see H.R. 3435), [11MR] LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] Mortgages: establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making payments on mortgages insured under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 4745), [8OC] National Flood Insurance Program: improve pre-disaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 4832), [14OC] Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4482), [6AU] Public welfare programs: disregard payment of earned income tax credits in determining eligibility for the temporary assistance for needy families program, SSI, Medicaid, and public housing programs (see H.R. 4818), [12OC] Real estate: expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] ------provide rental assistance in a manner that preserves residential property values, protects residents, and enhances safety (see H.R. 4218), [15JY] Senior citizens: use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing conversions for elderly persons (see H.R. 3635), [1AP] States: use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 3241), [12FE] Taxation: allow interest deduction for contingent interest on a shared appreciation mortgage (see H.R. 4637), [25SE] ------allow vendor refunds of Federal excise taxes on kerosene used in unvented heaters for home heating purposes (see H.R. 4687), [2OC] ------depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 3500), [18MR] ------designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------modify rules for determining whether a corporation is a cooperative housing corporation (see H.R. 4397), [4AU] ------modify the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3290), [26FE] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------provide income tax credits for the purchase of a new energy efficient affordable home and for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes (see H.R. 4626), [24SE] ------treatment of certain contiguous farmlands relative to sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4643), [25SE] ------treatment of cooperative housing corporations and their shareholders (see H.R. 4386), [3AU] ------treatment of Native American housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3774), [30AP] ------treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] Veterans: increase the amount of assistance for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans (see H.R. 3619), [1AP] ------make permanent the eligibility of former members of the Selected Reserve for veterans housing loans (see H.R. 4016), [9JN] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 4059), [24JY] Messages National Institute of Building Sciences Report: President Clinton, [12MY] Reports filed Africa Seeds of Hope Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Consideration of H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, [[Page 3082]] and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 477) (H. Rept. 105-585), [18JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-647), [24JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-578), [16JN] Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Service (House) (H.R. 217) (H. Rept. 105-407), [27JA], [3MR] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 105-447), [17MR] HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Community development: prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] HOWE, MARYBELLE H. Bills and resolutions Marybelle H. Howe Post Office, Charleston, SC: designate (see H.R. 4041), [11JN] HOYER, STENY H. (a Representative from Maryland) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] George Washington's Birthday Ceremonies, [24FE] Bills and resolutions introduced Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 255), [30MR] Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327), [18SE] Federal employees: modify the conditions that must be met before certain alternative pay authorities may be exercised by the President (see H.R. 3251), [24FE] House of Representatives: require approval of any payments from the reserve fund designated for certain committee expenses (see H. Res. 387), [17MR] HUBBELL, WEBSTER Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] HULSHOF, KENNY C. (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [6MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 3659), [1AP] ------partial exclusion from gross income for dividends and interest received by individuals (see H.R. 3215), [12FE] ------repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] HUMAN RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Civil Rights; Genocide Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based government (see H. Con. Res. 336), [8OC] ------establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad- based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Algeria: human rights violations (see H. Res. 347), [3FE] (see H. Res. 374), [2MR] Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation status (see H. Con. Res. 237), [5MR] Botswana: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 373), [26FE] Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela (see H. Con. Res. 326), [14SE] China, People's Republic of: encourage formation and protection of the Chinese Democracy Party (see H. Res. 570), [2OC] ------most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 121), [4JN] Clinton, President: reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 285), [3JN] ------reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con. Res. 285), consideration (see H. Res. 454), [3JN] Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish support program for victims of torture (see H.R. 3161), [4FE] ------implementation (see H.R. 4308), [22JY] Crime: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 239), [10MR] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Ecuador: human rights and due process violations (see H. Res. 353), [5FE] El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [3AU] Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 4450), [6AU] Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries (see H.R. 4545), [10SE] Foreign policy: support developmental alternatives for child labor (see H.R. 4506), [6AU] Global March Against Child Labor: support (see H. Res. 444), [21MY] Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Cambodia (see H. Res. 533), [11SE] Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas (see H.R. 3410), [10MR] Indonesia: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 281), [22MY] ------prohibit transfer of military equipment, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] ------support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Con. Res. 258), [1AP] International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 283), [22MY] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] ------NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] ------presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see H. Con. Res. 347), [9OC] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see H. Con. Res. 222), [12FE] Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance (see H.R. 3890), [19MY] Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 245), [17MR] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Paraga, Dobroslav: support efforts to bring about increased respect for democratic and human rights in Croatia (see H. Res. 375), [2MR] Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture (see H.R. 4309), [22JY] Sierra Leone: human rights violations (see H. Res. 559), [28SE] Somalia: economic, (see H. Con. Res. 339), [8OC] Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human rights in the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 364), [12FE] Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 309), [24JY] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 295), [24JN] Messages Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, [3JN] National Endowment for Democracy Report: President Clinton, [23MR] Reports filed Consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, Reconsider Decision by President Clinton To Be Formally Received in Tiananmen Square During Visit to the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 105-564), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 105-638), [20JY] Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid HUN SEN (Prime Minister, Cambodia) Bills and resolutions Human rights: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Cambodia (see H. Res. 533), [11SE] HUNA TOTEM CORP. Reports filed Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance in Alaska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] [[Page 3083]] HUNGARY, REPUBLIC OF Messages Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] HUNGER related term(s) Famines Bills and resolutions Food: purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons (see H.R. 3615), [1AP] HUNTER, DUNCAN (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Declaration of Taking Act: require coverage of all condemnations of property by the Government (see H.R. 4303), [22JY] Drugs: increase penalties for certain offenses and enhance law enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3858), [13MY] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] Ships and vessels: certificate of documentation for a barge (see H.R. 4216), [14JY] Taxation: treatment of tips (see H.R. 4408), [5AU] HUNTING AND TRAPPING Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] ------use receipts from the sale of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps to promote additional stamp purchases (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] Firearms: clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 3954), [22MY] National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (H.R. 512), consideration (see H. Res. 427), [12MY] Sports: establish a memorial to sportsmen (see H.R. 4077), [18JN] Washington: protect and conserve deer and elk and provide for consistent and equitable hunting laws (see H.R. 3987), [3JN] Wildlife: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 2863), consideration (see H. Res. 521), [9SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 512, New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 2863, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 105-698), [9SE] Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2863) (H. Rept. 105-542), [19MY] HURRICANES related term(s) Disasters Reports filed Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] HUSSEIN, SADDAM (President, Iraq) Bills and resolutions Iraq: support transition to democracy (see H.R. 4655), [29SE] (see H.R. 4664), [1OC] HUTCHINSON, ASA (a Representative from Arkansas) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Conferee: S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Arkansas (see H.R. 4081), [18JN] Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building, (see H.R. 4338), [27JY] Tobacco products: specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] HYDE, HENRY J. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Antitrust policy: treatment of video programming for multichannel distribution (see H.R. 3559), [26MR] Clinton, President: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (see H. Res. 581), [7OC] ------House of Representatives' appointment and authorization of managers for impeachment trial (see H. Res. 614), [19DE] ------impeachment (see H. Res. 611), [17DE] Courts: enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class action lawsuits (see H.R. 3789), [5MY] ------establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos exposure personal injury claims (see H.R. 3905), [20MY] ------establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (see H.R. 4785), [10OC] Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (see H.R. 4006), [5JN] Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3303), [3MR] ------clarify method for filling vacancies subject to Senate confirmation (see H.R. 3420), [10MR] Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 3811), [7MY] Patriotic societies and observances: revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws (see H.R. 4529), [9SE] States: permit use of funds under the State Children's Health Insurance Program for coverage of uninsured pregnant women (see H.R. 3837), [12MY] Bills and resolutions relative to Clinton, President: House of Representatives' appointment and authorization of managers for impeachment trial (see H. Res. 614), [19DE] Reports filed Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Collection of Data on Law Enforcement Traffic Stops: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 118) (H. Rept. 105-435), [11MR] Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 218) (H. Rept. 105-819), [14OC] Dept. of Justice Appropriations: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3303) (H. Rept. 105-526), [12MY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] Impeachment of President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 611) (H. Rept. 105-830), [17DE] Inquiry Into Whether Grounds Exist To Impeach President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 581) (H. Rept. 105-795), [7OC] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] Payments to Individuals With Blood-Clotting Disorders Who Contracted HIV Due to Contaminated Blood Products: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 105-465), [25MR] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] HYDROELECTRIC POWER Bills and resolutions FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Arkansas (see H.R. 4081), [18JN] ------extension of deadline for construction of Mt. Hope Waterpower Project (see H.R. 4633), [25SE] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Reports filed Extend Time Required for Construction of Hydroelectric Power Projects: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2841) (H. Rept. 105-510), [6MY] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Arkansas: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 105-748), [25SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Colorado: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 105-509), [6MY] HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3164) (H. Rept. 105-485), [21AP] HYUNDAI CORP. Bills and resolutions Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory (see H. Res. 595), [13OC] ICELAND, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Ericson, Leif: grant honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 122), [16JN] ------mint coins in conjunction with Iceland in commemoration of the millennium of the discovery of the New World (see H.R. 4624), [24SE] IDAHO Bills and resolutions Idaho Admission Act: amend relative to sale or lease of school land (see H.R. 4166), [25JN] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Reports filed Sale or Lease of School Land in Idaho: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4166) (H. Rept. 105-705), [11SE] IDAHO ADMISSION ACT Bills and resolutions Public lands: amend relative to sale or lease of school land (see H.R. 4166), [25JN] Reports filed Sale or Lease of School Land in Idaho: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4166) (H. Rept. 105-705), [11SE] ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Privacy: repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 4197), [14JY] (see H.R. 4217), [15JY] ILLINOIS Bills and resolutions Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Kankakee, IL: conveyance of vacant Army Reserve Center (see H.R. 3856), [13MY] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] Reports filed Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1042) (H. Rept. 105-676), [5AU] ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION Reports filed Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1042) (H. Rept. 105-676), [5AU] IMMIGRATION related term(s) Refugees Bills and resolutions Agriculture: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas (see H.R. 3410), [10MR] Aliens: waive certain visa fees and modify schedule for implementation of certain border crossing restrictions (see H.R. 4116), [23JN] [[Page 3084]] Appropriations: personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] Automated entry-exit control system: extend development date (see H.R. 4658), [1OC] Bangladesh: provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 4652), [28SE] Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] Citizenship: declare certain Amerasians to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 4763), [9OC] (see H.R. 4854), [19OC] ------modify retroactively the residence requirement for certain individuals born abroad before 1953 to one citizen parent and one alien parent (see H.R. 4853), [19OC] ------strengthen naturalization process (see H.R. 3341), [5MR] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Crime: assessment of civil penalties against illegal aliens and for persons smuggling aliens within the U.S. (see H.R. 4251), [16JY] Dept. of Justice: establish Bureau of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 4264), [17JY] Dept. of Labor: treatment of immigration relative to certain information technology occupations (see H.R. 3273), [25FE] Dept. of State: establish a Board of Visa Appeals (see H.R. 4539), [10SE] Discrimination: prohibit in the issuance of nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 3597), [30MR] Education: permit local educational agencies to waive reimbursement for aliens granted nonimmigrant status to attend public secondary schools (see H.R. 4416), [6AU] Electronic Fund Transfer Act: limit exchange rates in international wire transfers originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 4253), [16JY] ------require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 3726), [23AP] Employment: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] ------permit aliens who join a limited partnership after the partnership's creation to qualify for a visa (see H.R. 4619), [24SE] Families and domestic relations: eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments, suspensions, or cancellation of deportation (see H.R. 4291), [21JY] ------increase visas temporarily for backlogged spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 4504), [6AU] ------waive certain inadmissibility grounds for aliens married to U.S. citizens relative to political activity in Ireland or Northern Ireland (see H.R. 4494), [6AU] Government: extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 391), [24MR] Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] Honduras: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 3231), [12FE] Immigration: permit aliens who join a limited partnership after the partnership's creation to qualify for a visa (see H.R. 4619), [24SE] Immigration and Nationality Act: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 4011), [5JN] INS: adjustment of status for aliens based on diversity immigrant visas that expired due to paperwork processing delays (see H.R. 4502), [6AU] ------reform (see H.R. 4363), [30JY] Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 3915), [20MY] Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: eliminate requirement that family members of eligible aliens be Nicaraguan or Cuban nationals (see H.R. 4020), [9JN] ------provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 3553), [25MR] Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] ------extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI (see H.R. 4426), [6AU] ------food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture (see H.R. 4309), [22JY] States: establish a pilot program for mediation of private rights of action under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (see H.R. 3317), [4MR] ------provide medical assistance to certain legal immigrant children and increase allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4323), [23JY] Terrorism: deport aliens who associate with known terrorists (see H.R. 4698), [5OC] ------extend the visa processing period for diversity applicants whose processing was suspended due to embassy bombings (see H.R. 4821), [13OC] U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform: implement recommendations (see H.R. 3904), [20MY] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4107), [22JN] Motions Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Visa Waiver Pilot Program: reauthorize (S. 1178), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2578, Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and Collect Data Relative to Number of Nonimmigrants Residing in the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 105-461), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] Immigration Status for NATO Civilian Employees: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 429) (H. Rept. 105-410), [3FE] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT Bills and resolutions Diversity immigrant program: eliminate (see H.R. 4011), [5JN] Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas (see H.R. 3410), [10MR] ------deport aliens who associate with known terrorists (see H.R. 4698), [5OC] ------eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments, suspensions, or cancellation of deportation (see H.R. 4291), [21JY] ------extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 391), [24MR] U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform: implement recommendations (see H.R. 3904), [20MY] Motions Immigration: reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1178), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2578, Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and Collect Data Relative to Number of Nonimmigrants Residing in the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 105-461), [24MR] IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE related term(s) Department of Justice Bills and resolutions Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Immigration: adjustment of status for aliens based on diversity immigrant visas that expired due to paperwork processing delays (see H.R. 4502), [6AU] ------allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas (see H.R. 3410), [10MR] ------assessment of civil penalties against illegal aliens and for persons smuggling aliens within the U.S. (see H.R. 4251), [16JY] ------extend date by which an automated entry-exit control system must be developed (see H.R. 4658), [1OC] ------extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 391), [24MR] ------increase visas temporarily for backlogged spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 4504), [6AU] ------personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] ------prohibit discrimination in the issuance of nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 3597), [30MR] ------provide certain Bangladesh nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 4652), [28SE] ------strengthen naturalization process (see H.R. 3341), [5MR] ------waive certain visa fees and modify schedule for implementation of certain border crossing restrictions (see H.R. 4116), [23JN] Immigration and Nationality Act: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 4011), [5JN] Public welfare programs: food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] Reform (see H.R. 4363), [30JY] U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform: implement recommendations (see H.R. 3904), [20MY] Motions Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Immigration: reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1178), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2578, Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and Collect Data Relative to Number of Nonimmigrants Residing in the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 105-461), [24MR] Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] [[Page 3085]] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] IMPERIAL BEACH, CA Bills and resolutions Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] IMPORTS see Foreign Trade INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR LOCAL DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS ACT Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 4437), (see H.R. 4463), [6AU] INCOME related term(s) Economy; Pensions; Securities; Social Security Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] ------S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions Agricultural Market Transition Act: ensure that certain rice farms continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts (see H.R. 3339), [5MR] ------provide supplemental payments to farm owners and producers who have entered into production flexibility contracts (see H.R. 4580), [16SE] Agriculture: relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4535), [9SE] (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (H.R. 4618), consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] Armed Forces: allow members to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 3933), [21MY] Bankruptcy: limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (see H.R. 3693), [21AP] ------make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent and facilitate the bankruptcy and debt restructuring process relative to farmers (see H.R. 4645), [25SE] ------modify application of liquidation cases (see H.R. 3801), [6MY] ------reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4672), [1OC] (see H.R. 4697), [5OC] (see H.R. 4831), [14OC] Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (see H.R. 3095), [27JA] (see H.R. 3546), [25MR] ------establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] Budget: use any surplus for payroll tax rebates and increased discretionary nondefense spending (see H.R. 4379), [31JY] California: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 4699), [5OC] Committee on Social Security Reform (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] Computers: establish protections for recipients of Federal payments made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4311), [22JY] Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] ------require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] ------require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Dept. of Defense: determination of wages of certain employees by using a recent wage survey (see H.R. 4142), [25JN] ------exclude monthly insurance benefits in determining the income of certain surviving spouses of military retirees (see H.R. 4582), [16SE] Dept. of HHS: provide additional exceptions to the imposition of civil money penalties in cases of payments to beneficiaries (see H.R. 3511), [19MR] Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with hybrid transactions (see H.R. 4663), [1OC] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] ------use of voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 4705), [6OC] District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] ------reform certain retirement programs (see H.R. 4568), [15SE] Education: provide incentives to States to establish and administer periodic teacher testing and merit pay programs for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4594), [17SE] Employment: limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3958), [22MY] ------minimum wage and maximum hour exemptions for houseparents (see H.R. 4778), [9OC] ------minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), consideration (see H. Res. 461), [9JN] ------minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors (see H.R. 4540), [10SE] ERISA: protect the rights of participants and beneficiaries of terminated pension plans (see H.R. 4396), [4AU] ------provide that participants in employee benefit plans are entitled to certain judicial reviews of benefit determinations (see H.R. 4406), [5AU] ------regulate entities that hold assets of pension plans covering less than 100 participants and require annual asset statements (see H.R. 4238), [16JY] Fair Labor Standards Act: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] ------provide equitable child care relief for stay at-home parents (see H. Con. Res. 202), [27JA] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Family and Medical Leave Act: amend and clarify (see H.R. 3751), [29AP] Federal employees: equitable overtime pay policies (see H.R. 3956), [22MY] ------establish a portable retirement option for political appointees and congressional employees (see H.R. 4603), [18SE] ------modify the conditions that must be met before certain alternative pay authorities may be exercised by the President (see H.R. 3251), [24FE] ------treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 4201), [14JY] (see H.R. 4299), [22JY] Federal payments: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4405), [5AU] Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3118), [28JA] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] House Rules: require a three-fifths majority on legislation increasing the minimum wage (see H. Res. 496), [25JN] IMF: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to certain employees (see H.R. 3785), [30AP] IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 490), [24JN] Kaczynski, David R. and Patrik, Linda E.: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] Law enforcement officers: increase the amount paid to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4544), [10SE] Medicaid: deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] Medicare: reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4726), [7OC] ------require HMO's to disclose information to enrollees on physicians, finances, and compensation of executives of the organization (see H.R. 3239), [12FE] Members of Congress: limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] Merchant marine industry: protect seamen against economic reprisal (see H.R. 3955), [22MY] Military Retirement Reform Act: restore certain military retirement benefits (see H.R. 4669), [1OC] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3510), [19MR] Patent and Trademark Office: funding for salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3723), [23AP] Pensions: allow individuals the opportunity to provide for their retirement through S.A.F.E. accounts (see H.R. 3683), [1AP] ------ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of retirement benefits (see H.R. 4152), [25JN] ------ensure uniformity of Federal and State pension plans relative to State income taxes (see H.R. 4572), [15SE] ------reform (see H.R. 3788), [4MY] (see H.R. 4123), [24JN] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] Public welfare programs: disregard payment of earned income tax credits in determining eligibility for the temporary assistance for needy families program, SSI, Medicaid, and public housing programs (see H.R. 4818), [12OC] ------extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI (see H.R. 4426), [6AU] ------food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] Puerto Rico: exempt retirement income from pension plans from nonresident taxation (see H.R. 3969), [22MY] Real estate: prohibit lenders from requiring access to the borrower's tax return information in residential mortgage transactions (see H.R. 4395), [4AU] Save Social Security First Reserve Fund: establish (see H.R. 3207), [12FE] SEC: require the improved disclosure of tax effects of portfolio transactions on mutual fund performance (see H.R. 4822), [13OC] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4084), [18JN] ------protect retirement security of individuals (see H.R. 3450), [12MR] Small business: establish minimum standards of fair conduct in franchise sales and franchise business relationships (see H.R. 4841), [14OC] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into individual security accounts and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 4256), [16JY] (see H.R. 4824), [13OC] ------determination of benefit amounts relative to provision of child care or care to a chronically ill dependent relative (see H.R. 4456), [6AU] [[Page 3086]] ------eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 3912), [20MY] ------eliminate waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce (see H.R. 4458), [6AU] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4076), [17JN] ------establish pilot program for personalized retirement security through personal retirement savings accounts (see H.R. 3560), [26MR] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 3351), [5MR] (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------include retirees among recipients of annual account statements (see H.R. 3649), [1AP] ------increase widow's and widower's insurance benefits by reason of delayed retirement (see H.R. 4459), [6AU] ------investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses into program (see H. Res. 340), [27JA] ------investment of trust funds in marketable securities (see H.R. 3822), [7MY] (see H.R. 4033), [10JN] ------provide a more equitable application of the earnings test in the first year of eligibility for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 4369), [31JY] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] ------provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 4460), [6AU] ------provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits (see H.R. 4172), [25JN] ------repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 4457), [6AU] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses, and provide for appropriate treatment of prisoners (see H.R. 3732), [23AP] States: expand eligibility for, and strengthen administrative financing of, the unemployment compensation program and improve the solvency of State accounts in the Unemployment Trust Fund (see H.R. 3697), [21AP] ------provide tax credits for contributions to charitable organizations relative to delivery of welfare services (see H.R. 4255), [16JY] Taxation: abatement of interest on underpayments by taxpayers in Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 3709), [22AP] ------adjust for inflation income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] ------allocation of farm income among taxable years (see H.R. 4564), [14SE] ------allow a credit for certain corporations which have substantial employee ownership and encourage stock ownership by employees (see H.R. 3562), [26MR] ------allow cash payment to Federal employees in lieu of parking benefits (see H.R. 4777), [9OC] ------allow certain senior citizens a deduction for State and local real property taxes and provide for the establishment of senior citizen real property tax accounts (see H.R. 4713), [7OC] ------allow designation of charity contributions on tax returns and establish the Checkoff for Charity Commission to ensure payment of contributions (see H.R. 4865), [20OC] ------allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 3659), [1AP] ------allow farmers option to declare taxable year in which production flexibility contract payments and crop insurance payments are included in gross income (see H.R. 4644), [25SE] ------allow income tax credit for use of certain clean-burning motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] ------allow interest deduction for contingent interest on a shared appreciation mortgage (see H.R. 4637), [25SE] ------allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 3104), [27JA] ------allow physicians and dentists to use the cash basis of accounting for income tax purposes (see H.R. 4132), [24JN] ------allow small employers a credit against costs incurred in establishing qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3300), [26FE] ------allow tax credits for certain non-public school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 4780), [9OC] ------allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------allow the work opportunity credit against the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3772), [30AP] ------allow vendor refunds of Federal excise taxes on kerosene used in unvented heaters for home heating purposes (see H.R. 4687), [2OC] ------applications for an exclusion of gain on certain sales of a principal residence by a surviving spouse (see H.R. 3541), [24MR] ------capital gains rates (see H.R. 4125), [24JN] (see H.R. 4454), [6AU] ------capital gains treatment on the transfer of a franchise (see H.R. 3641), [1AP] ------clarify the income and gift tax consequences of catching and returning record home run baseballs (see H.R. 4522), [9SE] ------constitutional amendment to abolish personal income, estate, and gift taxes and to prohibit the Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens (see H.J. Res. 116), [28AP] ------cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 3945), [22MY] ------deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see H.R. 4810), [12OC] ------depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 3500), [18MR] ------determination of employment status (see H.R. 3722), [23AP] (see H.R. 4622), [24SE] ------disclose to employees the employer's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3777), [30AP] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] ------election of deduction in lieu of a basis increase for debt secured by property with an original issue discount and held by a cash method taxpayer (see H.R. 3656), [1AP] ------eliminate capital gains tax (see H.R. 3860), [13MY] ------eliminate marriage tax penalty (see H.R. 3443), [11MR] ------eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (see H.R. 3734), [28AP] ------elimination of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3879), [14MY] ------employer credits for expenses of providing child care services to employees (see H.R. 4782), [9OC] ------encourage construction of luxury yachts (see H.R. 3536), [24MR] ------enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] ------establish medical security accounts (see H.R. 4649), [26SE] ------exclude dividends paid by tobacco companies from gross income relative to youth smoking reduction targets (see H.R. 3908), [20MY] ------exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (see H.R. 3991), [4JN] ------exempt certain transactions at fair market value between partnerships and private foundations from the tax on self- dealing (see H.R. 4714), [7OC] ------expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4316), [23JY] ------expand the exclusion for qualified small business stock and increase the annual limit for incentive stock options (see H.R. 4685), [2OC] ------expand the types of crop payments for which a farmer may defer inclusion in income until the next taxable year (see H.R. 4636), [25SE] ------extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 3125), [28JA] ------impose excise tax on persons who acquire structured settlement payments in factoring transactions (see H.R. 4314), [23JY] ------improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------increase amount of taxable income which is taxed at the lowest rate (see H.R. 3151), [3FE] (see H.R. 3175), [11FE] ------increase amount which may be contributed to defined contribution pension plans (see H.R. 3663), [1AP] ------increase child tax credit for certain children and allow such credit against the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3583), [30MR] ------increase income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3447), [12MR] ------increase personal income tax exemption (see H.R. 3149), [3FE] ------increase standard deduction for married couples (see H.R. 3524), [19MR] ------inflation adjustment of the dollar limitation on the exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3953), [22MY] ------liability of spouses on joint Federal income returns (see H.R. 3650), [1AP] ------lower exclusion percentage of deductions for medical care expenses (see H.R. 3449), [12MR] ------modify the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3290), [26FE] ------partial exclusion from gross income for dividends and interest received by individuals (see H.R. 3215), [12FE] ------permanently extend income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 3594), [30MR] (see H.R. 4399), [4AU] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited by employer contributions to employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 4741), [8OC] ------permit private educational institutions to maintain certain qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 3309), [3MR] ------prevent increase on variable annuities and other variable contracts (see H. Con. Res. 211), [11FE] ------prevent the conversion of ordinary income or short-term capital gain into income eligible for the long-term capital gain rates (see H.R. 3170), [5FE] ------promote retirement savings (see H.R. 3672), [1AP] (see H.R. 4823), [13OC] ------provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 4381), [3AU] ------provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] ------provide exemptions relative to public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4346), [29JY] ------provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see H.R. 4538), [10SE] ------provide income tax credits for the purchase of a new energy efficient affordable home and for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes (see H.R. 4626), [24SE] ------provide relief for farmers and small businesses and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4738), [8OC] [[Page 3087]] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (see H.R. 4579), [16SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the solvency of Social Security (see H.R. 4597), [18SE] ------reduce individual income tax rates, prohibit increases without a national referendum, simplify the tax code, eliminate the marriage penalty, establish return-free income tax filing, and eliminate corporate welfare (see H.R. 3620), [1AP] ------reduce the marriage penalty, encourage health coverage, allow certain credits against the alternative minimum tax, increase the Social Security earnings limitation, and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4542), [10SE] ------reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] ------repeal application of the alternative minimum tax to the transfer of stock pursuant to an incentive stock option (see H.R. 4279), [20JY] ------repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3859), [13MY] ------repeal inflation adjustment provisions for income tax rates, standard deductions, and personal exemptions (see H.R. 3965), [22MY] ------repeal limitation on the use of foreign tax credits under the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 4541), [10SE] ------require advance notice and judicial consent before seizure and exclude civil damages for unauthorized collection actions from income (see H.R. 3277), [25FE] ------require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 4198), [14JY] ------require the approval of a private panel relative to the seizure of property for the collection of taxes (see H.R. 3214), [12FE] ------restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 4390), [4AU] ------restructure and replace the income tax system to meet national priorities (see H.R. 4700), [5OC] ------simplify child tax credit and other nonrefundable credits by repealing limits relative to alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 4489), [6AU] ------simplify individual capital gains tax (see H.R. 3623), [1AP] ------simplify the individual income tax by repealing adjusted gross income limitations on itemized and personal exemption deductions (see H.R. 4053), [11JN] ------temporary waiver of minimum tax rules relative to nonrefundable personal tax credit benefits for families (see H.R. 4611), [23SE] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 3097), [27JA] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), consideration (see H. Res. 472), [16JN] ------treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 4765), [9OC] ------treatment of Alaska Native settlement trusts (see H.R. 4192), [25JN] ------treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 4173), [25JN] ------treatment of certain contiguous farmlands relative to sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4643), [25SE] ------treatment of certain foreign base company shipping income (see H.R. 3730), [23AP] ------treatment of certain liquidating distributions of a regulated investment company or real estate investment trust which are allowable as a deduction (see H.R. 3947), [22MY] ------treatment of certain net operating losses for farmers (see H.R. 4565), [14SE] ------treatment of certain transfers of assets and liabilities to a corporation (see H.R. 4852), [19OC] ------treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 4298), [22JY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3278), [25FE] (see H.R. 3307), [3MR] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 471), [16JN] ------treatment of employers who maintain a self-insured health plan for their employees (see H.R. 4411), [5AU] ------treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses (see H.R. 4587), [16SE] ------treatment of estate taxes on the disposition of property produced by a qualified family-owned business (see H.R. 4640), [25SE] ------treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 3227), [12FE] (see H.R. 4521), [7AU] ------treatment of farming-related gains and losses relative to eligibility for earned income tax credit (see H.R. 4596), [17SE] ------treatment of flight training expenses reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances (see H.R. 3942), [21MY] ------treatment of gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 4031), [10JN] ------treatment of income from certain rental real estate activities in which taxpayer actively participates (see H.R. 4639), [25SE] ------treatment of income from land or development rights sold to nonprofit organizations for preservation purposes (see H.R. 3286), [26FE] ------treatment of individual investment accounts (see H.R. 3497), [18MR] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3102), [27JA] (see H.R. 3979), [3JN] ------treatment of individuals requiring home based custodial care (see H.R. 3308), [3MR] ------treatment of interest on education loans (see H.R. 4846), [15OC] ------treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, (see H.R. 3103), [27JA] ------treatment of nondeductible contributions to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 3225), [12FE] ------treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors (see H.R. 4563), [14SE] ------treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 3122), [28JA] (see H.R. 4414), [5AU] ------treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 3533), [24MR] (see H.R. 3558), [26MR] ------treatment of the marriage tax penalty relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 3995), [4JN] ------treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces relative to active duty time spent away from home (see H.R. 3861), [13MY] (see H.R. 3882), [14MY] ------treatment of tips (see H.R. 4408), [5AU] ------treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] ------treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 3552), [25MR] ------treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] ------waive interest and penalties for failure to file schedule D with a timely filed return (see H.R. 3885), [14MY] (see H.R. 3974), [22MY] Unemployment: improve the collection of Federal unemployment taxes and the provision of such revenues for employment security administration (see H.R. 3684), [1AP] Veterans: computation of retirement benefits for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 4574), [15SE] ------determine the amount of certain benefits relative to the accrual period prior to death (see H.R. 4027), [10JN] ------exclude judgment or settlement amounts received from damage claims against the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in determining annual income (see H.R. 3515), [19MR] ------increase burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans (see H.R. 4708), [6OC] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 3434), [11MR] ------repeal retired pay computation formula applicable to certain veterans (see H.R. 4696), [5OC] ------termination of certain contributions to the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3107), [27JA] World War II: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and restitution of individual and communal property (see H. Res. 557), [28SE] Conference reports Education Savings and School Excellence Act (H.R. 2646), [15JN] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676), [24JN] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] Messages Abatement of Interest on Underpayments by Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas: President Clinton, [22JY] Veto of H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: President Clinton, [21JY] Motions Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (H.R. 3546), [29AP] IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), [22MY] ------restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, [25JN] Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), [22JY] Taxation: terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), [17JN] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), [7MY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), conference report, [18JN] Reports filed Civil Service Retirement System Actuarial Redeposit Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2566) (H. Rept. 105-757), [1OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 471) (H. Rept. 105-579), [16JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 490) (H. Rept. 105-602), [24JN] Consideration of H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 105-572), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3097, Tax Code Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 105-580), [16JN] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105- 498), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] Dept. of HHS Additional Exceptions to the Imposition of Civil Money Penalties in Cases of Payments to [[Page 3088]] Beneficiaries: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. 105-772), [5OC] Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-577), [15JN] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105- 738), [23SE] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-599), [24JN] Make Percentage Limitations on Contributions to the Federal Employee Thrift Savings Plan Comparable to Amount Limitations on Elective Deferrals: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2526) (H. Rept. 105-809), [10OC] National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] Patent and Trademark Office Salaries and Expenses Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 105- 528), [12MY] Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 105-558), [3JN] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act: Committee of Conference (House) (S. 1260) (H. Rept. 105-803), [9OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105- 640), [21JY] Tax Relief for Farmers and Small Businesses and Extend Certain Expiring Tax Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4738) (H. Rept. 105-817), [12OC] Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] INDEPENDENT AGENCIES related term(s) Executive Departments Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] ------H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4101), [19JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration (see H. Res. 482), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 567), [2OC] Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 128), [16SE] (see H.J. Res. 133), [9OC] (see H.J. Res. 134), [12OC] (see H.J. Res. 135), [14OC] (see H.J. Res. 136), [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 137), [19OC] ------making continuing (H.J. Res. 128), consideration (see H. Res. 541), [16SE] Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (see H. Con. Res. 284), [3JN] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284), consideration (see H. Res. 455), [3JN] Computers: ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] ------require Federal regulation of online privacy protections to apply to all Federal agencies (see H.R. 4632), [25SE] Courts: prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (H.R. 1544), consideration (see H. Res. 367), [24FE] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3809), [7MY] Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4193), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4193), consideration (see H. Res. 504), [20JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4104), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (see H. Res. 485), [23JN] (see H. Res. 498), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 563), [1OC] (see H. Res. 563), [2OC] (see H. Res. 579), [7OC] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4328), [24JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration (see H. Res. 510), [28JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 605), [20OC] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 354), [20OC] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4274), [20JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (see H. Res. 564), [2OC] (see H. Res. 584), [8OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] Executive departments: improve strategic plans and performance reports (H.R. 2883), consideration (see H. Res. 384), [11MR] ------promote financial management (see H. Res. 447), [21MY] FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 3614), [31MR] FCC: authority (see H. Con. Res. 217), [11FE] ------repeal redundant reporting and record keeping requirements (see H.R. 4759), [9OC] Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (see H.R. 4620), [24SE] Federal employees: allow agencies to reimburse for certain adoption expenses (see H.R. 4793), [10OC] ------appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive agencies (see H. Res. 339), [27JA] Federal Register: specify consistent and informative format for notices of Federal agency rulemaking proposals (see H.R. 4162), [25JN] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4569), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (see H. Res. 542), [16SE] Government: require reports on travel of executive branch officers and employees to international conferences (see H.R. 4805), [11OC] ------streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] Government Management Reform Act: hold Federal agencies accountable for tax dollars spent by such agencies (see H.R. 4074), [17JN] Government regulations: ensure incorporation of risk assessments and cost benefit analyses in the rulemaking process (see H.R. 4863), [20OC] ------require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4049), [11JN] Office of Inspector General Oversight Council: establish (see H.R. 4676), [1OC] Privacy: prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transfering, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (see H.R. 4470), [6AU] ------repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 4197), [14JY] (see H.R. 4217), [15JY] Southeastern Power Administration: prohibit Federal agencies from planning sale (see H.R. 4707), [6OC] Taxation: require congressional review of Federal agency rules that establish or raise taxes (see H.R. 4096), [19JN] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4101), [2OC] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4104), [1OC], [7OC] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4328), [19OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 1999: President Clinton, [3FE] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee Report: President Clinton, [3MR] National Endowment for the Humanities Report: President Clinton, [21MY] Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Veto of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: President Clinton, [8OC] Motions Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4101), [15SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), conference report, [2OC] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4193), [23JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4104), [16SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), conference report, [7OC] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), [15SE] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (H. Res. 584), [8OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), [23JY], [29JY], [15SE] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-763), [2OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-588), [19JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 105-764), [2OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Of [[Page 3089]] fice of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 105-761), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 579) (H. Rept. 105-790), [7OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 605) (H. Rept. 105-826), [20OC] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 284, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 105-565), [3JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 128, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 541) (H. Rept. 105-724), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 1544, Federal Agency Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 367) (H. Rept. 105-420), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 2883, Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 105-433), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 105-593), [22JN] Consideration of H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 485) (H. Rept. 105-597), [23JN] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 105-622), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4193, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 504) (H. Rept. 105-637), [20JY] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Consideration of H.R. 4274, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 564) (H. Rept. 105-762), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 584) (H. Rept. 105-798), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 105-651), [28JY] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Customs Service Appropriations: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3809) (H. Rept. 105-541), [18MY] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4193) (H. Rept. 105- 609), [14JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-760), [1OC] ------Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-789), [7OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-592), [22JN] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-825), [19OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-648), [24JY] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4274) (H. Rept. 105-635), [20JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvements: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2883) (H. Rept. 105-429), [10MR] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 105-719), [15SE] Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-555), [3JN] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] INDEPENDENT COMMISSION ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3502), [18MR] INDIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] ------provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4284), [21JY] Nuclear weapons: condemn tests (see H. Res. 439), [14MY] Messages Nuclear Weapons Testing in India: President Clinton, [13MY] Reports filed Authorize India To Establish a Memorial in the District of Columbia for Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4284) (H. Rept. 105-666), [31JY] INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION ACT Bills and resolutions Native Americans: repeal a provision which exempts certain former officers and employees of the U.S. from restrictions related to aiding and advising Indian tribes (see H.R. 3218, 3219), [12FE] INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT Reports filed Native American Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1833) (H. Rept. 105-765), [2OC] INDIANA Bills and resolutions Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] INDIANS see Native Americans INDIA-PAKISTAN SANCTIONS FLEXIBILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT Bills and resolutions Education: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 4491), [6AU] Funding (see H. Res. 399), [26MR] States: clarify requirements relative to reducing or withholding payments to States (see H.R. 3254), [24FE] Reports filed Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105-649), [24JY] INDONESIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Democracy: efforts (see H. Con. Res. 281), [22MY] East Timor: support for peace process (see H. Con. Res. 258), [1AP] Foreign aid: prohibit transfer of military equipment, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Southeast Asia: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] INFORMATION SERVICES Appointments Conferees: S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC], [5OC] Bills and resolutions Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve consumers' access to airline industry information (see H.R. 4742), [8OC] Colleges and universities: require distribution of information relative to harassment (see H.R. 3759), [29AP] Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------ensure that digital data services are made widely available (see H.R. 4802), [10OC] ------ensure that prisoners are not permitted unsupervised access to any interactive computer service (see H.R. 3729), [23AP] ------installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access (see H.R. 3177), [11FE] ------prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 4350), [29JY] (see H.R. 4427), [6AU] ------prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] ------protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 4667), [1OC] ------require Federal regulation of online privacy protections to apply to all Federal agencies (see H.R. 4632), [25SE] ------require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] Congressional Research Service: make certain information available to the public on the Internet (see H.R. 3131), [28JA] Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see H.R. 3209), [12FE] Crime Control Act: prohibit waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age (see H.R. 4532), [9SE] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center (see H.R. 3985), [3JN] Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and enhance the authorities of the Chief Information Officer (see H.R. 3280), [26FE] Dept. of Justice: provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] Dept. of Labor: treatment of immigration relative to certain information technology occupations (see H.R. 3273), [25FE] Dept. of Transportation: require study and report on certain practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] [[Page 3090]] Disabled: establish a national public Internet site to increase access to information on technology-related assistance (see H.R. 4461), [6AU] Families and domestic relations: establish a national registry for persons who provide intercountry adoption services (see H.R. 4677), [1OC] ------establish a national registry from which adopted children may obtain medical information voluntarily provided by birth parents (see H.R. 3237), [12FE] FEC: require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] Federal Commission on Statistical Policy: establish (see H.R. 4620), [24SE] Financial institutions: prevent personal financial information from being obtained under false pretenses (see H.R. 4321), [23JY] ------protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4478), [6AU] ------streamline the regulation of depository institutions and safeguard confidential banking and credit union supervisory information (see H.R. 4364), [31JY] ------use of electronic authentication technology (see H.R. 3472), [17MR] Firearms: prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and regulate retention of resulting information (see H.R. 3949), [22MY] FTC: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media (see H. Con. Res. 318), [5AU] Health: establish a national registry of information on traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries (see H.R. 4800), [10OC] Health care professionals: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] Investments: require brokers, dealers, investment companies and advisers to protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4479), [6AU] Medicare: require HMO's to disclose information to enrollees on physicians, finances, and compensation of executives of the organization (see H.R. 3239), [12FE] Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] ------require report by advisory committee on development and implementation (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] OSHA: recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data sheets (see H.R. 3481), [17MR] (see H.R. 3519), [19MR] (see H.R. 4037), [11JN] Privacy: prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transfering, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (see H.R. 4470), [6AU] ------protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 3261), [25FE] Taxation: treatment of information technology job training expenses (see H.R. 4025), [10JN] Telecommunications: provide funding for universal telecommunications services through creation of the Telecommunications Trust Fund (see H.R. 4474), [6AU] ------require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Violence Against Women Act: establish a national domestic violence victim notification system (see H.R. 4860), [20OC] Motions National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (S. 2073), [1OC] Reports filed Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] Financial Information Privacy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [9SE] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105- 701), [25SE] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] Investigation of White House Computer System Conversion and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-828), [12NO] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] INGLIS, BOB (a Representative from South Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced Small business: protection from litigation excesses (see H.R. 3382), [5MR] Tariff: weaving machines (see H.R. 3289), [26FE] INMARSAT see International Mobile Satellite Organization INSECTS Bills and resolutions Health: develop and implement integrated cockroach management programs in urban communities to reduce health risks to residents, especially children, suffering from asthma and asthma-related illnesses (see H.R. 3897), [19MY] INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT Bills and resolutions Office of Inspector General Oversight Council: establish (see H.R. 4676), [1OC] INSURANCE related term(s) Health Appointments National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, [24JY] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: provide crop insurance, marketing loan, and emergency operating loan relief for farmers in certain North Dakota and Minnesota counties that have been designated as Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 3678), [1AP] Armed Forces: conversion period for former members from Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance policy to a Veterans' Group Life Insurance policy (see H.R. 4115), [23JN] Children and youth: prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] ------require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 4737), [8OC] Children's Development Commission: establish (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Congress: importance of enacting patient protection legislation (see H. Con. Res. 293), [22JN] Courts: establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (see H.R. 4785), [10OC] ------rules for payment of damage awards for future losses in certain health care liability actions (see H.R. 4791), [10OC] Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3613), [31MR] ------exclude monthly insurance benefits in determining the income of certain surviving spouses of military retirees (see H.R. 4582), [16SE] Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.J. Res. 123), [17JN] ------provide additional exceptions to the imposition of civil money penalties in cases of payments to beneficiaries (see H.R. 3511), [19MR] Dept. of HUD: establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance business (see H.R. 4145), [25JN] ------insure mortgages for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Dept. of State: seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see H.R. 4058), [16JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve access of veterans to emergency medical care in non-Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facilities (see H.R. 4758), [9OC] ------reimburse veterans enrolled in the veterans health care system for the cost of emergency care or services received in non-Dept. facilities (see H.R. 3702), [22AP] Disasters: authorize predisaster mitigation programs, streamline the administration of disaster relief, and control the costs of disaster assistance (see H.R. 3869), [14MY] Diseases: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage of annual mammograms and prostate cancer screening tests (see H.R. 4333), [24JY] Drugs: coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4559), [14SE] Federal aid programs: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] Federal contracts: require employers to provide health care benefits (see H.R. 4278), [20JY] Federal Employee Health Benefits Program: allow participation by individuals aged 55 to 65 who would not otherwise have health insurance (see H.R. 4812), [12OC] Federal employees: allow use of medical savings accounts under health benefits program (see H.R. 3166), [5FE] ------enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] ------establish a program under which long-term care insurance can be obtained (see H.R. 4401), [5AU] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow option of obtaining coverage for self and children only (see H.R. 4499), [6AU] ------application of cost accounting standards (see H.R. 4840), [14OC] Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), consideration (see H. Res. 403), [30MR] (see H. Res. 428), [12MY] ------provide framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (see H.R. 4870), [20OC] Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3118), [28JA] Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 4277), [20JY] ------assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] ------assure prompt payment of participating providers under health plans (see H.R. 4413), [5AU] ------coverage of long-term care services (see H. Con. Res. 210), [5FE] ------establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4093), [19JN] (see H.R. 4222), [15JY] ------establish penalties for prohibited uses and disclosures of individually identifiable health information and allow individuals to inspect and copy their own health information (see H.R. 3900), [19MY] [[Page 3091]] ------establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------extend COBRA continuation health coverage for surviving spouses (see H.R. 4835), [14OC] ------importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of breast cancer (see H. Res. 565), [1OC] ------limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] ------limit increase in health insurance company premiums to certain buyers of coverage in individual markets (see H.R. 3538), [24MR] ------limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 3535), [24MR] ------make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (see H.R. 4418), [6AU] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3784), [30AP] ------permit exception from guaranteed issue requirement for certain coverage to be applied separately to parts of the small group market based upon employer size (see H.R. 4008), [5JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] ------provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 3568), [26MR] ------require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a conversion option if the plan is terminated (see H.R. 4709), [6OC] ------require health insurance plans to provide external appeals in cases of adverse determinations involving experimental treatments, significant costs, or serious medical conditions (see H.R. 3469), [17MR] Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] Health care professionals: establish liability for individuals practicing medicine without a license in connection with a group health plan (see H.R. 4225), [15JY] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 4088), [18JN] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] ------allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] ------deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] ------exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 3281), [26FE] ------extend the higher Federal medical assistance payment percentage for Indian Health Service facilities to urban Indian health programs (see H.R. 4480), [6AU] ------permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 3640), [1AP] ------prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing facilities (see H.R. 4046), [11JN] Medicare: adhere to the statutory deadlines for implementation of the prospective payment system for home health services (see H. Res. 585), [8OC] ------allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H. Con. Res. 321), [5AU] ------allow certain military retirees and their dependents a special enrollment period to qualify for TRICARE demonstration sites (see H.R. 4160), [25JN] ------clarify non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws relative to Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4648), [26SE] ------clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services (see H.R. 3259), [25FE] ------combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3471), [17MR] ------continuous open enrollment of individuals in Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4653), [28SE] ------coverage of adult day care services (see H.R. 4403), [5AU] ------coverage of outpatient prescription drugs and home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 4753), [8OC] ------delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture services under home health services (see H.R. 3137), [3FE] ------delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3108), [27JA] (see H.R. 3162), [4FE] (see H.R. 3205), [12FE] (see H.R. 3567), [26MR] (see H.R. 4339), [27JY] ------delay reduction and make revisions to the per beneficiary and per visit payment limit (see H.R. 4727), [7OC] (see H.R. 4727), [10OC] ------documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims for office visits and for other evaluation and management services (see H. Con. Res. 264), [28AP] ------election of Medicare+Choice organizations to exclude payment for abortion services (see H.R. 4228), [15JY] ------eliminate budget neutrality adjustment factor used in calculating blended capitation rate for Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4492), [6AU] ------ensure access to comparable prescription drug coverage in Medigap policies relative to termination of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4862), [20OC] ------ensure access to mental health services (see H.R. 3988), [3JN] ------ensure access to obstetrician-gynecologist services and assure continuity of care (see H.R. 3997), [4JN] ------establish a demonstration project to increase awareness of the availability of costsharing assistance to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4662), [1OC] ------establish a prospective payment system for psychiatric hospital services (see H.R. 3780), [30AP] ------establish a standard of efficiency in home health services and reward agencies who meet or exceed the standard (see H.R. 3651), [1AP] ------establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4674), [1OC] ------exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (see H.R. 3570), [26MR] ------exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3284), [26FE] ------extend health care coverage (see H.R. 4177), [25JN] ------extend the contracts of certain managed care organizations (see H.R. 4720), [7OC] ------implement a budget-neutral payment system for outpatient rehabilitation services (see H.R. 4534), [9SE] ------improve access to benefits for certain individuals and provide financial assistance to individuals who are too poor to afford premiums (see H.R. 4799), [10OC] ------improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3470), [17MR] ------increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests (see H.R. 4092), [19JN] ------limit payments for drugs or biological products (see H.R. 3139), [3FE] ------payment for insulin pumps (see H.R. 3814), [7MY] ------permit the replacement of health insurance policies for certain disabled beneficiaries even if the replacement policies duplicate Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4710), [6OC] ------preserve access to home health services for the sickest and most frail, continue participation by cost-effective providers, and reduce fraud and abuse (see H.R. 4495), [6AU] ------prohibit use of cold-call marketing of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4214), [14JY] ------promote use of universal product numbers on claims forms used for reimbursement (see H.R. 3255), [24FE] ------provide flexibility in contracting for claims processing (see H.R. 4186), [25JN] ------provide for independent case managers for home health services (see H.R. 4591), [17SE] ------provide that funds received from a tobacco industry settlement shall be used for part A (see H.R. 3172), [5FE] ------reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4726), [7OC] ------reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 4627), [25SE] (see H.R. 4646), [26SE] (see H.R. 4794), [10OC] ------reform payment system for certain long-term care hospitals (see H.R. 4533), [9SE] ------reform payment system for home health services (see H.R. 4370), [31JY] (see H.R. 4404), [5AU] ------reimbursement of routine patient care costs for individuals participating in approved clinical trials (see H.R. 3283), [26FE] ------repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services (see H.R. 3835), [12MY] ------require advanced notice to managed care plan enrollees of hospital termination under such plans (see H.R. 4748), [8OC] ------require disclosure of certain information about benefit management for prescription drugs by Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4187), [25JN] ------require HMO's to disclose information to enrollees on physicians, finances, and compensation of executives of the organization (see H.R. 3239), [12FE] ------respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of services (see H.R. 4075), [17JN] ------restore the non-applicability of private contracts for the provision of benefits (see H.R. 3126), [28JA] ------restrictions on changes in benefits under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 3128), [28JA] ------revise certain payment limits for health services (see H.R. 4567), [15SE] ------revise interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 4252), [16JY] Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4464), [6AU] Medicare/Medicaid: pilot program for the use of optical memory cards (see H.R. 4317), [23JY] National Flood Insurance Program: improve pre-disaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 4832), [14OC] Privacy: repeal law creating unique health care identifiers for all citizens in order to create national medical history database (see H.R. 4281), [21JY] (see H.R. 4312), [22JY] Public Health Service Act: establish certain standards relative to health plans (see H.R. 4202), [14JY] Puerto Rico: provide for adequate insurance of mortgages on property (see H.R. 3757), [29AP] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4084), [18JN] Social Security: allow for distribution of the lump sum death payment, in the absence of a widow or widower or surviving children, to any other person as certified by the deceased worker (see H.R. 3739), [28AP] [[Page 3092]] ------determination of benefit amounts relative to provision of child care or care to a chronically ill dependent relative (see H.R. 4456), [6AU] ------eliminate waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce (see H.R. 4458), [6AU] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4076), [17JN] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------improve coverage of low-income children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 4767), [9OC] ------increase widow's and widower's insurance benefits by reason of delayed retirement (see H.R. 4459), [6AU] ------prohibit privatization (see H. Res. 483), [23JN] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] ------provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 4460), [6AU] ------repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 4457), [6AU] ------State requirements for financial recovery from an individuals estate relative to any medical assistance under a State health plan (see H.R. 4249), [16JY] ------waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses, and provide for appropriate treatment of prisoners (see H.R. 3732), [23AP] SSI: reinstate the medical improvement test protection for certain low-income disabled children (see H.R. 3459), [12MR] States: permit use of funds under the State Children's Health Insurance Program for coverage of uninsured pregnant women (see H.R. 3837), [12MY] ------provide medical assistance to certain legal immigrant children and increase allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4323), [23JY] ------return primary responsibility for disaster relief to States, establish a private corporation to insure against risks and costs of disasters, and provide for Federal assistance for disaster response activities (see H.R. 3728), [23AP] Taxation: adjust for inflation income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] ------allow a refundable credit for certain Medicare premiums (see H.R. 4465, 4465), [6AU] ------allow credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 4167), [25JN] ------allow deduction for health insurance costs for individuals who are not eligible to participate in employer subsidized health plans (see H.R. 3475), [17MR] ------allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage (see H.R. 4472), [6AU] ------allow farmers option to declare taxable year in which production flexibility contract payments and crop insurance payments are included in gross income (see H.R. 4644), [25SE] ------allow small employers a credit against costs incurred in establishing qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3300), [26FE] ------deduction for health insurance premiums (see H.R. 3628), [1AP] ------disclose to employees the employer's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3777), [30AP] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] ------full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 4642), [25SE] ------increase income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3447), [12MR] ------lower exclusion percentage of deductions for medical care expenses (see H.R. 3449), [12MR] ------permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 4795), [10OC] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for medical expenses of certain older relatives (see H.R. 3600), [30MR] (see H.R. 4349), [29JY] ------prevent increase on variable annuities and other variable contracts (see H. Con. Res. 211), [11FE] ------provide tax-exempt status for organizations created by a State to provide property and casualty insurance coverage for property (see H.R. 4361), [30JY] ------reduce the marriage penalty, encourage health coverage, allow certain credits against the alternative minimum tax, increase the Social Security earnings limitation, and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4542), [10SE] ------reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] ------treatment of employers who maintain a self-insured health plan for their employees (see H.R. 4411), [5AU] ------treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, (see H.R. 3103), [27JA] ------treatment of medical savings accounts and health insurance costs of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 3816), [7MY] Tobacco products: allow group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to charge higher premiums to smokers (see H.R. 4600), [18SE] ------limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------provide crop insurance, extension services, and administration of price support and quota programs at no expense to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3664), [1AP] Veterans: improve access to health care services for certain Medicare-eligible veterans (see H.R. 3828), [12MY] ------payment of certain group life insurance benefits to terminally ill individuals (see H.R. 3993), [4JN] World War II: prohibit foreign insurance companies from doing business in the U.S. unless they disclose any financial dealings they had with individuals who survived or died in the Holocaust (see H.R. 3143), [3FE] ------recovery of insurance issued for victims of the Holocaust (see H.R. 3121), [28JA] (see H.R. 4826), [13OC] Motions Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Reports filed Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4058) (H. Rept. 105-632), [17JY] Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Dept. of HHS Additional Exceptions to the Imposition of Civil Money Penalties in Cases of Payments to Beneficiaries: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. 105- 772), [5OC] Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3869) (H. Rept. 105-682), [6AU] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105- 738), [23SE] Financial Services Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), [28JA] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] Medicare Home Health Care Interim Payment System Refinement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 105- 773), [5OC] Medicare Home Health Services--No Surety in Fight Against Fraud and Waste: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-821), [15OC] Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Membership Expansion: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 105- 774), [5OC] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3829), [12MY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3829) (H. Rept. 105-747), [25SE] INTELLIGENCE SERVICES Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3694), [21AP] ------authorizing (H.R. 3694), consideration (see H. Res. 420), [6MY] CIA: provide a process for agency employees to submit urgent concerns to Congress (see H.R. 3829), [12MY] Korczak, Boris: recognize and compensate for intelligence gathering services rendered during the cold war (see H.R. 3136), [28JA] Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] Conference reports Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3694), [5OC] Motions Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 3694), conference report, [7OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3694, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 420) (H. Rept. 105-511), [6MY] Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3829) (H. Rept. 105-747), [25SE] Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105-508), [5MY] INTELSAT see International Telecommunications Satellite Organization INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Bills and resolutions Chippewa Cree Tribe: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3658), [1AP] District of Columbia: eliminate congressional review of newly- passed laws and provide autonomy over budgets (see H.R. 3920), [20MY] [[Page 3093]] INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2400, provisions, [1AP], [6MY] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2400): corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] Conference reports Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Motions Enact (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------conference report, [22MY] INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] Bills and resolutions Government regulations: treatment of certain revenue-increasing rules as major rules (see H.R. 4297), [22JY] National Commission on Reforming and Simplifying the Federal Tax Code: establish (see H.R. 4038), [11JN] Reform (see H.R. 3493), [18MR] Restructure and reform (H.R. 2676): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 490), [24JN] Taxation: abatement of interest on underpayments by taxpayers in Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 3709), [22AP] ------allow designation of charity contributions on tax returns and establish the Checkoff for Charity Commission to ensure payment of contributions (see H.R. 4865), [20OC] ------allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 3104), [27JA] ------clarify the income and gift tax consequences of catching and returning record home run baseballs (see H.R. 4522), [9SE] ------eliminate marriage tax penalty (see H.R. 3443), [11MR] ------eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (see H.R. 3734), [28AP] ------increase standard deduction for married couples (see H.R. 3524), [19MR] ------liability of spouses on joint Federal income returns (see H.R. 3650), [1AP] ------reduce individual income tax rates, prohibit increases without a national referendum, simplify the tax code, eliminate the marriage penalty, establish return-free income tax filing, and eliminate corporate welfare (see H.R. 3620), [1AP] ------reduce individual tax preparation time (see H. Con. Res. 241), [11MR] ------reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] ------require advance notice and judicial consent before seizure and exclude civil damages for unauthorized collection actions from income (see H.R. 3277), [25FE] ------require the approval of a private panel relative to the seizure of property for the collection of taxes (see H.R. 3214), [12FE] ------restructure and replace the income tax system to meet national priorities (see H.R. 4700), [5OC] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 3097), [27JA] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), consideration (see H. Res. 472), [16JN] ------treatment of amounts received under State programs providing compensation for birth-related injuries (see H.R. 4139), [25JN] ------treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 3626), [1AP] ------treatment of the marriage tax penalty relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 3995), [4JN] ------waive interest and penalties for failure to file schedule D with a timely filed return (see H.R. 3885), [14MY] (see H.R. 3974), [22MY] Conference reports IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676), [24JN] Messages Abatement of Interest on Underpayments by Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas: President Clinton, [22JY] Motions Restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), [22MY] Restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, [25JN] Taxation: terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), [17JN] Reports filed Allow Individuals To Designate a Percentage of Their Tax Overpayments or To Make Contributions to Units of the National Park System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 755) (H. Rept. 105-482), [21AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 490) (H. Rept. 105-602), [24JN] Consideration of H.R. 3097, Tax Code Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 105-580), [16JN] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-599), [24JN] INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2676, provisions, [22MY] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2676): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 490), [24JN] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 2676), [24JN] Motions Enact (H.R. 2676), [22MY] ------conference report, [25JN] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2676, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 490) (H. Rept. 105-602), [24JN] Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105- 599), [24JN] INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS see Treaties and Agreements INTERNATIONAL ANTI-BRIBERY AND FAIR COMPETITION ACT Motions Enact (S. 2375), [9OC] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY Bills and resolutions Iran: withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant (see H.R. 3743), [29AP] (see H.R. 4851), [19OC] Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [6MY] INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT see World Bank INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS Bills and resolutions Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (see H. Res. 507), [21JY] Motions Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (H. Res. 507), [30JY] Reports filed Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) Special Authority Relative to Investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 105-658), [29JY] INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION OF JURISTS Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: report on the People's Republic of China and Tibet (see H. Con. Res. 283), [22MY] INTERNATIONAL CRIME CONTROL ACT Messages Provisions: President Clinton, [9JN] INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS Bills and resolutions China, Republic of: tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] ------require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] Electronic Fund Transfer Act: limit exchange rates in international wire transfers originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 4253), [16JY] ------require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 3726), [23AP] Financial institutions: insist that certain institutions uphold the trade liberalization commitments made by Asian countries receiving assistance from such institutions (see H.R. 3353), [5MR] Foreign trade: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] IMF: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to certain employees (see H.R. 3785), [30AP] ------eliminate spending cap adjustments for funding increases (see H.R. 4306), [22JY] ------encourage fundraising through private financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 207), [3FE] ------ensure transparency of operations (see H.R. 3331), [4MR] ------make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] ------prohibit funding until Iraq is expelled (see H.R. 3599), [30MR] ------quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 3114), [27JA] (see H.R. 3287), [26FE] (see H.R. 4150), [25JN] ------U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 3090), [27JA] International Financial Institution Reexamination and Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 4719), [7OC] Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] ------respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 328), [18SE] (see H. Con. Res. 350), [12OC] (see H. Res. 598), [14OC] Japan: eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (see H. Res. 392), [24MR] Mozambique: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 556), [25SE] (see H. Res. 610), [20OC] Southeast Asia: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] Messages Steps Taken To End Arab League Boycott of Israel: President Clinton, [3AU] Motions Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, [10OC] [[Page 3094]] Reports filed Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] IMF Quota Increase and Revised Borrowing Guidelines: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3114) (H. Rept. 105-454), [18MR] INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION REEXAMINATION AND REVIEW COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4719), [7OC] INTERNATIONAL LAW related term(s) Treaties and Agreements Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] Bills and resolutions Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] Nigeria: efforts to combat advance fee fraud schemes (see H.R. 3916), [20MY] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Treaties and agreements: provide for a judicial and administrative remedy for disputes arising under certain agreements with foreign entities (see H.R. 3578), [27MR] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Messages International Crime Control Act: President Clinton, [9JN] Motions Crime: strengthen prohibitions on international bribery and other corrupt practices (S. 2375), [9OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND related term(s) World Bank Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] ------require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] Employment: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to certain employees (see H.R. 3785), [30AP] Financial institutions: insist that certain institutions uphold the trade liberalization commitments made by Asian countries receiving assistance from such institutions (see H.R. 3353), [5MR] Foreign countries: make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] Interest rates: ensure rates on loans are comparable to other financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 273), [7MY] International economic relations: eliminate spending cap adjustments for funding increases (see H.R. 4306), [22JY] ------encourage fundraising through private financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 207), [3FE] ------limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] ------quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 3114), [27JA] (see H.R. 3287), [26FE] (see H.R. 4150), [25JN] Iraq: prohibit funding until expulsion (see H.R. 3599), [30MR] Operations: ensure transparency (see H.R. 3331), [4MR] U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 3090), [27JA] Reports filed IMF Quota Increase and Revised Borrowing Guidelines: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3114) (H. Rept. 105-454), [18MR] INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS related term(s) Foreign Policy Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] ------H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based government (see H. Con. Res. 336), [8OC] Africa: relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea (see H. Con. Res. 292), [19JN] Algeria: human rights violations (see H. Res. 347), [3FE] (see H. Res. 374), [2MR] Armed Forces: support while carrying out military action against Iraq in and around the Persian Gulf region (see H. Res. 612), [17DE] Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] Aviation: require congressional approval of civil aviation bilateral agreements (see H.R. 3741), [28AP] Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation status (see H. Con. Res. 237), [5MR] Chesimard, Joanne: extradition to the U.S. from Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 244), [17MR] Children and youth: international cooperation in cases involving the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (see H. Con. Res. 224), [25FE] China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 300), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 301), [17JY] ------participation in WHO (see H. Con. Res. 219), [12FE] (see H.J. Res. 126), [22JY] (see H. Con. Res. 334), [7OC] ------representation in international institutions (see H. Con. Res. 338), [8OC] ------tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] Clinton, President: reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 285), [3JN] ------reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con. Res. 285), consideration (see H. Res. 454), [3JN] Colleges and universities: improve international education at postsecondary institutions (see H.R. 3311), [3MR] Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish support program for victims of torture (see H.R. 3161), [4FE] ------implementation (see H.R. 4308), [22JY] Costa Rica: protection of lives and property rights from squatters (see H. Con. Res. 306), [23JY] Crime: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Res. 562), [1OC] Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H. Con. Res. 254), [30MR] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center (see H.R. 3985), [3JN] Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 252), [26MR] Dept. of State: seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with Estonia (see H.R. 4749), [8OC] ------approve international fishery agreement with Latvia (see H.R. 3460), [12MR] ------approve international fishery agreement with Lithuania (see H.R. 4750), [8OC] ------approve international fishery agreement with Poland (see H.R. 3461), [12MR] ------approve international fishery agreement with Poland (H.R. 3461), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 352), [15OC] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration (see H. Res. 383), [10MR] ------support broad-based agricultural and rural development in sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 3636), [1AP] (see H.R. 4283), [21JY] Global March Against Child Labor: support (see H. Res. 444), [21MY] IMF: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to certain employees (see H.R. 3785), [30AP] ------encourage fundraising through private financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 207), [3FE] ------ensure transparency of operations (see H.R. 3331), [4MR] ------make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] ------prohibit funding until Iraq is expelled (see H.R. 3599), [30MR] ------quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 3114), [27JA] (see H.R. 3287), [26FE] (see H.R. 4150), [25JN] ------U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 3090), [27JA] India: condemn nuclear tests (see H. Res. 439), [14MY] Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Con. Res. 258), [1AP] International Financial Institution Reexamination and Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 4719), [7OC] International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy (see H. Res. 425, 425), [7MY] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] ------prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] Japan: eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (see H. Res. 392), [24MR] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn launching of ballistic missile in Japanese air space (see H. Res. 526), [10SE] (see H. Res. 554), [24SE] [[Page 3095]] ------U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] ------NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] ------presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] Machal (organization): tribute to international corps of volunteers for efforts towards Israeli independence (see H. Con. Res. 268), [30AP] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see H. Con. Res. 347), [9OC] ------disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Mozambique: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 556), [25SE] (see H. Res. 610), [20OC] Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see H. Con. Res. 222), [12FE] Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 245), [17MR] Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture (see H.R. 4309), [22JY] Sierra Leone: human rights violations (see H. Res. 559), [28SE] Southeast Asia: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] U.N.: occupation of seat reserved for Burma by a representative of the National League for Democracy (see H. Res. 603), [15OC] ------promote full equality for Israel (see H.R. 3236), [12FE] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 295), [24JN] World Trade Organization: establish negotiating objectives relative to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession of State trading regimes (see H.R. 4288), [21JY] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction Cost-Sharing Arrangements: President Clinton, [16JN] Dayton Accords Implementation Policy Report: President Clinton, [29JY] Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] International Crime Control Act: President Clinton, [9JN] National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA], [21JY] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] Nuclear Weapons Testing in India: President Clinton, [13MY] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] U.S. Government Activities in the U.N.: President Clinton, [14SE] Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Motions Crime: strengthen prohibitions on international bribery and other corrupt practices (S. 2375), [9OC] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), [11MR] Reports filed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Africa Seeds of Hope Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), [6AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, Reconsider Decision by President Clinton To Be Formally Received in Tiananmen Square During Visit to the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 105-564), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] IMF Quota Increase and Revised Borrowing Guidelines: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3114) (H. Rept. 105-454), [18MR] International Fishery Agreement With Latvia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 105-613), [14JY] Investigation of Iranian Arms Shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 105-804), [9OC] Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] INTERNATIONAL TRADE Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: insist that certain institutions uphold the trade liberalization commitments made by Asian countries receiving assistance from such institutions (see H.R. 3353), [5MR] Foreign trade: reauthorize Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 4608), [23SE] IMF: ensure transparency of operations (see H.R. 3331), [4MR] ------U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 3090), [27JA] International Financial Institution Reexamination and Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 4719), [7OC] Turkmenistan: support assistance to build pipelines relative to resumption of natural gas exports (see H. Con. Res. 349), [10OC] Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] (see H.R. 3159), [4FE] World Trade Organization: establish negotiating objectives relative to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession of State trading regimes (see H.R. 4288), [21JY] Messages Steps Taken To End Arab League Boycott of Israel: President Clinton, [3AU] INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Bills and resolutions NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 3540), [24MR] INTERNATIONAL WHALING COMMISSION Bills and resolutions U.S. policy (see H. Res. 425), [7MY] INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] INTERPARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCES Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP], [12MY] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP], [18JN] INTERSTATE COMMERCE related term(s) Cargo Transportation Bills and resolutions Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] ------require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] Courts: require Federal and State courts to recognize a notarization from another State when it affects interstate commerce (see H.R. 4764), [9OC] Crime: prohibit unauthorized interstate or foreign transfer of counterfeit or authentic police badges (see H.R. 4282), [21JY] ------provide penalties for day care providers (see H.R. 4868), [20OC] ------provide penalties for murders of armored car crew members (see H.R. 3253), [24FE] Firearms: prohibit Internet and mail-order sales of ammunition without a license to deal in firearms and require licensed firearms dealers to record certain sales (see H.R. 4114), [23JN] Job Training Partnership Act: establish regional private industry councils for labor market areas that are located in more than one State (see H.R. 3271), [25FE] Reports filed Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION see Surface Transportation Board INTERSTATE COMPACTS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] Bills and resolutions Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: grant congressional consent (H.R. 629), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 511), [28JY] Conference reports Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629), [16JY] [[Page 3096]] Motions Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), [12MY] Reports filed Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-652), [28JY] INVESTMENTS related term(s) Securities Appointments Conferees: S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: allow members to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 3933), [21MY] Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign commerce (see H.R. 4353), [30JY] Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary (see H. Res. 451), [3JN] Commodity Exchange Act: limit CFTC authority to alter the regulation of certain hybrid instruments and swap agreements (see H.R. 4507), [6AU] Community development: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] ------provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Consumers: require brokers, dealers, investment companies and advisers to protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4479), [6AU] Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3265, 3276), [25FE] (see H.R. 3413), [10MR] (see H.R. 3454), [12MR] Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] Federal employees: allow use of medical savings accounts under health benefits program (see H.R. 3166), [5FE] Financial institutions: allow national banks to hold passive investments in certain subsurface rights (see H.R. 4348), [29JY] ------ensure consumer privacy protection (see H.R. 4388), [4AU] ------increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), consideration (see H. Res. 403), [30MR] (see H. Res. 428), [12MY] ------provide framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (see H.R. 4870), [20OC] ------streamline the regulation of depository institutions and safeguard confidential banking and credit union supervisory information (see H.R. 4364), [31JY] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration (see H. Res. 383), [10MR] FRS: broaden the range of discount window loans which may be used as collateral for Federal reserve notes (see H.R. 4359), [30JY] ------include money laundering activities in the consideration of certain applications (see H.R. 3760), [29AP] Immigration: permit aliens who join a limited partnership after the partnership's creation to qualify for a visa (see H.R. 4619), [24SE] Income: protect retirement security of individuals (see H.R. 3450), [12MR] Pensions: allow individuals the opportunity to provide for their retirement through S.A.F.E. accounts (see H.R. 3683), [1AP] ------ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of retirement benefits (see H.R. 4152), [25JN] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3662), [1AP] Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] SEC: limit collection of certain fees (see H.R. 4120), [23JN] (see H.R. 4213), [14JY] (see H.R. 4269), [17JY] ------require the improved disclosure of tax effects of portfolio transactions on mutual fund performance (see H.R. 4822), [13OC] Securities: judicial review of adoption of accounting principles applicable to issuers of federally-registered securities (see H.R. 3165), [5FE] Small business: provide grants to microenterprise organizations to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs (see H.R. 4179), [25JN] Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3412), [10MR] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into individual security accounts and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 4256), [16JY] (see H.R. 4824), [13OC] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4076), [17JN] ------establish pilot program for personalized retirement security through personal retirement savings accounts (see H.R. 3560), [26MR] ------investment of trust funds in marketable securities (see H.R. 3822), [7MY] (see H.R. 4033), [10JN] ------provide for accounts funded by surpluses in the budget and available for private investment in indexed funds (see H.R. 3456), [12MR] Taxation: allow a credit for certain corporations which have substantial employee ownership and encourage stock ownership by employees (see H.R. 3562), [26MR] ------allow capital gains treatment and exception from the uniform capitalization rules for certain timber (see H.R. 4330), [24JY] ------allow rollover contributions to individual retirement plans from deferred compensation plans maintained by States and local governments and allow State and local governments to maintain 401(k) plans (see H.R. 3554), [25MR] ------allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------applications for an exclusion of gain on certain sales of a principal residence by a surviving spouse (see H.R. 3541), [24MR] ------capital gains rates (see H.R. 4125), [24JN] (see H.R. 4454), [6AU] ------capital gains treatment on the transfer of a franchise (see H.R. 3641), [1AP] ------cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 3945), [22MY] ------depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 3500), [18MR] ------designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------election of deduction in lieu of a basis increase for debt secured by property with an original issue discount and held by a cash method taxpayer (see H.R. 3656), [1AP] ------eliminate capital gains tax (see H.R. 3860), [13MY] ------elimination of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3879), [14MY] ------encourage construction of luxury yachts (see H.R. 3536), [24MR] ------enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] ------establish medical security accounts (see H.R. 4649), [26SE] ------expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 4553), [11SE] ------improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------increase amount which may be contributed to defined contribution pension plans (see H.R. 3663), [1AP] ------inflation adjustment of the dollar limitation on the exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3953), [22MY] ------modify rules for determining whether a corporation is a cooperative housing corporation (see H.R. 4397), [4AU] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited by employer contributions to employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 4741), [8OC] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for medical expenses of certain older relatives (see H.R. 3600), [30MR] (see H.R. 4349), [29JY] ------prevent the conversion of ordinary income or short-term capital gain into income eligible for the long-term capital gain rates (see H.R. 3170), [5FE] ------promote job creation and expand small businesses in economically-distressed communities (see H.R. 3643), [1AP] ------promote retirement savings (see H.R. 3672), [1AP] (see H.R. 4823), [13OC] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] ------provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] ------repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3859), [13MY] ------S corporation reform (see H.R. 4285), [21JY] ------simplify individual capital gains tax (see H.R. 3623), [1AP] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------treatment of Alaska Native settlement trusts (see H.R. 4192), [25JN] ------treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes (see H.R. 4069), [17JN] ------treatment of certain liquidating distributions of a regulated investment company or real estate investment trust which are allowable as a deduction (see H.R. 3947), [22MY] ------treatment of certain transfers of assets and liabilities to a corporation (see H.R. 4852), [19OC] ------treatment of cooperative housing corporations and their shareholders (see H.R. 4386), [3AU] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3278), [25FE] (see H.R. 3307), [3MR] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 471), [16JN] ------treatment of individual investment accounts (see H.R. 3497), [18MR] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3102), [27JA] (see H.R. 3979), [3JN] ------treatment of nondeductible contributions to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 3225), [12FE] ------treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 3533), [24MR] (see H.R. 3558), [26MR] ------treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces relative to active duty time spent away from home (see H.R. 3861), [13MY] (see H.R. 3882), [14MY] ------treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] ------treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] ------waive interest and penalties for failure to file schedule D with a timely filed return (see H.R. 3885), [14MY] (see H.R. 3974), [22MY] Conference reports Education Savings and School Excellence Act (H.R. 2646), [15JN] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] [[Page 3097]] Messages Veto of H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: President Clinton, [21JY] Motions Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), [11MR] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (H.R. 3662), [9JN] Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), [22JY] Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), [7MY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), conference report, [18JN] Reports filed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423), [2MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 471) (H. Rept. 105-579), [16JN] Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] Credit Union Membership Access Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1151) (H. Rept. 105-472), [30MR] Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-577), [15JN] Financial Services Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), [28JA] International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] Make Percentage Limitations on Contributions to the Federal Employee Thrift Savings Plan Comparable to Amount Limitations on Elective Deferrals: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2526) (H. Rept. 105-809), [10OC] Private Trustee Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2592) (H. Rept. 105-663), [31JY] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act: Committee of Conference (House) (S. 1260) (H. Rept. 105-803), [9OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105- 640), [21JY] Small Business Investment Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3412) (H. Rept. 105-450), [17MR] IOWA Bills and resolutions Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] ------impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 457), [4JN] International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran (see H.R. 3743), [29AP] (see H.R. 4851), [19OC] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 4327), [24JY] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, [4MR], [16MR], [13MY], [17SE] Veto of H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: President Clinton, [24JN] Motions Foreign policy: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), [9JN] Reports filed Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 105-566), [4JN] Investigation of Iranian Arms Shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 105-804), [9OC] IRAN MISSILE PROLIFERATION SANCTIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2709): consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 457), [4JN] Messages Veto of H.R. 2709, Provisions: President Clinton, [24JN] Motions Enact (H.R. 2709), [9JN] Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 105-566), [4JN] IRAQ, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: support while carrying out military action against Iraq in and around the Persian Gulf region (see H. Res. 612), [17DE] Claims: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] Congress: authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] Democracy: support transition (see H.R. 4655), [29SE] (see H.R. 4664), [1OC] Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] ------relief of survivors of victims killed in helicopter shooting accident in Iraq (see H.R. 4061), [16JN] IMF: prohibit funding until Iraq is expelled (see H.R. 3599), [30MR] International relations: development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] Messages Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status: President Clinton, [24FE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, [4FE], [29JY] IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Education: establish a cultural and training program for disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (see H.R. 4293), [21JY] Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance to Northern Ireland and border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 4773), [9OC] Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] Immigration: waive certain inadmissibility grounds for aliens married to U.S. citizens relative to political activity in Ireland or Northern Ireland (see H.R. 4494), [6AU] Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 245), [17MR] IRISH AMERICANS Bills and resolutions Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY Bills and resolutions International economic relations: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] ------respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 328), [18SE] (see H. Con. Res. 350), [12OC] (see H. Res. 598), [14OC] Motions International economic relations: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, [10OC] IRRIGATION Bills and resolutions El Dorado Irrigation District: convey the Sly Park Dam and Reservoir (see H.R. 4048), [11JN] Navajo Indian irrigation project: use power allocated from the Colorado River storage project for on-farm uses (see H.R. 3235), [12FE] Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District: convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project (see H.R. 3677), [1AP] Reports filed Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] IRRIGATION PROJECT CONTRACT EXTENSION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] ISRAEL, STATE OF Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: reassert traditional U.S. opposition to unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State (see H. Con. Res. 345), [8OC] Foreign countries: funding for the construction of U.S. chancery facilities in Berlin and Jerusalem so that comparable rates of construction and occupation of the facilities are ensured (see H.R. 4181), [25JN] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] Machal (organization): tribute to international corps of volunteers for efforts towards Israeli independence (see H. Con. Res. 268), [30AP] Middle East: U.S. policy relative to Israeli concessions in peace process against their own self-interest (see H. Con. Res. 276), [13MY] U.N.: promote full equality for Israel (see H.R. 3236), [12FE] Messages Loan Guarantees to Israel Program: President Clinton, [25FE] National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA], [21JY] Steps Taken To End Arab League Boycott of Israel: President Clinton, [3AU] ISTOOK, ERNEST J., JR. (a Representative from Oklahoma) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors through certain family planning projects (see H.R. 4721), [7OC] ITALY, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions World War II: issue the ``Italy'' clasp for the Army Occupation Medal to certain veterans who served in the disputed Italy- Yugoslavia area (see H.R. 3141), [3FE] IVERSON, SHERRICE Bills and resolutions Crime: require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child sexual abuse to report such crimes to the [[Page 3098]] police (see H.R. 4531), [9SE] (see H.R. 4576), [15SE] JACKSON, JESSE L., JR. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 4718), [7OC] Dept. of HUD: establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance business (see H.R. 4145), [25JN] JACKSON LEE, SHEILA (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Medicare: require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 4680), [2OC] JACOB WETTERLING CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENDERS REGISTRATION ACT see Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offenders Registration Act JAILS see Correctional Institutions JAMESTOWN, OH Bills and resolutions Public lands: conveyance of Army Reserve Center to the Greeneview Local School District (see H.R. 3521), [19MR] JAPAN Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper markets (see H. Con. Res. 233), [4MR] International economic relations: eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (see H. Res. 392), [24MR] Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn launching of ballistic missile in Japanese air space (see H. Res. 526), [10SE] (see H. Res. 554), [24SE] ------U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] Reports filed Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), [25JN] JASPER, TX Bills and resolutions Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] JENKINS, WILLIAM L. (a Representative from Tennessee) Bills and resolutions introduced Music and dance: recognize the contributions of the cities of Bristol, TN, and Bristol, VA, and their people to the origins and development of country music (see H. Con. Res. 214), [11FE] Tariff: DEMT (see H.R. 3268), [25FE] JEWS Appointments Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., [23SE], [14OC] Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 206), [28JA] Dept. of State: seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] Eliach, Yaffa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4613), [23SE] Insurance: prohibit foreign insurance companies from doing business in the U.S. unless they disclose any financial dealings they had with individuals who survived or died in the Holocaust (see H.R. 3143), [3FE] Machal (organization): tribute to international corps of volunteers for efforts towards Israeli independence (see H. Con. Res. 268), [30AP] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3662), [1AP] Taxation: treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors (see H.R. 4563), [14SE] World War II: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and restitution of individual and communal property (see H. Res. 557), [28SE] ------recovery of insurance issued for victims of the Holocaust (see H.R. 3121), [28JA] (see H.R. 4826), [13OC] Messages National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA], [21JY] Motions Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (H.R. 3662), [9JN] JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT Bills and resolutions Employment: establish regional private industry councils for labor market areas that are located in more than one State (see H.R. 3271), [25FE] ------funding of incentive bonuses to certain job training providers that place large percentages of individuals in certain occupations (see H.R. 3272), [25FE] JOHN, CHRISTOPHER (a Representative from Louisiana) Bills and resolutions introduced Calcasieu Parish, LA: clarify the applicability of authority to release restrictions and encumbrances on certain property (see H.R. 4029), [10JN] Line Item Veto Act: direct savings toward reducing the public debt when used during Federal budget surplus years (see H.R. 3228), [12FE] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Appointments Board of Trustees, [2MR] JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS see Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts JOHNSON, EDDIE BERNICE (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced NSF: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of mathematics, science, and information technology (see H.R. 3496), [18MR] JOHNSON, JAY W. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Bills and resolutions introduced Courts: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin (see H.R. 3931), [21MY] JOHNSON, LAYFORD R. Bills and resolutions Layford R. Johnson Post Office, Eastover, SC: designate (see H.R. 4043), [11JN] JOHNSON, NANCY L. (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Arlington National Cemetery: establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial (see H.R. 3252), [24FE] Families and domestic relations: tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Tariff: nuclear fuel assemblies (see H.R. 3761, 3762), [30AP] Taxation: allow deduction for health insurance costs for individuals who are not eligible to participate in employer subsidized health plans (see H.R. 3475), [17MR] ------allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage (see H.R. 4472), [6AU] ------modify the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3290), [26FE] ------reduce the marriage penalty, encourage health coverage, allow certain credits against the alternative minimum tax, increase the Social Security earnings limitation, and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4542), [10SE] JOHNSON, SAM (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Budget: allow reductions in the discretionary spending limits to be used to offset tax cuts (see H.R. 3707), [22AP] Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4847), [16OC] Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 3912), [20MY] Tariff: finished petroleum derivatives (see H.R. 3422, 3423), [10MR] ------methyl tertiary-butyl ether (see H.R. 3421), [10MR] Taxation: establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing research expenses relative to academic medical centers and other qualified hospital research organizations (see H.R. 3815), [7MY] ------treatment of natural gas gathering lines (see H.R. 3913), [20MY] JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF see Department of Defense JOINT COMMITTEES see Committee on Economics (Joint); Committee on Taxation (Joint) JONES, ROXANNE H. Bills and resolutions Roxanne H. Jones Post Office, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4001), [5JN] JONES, WALTER B., JR. (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Radio: protect critical infrastructure radio systems from interference and promote efficient spectrum management of the private land mobile radio bands (see H.R. 4813), [12OC] Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces relative to active duty time spent away from home (see H.R. 3882), [14MY] JUDICIAL REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 1252): consideration (see H. Res. 408), [22AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1252, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 105-491), [22AP] JUDICIARY see Courts; Supreme Court JULIAN STANLEY WISE FOUNDATION Reports filed National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] JUNEAU, AK Bills and resolutions Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 4261), [16JY] Reports filed Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building, Juneau, AK: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 2032) (H. Rept. 105-656), [29JY] JUVENILE CRIME CONTROL AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 2073, provisions, [1OC], [5OC] [[Page 3099]] Motions Enact (S. 2073), [1OC] JUVENILES see Children and Youth KACZYNSKI, DAVID R. Bills and resolutions Taxation: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] KACZYNSKI, THEODORE Bills and resolutions Kaczynski, David R. and Patrik, Linda E.: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] KAKE, AK Reports filed Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] KAKE TRIBAL CORP. Reports filed Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] KAKE TRIBAL CORP. LAND EXCHANGE ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] KANJORSKI, PAUL E. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced Credit: repeal pending changes in the interest rates applicable to Federal family education loans (see H.R. 3291), [26FE] KANKAKEE, IL Bills and resolutions Army Reserve Center: conveyance (see H.R. 3856), [13MY] KANSAS Bills and resolutions Clifford R. Hope Post Office, Garden City, KS: designate (see H.R. 4774), [9OC] KAPTUR, MARCY (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: require consideration of percentage of work to be performed in the U.S. in the evaluation of contracts (see H.R. 3838), [12MY] Medicare: graduate medical education reimbursement for certain osteopathy training programs whose operation is assumed by another hospital (see H.R. 3914), [20MY] National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 3778), [30AP] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4562), [14SE] Taxation: disallow deductions for lobbying expenses relative to tobacco policy (see H.R. 4473), [6AU] KASICH, JOHN R. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Budget: provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority (see H.R. 4174), [25JN] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (see H. Con. Res. 284), [3JN] Social Security: provide for accounts funded by surpluses in the budget and available for private investment in indexed funds (see H.R. 3456), [12MR] States: provide tax credits for contributions to charitable organizations relative to delivery of welfare services (see H.R. 4255), [16JY] Reports filed Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 284) (H. Rept. 105-555), [3JN] KAZAKHSTAN, REPUBLIC OF Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] KELLY, SUE W. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: expand prohibition on stalking (see H.R. 3747), [29AP] ------increase penalties for taking children hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 3438), [11MR] Financial institutions: offer interest-bearing transaction accounts and negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest payments on demand deposits, and require FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 4082), [18JN] Insurance: require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 4737), [8OC] KENNEDY, JOSEPH P., II (a Representative from Massachusetts) Bills and resolutions introduced Credit: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any consumer reporting agency (see H.R. 4848), [16OC] Credit unions: require insured credit unions to meet the credit needs of the community served by the credit union (see H.R. 3439), [11MR] Nursing facilities: permit certain paid staff to provide feeding and hydration assistance to residents and ensure that individuals with a history of patient or resident abuse or criminal convictions are not employed (see H.R. 4686), [2OC] Research: increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see H.R. 3660), [1AP] Veterans: extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] KENNEDY, PATRICK J. (a Representative from Rhode Island) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4374), [31JY] Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 4290), [21JY] Health care professionals: establish liability for individuals practicing medicine without a license in connection with a group health plan (see H.R. 4225), [15JY] Housing: occupancy standards for federally assisted housing relative to drug and alcohol abusers (see H.R. 4543), [10SE] Law enforcement officers: increase the amount paid to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4544), [10SE] Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 3915), [20MY] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3169), [5FE] Rivers: recognize the importance of rivers to the U.S. and support preservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 261), [28AP] Taxation: encourage construction of luxury yachts (see H.R. 3536), [24MR] KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing and further defining criteria for capital repair, operation, and maintenance (see H.R. 3504), [19MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for performances sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (see H. Con. Res. 265), [29AP] Reports filed Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations and the Further Defining of Criteria for Capital Repairs, Operations, and Maintenance: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3504) (H. Rept. 105-533), [13MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Performances Sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-513), [6MY] KENNELLY, BARBARA B. (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Bills and resolutions introduced Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] Firearms: provide grants to improve safety and study effects of developing technology on firearms safety (see H.R. 3895), [19MY] Tariff: nuclear fuel assemblies (see H.R. 3763), [30AP] Taxation: prevent the conversion of ordinary income or short-term capital gain into income eligible for the long-term capital gain rates (see H.R. 3170), [5FE] ------repeal inflation adjustment provisions for income tax rates, standard deductions, and personal exemptions (see H.R. 3965), [22MY] KENTUCKY Bills and resolutions Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site: revise boundary (see H.R. 3883), [14MY] Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: transfer administrative jurisdiction to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3689), [1AP] KENYA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] KERN COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Forest Service: convey property in exchange for county lands suitable for inclusion in Sequoia National Forest (see H.R. 4023), [9JN] Reports filed Forest Service Property Conveyance in Kern County, CA, in Exchange for County Lands Suitable for Inclusion in the Sequoia National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4023) (H. Rept. 105-815), [12OC] KILDEE, DALE E. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Women: improve access to higher education opportunities (see H.R. 3293), [26FE] KIM, JAY (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 263), [28AP] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 262), [28AP] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn launching of ballistic missile in Japanese air space (see H. Res. 526), [10SE] [[Page 3100]] Reports filed Matter: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 105-797), [8OC] KIND, RON (a Representative from Wisconsin) Bills and resolutions introduced Congress: prohibit inclusion of legislative provisions and nonemergency spending in emergency appropriations legislation (see H.R. 3576), [27MR] KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR. Bills and resolutions Crime: prevent expenditure of Federal funds to investigate circumstances relating to death (see H.R. 4524), [9SE] District of Columbia: approve location of proposed memorial (see H.J. Res. 113), [4MR] Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see H.R. 3216), [12FE] Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 247), [19MR] Reports filed Approve Location of Proposed Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-589), [22JN] KING, PAT Bills and resolutions Pat King Post Office Building, Long Branch, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3612), [31MR] KING, PETER T. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Foreign countries: prohibit U.S. citizens from traveling through countries where U.S. passports are invalid (see H.R. 3611), [31MR] Insurance: allow group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to charge higher premiums to smokers (see H.R. 4600), [18SE] Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 245), [17MR] KINGSTON, JACK (a Representative from Georgia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Cumberland Island National Seashore and Wilderness: protect natural, cultural, and historical resources (see H.R. 4144), [25JN] Ecuador: human rights and due process violations (see H. Res. 353), [5FE] KINNEARY, JOSEPH P. Bills and resolutions Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4050), [11JN] Reports filed Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, OH: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 1800) (H. Rept. 105-619), [14JY] KIOWA COUNTY, CO Bills and resolutions Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4341), [28JY] Reports filed Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] KLECZKA, GERALD D. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Bills and resolutions introduced Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 3145), [3FE] Medicare: restore the non-applicability of private contracts for the provision of benefits (see H.R. 3126), [28JA] KLINK, RON (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Veterans Affairs: payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 3948), [22MY] Drugs: permit physicians to prescribe non-formulary drugs when medically indicated (see H.R. 4419), [6AU] Insurance: make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to general public (see H.R. 4418), [6AU] States: authorize Governors to limit receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 4475), [6AU] Telecommunications: provide funding for universal telecommunications services through creation of the Telecommunications Trust Fund (see H.R. 4474), [6AU] KLUG, SCOTT L. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Bills and resolutions introduced FCC: eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see H.R. 3171), [5FE] National Environmental Education Act: extend programs (see H.R. 3441), [11MR] KNOLLENBERG, JOE (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions introduced States: use of individuals other than merit-staffed or civil service employees in providing certain employment services (see H.R. 3994), [4JN] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] KOLBE, JIM (a Representative from Arizona) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on Social Security Reform (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4104), [22JN] Forest Service: policies on recreational shooting and archery ranges on Federal land (see H. Con. Res. 332), [2OC] Immigration: waive certain visa fees and modify schedule for implementation of certain border crossing restrictions (see H.R. 4116), [23JN] Law enforcement officers: protection of Federal officers who intervene in certain situations (see H.R. 3839), [12MY] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into individual security accounts and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 4256), [16JY] (see H.R. 4824), [13OC] Taxation: promote retirement savings (see H.R. 4823), [13OC] Conference reports Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4104), [1OC], [7OC] Reports filed Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-760), [1OC] ------Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-789), [7OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-592), [22JN] KORCZAK, BORIS Bills and resolutions Intelligence services: recognize and compensate for intelligence gathering services rendered during the cold war (see H.R. 3136), [28JA] KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: condemn launching of ballistic missile in Japanese air space (see H. Res. 526), [10SE] (see H. Res. 554), [24SE] ------U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] KOREA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 459), [5JN] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] KOREAN WAR related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Theissen, Chester G.: waive time limitations specified by law in order to award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3245), [12FE] KOSOVO see Serbia KUCINICH, DENNIS J. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced Business and industry: promote youth entrepreneurship education and training (see H.R. 4175), [25JN] Higher Education Act: establish an Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship (see H.R. 3840), [12MY] Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America'' to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University Slavics Collection (see H.R. 4083), [18JN] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] KUWAIT, STATE OF Messages National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, [4FE], [29JY] KYRGYZSTAN, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4606), [22SE] LA, KENT Bills and resolutions Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] LABELING related term(s) Product Safety Bills and resolutions Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), return to Senate (see H. Res. 601), [15OC] Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act: repeal preemption provision (see H.R. 4498), [6AU] LABOR see Employment LABOR UNIONS related term(s) Collective Bargaining Bills and resolutions Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (see H. Res. 507), [21JY] Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] ------require cancellation of contracts with repeat violators (see H.R. 3826), [11MY] ------require disclosure of certain payroll information (see H.R. 3827), [11MY] Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 4770), [9OC] NLRB: assert jurisdiction over horseracing and dogracing industries (see H.R. 3825), [11MY] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] [[Page 3101]] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Political campaigns: permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (see H.R. 4310), [22JY] Sports: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3817), [7MY] Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory (see H. Res. 595), [13OC] Motions Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (H. Res. 507), [30JY] Reports filed Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) Special Authority Relative to Investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 105-658), [29JY] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] LABOR-MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 4770), [9OC] LaFALCE, JOHN J. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Consumers: prevent credit card issuers from implementing unreasonable practices or penalties against card holders who pay balances in full (see H.R. 4410), [5AU] Financial institutions: ensure consumer privacy protection (see H.R. 4388), [4AU] ------monitor compliance with commitments made in connection with a merger or acquisition (see H.R. 4420), [6AU] Homeowners Protection Act: consumer protections relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 4435), [6AU] Motor vehicles: enhance advertising of terms and costs of car leases and permit consumer comparison of advertised lease offerings (see H.R. 4788), [10OC] New York Canal National Heritage Corridor: establish as an affiliated unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4430), [6AU] LaHOOD, RAY (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Clinton, President: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] FAA: reform Liaison and Familiarization Training Program (see H.R. 4530), [9SE] Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] Tariff: carbamic acid (U-9069) (see H.R. 3425), [10MR] ------DPX-E6758 (see H.R. 3427), [10MR] ------DPX-E9260 (see H.R. 3426), [10MR] ------rimsulfuron technical (see H.R. 3424), [10MR] Taxation: collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel sold on Indian lands (see H.R. 3966), [22MY] LAKE COUNTY, MN Bills and resolutions Coast Guard: conveyance of certain property to the Lake County Historical Society (see H.R. 4098), [19JN] LAKE COUNTY, OR Bills and resolutions Public lands: exchange (see H.R. 3569), [26MR] LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bills and resolutions Lake County, MN: Coast Guard conveyance of certain property to the Lake County Historical Society (see H.R. 4098), [19JN] LAKES Bills and resolutions Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: study on protection as a wilderness area (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] Georgia: transfer ownership and management of Blue Ridge, Nottely, and Chatuge Lakes to the Dept. of the Army (see H.R. 4462), [6AU] Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling (see H.R. 3887), [14MY] ------prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals (see H. Res. 418), [30AP] (see H. Res. 566), [1OC] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] National Lighthouse Center and Museum: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4623), [24SE] National Sea Grant College Program Act: exclude Lake Champlain from the definition of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 3260), [25FE] (see H.R. 3544), [24MR] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] Reports filed BWCAW Accessibility and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1739) (H. Rept. 105-500), [29AP] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] LAMBERTH, ROYCE C. Bills and resolutions President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (see H.J. Res. 107), [3FE] (see H. Res. 343), [28JA] ------prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (H.J. Res. 107), consideration (see H. Res. 345), [3FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] LAMPSON, NICK (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police (see H.R. 4531), [9SE] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center (see H.R. 3985), [3JN] Health: extend COBRA continuation health coverage for surviving spouses (see H.R. 4835), [14OC] LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT Bills and resolutions Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Government: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] LAND USE Bills and resolutions California: land exchange involving the Dept. of the Interior El Portal Administrative Site (see H.R. 4230), [15JY] Dept. of Agriculture: balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria used in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4319), [23JY] ------establish temporary enrollment priorities for the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4394), [4AU] Dept. of the Interior: collection of royalties from oil companies for drilling on public lands (see H.R. 3820), [7MY] ------purchase of the Wilcox ranch in Eastern Utah for management as a wildlife habitat (see H.R. 4289), [21JY] Financial institutions: allow national banks to hold passive investments in certain subsurface rights (see H.R. 4348), [29JY] Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] Historic buildings and sites: allow private ownership and use of certain secondary structures and surplus lands in national historical parks under certain conditions (see H.R. 4158), [25JN] Idaho Admission Act: amend relative to sale or lease of school land (see H.R. 4166), [25JN] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Merced County, CA: authorize the use of certain land for an elementary school (see H.R. 3220), [12FE] Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 4656, 4657), [1OC] New York: disposition of Governors Island (see H.R. 3884), [14MY] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] ------management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] Public lands: make certain Federal property is made available to States before other entities (see H.R. 3842), [12MY] (see H.R. 4010), [5JN] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Real property: private property owner rights (H.R. 992), consideration (see H. Res. 382), [10MR] Rural areas: pilot program to facilitate the protection and preservation of remaining open space and farmland in the mid- Atlantic States (see H.R. 3566), [26MR] Taxation: tax incentives for land sales for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4496), [6AU] ------treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on land subject to conservation easement (see H.R. 4301), [22JY] Utah: land exchange (see H.R. 3830), [12MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 992, Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 105-430), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] Sale or Lease of School Land in Idaho: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4166) (H. Rept. 105-705), [11SE] Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 992) (H. Rept. 105-424), [3MR] Utah Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3830) (H. Rept. 105-598), [24JN] LANGLEY, VA Bills and resolutions George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence: designate (see H.R. 3821), [7MY] LANGUAGES Bills and resolutions Bilingual Education Act: repeal (see H.R. 3720), [23AP] [[Page 3102]] Dept. of Education: conduct a study on the availability of educational instruction in the English language to student citizens in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 4766), [9OC] Education: establish a program to help children and youth learn English (see H.R. 3680), [1AP] (see H.R. 3892), [19MY] ------establish a program to help children and youth learn English (H.R. 3892), consideration (see H. Res. 516), [4AU] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3892, English Language Fluency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 105-675), [4AU] Establish Program To Help Children and Youth Learn English: Committee on Education and the Workplace (House) (H.R. 3892) (H. Rept. 105-587), [19JN] LANTOS, TOM (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: increase research of link between violence against animals and violence against humans (see H. Con. Res. 286), [3JN] Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries (see H.R. 4143), [25JN] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] World War II: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and restitution of individual and communal property (see H. Res. 557), [28SE] LARAMIE, WY Bills and resolutions Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 597), [14OC] LARGENT, STEVE (a Representative from Oklahoma) Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 3097), [27JA] LARUE COUNTY, KY Bills and resolutions Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site: revise boundary (see H.R. 3883), [14MY] LAS VEGAS, NV Bills and resolutions Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] Reports filed Lloyd D. George Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2225) (H. Rept. 105-518), [7MY] LATHAM, TOM (a Representative from Iowa) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Controlled Substances Act: civil liability for illegal manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances (see H.R. 4204), [14JY] Postal Service: prevent increase in postage rates (see H. Res. 452), [3JN] Tariff: sodium bentazon (see H.R. 3967), [22MY] LATIN AMERICA Bills and resolutions Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4302), [22JY] (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (see H.R. 4757), [9OC] Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical forests (H.R. 2870), consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [3AU] Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see H. Con. Res. 222), [12FE] Messages National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, [27AP], [19OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2870, Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] LaTOURETTE, STEVEN C. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4050), [11JN] LATVIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with Latvia (see H.R. 3460), [12MR] Messages U.S.-Latvia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [3FE] Reports filed International Fishery Agreement With Latvia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 105-613), [14JY] LAW ENFORCEMENT Appointments Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement, [18MY] Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC], [5OC] Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, [24JN] Bills and resolutions Abortion: protection of reproductive health services clinics (see H. Res. 358), [11FE] Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] Boyd, Joseph S.: clarify status as public safety officer relative to payment of death benefits (see H.R. 4589), [16SE] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 263), [28AP] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 262), [28AP] ------establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4347), [29JY] Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] Courts: limit jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to prison release orders (see H.R. 3718), [23AP] ------provide that persons closely related to certain judges may not be appointed as judges to the same court (see H.R. 3926), [21MY] Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 129), [16SE] ------death penalty sentencing for smuggling of certain drugs (see H.R. 3671), [1AP] ------establish Federal penalties for use of a law enforcement officer's weapon against the officer (see H.R. 4776), [9OC] ------identity fraud (see H.R. 3551), [25MR] (see H.R. 3601), [30MR] (see H.R. 4151), [25JN] ------improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (H.R. 2460), consideration (see H. Res. 368), [25FE] ------increase penalties for taking children hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 3438), [11MR] ------prohibit convicted felons from collecting damages for injuries suffered during the commission of a crime (see H.R. 4446), [6AU] ------prohibit unauthorized interstate or foreign transfer of counterfeit or authentic police badges (see H.R. 4282), [21JY] ------provide State grants for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 4026), [10JN] ------reauthorize funding for grant program to encourage arrest policies relative to domestic violence (see H.R. 3901), [19MY] ------require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police (see H.R. 4531), [9SE] (see H.R. 4576), [15SE] Crime Control Act: prohibit waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age (see H.R. 4532), [9SE] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center (see H.R. 3985), [3JN] Dept. of Defense: prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3303), [3MR] ------constitutional amendment to establish an elected Officer of the U.S. with the responsibilities of the Attorney General (see H.J. Res. 127), [6AU] ------provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] ------require election of Attorney General (see H. Con. Res. 323), [6AU] ------State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding (see H.R. 4440), [6AU] Dept. of Transportation: assess available technologies for establishing a system to access motor vehicle driving records (see H.R. 3555), [25MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require notification and allow local law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes and search for missing patients at VA medical facilities (see H.R. 4609), [23SE] Drug abuse: combat methamphetamine abuse (see H.R. 4315), [23JY] Drugs: conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving similar amounts of cocaine base (see H.R. 3898), [19MY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] ------increase penalties for certain offenses and enhance law enforcement efforts (see H.R. 3858), [13MY] (see H.R. 4617), [24SE] ------provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 4599), [18SE] Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 3811), [7MY] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] Federal aid programs: correct law relative to termination of benefits for convicted persons (see H.R. 3096), [27JA] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), consideration (see H. Res. 408), [22AP] [[Page 3103]] Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 4290), [21JY] ------encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] ------prohibit Internet and mail-order sales of ammunition without a license to deal in firearms and require licensed firearms dealers to record certain sales (see H.R. 4114), [23JN] ------require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement officials and a waiting period before purchase of a handgun (see H.R. 4233), [15JY] Foreign banks: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] Health care professionals: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] ------training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] Law enforcement officers: ensure that States provide due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 4681), [2OC] ------establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] ------increase the amount paid to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4544), [10SE] ------protection of Federal officers who intervene in certain situations (see H.R. 3839), [12MY] ------reduce local matching amount to ensure more local communities qualify for grants to hire additional police officers (see H.R. 4734), [8OC] ------tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service (see H. Res. 422), [7MY] Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] Nigeria: efforts to combat advance fee fraud schemes (see H.R. 3916), [20MY] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3169), [5FE] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] OSHA: require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 2369), consideration (see H. Res. 377), [4MR] Public Safety and Community Policing Grants: reauthorize (see H.R. 4743), [8OC] Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see H.R. 4090), [19JN] Schools: establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] Senior citizens: warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud and provide with information that will help them protect themselves (see H.R. 3134), [28JA] Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 597), [14OC] Taxation: provide exemptions relative to public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4346), [29JY] Telephones: promote and enhance use of 911 emergency services and encourage construction and operation of cellular telephone networks (see H.R. 3844), [12MY] ------require wireless services providers to itemize calls on subscribers' bills (see H.R. 4493), [6AU] Volunteer workers: eliminate the requirement that fingerprints be supplied for background checks (see H.R. 3398), [5MR] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Messages International Crime Control Act: President Clinton, [9JN] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [3MR] Motions Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (S. 493), [26FE] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (S. 2073), [1OC] Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] Reports filed Care for Police Survivors Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Collection of Data on Law Enforcement Traffic Stops: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 118) (H. Rept. 105-435), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 1252, Judicial Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 105-491), [22AP] Consideration of H.R. 2369, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 105-427), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 2460, Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 105-421), [25FE] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] Dept. of Justice Appropriations: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3303) (H. Rept. 105-526), [12MY] Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Judicial Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1252) (H. Rept. 105-478), [1AP] Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 105-667), [31JY] Speed Trafficking Life in Prison Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105-711), [14SE] Termination of Federal Aid Program Benefits for Convicted Persons: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3096) (H. Rept. 105-446), [17MR] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-514), [6MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-512), [6MY] Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3844) (H. Rept. 105-768), [2OC] Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2369) (H. Rept. 105-425), [3MR] Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2460) (H. Rept. 105-418), [24FE] LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Appointments Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement, [18MY] Bills and resolutions Boyd, Joseph S.: clarify status as public safety officer relative to payment of death benefits (see H.R. 4589), [16SE] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 263), [28AP] ------establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4347), [29JY] ------tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (see H. Con. Res. 311), [27JY] ------use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 310), [27JY] Capitol Police: increase mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 4415), [5AU] Crime: establish Federal penalties for use of a law enforcement officer's weapon against the officer (see H.R. 4776), [9OC] ------prohibit unauthorized interstate or foreign transfer of counterfeit or authentic police badges (see H.R. 4282), [21JY] Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study on improving the safety of persons present at roadside emergencies (see H.R. 4171), [25JN] Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H. Con. Res. 327), [18SE] Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 4201), [14JY] (see H.R. 4299), [22JY] Firearms: encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] ------require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement officials and a waiting period before purchase of a handgun (see H.R. 4233), [15JY] GSA: Federal Protective Service reform (see H.R. 4034), [10JN] Heroism: tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service (see H. Res. 422), [7MY] Income: increase the amount paid to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4544), [10SE] Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building, Oxon Hill, MD: designate (see H.R. 4516), [6AU] Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] Local government: reduce local matching amount to ensure more local communities qualify for grants to hire additional police officers (see H.R. 4734), [8OC] Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 317), [4AU] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3169), [5FE] Public Safety and Community Policing Grants: reauthorize (see H.R. 4743), [8OC] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] ------establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see H.R. 4090), [19JN] [[Page 3104]] Safety: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] ------protection of Federal officers who intervene in certain situations (see H.R. 3839), [12MY] Schools: ensure safety by increasing police presence (see H.R. 4224), [15JY] States: ensure that due process is provided in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 4681), [2OC] Taxation: provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 4381), [3AU] ------provide exemptions relative to public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4346), [29JY] U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut (see H.R. 4354), [30JY] Motions Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty (S. 1525), [10OC] Safety: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] Reports filed Collection of Data on Law Enforcement Traffic Stops: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 118) (H. Rept. 105-435), [11MR] Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 218) (H. Rept. 105-819), [14OC] Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 105-667), [31JY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-514), [6MY] LAWYERS AND ATTORNEYS Appointments Conferees: S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions Computers: provide that actions, including ones to recover damages, resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met (see H.R. 4240), [16JY] Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 3577), [27MR], (see H.R. 4286), [21JY] ------enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class action lawsuits (see H.R. 3789), [5MY] ------enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class action lawsuits (H.R. 3789), consideration (see H. Res. 560), [1OC] ------establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos exposure personal injury claims (see H.R. 3905), [20MY] ------establish rules for proportionality between the amount of punitive damages and the amount of economic loss (see H.R. 4785), [10OC] ------independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 3464), [12MR] ------make minor and technical amendments relative to Federal criminal law and procedure (see H.R. 4651), [28SE] ------provide that persons closely related to certain judges may not be appointed as judges to the same court (see H.R. 3926), [21MY] Crime: reauthorize funding for court-appointed advocates for victims of child abuse, training programs on child abuse for judicial personnel and attorneys, and video taping of child victim testimony (see H.R. 3902), [19MY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: direct payment of attorneys' fees in awards of past-due benefits (see H.R. 3444), [12MR] Executive Office of the President: President Clinton's use of legal staff for personal legal issues (see H. Res. 397), [25MR] Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: restore the stenographic preference for recording depositions (see H.R. 4221), [15JY] Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (see H.R. 3528), [23MR] Kaczynski, David R. and Patrik, Linda E.: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] National Black Law Students Association: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 231), [3MR] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (see H.J. Res. 107), [3FE] (see H. Res. 343), [28JA] ------prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (H.J. Res. 107), consideration (see H. Res. 345), [3FE] Religion: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3288), [26FE] Small business: protection from litigation excesses (see H.R. 3382), [5MR] Taxation: require the approval of a private panel relative to the seizure of property for the collection of taxes (see H.R. 3214), [12FE] ------treatment of gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 4031), [10JN] Tobacco products: limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] Conference reports Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] Motions Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), [22JY] Reports filed Alternative Dispute Resolution Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3528) (H. Rept. 105-487), [21AP] Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3789) (H. Rept. 105-702), [10SE] Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3789, Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 560) (H. Rept. 105-758), [1OC] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act: Committee of Conference (House) (S. 1260) (H. Rept. 105-803), [9OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105- 640), [21JY] LAZIO, RICK (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: provide penalties for day care providers (see H.R. 4868), [20OC] Dept. of HUD: modernize requirements and establish consensus process for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3634), [1AP] Education: increase the number of qualified early child care professionals through a student loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 3727), [23AP] Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 208), [4FE] ------expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] ------use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing conversions for elderly persons (see H.R. 3635), [1AP] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] ------coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services for certain women screened under federally funded programs (see H.R. 3779), [30AP] Medicare: permit the replacement of health insurance policies for certain disabled beneficiaries even if the replacement policies duplicate Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4710), [6OC] LEACH, JAMES A. (a Representative from Iowa) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Bankruptcy: revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 4239), [16JY] (see H.R. 4393), [4AU] Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see H.R. 4005), [5JN] Ericson, Leif: mint coins in conjunction with Iceland in commemoration of the millennium of the discovery of the New World (see H.R. 4624), [24SE] Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] ------prevent personal financial information from being obtained under false pretenses (see H.R. 4321), [23JY] ------provide framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (see H.R. 4870), [20OC] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] FRS: broaden the range of discount window loans which may be used as collateral for Federal reserve notes (see H.R. 4359), [30JY] IMF: quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 3114), [27JA] Political campaigns: prohibit contributions by foreign nationals in Federal election campaigns (see H.R. 4869), [20OC] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3662), [1AP] Taxation: increase amount which may be contributed to defined contribution pension plans (see H.R. 3663), [1AP] Reports filed Credit Union Membership Access Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1151) (H. Rept. 105-472), [30MR] Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] Financial Contract Netting Improvement Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4393) (H. Rept. 105-688), [9SE] Financial Information Privacy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4321) (H. Rept. 105-701), [9SE] [[Page 3105]] Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Service (House) (H.R. 217) (H. Rept. 105-407), [27JA], [3MR] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] IMF Quota Increase and Revised Borrowing Guidelines: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3114) (H. Rept. 105-454), [18MR] Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1756) (H. Rept. 105-608), [14JY] Money Laundering Deterrence Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 105-611), [14JY] LEE, NANCY Bills and resolutions Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] LEE, RICHARD C. Reports filed Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 105-615), [14JY] LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT Bills and resolutions Appropriations: making (see H.R. 4112), [23JN] ------making (H.R. 4112), consideration (see H. Res. 489), [24JN] ------making (H.R. 4112), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 550), [23SE] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] GAO: reform appointment process for the Comptroller General and Deputy Comptroller General (see H.R. 4296), [22JY] Government: status of Executive orders that infringe on the powers and duties of Congress or are not specifically funded (see H. Con. Res. 236), [5MR] Conference reports Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 4112), [22SE] Motions Appropriations: making (H.R. 4112), [25JN], [15SE] Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 550) (H. Rept. 105-741), [23SE] Consideration of H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 105-601), [24JN] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-734), [22SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-595), [23JN] LELAND, MICKEY (a former Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions relative to Education: establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs (see H.R. 4665), [1OC] LEONARD, JAMES T., SR. Bills and resolutions James T. Leonard, Sr., Post Office, Garwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3810), [7MY] LETHAL DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 4006): consideration (see H. Res. 535), [14SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4006, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712), [14SE] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4006) (H. Rept. 105-683), [6AU] LEVIN, SANDER M. (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] States: expand eligibility for, and strengthen administrative financing of, the unemployment compensation program and improve the solvency of State accounts in the Unemployment Trust Fund (see H.R. 3697), [21AP] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 295), [24JN] LEWINSKY, MONICA S. Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] ------resignation (see H. Res. 531), [11SE] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] House of Representatives: printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] Motions Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545), [23SE] Reports filed Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] LEWIS, JERRY (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Bono, Sonny: tribute (see H. Res. 338), [27JA] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Reports filed Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] LEWIS, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced Ecology and environment: promote environmental justice, public health, and pollution reduction efforts (see H.R. 4584), [16SE] LEWIS, RON (a Representative from Kentucky) Bills and resolutions introduced Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site: revise boundary (see H.R. 3883), [14MY] Tobacco products: provide crop insurance, extension services, and administration of price support and quota programs at no expense to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3664), [1AP] LIBERIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Immigration: adjust status of certain nationals (see H.R. 3915), [20MY] LIBRARIES Bills and resolutions Computers: installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access (see H.R. 3177), [11FE] Congressional Research Service: make certain information available to the public on the Internet (see H.R. 3131), [28JA] FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 3790), [5MY] Telecommunications: require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Telephones: reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications services to schools, libraries, and certain health care facilities (see H.R. 4324), [23JY] USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America'' to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University Slavics Collection (see H.R. 4083), [18JN] Reports filed Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS related term(s) Congressional Research Service Bills and resolutions Coins: mint in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 3790), [5MY] Congressional Research Service: make certain information available to the public on the Internet (see H.R. 3131), [28JA] LINCOLN, ABRAHAM (16th President of the United States) Reports filed Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3482) (H. Rept. 105-654), [29JY] LINDER, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] Courts: enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class action lawsuits (H.R. 3789), consideration (see H. Res. 560), [1OC] Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R. 4006), consideration (see H. Res. 535), [14SE] Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), consideration (see H. Res. 508), [22JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] Elrod, Jack: tribute (see H. Res. 437), [14MY] Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration (see H. Res. 383), [10MR] [[Page 3106]] New Year's Day: designate day of observance in year 2000 (see H.J. Res. 130), [25SE] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3789, Class Action Jurisdiction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 560) (H. Rept. 105-758), [1OC] Consideration of H.R. 4006, Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 535) (H. Rept. 105-712), [14SE] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Consideration of H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 508) (H. Rept. 105-641), [22JY] LINE ITEM VETO ACT Bills and resolutions Budget: direct savings toward reducing the public debt when used during Federal budget surplus years (see H.R. 3228), [12FE] LIPINSKI, WILLIAM O. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Aviation: require congressional approval of civil aviation bilateral agreements (see H.R. 3741), [28AP] Taxation: treatment of medical savings accounts and health insurance costs of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 3816), [7MY] LITERATURE related term(s) Arts and Humanities Bills and resolutions Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration (see H. Res. 390), [24MR] Reports filed Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), [24MR] Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), [18MR] LITHUANIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with Lithuania (see H.R. 4750), [8OC] Messages U.S.-Lithuania Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC. Bills and resolutions Toms River, NJ: tribute to the Toms River East American Little League team (see H. Res. 524), [9SE] LITTLE ROCK, AR Bills and resolutions Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] LIVINGSTON, BOB (a Representative from Louisiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] ------H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 128), [16SE] (see H.J. Res. 133), [9OC] (see H.J. Res. 134), [12OC] (see H.J. Res. 135), [14OC] (see H.J. Res. 136), [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 137), [19OC] ------making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3579), [27MR] ------making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (see H.R. 3580), [27MR] Political campaigns: terminate public financing of Presidential election campaigns (see H.R. 3098), [27JA] Conference reports Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4328), [19OC] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions (H.R. 3579), [30AP] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 4112), [22SE] Reports filed Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-825), [19OC] Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-504), [30AP] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3579) (H. Rept. 105-469), [27MR] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1998: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-475), [31MR] Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-600), [24JN] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-642), [23JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-662), [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-722), [16SE] Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-590), [22JN] Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3580) (H. Rept. 105-470), [27MR] LOBBYISTS Bills and resolutions Taxation: disallow deductions for lobbying expenses relative to tobacco policy (see H.R. 4473), [6AU] LoBIONDO, FRANK A. (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced Gambling: require certain notices in any mailing using a game of chance for the promotion of a product or service (see H.R. 4340), [28JY] LOCAL GOVERNMENT related term(s) Federal Aid Programs Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: reform the conservation reserve program relative to treatment of nonprofit organizations renting land from a State or political subdivision (see H.R. 3451), [12MR] Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Bankruptcy: limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (see H.R. 3693), [21AP] Clinton, President: address issue of school violence (see H. Con. Res. 287), [5JN] ------address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 512), [29JY] Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities: establish (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] ------reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons (see H.R. 4039), [11JN] Courts: limit Federal authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3182), [11FE] Crime: establish Federal penalties for use of a law enforcement officer's weapon against the officer (see H.R. 4776), [9OC] Dept. of Justice: provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] ------State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding (see H.R. 4440), [6AU] Dept. of the Interior: prohibit charging of fees for certain uses of sand, gravel, and shell resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3972), [22MY] District of Columbia: eliminate congressional review of newly- passed District laws (see H.R. 4055), [11JN] ------eliminate congressional review of newly-passed laws and provide autonomy over budgets (see H.R. 3920), [20MY] ------improve adoption system (see H.R. 4792), [10OC] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 4380), [3AU] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4380), consideration (see H. Res. 517), [5AU] ------provide budget autonomy (see H.R. 4054), [11JN] ------reform certain retirement programs (see H.R. 4568), [15SE] ------scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), consideration (see H. Res. 413), [29AP] Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 4630), [25SE] Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens' associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 3627), [1AP] ------cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] Education: assist urban and rural local education agencies in raising the academic achievement of all students (see H.R. 3813), [7MY] ------dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] [[Page 3107]] ------encourage local agencies to work with the private sector to provide care to children under compulsory school attendance age (see H.R. 3129), [28JA] ------ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled children (see H.R. 3930), [21MY] ------establish professional development partnerships (see H.R. 3115), [27JA] ------grants to local educational agencies for additional teachers and facilities to accommodate disruptive students (see H.R. 4833), [14OC] ------later starting times for secondary school classes (see H. Con. Res. 296), [24JN] ------provide flexibility to local agencies that develop voluntary public and private parental choice programs (see H.R. 3742), [28AP] ------provide grants to local agencies that agree to later starting times for secondary school classes (see H.R. 4131), [24JN] ------provide grants to local educational agencies to promote certain education initiatives (see H.R. 4864), [20OC] ------provide States with options relative to receipt of Federal block grant funds (see H.R. 4779), [9OC] ------require local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing for secondary school students (see H.R. 4378), [31JY] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 3248), [24FE] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] Employment: limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3958), [22MY] Executive Office of the President: implementation of Executive Orders relative to Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4422), [6AU] Families and domestic relations: increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] Fire prevention: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local governments in improving public safety against fire and fire- related hazards (see H.R. 4229), [15JY] Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 4290), [21JY] Floods: ensure that States and localities can quickly and safely remove flood debris (see H.R. 4128), [24JN] Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4196), [14JY] (see H.R. 4232), [15JY] (see H. Con. Res. 299), [16JY] ------streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] Immigration: permit local educational agencies to waive reimbursement for aliens granted nonimmigrant status to attend public secondary schools (see H.R. 4416), [6AU] Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4437), (see H.R. 4463), [6AU] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 4491), [6AU] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] ------reduce local matching amount to ensure more local communities qualify for grants to hire additional police officers (see H.R. 4734), [8OC] New Castle, NH: land conveyance (see H.R. 4614), [23SE] Nonprofit organizations: exempt from certain liability requirements relative to rights-of-way on public lands (see H.R. 3187), [11FE] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3169), [5FE] Privacy: prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transfering, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (see H.R. 4470), [6AU] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] Railroads: permit State and local governments to adopt or enforce certain speed limits for trains (see H.R. 3812), [7MY] Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see H.R. 4635), [25SE] Religion: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3288), [26FE] Sports: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3817), [7MY] States: authorize Governors to limit receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 4475), [6AU] Taxation: allow certain senior citizens a deduction for State and local real property taxes and provide for the establishment of senior citizen real property tax accounts (see H.R. 4713), [7OC] ------allow rollover contributions to individual retirement plans from deferred compensation plans maintained by States and local governments and allow State and local governments to maintain 401(k) plans (see H.R. 3554), [25MR] ------allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4316), [23JY] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes (see H.R. 4069), [17JN] Tobacco products: specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] Transportation: provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] Union Gap, WA: increase local management and control of Fullbright Park (see H.R. 3574), [27MR] Virgin Islands: allow self-determination of number of members on the legislature and number of such members constituting a quorum (see H.R. 4313), [23JY] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Motions District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), [30AP], [4MY] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] Reports filed American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 4380, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 105-679), [5AU] Consideration of S. 1502, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] Dept. of the Interior Prohibition on Charging of Fees for Certain Uses of Sand, Gravel, and Shell Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3972) (H. Rept. 105-766), [2OC] District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4380) (H. Rept. 105-670), [3AU] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] Reclamation Project Facilities Conveyance to Local Water Authorities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 105-785), [6OC] Transfer of Certain Public Lands or National Forest Lands for Use as Elementary or Secondary Schools: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2223) (H. Rept. 105-693), [9SE] LOFGREN, ZOE (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 3577), [27MR] Education: later starting times for secondary school classes (see H. Con. Res. 296), [24JN] ------provide grants to local agencies that agree to later starting times for secondary school classes (see H.R. 4131), [24JN] Taxation: treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 4476), [6AU] Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory (see H. Res. 595), [13OC] LONG BRANCH, NJ Bills and resolutions Pat King Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3612), [31MR] LORTON, VA Bills and resolutions GSA: assume title to the Lorton Correctional Complex for ultimate disposal of property after closure (see H.R. 4523), [9SE] LOS ANGELES, CA Bills and resolutions Abraham Lincoln Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3482), [17MR] Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] Reports filed Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3482) (H. Rept. 105-654), [29JY] LOUISIANA Bills and resolutions Calcasieu Parish, LA: clarify the applicability of authority to release restrictions and encumbrances on certain property (see H.R. 4029), [10JN] [[Page 3108]] El Camino Real de los Tejas: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 4724), [7OC] Minerals Management Service: grant Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field (see H.R. 4604), [18SE] LOWEY, NITA M. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Abortion: protection of reproductive health services clinics (see H. Res. 358), [11FE] Diseases: increase funding and authority of Depts. of HHS and Education relative to asthma programs (see H.R. 4654), [28SE] Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: improve and strengthen (see H.R. 3665), [1AP] Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education and training assistance (see H.R. 3802), [6MY] Health care professionals: training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Con. Res. 258), [1AP] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3716), [23AP] Social Security: determination of benefit amounts relative to provision of child care or care to a chronically ill dependent relative (see H.R. 4456), [6AU] ------eliminate waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce (see H.R. 4458), [6AU] ------increase widow's and widower's insurance benefits by reason of delayed retirement (see H.R. 4459), [6AU] ------provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 4460), [6AU] ------repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 4457), [6AU] World War II: recognition of American civilian POW (see H. Res. 555), [25SE] LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Reports filed Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] LUCAS, FRANK D. (a Representative from Oklahoma) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Agriculture: provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 4409), [5AU] LUMBER INDUSTRY related term(s) Forests; Wood Bills and resolutions Forest Service: address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Government regulations: modify the requirements for paying Federal timber sale receipts (see H.R. 4267), [17JY] Taxation: allow capital gains treatment and exception from the uniform capitalization rules for certain timber (see H.R. 4330), [24JY] ------treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 4126), [24JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] LUTHER, BILL (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access to microcredit (see H. Res. 475), [17JN] Motion pictures: prohibit movies in which a tobacco company has paid to have its tobacco product featured (see H.R. 3457), [12MR] MACHAL (organization) Bills and resolutions Israel: tribute to international corps of volunteers for efforts towards Israeli independence (see H. Con. Res. 268), [30AP] MAGAZINER, IRA Bills and resolutions President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (see H.J. Res. 107), [3FE] (see H. Res. 343), [28JA] ------prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (H.J. Res. 107), consideration (see H. Res. 345), [3FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] MAGAZINES see Publications MAINE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] Bills and resolutions East Boothbay Harbor: deauthorize remainder of project (see H.R. 3737), [28AP] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: grant congressional consent (H.R. 629), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 511), [28JY] Conference reports Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629), [16JY] Motions Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), [12MY] Reports filed Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-652), [28JY] MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Bills and resolutions McGwire, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 520), [9SE] Ripken, Cal, Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 568), [2OC] Sosa, Sammy: tribute (see H. Res. 534), [14SE] (see H. Res. 536), [15SE] Taxation: clarify the income and gift tax consequences of catching and returning record home run baseballs (see H.R. 4522), [9SE] MALONEY, CAROLYN B. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Children's Development Commission: establish (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 252), [26MR] Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Insurance: require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage of annual mammograms and prostate cancer screening tests (see H.R. 4333), [24JY] National Museum of Women's History Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 4722), [7OC] Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal property under certain conditions (see H.R. 4628), [25SE] ------ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] ------support breastfeeding of newborns and encourage employers to establish workplace lactation programs (see H.R. 3531), [24MR] MALONEY, JAMES H. (a Representative from Connecticut) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., [23SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Education: encourage use of school resource officers (see H.R. 4009), [5JN] Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] Taxation: allow a deduction for post-secondary tuition and related expenses in lieu of Hope and Lifetime Learning credits (see H.R. 4072), [17JN] ------allow vendor refunds of Federal excise taxes on kerosene used in unvented heaters for home heating purposes (see H.R. 4687), [2OC] ------treatment of employers who maintain a self-insured health plan for their employees (see H.R. 4411), [5AU] Weir Farm National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land for the development of visitor and administrative facilities (see H.R. 3383), [5MR] MALVERN, PA Bills and resolutions Valley Forge National Historical Park: authorize addition of the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, PA (see H.R. 3746), [29AP] MANDATES INFORMATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3534): consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3534, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105- 515), [7MY] MANDELA, NELSON R. (President, South Africa) Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela (see H. Con. Res. 326), [14SE] Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 3156), [4FE] MANHATTAN, NY see New York, NY MANKINS, DAVE Bills and resolutions Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] MANTON, THOMAS J. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced CERCLA: reauthorize (see H.R. 3595), [30MR] Crime: provide penalties for murders of armored car crew members (see H.R. 3253), [24FE] Greece: tribute to inhabitants of the Dodecanesian Islands for their stance in fighting fascism and preserv [[Page 3109]] ing democratic values and beliefs (see H. Con. Res. 259), [1AP] New York, NY: prepare an environmental impact statement to evaluate the impact of slot exemptions for operation of new air services at LaGuardia Airport (see H.R. 3179), [11FE] (see H.R. 4117), [23JN] MANZULLO, DONALD A. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] Bills and resolutions introduced Children and youth: parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] Courts: impose certain conditions relative to the appointment of masters in Federal actions (see H.R. 3183), [11FE] ------limit Federal authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3182), [11FE] Medicaid: deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] Taxation: allow physicians and dentists to use the cash basis of accounting for income tax purposes (see H.R. 4132), [24JN] ------constitutional amendment to prohibit courts from levying or increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 110), [11FE] ------repeal information reporting requirement imposed on educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits (see H.R. 3127), [28JA] MARINE CORPS see Department of Defense MARINE MAMMALS Bills and resolutions Bering Sea: actions to stop poaching of marine resources and use of illegal high seas driftnets (see H. Res. 470), [15JN] International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy (see H. Res. 425), [7MY] MARINE RESOURCES Bills and resolutions Bering Sea: actions to stop poaching of marine resources and use of illegal high seas driftnets (see H. Res. 470), [15JN] Fish and fisheries: reduce fishing capacity in U.S. fisheries (see H.R. 4180), [25JN] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] Northwest Straits Advisory Commission: establish (see H.R. 4585), [16SE] MARKEY, EDWARD J. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Bills and resolutions introduced Computers: protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 4667), [1OC] Financial institutions: protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4478), [6AU] Investments: require brokers, dealers, investment companies and advisers to protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4479), [6AU] Nigeria: efforts to combat advance fee fraud schemes (see H.R. 3916), [20MY] Nuclear weapons: stockpile management (see H. Con. Res. 307), [23JY] Telecommunications: require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Telephones: protect consumers against spamming, slamming, and cramming (see H.R. 4176), [25JN] Television: eliminate the sunset of consumer price protections on cable programming services (see H.R. 3258), [25FE] Tobacco products: impose restrictions on the sale of cigars (see H.R. 4412), [5AU] MARRIAGE see Families and Domestic Relations MARSHALL, THURGOOD Bills and resolutions Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 4768), [9OC] MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY Bills and resolutions Flag--U.S.: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see H.R. 3216), [12FE] MARTINEZ, MATTHEW G. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] National Education Goals Panel, [24FE] Bills and resolutions introduced Children and youth: improve and extend child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3666), [1AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] Education: terminate social promotion in schools (see H. Res. 401), [30MR] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] MARYLAND Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Dept. of the Interior: provide for a pilot program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria (see H.R. 4337), [27JY] District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), consideration (see H. Res. 344), [3FE] ------designate (S. 1575), consideration (see H. Res. 349), [4FE] Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (see H.R. 3525), [19MR] Motions Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), [4FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2625, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 344) (H. Rept. 105-411), [3FE] Consideration of S. 1575, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 349) (H. Rept. 105-414), [4FE] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-408), [3FE] MASCARA, FRANK (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 203), [27JA] MASSACHUSETTS Bills and resolutions Adams National Historical Park: establish in Massachusetts as the successor to the Adams National Historic Site (see H.R. 3703), [22AP] Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site: acquire certain lands for inclusion (see H.R. 3436), [11MR] Reports filed Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Extension of Authority and Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2411) (H. Rept. 105-568), [5JN] Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1110) (H. Rept. 105-691), [9SE] MATHEMATICS related term(s) Engineering; Science Bills and resolutions Colleges and universities: improve and strengthen recruitment and training of math and science teachers (see H.R. 3338), [5MR] Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Education: encourage States to develop and implement alternative teacher certification and licensure programs (see H.R. 3440), [11MR] Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] National Commission for Science and Mathematics Leadership: establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] NSF: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of mathematics, science, and information technology (see H.R. 3496), [18MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] MATSUI, ROBERT T. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced American River Watershed: provide for improved flood protection (see H.R. 3698), [21AP] Foreign trade: consolidate and enhance trade adjustment assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance programs (see H.R. 4733), [8OC] Tariff: anti-cancer drugs (see H.R. 3386, 3387), [5MR] ------anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production (see H.R. 3385), [5MR] ------HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 3384, 3385, 3388, 3389, 3390, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394), [5MR] (see H.R. 3428), (see H.R. 3429), [10MR] (see H.R. 3477), [17MR] (see H.R. 4190, 4191), [25JN] Taxation: provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see H.R. 4538), [10SE] ------treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] Textile industry and fabrics: modify marketing of certain silk products and containers (see H.R. 3294), [26FE] MAURITANIA, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Human rights: violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] [[Page 3110]] MAVERICK COUNTY, TX Reports filed Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Federal Indian Services Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2314) (H. Rept. 105- 707), [11SE] McCARTHY, CAROLYN (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Firearms: protect children from violence (see H.R. 4073), [17JN] McCOLLUM, BILL (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 4427), [6AU] Correctional institutions: employment of Federal prisoners (see H.R. 4100), [19JN] Courts: authority for the interception of communications (see H.R. 3753), [29AP] ------make minor and technical amendments relative to Federal criminal law and procedure (see H.R. 4651), [28SE] Crime: penalties for certain sex offenses against children (see H.R. 3494), [18MR] ------prevent money laundering (see H.R. 3745), [29AP] Dept. of Defense: prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] ------use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.J. Res. 117), [30AP] Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4284), [21JY] Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines relative to false health care claims (see H.R. 3523), [19MR] Immigration: permit local educational agencies to waive reimbursement for aliens granted nonimmigrant status to attend public secondary schools (see H.R. 4416), [6AU] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see H.R. 4090), [19JN] Puerto Rico: exempt retirement income from pension plans from nonresident taxation (see H.R. 3969), [22MY] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4107), [22JN] Reports filed Care for Police Survivors Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3494) (H. Rept. 105-557), [3JN] Correction Officers Health and Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2070) (H. Rept. 105-665), [31JY] Limit Amount of Controlled Substances Allowed To Be Brought Into the U.S. From Mexico and Canada: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 105-629), [16JY] Medicinal Use of Marijuana: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 105-451), [18MR] Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 105-667), [31JY] Speed Trafficking Life in Prison Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105-711), [14SE] Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2460) (H. Rept. 105-418), [24FE] McCRERY, JIM (a Representative from Louisiana) Bills and resolutions introduced Medicare: establish a prospective payment system for psychiatric hospital services (see H.R. 3780), [30AP] Tariff: printing machinery (see H.R. 3395), [5MR] Taxation: change basis for determination of refinery limitation on oil depletion deduction (see H.R. 3917), [20MY] ------treatment of individual investment accounts (see H.R. 3497), [18MR] ------treatment of small business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 3667), [1AP] ------treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] McDADE, JOSEPH M. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] ------H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a review board to monitor compliance (see H.R. 3396), [5MR] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3781), [30AP] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Reports filed Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] McDERMOTT, JIM (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance to Northern Ireland and border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 4773), [9OC] Insurance: assure prompt payment of participating providers under health plans (see H.R. 4413), [5AU] Medicaid: extend the higher Federal medical assistance payment percentage for Indian Health Service facilities to urban Indian health programs (see H.R. 4480), [6AU] Medicare: enroll eligible low-income beneficiaries in certain cost-sharing assistance programs (see H.R. 483), [14OC] Tariff: polyethylene base materials (see H.R. 3430), [10MR] Taxation: increase standard deduction for married couples (see H.R. 3524), [19MR] Thomas S. Foley U.S. Court House, Spokane, WA: designate (see H.R. 4625), [24SE] McGOVERN, JAMES P. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Education: increase Pell Grant awards to certain students (see H.R. 3269), [25FE] Foreign trade: require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the country of origin (see H.R. 4688), [2OC] Medicare: delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3205), [12FE] Monuments and memorials: establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to honor veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Con. Res. 242), [12MR] McGWIRE, MARK Bills and resolutions Taxation: clarify the income and gift tax consequences of catching and returning record home run baseballs (see H.R. 4522), [9SE] Tribute (see H. Res. 520), [9SE] McHALE, PAUL (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Automobile National Heritage Area: authorize (H.R. 3910), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 351), [15OC] Clinton, President: censure (see H.J. Res. 140), [17DE] Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of children and families (see H. Con. Res. 302), [20JY] Veterans: furnishing of burial flags to certain deceased members of the Selected Reserve (see H.R. 3668), [1AP] McHUGH, JOHN M. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] McINNIS, SCOTT (a Representative from Colorado) Bills and resolutions introduced Colorado Ute Indian Tribes: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3478), [17MR] Courts: prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents established in the Federal judicial circuits (H.R. 1544), consideration (see H. Res. 367), [24FE] Dept. of the Interior: Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery programs implementation funding (see H.R. 3669), [1AP] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (see H. Res. 485), [23JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 563), [1OC] (see H. Res. 563), [2OC] (see H. Res. 579), [7OC] Drug abuse: national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), consideration (see H. Res. 538), [15SE] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (H.R. 3310), consideration (see H. Res. 396), [25MR] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 414), [29AP] (see H. Res. 445), [21MY] (see H. Res. 544), [17SE] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 550), [23SE] National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (H.R. 512), consideration (see H. Res. 427), [12MY] Pine River Project: convey facilities and allow jurisdictional transfer of lands between the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture (see H.R. 3715), [23AP] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 449), [22MY] Reports filed Allow Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 414) (H. Rept. 105-502), [29AP] [[Page 3111]] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 105-547), [21MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 544) (H. Rept. 105-729), [17SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 105-761), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 579) (H. Rept. 105-790), [7OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 550) (H. Rept. 105-741), [23SE] Consideration of H.R. 512, New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 1544, Federal Agency Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 367) (H. Rept. 105-420), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 3310, Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 105-466), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 485) (H. Rept. 105-597), [23JN] Consideration of H.R. 4550, Drug Demand Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 105-721), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] McINTOSH, DAVID M. (a Representative from Indiana) Bills and resolutions introduced Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3310), [3MR] IRS: treatment of certain revenue-increasing rules as major rules (see H.R. 4297), [22JY] Taxation: treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors (see H.R. 4563), [14SE] McKEON, HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization, [22JY] ------H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: prohibit awarding of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital crime (see H.R. 3970), [22MY] Dept. of Defense: SR-71 aircraft program funding (see H.R. 4424), [6AU] National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: implementation of recommendations on college tuition costs (see H.R. 3479), [17MR] Taxation: require the approval of a private panel relative to the seizure of property for the collection of taxes (see H.R. 3214), [12FE] McKINNEY, CYNTHIA A. (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced African Americans: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries (see H.R. 4545), [10SE] Indonesia: prohibit transfer of military equipment and supplies, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] Margie Pitts Hames Post Office, Decatur, GA: designate (see H.R. 4205), [14JY] Mozambique: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 556), [25SE] (see H. Res. 610), [20OC] McNULTY, MICHAEL R. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY: designate (see H.R. 4385), [3AU] Government: require that recipients of payments have the option to receive such payments by electronic funds transfer or by check (see H.R. 3099), [27JA] Kaczynski, David R. and Patrik, Linda E.: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4206), [14JY] New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 3754), [29AP] Taxation: allow rollover contributions to individual retirement plans from deferred compensation plans maintained by States and local governments and allow State and local governments to maintain 401(k) plans (see H.R. 3554), [25MR] MEDALS see Awards, Medals, Prizes MEDICARE HOME HEALTH CARE INTERIM PAYMENT SYSTEM REFINEMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 105-773), [5OC] MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Membership: expand (see H.R. 4377), [31JY] Reports filed Membership Expansion: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 105-774), [5OC] MEEHAN, MARTIN T. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Sports: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3817), [7MY] Tariff: grape juice concentrates (see H.R. 4481), [6AU] Tobacco products: settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] MEEK, CARRIE P. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Education: establish demonstration projects to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3596), [30MR] Honduras: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 3231), [12FE] Immigration: prohibit discrimination in the issuance of nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 3597), [30MR] Postal Service: designate buildings in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami, FL (see H.R. 4052), [11JN] MEEKS, GREGORY W. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Supreme Court: hiring of qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices (see H. Res. 591), [9OC] MEMBERS OF CONGRESS Appointments Sonny Bono funeral attendees, [27JA] Steven Schiff funeral attendees, [30MR] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [21AP] Bills and resolutions Bono, Sonny: tribute (see H. Res. 338), [27JA] Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Carl D. Pursell Post Office, Plymouth, MI: designate (see H.R. 3808), [7MY] Clinton, President: House of Representatives' appointment and authorization of managers for impeachment trial (see H. Res. 614), [19DE] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (see H. Res. 433), [14MY] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (H. Res. 433), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 351), [5FE] Committee on Commerce (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 515), [3AU] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 370), [26FE] (see H. Res. 434), [14MY] Committee on the Judiciary (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 371), [26FE] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 530), [11SE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 354), [11FE] (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] ------minority party appointments (see H. Res. 342), [28JA] (see H. Res. 369), [25FE] (see H. Res. 400), [27MR] (see H. Res. 412), [29AP] (see H. Res. 492), [24JN] (see H. Res. 540), [16SE] Congress: notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 335), [27JA] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: designate (see H.R. 3453), [12MR] District of Columbia: provide for full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 4208), [14JY] ------provide the Delegate to Congress with a vote relative to impeachment process (see H. Res. 613), [18DE] Education: establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial fellowship programs (see H.R. 4665), [1OC] GAO: reform appointment process for the Comptroller General and Deputy Comptroller General (see H.R. 4296), [22JY] Heroism: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 317), [4AU] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] House Rules: provide a vote in the Committee of the Whole to the Delegate from the District of Columbia (see H. Res. 464), [9JN] ------require drug testing of Members, officers, and staff (see H. Res. 456), [4JN] (see H. Res. 503), [16JY] ------require travel reports to include information on funding sources (see H. Res. 424), [7MY] Northern Mariana Islands: provide for a nonvoting delegate to the House of Representatives (see H.R. 4510), [6AU] Pensions: limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] Presidents of the U.S.: reporting requirements for executive privilege claims (see H.R. 3850), [13MY] ------use of executive privilege (see H. Res. 432), [14MY] ------use of executive privilege (H. Res. 432), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: designate (see H.R. 3598), [30MR] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate (see H.R. 3295), [26FE] [[Page 3112]] Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] Schiff, Steven: tribute (see H. Res. 395), [25MR] Steven Schiff Post Office, Albuquerque, NM: designate (see H.R. 3630), [1AP] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Reports filed Consideration of H. Res. 432, Presidential Use of Executive Privilege: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H. Res. 433, Urge Full Cooperation by Former Political Appointees, Friends, and Associates of President Clinton With Congressional Investigations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3453) (H. Rept. 105-519), [7MY] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3598) (H. Rept. 105-655), [29JY] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3295) (H. Rept. 105-520), [7MY] MENENDEZ, ROBERT (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced Aviation: liability requirements for air carrier baggage (see H.R. 3337), [5MR] CERCLA: clarify liability for sale of certain facilities for residential use (see H.R. 4227), [15JY] Children and youth: require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] Drugs: increase penalties for certain offenses and enhance law enforcement efforts (see H.R. 4617), [24SE] Food stamps: State prevention of receipt by prisoners or fugitives (see H.R. 3670), [1AP] Foreign trade: exemptions from certain import prohibitions (see H.R. 3340), [5MR] (see H.R. 3465), [16MR] International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran (see H.R. 3743), [29AP] (see H.R. 4851), [19OC] National Forest Foundation: eliminate (see H.R. 3621), [1AP] Telephones: protect consumers from cramming of charges on telephone bills (see H.R. 3798), [6MY] Treaties and agreements: provide for a judicial and administrative remedy for disputes arising under certain agreements with foreign entities (see H.R. 3578), [27MR] MENTAL HEALTH Bills and resolutions Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and research of autism and related developmental diseases to implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (see H.R. 4725), [7OC] Crime: increase research of link between violence against animals and violence against humans (see H. Con. Res. 286), [3JN] Death and dying: recognize prevention of youth suicide as a national priority (see H. Res. 548), [18SE] Dept. of HHS: collection of information relative to the use of mentally disabled children and individuals in biomedical and behavioral research (see H.R. 4135), [24JN] Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of assistance technology and universally designed technology (see H.R. 4063), [16JN] Firearms: encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] Health: establish a task force or working group to recognize the seriousness of problems associated with mental illness (see H. Res. 587), [8OC] (see H. Res. 596), [13OC] ------prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] Insurance: provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 3568), [26MR] Medicaid: exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 3281), [26FE] Medicare: ensure access to mental health services (see H.R. 3988), [3JN] ------establish a prospective payment system for psychiatric hospital services (see H.R. 3780), [30AP] ------exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (see H.R. 3570), [26MR] NIH: expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism research activities (see H.R. 4203), [14JY] MERCED COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Land use: authorize the use of certain land for an elementary school (see H.R. 3220), [12FE] MERCHANT MARINE ACT Bills and resolutions Ships and vessels: limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-built freight vessels (see H.R. 4236), [16JY] MERCHANT MARINE INDUSTRY related term(s) Cargo Transportation; Ships and Vessels Bills and resolutions Income: protect seamen against economic reprisal (see H.R. 3955), [22MY] Ships and vessels: limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-built freight vessels (see H.R. 4236), [16JY] Veterans: computation of retirement benefits for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 4574), [15SE] MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD Bills and resolutions FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 3614), [31MR] METCALF, JACK (a Representative from Washington) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Transportation: conveyance of Mukilteo Light Station to Mukilteo, WA (see H.R. 4207), [14JY] Education: computation of Impact Aid Program payments to local educational agencies relative to certain children living in military housing constructed by private developers (see H.R. 4133), [24JN] Government: status of Executive orders that infringe on the powers and duties of Congress or are not specifically funded (see H. Con. Res. 236), [5MR] International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy (see H. Res. 425), [7MY] Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4482), [6AU] Northwest Straits Advisory Commission: establish (see H.R. 4585), [16SE] METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] MEXICO, UNITED STATES OF Appointments Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP], [18JN] Bills and resolutions Chiapas: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights (see H. Con. Res. 347), [9OC] Crime: renegotiation of extradition treaty so that the possibility of capital punishment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects to the U.S. (see H. Res. 381), [5MR] Drugs: limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada (see H.R. 3633), [1AP] El Camino Real de los Tejas: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 4724), [7OC] Foreign aid: assistance to combat wildfires (see H. Res. 469), [11JN] ------disapprove certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] Immigration: extend date by which an automated entry-exit control system must be developed (see H.R. 4658), [1OC] ------personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 3540), [24MR] Sewage disposal: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] Tariff: purified terephthalic acid (see H.R. 3501), [18MR] Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory (see H. Res. 595), [13OC] Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican citizens (H.R. 2538), consideration (see H. Res. 522), [9SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2538, Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 105- 699), [9SE] Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2538) (H. Rept. 105-594), [23JN] Limit Amount of Controlled Substances Allowed To Be Brought Into the U.S. From Mexico and Canada: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 105-629), [16JY] MEXICO-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP Appointments Members, [27AP], [18JN] MIAMI, FL Bills and resolutions Postal Service: designate buildings in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami, FL (see H.R. 4052), [11JN] MICA, JOHN L. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [21AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: allow members to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 3933), [21MY] Children and youth: prevent teenage driving while under the influence of drugs (see H.R. 3799), [6MY] Crime: death penalty sentencing for smuggling of certain drugs (see H.R. 3671), [1AP] Federal employees: establish a program under which long-term care insurance can be obtained (see H.R. 4401), [5AU] ------provide for the rectification of certain retirement coverage errors (see H.R. 3249), [24FE] Veterans: provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March (see H.R. 3818), [7MY] MICHIGAN Bills and resolutions Automobile National Heritage Area: authorize (see H.R. 3910), [20MY] ------authorize (H.R. 3910), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 351), [15OC] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Keweenaw National Historical Park: amend laws relative to appointments to advisory commission (see H.R. 4351), [29JY] [[Page 3113]] Reports filed Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1042) (H. Rept. 105-676), [5AU] MIDDLE CLASS MEDICAL TAX RELIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3449), [12MR] MIDDLE EAST Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: support while carrying out military action against Iraq in and around the Persian Gulf region (see H. Res. 612), [17DE] Clinton, President: reassert traditional U.S. opposition to unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State (see H. Con. Res. 345), [8OC] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] ------congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] ------prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] ------support transition to democracy (see H.R. 4655), [29SE] (see H.R. 4664), [1OC] Israel: U.S. policy relative to concessions in peace process against their own self-interest (see H. Con. Res. 276), [13MY] Machal (organization): tribute to international corps of volunteers for efforts towards Israeli independence (see H. Con. Res. 268), [30AP] U.N.: promote full equality for Israel (see H.R. 3236), [12FE] Veterans: extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3571), [27MR] (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] Messages Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status: President Clinton, [24FE] Loan Guarantees to Israel Program: President Clinton, [25FE] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, [4MR], [16MR], [13MY], [17SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, [4FE], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA], [21JY] Steps Taken To End Arab League Boycott of Israel: President Clinton, [3AU] Reports filed Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] MIDDLE INCOME SENIOR TAX RELIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3447), [12MR] MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions States: establish a pilot program for mediation of private rights of action under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (see H.R. 3317), [4MR] MIGRANT WORKERS see Agriculture MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND CONSERVATION STAMP PROMOTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2863): consideration (see H. Res. 521), [9SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2863, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 105-698), [9SE] Provisions: Committee on Resources (H.R. 2863) (H. Rept. 105-542), [19MY] MILES LAND EXCHANGE ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1021) (H. Rept. 105-506), [5MY] MILITARY ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid MILITARY RETIREMENT REFORM ACT Bills and resolutions Benefits: restore certain military retirement benefits (see H.R. 4669), [1OC] MILLENDER-McDONALD, JUANITA (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] Education: establish professional development partnerships (see H.R. 3115), [27JA] Employment: reform standard for classifying technical workers as independent contractors for employment tax purposes (see H.R. 3819), [7MY] SBA: women's business centers funding (see H.R. 4086), [18JN] MILLER, DAN (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Census: require asking of certain questions concerning the availability of a personal computer in the home and access to the Internet (see H.R. 4270), [17JY] Dept. of Commerce: extend a quarterly financial report program (see H.R. 4304), [22JY] Mexico: renegotiation of extradition treaty so that the possibility of capital punishment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects to the U.S. (see H. Res. 381), [5MR] MILLER, GEORGE (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions (see H.R. 3755), [29AP] Dept. of the Interior: collection of royalties from oil companies for drilling on public lands (see H.R. 3820), [7MY] ------compensate certain Indian tribes for known errors in tribal trust fund accounts and establish a process for settling disputes (see H.R. 3782), [30AP] ------conduct study relative to designation of Rosie the Riveter Park as an affiliated site to the National Park Service (see H.R. 4483), [6AU] Ecology and environment: control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 3232), [12FE] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] National Park Service: reform concessions policies (see H.R. 3934), [21MY] Native Americans: establish temporary court to hear claims against the U.S. relative to tribal trust fund accounts (see H.R. 4485), [6AU] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate (see H.R. 3295), [26FE] Taxation: treatment of expenses paid for attending conferences relative to a dependent child's chronic medical condition (see H.R. 4484), [6AU] MILOSEVIC, SLOBODAN (President, Serbia and Montenegro) Bills and resolutions Human rights: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] MINGE, DAVID (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see H.R. 4635), [25SE] MINING AND MINERAL RESOURCES Bills and resolutions Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: assure that deposits are spent for purposes for which the Fund was established (see H.R. 4356), [30JY] ------exclude receipts and disbursements from the budget (see H.R. 3564), [26MR] Big Piney, WY: allow oil and gas leasing agreements for certain lands (see H.R. 3878), [14MY] Dept. of the Interior: collection of royalties from oil companies for drilling on public lands (see H.R. 3820), [7MY] ------convey certain mineral interests to Florida and release reversionary interests in four deeds that conveyed certain lands so as to permit the State to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of the lands (see H.R. 4842), [15OC] ------dissolve the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 4091), [19JN] Financial institutions: allow national banks to hold passive investments in certain subsurface rights (see H.R. 4348), [29JY] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Minerals Management Service: grant Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field (see H.R. 4604), [18SE] Natural gas: protection of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders relative to coalbed methane gas (see H.R. 4598), [18SE] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] ------management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] Public lands: ratification of payments made under preexisting onshore and offshore royalty-in-kind programs (see H.R. 3962), [22MY] Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: compensation for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills (see H.R. 3539), [24MR] Messages Alaska's Mineral Resources: President Clinton, [10MR] Reports filed Big Piney, WY, Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2574) (H. Rept. 105-471), [30MR] Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1659) (H. Rept. 105-704), [11SE] MINK, PATSY T. (a Representative from Hawaii) Bills and resolutions introduced Citizenship: declare certain Amerasians to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 4763), [9OC] (see H.R. 4854), [19OC] ------modify retroactively the residence requirement for certain individuals born abroad before 1953 to one citizen parent and one alien parent (see H.R. 4853), [19OC] Food stamps: exception to work requirements relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4486), [6AU] [[Page 3114]] ------exception to work requirements relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4487), [6AU] Immigration: permit aliens who join a limited partnership after the partnership's creation to qualify for a visa (see H.R. 4619), [24SE] Medicare: extend health care coverage (see H.R. 4177), [25JN] Unemployment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4702), [5OC] ------eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4701), [5OC] MINNEAPOLIS, MN Bills and resolutions Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: protect endangered species and other wildlife using the refuge and safeguard refuge land around Minneapolis, MN, from physical or auditory impairment (see H.R. 4729), [7OC] MINNESOTA Bills and resolutions Agriculture: provide crop insurance, marketing loan, and emergency operating loan relief for farmers in certain North Dakota and Minnesota counties that have been designated as Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 3678), [1AP] Constitutional amendments: permit Congress to relinquish claims of the U.S. to certain portions of Minnesota (see H.J. Res. 115), [18MR] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: protect endangered species and other wildlife using the refuge and safeguard refuge land around Minneapolis, MN, from physical or auditory impairment (see H.R. 4729), [7OC] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] Reports filed BWCAW Accessibility and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1739) (H. Rept. 105-500), [29AP] MINORITIES Bills and resolutions Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans: repeal the provision of law requiring termination (see H.R. 3752), [29AP] African Americans: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 4718), [7OC] Dept. of HUD: establish program to eliminate redlining in the insurance business (see H.R. 4145), [25JN] Fair Labor Standards Act: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] Historic buildings and sites: authorizing appropriations for preservation and restoration at historically black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3266), [25FE] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Supreme Court: hiring of qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices (see H. Res. 591), [9OC] Reports filed Collection of Data on Law Enforcement Traffic Stops: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 118) (H. Rept. 105-435), [11MR] Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3117) (H. Rept. 105-439), [12MR] MISCELLANEOUS TRADE AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4856), [20OC] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4342) (H. Rept. 105-671), [3AU] MISSING IN ACTION Bills and resolutions Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] Messages Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] MISSISSIPPI Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] MISSOURI Appointments Amtrak Reform Council, [24FE] Bills and resolutions Jefferson National Expansion Memorial: install plaque at entrance to Old Court House commemorating the Dred Scott decision (see H.R. 4163), [25JN] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] MOAKLEY, JOHN JOSEPH (a Representative from Massachusetts) Bills and resolutions introduced Congressional Budget Act: application of points of order to unreported measures in the House of Representatives (see H.R. 4343), [29JY] CPSC: promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes (see H.R. 3935), [21MY] MOLLOHAN, ALAN B. (a Representative from West Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Tariff: ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (see H.R. 3480), [17MR] MONEY related term(s) Coins Bills and resolutions Coins: require design of obverse side of one dollar coin to depict the Statue of Liberty (see H.R. 4329), [24JY] Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] Crime: prevent money laundering (see H.R. 3745), [29AP] ------prevent smuggling of large amounts of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the U.S. (see H.R. 4691), [2OC] Dept. of the Treasury: allow greater discretion relative to the placement of the required inscriptions on quarter dollars issued under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program (see H.R. 3301), [2MR] ------develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see H.R. 4005), [5JN] ------include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see H.R. 3792), [5MY] ------require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] ------require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] Electronic Fund Transfer Act: limit exchange rates in international wire transfers originating in the U.S. (see H.R. 4253), [16JY] ------require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 3726), [23AP] 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] ------prohibit fees for using teller windows (see H.R. 4811), [12OC] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] FRS: broaden the range of discount window loans which may be used as collateral for Federal reserve notes (see H.R. 4359), [30JY] ------reduction of Federal funds rate by Federal Open Market Committee (see H. Con. Res. 329), [23SE] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Investments: require brokers, dealers, investment companies and advisers to protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 4479), [6AU] Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (see H. Con. Res. 288), [9JN] Reports filed Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1756) (H. Rept. 105-608), [14JY] Money Laundering Deterrence Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 105-611), [14JY] MONGOLIA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4807), [12OC] MONOPOLIES related term(s) Antitrust Policy Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: clarify antitrust policy relative to commerce with foreign nations (see H.R. 4453), [6AU] Sports: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3817), [7MY] Television: eliminate the sunset of consumer price protections on cable programming services (see H.R. 3258), [25FE] MONTANA Bills and resolutions Bureau of Reclamation: conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 3963), [22MY] Chippewa Cree Tribe: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3658), [1AP] Dept. of the Interior: establish terms and conditions for conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 4469), [6AU] Fort Peck, MT: establish interpretive center and museum at Fort Peck Dam and protect significant fossil remains in the vicinity (see H.R. 4331), [24JY] Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] Reports filed Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] MONTENEGRO Bills and resolutions Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] ------NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] [[Page 3115]] Messages Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS Bills and resolutions Arlington, VA: provide location for construction of Air Force veterans memorial (see H.R. 4817), [12OC] Bandelier National Monument: modify boundary (see H.R. 3936), [21MY] ------modify boundary (S. 1132), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4573), [15SE] Coins: require design of obverse side of one dollar coin to depict the Statue of Liberty (see H.R. 4329), [24JY] Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4847), [16OC] Disasters: authorize the construction of a monument to honor those who have served the Nation's civil defense and emergency management programs (see H.R. 3719), [23AP] Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see H.R. 4816), [12OC] Fort Clatsop National Memorial: expand (see H.R. 3378), [5MR] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Archivist of the U.S. for construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 4829), [14OC] Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 4284), [21JY] George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries (see H.R. 3981), [3JN] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (see H.R. 3188), [11FE] (see H.R. 4752), [8OC] Jefferson National Expansion Memorial: install plaque at entrance to Old Court House commemorating the Dred Scott decision (see H.R. 4163), [25JN] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: approve location of proposed memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 113), [4MR] Kneeling Nun Mountain National Monument: establish (see H. Con. Res. 303), [20JY] National Defense Reserve Fleet: conveyance of certain vessels to Ohio War Memorial, Inc. (see H.R. 3823), [7MY] Native American Veterans' Memorial: establish (see H.R. 4064), [16JN] Persian Gulf Conflict: establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to honor veterans (see H. Con. Res. 242), [12MR] Sports: establish a memorial to sportsmen (see H.R. 4077), [18JN] Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4211), [14JY] Veterans: prohibit the return of veterans memorial objects to foreign nations without congressional authorization (see H.R. 3645), [1AP] Washington Interdependence Council: establish a memorial to Benjamin Banneker in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3499), [18MR] Reports filed Approve Location of Proposed Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-589), [22JN] Authorize India To Establish a Memorial in the District of Columbia for Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4284) (H. Rept. 105-666), [31JY] Consideration of S. 1132, Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] Monumental Abuse--The Clinton Administration's Campaign of Misinformation in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Rept. 105-824), [16OC] Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1659) (H. Rept. 105-704), [11SE] Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation Authorization To Establish a Memorial Dedicated to Soldiers Who Have Died in Foreign Conflicts Other Than Declared Wars: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1608) (H. Rept. 105-753), [28SE] MORALITY AND ETHICS Bills and resolutions Children and youth: parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] Clinton, President: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] ------resignation (see H. Res. 531), [11SE] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] Computers: installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access (see H.R. 3177), [11FE] Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a review board to monitor compliance (see H.R. 3396), [5MR] House of Representatives: printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 3133), [28JA] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] Telecommunications: require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Motions Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545), [23SE] Reports filed Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] MORAN, JAMES P. (a Representative from Virginia) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Commerce: provide grants to improve job skills in specific industries (see H.R. 3270), [25FE] Dept. of Labor: treatment of immigration relative to certain information technology occupations (see H.R. 3273), [25FE] Dept. of Transportation: assess available technologies for establishing a system to access motor vehicle driving records (see H.R. 3555), [25MR] District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] Executive Office of the President: implementation of Executive Orders relative to Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4422), [6AU] Foreign policy: extradition of Salvadorans (see H. Res. 569), [2OC] Job Training Partnership Act: establish regional private industry councils for labor market areas that are located in more than one State (see H.R. 3271), [25FE] ------funding of incentive bonuses to certain job training providers that place large percentages of individuals in certain occupations (see H.R. 3272), [25FE] Taxation: treatment of high technology job training expenses (see H.R. 3274), [25FE] Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (see H.R. 3525), [19MR] MORAN, JERRY (a Representative from Kansas) Bills and resolutions introduced Clifford R. Hope Post Office, Garden City, KS: designate (see H.R. 4774), [9OC] Railroads: ensure effective competition by improving regulation of rates and abandoned lines (see H.R. 4488), [6AU] MORELLA, CONSTANCE A. (a Representative from Maryland) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for 2000 decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 246), [17MR] Children and youth: provide greater access to child care services for Federal employees (see H.R. 4280), [21JY] Computers: ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of assistance technology and universally designed technology (see H.R. 4063), [16JN] Education: support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see H.R. 3296), [26FE] Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize the national toll-free telephone domestic violence hotline (see H.R. 3699), [21AP] Federal agencies and departments: improve ability to license federally owned inventions (see H.R. 4859), [20OC] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: application of cost accounting standards (see H.R. 4840), [14OC] Health: establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] Immigration: eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments, suspensions, or cancellation of deportation (see H.R. 4291), [21JY] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: approve location of proposed memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.J. Res. 113), [4MR] National Commission for Science and Mathematics Leadership: establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] MORRISTOWN, NJ Reports filed Morristown National Historical Park Acquisition of Certain Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2776) (H. Rept. 105-694), [9SE] MOTION PICTURES Bills and resolutions Tobacco products: prohibit movies in which a tobacco company has paid to have its tobacco product featured (see H.R. 3457), [12MR] Reports filed Collection of Fees Relative to the Making of Motion Pictures, Television Productions, and Sound Tracks [[Page 3116]] in National Parks and Recreation Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2993) (H. Rept. 105-678), [5AU] MOTOR VEHICLES Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Automobile National Heritage Area: authorize (see H.R. 3910), [20MY] ------authorize (H.R. 3910), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 351), [15OC] Children and youth: prevent teenage driving while under the influence of drugs (see H.R. 3799), [6MY] Clean Air Act: provide 2-year period prior to statutory reclassification of areas that fail to attain clean air standards (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] Consumers: enhance advertising of terms and costs of car leases and permit consumer comparison of advertised lease offerings (see H.R. 4788), [10OC] Crime: provide penalties for murders of armored car crew members (see H.R. 3253), [24FE] Dept. of Transportation: assess available technologies for establishing a system to access motor vehicle driving records (see H.R. 3555), [25MR] ------conduct a study on improving the safety of persons present at roadside emergencies (see H.R. 4171), [25JN] George Washington Memorial Parkway: prohibit construction of new facilities and structures along certain parts (see H.R. 4334), [24JY] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Motor vehicles: allow income tax credit for use of certain clean- burning fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] New Jersey: waive repayment of funds used for constructing high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 4528), [9SE] New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 3754), [29AP] Petroleum: prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3847), [12MY] Taxation: allow cash payment to Federal employees in lieu of parking benefits (see H.R. 4777), [9OC] ------allow income tax credit for use of certain clean-burning motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] ------encourage production and use of electric vehicles (see H.R. 3877), [14MY] ------exempt auxiliary power units from excise tax imposed on heavy trucks (see H.R. 3275), [25FE] ------lower exclusion percentage of deductions for medical care expenses (see H.R. 3449), [12MR] ------provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones (see H.R. 3466), [16MR] ------repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] ------treatment of small coach builders relative to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 4165), [25JN] ------treatment of the special motor fuels excise tax on water- phased hydrocarbon fuel emulsions (see H.R. 3960), [22MY] Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory (see H. Res. 595), [13OC] Tobacco products: waive certain sanctions against States that penalize minors' drivers licenses for purchasing or possessing tobacco products (see H.R. 4159), [25JN] Veterans: increase the amount of assistance for providing automobiles to certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 3618), [1AP] Reports filed Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] Collection of Data on Law Enforcement Traffic Stops: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 118) (H. Rept. 105-435), [11MR] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 105-477), [1AP] MOUNT ST. HELENS NATIONAL VOLCANIC MONUMENT COMPLETION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1659) (H. Rept. 105-704), [11SE] MOUNTAINS Bills and resolutions California: designate Otay Mountain region as wilderness (see H.R. 3950), [22MY] Kneeling Nun Mountain National Monument: establish (see H. Con. Res. 303), [20JY] Reports filed Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] MOZAMBIQUE, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 556), [25SE] (see H. Res. 610), [20OC] MUKILTEO, WA Bills and resolutions Dept. of Transportation: conveyance of Mukilteo Light Station to Mukilteo, WA (see H.R. 4207), [14JY] MULLANY, KATE Bills and resolutions Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4206), [14JY] MULTICHANNEL VIDEO COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [30JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [10SE] MUNICIPALITIES see Urban Areas MURTHA, JOHN P. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Veterans: repeal retired pay computation formula applicable to certain veterans (see H.R. 4696), [5OC] MUSEUMS Appointments National Health Museum Commission, [21AP] Bills and resolutions Fort Peck, MT: establish interpretive center and museum at Fort Peck Dam and protect significant fossil remains in the vicinity (see H.R. 4331), [24JY] Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] National Lighthouse Center and Museum: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4623), [24SE] National Museum of Women's History Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 4722), [7OC] USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America'' to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University Slavics Collection (see H.R. 4083), [18JN] MUSIC AND DANCE related term(s) Arts and Humanities Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for performances sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (see H. Con. Res. 265), [29AP] Copyrights: extend the term and provide for a music licensing exemption (see H.R. 4712), [7OC] Country music: recognize the contributions of the cities of Bristol, TN, and Bristol, VA, and their people to the origins and development of country music (see H. Con. Res. 214), [11FE] Crime: prohibit ticket scalping (see H.R. 3951), [22MY] Education: give gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop their capabilities (see H.R. 4127), [24JN] Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts: rename as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (see H.R. 3957), [22MY] Messages National Endowment for the Humanities Report: President Clinton, [5FE], [21MY] Reports filed Collection of Fees Relative to the Making of Motion Pictures, Television Productions, and Sound Tracks in National Parks and Recreation Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2993) (H. Rept. 105-678), [5AU] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Performances Sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-513), [6MY] MUTUAL FUNDS see Securities MYANMAR, UNION OF see Burma MYERS, JOHN T. (a former Representative from Indiana) Bills and resolutions relative to John T. Myers Federal Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (see H.R. 4668), [1OC] MYRICK, SUE (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced Clinton, President: reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con. Res. 285), consideration (see H. Res. 454), [3JN] Crime: establish Federal penalties for use of a law enforcement officer's weapon against the officer (see H.R. 4776), [9OC] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 4380), consideration (see H. Res. 517), [5AU] ------scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), consideration (see H. Res. 413), [29AP] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 453), [3JN] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 575), [5OC] Immigration: extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 391), [24MR] Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M. Gibson of the Capitol Police (see H. Con. Res. 317), [4AU] Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 2369), consideration (see H. Res. 377), [4MR] Social Security: provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] Tariff: SE2SI Spray Granulated (HOE S 4291) (see H.R. 3324), [4MR] Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 471), [16JN] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 471) (H. Rept. 105-579), [16JN] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, Reconsider Decision by President Clinton To Be Formally Received in Tiananmen Square During Visit to the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 105-564), [3JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Commit [[Page 3117]] tee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 2369, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 105-427), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 2578, Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and Collect Data Relative to Number of Nonimmigrants Residing in the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 105-461), [24MR] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] Consideration of H.R. 4380, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 517) (H. Rept. 105-679), [5AU] Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 575) (H. Rept. 105-778), [5OC] Consideration of S. 1502, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] NADLER, JERROLD (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Bankruptcy: reform laws (see H.R. 3146), [3FE] Drugs: restrict disclosure of prescription information by pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and other pharmacy employees (see H.R. 3756), [29AP] House Rules: require legislation which amends a law to show changes in the law (see H. Res. 529), [10SE] Medicare: restrictions on changes in benefits under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 3128), [28JA] New York: disposition of Governors Island (see H.R. 3884), [14MY] Social Security: prohibit privatization (see H. Res. 483), [23JN] NAFTA see Treaties and Agreements NARCOTICS see Drugs NARRAGANSETT JUSTICE ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1983) (H. Rept. 105-692), [9SE] NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4194), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (see H. Res. 501), [15JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 574), [5OC] Space policy: encourage exploration, development, and use of space (see H. Con. Res. 267), [29AP] ------uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for space station development (see H.R. 4820), [13OC] Conference reports Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4194), [5OC] Messages Aeronautics and Space Achievements: President Clinton, [14SE] Motions Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4194), [23JY], [29JY], [15SE] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 574) (H. Rept. 105-777), [5OC] Consideration of H.R. 4194, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 105-628), [15JY] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-769), [5OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4194) (H. Rept. 105-610), [14JY] NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT Bills and resolutions Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 3561), [26MR] Messages Amendments: President Clinton, [19MR] NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Archivist of the U.S. for construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 4829), [14OC] NATIONAL BIPARTISAN COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF MEDICARE Appointments Members, [24JY] NATIONAL BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 231), [3MR] NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Bills and resolutions Ovarian cancer: increase funding for public information and education programs (see H.R. 4200), [14JY] NATIONAL CAPITAL REVITALIZATION AND SELF-GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions GSA: assume title to the Lorton Correctional Complex for ultimate disposal of property after closure (see H.R. 4523), [9SE] Technical corrections (see H.R. 4566), [15SE] NATIONAL CAVE AND KARST RESEARCH INSTITUTE ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105- 496), [28AP] NATIONAL CEMETERIES related term(s) Cemeteries and Funerals Bills and resolutions Arlington National Cemetery: disclosure of identity of any individual for whom a waiver of eligibility requirements for interment is granted (see H.R. 3089), [27JA] ------enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 3145), [3FE] (see H.R. 3211), [12FE] ------establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial (see H.R. 3252), [24FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] ------establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area (see H.R. 4391), [4AU] Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY: designate (see H.R. 4385), [3AU] Monuments and memorials: prohibit the return of veterans memorial objects to foreign nations without congressional authorization (see H.R. 3645), [1AP] Valley Forge National Historical Park: designate lands as the Valley Forge National Cemetery (see H.R. 4365), [31JY] Reports filed Arlington National Cemetery Interment Eligibility Requirements: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3211) (H. Rept. 105-458), [24MR] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] NATIONAL CENTER FOR BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN Appointments Conferees: S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC], [5OC] Motions Appropriations: authorizing (S. 2073), [1OC] NATIONAL CHILD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Bills and resolutions Designate (see H. Res. 357), [11FE] NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Schools: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS LEADERSHIP Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] NATIONAL COMMISSION ON REFORMING AND SIMPLIFYING THE FEDERAL TAX CODE Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4038), [11JN] NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORISM Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4536), [9SE] NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION Bills and resolutions Dept. of Education: implementation of recommendations on college tuition costs (see H.R. 3479), [17MR] NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS Appointments Members, [11FE] NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3276), [25FE] (see H.R. 3454), [12MR] Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] Reports filed Credit Union Membership Access Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1151) (H. Rept. 105-472), [30MR] Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] NATIONAL DEBT see Public Debt NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON SOCIAL SECURITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3546): consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] Motions Enact (H.R. 3546), [29AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3546, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105-498), [28AP] Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] NATIONAL DROUGHT POLICY ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3035) (H. Rept. 105-554), [22MY] NATIONAL EDUCATION GOALS PANEL Appointments Members, [24FE] [[Page 3118]] NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY Messages Report: President Clinton, [23MR] NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES Messages Report: President Clinton, [5FE], [21MY] NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACT Bills and resolutions Programs: extend (see H.R. 3441), [11MR] NATIONAL FAMILY MONTH Bills and resolutions Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of children and families (see H. Con. Res. 302), [20JY] NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT Reports filed Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2376) (H. Rept. 105-483), [21AP] NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ACT Bills and resolutions National Flood Insurance Program: improve pre-disaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 4832), [14OC] NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Bills and resolutions Sports: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3817), [7MY] NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Eliminate (see H.R. 3621), [1AP] NATIONAL FORESTS Bills and resolutions Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: convey Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4371), [31JY] ------develop management plan for Woodland Lake Park tract reflecting current use as a public park (see H.R. 4372), [31JY] ------sale of Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4373), [31JY] Colorado: designate certain lands as wilderness in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (see H.R. 4505), [6AU] Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain lands and use proceeds for acquisition, construction, and improvement of certain national forest offices and support buildings in Arizona (see H.R. 4013), [5JN] Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see H.R. 4816), [12OC] ------address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] ------authority to purchase lands within the boundaries of certain national forests in California to include the Angeles National Forest (see H.R. 3770), [30AP] ------reduce overhead and other costs and improve fiscal accountability through improved financial accounting system (see H.R. 4149), [25JN] ------replace regional offices with State offices (see H.R. 3922), [20MY] Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain lands (see H.R. 3226), [12FE] Kern County, CA: convey Forest Service property in exchange for county lands suitable for inclusion in Sequoia National Forest (see H.R. 4023), [9JN] National Forest Foundation: eliminate (see H.R. 3621), [1AP] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] ------require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 3530), [24MR] ------suspend development of a roadless area policy pending determinations that such a policy will not adversely affect forest health (see H.R. 3297), [26FE] ------use of alternative arrangements for windstorm-damaged national forests and grasslands in Texas (see H.R. 4345), [29JY] Rogue River National Forest: convey administrative site and use proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings (see H.R. 3796), [5MY] ------transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal lands and clarify BLM authority to sell and exchange other Federal lands in Oregon (see H.R. 4326), [24JY] ------transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain lands (see H.R. 3186), [11FE] Utah: boundary adjustment of Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Mount Naomi Wilderness to correct faulty land survey and to convey land that was subject to the faulty survey (see H.R. 4320), [23JY] Wenatchee National Forest: transfer certain lands of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 3520), [19MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Convey Administrative Site for the Rogue River National Forest and Use Proceeds for the Construction or Improvement of Forest Offices and Support Buildings: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 105-561), [3JN] Forest Service Property Conveyance in Kern County, CA, in Exchange for County Lands Suitable for Inclusion in the Sequoia National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4023) (H. Rept. 105-815), [12OC] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] Granite Watershed Enhancement and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 105-527), [12MY] Miles Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1021) (H. Rept. 105-506), [5MY] National Forest System Roadless Area Policy Development Suspension Pending Determinations That Such a Policy Will Not Adversely Affect Forest Health: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3297) (H. Rept. 105-816), [12OC] Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4326) (H. Rept. 105-810), [12OC] Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] Transfer of Certain Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Lands to the Wenatchee National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3520) (H. Rept. 105-560), [3JN] Transfer of Certain Public Lands or National Forest Lands for Use as Elementary or Secondary Schools: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2223) (H. Rept. 105-693), [9SE] Wayne National Forest Continuance of Oil and Gas Operations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1467) (H. Rept. 105-770), [5OC] NATIONAL GUARD Bills and resolutions Children and youth: civilian youth opportunities program funding (see H.R. 4438), [6AU] Veterans: furnishing of burial flags to certain deceased members of the Selected Reserve (see H.R. 3668), [1AP] Messages Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status: President Clinton, [24FE] NATIONAL HEALTH MUSEUM COMMISSION Appointments Members, [21AP] NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), [7MY] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 4121), [23JN] NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 105-477), [1AP] NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND Reports filed Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1522) (H. Rept. 105-484), [21AP] NATIONAL HOLIDAYS see Special Days and Holidays NATIONAL HOUSING ACT Bills and resolutions Children's Development Commission: establish (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] Dept. of HUD: insure mortgages for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3637), [1AP] FHA: require certain properties to be inspected and determined to comply with minimum property standards (see H.R. 3750), [29AP] Housing: establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making payments on mortgages insured under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 4745), [8OC] Puerto Rico: provide for adequate insurance of mortgages on property (see H.R. 3757), [29AP] NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 335), [7OC] NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL RESEARCH Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 289), [9JN] NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH Bills and resolutions Autism: expansion, intensification, and coordination of research activities (see H.R. 4203), [14JY] Dept. of HHS: revise and extend certain women's health research and prevention activities programs (see H.R. 4683), [2OC] Health: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 363), [12FE] National Cancer Institute: increase funding for ovarian cancer public information and education programs (see H.R. 4200), [14JY] National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 335), [7OC] Office of Autoimmune Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4873), [20OC] Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 3133), [28JA] Taxation: designation of overpayments for use in biomedical research conducted through NIH (see H.R. 3563), [26MR] NATIONAL KIDS DAY Bills and resolutions Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of children and families (see H. Con. Res. 302), [20JY] NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT Bills and resolutions NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] [[Page 3119]] NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD Bills and resolutions Business and industry: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Sports: assert jurisdiction over horseracing and dogracing industries (see H.R. 3825), [11MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] NATIONAL LAKESHORES Bills and resolutions Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: study on protection as a wilderness area (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY Bills and resolutions U.N.: occupation of seat reserved for Burma by a representative of the National League for Democracy (see H. Res. 603), [15OC] NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE CENTER AND MUSEUM Bills and resolutions Federal charter: grant (see H.R. 4623), [24SE] NATIONAL MONUMENTS see Monuments and Memorials NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN'S HISTORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4722), [7OC] NATIONAL OBJECTIVES related term(s) Domestic policy Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: address issue of school violence (see H. Con. Res. 287), [5JN] ------address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 512), [29JY] Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] ------encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] Crime: prevent money laundering (see H.R. 3745), [29AP] Death and dying: recognize prevention of youth suicide as a national priority (see H. Res. 548), [18SE] Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Dept. of the Treasury: develop and implement a strategy to combat money laundering and other financial crimes (see H.R. 4005), [5JN] Diseases: implementation of national HIV surveillance system (see H. Res. 539), [15SE] Drug abuse: national drug control policy (see H.R. 4550), [11SE] (see H. Res. 423), [7MY] ------national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), consideration (see H. Res. 538), [15SE] Education: improve, raise standards, and attract the best teachers to public schools (see H.R. 3986), [3JN] ------terminate social promotion in schools (see H. Res. 401), [30MR] Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of children and families (see H. Con. Res. 302), [20JY] Health: establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3784), [30AP] Insurance: prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] Mental health: establish a task force or working group to recognize the seriousness of problems associated with mental illness (see H. Res. 587), [8OC] (see H. Res. 596), [13OC] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] Space policy: encourage exploration, development, and use of space (see H. Con. Res. 267), [29AP] Taxation: restructure and replace the income tax system to meet national priorities (see H.R. 4700), [5OC] ------treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small businesses (see H.R. 4134), [24JN] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 449), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), technical corrections (see H.R. 3978), [3JN] ------provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] Conference reports Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Messages Aeronautics and Space Achievements: President Clinton, [14SE] Comprehensive National Energy Strategy: President Clinton, [14JY] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [3MR] National Endowment for the Humanities Report: President Clinton, [21MY] Motions Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), conference report, [22MY] Reports filed Bone Marrow Donation and Transplantation Program: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2202) (H. Rept. 105-538), [18MY] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] Care for Police Survivors Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 4550, Drug Demand Reduction Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 538) (H. Rept. 105-721), [15SE] Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Strategy Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1756) (H. Rept. 105-608), [14JY] Money Laundering Deterrence Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 105-611), [14JY] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-550), [22MY] NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION related term(s) Department of Commerce Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] Ecology and environment: describe the hydrographic services functions of the Administrator (see H.R. 3164), [5FE] Endangered Species Act: transfer enforcement functions of the National Marine Fisheries Service to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see H.R. 4335), [24JY] Fish and fishing: implement fishery management plans to protect North Atlantic swordfish (see H.R. 4500), [6AU] (see H. Con. Res. 344), [8OC] Hunting and trapping: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] ------use receipts from the sale of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps to promote additional stamp purchases (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] Reports filed Hydrographic Services Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3164) (H. Rept. 105-485), [21AP] NATIONAL OILHEAT RESEARCH ALLIANCE ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] NATIONAL PARK SERVICE related term(s) National Parks and Recreation Areas Bills and resolutions Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: study on protection as a wilderness area (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] Contracts: reform concessions policies (see H.R. 3934), [21MY] Dept. of the Interior: conduct study relative to designation of Rosie the Riveter Park as an affiliated site to the National Park Service (see H.R. 4483), [6AU] ------limit authority to impose entrance fees for the City Point Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield (see H.R. 3527), [19MR] ------study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] Disabled: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] George Washington Memorial Parkway: prohibit construction of new facilities and structures along certain parts (see H.R. 4334), [24JY] Historic buildings and sites: allow private ownership and use of certain secondary structures and surplus lands in national historical parks under certain conditions (see H.R. 4158), [25JN] Independence National Historical Park: authorize the Gateway Visitor Center (see H.R. 4109), [23JN] Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4206), [14JY] Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: designate (see H.R. 4671), [1OC] New Castle, NH: land conveyance (see H.R. 4614), [23SE] New York Canal National Heritage Corridor: establish as an affiliated unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4430), [6AU] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4562), [14SE] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] [[Page 3120]] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Roads and highways: designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (see H.R. 4513), [6AU] ------designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (S. 2133), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: require use of full name on new signs (see H.R. 4014), [5JN] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4341), [28JY] Thomas Cole National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3109), [27JA] Valley Forge National Historical Park: authorize addition of the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, PA (see H.R. 3746), [29AP] Weir Farm National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land for the development of visitor and administrative facilities (see H.R. 3383), [5MR] Wenatchee National Forest: transfer certain lands of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 3520), [19MR] Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts: rename as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (see H.R. 3957), [22MY] Reports filed Allow Individuals To Designate a Percentage of Their Tax Overpayments or To Make Contributions to Units of the National Park System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 755) (H. Rept. 105-482), [21AP] Collection of Fees Relative to the Making of Motion Pictures, Television Productions, and Sound Tracks in National Parks and Recreation Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2993) (H. Rept. 105-678), [5AU] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Consideration of S. 2133, U.S. Route 66 Designation as ``America's Main Street'': Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105-496), [28AP] National Park System Management Review and Application Process Reform: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1728) (H. Rept. 105-612), [14JY] National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1635) (H. Rept. 105-559), [3JN] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 105-695), [9SE] Transfer of Certain Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Lands to the Wenatchee National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3520) (H. Rept. 105-560), [3JN] Vision Twenty-Twenty National Parks Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1693) (H. Rept. 105-767), [2OC] NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS related term(s) Parks and Recreation Areas Bills and resolutions Adams National Historical Park: establish in Massachusetts as the successor to the Adams National Historic Site (see H.R. 3703), [22AP] Automobile National Heritage Area: authorize (see H.R. 3910), [20MY] ------authorize (H.R. 3910), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 351), [15OC] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3740), [28AP] Biscayne National Park: designate visitor center as the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 3285), [26FE] Carrizo Plain National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 3604), [31MR] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: modify boundaries and protect lands, waters, and natural resources (see H.R. 4141), [25JN] Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: exclude certain lands owned by the Port of Camas-Washougal (see H.R. 4548), [10SE] Dept. of the Interior: acquisition of property for Chickamauga- Chattanooga National Military Park (see H.R. 4575), [15SE] Disabled: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] Forest Service: Recreational Fee Demonstration Program termination (see H.R. 4447), [6AU] Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4357), [30JY] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries (see H.R. 4143), [25JN] Gustavus, AK: land exchange (see H.R. 3903), [19MY] Historic buildings and sites: allow private ownership and use of certain secondary structures and surplus lands in national historical parks under certain conditions (see H.R. 4158), [25JN] Independence National Historical Park: authorize the Gateway Visitor Center (see H.R. 4109), [23JN] Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4206), [14JY] Keweenaw National Historical Park: amend laws relative to appointments to advisory commission (see H.R. 4351), [29JY] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: transfer administrative jurisdiction to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3689), [1AP] Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: designate (see H.R. 4671), [1OC] National Park Service: reform concessions policies (see H.R. 3934), [21MY] National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see H.R. 4268), [17JY] New York Canal National Heritage Corridor: establish as an affiliated unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4430), [6AU] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4850), [16OC] San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 3625), [1AP] San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3625), [1AP] Thomas Cole National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3109), [27JA] Valley Forge National Historical Park: designate lands as the Valley Forge National Cemetery (see H.R. 4365), [31JY] Wenatchee National Forest: transfer certain lands of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 3520), [19MR] Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts: rename as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (see H.R. 3957), [22MY] Reports filed Allow Individuals To Designate a Percentage of Their Tax Overpayments or To Make Contributions to Units of the National Park System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 755) (H. Rept. 105-482), [21AP] Collection of Fees Relative to the Making of Motion Pictures, Television Productions, and Sound Tracks in National Parks and Recreation Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2993) (H. Rept. 105-678), [5AU] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Fort Davis National Historic Site Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3047) (H. Rept. 105-669), [3AU] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 105-706), [11SE] Miccosukee Tribe Clarification of Rights in Florida: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 105-708), [11SE] Morristown National Historical Park Acquisition of Certain Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2776) (H. Rept. 105-694), [9SE] National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105-496), [28AP] National Park System Management Review and Application Process Reform: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1728) (H. Rept. 105-612), [14JY] San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area and San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area Establishment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3625) (H. Rept. 105-685), [7AU] Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 105-695), [9SE] Transfer of Certain Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Lands to the Wenatchee National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3520) (H. Rept. 105-560), [3JN] Vision Twenty-Twenty National Parks Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1693) (H. Rept. 105-767), [2OC] NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORP. see Amtrak NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT Bills and resolutions Child and adult care food program: revise eligibility of private organizations (see H.R. 3405), [5MR] Children and youth: improve and extend child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3666), [1AP] ------provide children with increased access to food and nutrition assistance during the summer (see H.R. 3871), [14MY] Food: extend the authority of the commodity distribution program (see H.R. 3872), [14MY] NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD Messages Report: President Clinton, [25JN] NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Bills and resolutions Education: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of mathematics, science, and information technology (see H.R. 3496), [18MR] ------make grants for applied engineering and technology education equipment and capital improvements (see H.R. 3733), [27AP] National Commission for Science and Mathematics Leadership: establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM ACT Bills and resolutions Lake Champlain: exclude from the definition of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 3260), [25FE] (see H.R. 3544), [24MR] NATIONAL SEASHORES Bills and resolutions Cumberland Island National Seashore and Wilderness: protect natural, cultural, and historical resources (see H.R. 4144), [25JN] Reports filed Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Extension of Authority and Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2411) (H. Rept. 105-568), [5JN] NATIONAL SECURITY related term(s) Department of Defense; Espionage; Strategic Materials Appointments Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, [23SE] [[Page 3121]] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Conferees: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] ------provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] China, People's Republic of: prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology (see H.R. 3886), [14MY] ------transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 438), [14MY] Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities: establish (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 463), [9JN] ------establish (H. Res. 463), consideration (see H. Res. 476), [17JN] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 3616), [1AP] ------authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), consideration (see H. Res. 435), [14MY] (see H. Res. 441), [19MY] ------authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 549), [23SE] ------establish a unified command for joint forces responsible for providing ready joint forces to regional combatant commands (see H.R. 3845), [12MY] ------making appropriations (see H.R. 4103), [22JN] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 4059), [16JN] ------making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059), consideration (see H. Res. 477), [18JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4103), consideration (see H. Res. 484), [23JN] ------national missile defense system (see H.R. 4327), [24JY] (see H.R. 4402), [5AU] ------prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] ------provide that appropriations for national defense functions for fiscal year 1999 may not exceed the amount authorized for fiscal year 1998 (see H.R. 3685), [1AP] ------SR-71 aircraft program funding (see H.R. 4424), [6AU] Dept. of Energy: ensure that U.S. Enrichment Corp. funding for disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 4215), [14JY] (see H.R. 4234), [15JY] ------purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] Foreign countries: require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3694), [21AP] ------authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3694), consideration (see H. Res. 420), [6MY] International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran (see H.R. 3743), [29AP] (see H.R. 4851), [19OC] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] Korczak, Boris: recognize and compensate for intelligence gathering services rendered during the cold war (see H.R. 3136), [28JA] Nuclear weapons: establish policy of nonproliferation (see H.R. 3333), [4MR] ------recognize the security interests of the U.S. in furthering complete nuclear disarmament (see H. Res. 479), [18JN] ------stockpile management (see H. Con. Res. 307), [23JY] Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3616), [22SE] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 4059), [24JY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 4103), [25SE] Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 3694), [5OC] Messages Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status: President Clinton, [24FE] Comprehensive National Energy Strategy: President Clinton, [14JY] Investigation of the Whereabouts of U.S. Citizens Who Have Been Missing From Cyprus: President Clinton, [22MY] National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Clinton, [19MY] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, [27AP], [19OC] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, [9JN], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, [5MY] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] Motions Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), [21MY], [22JY], [23JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4103), [15SE] Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3694), conference report, [7OC] Reports filed Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105-582), [16JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 549) (H. Rept. 105-740), [23SE] Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Consideration of H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 105-535), [14MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 441) (H. Rept. 105-544), [19MY] Consideration of H.R. 3694, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 420) (H. Rept. 105-511), [6MY] Consideration of H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 477) (H. Rept. 105-585), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4103, Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 484) (H. Rept. 105-596), [23JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4103) (H. Rept. 105-746), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4103) (H. Rept. 105-591), [22JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 105-736), [22SE] ------Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 105-532), [12MY] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-647), [24JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-578), [16JN] Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105-780), [5OC] ------Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3694) (H. Rept. 105-508), [5MY] NATIONAL SECURITY ACT Bills and resolutions Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS BOARD Appointments Members, [24JN], [9SE] NATIONAL TRAILS see Trails NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM ACT Bills and resolutions El Camino Real de los Tejas: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 4724), [7OC] El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 3803), [6MY] NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD NETWORK TO FREEDOM ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1635) (H. Rept. 105-559), [3JN] NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Bills and resolutions Weather: prohibit the closure of certain weather stations until concerns about modernization effort are addressed (see H.R. 4601), [18SE] NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES Bills and resolutions National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (H.R. 512), consideration (see H. Res. 427), [12MY] Reports filed Collection of Fees Relative to the Making of Motion Pictures, Television Productions, and Sound Tracks in National Parks and Recreation Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2993) (H. Rept. 105-678), [5AU] Consideration of H.R. 512, New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] [[Page 3122]] NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT Bills and resolutions Technical corrections (see H.R. 4482), [6AU] NATIVE AMERICANS Bills and resolutions Alaska: Federal recognition of the Qutekcak Native Tribe and the Tuscarora Nation of the Kau-ta-Noh (see H.R. 4693), [2OC] Arizona: restoration of certain Federal lands to the Tohono O'odham Nation (see H.R. 4119), [23JN] BIA: transfer services and personnel to the Office of Self- Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see H.R. 4087), [18JN] California: distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (see H.R. 4699), [5OC] ------restore Federal recognition to the Native Americans of the Graton Rancheria (see H.R. 4434), [6AU] Chippewa Cree Tribe: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3658), [1AP] Claims: establish temporary court to hear claims against the U.S. relative to tribal trust fund accounts (see H.R. 4485), [6AU] Coins: mint in commemoration of history and culture (see H.R. 4448), [6AU] Colorado Ute Indian Tribes: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3478), [17MR] Dept. of the Interior: compensate certain Indian tribes for known errors in tribal trust fund accounts and establish a process for settling disputes (see H.R. 3782), [30AP] Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act: addition of Eastern Oklahoma State College on behalf of Choctaw Nation (see H.R. 3846), [12MY] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Gambling: prohibit certain Dept. of the Interior Indian gaming regulations (see H.R. 3094), [27JA] Government: technical corrections to certain laws (see H.R. 4068), [16JN] Haskell Indian Nations University: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Housing: expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 4088), [18JN] Indian Self-Determination Act: repeal a provision which exempts certain former officers and employees of the U.S. from restrictions related to aiding and advising Indian tribes (see H.R. 3218, 3219), [12FE] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] Medicaid: extend the higher Federal medical assistance payment percentage for Indian Health Service facilities to urban Indian health programs (see H.R. 4480), [6AU] Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4482), [6AU] Native American Veterans' Memorial: establish (see H.R. 4064), [16JN] Navajo Indian irrigation project: use power allocated from the Colorado River storage project for on-farm uses (see H.R. 3235), [12FE] Oklahoma: compensate the Wyandotte Tribe for the taking of certain rights by the Federal Government (see H.R. 3797), [5MY] Public lands: reduce the fractionated ownership of Indian lands (see H.R. 4325), [23JY] San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: use of water conserved by lining the All-American Canal (see H.R. 4392), [4AU] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4341), [28JY] Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Taxation: collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel sold on Indian lands (see H.R. 3966), [22MY] ------treatment of Alaska Native settlement trusts (see H.R. 4192), [25JN] ------treatment of Native American housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3774), [30AP] Water: settlement of the reserved water rights of the Shivwits and construction of certain water projects (see H.R. 4746), [8OC] Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District: convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project (see H.R. 3677), [1AP] Wisconsin: commemorate sesquicentennial of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 223), [24FE] Reports filed Administrative Procedures for Extension of Federal Recognition to Certain Indian Groups: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1154) (H. Rept. 105-737), [23SE] Advisory Council on California Indian Policy Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3069) (H. Rept. 105-571), [9JN] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Land Bank Protections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2000) (H. Rept. 105-677), [5AU] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Recognition of Certain Native American Communities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2812) (H. Rept. 105-716), [15SE] California Indian Land Transfer Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2742) (H. Rept. 105-575), [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 4259, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 105-779), [5OC] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4259) (H. Rept. 105-700), [9SE] Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance in Alaska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Federal Indian Services Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2314) (H. Rept. 105- 707), [11SE] Narragansett Justice Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1983) (H. Rept. 105-692), [9SE] Native American Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4068) (H. Rept. 105-733), [18SE] Native American Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1833) (H. Rept. 105-765), [2OC] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] Wyandotte Tribe Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3797) (H. Rept. 105-696), [9SE] NATURAL GAS related term(s) Power Resources Bills and resolutions Big Piney, WY: allow oil and gas leasing agreements for certain lands (see H.R. 3878), [14MY] Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see H.R. 3318), [4MR] Minerals Management Service: grant Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field (see H.R. 4604), [18SE] Mining and mineral resources: protection of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders relative to coalbed methane gas (see H.R. 4598), [18SE] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] Taxation: provide a tax credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production (see H.R. 3688), [1AP] ------treatment of natural gas gathering lines (see H.R. 3913), [20MY] ------treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] Turkmenistan: support assistance to build pipelines relative to resumption of natural gas exports (see H. Con. Res. 349), [10OC] Reports filed Big Piney, WY, Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] Wayne National Forest Continuance of Oil and Gas Operations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1467) (H. Rept. 105-770), [5OC] NATURAL RESOURCES Bills and resolutions Arctic Oil Reserve: collection and interpretation of state-of-the- art, non-intrusive, 3-dimensional seismic data testing for producible oil in the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 4755), [8OC] Bering Sea: actions to stop poaching of marine resources and use of illegal high seas driftnets (see H. Res. 470), [15JN] California: develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see H.R. 4223), [15JY] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: modify boundaries and protect lands, waters, and natural resources (see H.R. 4141), [25JN] Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 4797), [10OC] ------use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Corps of Engineers: reauthorizing water resources development programs (see H.R. 3866), [14MY] Cumberland Island National Seashore and Wilderness: protect natural, cultural, and historical resources (see H.R. 4144), [25JN] Dept. of the Interior: prohibit charging of fees for certain uses of sand, gravel, and shell resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3972), [22MY] EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (see H.R. 4047), [11JN] Forest Service: address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] [[Page 3123]] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Maryland: provide for a pilot program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria (see H.R. 4337), [27JY] Mining and mineral resources: protection of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders relative to coalbed methane gas (see H.R. 4598), [18SE] Navajo Indian irrigation project: use power allocated from the Colorado River storage project for on-farm uses (see H.R. 3235), [12FE] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 3610), [31MR] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Taxation: application of the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources to electricity produced from biomass facilities (see H.R. 4407), [5AU] ------treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on land subject to conservation easement (see H.R. 4301), [22JY] Water: authorize EPA grants to States to maximize the available water supply and develop alternative water sources (see H.R. 3243), [12FE] Messages Alaska's Mineral Resources: President Clinton, [10MR] Reports filed Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Dept. of the Interior Prohibition on Charging of Fees for Certain Uses of Sand, Gravel, and Shell Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3972) (H. Rept. 105-766), [2OC] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] NAVY see Department of Defense NAZI PARTY--WORLD WAR II Bills and resolutions Crime: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] Dept. of State: seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3662), [1AP] World War II: recognition of American civilian POW (see H. Res. 555), [25SE] Motions Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (H.R. 3662), [9JN] NEAL, RICHARD E. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Bills and resolutions introduced Medicare: clarify non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws relative to Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4648), [26SE] ------restore full incentive payment percentages for prospective payment system-exempt rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 4855), [19OC] Tariff: chemicals (see H.R. 3325), [4MR] ------HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 3328), [4MR] ------polyvinyl butyral (see H.R. 3327), [4MR] ------2-ethylhexanoic acid (see H.R. 3326), [4MR] Taxation: improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------promote retirement savings (see H.R. 3672), [1AP] ------simplify child tax credit and other nonrefundable credits by repealing limits relative to alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 4489), [6AU] ------simplify the individual income tax by repealing adjusted gross income limitations on itemized and personal exemption deductions (see H.R. 4053), [11JN] ------temporary waiver of minimum tax rules relative to nonrefundable personal tax credit benefits for families (see H.R. 4611), [23SE] ------treatment of commercial aviation to and from airports located on sparsely populated islands (see H.R. 4703), [5OC] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3102), [27JA] ------treatment of real property tax reduction vouchers received by senior citizens in exchange for volunteer work (see H.R. 3841), [12MY] ------treatment of the marriage tax penalty relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 3995), [4JN] NEBRASKA Reports filed Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] NEIGHBORHOODS see Community Development; Urban Areas NETHERCUTT, GEORGE R., JR. (a Representative from Washington) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: provide protections to suppliers of commodities (see H.R. 3744), [29AP] Arlington National Cemetery: disclosure of identity of any individual for whom a waiver of eligibility requirements for interment is granted (see H.R. 3089), [27JA] Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] Drugs: sentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses while in the presence of a minor (see H.R. 3919), [20MY] Foreign countries: require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] NEUMANN, MARK W. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Bills and resolutions introduced Executive departments: promote financial management (see H. Res. 447), [21MY] Government Management Reform Act: hold Federal agencies accountable for tax dollars spent by such agencies (see H.R. 4074), [17JN] Taxation: treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 4414), [5AU] NEVADA Bills and resolutions Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] Public lands: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 4656, 4657), [1OC] ------sale of certain land in the Ivanpah Valley to the Clark County Dept. of Aviation (see H.R. 3705), [22AP] NEW CASTLE, NH Bills and resolutions Public lands: conveyance (see H.R. 4614), [23SE] NEW HAMPSHIRE Bills and resolutions New Castle, NH: land conveyance (see H.R. 4614), [23SE] Messages Pemigewasset River Study Relative to Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: President Clinton, [5MY] NEW HAVEN, CT Reports filed Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 105-615), [14JY] NEW JERSEY Bills and resolutions Roads and highways: waive repayment of funds used for constructing high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 4528), [9SE] Woodbridge, NJ: extend New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail (see H.R. 4527), [9SE] Reports filed Morristown National Historical Park Acquisition of Certain Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2776) (H. Rept. 105-694), [9SE] NEW MEXICO Appointments Steven Schiff funeral attendees, [30MR] Bills and resolutions Bandelier National Monument: modify boundary (see H.R. 3936), [21MY] ------modify boundary (S. 1132), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] de Onate, Don Juan: issue postage stamp in commemoration of first permanent settlement of western U.S. by the Spanish explorer (see H. Con. Res. 240), [11MR] El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 3803), [6MY] Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see H.R. 4816), [12OC] ------address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Onate Cuartocentenario: designate to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (see H. Res. 389), [18MR] Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] Schiff, Steven: tribute (see H. Res. 395), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of S. 1132, Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105-496), [28AP] NEW TRIBES MISSION (organization) Bills and resolutions Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] NEW WILDLIFE REFUGE AUTHORIZATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 512): consideration (see H. Res. 427), [12MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 512, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] NEW YEAR'S DAY Bills and resolutions Government: designate day of observance in year 2000 (see H.J. Res. 130), [25SE] NEW YORK Bills and resolutions New York Canal National Heritage Corridor: establish as an affiliated unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4430), [6AU] NEW YORK, NY Bills and resolutions FAA: address aircraft noise problems of Queens and Long Island, NY (see H.R. 3952), [22MY] ------address aircraft noise problems of Staten Island, NY (see H.R. 4866), [20OC] [[Page 3124]] LaGuardia Airport: prepare an environmental impact statement to evaluate the impact of slot exemptions for operation of new air services (see H.R. 3179), [11FE] (see H.R. 4117), [23JN] Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] New York: disposition of Governors Island (see H.R. 3884), [14MY] Thurgood Marshall U.S Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 4768), [9OC] NEW YORK (State) Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Dept. of the Interior: construct and operate a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York (see H.R. 3928), [21MY] FAA: address aircraft noise problems of Queens and Long Island, NY (see H.R. 3952), [22MY] ------address aircraft noise problems of Staten Island, NY (see H.R. 4866), [20OC] Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Archivist of the U.S. for construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 4829), [14OC] Governors Island: disposition (see H.R. 3884), [14MY] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Interstate 787: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas (see H.R. 3754), [29AP] Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4206), [14JY] New York, NY: prepare an environmental impact statement to evaluate the impact of slot exemptions for operation of new air services at LaGuardia Airport (see H.R. 3179), [11FE] (see H.R. 4117), [23JN] Thomas Cole National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3109), [27JA] Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council: extend authorization (see H.R. 3929), [21MY] Reports filed Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 105-695), [9SE] NEWS MEDIA Bills and resolutions Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] NEWSPAPERS related term(s) News Media Bills and resolutions FCC: eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see H.R. 3171), [5FE] Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] NEY, ROBERT W. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Veterans Affairs: payment of monthly educational assistance benefits to veterans enrolled at educational institutions during periods between terms (see H.R. 4537), [10SE] Social Security: provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 3247), [24FE] NICARAGUA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: eliminate requirement that family members of eligible aliens be Nicaraguan or Cuban nationals (see H.R. 4020), [9JN] OAS: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission (see H. Con. Res. 222), [12FE] NICARAGUAN ADJUSTMENT AND CENTRAL AMERICAN RELIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Aliens: eliminate requirement that family members of eligible aliens be Nicaraguan or Cuban nationals (see H.R. 4020), [9JN] Immigration: provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of status (see H.R. 3553), [25MR] NIELSON, HOWARD C. (a former Representative from Utah) Bills and resolutions relative to Howard C. Nielson Post Office Building, Provo, UT: designate (see H.R. 3120), [28JA] NIGERIA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Crime: efforts to combat advance fee fraud schemes (see H.R. 3916), [20MY] NIGERIAN DEMOCRACY AND CIVIL SOCIETY EMPOWERMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3890), [19MY] NOISE POLLUTION related term(s) Pollution Bills and resolutions FAA: address aircraft noise problems of Queens and Long Island, NY (see H.R. 3952), [22MY] ------address aircraft noise problems of Staten Island, NY (see H.R. 4866), [20OC] National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see H.R. 4268), [17JY] New York, NY: prepare an environmental impact statement to evaluate the impact of slot exemptions for operation of new air services at LaGuardia Airport (see H.R. 4117), [23JN] NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Appointments Conferees: S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC], [5OC] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: reform the conservation reserve program relative to treatment of nonprofit organizations renting land from a State or political subdivision (see H.R. 3451), [12MR] American GI Forum of the U.S. (nonprofit corporation): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3843), [12MY] Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3893), [19MY] Crime: amend RICO relative to nonviolent advocacy groups (see H.R. 4245), [16JY] Government: streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] Public lands: exempt from certain liability requirements relative to rights-of-way (see H.R. 3187), [11FE] Taxation: allow tax credits for certain non-public school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 4780), [9OC] ------treatment of income from land or development rights sold to nonprofit organizations for preservation purposes (see H.R. 3286), [26FE] Urban areas: provide grants to organizations to develop youth intervention models (see H.R. 3607), [31MR] Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), [5JN] Volunteer workers: exempt certain food bank volunteers from the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3152), [4FE] Motions National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (S. 2073), [1OC] NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO) Bills and resolutions Kosovo: NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] ------presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] Messages Dayton Accords Implementation Policy Report: President Clinton, [29JY] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] Reports filed Immigration Status for NATO Civilian Employees: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 429) (H. Rept. 105-410), [3FE] NORTH CAROLINA Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] NORTH DAKOTA Bills and resolutions Agriculture: provide crop insurance, marketing loan, and emergency operating loan relief for farmers in certain North Dakota and Minnesota counties that have been designated as Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 3678), [1AP] 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 (see H.R. 4510), [6AU] NORTHUP, ANNE M. (a Representative from Kentucky) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 335), [7OC] NORTHWEST STRAITS ADVISORY COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4585), [16SE] NORTON, ELEANOR HOLMES (a Delegate from the District of Columbia) Bills and resolutions introduced Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4347), [29JY] District of Columbia: allow Washington Convention Center Authority to finance revenue bonds to construct new convention center (see H.R. 4237), [16JY] ------designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] ------eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District laws (see H.R. 4055), [11JN] ------eliminate congressional review of newly-passed laws and provide autonomy over budgets (see H.R. 3920), [20MY] ------provide budget autonomy (see H.R. 4054), [11JN] ------provide for full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 4208), [14JY] ------provide the Delegate to Congress with a vote relative to impeachment process (see H. Res. 613), [18DE] 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] House Rules: provide a vote in the Committee of the Whole to the Delegate from the District of Columbia (see H. Res. 464), [9JN] Taxation: allow cash payment to Federal employees in lieu of parking benefits (see H.R. 4777), [9OC] Unemployment: establish the Strategic Transitional Employment Program for the long-term unemployed living in poverty in certain identified communities (see H.R. 4097), [19JN] Washington Interdependence Council: establish a memorial to Benjamin Banneker in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3499), [18MR] [[Page 3125]] NORWAY, KINGDOM OF Bills and resolutions Ericson, Leif: grant honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 122), [16JN] NORWOOD, CHARLIE (a Representative from Georgia) Bills and resolutions introduced Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 4546), [10SE] Ships and vessels: allow certain foreign freight vessels to transport common ground clay as bulk cargo (see H.R. 4490), [6AU] NUCLEAR ENERGY related term(s) Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Nuclear Weapons; Power Resources; Radioactive Substances Appointments Conferees: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] ------ensure that U.S. Enrichment Corp. funding for disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 4215), [14JY] (see H.R. 4234), [15JY] ------purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran (see H.R. 3743), [29AP] (see H.R. 4851), [19OC] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] NRC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3532), [24MR] Nuclear weapons: stockpile management (see H. Con. Res. 307), [23JY] Tariff: nuclear fuel assemblies (see H.R. 3761, 3762, 3763), [30AP] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: grant congressional consent (H.R. 629), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 511), [28JY] Conference reports Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629), [16JY] Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [6MY] Motions Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), [12MY] Reports filed NRC Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3532) (H. Rept. 105-680), [6AU] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-652), [28JY] NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION related term(s) Nuclear Energy Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3532), [24MR] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] Reports filed Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3532) (H. Rept. 105-680), [6AU] NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT Bills and resolutions Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] NUCLEAR WEAPONS related term(s) International Atomic Energy Agency; Nuclear Energy; Weapons Appointments Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, [11FE], [23SE] Bills and resolutions Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] ------provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] China, People's Republic of: transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 438), [14MY] Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities: establish (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] Dept. of Energy: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] ------ensure that U.S. Enrichment Corp. funding for disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 4215), [14JY] (see H.R. 4234), [15JY] ------purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] India: condemn nuclear tests (see H. Res. 439), [14MY] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] ------prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] National security: establish policy of nonproliferation (see H.R. 3333), [4MR] ------national missile defense system (see H.R. 4327), [24JY] (see H.R. 4402), [5AU] ------recognize the security interests of the U.S. in furthering complete nuclear disarmament (see H. Res. 479), [18JN] Safety: stockpile management (see H. Con. Res. 307), [23JY] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [6MY] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, [9JN], [29JY] Nuclear Weapons Testing in India: President Clinton, [13MY] Reports filed Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] NURSES see Health Care Professionals NURSING HOMES see Health Care Facilities NUSSLE, JIM (a Representative from Iowa) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [6MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Budget: reform process relative to use of joint resolutions, emergency spending, spending accountability, Federal insurance programs, pay-go requirements, decision enforcement, and mitigation of bias (see H.R. 4837), [14OC] Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.J. Res. 123), [17JN] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 4491), [6AU] Medicare: election of Medicare+Choice organizations to exclude payment for abortion services (see H.R. 4228), [15JY] ------eliminate budget neutrality adjustment factor used in calculating blended capitation rate for Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4492), [6AU] Medicare Payment Advisory Commission: expand membership (see H.R. 4377), [31JY] OAKLAND, CA Bills and resolutions Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3295), [26FE] Reports filed Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3295) (H. Rept. 105-520), [7MY] OBERSTAR, JAMES L. (a Representative from Minnesota) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Aviation: prohibit sale of international routes (see H.R. 4547), [10SE] Dept. of Transportation: collection of user fees for navigational assistance services (see H.R. 3674), [1AP] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Lake County, MN: Coast Guard conveyance of certain property to the Lake County Historical Society (see H.R. 4098), [19JN] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3147), [3FE] OBEY, DAVID R. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] ------H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: study on protection as a wilderness area (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] [[Page 3126]] Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3580), consideration (see H. Res. 473), [16JN] Business and industry: require certain employers who close plants to negotiate possible ways to continue to use the plant and equipment for continued employment purposes (see H.R. 3397), [5MR] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] House of Representatives: expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 3851), [13MY] ------public financing for candidates who voluntarily limit expenditures for general elections (see H.R. 3852), [13MY] States: return primary responsibility for disaster relief to States, establish a private corporation to insure against risks and costs of disasters, and provide for Federal assistance for disaster response activities (see H.R. 3728), [23AP] OBSCENITY see Pornography OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH related term(s) Safety Bills and resolutions Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3169), [5FE] OSHA: recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data sheets (see H.R. 3481), [17MR] (see H.R. 3519), [19MR] (see H.R. 4037), [11JN] ------require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Ships and vessels: reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no longer in use (see H.R. 4156), [25JN] Reports filed OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Sound Scientific Practices Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2661) (H. Rept. 105-730), [18SE] OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT Bills and resolutions Law enforcement officers: amend to protect State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3169), [5FE] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Reports filed OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Sound Scientific Practices Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2661) (H. Rept. 105-730), [18SE] OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3169), [5FE] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Safety: recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data sheets (see H.R. 3481), [17MR] (see H.R. 3519), [19MR] (see H.R. 4037), [11JN] ------require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Reports filed OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Sound Scientific Practices Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2661) (H. Rept. 105-730), [18SE] OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZATION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105-444), [17MR] OCEANS Bills and resolutions Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 4797), [10OC] Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (see H.R. 3445), [12MR] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] ------implement fishery management plans to protect North Atlantic swordfish (see H. Con. Res. 344), [8OC] International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy (see H. Res. 425), [7MY] Minerals Management Service: grant Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field (see H.R. 4604), [18SE] National Lighthouse Center and Museum: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 4623), [24SE] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] Reports filed Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Oceans Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 105-718), [15SE] OCEANS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 105-718), [15SE] OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE, CONGRESSIONAL see Congress OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY ACT Bills and resolutions Government: measure performance of Federal procurement system and enhance training of the acquisition workforce (see H.R. 4244), [16JY] OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OVERSIGHT COUNCIL Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4676), [1OC] OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Bills and resolutions Budget: exclude old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program outlay and revenue totals from OMB and CBO budget pronouncements (see H.R. 4503), [6AU] Government: streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY Messages National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [3MR] OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION MONITORING Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] Establish (H.R. 2431): consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] ------take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4761, Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105- 805), [9OC] OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] Reports filed Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] OHIO Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Historic buildings and sites: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4562), [14SE] Jamestown, OH: conveyance of Army Reserve Center to the Greeneview Local School District (see H.R. 3521), [19MR] National Defense Reserve Fleet: conveyance of certain vessels to Ohio War Memorial, Inc. (see H.R. 3823), [7MY] Reports filed Wayne National Forest Continuance of Oil and Gas Operations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1467) (H. Rept. 105-770), [5OC] OHIO WAR MEMORIAL, INC. Bills and resolutions National Defense Reserve Fleet: conveyance of certain vessels (see H.R. 3823), [7MY] [[Page 3127]] OKLAHOMA Bills and resolutions Wyandotte Tribe: compensate for the taking of certain rights by the Federal Government (see H.R. 3797), [5MY] Reports filed Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Federal Indian Services Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2314) (H. Rept. 105- 707), [11SE] Wyandotte Tribe Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3797) (H. Rept. 105-696), [9SE] OLDER AMERICANS ACT Bills and resolutions Reauthorize (see H.R. 4099), [19JN] (see H.R. 4344), [29JY] Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] OLMSTEAD, FREDERICK LAW Bills and resolutions Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site: acquire certain lands for inclusion (see H.R. 3436), [11MR] OLVER, JOHN W. (a Representative from Massachusetts) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] OLYMPIC GAMES related term(s) Sports Bills and resolutions Sports: encourage pro sports leagues and International Olympic Committee to set clear guidelines and penalties for illegal drug use (see H. Res. 481), [19JN] Tariff: personal effects of individuals associated with the 1999 International Special Olympics and Women's World Cup, the 2001 International Special Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games (see H.R. 4045), [11JN] OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT Bills and resolutions Amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] Crime: prohibit convicted felons from collecting damages for injuries suffered during the commission of a crime (see H.R. 4446), [6AU] Education: encourage use of school resource officers (see H.R. 4009), [5JN] Law enforcement officers: reduce local matching amount to ensure more local communities qualify for grants to hire additional police officers (see H.R. 4734), [8OC] OMNIBUS NATIONAL PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 4570): consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4570, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] OMNIBUS PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] OPA LOCKA, FL Bills and resolutions Postal Service: designate buildings in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami, FL (see H.R. 4052), [11JN] ORANGEBURG, SC Bills and resolutions J.I. Washington III Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4044), [11JN] OREGON Bills and resolutions BLM: clarify authority to make sales and exchanges of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3542), [24MR] Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] Dept. of the Interior: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Willow Lake Natural Treatment System Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3964), [22MY] Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 4630), [25SE] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] Fort Clatsop National Memorial: expand (see H.R. 3378), [5MR] Little Sandy River: protection of watershed as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit (see H.R. 4525), [9SE] Rogue River National Forest: convey administrative site and use proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings (see H.R. 3796), [5MY] ------transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal lands and clarify BLM authority to sell and exchange other Federal lands in Oregon (see H.R. 4326), [24JY] ------transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain lands (see H.R. 3186), [11FE] Reports filed Convey Administrative Site for the Rogue River National Forest and Use Proceeds for the Construction or Improvement of Forest Offices and Support Buildings: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 105-561), [3JN] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4326) (H. Rept. 105-810), [12OC] OREGON PUBLIC LANDS TRANSFER AND PROTECTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4326) (H. Rept. 105-810), [12OC] ORGAN DONORS see Health ORGAN PROCUREMENT AND TRANSPLANTATION NETWORK Bills and resolutions Government regulations: nullify certain operational regulations (see H.R. 3767), [30AP] ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES Bills and resolutions Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see H. Con. Res. 222), [12FE] ORTIZ, SOLOMON P. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Reynaldo G. Garza-Filemon B. Vela, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (see H.R. 3675), [1AP] OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Bills and resolutions Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Dept. of the Interior: dissolve the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 4091), [19JN] ------moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] ------prohibit charging of fees for certain uses of sand, gravel, and shell resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3972), [22MY] Minerals Management Service: grant Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field (see H.R. 4604), [18SE] Mining and mineral resources: ratification of payments made under preexisting onshore and offshore royalty-in-kind programs (see H.R. 3962), [22MY] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] ------management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] Reports filed Dept. of the Interior Prohibition on Charging of Fees for Certain Uses of Sand, Gravel, and Shell Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3972) (H. Rept. 105-766), [2OC] OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORP. Bills and resolutions Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] (see H.R. 3159), [4FE] OWENS, MAJOR R. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Education: make grants for postsecondary information technology education and employment assistance projects (see H.R. 3896), [19MY] OXLEY, MICHAEL G. (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Computers: require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] FCC: repeal redundant reporting and record keeping requirements (see H.R. 4759), [9OC] OXON HILL, MD Bills and resolutions Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 4516), [6AU] OZONE see Ecology and Environment PACKARD, RON (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Death and dying: recognize prevention of youth suicide as a national priority (see H. Res. 548), [18SE] Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see H.R. 4059), [16JN] National Institute of Dental Research: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 289), [9JN] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 4059), [24JY] Reports filed Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-647), [24JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4059) (H. Rept. 105-578), [16JN] PADUCAH, KY Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] PAHRUMP, NV Bills and resolutions Public lands: convey certain lands (see H.R. 4867), [20OC] PAKISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] ------provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] India: condemn nuclear tests (see H. Res. 439), [14MY] [[Page 3128]] Messages Nuclear Weapons Testing in India: President Clinton, [13MY] PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION Bills and resolutions Middle East: U.S. policy relative to Israeli concessions in peace process against their own self-interest (see H. Con. Res. 276), [13MY] PALESTINIANS Bills and resolutions Middle East: U.S. policy relative to Israeli concessions in peace process against their own self-interest (see H. Con. Res. 276), [13MY] Messages National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA], [21JY] PALLONE, FRANK, JR. (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced Arms Export Control Act: provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] CERCLA: reauthorize (see H.R. 3262), [25FE] Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 540), [16SE] FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety (see H.R. 3676), [1AP] Fish and fishing: implement fishery management plans to protect North Atlantic swordfish (see H. Con. Res. 344), [8OC] Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3784), [30AP] Insurance: limit increase in health insurance company premiums to certain buyers of coverage in individual markets (see H.R. 3538), [24MR] Medicare: documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims for office visits and for other evaluation and management services (see H. Con. Res. 264), [28AP] ------improve access to benefits for certain individuals and provide financial assistance to individuals who are too poor to afford premiums (see H.R. 4799), [10OC] Pat King Post Office Building, Long Branch, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3612), [31MR] Pharmaceuticals: establish therapeutic equivalence requirements for generic drugs (see H.R. 4849), [16OC] Supreme Patriarch Karekin I: tribute to U.S. visit commemorating centennial of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in America (see H. Con. Res. 271), [5MY] PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions New Tribes Mission (organization): commend efforts to obtain the release of workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] PANAMA CANAL Bills and resolutions Panama: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] PAPPAS, MICHAEL (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Iraq: development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] Medicare: delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3567), [26MR] Navy: repeal law preventing donation of remaining, [12FE] Rural areas: pilot program to facilitate the protection and preservation of remaining open space and farmland in the mid- Atlantic States (see H.R. 3566), [26MR] PARAGA, DOBROSLAV Bills and resolutions Croatia: support efforts to bring about increased respect for democratic and human rights (see H. Res. 375), [2MR] PARKER, MIKE (a Representative from Mississippi) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [6MY] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Bills and resolutions Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: convey Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4371), [31JY] ------develop management plan for Woodland Lake Park tract reflecting current use as a public park (see H.R. 4372), [31JY] Disabled: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 4630), [25SE] Forest Service: Recreational Fee Demonstration Program termination (see H.R. 4447), [6AU] Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: designate (see H.R. 4671), [1OC] New York Canal National Heritage Corridor: establish as an affiliated unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4430), [6AU] Union Gap, WA: increase local management and control of Fullbright Park (see H.R. 3574), [27MR] Reports filed Allow Individuals To Designate a Percentage of Their Tax Overpayments or To Make Contributions to Units of the National Park System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 755) (H. Rept. 105-482), [21AP] BWCAW Accessibility and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1739) (H. Rept. 105-500), [29AP] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] Vision Twenty-Twenty National Parks Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1693) (H. Rept. 105-767), [2OC] PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT Motions Enact (H.R. 1122): veto, [23JY] PARTNERSHIPS FOR WILDLIFE ACT Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] PASCRELL, BILL, JR. (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced Fire prevention: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local governments in improving public safety against fire and fire- related hazards (see H.R. 4229), [15JY] Health: establish a national registry of information on traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries (see H.R. 4800), [10OC] Social Security: investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses into program (see H. Res. 340), [27JA] PASSPORTS Bills and resolutions Children and youth: require that applications for minors have signatures of both parents (see H.R. 3983), [3JN] Foreign countries: prohibit U.S. citizens from traveling through countries where U.S. passports are invalid (see H.R. 3611), [31MR] PASTOR, ED (a Representative from Arizona) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Arizona: restoration of certain Federal lands to the Tohono O'odham Nation (see H.R. 4119), [23JN] Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District: convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project (see H.R. 3677), [1AP] PASTRANA, ANDRES (President, Colombia) Bills and resolutions Colombia: tribute to democratic elections and renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 502), [15JY] PATENTS related term(s) Copyrights Bills and resolutions Federal agencies and departments: improve ability to license federally owned inventions (see H.R. 4859), [20OC] Patent and Trademark Office: funding for salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3723), [23AP] Trademark Act: amend to provide protection for trade dress (see H.R. 3163), [5FE] Reports filed Patent and Trademark Office Salaries and Expenses Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 105- 528), [12MY] Technology Transfer Commercialization Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), [14JY] Vessel Hull Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 105-436), [11MR] PATIENT PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 4250): consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] Motions Enact (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4250, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3605): consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] PATRIK, LINDA E. Bills and resolutions Taxation: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] PATRIOTISM Bills and resolutions Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4573), [15SE] Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see H.R. 3216), [12FE] Patriotic societies and observances: revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws (see H.R. 4529), [9SE] PAUL, RON (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Agricultural Market Transition Act: ensure that certain rice farms continue production pursuant to flexibility contracts (see H.R. 3339), [5MR] Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 129), [16SE] Fish and fishing: disapprove rule requiring the use of bycatch reduction devices in the shrimp fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 3735), [28AP] ------red snapper fishery management in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4423), [6AU] Housing: prohibit individuals convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine from receiving public housing assistance (see H.R. 4551), [11SE] IMF: U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 3090), [27JA] Iraq: prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] National Weather Service: prohibit the closure of certain weather stations until concerns about modernization effort are addressed (see H.R. 4601), [18SE] [[Page 3129]] Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 3261), [25FE] ------repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 4217), [15JY] ------repeal law creating unique health care identifiers for all citizens in order to create national medical history database (see H.R. 4281), [21JY] Taxation: constitutional amendment to abolish personal income, estate, and gift taxes and to prohibit the Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens (see H.J. Res. 116), [28AP] ------prevent increase on variable annuities and other variable contracts (see H. Con. Res. 211), [11FE] ------provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 4381), [3AU] ------treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 3626), [1AP] Texas: provide for additional place of holding court for the Austin Division of the Western Judicial District (see H.R. 4428), [6AU] PAXON, BILL (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Education: increase number of teachers (see H.R. 3157), [4FE] PAYNE, DONALD M. (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authority to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 4573), [15SE] Colleges and universities: improve international education at postsecondary institutions (see H.R. 3311), [3MR] Guyana: elections (see H. Con. Res. 215), [11FE] Immigration: waive certain inadmissibility grounds for aliens married to U.S. citizens relative to political activity in Ireland or Northern Ireland (see H.R. 4494), [6AU] Mauritania: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] Telephones: require wireless services providers to itemize calls on subscribers' bills (see H.R. 4493), [6AU] Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 309), [24JY] PEACE Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Con. Res. 258), [1AP] Iraq: development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see H. Con. Res. 347), [9OC] Middle East: U.S. policy relative to Israeli concessions in peace process against their own self-interest (see H. Con. Res. 276), [13MY] Mozambique: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 556), [25SE] (see H. Res. 610), [20OC] Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 245), [17MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, [23SE] National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA], [21JY] PEASE, EDWARD A. (a Representative from Indiana) Bills and resolutions introduced John T. Myers Federal Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (see H.R. 4668), [1OC] PELOSI, NANCY (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see H. Con. Res. 347), [9OC] PENNSYLVANIA Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4357), [30JY] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3781), [30AP] Valley Forge National Historical Park: authorize addition of the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, PA (see H.R. 3746), [29AP] ------designate lands as the Valley Forge National Cemetery (see H.R. 4365), [31JY] PENSIONS related term(s) Income Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: allow members to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 3933), [21MY] Capitol Police: increase mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 4415), [5AU] Colleges and universities: allow use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see H.R. 3473), [17MR] Dept. of Defense: equitable retirement for military reserve technicians covered under FERS or CSRS (see H.R. 4153), [25JN] ------exclude monthly insurance benefits in determining the income of certain surviving spouses of military retirees (see H.R. 4582), [16SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] ------use of voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 4705), [6OC] District of Columbia: reform certain retirement programs (see H.R. 4568), [15SE] ERISA: protect the rights of participants and beneficiaries of terminated pension plans (see H.R. 4396), [4AU] ------provide that participants in employee benefit plans are entitled to certain judicial reviews of benefit determinations (see H.R. 4406), [5AU] ------regulate entities that hold assets of pension plans covering less than 100 participants and require annual asset statements (see H.R. 4238), [16JY] Family and Medical Leave Act: tax treatment of periods of leave required to be permitted relative to the pension participation and vesting rules (see H.R. 4178), [25JN] Federal employees: establish a portable retirement option for political appointees and congressional employees (see H.R. 4603), [18SE] ------provide for the rectification of certain retirement coverage errors (see H.R. 3249), [24FE] ------treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 4201), [14JY] (see H.R. 4299), [22JY] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] Income: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of retirement benefits (see H.R. 4152), [25JN] ------protect retirement security of individuals (see H.R. 3450), [12MR] Investments: allow individuals the opportunity to provide for their retirement through S.A.F.E. accounts (see H.R. 3683), [1AP] Members of Congress: limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] Military Retirement Reform Act: restore certain military retirement benefits (see H.R. 4669), [1OC] Puerto Rico: exempt retirement income from pension plans from nonresident taxation (see H.R. 3969), [22MY] Reform (see H.R. 3788), [4MY] (see H.R. 4123), [24JN] Social Security: allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into individual security accounts and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 4256), [16JY] (see H.R. 4824), [13OC] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4076), [17JN] ------establish pilot program for personalized retirement security through personal retirement savings accounts (see H.R. 3560), [26MR] ------include retirees among recipients of annual account statements (see H.R. 3649), [1AP] ------increase widow's and widower's insurance benefits by reason of delayed retirement (see H.R. 4459), [6AU] ------provide for accounts funded by surpluses in the budget and available for private investment in indexed funds (see H.R. 3456), [12MR] Taxation: adjust for inflation income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] ------allow rollover contributions to individual retirement plans from deferred compensation plans maintained by States and local governments and allow State and local governments to maintain 401(k) plans (see H.R. 3554), [25MR] ------allow small employers a credit against costs incurred in establishing qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3300), [26FE] ------disclose to employees the employer's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3777), [30AP] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] ------enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] ------ensure uniformity of Federal and State pension plans relative to State income taxes (see H.R. 4572), [15SE] ------improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------increase amount which may be contributed to defined contribution pension plans (see H.R. 3663), [1AP] ------increase income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3447), [12MR] ------permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited by employer contributions to employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 4741), [8OC] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for medical expenses of certain older relatives (see H.R. 3600), [30MR] (see H.R. 4349), [29JY] ------promote retirement savings (see H.R. 3672), [1AP] (see H.R. 4823), [13OC] ------provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3307), [3MR] [[Page 3130]] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3979), [3JN] ------treatment of nondeductible contributions to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 3225), [12FE] ------waive limit on benefits from multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. 3632), [1AP] Veterans: exclude judgment or settlement amounts received from damage claims against the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in determining annual income (see H.R. 3515), [19MR] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 3434), [11MR] ------repeal retired pay computation formula applicable to certain veterans (see H.R. 4696), [5OC] ------termination of certain contributions to the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3107), [27JA] Messages Railroad Retirement Board Report: President Clinton, [3FE], [28SE] Reports filed Civil Service Retirement System Actuarial Redeposit Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2566) (H. Rept. 105-757), [1OC] Dept. of State Special Agent Retirement Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 633) (H. Rept. 105-755), [28SE] Federal Retirement Coverage Corrections Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [14JY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3249) (H. Rept. 105-625), [20JY] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] PERIODICALS see Publications PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] ------extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise research priorities relative to certain service-related health consequences (see H.R. 3980), [3JN] Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] Monuments and memorials: establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to honor veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Con. Res. 242), [12MR] Veterans: extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3571), [27MR] (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] Reports filed Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] PERSIAN GULF WAR VETERANS HEALTH CARE AND RESEARCH ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT Bills and resolutions Public welfare programs: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI (see H.R. 4426), [6AU] PERU, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Civil liberties: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see H. Res. 609), [20OC] PESTICIDES Bills and resolutions Agriculture: harmonization of registrations of certain pesticides used on canola (see H.R. 4814), [12OC] Chemicals: clarify circumstances in which a substance is considered to be a pesticide chemical (see H.R. 4679), [2OC] Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] Tariff: deltamethrin (see H.R. 3589), [30MR] ------diclofop-methyl (see H.R. 3586), [30MR] ------piperonyl butoxide (see H.R. 3587), [30MR] ------resmethrin (see H.R. 3592), [30MR] ------thidiazuron (see H.R. 3590), [30MR] ------tralomethrin (see H.R. 3588), [30MR] PETERSBURG, VA Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to impose entrance fees for the City Point Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield (see H.R. 3527), [19MR] PETERSON, COLLIN C. (a Representative from Minnesota) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: provide crop insurance, marketing loan, and emergency operating loan relief for farmers in certain North Dakota and Minnesota counties that have been designated as Federal disaster areas (see H.R. 3678), [1AP] Dept. of Agriculture: establish temporary enrollment priorities for the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4394), [4AU] Minnesota: constitutional amendment to permit Congress to relinquish claims of the U.S. to certain portions of Minnesota (see H.J. Res. 115), [18MR] Public lands: make certain Federal property is made available to States before other entities (see H.R. 3842), [12MY] PETERSON, JOHN E. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Education: require local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing for secondary school students (see H.R. 4378), [31JY] Medicare: preserve access to home health services for the sickest and most frail, continue participation by cost-effective providers, and reduce fraud and abuse (see H.R. 4495), [6AU] ------provide that funds received from a tobacco industry settlement shall be used for part A (see H.R. 3172), [5FE] ------respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of services (see H.R. 4075), [17JN] National forests: suspend development of a roadless area policy pending determinations that such a policy will not adversely affect forest health (see H.R. 3297), [26FE] PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS Transmittals Alabama: constitutional amendment to add new articles, [11MY] ------volume limits for the issuance of private activity tax- exempt bonds, [11MY] Alaska: American Heritage River designations, [9SE] ------constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag, [31JY] ------establishment of national monuments, [22MY] ------Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, [22MY] ------World War II era Swiss bank account assets, [30MR], [14JY] Arizona: authority of States to establish their own environmental standards, [3JN] Brick, NJ, Town Council: School of the Americas closure, [23MR] Broward County, FL, Board of Commissioners: Employment Non- Discrimination Act, [27JA] Brownsville, TX, citizen: falsification of Brownsville, TX, Police Dept., official public records, [23SE] Buzzards Bay, MA, Town Council: contamination of Campbell Elementary School on the Massachusetts Military Reservation, [14JY] California: admission of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic to NATO, [30MR] ------Aircraft Repair Station Safety Act, [27JY] ------establish a program to offset or withhold Federal income tax refunds to enforce past-due State income tax obligations, [27JY] ------extend research tax credit, [21OC] ------granting of official apology and restitution to World War II Japanese Latin American internees, [5JN] ------Healthy Families Program implementation, [5JN] ------independence anniversary of Israel, [11MY] ------INS naturalization applications backlog, [14JY] ------medical savings accounts, [20OC] ------national forest visitors fees, [17DE] ------Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, [9MR] ------support the 940th ARW at Beale AFB as the next KC-135 unit to convert to the R-model aircraft, [4AU] ------vindicate sailors convicted of mutiny following the Port Chicago disaster during World War II, [11MY] Campaign of Spirit of America: National Endowment of the Arts funding, [17DE] ------U.N. Criminal Court, [17DE] ------U.N. pension funding, [17DE] Colorado: abolish Internal Revenue Code, [16JN] ------Aircraft Repair Station Safety Act, [16JN] ------Animas-La Plata Project, [16JN] ------BLM management policies, [16JN] ------Federal Highway Program reauthorization, [11MY] ------Fitzsimons Army Garrison exchange and commissary, [23AP] ------income tax treatment of retirement, severance, or termination payments, [25JN] ------Medicaid Community Attendant Services Act, [14JY] ------prohibit taxation on Internet and other interactive computer services, [11MY] ------Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, [14JY] ------U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, [14JY] Compton, CA, City Council: Social Security coverage for State and local employees, [12OC] Detroit, MI, City Council: proposed restrictions on advocacy work of charitable organizations and non-profit groups, [7AU] ------urban agenda priorities and public inquiries into President Clinton's personal life, [18DE] ------use of sampling in the U.S. census, [17DE] District of Columbia citizens: full voting representation legislation, [9SE] Essex County, NY, Board of Supervisors: designate English as the official language of the U.S., [27JA] ------highway infrastructure and bridge programs funding, [11FE] Florida: Orlando Naval Training Center exchange, [27JA] Georgia: declaration as an agricultural disaster area, [11MY] ------health plan legislation, [27AP] ------motor fuel tax on low sulphur fuels, [11MY] ------revise Federal Crop Insurance Program, [12OC] ------U.S. sanctions against Cuba, [11MY] Guam: clarify local judicial structure and the office of Attorney General, [5OC] ------exemption from maritime cabotage laws, [24SE] ------return of unused Federal lands and the closure of the wildlife refuge overlay, [24FE] Hawaii: constitutional amendment to limit terms of Members of Congress, [28SE] ------definition of term ``Hawaii resident'', [11MY] ------food stamp benefits to legal noncitizen immigrants, [11MY] ------inspection of imported agricultural products, [5JN] ------Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, [11MY], [18JN] Idaho: Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project, [4MY] [[Page 3131]] ------forest roadless areas, [4MY], [12OC] ------Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, [4MY] ------Public School Permanent Endowment Fund, [4MY] ------salmon fish runs in the Salmon and Columbia River systems, [23AP] Illinois: humanitarian assistance to Cuba, [25SE] Iowa: public welfare reform, [23MR] ------railroad retirement benefits relative to spousal annuities, [22MY] Kansas: competition in retail sales of electricity, [23AP] ------taxation of electronic commerce, [23AP] Kentucky: transportation system funding mandates, [11MY] King County, WA, County Council: tribute to Microsoft Corp., [11FE] LeClaire, IA, City Council: Defense Information Systems Agency, [3FE] Legislative Research Commission: interim payment system for Medicare home health services, [20OC] Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: cease certain U.N. activities, [3FE] Louisiana: Arcadia, LA, post office relocation, [23JY] ------business meal tax deductions, [23JY] ------constitutional amendment on protection of religious freedom, [23JY] ------constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag, [23JY] ------Federal milk marketing orders, [21AP] ------Gulf of Mexico oil and gas royalties and lease sales, [16JN] ------Highway Beautification Act, [14JY] ------Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas resources, [16JN], [23JY] ------Violence Against Women Act, [16JN] Maine: equal housing opportunities to individuals with disabilities and to families with children, [23JY] ------LIHEAP funding, [23MR] ------remove financial assistance necessary to grow tobacco crops, [23JY] ------Social Security, [27AP] ------trade along U.S.-Canada border, [21AP] Maple Heights, OH, City Council: Social Security coverage of State and local employees, [11MY] Massachusetts: funding for construction of veterans' rehabilitation hospital in Worcester County, MA, [25SE] ------support ``Charter of Change'' in Northern Ireland relative to Anglo-Irish peace process, [24FE] ------transfer of funds from the military to the States, [11MY] Michigan: abolish Internal Revenue Code, [9JN] ------Automobile National Heritage Area Act, [7AU] ------EEOC funding, [18JN] ------Fair Labor Standards Act requirements relative to public welfare reform, [30MR] ------Food Quality Protection Act, [27AP], [15JY] ------Great Lakes harbor maintenance and lamprey control funding, [1AP] ------hunting and fishing rights, [9MR], [27AP] ------Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund, [20OC] ------``Made in the USA'' label, [27JA] ------military spending, [27JA] ------mortgage revenue bonds, [27AP] ------Parenting Awareness Month, [23MR] ------prohibit taxation on Internet and other interactive computer services, [27JY] ------radio frequency space relative to public safety agencies, [9MR] ------Ready Reserve Mobilization Income Insurance Program, [27JA] ------religious persecution, [7AU] ------rescind Dept. of HHS development of national health identification numbers and restrict use of Social Security numbers, [19DE] ------tax treatment of sport utility vehicles, [18JN] Military Order of the World Wars: Coast Guard funding, [24FE] ------collegiate and high school ROTC programs funding, [24FE] ------commitment of U.S. military forces abroad, [24FE] ------domestic manufacturing and procurement of military equipment, supplies, and weapons, [24FE] ------honor obligations to veterans and military retirees and families, [24FE] ------increase defense budgets, force structures, and military end strengths, [24FE] ------investigation of Long Beach Naval Base lease, [24FE] ------military training and maintenance accounts funding, [24FE] ------preserve U.S. defense industrial base, [24FE] ------readiness of National Guard and Reserve units, [24FE] ------Soldiers and Sailor's Civil Relief Act amendments, [24FE] ------World War II memorial design and construction, [24FE] Minnesota: resolution of differences with Ontario, Canada, [29AP] ------use of public resources for movement of professional sports franchises and repeal of antitrust exemptions, [3FE] Nevada: Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project, [5JN] New Hampshire: disaster relief relative to forest ice storm damage, [23MR] ------State campaign finance reform, [23MR], [22MY] ------trade with Japan, [27JY] New Jersey: Dept. of Veterans Affairs funding relative to veterans' health care, [16JN] ------drinking water standards, [9MR] ------encourage efforts to reunite families separated during the Holocaust, [3FE] ------Fair Indian Gaming Act, [23JY] ------Grover Cleveland Museum and Library funding, [23MR] ------Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, [11FE], [30MR] ------organ donor regulations, [14JY] ------Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act, [11FE] ------terminate services of Lordship Industries, Inc., relative to manufacturing of U.S. military medals, [16JN] ------Trans-Hudson Midtown Corridor Management Project Development Initiative, [20OC] ------waive repayment of Federal-aid highway funds on the construction of high occupancy vehicle lanes on Interstate 287, [19DE] North Dakota citizen: redress of grievance, [11FE] North Wildwood, NJ: Private Property Rights Implementation Act, [27JA] Northern Mariana Islands: amend Fisheries Conservation and Management Act and adopt U.N. agreement on conserving fishing resources, [23SE] ------congressional investigation into certain allegations made against the territorial government, [18JN] ------infrastructure development, [27AP], [16JN] ------modify covenant with U.S. relative to immigration, minimum wage, labor laws, and textile industry labeling requirements, [7AU] ------support of covenant with U.S., [27AP] ------textiles and apparel products tariffs, [23MR] ------tribute to Representative Burton, [9SE] Ohio: abolish Internal Revenue Code, [16JN] ------constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag, [27JA] Oklahoma: agricultural foreign trade, [25SE] ------allow swine and poultry growers to form cooperative associations and organizations, [30AP], [3JN] ------bunk bed industry standards, [16JN] ------constitutional amendment to limit Federal authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes, [30AP] ------ensure freedom of religion in public places, [14JY] ------public health and safety, [17JN] Oregon: acknowledge Federal partnerships with communities and counties relative to Federal land ownership, [11FE] ------Amtrak Pioneer passenger railroad service between Portland, OR, and Boise, ID, [11FE] ------conduct congressional oversight hearings into Office of Inspector General audit process, [11FE] ------constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag, [11FE] ------constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, [11FE] ------navigation project maintenance and funding, [11FE] Pennsylvania: Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor, [23AP], [27AP] ------Delaware River Basin Commission funding, [14JY] ------EPA ground-level ozone regulations, [27JA] ------hunting and fishing licenses, [14JY] ------increase amount of low-income housing tax credits allocated in each State and index amounts for inflation, [14JY] ------Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, [24FE] ------LIHEAP funding, [20OC] ------National Guard Counterdrug Program, [1AP] ------ovarian cancer research programs, [22MY] ------prohibit agents from influencing college athletes, [14JY] ------prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure near the Iwo Jima Memorial, [14JY] ------stainless steel products, [1AP] ------Susquehanna River Basin Commission funding, [14JY] ------telephone area code regulations, [23AP] ------treatment of EPA fines and penalties collected from municipalities, [23AP] ------U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, [14JY] ------Westinghouse Electric Corp., [27JA] Pittsburgh, PA, City Clerk: Credit Union Membership Access Act, [27AP] Polish citizen: estate damage demands relative to Cavalese, Italy, tragedy, [24JY] Puerto Rico: Hurricane George disaster assistance, [17DE] Rhode Island: compensation of retired military personnel, [27AP] Riverside County, CA, Board of Supervisors: Border Smog Reduction Act, [20JY] Rockland County, NY, Legislature: breast cancer prevention and treatment, [1AP] ------conflict in Northern Ireland, [11FE] ------Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women, [11MY] ------Credit Union Membership Act, [23SE] ------HMO health care legislation, [30AP] ------Hudson River environmental reassessment, [9SE] ------Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, [30AP] ------Medicare Beneficiary Freedom to Contract Act, [22MY] ------nomination of the Hudson River as an American Heritage River, [11FE] ------safeguards against abuses of mergers of banking institutions, [17DE] ------Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act, [24SE] ------use of military force in Iraq, [1AP] ------Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act, [24SE] ------Wireless and Public Safety Act, [19DE] San Jose, CA, Mayor: Water Resources Development Act, [20OC] Societas Docta, Inc.: affirmative action programs, [3FE] St. Johns County, FL, County Commissioners: Corps of Engineers, [27AP] Tennessee: chemotherapy treatments in physician offices, [16JN] ------deregulation of the electric power industry relative to the TVA, [16JN] ------Medicare venipuncture services, [14JY] ------public safety grants, [23AP], [27AP] Texas: FDA approval of new drugs, biological products, and medical devices, [30MR] ------hazardous waste transportation funding, [11MY] [[Page 3132]] ------increase volume caps, [25SE] ------MIA's in Southeast Asia, [27JA] Texas citizen: constitutional amendment to limit terms of Members of Congress, [4AU] ------cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress, [21JY] ------printing of paper one dollar bills and minting of one dollar coins, [6OC] ------U.S. Senate membership requirements, [4AU] U.S. citizens: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, [15SE] ------U.N. pension funding, [17JY] United Seniors Association: Social Security Preservation Act, [12OC] Vermont: economic warfare, [11MY] Virgin Islands: Taxpayer Relief Act amendments, [23MR] Virginia: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, [1AP] Warrensburg, NY, Town Board: Northern Forest Lands Council, [3FE] Washington: FCC Universal Service Fund Program, [1AP] ------Interstate 90 land exchange, [30MR] ------Medicaid funding, [30MR] ------tax-exempt private activity bonds relative to housing, [1AP] ------U.S.-Canada fishing dispute, [30MR] Wilkes-Barre, PA, City Council: Credit Union Membership Access Act, [1AP] Wisconsin: development of a Federal spent nuclear fuel storage facility, [16JN] Yonkers, NY, City Council: support ``Charter of Change'' in Northern Ireland relative to Anglo-Irish peace process, [16MR] Yuba County, CA, Board of Supervisors: support the 940th ARW at Beale AFB as the next KC-135 unit to convert to the R-model aircraft, [11MY] PETRI, THOMAS E. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Social Security: establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4076), [17JN] Taxation: exempt auxiliary power units from excise tax imposed on heavy trucks (see H.R. 3275), [25FE] PETROLEUM related term(s) Power Resources Bills and resolutions Arctic Oil Reserve: collection and interpretation of state-of-the- art, non-intrusive, 3-dimensional seismic data testing for producible oil in the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 4755), [8OC] Big Piney, WY: allow oil and gas leasing agreements for certain lands (see H.R. 3878), [14MY] Business and industry: prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3847), [12MY] Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Dept. of Defense: authorize sale of excess aircraft for the purpose of dispersing oil spills (see H.R. 4711), [6OC] Dept. of the Interior: collection of royalties from oil companies for drilling on public lands (see H.R. 3820), [7MY] ------dissolve the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 4091), [19JN] ------moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling (see H.R. 3887), [14MY] Minerals Management Service: grant Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field (see H.R. 4604), [18SE] Oilheat industry: authorize research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 3610), [31MR] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] ------management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] Tariff: finished petroleum derivatives (see H.R. 3422, 3423), [10MR] ------gasoline, alternative motor fuels, and motor oil (see H.R. 3452), [12MR] ------methyl tertiary-butyl ether (see H.R. 3421), [10MR] Taxation: allow income tax credit for use of certain clean-burning motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] ------allow vendor refunds of Federal excise taxes on kerosene used in unvented heaters for home heating purposes (see H.R. 4687), [2OC] ------change basis for determination of refinery limitation on oil depletion deduction (see H.R. 3917), [20MY] ------collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel sold on Indian lands (see H.R. 3966), [22MY] ------provide a tax credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production (see H.R. 3688), [1AP] ------repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] ------treatment of diesel fuel and gasoline used in trains (see H.R. 3549), [25MR] ------treatment of petroleum storage facilities (see H.R. 3992), [4JN] ------treatment of small coach builders relative to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 4165), [25JN] ------treatment of the special motor fuels excise tax on water- phased hydrocarbon fuel emulsions (see H.R. 3960), [22MY] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] Messages National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, [4FE], [29JY] Reports filed Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Land Bank Protections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2000) (H. Rept. 105-677), [5AU] Big Piney, WY, Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] Wayne National Forest Continuance of Oil and Gas Operations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1467) (H. Rept. 105-770), [5OC] PHARMACEUTICALS related term(s) Drugs Bills and resolutions Controlled Substances Act: civil liability for illegal manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances (see H.R. 4204), [14JY] Dept. of HHS: ensure individuals who undertake federally funded research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements (see H.R. 3758), [29AP] Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4024), [9JN] ------limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada (see H.R. 3633), [1AP] ------rescheduling of flunitrazepam into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (see H.R. 3093), [27JA] ------restrict disclosure of prescription information by pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and other pharmacy employees (see H.R. 3756), [29AP] ------support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] ------use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.J. Res. 117), [30AP] FDA: establish therapeutic equivalence requirements for generic drugs (see H.R. 4849), [16OC] ------require notification of recalls of drugs and devices (see H.R. 3462), [12MR] Insurance: coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4559), [14SE] Medicare: clarify non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws relative to Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4648), [26SE] ------coverage of outpatient prescription drugs and home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 4753), [8OC] ------ensure access to comparable prescription drug coverage in Medigap policies relative to termination of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4862), [20OC] ------exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3284), [26FE] ------limit payments for drugs or biological products (see H.R. 3139), [3FE] ------reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 4627), [25SE] (see H.R. 4646), [26SE] (see H.R. 4794), [10OC] Prescription Drug Price Monitoring Commission: establish (see H.R. 3925), [21MY] Tariff: anti-cancer drugs (see H.R. 3386, 3387), [5MR] ------HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 3328), [4MR] (see H.R. 3384, 3385, 3388, 3389, 3390, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394), [5MR] (see H.R. 3428), (see H.R. 3429), [10MR] (see H.R. 3477), [17MR] (see H.R. 4190, 4191), [25JN] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] Reports filed Limit Amount of Controlled Substances Allowed To Be Brought Into the U.S. From Mexico and Canada: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3633) (H. Rept. 105-629), [16JY] PHILADELPHIA, PA Bills and resolutions David P. Richardson, Jr., Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3999), [5JN] Edgar C. Campbell, Sr., U.S. Post Office: designate (see H.R. 3939), [21MY] Freeman Hankins Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 4002), [5JN] Independence National Historical Park: authorize the Gateway Visitor Center (see H.R. 4109), [23JN] Max Weiner Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 4003), [5JN] Roxanne H. Jones Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4001), [5JN] PHILIPPINES, REPUBLIC OF THE Bills and resolutions Independence: commemorate anniversary and U.S. relations (see H. Res. 404), [31MR] Veterans: allow certain individuals who provided service to the U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines during World War II to receive a reduced SSI benefit after moving back to the Philippines (see H.R. 4716), [7OC] ------provide the same level of health care for Filipino World War II veterans living in the Philippines as those living in the U.S. (see H.R. 4168), [25JN] PHOENIX, AZ Bills and resolutions Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] PHYSICIANS see Health Care Professionals PICKERING, CHARLES W. ``CHIP'' (a Representative from Mississippi) Appointments John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Board of Trustees, [2MR] PICKETT, DAVID H. Bills and resolutions El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr. (see H. Con. Res. 314), [3AU] [[Page 3133]] PICKETT, OWEN B. (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior: prohibit charging of fees for certain uses of sand, gravel, and shell resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3972), [22MY] Military Retirement Reform Act: restore certain military retirement benefits (see H.R. 4669), [1OC] PICKLE, J.J. ``JAKE'' (a former Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions relative to J.J. ``Jake'' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: designate (see H.R. 3223), [12FE] Reports filed J.J. ``Jake'' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3223) (H. Rept. 105-616), [14JY] PIKETON, OH Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] PINE BLUFF, AR Bills and resolutions Wiley A. Branton, Sr., Memorial Highway: designate (see H.R. 3250), [24FE] PINETOP-LAKESIDE, AZ Bills and resolutions Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: convey Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4371), [31JY] ------sale of Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4373), [31JY] PIPELINES related term(s) Natural Gas; Petroleum Bills and resolutions Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see H.R. 3318), [4MR] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] PITTS, JOSEPH R. (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Bills and resolutions introduced Abortion: provide grants for State programs to provide pregnant women with alternatives to abortion (see H.R. 4670), [1OC] Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 3248), [24FE] Employment: minimum wage and maximum hour exemptions for houseparents (see H.R. 4778), [9OC] Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 4257), [16JY] Families and domestic relations: recognize importance of fathers in the raising and development of children (see H. Res. 417), [30AP] Taxation: treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, (see H.R. 3103), [27JA] PLYMOUTH, MI Bills and resolutions Carl D. Pursell Post Office: designate (see H.R. 3808), [7MY] POETRY see Literature POLAND, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with Poland (see H.R. 3461), [12MR] ------approve international fishery agreement with Poland (H.R. 3461), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 352), [15OC] Messages Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] U.S.-Poland Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [5FE] POLICE see Law Enforcement Officers POLICE, FIRE, AND EMERGENCY OFFICERS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT Motions Enact (S. 1525), [10OC] POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (see H.J. Res. 119), [14MY] ------constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] House of Representatives: expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 3851), [13MY] ------public financing for candidates who voluntarily limit expenditures for general elections (see H.R. 3852), [13MY] Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 3502), [18MR] Political campaigns: clarify right of U.S. nationals to make contributions to candidates for Federal office (see H.R. 3836), [12MY] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3516), (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] ------prohibit contributions by foreign nationals in Federal election campaigns (see H.R. 4772), [9OC] (see H.R. 4869), [20OC] ------prohibit political committees from reimbursing certain funds to candidates for elections to Federal office (see H.R. 3543), [24MR] ------terminate public financing of Presidential election campaigns (see H.R. 3098), [27JA] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Reports filed Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Elections: ban acceptance of certain cash contributions in campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 4790), [10OC] ------clarify right of U.S. nationals to make contributions to candidates for Federal office (see H.R. 3836), [12MY] ------constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (see H.J. Res. 119), [14MY] ------constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] ------establish uniform poll closing time for Presidential elections (see H.R. 3153), [4FE] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3516), (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] ------partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates whose opponents exceed personal contribution limitations (see H.R. 3313), [3MR] ------permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (see H.R. 4310), [22JY] ------prohibit contributions by foreign nationals in Federal election campaigns (see H.R. 4772), [9OC] (see H.R. 4869), [20OC] ------prohibit political committees from reimbursing certain funds to candidates for elections to Federal office (see H.R. 3543), [24MR] ------require the deposit into a special account certain contributions and donations to be returned to donors (see H.R. 4786), [10OC] ------terminate public financing of Presidential election campaigns (see H.R. 3098), [27JA] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3748), [29AP] ------expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 3582), [30MR] ------require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] ------require national committees of political parties to file pre-general election reports (see H.R. 4781), [9OC] House of Representatives: expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 3851), [13MY] ------public financing for candidates who voluntarily limit expenditures for general elections (see H.R. 3852), [13MY] Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 3502), [18MR] Political ethics: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Reports filed Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] [[Page 3134]] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] FEC Appropriations: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3748) (H. Rept. 105-606), [25JN] Refusal of Attorney General Janet Reno To Produce Subpoenaed Documents: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-728), [17SE] POLITICAL ETHICS Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Clinton, President: censure (see H.J. Res. 139, 140), [17DE] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (see H. Res. 581), [7OC] ------House of Representatives' appointment and authorization of managers for impeachment trial (see H. Res. 614), [19DE] ------impeachment (see H. Res. 611), [17DE] ------reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] ------resignation (see H. Res. 531), [11SE] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] Congress: voting requirement for committees to seek immunity for witnesses (see H.R. 3854), [13MY] Courts: independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 3464), [12MR] District of Columbia: provide the Delegate to Congress with a vote relative to impeachment process (see H. Res. 613), [18DE] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (see H.J. Res. 119), [14MY] ------constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] Executive Office of the President: President Clinton's use of legal staff for personal legal issues (see H. Res. 397), [25MR] House of Representatives: expenditure limitations and public financing for general elections (see H.R. 3851), [13MY] ------printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] ------public financing for candidates who voluntarily limit expenditures for general elections (see H.R. 3852), [13MY] Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 3502), [18MR] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] ------ban acceptance of certain cash contributions in campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 4790), [10OC] ------clarify right of U.S. nationals to make contributions to candidates for Federal office (see H.R. 3836), [12MY] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3516), (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] ------partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates whose opponents exceed personal contribution limitations (see H.R. 3313), [3MR] ------prohibit contributions by foreign nationals in Federal election campaigns (see H.R. 4772), [9OC] (see H.R. 4869), [20OC] ------prohibit political committees from reimbursing certain funds to candidates for elections to Federal office (see H.R. 3543), [24MR] ------require the deposit into a special account certain contributions and donations to be returned to donors (see H.R. 4786), [10OC] ------terminate public financing of Presidential election campaigns (see H.R. 3098), [27JA] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] Starr, Kenneth W.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach independent counsel (see H. Res. 582), [7OC] ------impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Clinton, President: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), [8OC] ------impeachment (H. Res. 611), [19DE] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545), [23SE] Reports filed Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] Impeachment of President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 611) (H. Rept. 105-830), [17DE] Inquiry Into Whether Grounds Exist To Impeach President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 581) (H. Rept. 105-795), [7OC] Refusal of Attorney General Janet Reno To Produce Subpoenaed Documents: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-728), [17SE] POLITICAL PARTIES Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] FEC: expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 3582), [30MR] ------require national committees of political parties to file pre-general election reports (see H.R. 4781), [9OC] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] POLITICAL SCIENCE Bills and resolutions Education: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] ------grants for public policy programs at certain institutes and schools (see H.R. 4830), [14OC] POLLUTION related term(s) Ecology and Environment Bills and resolutions Clean Air Act: modify application of certain provisions relative to inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4157), [25JN] ------provide 2-year period prior to statutory reclassification of areas that fail to attain clean air standards (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] Dept. of Defense: authorize sale of excess aircraft for the purpose of dispersing oil spills (see H.R. 4711), [6OC] Ecology and environment: promote environmental justice, public health, and pollution reduction efforts (see H.R. 4584), [16SE] ------provide for innovative strategies for achieving superior environmental performance (see H.R. 3180), [11FE] EPA: implementation of revised ozone and particulate matter standards (see H.R. 3505), [19MR] ------require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 4242), [16JY] Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: prevent lapses in permits (see H.R. 3238), [12FE] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (see H.R. 4634), [25SE] POMBO, RICHARD W. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Agriculture: establish a pilot program for milk producers and cooperatives to enter into forward price contracts with milk handlers (see H.R. 4360), [30JY] POMEROY, EARL (a Representative from North Dakota) Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: harmonization of registrations of certain pesticides used on canola (see H.R. 4814), [12OC] Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] [[Page 3135]] Taxation: enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] POPE JOHN PAUL II Bills and resolutions Cuba: tribute to visit (see H. Res. 362), [12FE] POPULATION Bills and resolutions Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for 2000 decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 246), [17MR] ------require asking of certain questions concerning the availability of a personal computer in the home and access to the Internet (see H.R. 4270), [17JY] PORNOGRAPHY Bills and resolutions Computers: installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access (see H.R. 3177), [11FE] ------require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] Crime: prohibit all private possession of child pornography (see H.R. 3185), [11FE] Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center (see H.R. 3985), [3JN] Telecommunications: require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Reports filed Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] PORTER, JOHN EDWARD (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4274), [20JY] Reports filed Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4274) (H. Rept. 105-635), [20JY] PORTMAN, ROB (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Drug abuse: national drug control policy (see H.R. 4550), [11SE] Drugs: promote drug-free workplace programs (see H.R. 3853), [13MY] George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence, Langley, VA: designate (see H.R. 3821), [7MY] Government: streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] Pensions: reform (see H.R. 3788), [4MY] Taxation: tax incentives for land sales for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4496), [6AU] POSTAGE AND STAMPS Bills and resolutions Clay, Lucius D.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 346), [3FE] de Onate, Don Juan: issue postage stamp in commemoration of first permanent settlement of western U.S. by the Spanish explorer (see H. Con. Res. 240), [11MR] Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund diabetes research (see H. Con. Res. 291), [19JN] Fort Bliss, TX: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 253), [26MR] Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 203), [27JA] ------prevent increase in postage rates (see H. Res. 452), [3JN] Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 260), [1AP] U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 229), [26FE] Washington, George: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 251), [26MR] POSTAL RATE COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Postal Service: prevent increase in postage rates (see H. Res. 452), [3JN] POSTAL SERVICE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions Carl D. Pursell Post Office, Plymouth, MI: designate (see H.R. 3808), [7MY] Clay, Lucius D.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 346), [3FE] Clifford R. Hope Post Office, Garden City, KS: designate (see H.R. 4774), [9OC] Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office, East Chicago, IN: designate (see H.R. 4616), [23SE] David P. Richardson, Jr., Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 3999), [5JN] de Onate, Don Juan: issue postage stamp in commemoration of first permanent settlement of western U.S. by the Spanish explorer (see H. Con. Res. 240), [11MR] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4104), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (see H. Res. 485), [23JN] (see H. Res. 498), [14JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 563), [1OC] (see H. Res. 563), [2OC] (see H. Res. 579), [7OC] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: designate (see H.R. 3453), [12MR] Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund diabetes research (see H.R. 3517, 3517), [19MR] (see H. Con. Res. 291), [19JN] Edgar C. Campbell, Sr., U.S. Post Office, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 3939), [21MY] Federal agencies and departments: encourage use of certain uniform standards for official mail (see H. Con. Res. 330), [25SE] Firearms: prohibit Internet and mail-order sales of ammunition without a license to deal in firearms and require licensed firearms dealers to record certain sales (see H.R. 4114), [23JN] Florida: designate buildings in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami (see H.R. 4052), [11JN] Fort Bliss, TX: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 253), [26MR] Freeman Hankins Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4002), [5JN] Gambling: require certain notices in any mailing using a game of chance for the promotion of a product or service (see H.R. 4340), [28JY] (see H.R. 4612), [23SE] Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants (see H. Con. Res. 232), [3MR] History: issue a stamp to honor and recognize the first permanent settlement of the western U.S. by the Spanish explorer Don Juan de Onate (see H. Con. Res. 240), [11MR] Howard C. Nielson Post Office Building, Provo, UT: designate (see H.R. 3120), [28JA] Hunting and trapping: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] ------use receipts from the sale of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps to promote additional stamp purchases (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] J.I. Washington III Post Office, Orangeburg, SC: designate (see H.R. 4044), [11JN] Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building, Oxon Hill, MD: designate (see H.R. 4516), [6AU] James T. Leonard, Sr., Post Office, Garwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3810), [7MY] Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr., Post Office Building, East Northport, NY: designate (see H.R. 3167), [5FE] John H. Sengstacke Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 4787), [10OC] John T. Myers Federal Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (see H.R. 4668), [1OC] Jose V. Toledo U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, San Juan, PR: designate (see H.R. 3263), [25FE] Layford R. Johnson Post Office, Eastover, SC: designate (see H.R. 4043), [11JN] Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station, Thomasville, GA: designate (see H.R. 4661), [1OC] Mamie G. Floyd Post Office, Eau Claire, SC: designate (see H.R. 4040), [11JN] Margie Pitts Hames Post Office, Decatur, GA: designate (see H.R. 4205), [14JY] Marybelle H. Howe Post Office, Charleston, SC: designate (see H.R. 4041), [11JN] Max Weiner Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4003), [5JN] OSHA: application of standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Pat King Post Office Building, Long Branch, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3612), [31MR] Rates: prevent increase (see H. Res. 452), [3JN] Richard E. Fields Post Office, Charleston, SC: designate (see H.R. 4042), [11JN] Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 260), [1AP] Roxanne H. Jones Post Office, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4001), [5JN] Steven Schiff Post Office, Albuquerque, NM: designate (see H.R. 3630), [1AP] Thomas M. Foglietta Post Office Building, Chester, PA: designate (see H.R. 4000), [5JN] Tim Lee Carter Post Office Building, Tompkinsville, KY: designate (see H.R. 3864), [13MY] U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 229), [26FE] Urban areas: require any city completely surrounded by another city to have its own ZIP Code (see H.R. 4429), [6AU] VFW: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 203), [27JA] Washington, George: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 251), [26MR] Conference reports Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4104), [1OC], [7OC] Motions Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4104), [16SE] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4104), conference report, [7OC] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 563) (H. Rept. 105-761), [2OC] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 579) (H. Rept. 105-790), [7OC] Consideration of H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 485) (H. Rept. 105-597), [23JN] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 498) (H. Rept. 105-622), [14JY] [[Page 3136]] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-760), [1OC] ------Committee of Conference (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-789), [7OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4104) (H. Rept. 105-592), [22JN] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3453) (H. Rept. 105-519), [7MY] POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Food: cover certain birds for use as human food (see H.R. 4828), [13OC] ------improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] POVERTY related term(s) Homeless; Hunger Appointments Conferees: S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Children and youth: require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] Community development: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] ------provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 4838), [14OC] District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] Education: encourage local agencies to work with the private sector to provide care to children under compulsory school attendance age (see H.R. 3129), [28JA] ------support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care (see H.R. 3296), [26FE] Federal aid programs: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on additional children relative to the temporary assistance to needy families program (see H.R. 4066), [16JN] ------reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] ------State eligibility for bonuses under the temporary assistance to needy families block grants relative to child poverty rates (see H.R. 4692), [2OC] Food: purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons (see H.R. 3615), [1AP] Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3118), [28JA] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4241), [16JY] (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 208), [4FE] ------ensure that tenant-based rental assistance programs are carried out in an efficient and fair manner (see H.R. 3545), [25MR] ------expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] ------prohibit individuals convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine from receiving public housing assistance (see H.R. 4551), [11SE] ------remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing (see H.R. 3435), [11MR] ------use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing conversions for elderly persons (see H.R. 3635), [1AP] Insurance: prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] Medicaid: allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] ------deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] ------permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 3640), [1AP] Medicare: establish a demonstration project to increase awareness of the availability of costsharing assistance to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4662), [1OC] ------improve access to benefits for certain individuals and provide financial assistance to individuals who are too poor to afford premiums (see H.R. 4799), [10OC] Medicare/Medicaid: pilot program for the use of optical memory cards (see H.R. 4317), [23JY] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] ------disregard payment of earned income tax credits in determining eligibility for the temporary assistance for needy families program, SSI, Medicaid, and public housing programs (see H.R. 4818), [12OC] Small business: provide grants to microenterprise organizations to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs (see H.R. 4179), [25JN] Social Security: improve coverage of low-income children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 4767), [9OC] SSI: reinstate the medical improvement test protection for certain low-income disabled children (see H.R. 3459), [12MR] States: permit use of funds under the State Children's Health Insurance Program for coverage of uninsured pregnant women (see H.R. 3837), [12MY] Taxation: designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 3125), [28JA] ------modify the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3290), [26FE] ------promote job creation and expand small businesses in economically-distressed communities (see H.R. 3643), [1AP] ------treatment of Native American housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3774), [30AP] Unemployment: establish the Strategic Transitional Employment Program for the long-term unemployed living in poverty in certain identified communities (see H.R. 4097), [19JN] Volunteer workers: exempt certain food bank volunteers from the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3152), [4FE] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Reports filed Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] POWER RESOURCES related term(s) Conservation of Energy; Natural Gas; Petroleum Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Big Piney, WY: allow oil and gas leasing agreements for certain lands (see H.R. 3878), [14MY] Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] Conservation of energy: development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the Congress (see H. Con. Res. 280), [21MY] Dept. of Energy: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] ------ensure that U.S. Enrichment Corp. funding for disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 4215), [14JY] (see H.R. 4234), [15JY] ------establish an Office of River Protection at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, WA (see H.R. 3984), [3JN] ------purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] Dept. of the Interior: collection of royalties from oil companies for drilling on public lands (see H.R. 3820), [7MY] ------moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] Electric power: enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce discrimination in the transmission of services (see H.R. 4432), [6AU] ------ensure that rates charged by certain small power producers and cogenerators do not exceed the incremental cost to the purchasing utility of alternative electric energy at the time of delivery (see H.R. 4183), [25JN] (see H.R. 4511), [6AU] ------provide a transition to market-based rates for power sold by the TVA and Federal Power Marketing Administration (see H.R. 3518), [19MR] ------provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] ------restrict the use of tax-exempt financing by governmentally owned electric utilities and subject certain activities of such utilities to income tax (see H.R. 3927), [21MY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] Energy Conservation and Production Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Arkansas (see H.R. 4081), [18JN] ------extension of deadline for construction of Mt. Hope Waterpower Project (see H.R. 4633), [25SE] Gustavus, AK: land exchange (see H.R. 3903), [19MY] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran (see H.R. 3743), [29AP] (see H.R. 4851), [19OC] Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] Mining and mineral resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] ------management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] ------protection of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders relative to coalbed methane gas (see H.R. 4598), [18SE] Motor vehicles: allow income tax credit for use of certain clean- burning fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] NRC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3532), [24MR] Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 3610), [31MR] [[Page 3137]] Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: amend to provide a loan to the Madera-Chowchilla Power Authority (see H.R. 3302), [2MR] Southeastern Power Administration: prohibit Federal agencies from planning sale (see H.R. 4707), [6OC] Tariff: gasoline, alternative motor fuels, and motor oil (see H.R. 3452), [12MR] Taxation: allow income tax credit for use of certain clean-burning motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] ------allow vendor refunds of Federal excise taxes on kerosene used in unvented heaters for home heating purposes (see H.R. 4687), [2OC] ------application of the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources to electricity produced from biomass facilities (see H.R. 4407), [5AU] ------change basis for determination of refinery limitation on oil depletion deduction (see H.R. 3917), [20MY] ------collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel sold on Indian lands (see H.R. 3966), [22MY] ------encourage production and use of electric vehicles (see H.R. 3877), [14MY] ------exempt auxiliary power units from excise tax imposed on heavy trucks (see H.R. 3275), [25FE] ------provide a tax credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production (see H.R. 3688), [1AP] ------provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see H.R. 4538), [10SE] ------provide income tax credits for the purchase of a new energy efficient affordable home and for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes (see H.R. 4626), [24SE] ------repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] ------treatment of diesel fuel and gasoline used in trains (see H.R. 3549), [25MR] ------treatment of natural gas gathering lines (see H.R. 3913), [20MY] ------treatment of petroleum storage facilities (see H.R. 3992), [4JN] ------treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] ------treatment of the special motor fuels excise tax on water- phased hydrocarbon fuel emulsions (see H.R. 3960), [22MY] ------treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] Turkmenistan: support assistance to build pipelines relative to resumption of natural gas exports (see H. Con. Res. 349), [10OC] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Messages Comprehensive National Energy Strategy: President Clinton, [14JY] Motions Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), [29JY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (S. 417), [28SE] Reports filed Big Piney, WY, Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Energy Conservation and Production Act Extension of Certain Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4017) (H. Rept. 105-727), [17SE] Extend Time Required for Construction of Hydroelectric Power Projects: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2841) (H. Rept. 105-510), [6MY] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Arkansas: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 105-748), [25SE] FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Colorado: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 105-509), [6MY] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 105-706), [11SE] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] NRC Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3532) (H. Rept. 105-680), [6AU] Wayne National Forest Continuance of Oil and Gas Operations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1467) (H. Rept. 105-770), [5OC] PRAYERS Bills and resolutions Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 453), [3JN] Motions Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), [4JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), [3JN] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] PRECIOUS METALS Bills and resolutions Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3662), [1AP] Motions Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (H.R. 3662), [9JN] PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICE MONITORING COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3925), [21MY] PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Bill Clinton) Appointments Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., [23SE] Bills and resolutions Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation status (see H. Con. Res. 237), [5MR] Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Censure (see H.J. Res. 139, 140), [17DE] China, People's Republic of: postpone visit relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] ------reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit (see H. Con. Res. 285), [3JN] ------reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit (H. Con. Res. 285), consideration (see H. Res. 454), [3JN] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] ------inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (see H. Res. 581), [7OC] Congress: notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 335), [27JA] Congressional investigations: urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates (see H. Res. 433), [14MY] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates (H. Res. 433), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Crime: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 512), [29JY] District of Columbia: provide the Delegate to Congress with a vote relative to impeachment process (see H. Res. 613), [18DE] Executive Office of the President: President Clinton's use of legal staff for personal legal issues (see H. Res. 397), [25MR] ------repeal Executive Order on equal employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation (see H.R. 4318), [23JY] Foreign policy: reassert traditional U.S. opposition to unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State (see H. Con. Res. 345), [8OC] Foreign trade: engage in negotiations with Chile to conclude a free trade agreement in the absence of fast track authority (see H. Con. Res. 348), [10OC] Government: nullify effect of certain provisions of various Executive orders (see H.R. 4861), [20OC] ------status of Executive orders that infringe on the powers and duties of Congress or are not specifically funded (see H. Con. Res. 236), [5MR] House of Representatives: appoint committee to notify the President of adjournment (see H. Res. 608), [20OC] ------printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] Impeachment (see H. Res. 611), [17DE] Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] ------respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 328), [18SE] (see H. Con. Res. 350), [12OC] (see H. Res. 598), [14OC] Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] Office of Independent Counsel: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] Presidents of the U.S.: use of executive privilege (see H. Res. 432), [14MY] ------use of executive privilege (H. Res. 432), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Resignation (see H. Res. 531), [11SE] Schools: address issue of school violence (see H. Con. Res. 287), [5JN] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] Starr, Kenneth W.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach independent counsel (see H. Res. 582), [7OC] ------impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and [[Page 3138]] submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] Vietnam: prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance programs (see H.R. 3158), [4FE] Messages Abatement of Interest on Underpayments by Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas, [22JY] Aeronautics and Space Achievements, [14SE] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, [6MY] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto, [27JA] Alaska's Mineral Resources, [10MR] Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status, [24FE] B-2 Stealth Bomber Procurement, [31MR] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 1999, [3FE] Budget Rescissions, [27JY] CCC Report, [5FE] Comprehensive National Energy Strategy, [14JY] Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction Cost-Sharing Arrangements, [16JN] Corp. for Public Broadcasting Report, [25FE], [29JY] Council of Economic Advisers Report, [11FE] Cuban Democracy Act, [9OC] Dayton Accords Implementation Policy Report, [29JY] Dept. of HUD Report, [3MR] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto, [27JA] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto, [27JA] District of Columbia Budget Request, [29JY] District of Columbia Courts Budget Request, [16MR] Emigration Laws and Policies of Albania, [17JY] Export of Chemical and Biological Weapons Material and Technology, [30AP] Federal Advisory Committees Report, [14JY] Federal Climate Change Programs and Activities, [10MR] Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro, [11JN], [17JY] Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee Report, [3MR] International Crime Control Act, [9JN] Investigation of the Whereabouts of U.S. Citizens Who Have Been Missing From Cyprus, [22MY] Loan Guarantees to Israel Program, [25FE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Belarus, [3JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China, [3JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Vietnam, [3JN] National and Community Service Act Amendments, [19MR] National Drug Control Strategy, [3MR] National Emergency Relative to Angola, [23MR], [23SE] National Emergency Relative to Burma, [19MY] National Emergency Relative to Cuba, [25FE] National Emergency Relative to Iran, [4MR], [16MR], [13MY], [17SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq, [4FE], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia, [27AP], [19OC] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons, [9JN], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Sudan, [5MY] National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process [28JA], [21JY] National Endowment for Democracy Report, [23MR] National Endowment for the Humanities Report, [5FE], [21MY] National Institute of Building Sciences Report, [12MY] National Science Board Report, [25JN] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina, [4MR] Nuclear Weapons Testing in India, [13MY] Pemigewasset River Study Relative to Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, [5MY] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] Railroad Retirement Board Report, [3FE], [28SE] School Class Size Reductions, [11MY] State of Small Business, [5MY] Steps Taken To End Arab League Boycott of Israel, [3AU] Telecommunications Payments to Cuba, [4MR] Trade Act Waiver Relative to Vietnam, [11MR] U.S.-Estonia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S. Government Activities in the U.N., [14SE] U.S.-Latvia Fisheries Agreement, [3FE] U.S.-Lithuania Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S.-Poland Fisheries Agreement, [5FE] Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [21OC] Veto of H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act, [21JY] Veto of H.R. 2709, Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act, [24JN] Veto of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations, [8OC] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] Committee on the Judiciary (House): inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), [8OC] Impeachment (H. Res. 611), [19DE] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, [10OC] Starr, Kenneth W.: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545), [23SE] Reports filed Consideration of H. Con. Res. 285, Reconsider Decision by President Clinton To Be Formally Received in Tiananmen Square During Visit to the People's Republic of China: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 105-564), [3JN] Consideration of H. Res. 432, Presidential Use of Executive Privilege: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H. Res. 433, Urge Full Cooperation by Former Political Appointees, Friends, and Associates of President Clinton With Congressional Investigations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] Impeachment: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 611) (H. Rept. 105-830), [17DE] Inquiry Into Whether Grounds Exist To Impeach President Clinton: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 581) (H. Rept. 105-795), [7OC] Investigation of White House Computer System Conversion and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-828), [12NO] Monumental Abuse--The Clinton Administration's Campaign of Misinformation in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Rept. 105-824), [16OC] 1998 Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 105-807), [10OC] PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON HOLOCAUST ASSETS IN THE U.S. Appointments Members, [23SE], [14OC] Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3662), [1AP] Motions Establish (H.R. 3662), [9JN] PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Bills and resolutions Courts: provide that persons closely related to certain judges may not be appointed as judges to the same court (see H.R. 3926), [21MY] Dept. of Justice: constitutional amendment to establish an elected Officer of the U.S. with the responsibilities of the Attorney General (see H.J. Res. 127), [6AU] ------require election of Attorney General (see H. Con. Res. 323), [6AU] GAO: reform appointment process for the Comptroller General and Deputy Comptroller General (see H.R. 4296), [22JY] PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES Bills and resolutions Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 3482), [17MR] Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 118), [11MY] (see H.J. Res. 124), [25JN] Arms Export Control Act: provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] Budget: proposed user fees in Presidential budget (see H.R. 3989), [3JN] Dept. of Justice: clarify method for filling vacancies subject to Senate confirmation (see H.R. 3420), [10MR] Elections: establish uniform poll closing time for Presidential elections (see H.R. 3153), [4FE] Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation (see H.R. 4318), [23JY] Executive privilege: reporting requirements for executive privilege claims (see H.R. 3850), [13MY] ------use (see H. Res. 432), [14MY] ------use (H. Res. 432), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Federal employees: modify the conditions that must be met before certain alternative pay authorities may be exercised by the President (see H.R. 3251), [24FE] Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3506), [19MR] Foreign countries: require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or equipment (see H.R. 4704), [5OC] Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] ------require the President to report to Congress on any selective embargo on agricultural commodities (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] (see H.R. 4647), [26SE] Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Archivist of the U.S. for construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 4829), [14OC] George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries (see H.R. 3981), [3JN] Government: nullify effect of certain provisions of various Executive orders (see H.R. 4861), [20OC] ------status of Executive orders that infringe on the powers and duties of Congress or are not specifically funded (see H. Con. Res. 236), [5MR] House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant [[Page 3139]] to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] Line Item Veto Act: direct savings toward reducing the public debt when used during Federal budget surplus years (see H.R. 3228), [12FE] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (see H.R. 4310), [22JY] ------terminate public financing of Presidential election campaigns (see H.R. 3098), [27JA] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] Taxation: abatement of interest on underpayments by taxpayers in Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 3709), [22AP] Washington, George: anniversary of death (see H. Con. Res. 209), [5FE] ------issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 251), [26MR] Messages Abatement of Interest on Underpayments by Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas: President Clinton, [22JY] Motions Budget: proposed user fees in Presidential budget (H.R. 3989), [5JN] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] Reports filed Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3482) (H. Rept. 105-654), [29JY] Consideration of H. Res. 432, Presidential Use of Executive Privilege: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] PRESIDENT'S TASK FORCE ON NATIONAL HEALTH CARE REFORM Bills and resolutions Courts: prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (see H.J. Res. 107), [3FE] (see H. Res. 343), [28JA] ------prohibit Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions (H.J. Res. 107), consideration (see H. Res. 345), [3FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 107, Prohibit Federal Funding of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Imposed Sanctions of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 345) (H. Rept. 105-412), [3FE] PRICE, DAVID E. (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Family and Medical Leave Act: tax treatment of periods of leave required to be permitted relative to the pension participation and vesting rules (see H.R. 4178), [25JN] PRICES see Economy PRINTING Bills and resolutions Congress: waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (see H.J. Res. 131), [7OC] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (H.J. Res. 131), consideration (see H. Res. 580), [7OC] House of Representatives: print revised edition of the House Rules and Manual for the 106th Congress (see H. Res. 607), [20OC] Tariff: printing machinery (see H.R. 3395), [5MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 131, Waive Enrollment Requirements for Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 580) (H. Rept. 105-791), [7OC] PRISONERS OF WAR Bills and resolutions Veterans: provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March (see H.R. 3818), [7MY] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] World War II: recognition of American civilian POW (see H. Res. 555), [25SE] PRISONS see Correctional Institutions PRIVATE ENTERPRISE see Free Enterprise PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE CANCELLATION SIMPLIFICATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4435), [6AU] PRIVATE TRUSTEE REFORM ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2592) (H. Rept. 105-663), [31JY] PRIZES see Awards, Medals, Prizes PRODUCT SAFETY Bills and resolutions Research: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Reports filed Biomaterials Access Assurance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [22MY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105- 549), [22MY] PROHIBITION AGAINST ALCOHOL TRAFFIC TO MINORS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] PROVO, UT Bills and resolutions Howard C. Nielson Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3120), [28JA] PRYCE, DEBORAH (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4602), [18SE] Computers: ensure that prisoners are not permitted unsupervised access to any interactive computer service (see H.R. 3729), [23AP] Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (H.R. 2460), consideration (see H. Res. 368), [25FE] ------penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R. 3494), consideration (see H. Res. 465), [10JN] Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] Executive departments: improve strategic plans and performance reports (H.R. 2883), consideration (see H. Res. 384), [11MR] Families and domestic relations: increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration (see H. Res. 489), [24JN] Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111), consideration (see H. Res. 407), [21AP] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: grant congressional consent (H.R. 629), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 511), [28JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 111, Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 407) (H. Rept. 105-488), [21AP] Consideration of H.R. 2460, Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 105-421), [25FE] Consideration of H.R. 2883, Executive Departments Strategic Plans and Performance Reports Improvement: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 384) (H. Rept. 105-433), [11MR] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 3494, Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 105-576), [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 105-601), [24JN] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-652), [28JY] PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS see Public Welfare Programs PUBLIC BROADCASTING related term(s) News Media Bills and resolutions Commission for the Future of Public Broadcasting: establish (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] Messages Corp. for Public Broadcasting Report: President Clinton, [25FE], [29JY] PUBLIC BUILDINGS Bills and resolutions Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 3482), [17MR] Carl D. Pursell Post Office, Plymouth, MI: designate (see H.R. 3808), [7MY] Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4602), [18SE] Clifford R. Hope Post Office, Garden City, KS: designate (see H.R. 4774), [9OC] Conservation of energy: development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the Congress (see H. Con. Res. 280), [21MY] Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office, East Chicago, IN: designate (see H.R. 4616), [23SE] David P. Richardson, Jr., Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 3999), [5JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3603), [31MR] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: designate (see H.R. 3453), [12MR] Edgar C. Campbell, Sr., U.S. Post Office, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 3939), [21MY] Education: improve facilities, reduce class size, and provide parents with additional educational choices for their children (see H.R. 4169), [25JN] Fort Clatsop National Memorial: expand (see H.R. 3378), [5MR] Freeman Hankins Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4002), [5JN] George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence, Langley, VA: designate (see H.R. 3821), [7MY] GSA: Federal Protective Service reform (see H.R. 4034), [10JN] Howard C. Nielson Post Office Building, Provo, UT: designate (see H.R. 3120), [28JA] Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building, Juneau, AK: designate (see H.R. 4261), [16JY] J.I. Washington III Post Office, Orangeburg, SC: designate (see H.R. 4044), [11JN] J.J. ``Jake'' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: designate (see H.R. 3223), [12FE] Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building, Oxon Hill, MD: designate (see H.R. 4516), [6AU] James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, MT: designate (see H.R. 3696), [21AP] [[Page 3140]] James T. Leonard, Sr., Post Office, Garwood, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3810), [7MY] Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr., Post Office Building, East Northport, NY: designate (see H.R. 3167), [5FE] John H. Sengstacke Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 4787), [10OC] John T. Myers Federal Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate (see H.R. 4668), [1OC] Jose V. Toledo U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, San Juan, PR: designate (see H.R. 3263), [25FE] Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4050), [11JN] Judge J. Smith Henley Federal Building, (see H.R. 4338), [27JY] Layford R. Johnson Post Office, Eastover, SC: designate (see H.R. 4043), [11JN] Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station, Thomasville, GA: designate (see H.R. 4661), [1OC] Malcom Randall Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, FL: designate (see H.R. 3336), [4MR] Mamie G. Floyd Post Office, Eau Claire, SC: designate (see H.R. 4040), [11JN] Margie Pitts Hames Post Office, Decatur, GA: designate (see H.R. 4205), [14JY] Marybelle H. Howe Post Office, Charleston, SC: designate (see H.R. 4041), [11JN] Max Weiner Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4003), [5JN] Pat King Post Office Building, Long Branch, NJ: designate (see H.R. 3612), [31MR] Postal Service: designate buildings in Coconut Grove, Opa Locka, Carol City, and Miami, FL (see H.R. 4052), [11JN] Reynaldo G. Garza-Filemon B. Vela, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (see H.R. 3675), [1AP] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: designate (see H.R. 3598), [30MR] Richard E. Fields Post Office, Charleston, SC: designate (see H.R. 4042), [11JN] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate (see H.R. 3295), [26FE] Roxanne H. Jones Post Office, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4001), [5JN] Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] Sidney R. Yates Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4595), [17SE] Steven Schiff Post Office, Albuquerque, NM: designate (see H.R. 3630), [1AP] Taxation: allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4316), [23JY] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: designate (see H.R. 3982), [3JN] Thomas M. Foglietta Post Office Building, Chester, PA: designate (see H.R. 4000), [5JN] Thomas S. Foley U.S. Court House, Spokane, WA: designate (see H.R. 4625), [24SE] Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 4768), [9OC] Tim Lee Carter Post Office Building, Tompkinsville, KY: designate (see H.R. 3864), [13MY] Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal property under certain conditions (see H.R. 4628), [25SE] Motions Sam Nunn Federal Center, Atlanta, GA: designate (S. 347), [3MR] Reports filed Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3482) (H. Rept. 105-654), [29JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorization: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 105-490), [22AP] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3453) (H. Rept. 105-519), [7MY] Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2379) (H. Rept. 105-614), [14JY] Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building, Juneau, AK: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 2032) (H. Rept. 105-656), [29JY] J.J. ``Jake'' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3223) (H. Rept. 105-616), [14JY] James F. Battin Federal Courthouse, Billings, MT: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3696) (H. Rept. 105-617), [14JY] Jere Cooper Federal Building, Dyersburg, TN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2730) (H. Rept. 105-517), [7MY] Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, OH: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 1800) (H. Rept. 105-619), [14JY] Lloyd D. George Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2225) (H. Rept. 105-518), [7MY] Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 105-615), [14JY] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3598) (H. Rept. 105-655), [29JY] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3295) (H. Rept. 105-520), [7MY] Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3982) (H. Rept. 105-618), [14JY] PUBLIC DEBT Bills and resolutions Budget: allow reductions in the discretionary spending limits to be used to offset tax cuts (see H.R. 3707), [22AP] ------exclude old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program outlay and revenue totals from OMB and CBO budget pronouncements (see H.R. 4503), [6AU] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation changing discretionary spending limits, or pay-as-you-go requirements, if the budget for the current or immediately preceding year was not in surplus (see H.R. 3832), [12MY] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation that allows outlays to exceed revenues (see H.R. 3091), [27JA] ------treatment of any future budget surpluses (see H. Con. Res. 216), [11FE] Government: require a balanced Federal budget, repayment of the national debt, and Social Security system solvency (see H. Con. Res. 228), [26FE] Line Item Veto Act: direct savings toward reducing the public debt when used during Federal budget surplus years (see H.R. 3228), [12FE] Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 3351), [5MR] (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] Tobacco products: specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] Messages Council of Economic Advisers Report: President Clinton, [11FE] Federal Advisory Committees Report: President Clinton, [14JY] Reports filed Revised Suballocation of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 1999: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-600), [24JN] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-642), [23JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-662), [31JY] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 105-722), [16SE] PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Bills and resolutions Congressional Research Service: make certain information available to the public on the Internet (see H.R. 3131), [28JA] ``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding (see H. Res. 578), [7OC] PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE related term(s) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Health Bills and resolutions Animals: provide for a system of sanctuaries for chimpanzees that are no longer needed in research conducted by the Public Health Service (see H.R. 4744), [8OC] Children and youth: parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] Dept. of HHS: revise and extend certain women's health research and prevention activities programs (see H.R. 4683), [2OC] Diseases: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3716), [23AP] Health: establish a national registry of information on traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries (see H.R. 4800), [10OC] ------establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 4121), [23JN] ------importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of breast cancer (see H. Res. 565, 565), [1OC] ------prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] ------revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 4382), [3AU] Insurance: limit increase in health insurance company premiums to certain buyers of coverage in individual markets (see H.R. 3538), [24MR] ------provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 3568), [26MR] National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), [7MY] National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise filing deadline for certain claims (see H.R. 3778), [30AP] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3716), [23AP] Public Health Service Act: establish certain standards relative to health plans (see H.R. 4202), [14JY] Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] Motions Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] [[Page 3141]] Mammography Quality Standards Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 105-713), [14SE] PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT Bills and resolutions Diseases: State partner notification programs relative to HIV (see H.R. 4431), [6AU] Drugs: permit physicians to prescribe non-formulary drugs when medically indicated (see H.R. 4419), [6AU] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 4121), [23JN] ------establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see H.R. 4118), [23JN] ------extend COBRA continuation health coverage for surviving spouses (see H.R. 4835), [14OC] ------importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of breast cancer (see H. Res. 565), [1OC] ------permit exception from guaranteed issue requirement for certain coverage to be applied separately to parts of the small group market based upon employer size (see H.R. 4008), [5JN] ------revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 4382), [3AU] Insurance: allow group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to charge higher premiums to smokers (see H.R. 4600), [18SE] ------assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] ------assure prompt payment of participating providers under health plans (see H.R. 4413), [5AU] ------establish certain standards relative to health plans (see H.R. 4202), [14JY] ------establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4093), [19JN] (see H.R. 4222), [15JY] ------limit increase in health insurance company premiums to certain buyers of coverage in individual markets (see H.R. 3538), [24MR] ------require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage of annual mammograms and prostate cancer screening tests (see H.R. 4333), [24JY] ------require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a conversion option if the plan is terminated (see H.R. 4709), [6OC] ------require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 4737), [8OC] ------require health insurance plans to provide external appeals in cases of adverse determinations involving experimental treatments, significant costs, or serious medical conditions (see H.R. 3469), [17MR] NIH: establish Office of Autoimmune Diseases (see H.R. 4873), [20OC] ------expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism research activities (see H.R. 4203), [14JY] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3716), [23AP] Tobacco products: waive certain sanctions against States that penalize minors' drivers licenses for purchasing or possessing tobacco products (see H.R. 4159), [25JN] PUBLIC LANDS Bills and resolutions Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site: revise boundary (see H.R. 3883), [14MY] Agriculture: reform the conservation reserve program relative to treatment of nonprofit organizations renting land from a State or political subdivision (see H.R. 3451), [12MR] American Samoa: provide that funds for the land grant college shall not be subject to annual appropriation by the legislature (see H.R. 3142), [3FE] Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: convey Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4371), [31JY] ------develop management plan for Woodland Lake Park tract reflecting current use as a public park (see H.R. 4372), [31JY] ------sale of Woodland Lake Park tract to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (see H.R. 4373), [31JY] Arctic Oil Reserve: collection and interpretation of state-of-the- art, non-intrusive, 3-dimensional seismic data testing for producible oil in the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 4755), [8OC] Arizona: restoration of certain Federal lands to the Tohono O'odham Nation (see H.R. 4119), [23JN] Bandelier National Monument: modify boundary (see H.R. 3936), [21MY] ------modify boundary (S. 1132), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3740), [28AP] Big Piney, WY: allow oil and gas leasing agreements for certain lands (see H.R. 3878), [14MY] Biscayne National Park: designate visitor center as the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 3285), [26FE] Bureau of Reclamation: conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 3963), [22MY] California: designate Otay Mountain region as wilderness (see H.R. 3950), [22MY] ------land exchange involving the Dept. of the Interior El Portal Administrative Site (see H.R. 4230), [15JY] Carrizo Plain National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 3604), [31MR] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: modify boundaries and protect lands, waters, and natural resources (see H.R. 4141), [25JN] Colorado: designate certain lands as wilderness in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (see H.R. 4505), [6AU] Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: exclude certain lands owned by the Port of Camas-Washougal (see H.R. 4548), [10SE] Congress: require approval before entering into certain agreements or arrangements (see H.R. 4122), [23JN] Cumberland Island National Seashore and Wilderness: protect natural, cultural, and historical resources (see H.R. 4144), [25JN] Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (see H.R. 4757), [9OC] Dept. of the Interior: acquisition of property for Chickamauga- Chattanooga National Military Park (see H.R. 4575), [15SE] ------collection of royalties from oil companies for drilling on public lands (see H.R. 3820), [7MY] ------convey certain mineral interests to Florida and release reversionary interests in four deeds that conveyed certain lands so as to permit the State to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of the lands (see H.R. 4842), [15OC] ------establish terms and conditions for conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 4469), [6AU] ------implement agreement conveying title for the Clear Creek Distribution System to the Clear Creek Community Services District (see H.R. 3706), [22AP] ------limit authority to impose entrance fees for the City Point Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield (see H.R. 3527), [19MR] ------purchase of the Wilcox ranch in Eastern Utah for management as a wildlife habitat (see H.R. 4289), [21JY] ------reimbursement for certain damages relative to BLM bonding regulations (see H.R. 4610), [23SE] ------study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] Dept. of Transportation: conveyance of Mukilteo Light Station to Mukilteo, WA (see H.R. 4207), [14JY] Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 4630), [25SE] El Camino Real de los Tejas: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 4724), [7OC] El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 3803), [6MY] Endangered species: protection of the California spotted owl and its habitat (see H.R. 3467), [17MR] Endangered Species Act: reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see H.R. 4816), [12OC] ------address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] ------authority to purchase lands within the boundaries of certain national forests in California to include the Angeles National Forest (see H.R. 3770), [30AP] ------increase fees paid by holders of special use permits that authorize construction and occupancy of private recreation houses or cabins (see H.R. 3765), [30AP] ------policies on recreational shooting and archery ranges on Federal land (see H. Con. Res. 332), [2OC] ------reduce overhead and other costs and improve fiscal accountability through improved financial accounting system (see H.R. 4149), [25JN] Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Fort Clatsop National Memorial: expand (see H.R. 3378), [5MR] Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4357), [30JY] Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Archivist of the U.S. for construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 4829), [14OC] Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site: acquire certain lands for inclusion (see H.R. 3436), [11MR] Gallatin National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 3381), [5MR] George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain lands (see H.R. 3226), [12FE] Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries (see H.R. 4143), [25JN] Government: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] Gustavus, AK: land exchange (see H.R. 3903), [19MY] Historic buildings and sites: allow private ownership and use of certain secondary structures and surplus lands in national historical parks under certain conditions (see H.R. 4158), [25JN] Idaho Admission Act: amend relative to sale or lease of school land (see H.R. 4166), [25JN] Jamestown, OH: conveyance of Army Reserve Center to the Greeneview Local School District (see H.R. 3521), [19MR] Kankakee, IL: conveyance of vacant Army Reserve Center (see H.R. 3856), [13MY] Kern County, CA: convey Forest Service property in exchange for county lands suitable for inclusion in Sequoia National Forest (see H.R. 4023), [9JN] Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3781), [30AP] Lake County, MN: Coast Guard conveyance of certain property to the Lake County Historical Society (see H.R. 4098), [19JN] Lake County, OR: land exchange (see H.R. 3569), [26MR] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] Merced County, CA: authorize the use of certain land for an elementary school (see H.R. 3220), [12FE] [[Page 3142]] Mining and mineral resources: protection of contracts and leases entered into by surface patent holders relative to coalbed methane gas (see H.R. 4598), [18SE] ------ratification of payments made under preexisting onshore and offshore royalty-in-kind programs (see H.R. 3962), [22MY] Minnesota: constitutional amendment to permit Congress to relinquish claims of the U.S. to certain portions of Minnesota (see H.J. Res. 115), [18MR] National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 3530), [24MR] ------suspend development of a roadless area policy pending determinations that such a policy will not adversely affect forest health (see H.R. 3297), [26FE] Native Americans: reduce the fractionated ownership of Indian lands (see H.R. 4325), [23JY] Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 4656, 4657), [1OC] ------sale of certain land in the Ivanpah Valley to the Clark County Dept. of Aviation (see H.R. 3705), [22AP] New Castle, NH: land conveyance (see H.R. 4614), [23SE] New York: disposition of Governors Island (see H.R. 3884), [14MY] Nonprofit organizations: exempt from certain liability requirements relative to rights-of-way on public lands (see H.R. 3187), [11FE] Ohio: designate Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fort Meigs, and Fort Miamis as national historic sites (see H.R. 4562), [14SE] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4735), [8OC] Oregon: clarify BLM authority to make sales and exchanges of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3542), [24MR] Pahrump, NV: convey certain lands (see H.R. 4867), [20OC] Pine River Project: convey facilities and allow jurisdictional transfer of lands between the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture (see H.R. 3715), [23AP] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] ------management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil production (see H.R. 3932), [21MY] Real estate: notification of property owners relative to exercise of eminent domain by private nongovernmental entities (see H.R. 3319), [4MR] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4850), [16OC] Rogue River National Forest: convey administrative site and use proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings (see H.R. 3796), [5MY] ------transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal lands and clarify BLM authority to sell and exchange other Federal lands in Oregon (see H.R. 4326), [24JY] ------transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain lands (see H.R. 3186), [11FE] Rural areas: pilot program to facilitate the protection and preservation of remaining open space and farmland in the mid- Atlantic States (see H.R. 3566), [26MR] San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 3625), [1AP] San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3625), [1AP] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4341), [28JY] States: make certain Federal property is made available to States before being other entities (see H.R. 3842), [12MY] (see H.R. 4010), [5JN] Telephones: promote and enhance use of 911 emergency services and encourage construction and operation of cellular telephone networks (see H.R. 3844), [12MY] Texas: use of alternative arrangements for windstorm-damaged national forests and grasslands in Texas (see H.R. 4345), [29JY] Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican citizens (H.R. 2538), consideration (see H. Res. 522), [9SE] Union Gap, WA: increase local management and control of Fullbright Park (see H.R. 3574), [27MR] Utah: boundary adjustment of Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Mount Naomi Wilderness to correct faulty land survey and to convey land that was subject to the faulty survey (see H.R. 4320), [23JY] ------land exchange (see H.R. 3830), [12MY] Valley Forge National Historical Park: authorize addition of the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, PA (see H.R. 3746), [29AP] ------designate lands as the Valley Forge National Cemetery (see H.R. 4365), [31JY] Washington: land exchange (see H.R. 4021), [9JN] ------transfer jurisdiction over certain parcels of land between the Depts. of the Interior and Energy (see H.R. 4129), [24JN] Water: settlement of the reserved water rights of the Shivwits and construction of certain water projects (see H.R. 4746), [8OC] Weir Farm National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land for the development of visitor and administrative facilities (see H.R. 3383), [5MR] Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District: convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project (see H.R. 3677), [1AP] Wenatchee National Forest: transfer certain lands of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 3520), [19MR] Reports filed Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Land Bank Protections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2000) (H. Rept. 105-677), [5AU] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Recognition of Certain Native American Communities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2812) (H. Rept. 105-716), [15SE] Big Piney, WY, Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] BWCAW Accessibility and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1739) (H. Rept. 105-500), [29AP] California Indian Land Transfer Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2742) (H. Rept. 105-575), [10JN] Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 2538, Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 105- 699), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Consideration of S. 1132, Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] Convey Administrative Site for the Rogue River National Forest and Use Proceeds for the Construction or Improvement of Forest Offices and Support Buildings: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 105-561), [3JN] Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] Eastern Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1567) (H. Rept. 105-814), [12OC] Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2574) (H. Rept. 105-471), [30MR] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] Forest Service Property Conveyance in Kern County, CA, in Exchange for County Lands Suitable for Inclusion in the Sequoia National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4023) (H. Rept. 105-815), [12OC] Fort Davis National Historic Site Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3047) (H. Rept. 105-669), [3AU] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] Granite Watershed Enhancement and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 105-527), [12MY] Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2538) (H. Rept. 105-594), [23JN] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 105-706), [11SE] Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance in Alaska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Federal Indian Services Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2314) (H. Rept. 105- 707), [11SE] Miccosukee Tribe Clarification of Rights in Florida: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 105-708), [11SE] Miles Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1021) (H. Rept. 105-506), [5MY] Monumental Abuse--The Clinton Administration's Campaign of Misinformation in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Rept. 105-824), [16OC] Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1659) (H. Rept. 105-704), [11SE] National Forest System Roadless Area Policy Development Suspension Pending Determinations That Such a Policy Will Not Adversely Affect Forest Health: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3297) (H. Rept. 105-816), [12OC] National Park System Management Review and Application Process Reform: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1728) (H. Rept. 105-612), [14JY] Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4326) (H. Rept. 105-810), [12OC] Sale or Lease of School Land in Idaho: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4166) (H. Rept. 105-705), [11SE] San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area and San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area Establishment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3625) (H. Rept. 105-685), [7AU] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] Transfer of Certain Forest Service Rights and Property in Exchange for Payment to the Occupant of Such Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2416) (H. Rept. 105-516), [7MY] Transfer of Certain Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Lands to the Wenatchee National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3520) (H. Rept. 105-560), [3JN] Transfer of Certain Public Lands or National Forest Lands for Use as Elementary or Secondary Schools: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2223) (H. Rept. 105-693), [9SE] Utah Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3830) (H. Rept. 105-598), [24JN] [[Page 3143]] Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3844) (H. Rept. 105-768), [2OC] PUBLIC SAFETY see Safety PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL OF VALOR ACT Bills and resolutions Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see H.R. 4090), [19JN] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 105-667), [31JY] PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT Motions Enact (S. 1525), [10OC] PUBLIC UTILITIES Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] Dept. of the Interior: implement agreement conveying title for the Clear Creek Distribution System to the Clear Creek Community Services District (see H.R. 3706), [22AP] Electric power: enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce discrimination in the transmission of services (see H.R. 4432), [6AU] ------ensure that rates charged by certain small power producers and cogenerators do not exceed the incremental cost to the purchasing utility of alternative electric energy at the time of delivery (see H.R. 4183), [25JN] (see H.R. 4511), [6AU] ------provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] ------provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] ------restrict the use of tax-exempt financing by governmentally owned electric utilities and subject certain activities of such utilities to income tax (see H.R. 3927), [21MY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] Fund for Environmental Priorities: establish and fund with a portion of consumer savings resulting from retail electricity choice (see H.R. 3548), [25MR] Government regulations: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Gustavus, AK: land exchange (see H.R. 3903), [19MY] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] ------require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Power resources: provide a transition to market-based rates for power sold by the TVA and Federal Power Marketing Administration (see H.R. 3518), [19MR] Public works: conveyance of various reclamation project facilities to local water authorities (see H.R. 4389), [4AU] Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: amend to provide a loan to the Madera-Chowchilla Power Authority (see H.R. 3302), [2MR] Taxation: treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] ------treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Motions Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), [29JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 105-706), [11SE] Reclamation Project Facilities Conveyance to Local Water Authorities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 105-785), [6OC] PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES ACT Bills and resolutions Electric power: ensure that rates charged by certain small power producers and cogenerators do not exceed the incremental cost to the purchasing utility of alternative electric energy at the time of delivery (see H.R. 4183), [25JN] (see H.R. 4511), [6AU] PUBLIC WELFARE PROGRAMS related term(s) Federal Aid Programs; Food Stamps; Social Security Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Aliens: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (see H.R. 3095), [27JA] (see H.R. 3546), [25MR] ------establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] Children and youth: improve and extend child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3666), [1AP] ------require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] Committee on Social Security Reform (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] Dept. of HHS: make grants to States and businesses to improve the quality of child care services (see H.R. 3686), [1AP] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] (see H.R. 4030), [10JN] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] Federal aid programs: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on additional children relative to the temporary assistance to needy families program (see H.R. 4066), [16JN] ------reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 4571), [15SE] ------State eligibility for bonuses under the temporary assistance to needy families block grants relative to child poverty rates (see H.R. 4692), [2OC] Food stamps: exception to work requirements relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4486), [6AU] ------exception to work requirements relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4487), [6AU] ------prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4366), [31JY] ------State prevention of receipt by prisoners or fugitives (see H.R. 3670), [1AP] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4241), [16JY] (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 208), [4FE] ------ensure that tenant-based rental assistance programs are carried out in an efficient and fair manner (see H.R. 3545), [25MR] ------prohibit individuals convicted of manufacturing or producing methamphetamine from receiving public housing assistance (see H.R. 4551), [11SE] ------remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing (see H.R. 3435), [11MR] ------use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing conversions for elderly persons (see H.R. 3635), [1AP] Immigration: food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] Income: disregard payment of earned income tax credits in determining eligibility for the temporary assistance for needy families program, SSI, Medicaid, and public housing programs (see H.R. 4818), [12OC] Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] Legal aliens: extend transition period for receiving SSI and food stamps (see H.R. 4426), [6AU] Medicaid: allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] ------exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 3281), [26FE] Medicare: enroll eligible low-income beneficiaries in certain cost-sharing assistance programs (see H.R. 4836), [14OC] Recipients: guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Social Security: investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses into program (see H. Res. 340), [27JA] ------provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits (see H.R. 4172), [25JN] SSI: reinstate the medical improvement test protection for certain low-income disabled children (see H.R. 3459), [12MR] States: provide tax credits for contributions to charitable organizations relative to delivery of welfare services (see H.R. 4255), [16JY] Taxation: designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 3125), [28JA] Unemployment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4702), [5OC] ------eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4701), [5OC] WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (see H.R. 3874), [14MY] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] [[Page 3144]] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Motions Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (H.R. 3546), [29AP] Reports filed Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105- 498), [28AP] Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Service (House) (H.R. 217) (H. Rept. 105-407), [27JA], [3MR] National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-786), [6OC] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] PUBLIC WORKS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions California: authorize the construction of temperature control devices at Folsom Dam (see H.R. 4079), [18JN] ------develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see H.R. 4223), [15JY] ------provide outlet modifications to Folsom Dam, study reconstruction of Northfork American River Cofferdam, and transfer all right, title, and interest in and to the Auburn Dam (see H.R. 4111), [23JN] Corps of Engineers: reauthorizing water resources development programs (see H.R. 3866), [14MY] Dept. of Agriculture: provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 4409), [5AU] Electric power: enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce discrimination in the transmission of services (see H.R. 4432), [6AU] Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] Maine: deauthorize remainder of East Boothbay Harbor project (see H.R. 3737), [28AP] Navajo Indian irrigation project: use power allocated from the Colorado River storage project for on-farm uses (see H.R. 3235), [12FE] Power resources: provide a transition to market-based rates for power sold by the TVA and Federal Power Marketing Administration (see H.R. 3518), [19MR] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Texas: authorize prepayment of amounts due under a water reclamation project contract for the Canadian River Project (see H.R. 3687), [1AP] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 449), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), technical corrections (see H.R. 3978), [3JN] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] Water: conveyance of various reclamation project facilities to local water authorities (see H.R. 4389), [4AU] ------settlement of the reserved water rights of the Shivwits and construction of certain water projects (see H.R. 4746), [8OC] Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (see H.R. 3525), [19MR] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Motions Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), [29JY] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), conference report, [22MY] Reports filed Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Folsom Dam Outlet Modifications, Northfork American River Cofferdam Reconstruction Study, and Auburn Dam Transfer to California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4111) (H. Rept. 105-811), [12OC] Folsom Dam Construction of Temperature Control Devices: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4079) (H. Rept. 105-717), [15SE] Public Works and Economic Development Act and Appalachian Regional Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] Reclamation Project Facilities Conveyance to Local Water Authorities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 105-785), [6OC] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-550), [22MY] PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Programs: reauthorize and reform (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Reports filed Program Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] PUBLICATIONS related term(s) Literature; News Media Reports filed Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] PUERTO RICO, COMMONWEALTH OF Bills and resolutions Brazil: prohibit importation of papayas into the U.S. and certain territories until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 3771), [30AP] Dept. of Education: conduct a study on the availability of educational instruction in the English language to student citizens in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 4766), [9OC] Dept. of the Treasury: require report on Federal program costs, revenues, and taxation of residents (see H.R. 4769), [9OC] 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] Jose V. Toledo U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, San Juan, PR: designate (see H.R. 3263), [25FE] Real estate: provide for adequate insurance of mortgages on property (see H.R. 3757), [29AP] Self-determination (H.R. 856): consideration (see H. Res. 376), [3MR] Taxation: exempt retirement income from pension plans from nonresident taxation (see H.R. 3969), [22MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 856, United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 105-426), [3MR] PURSELL, CARL D. (a former Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions relative to Carl D. Pursell Post Office, Plymouth, MI: designate (see H.R. 3808), [7MY] PYRAMID OF REMEMBRANCE FOUNDATION Reports filed Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation Authorization To Establish a Memorial Dedicated to Soldiers Who Have Died in Foreign Conflicts Other Than Declared Wars: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1608) (H. Rept. 105-753), [28SE] QUEENS, NY see New York, NY QUINN, JACK (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Federal Aviation Research and Evaluation Board: establish (see H.R. 3312), [3MR] Medicare: require advanced notice to managed care plan enrollees of hospital termination under such plans (see H.R. 4748), [8OC] Pearl Harbor Day: treat December 7 in the same manner as Veterans Day for all purposes relative to Federal employment (see H.R. 4815), [12OC] Veterans: enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States, private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies abroad (see H.R. 3213), [12FE] RABBIS see Churches and Synagogues; Religion RACIAL DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination RACIAL RELATIONS Bills and resolutions African Americans: provide a mechanism for resolution of discrimination claims by farmers against the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 4051), [11JN] Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 4718), [7OC] Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] RADANOVICH, GEORGE P. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [6MY] [[Page 3145]] Bills and resolutions introduced California: land exchange involving the Dept. of the Interior El Portal Administrative Site (see H.R. 4230), [15JY] Clinton, President: resignation (see H. Res. 531), [11SE] Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: amend to provide a loan to the Madera-Chowchilla Power Authority (see H.R. 3302), [2MR] Taxation: treatment of liquor and beer retailers (see H.R. 4140), [25JN] RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT Bills and resolutions Hazardous substances: compensation for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills (see H.R. 3539), [24MR] RADIO related term(s) News Media; Public Broadcasting; Telecommunications Bills and resolutions Africa: promote independent radio broadcasting (see H. Res. 415), [29AP] Commission for the Future of Public Broadcasting: establish (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] FCC: eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see H.R. 3171), [5FE] Spectrum: ensure availability to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 3572), [27MR] Telecommunications: protect critical infrastructure radio systems from interference and promote efficient spectrum management of the private land mobile radio bands (see H.R. 4813), [12OC] Messages Corp. for Public Broadcasting Report: President Clinton, [25FE], [29JY] Cuban Democracy Act: President Clinton, [9OC] RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES Appointments Conferees: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4586), [16SE] Dept. of Energy: ensure that U.S. Enrichment Corp. funding for disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 4215), [14JY] (see H.R. 4234), [15JY] ------purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: compensation for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills (see H.R. 3539), [24MR] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: grant congressional consent (H.R. 629), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 511), [28JY] Veterans: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4368), [31JY] ------extend priority health care to those who received nasopharyngeal radium irradiation treatments while in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4367), [31JY] Conference reports Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629), [16JY] Motions Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), [12MY] Reports filed Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-652), [28JY] RAHALL, NICK J., II (a Representative from West Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Medicare: delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 4339), [27JY] RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Messages Report: President Clinton, [3FE], [28SE] RAILROADS related term(s) Cargo Transportation Appointments Amtrak Reform Council, [4MR] Bills and resolutions Safety: authorize activities under Federal railroad safety laws (see H.R. 3805), [7MY] ------permit State and local governments to adopt or enforce certain speed limits for trains (see H.R. 3812), [7MY] Surface Transportation Board: ensure effective competition by improving regulation of rates and abandoned lines (see H.R. 4488), [6AU] Taxation: allow tax credit for public transportation expenses (see H.R. 3178), [11FE] ------repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] ------treatment of diesel fuel and gasoline used in trains (see H.R. 3549), [25MR] Urban areas: continuation of operating assistance for small transit operators (see H.R. 4384), [3AU] Messages Railroad Retirement Board Report: President Clinton, [3FE], [28SE] RALEIGH, NC Reports filed Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3982) (H. Rept. 105-618), [14JY] RAMSTAD, JIM (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: treatment of cooperative housing corporations and their shareholders (see H.R. 4386), [3AU] RANCHERS see Agriculture RANDALL, MALCOLM Bills and resolutions Malcom Randall Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, FL: designate (see H.R. 3336), [4MR] RANGEL, CHARLES B. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [6MY] ------H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Community development: provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 3173), [5FE] Save Social Security First Reserve Fund: establish (see H.R. 3207), [12FE] Taxation: provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the solvency of Social Security (see H.R. 4597), [18SE] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------treatment of gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 4031), [10JN] Trinidad and Tobago: refund of certain customs duty deposits (see H.R. 3483), [17MR] REAGAN, RONALD (40th President of the United States) Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2625, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 344) (H. Rept. 105-411), [3FE] Consideration of S. 1575, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 349) (H. Rept. 105-414), [4FE] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-408), [3FE] REAL ESTATE Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions Bankruptcy: limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (see H.R. 3693), [21AP] ------reform laws (see H.R. 3146, 3150), [3FE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Calcasieu Parish, LA: clarify the applicability of authority to release restrictions and encumbrances on certain property (see H.R. 4029), [10JN] Costa Rica: protection of lives and property rights from squatters (see H. Con. Res. 306), [23JY] Declaration of Taking Act: require coverage of all condemnations of property by the Government (see H.R. 4303), [22JY] Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 4838), [14OC] Dept. of the Interior: acquisition of property for Chickamauga- Chattanooga National Military Park (see H.R. 4575), [15SE] District of Columbia: designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] FHA: require certain properties to be inspected and determined to comply with minimum property standards (see H.R. 3750), [29AP] Government: notification of property owners relative to exercise of eminent domain by private nongovernmental entities (see H.R. 3319), [4MR] Homeowners Protection Act: consumer protections relative to private mortgage insurance (see H.R. 4435), [6AU] Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities (see H. Con. Res. 208), [4FE] ------establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making payments on mortgages insured under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 4745), [8OC] ------expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] ------provide rental assistance in a manner that preserves residential property values, protects residents, and enhances safety (see H.R. 4218), [15JY] ------remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing (see H.R. 3435), [11MR] National Flood Insurance Program: improve pre-disaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 4832), [14OC] New York: disposition of Governors Island (see H.R. 3884), [14MY] Puerto Rico: provide for adequate insurance of mortgages on property (see H.R. 3757), [29AP] Real property: private property owner rights (H.R. 992), consideration (see H. Res. 382), [10MR] Taxation: allow interest deduction for contingent interest on a shared appreciation mortgage (see H.R. 4637), [25SE] ------applications for an exclusion of gain on certain sales of a principal residence by a surviving spouse (see H.R. 3541), [24MR] ------cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 3945), [22MY] ------depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 3500), [18MR] ------election of deduction in lieu of a basis increase for debt secured by property with an original issue discount and held by a cash method taxpayer (see H.R. 3656), [1AP] ------elimination of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3879), [14MY] ------inflation adjustment of the dollar limitation on the exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3953), [22MY] [[Page 3146]] ------modify rules for determining whether a corporation is a cooperative housing corporation (see H.R. 4397), [4AU] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------prohibit lenders from requiring access to the borrower's tax return information in residential mortgage transactions (see H.R. 4395), [4AU] ------provide tax-exempt status for organizations created by a State to provide property and casualty insurance coverage for property (see H.R. 4361), [30JY] ------repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3859), [13MY] ------require the approval of a private panel relative to the seizure of property for the collection of taxes (see H.R. 3214), [12FE] ------tax incentives for land sales for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4496), [6AU] ------treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on land subject to conservation easement (see H.R. 4301), [22JY] ------treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes (see H.R. 4069), [17JN] ------treatment of certain contiguous farmlands relative to sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4643), [25SE] ------treatment of certain liquidating distributions of a regulated investment company or real estate investment trust which are allowable as a deduction (see H.R. 3947), [22MY] ------treatment of cooperative housing corporations and their shareholders (see H.R. 4386), [3AU] ------treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses (see H.R. 4587), [16SE] ------treatment of estate taxes on the disposition of property produced by a qualified family-owned business (see H.R. 4640), [25SE] ------treatment of income from certain rental real estate activities in which taxpayer actively participates (see H.R. 4639), [25SE] ------treatment of income from land or development rights sold to nonprofit organizations for preservation purposes (see H.R. 3286), [26FE] ------treatment of real property tax reduction vouchers received by senior citizens in exchange for volunteer work (see H.R. 3841), [12MY] ------treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 3533), [24MR] (see H.R. 3558), [26MR] ------treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces relative to active duty time spent away from home (see H.R. 3861), [13MY] (see H.R. 3882), [14MY] ------treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Motions Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] Reports filed Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 992, Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 105-430), [10MR] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] Morristown National Historical Park Acquisition of Certain Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2776) (H. Rept. 105-694), [9SE] Transfer of Certain Forest Service Rights and Property in Exchange for Payment to the Occupant of Such Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2416) (H. Rept. 105-516), [7MY] Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 992) (H. Rept. 105-424), [3MR] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 105-447), [17MR] REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST TAX EQUITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3533), [24MR] REAL PROPERTY see Real Estate RECESSION see Economy RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT AUTHORITIES ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2621): consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2621, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105-745), [24SE] RECLAMATION OF LAND see Land Use RECLAMATION STATES EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Madera-Chowchilla Power Authority: provide a loan (see H.R. 3302), [2MR] RECLAMATION WASTEWATER AND GROUNDWATER STUDY AND FACILITIES ACT Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Alameda County Brackish Water Desalination Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3996), [4JN] RECREATION AREAS see Parks and Recreation Areas RECYCLING related term(s) Ecology and Environment Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: ensure that U.S. Enrichment Corp. funding for disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 4215), [14JY] (see H.R. 4234), [15JY] REDMOND, BILL (a Representative from New Mexico) Bills and resolutions introduced Akal Security, Inc.: relief (see H.R. 3944), [21MY] Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4586), [16SE] Bandelier National Monument: modify boundary (see H.R. 3936), [21MY] Education: conduct ceremonies and other activities in public schools relative to the sacrifice and commitment of veterans (see H. Con. Res. 333), [2OC] Forest Service: acquisition of Valles Caldera lands in New Mexico (see H.R. 4816), [12OC] ------address the decline of forest health and rural community economies in New Mexico and protect such lands from catastrophic fires in accordance with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 4210), [14JY] Native American Veterans' Memorial: establish (see H.R. 4064), [16JN] Navajo Indian irrigation project: use power allocated from the Colorado River storage project for on-farm uses (see H.R. 3235), [12FE] Political campaigns: ban acceptance of certain cash contributions in campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 4790), [10OC] Public lands: make certain Federal property is made available to States before other entities (see H.R. 4010), [5JN] Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: compensation for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills (see H.R. 3539), [24MR] REFUGEES related term(s) Immigration Bills and resolutions Human rights: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture (see H.R. 4309), [22JY] Immigration: assessment of civil penalties against illegal aliens and for persons smuggling aliens within the U.S. (see H.R. 4251), [16JY] Public welfare programs: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI (see H.R. 4426), [6AU] ------food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] U.S. Immigration Court: establish (see H.R. 4107), [22JN] Reports filed Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] REFUSE DISPOSAL related term(s) Sewage Disposal Appointments Conferees: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] Bills and resolutions Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] EPA: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 4242), [16JY] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] ------require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 3791), [5MY] Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] States: authorize Governors to limit receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 4475), [6AU] ------control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see H.R. 4635), [25SE] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: grant congressional consent (H.R. 629), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 511), [28JY] Conference reports Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629), [16JY] Motions Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), [12MY] Reports filed Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-652), [28JY] REGULA, RALPH (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4193), [14JY] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 328), [18SE] Sidney R. Yates Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4595), [17SE] Reports filed Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4193) (H. Rept. 105- 609), [14JY] REHABILITATION ACT Bills and resolutions Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of assistance technology and universally designed technology (see H.R. 4063), [16JN] [[Page 3147]] RELIGION related term(s) Churches and Synagogues Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based government (see H. Con. Res. 336), [8OC] ------establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad- based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Arizona: restoration of certain Federal lands to the Tohono O'odham Nation (see H.R. 4119), [23JN] Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] Civil liberties: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3288), [26FE] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 453), [3JN] ------protect religious liberty (see H.R. 4019), [9JN] (see H.R. 4154), [25JN] Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious groups (see H. Con. Res. 325), [6AU] Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and implementation of peace accords (see H. Res. 421), [6MY] Islam: support tolerance toward Muslims (see H. Con. Res. 322), [6AU] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] ------establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (see H. Res. 430), [13MY] Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] Pope John Paul II: tribute to visit to Cuba (see H. Res. 362), [12FE] Supreme Patriarch Karekin I: tribute to U.S. visit commemorating centennial of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in America (see H. Con. Res. 271), [5MY] Motions Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), [4JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 2431, Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 105- 534), [13MY] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [1AP] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), [11MY] Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105- 556), [3JN] RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND CHARITABLE DONATION PROTECTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105-556), [3JN] REPUBLICAN PARTY Bills and resolutions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 431), [14MY] Committee on Commerce (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 515), [3AU] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] Committee on the Judiciary (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 371), [26FE] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 354), [11FE] (see H. Res. 429), [13MY] FEC: expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 3582), [30MR] ------require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] ------require national committees of political parties to file pre-general election reports (see H.R. 4781), [9OC] Motions Burton, Representative: disapproval of conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431), [14MY] RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PREPARED FOR OUR NATION'S DEFENSE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] RESEARCH related term(s) Science; Technology Appointments Conferees: S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 446), [21MY] ------ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), insert language of H.R. 2534 in lieu (see H. Res. 365), [24FE] Air Force: reinvigorate science and technology functions (see H.R. 3894), [19MY] Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] ------provide for a system of sanctuaries for chimpanzees that are no longer needed in research conducted by the Public Health Service (see H.R. 4744), [8OC] Appropriations: continuation of Federal research and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way (see H.R. 4514), [6AU] ------increase support for basic and applied scientific research (see H. Con. Res. 243), [12MR] ------increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see H.R. 3660), [1AP] Archeology: preserve the integrity of the Kennewick Man remains for scientific study (see H.R. 3575), [27MR] Aviation: tribute to individuals who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology (see H. Con. Res. 319), [5AU] Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4199), [14JY] Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4302), [22JY] (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event (see H. Con. Res. 238), [9MR] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and research of autism and related developmental diseases to implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (see H.R. 4725), [7OC] Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] ------encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] Crime: increase research of link between violence against animals and violence against humans (see H. Con. Res. 286), [3JN] Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] Dept. of HHS: collection of information relative to the use of mentally disabled children and individuals in biomedical and behavioral research (see H.R. 4135), [24JN] ------ensure individuals who undertake federally funded research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements (see H.R. 3758), [29AP] ------revise and extend certain women's health research and prevention activities programs (see H.R. 4683), [2OC] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise research priorities relative to certain service-related health consequences (see H.R. 3980), [3JN] Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of assistance technology and universally designed technology (see H.R. 4063), [16JN] Diseases: increase research, treatment, and public education of Lyme disease (see H.R. 3795), [5MY] ------issue special postage stamps to fund diabetes research (see H.R. 3517), [19MR] (see H. Con. Res. 291), [19JN] Federal Aviation Research and Evaluation Board: establish (see H.R. 3312), [3MR] Firearms: provide grants to improve safety and study effects of developing technology on firearms safety (see H.R. 3895), [19MY] Government regulations: require peer review of scientific data used in support of Federal regulations (see H.R. 3234), [12FE] Health: awareness and use of federally-supported research findings on the social and economic costs of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders (see H. Con. Res. 250), [25MR] ------establish a national registry of information on traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries (see H.R. 4800), [10OC] ------limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] Higher Education Act: establish an Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship (see H.R. 3840), [12MY] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Medicare: reimbursement of routine patient care costs for individuals participating in approved clinical trials (see H.R. 3283), [26FE] National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] National Commission for Science and Mathematics Leadership: establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 335), [7OC] National Institute of Dental Research: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 289), [9JN] Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] ------require report by advisory committee on development and implementation (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] NIH: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 363), [12FE] ------establish Office of Autoimmune Diseases (see H.R. 4873), [20OC] ------expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism research activities (see H.R. 4203), [14JY] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] [[Page 3148]] NSF: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of mathematics, science, and information technology (see H.R. 3496), [18MR] ------make grants for applied engineering and technology education equipment and capital improvements (see H.R. 3733), [27AP] Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 3610), [31MR] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3716), [23AP] Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 3133), [28JA] Space policy: encourage exploration, development, and use of space (see H. Con. Res. 267), [29AP] ------uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for space station development (see H.R. 4820), [13OC] Taxation: designation of overpayments for use in biomedical research conducted through NIH (see H.R. 3563), [26MR] ------establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing research expenses relative to academic medical centers and other qualified hospital research organizations (see H.R. 3815), [7MY] ------extend research credit to expenses attributable to certain collaborative research consortia (see H.R. 3857), [13MY] ------increase tax credit for medical research (see H.R. 4728), [7OC] ------treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small businesses (see H.R. 4134), [24JN] Tobacco products: reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 3868), [14MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] ``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding (see H. Res. 578), [7OC] Veterans: extend priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3571), [27MR] (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] Women: promote research and disseminate information on the health effects of silicone breast implants (see H.R. 4028), [10JN] Conference reports Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (S. 1150), [22AP] Messages Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction Cost-Sharing Arrangements: President Clinton, [16JN] Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee Report: President Clinton, [3MR] National Science Board Report: President Clinton, [25JN] Reports filed Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee of Conference (S. 1150) (H. Rept. 105-492), [22AP] Biomaterials Access Assurance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [22MY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105- 549), [22MY] Collections of Information Antipiracy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2652) (H. Rept. 105-525), [12MY] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 105-548), [21MY] National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105-496), [28AP] National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 105-787), [8OC] Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] Technology Transfer Commercialization Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), [14JY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' Breast Cancer Survivors Event: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-438), [12MR] RESTON, VA Bills and resolutions Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts: rename as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (see H.R. 3957), [22MY] RETIREMENT ACCESSIBILITY, SECURITY, AND PORTABILITY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4152), [25JN] REVISED ORGANIC ACT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Bills and resolutions Virgin Islands: allow self-determination of number of members on the legislature and number of such members constituting a quorum (see H.R. 4313), [23JY] REYES, SILVESTRE (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] Bills and resolutions introduced de Onate, Don Juan: issue postage stamp in commemoration of first permanent settlement of western U.S. by the Spanish explorer (see H. Con. Res. 240), [11MR] El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 3803), [6MY] Fort Bliss, TX: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 253), [26MR] Immigration: personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: designate (see H.R. 3598), [30MR] RHINO AND TIGER PRODUCT LABELING ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 105-495), [28AP] RHINOCEROS AND TIGER CONSERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (S. 361): return to Senate (see H. Res. 601), [15OC] Reauthorize (see H.R. 3113), [27JA] Reports filed Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), [19MR] RHODE ISLAND Bills and resolutions Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] Reports filed Narragansett Justice Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1983) (H. Rept. 105-692), [9SE] RHODE ISLAND INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT Reports filed Narragansett Justice Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1983) (H. Rept. 105-692), [9SE] RICH, MARK Bills and resolutions Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] RICHARDSON, DAVID P., JR. Bills and resolutions David P. Richardson, Jr., Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 3999), [5JN] RICHLAND, WA Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: establish an Office of River Protection at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, WA (see H.R. 3984), [3JN] RICHMOND, CA Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: conduct study relative to designation of Rosie the Riveter Park as an affiliated site to the National Park Service (see H.R. 4483), [6AU] RIGGS, FRANK (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [5OC] Twenty-First Century Work-Force Commission, [17DE] Bills and resolutions introduced Boy Scouts: allow restrictions on hiring of homosexuals as scout masters (see H. Res. 474), [16JN] Coast Guard: conveyance of certain vessels to Canvasback Mission, Inc. (see H.R. 3924), [20MY] Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): question relating to privileges of the House (see H. Res. 599), [14OC] Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Drugs: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 3184), [11FE] Education: establish a program to help children and youth learn English (see H.R. 3680), [1AP] (see H.R. 3892), [19MY] ------provide flexibility to local agencies that develop voluntary public and private parental choice programs (see H.R. 3742), [28AP] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 4241), [16JY] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: clarify requirements relative to reducing or withholding payments to States (see H.R. 3254), [24FE] Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4099), [19JN] Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3973), [22MY] RIGHT TO FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT Bills and resolutions Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] RILEY, BOB (a Representative from Alabama) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: prohibit all private possession of child pornography (see H.R. 3185), [11FE] SBA: review and adjust size standards used to determine whether certain enterprises are small businesses relative to competing for Federal contracts (see H.R. 3681), [1AP] Taxation: abatement of interest on underpayments by taxpayers in Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 3709), [22AP] ------allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 3104), [27JA] Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4211), [14JY] RIPKEN, CAL, JR. Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Res. 568), [2OC] RIVERS Bills and resolutions American River Watershed: provide for improved flood protection (see H.R. 3698), [21AP] [[Page 3149]] California: provide outlet modifications to Folsom Dam, study reconstruction of Northfork American River Cofferdam, and transfer all right, title, and interest in and to the Auburn Dam (see H.R. 4111), [23JN] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: modify boundaries and protect lands, waters, and natural resources (see H.R. 4141), [25JN] Chippewa Cree Tribe: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3658), [1AP] Colorado Ute Indian Tribes: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3478), [17MR] Dept. of Energy: establish an Office of River Protection at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, WA (see H.R. 3984), [3JN] Dept. of the Interior: construct and operate a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York (see H.R. 3928), [21MY] ------Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery programs implementation funding (see H.R. 3669), [1AP] Ecology and environment: recognize the importance of rivers to the U.S. and support preservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 261), [28AP] Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] Little Sandy River: protection of watershed as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit (see H.R. 4525), [9SE] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] Navajo Indian irrigation project: use power allocated from the Colorado River storage project for on-farm uses (see H.R. 3235), [12FE] Pine River Project: convey facilities and allow jurisdictional transfer of lands between the Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture (see H.R. 3715), [23AP] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4850), [16OC] Rogue River National Forest: convey administrative site and use proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings (see H.R. 3796), [5MY] ------transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal lands and clarify BLM authority to sell and exchange other Federal lands in Oregon (see H.R. 4326), [24JY] ------transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain lands (see H.R. 3186), [11FE] San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: use of water conserved by lining the All-American Canal (see H.R. 4392), [4AU] St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3147), [3FE] Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3973), [22MY] Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council: extend authorization (see H.R. 3929), [21MY] Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (see H.R. 4634), [25SE] Messages Pemigewasset River Study Relative to Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: President Clinton, [5MY] Reports filed American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Convey Administrative Site for the Rogue River National Forest and Use Proceeds for the Construction or Improvement of Forest Offices and Support Buildings: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 105-561), [3JN] Folsom Dam Outlet Modifications, Northfork American River Cofferdam Reconstruction Study, and Auburn Dam Transfer to California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4111) (H. Rept. 105-811), [12OC] Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4326) (H. Rept. 105-810), [12OC] Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1110) (H. Rept. 105-691), [9SE] RIVERS, LYNN N. (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 3540), [24MR] Real estate: prohibit lenders from requiring access to the borrower's tax return information in residential mortgage transactions (see H.R. 4395), [4AU] Taxation: waive interest and penalties for failure to file schedule D with a timely filed return (see H.R. 3885), [14MY] (see H.R. 3974), [22MY] Telephones: require carriers to completely and accurately itemize charges and taxes collected with telephone bills (see H.R. 4305), [22JY] ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study on improving the safety of persons present at roadside emergencies (see H.R. 4171), [25JN] District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] George Washington Memorial Parkway: prohibit construction of new facilities and structures along certain parts (see H.R. 4334), [24JY] National forests: suspend development of a roadless area policy pending determinations that such a policy will not adversely affect forest health (see H.R. 3297), [26FE] New Jersey: waive repayment of funds used for constructing high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 4528), [9SE] New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 3754), [29AP] Nonprofit organizations: exempt from certain liability requirements relative to rights-of-way on public lands (see H.R. 3187), [11FE] Taxation: collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel sold on Indian lands (see H.R. 3966), [22MY] ------treatment of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see H.R. 3222), [12FE] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 449), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), technical corrections (see H.R. 3978), [3JN] ------provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] U.S. Route 66: designate as ``America's Main Street'' (see H.R. 4513), [6AU] ------designate as ``America's Main Street'' (S. 2133), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Wiley A. Branton, Sr., Memorial Highway, Pine Bluff, AR: designate (see H.R. 3250), [24FE] Conference reports Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Motions Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), conference report, [22MY] Reports filed Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Consideration of S. 2133, U.S. Route 66 Designation as ``America's Main Street'': Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] National Forest System Roadless Area Policy Development Suspension Pending Determinations That Such a Policy Will Not Adversely Affect Forest Health: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3297) (H. Rept. 105-816), [12OC] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 105-477), [1AP] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-550), [22MY] ROANOKE, VA Reports filed National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Disasters: authorize predisaster mitigation programs, streamline the administration of disaster relief, and control the costs of disaster assistance (see H.R. 3869), [14MY] Reports filed Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3869) (H. Rept. 105-682), [6AU] ROBESON, PAUL L. Bills and resolutions Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 260), [1AP] ROCKEFELLER, LAURANCE S. Bills and resolutions Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: designate (see H.R. 4671), [1OC] RODRIGUEZ, CIRO D. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced American GI Forum of the U.S. (nonprofit corporation): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3843), [12MY] El Camino Real de los Tejas: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 4724), [7OC] ROEMER, TIM (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Education: encourage States to develop and implement alternative teacher certification and licensure programs (see H.R. 3440), [11MR] [[Page 3150]] OSHA: recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data sheets (see H.R. 3481), [17MR] ROGAN, JAMES E. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Gambling: require certain notices in any mailing using a game of chance for the promotion of a product or service (see H.R. 4612), [23SE] Research: increase support for basic and applied scientific research (see H. Con. Res. 243), [12MR] ROGERS, HAROLD (a Representative from Kentucky) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Justice: establish Bureau of Enforcement and Border Affairs (see H.R. 4264), [17JY] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4276), [20JY] U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform: implement recommendations (see H.R. 3904), [20MY] Reports filed Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4276) (H. Rept. 105-636), [20JY] ROHRABACHER, DANA (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced China, People's Republic of: encourage formation and protection of the Chinese Democracy Party (see H. Res. 570), [2OC] Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Cambodia (see H. Res. 533), [11SE] Political campaigns: partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates whose opponents exceed personal contribution limitations (see H.R. 3313), [3MR] U.N.: occupation of seat reserved for Burma by a representative of the National League for Democracy (see H. Res. 603), [15OC] Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration (see H.J. Res. 120), [4JN] ------prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] ------prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance programs (see H.R. 3158), [4FE] ROKHLIN, LEV Y. Bills and resolutions Russia: express sympathy to family and colleagues and urge prompt investigation into death (see H. Res. 571), [2OC] ROLLCALL VOTES see Votes in House ROMERO-BARCELO, CARLOS A. (a Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico) Bills and resolutions introduced Jose V. Toledo U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, San Juan, PR: designate (see H.R. 3263), [25FE] Puerto Rico: provide for adequate insurance of mortgages on property (see H.R. 3757), [29AP] States: provide medical assistance to certain legal immigrant children and increase allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4323), [23JY] RONALD REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4014), [5JN] ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 3682), [1AP] ROTHMAN, STEVEN R. (a Representative from New Jersey) Bills and resolutions introduced Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] OSHA: require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Tobacco products: prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3298), [26FE] U.N.: promote full equality for Israel (see H.R. 3236), [12FE] ROUKEMA, MARGE (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: prevent smuggling of large amounts of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the U.S. (see H.R. 4691), [2OC] Education: encourage local agencies to work with the private sector to provide care to children under compulsory school attendance age (see H.R. 3129), [28JA] Financial institutions: streamline the regulation of depository institutions and safeguard confidential banking and credit union supervisory information (see H.R. 4364), [31JY] Insurance: provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 3568), [26MR] Mental health: establish a task force or working group to recognize the seriousness of problems associated with mental illness (see H. Res. 587), [8OC] (see H. Res. 596), [13OC] Tariff: benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-methyl (see H.R. 3431), [10MR] Taxation: applications for an exclusion of gain on certain sales of a principal residence by a surviving spouse (see H.R. 3541), [24MR] ------expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 4553), [11SE] ROYBAL-ALLARD, LUCILLE (a Representative from California) Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Bills and resolutions introduced Health care facilities: require nursing facilities filing for relief to provide written notice of such filing to appropriate State agencies (see H.R. 4843), [15OC] ROYCE, EDWARD R. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Africa: promote independent radio broadcasting (see H. Res. 415), [29AP] Botswana: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 373), [26FE] House Rules: provide that certain bills to eliminate waste and provide reform of the executive branch are privileged (see H. Res. 600), [14OC] IMF: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to certain employees (see H.R. 3785), [30AP] ------ensure interest rates on loans are comparable to other financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 273), [7MY] Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3159), [4FE] RURAL AREAS related term(s) Agriculture; Urban Areas Bills and resolutions Agriculture: pilot program to facilitate the protection and preservation of remaining open space and farmland in the mid- Atlantic States (see H.R. 3566), [26MR] ------relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent and facilitate the bankruptcy and debt restructuring process relative to farmers (see H.R. 4645), [25SE] ------reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4672), [1OC] (see H.R. 4697), [5OC] (see H.R. 4831), [14OC] Community development: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] ------provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural credit provisions for farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4246), [16JY] Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] Education: assist urban and rural local education agencies in raising the academic achievement of all students (see H.R. 3813), [7MY] Taxation: treatment of commercial aviation to and from airports located on sparsely populated islands (see H.R. 4703), [5OC] Unemployment: establish the Strategic Transitional Employment Program for the long-term unemployed living in poverty in certain identified communities (see H.R. 4097), [19JN] Messages Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Reports filed Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] RUSH, BOBBY L. (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens' associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 3627), [1AP] Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act: repeal preemption provision (see H.R. 4498), [6AU] Health: develop and implement integrated cockroach management programs in urban communities to reduce health risks to residents, especially children, suffering from asthma and asthma-related illnesses (see H.R. 3897), [19MY] Health care facilities: allow medical treatment of emergency cases near the emergency room entrance (see H.R. 3937), [21MY] John H. Sengstacke Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 4787), [10OC] Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 260), [1AP] Small business: provide grants to microenterprise organizations to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs (see H.R. 4179), [25JN] SSI: reinstate the medical improvement test protection for certain low-income disabled children (see H.R. 3459), [12MR] RUSSIA Bills and resolutions Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] Dept. of Energy: purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Res. 562), [1OC] Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 457), [4JN] Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (see H.R. 4762), [9OC] ------respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 328), [18SE] (see H. Con. Res. 350), [12OC] (see H. Res. 598), [14OC] Rokhlin, Lev Y.: express sympathy to family and colleagues and urge prompt investigation into death (see H. Res. 571), [2OC] [[Page 3151]] Space policy: uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for space station development (see H.R. 4820), [13OC] Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 295), [24JN] Messages Veto of H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: President Clinton, [24JN] Motions Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), [9JN] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, [10OC] Reports filed Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 105-566), [4JN] RYUN, JIM (a Representative from Kansas) Bills and resolutions introduced China, People's Republic of: prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology (see H.R. 3886), [14MY] ------transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 438), [14MY] NSF: make grants for applied engineering and technology education equipment and capital improvements (see H.R. 3733), [27AP] Taxation: allocation of farm income among taxable years (see H.R. 4564), [14SE] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to members of the Armed Forces who were injured or lost their lives during the ``Tet Offensive'' (see H. Con. Res. 204), [27JA] SABO, MARTIN OLAV (a Representative from Minnesota) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Ericson, Leif: grant honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 122), [16JN] Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: allow option of obtaining coverage for self and children only (see H.R. 4499), [6AU] SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT Bills and resolutions Schools: establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] SAFETY Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] Bills and resolutions Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] Aviation: install enhanced vision technologies to replace and enhance conventional lighting systems with respect to airport improvement projects (see H.R. 3463), [12MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4347), [29JY] Children and youth: prevent teenage driving while under the influence of drugs (see H.R. 3799), [6MY] ------provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to improve the quality and availability of after-school programs (see H.R. 4621), [24SE] ------provide that children's sleepwear be manufactured in accordance with stricter flammability standards (see H.R. 3831), [12MY] ------require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] CPSC: promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes (see H.R. 3935), [21MY] Crime: expand prohibition on stalking (see H.R. 3747), [29AP] ------notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (H.R. 2181), consideration (see H. Res. 366), [24FE] ------prevent violence against women (see H.R. 3514), [19MR] Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] Dept. of HUD: modernize requirements and establish consensus process for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 3634), [1AP] Dept. of Transportation: assess available technologies for establishing a system to access motor vehicle driving records (see H.R. 3555), [25MR] ------conduct a study on improving the safety of persons present at roadside emergencies (see H.R. 4171), [25JN] Drugs: permit physicians to prescribe non-formulary drugs when medically indicated (see H.R. 4419), [6AU] ------promote drug-free workplace programs (see H.R. 3853), [13MY] ------support existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (see H. Res. 372), [26FE] ------use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.J. Res. 117), [30AP] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize the national toll-free telephone domestic violence hotline (see H.R. 3699), [21AP] Fastener Quality Act: coverage of certain aircraft fasteners (see H.R. 3824), [11MY] FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety (see H.R. 3676), [1AP] ------require notification of recalls of drugs and devices (see H.R. 3462), [12MR] ------uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4383), [3AU] Federal Aviation Research and Evaluation Board: establish (see H.R. 3312), [3MR] FHA: require certain properties to be inspected and determined to comply with minimum property standards (see H.R. 3750), [29AP] Fire prevention: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local governments in improving public safety against fire and fire- related hazards (see H.R. 4229), [15JY] Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 4290), [21JY] ------ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 3609), [31MR] (see H.R. 3646), [1AP] ------encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] ------ensure child safety (see H.R. 4444), [6AU] ------prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and regulate retention of resulting information (see H.R. 3949), [22MY] ------prohibit Internet and mail-order sales of ammunition without a license to deal in firearms and require licensed firearms dealers to record certain sales (see H.R. 4114), [23JN] ------protect children from violence (see H.R. 4073), [17JN] ------provide grants to improve safety and study effects of developing technology on firearms safety (see H.R. 3895), [19MY] ------require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices (see H.R. 4441), [6AU] ------revocation of dealer licenses for willful sales to minors (see H.R. 4443), [6AU] ------treatment of muzzle loading firearms as antique firearms (see H.R. 3140), [3FE] Floods: ensure that States and localities can quickly and safely remove flood debris (see H.R. 4128), [24JN] Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 4266), [17JY] (see H.R. 4497), [6AU] ------improve safety of imported foods (see H.R. 4080), [18JN] Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of implementation (see H. Con. Res. 290), [11JN] Foreign trade: ban importation of certain large capacity military magazine rifles (see H. Con. Res. 275), [12MY] Forest Service: policies on recreational shooting and archery ranges on Federal land (see H. Con. Res. 332), [2OC] GSA: Federal Protective Service reform (see H.R. 4034), [10JN] Hazardous substances: increase funding for poison control centers and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access (see H.R. 3862), [13MY] ------nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] ------require one-call notification system to protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from excavation damage (see H.R. 3318), [4MR] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 4121), [23JN] ------prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care workers who report unsafe conditions and practices (see H.R. 3342), [5MR] Health care professionals: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] Housing: provide rental assistance in a manner that preserves residential property values, protects residents, and enhances safety (see H.R. 4218), [15JY] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] ------protection of Federal officers who intervene in certain situations (see H.R. 3839), [12MY] ------tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service (see H. Res. 422), [7MY] Medicare: require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 4680), [2OC] Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see H.R. 4268), [17JY] New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 3754), [29AP] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] Nuclear weapons: stockpile management (see H. Con. Res. 307), [23JY] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3169), [5FE] Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (see H.R. 3565), [26MR] OSHA: recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data sheets (see H.R. 3481), [17MR] (see H.R. 3519), [19MR] (see H.R. 4037), [11JN] ------require employers to notify local emergency officials of workplace emergencies (see H.R. 4231), [15JY] Postal Service: application of OSHA standards in the same manner as any other employer (see H.R. 3725), [23AP] Poultry Products Inspection Act: cover certain birds for use as human food (see H.R. 4828), [13OC] [[Page 3152]] Public Safety and Community Policing Grants: reauthorize (see H.R. 4743), [8OC] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] ------establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see H.R. 4090), [19JN] Railroads: authorize activities under Federal railroad safety laws (see H.R. 3805), [7MY] ------permit State and local governments to adopt or enforce certain speed limits for trains (see H.R. 3812), [7MY] Schools: ensure safety by increasing police presence (see H.R. 4224), [15JY] ------establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] Ships and vessels: reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no longer in use (see H.R. 4156), [25JN] Sports: encourage pro sports leagues and International Olympic Committee to set clear guidelines and penalties for illegal drug use (see H. Res. 481), [19JN] Tariff: oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers (see H.R. 3323), [4MR] Telephones: promote and enhance use of 911 emergency services and encourage construction and operation of cellular telephone networks (see H.R. 3844), [12MY] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] ------prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3298), [26FE] ------reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 3868), [14MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (see H.R. 3891), [19MY] Transportation: continue certain preclearance and inspection activities to enhance the safety of air transit and vessel passengers (see H.R. 4819), [13OC] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 449), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), technical corrections (see H.R. 3978), [3JN] ------provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] Conference reports Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Motions Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), conference report, [22MY] Reports filed Airline Service Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept. 105-822), [15OC] Aviation Medical Assistance Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 105-456), [23MR] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] Care for Police Survivors Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3565) (H. Rept. 105-486), [21AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 2181, Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 105-419), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Drug-Free Workplace Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] Fastener Quality Act Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574), [9JN] National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 105-477), [1AP] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] OSHA Identification and Notification of Specific Industries to Which Regulations and Compliance Standards Apply: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2873) (H. Rept. 105- 733), [18SE] Prohibit OSHA Employee Performance Measures Relative to Number of Inspections Conducted, Citations Issued, or Penalties Assessed: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2877) (H. Rept. 105-445), [17MR] Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4090) (H. Rept. 105-667), [31JY] Self-Audit Promotion Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] Sound Scientific Practices Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2661) (H. Rept. 105-730), [18SE] Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3891) (H. Rept. 105-650), [28JY] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-550), [22MY] Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3844) (H. Rept. 105-768), [2OC] SALEM, OR Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Willow Lake Natural Treatment System Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3964), [22MY] SALES INCENTIVE COMPENSATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2888): consideration (see H. Res. 461), [9JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2888, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 105-572), [9JN] Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 105-558), [3JN] SALLIE MAE see Student Loan Marketing Association SALMON, MATT (a Representative from Arizona) Bills and resolutions introduced Education: provide States with options relative to receipt of Federal block grant funds (see H.R. 4779), [9OC] Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious groups (see H. Con. Res. 325), [6AU] States: penalties for releasing individuals convicted of violent crimes involving children (see H.R. 4258), [16JY] Taxation: allow tax credits for certain non-public school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 4780), [9OC] SALTON SEA RECLAMATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3267): consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3267, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] SAN DIEGO, CA Bills and resolutions Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] SAN FRANCISCO, CA Bills and resolutions Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries (see H.R. 4143), [25JN] SAN JUAN, PR Bills and resolutions Jose V. Toledo U.S. Post Office and Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3263), [25FE] SAN LUIS REY INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Water: use of water conserved by lining the All-American Canal (see H.R. 4392), [4AU] SANCHEZ, LORETTA (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Boyd, Joseph S.: clarify status as public safety officer relative to payment of death benefits (see H.R. 4589), [16SE] Housing: provide for reviews of criminal records of applicants for participation in shared housing arrangements (see H.R. 3181), [11FE] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to former South Vietnamese commandos for their heroism, sacrifice, and service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [30AP] Reports filed Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] SAND CREEK MASSACRE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] SANDERS, BERNARD (a Representative from Vermont) Appointments Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement, [18MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of HHS: ensure individuals who undertake federally funded research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements (see H.R. 3758), [29AP] Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] [[Page 3153]] Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: designate (see H.R. 4671), [1OC] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4084), [18JN] Veterans: increase burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans (see H.R. 4708), [6OC] SANFORD, FL Bills and resolutions Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] SANFORD, MARSHALL ``MARK'' (a Representative from South Carolina) Appointments Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [18JN] Bills and resolutions introduced IMF: eliminate spending cap adjustments for funding increases (see H.R. 4306), [22JY] SANFORD, TERRY (a former Senator from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions relative to Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: designate (see H.R. 3982), [3JN] Reports filed Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3982) (H. Rept. 105-618), [14JY] SARATOGA, NY Bills and resolutions Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery: designate (see H.R. 4385), [3AU] SATELLITE HOME VIEWER ACT Bills and resolutions Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] SAUNDERS, HURFF A. Bills and resolutions Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building, Juneau, AK: designate (see H.R. 4261), [16JY] Reports filed Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building, Juneau, AK: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 2032) (H. Rept. 105-656), [29JY] SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATIONS see Financial Institutions SAXTON, JIM (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Clinton, President: reassert traditional U.S. opposition to unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State (see H. Con. Res. 345), [8OC] Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (see H.R. 3445), [12MR] Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 354), [11FE] Fish and fisheries: reduce fishing capacity in U.S. fisheries (see H.R. 4180), [25JN] Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with Estonia (see H.R. 4749), [8OC] ------approve international fishery agreement with Latvia (see H.R. 3460), [12MR] ------approve international fishery agreement with Lithuania (see H.R. 4750), [8OC] ------approve international fishery agreement with Poland (see H.R. 3461), [12MR] ------implement fishery management plans to protect North Atlantic swordfish (see H.R. 4500), [6AU] Foreign policy: allow attachment of certain property of foreign states in execution of judgements for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 4292), [21JY] IMF: encourage fundraising through private financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 207), [3FE] ------ensure transparency of operations (see H.R. 3331), [4MR] Medicare: delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3108), [27JA] Middle East: U.S. policy relative to Israeli concessions in peace process against their own self-interest (see H. Con. Res. 276), [13MY] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 4327), [24JY] NOAA: describe the hydrographic services functions of the Administrator (see H.R. 3164), [5FE] Taxation: permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for medical expenses of certain older relatives (see H.R. 3600), [30MR] Toms River, NJ: tribute to the Toms River East American Little League team (see H. Res. 524), [9SE] Veterans: termination of certain contributions to the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3107), [27JA] Reports filed 1998 Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 105-807), [10OC] SCARBOROUGH, JOE (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4232), [15JY] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] McVay, Charles B., III: exonerate from responsibility in the sinking of the U.S.S., [22AP] Scott, Hunter: tribute (H. Res. 590) Taxation: eliminate capital gains tax (see H.R. 3860), [13MY] ------repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3859), [13MY] SCHAEFER, DAN (a Representative from Colorado) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Energy Conservation and Production Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 4017), [9JN] NRC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3532), [24MR] SCHAFFER, BOB (a Representative from Colorado) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Disabled: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] FEC: require national committees of political parties to file pre- general election reports (see H.R. 4781), [9OC] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4341), [28JY] Taxation: treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses (see H.R. 4587), [16SE] Conference reports Workforce Investment Act (H.R. 1385), [29JY] SCHIFF, STEVEN (a former Representative from New Mexico) Appointments Steven Schiff funeral attendees, [30MR] Bills and resolutions introduced New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (see H. Res. 389), [18MR] Bills and resolutions relative to Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] Steven Schiff Post Office, Albuquerque, NM: designate (see H.R. 3630), [1AP] Tribute (see H. Res. 395), [25MR] SCHOOLS related term(s) Education Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Children and youth: improve and extend child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3666), [1AP] ------provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to improve the quality and availability of after-school programs (see H.R. 4621), [24SE] Clinton, President: address issue of school violence (see H. Con. Res. 287), [5JN] ------address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 512), [29JY] Computers: installation of filtering or blocking programs in schools and libraries with Internet access (see H.R. 3177), [11FE] Crime: establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] Dept. of Education: conduct a study on the availability of educational instruction in the English language to student citizens in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 4766), [9OC] ------prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), consideration (see H. Res. 413), [29AP] Education: assist urban and rural local education agencies in raising the academic achievement of all students (see H.R. 3813), [7MY] ------computation of Impact Aid Program payments to local educational agencies relative to certain children living in military housing constructed by private developers (see H.R. 4133), [24JN] ------conduct ceremonies and other activities in public schools relative to the sacrifice and commitment of veterans (see H. Con. Res. 333), [2OC] ------dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] ------encourage local agencies to work with the private sector to provide care to children under compulsory school attendance age (see H.R. 3129), [28JA] ------encourage States to develop and implement alternative teacher certification and licensure programs (see H.R. 3440), [11MR] ------encourage use of school resource officers (see H.R. 4009), [5JN] ------ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled children (see H.R. 3930), [21MY] ------establish a program to help children and youth learn English (see H.R. 3680), [1AP] (see H.R. 3892), [19MY] ------establish a program to help children and youth learn English (H.R. 3892), consideration (see H. Res. 516), [4AU] ------establish professional development partnerships (see H.R. 3115), [27JA] ------give gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop their capabilities (see H.R. 4127), [24JN] ------grants to local educational agencies for additional teachers and facilities to accommodate disruptive students (see H.R. 4833), [14OC] ------grants to provide integrated classroom-related computer training for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4552), [11SE] ------improve, raise standards, and attract the best teachers to public schools (see H.R. 3986), [3JN] ------improve facilities, reduce class size, and provide parents with additional educational choices for their children (see H.R. 4169), [25JN] ------increase number of teachers (see H.R. 3157), [4FE] ------increase the number of qualified early child care professionals through a student loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 3727, 3727), [23AP] [[Page 3154]] ------later starting times for secondary school classes (see H. Con. Res. 296), [24JN] ------promote high-quality family literacy programs and train parents effectively to teach their children (see H.R. 4307), [22JY] ------provide grants to local agencies that agree to later starting times for secondary school classes (see H.R. 4131), [24JN] ------provide grants to local educational agencies to promote certain education initiatives (see H.R. 4864), [20OC] ------provide incentives to States to establish and administer periodic teacher testing and merit pay programs for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4594), [17SE] ------provide States with options relative to receipt of Federal block grant funds (see H.R. 4779), [9OC] ------reductions in school class size (see H.R. 3876), [14MY] ------require local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing for secondary school students (see H.R. 4378), [31JY] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 3248), [24FE] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] ------terminate social promotion in schools (see H. Res. 401), [30MR] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of school- based child care (see H.R. 3768), [30AP] FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] Firearms: encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] ------ensure child safety (see H.R. 4444), [6AU] ------protect children from violence (see H.R. 4073), [17JN] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 453), [3JN] Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4241), [16JY] (see H.R. 4439), [6AU] Idaho Admission Act: amend relative to sale or lease of school land (see H.R. 4166), [25JN] Immigration: permit local educational agencies to waive reimbursement for aliens granted nonimmigrant status to attend public secondary schools (see H.R. 4416), [6AU] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: clarify requirements relative to reducing or withholding payments to States (see H.R. 3254), [24FE] ------permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 4491), [6AU] Jamestown, OH: conveyance of Army Reserve Center to the Greeneview Local School District (see H.R. 3521), [19MR] Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] Merced County, CA: authorize the use of certain land for an elementary school (see H.R. 3220), [12FE] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] National Commission for Science and Mathematics Leadership: establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] National School Lunch Act: extend the authority of the commodity distribution program (see H.R. 3872), [14MY] ------revise eligibility of private organizations under the child and adult care food program (see H.R. 3405), [5MR] Safety: ensure by increasing police presence (see H.R. 4224), [15JY] Taxation: allow tax credits for certain non-public school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 4780), [9OC] ------allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4316), [23JY] ------increase lifetime learning credit for secondary teachers returning to school for additional training (see H.R. 3881), [14MY] ------increase maximum contribution to education savings accounts (see H.R. 4147), [25JN] ------permit private educational institutions to maintain certain qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 3309), [3MR] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for acquisition of computer hardware and software (see H.R. 4184), [25JN] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for technology-related training (see H.R. 4185), [25JN] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 4476), [6AU] Telecommunications: require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Telephones: reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications services to schools, libraries, and certain health care facilities (see H.R. 4324), [23JY] WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (see H.R. 3874), [14MY] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Messages School Class Size Reductions: President Clinton, [11MY] Motions District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), [30AP], [4MY] Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78), [4JN] Reports filed Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 453) (H. Rept. 105-563), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 3892, English Language Fluency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 516) (H. Rept. 105-675), [4AU] Consideration of S. 1502, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Freedom of Religion: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 78) (H. Rept. 105-543), [19MY] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Establish Program To Help Children and Youth Learn English: Committee on Education and the Workplace (House) (H.R. 3892) (H. Rept. 105-587), [19JN] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105- 649), [24JY] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Sale or Lease of School Land in Idaho: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4166) (H. Rept. 105-705), [11SE] Transfer of Certain Public Lands or National Forest Lands for Use as Elementary or Secondary Schools: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2223) (H. Rept. 105-693), [9SE] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-800), [8OC] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-786), [6OC] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] SCHUMER, CHARLES E. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Arts and humanities: encourage the identification and return of stolen artwork (see H.R. 4138), [25JN] Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares (see H.R. 3160), [4FE] Budget: use any surplus for payroll tax rebates and increased discretionary nondefense spending (see H.R. 4379), [31JY] Children and youth: establish early childhood education services referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain dependent care services (see H.R. 4102), [22JN] Colleges and universities: require distribution of information relative to harassment (see H.R. 3759), [29AP] Education: improve, raise standards, and attract the best teachers to public schools (see H.R. 3986), [3JN] Eliach, Yaffa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4613), [23SE] ERISA: protect the rights of participants and beneficiaries of terminated pension plans (see H.R. 4396), [4AU] Families and domestic relations: establish a national registry from which adopted children may obtain medical information voluntarily provided by birth parents (see H.R. 3237), [12FE] Firearms: require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement officials and a waiting period before purchase of a handgun (see H.R. 4233), [15JY] Foreign trade: ban importation of certain large capacity military magazine rifles (see H. Con. Res. 275), [12MY] Immigration: adjustment of status for aliens based on diversity immigrant visas that expired due to paperwork processing delays (see H.R. 4502), [6AU] Taxation: modify rules for determining whether a corporation is a cooperative housing corporation (see H.R. 4397), [4AU] SCIENCE related term(s) Engineering; Mathematics; Research; Technology Bills and resolutions Air Force: reinvigorate science and technology functions (see H.R. 3894), [19MY] Archeology: preserve the integrity of the Kennewick Man remains for scientific study (see H.R. 3575), [27MR] Aviation: tribute to individuals who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology (see H. Con. Res. 319), [5AU] Colleges and universities: improve and strengthen recruitment and training of math and science teachers (see H.R. 3338), [5MR] Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] [[Page 3155]] Education: encourage States to develop and implement alternative teacher certification and licensure programs (see H.R. 3440), [11MR] ------grants to provide integrated classroom-related computer training for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4552), [11SE] ExploraVision Awards Program: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 279), [21MY] Government regulations: require peer review of scientific data used in support of Federal regulations (see H.R. 3234), [12FE] Health: limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] ------revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 4382), [3AU] Higher Education Act: establish an Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship (see H.R. 3840), [12MY] Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: establish Natural Resources Institute (see H.R. 4593), [17SE] Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see H.R. 4170), [25JN] National Commission for Science and Mathematics Leadership: establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] National Weather Service: prohibit the closure of certain weather stations until concerns about modernization effort are addressed (see H.R. 4601), [18SE] Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] ------require report by advisory committee on development and implementation (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] NIH: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 363), [12FE] NSF: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of mathematics, science, and information technology (see H.R. 3496), [18MR] ------make grants for applied engineering and technology education equipment and capital improvements (see H.R. 3733), [27AP] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way (see H.R. 4514), [6AU] ------increase support for basic and applied scientific research (see H. Con. Res. 243), [12MR] ------increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see H.R. 3660), [1AP] ------prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 3133), [28JA] Space policy: encourage exploration, development, and use of space (see H. Con. Res. 267), [29AP] ------uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for space station development (see H.R. 4820), [13OC] Taxation: designation of overpayments for use in biomedical research conducted through NIH (see H.R. 3563), [26MR] ------establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing research expenses relative to academic medical centers and other qualified hospital research organizations (see H.R. 3815), [7MY] ------extend research credit to expenses attributable to certain collaborative research consortia (see H.R. 3857), [13MY] ------increase tax credit for medical research (see H.R. 4728), [7OC] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for acquisition of computer hardware and software (see H.R. 4184), [25JN] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for technology-related training (see H.R. 4185), [25JN] ``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding (see H. Res. 578), [7OC] Messages Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction Cost-Sharing Arrangements: President Clinton, [16JN] Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee Report: President Clinton, [3MR] National Science Board Report: President Clinton, [25JN] Reports filed Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development Establishment: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3007) (H. Rept. 105-562), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Mammography Quality Standards Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 105-713), [14SE] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Technology Transfer Commercialization Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), [14JY] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] SCOTLAND see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland SCOTT, ROBERT C. (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Conferee: S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: designate top performing enterprise communities as empowerment zones (see H.R. 4212), [14JY] SECRET SERVICE Bills and resolutions Presidents of the U.S.: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] SECURITIES related term(s) Investments Appointments Conferees: S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign commerce (see H.R. 4353), [30JY] Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary (see H. Res. 451), [3JN] Courts: judicial review of adoption of accounting principles applicable to issuers of federally-registered securities (see H.R. 3165), [5FE] Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), consideration (see H. Res. 403), [30MR] (see H. Res. 428), [12MY] ------provide framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (see H.R. 4870), [20OC] ------study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] FRS: broaden the range of discount window loans which may be used as collateral for Federal reserve notes (see H.R. 4359), [30JY] ------include money laundering activities in the consideration of certain applications (see H.R. 3760), [29AP] SEC: limit collection of certain fees (see H.R. 4120), [23JN] (see H.R. 4213), [14JY] (see H.R. 4269), [17JY] ------require the improved disclosure of tax effects of portfolio transactions on mutual fund performance (see H.R. 4822), [13OC] Social Security: investment of trust funds in marketable securities (see H.R. 3822, 3822), [7MY] (see H.R. 4033), [10JN] ------provide for accounts funded by surpluses in the budget and available for private investment in indexed funds (see H.R. 3456), [12MR] Taxation: allow a credit for certain corporations which have substantial employee ownership and encourage stock ownership by employees (see H.R. 3562), [26MR] ------allow rollover contributions to individual retirement plans from deferred compensation plans maintained by States and local governments and allow State and local governments to maintain 401(k) plans (see H.R. 3554), [25MR] ------allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------capital gains rates (see H.R. 4125), [24JN] (see H.R. 4454), [6AU] ------cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 3945), [22MY] ------eliminate capital gains tax (see H.R. 3860), [13MY] ------expand the exclusion for qualified small business stock and increase the annual limit for incentive stock options (see H.R. 4685), [2OC] ------permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] ------permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited by employer contributions to employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 4741), [8OC] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] ------repeal application of the alternative minimum tax to the transfer of stock pursuant to an incentive stock option (see H.R. 4279), [20JY] ------simplify individual capital gains tax (see H.R. 3623), [1AP] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on land subject to conservation easement (see H.R. 4301), [22JY] ------treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes (see H.R. 4069), [17JN] ------treatment of certain transfers of assets and liabilities to a corporation (see H.R. 4852), [19OC] ------treatment of individual investment accounts (see H.R. 3497), [18MR] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3102), [27JA] ------treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] Conference reports Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] Motions Courts: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), [22JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Financial Services Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 105-164), [28JA] International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act: Committee of Conference (House) (S. 1260) (H. Rept. 105-803), [9OC] [[Page 3156]] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105- 640), [21JY] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Appointments Conferees: S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions Fees: limit collection of certain fees (see H.R. 4120), [23JN] (see H.R. 4213), [14JY] (see H.R. 4269), [17JY] Financial institutions: study of derivatives regulation (see H.R. 4062), [16JN] Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Securities: judicial review of adoption of accounting principles applicable to issuers of federally-registered securities (see H.R. 3165), [5FE] Taxation: require the improved disclosure of tax effects of portfolio transactions on mutual fund performance (see H.R. 4822), [13OC] Conference reports Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] Motions Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), [22JY] Reports filed Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act: Committee of Conference (House) (S. 1260) (H. Rept. 105-803), [9OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105- 640), [21JY] SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT Bills and resolutions Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign commerce (see H.R. 4353), [30JY] Motions Crime: strengthen prohibitions on international bribery and other corrupt practices (S. 2375), [9OC] Reports filed International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), [8OC] SECURITIES LITIGATION UNIFORM STANDARDS ACT Appointments Conferees: S. 1260, provisions, [16SE] Conference reports Provisions (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] Motions Enact (S. 1260), [22JY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (House) (S. 1260) (H. Rept. 105-803), [9OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105- 640), [21JY] SECURITY CLASSIFICATION see Classified Information SELECTIVE AGRICULTURAL EMBARGOES ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] SELF-AUDIT PROMOTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2869) (H. Rept. 105-731), [18SE] SENATE Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: censure (see H.J. Res. 139, 140), [17DE] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 201), [27JA] (see H. Con. Res. 257), [1AP] (see H. Con. Res. 297), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 353), [20OC] ------adjournment (H. Con. Res. 297), consideration (see H. Res. 491), [24JN] ------notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 335), [27JA] ------prohibit inclusion of legislative provisions and nonemergency spending in emergency appropriations legislation (see H.R. 3576), [27MR] ------set date for convening of 106th Congress (see H.J. Res. 138), [20OC] Conservation of energy: development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the Congress (see H. Con. Res. 280), [21MY] Dept. of Justice: clarify method for filling vacancies subject to Senate confirmation (see H.R. 3420), [10MR] District of Columbia: provide for full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 4208), [14JY] Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (see H.J. Res. 119), [14MY] ------constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] ------constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] ------require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 4085), [18JN] Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 3502), [18MR] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 4112), [23JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration (see H. Res. 489), [24JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4112), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 550), [23SE] Members of Congress: limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] Political campaigns: ban acceptance of certain cash contributions in campaigns for Federal office (see H.R. 4790), [10OC] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] (see H.R. 3476), [17MR] (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3516), (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] (see H.R. 3721), [23AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (see H. Res. 442), [20MY] (see H. Res. 458), [4JN] (see H. Res. 468), [11JN] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (see H. Res. 467), [11JN] ------partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates whose opponents exceed personal contribution limitations (see H.R. 3313), [3MR] ------prohibit political committees from reimbursing certain funds to candidates for elections to Federal office (see H.R. 3543), [24MR] ------require the deposit into a special account certain contributions and donations to be returned to donors (see H.R. 4786), [10OC] Public lands: require congressional approval before entering into certain agreements or arrangements (see H.R. 4122), [23JN] Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 111), [26FE] ------constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111), consideration (see H. Res. 407), [21AP] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] Conference reports Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 4112), [22SE] Messages Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] Reports filed Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 550) (H. Rept. 105-741), [23SE] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 297, Congressional Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 491) (H. Rept. 105-603), [24JN] Consideration of H.J. Res. 119, Constitutional Amendment To Limit Political Campaign Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] Consideration of H.R. 2183, Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 442) (H. Rept. 105-545), [20MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 105-567), [4JN] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 4112, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 105-601), [24JN] Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-734), [22SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-595), [23JN] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] SENECA FALLS, NY Bills and resolutions Women's Progress Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 4398), [4AU] SENGSTACKE, JOHN H. Bills and resolutions John H. Sengstacke Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 4787), [10OC] SENIOR CITIZENS Appointments National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, [24JY] Bills and resolutions Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (see H.R. 3095), [27JA] (see H.R. 3546), [25MR] ------establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] Capitol Police: increase mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 4415), [5AU] Colleges and universities: allow use of age-based incentives for the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty (see H.R. 3473), [17MR] Committee on Social Security Reform (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] Consumers: warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud and provide with information that will help them protect themselves (see H.R. 3134), [28JA] Dept. of Defense: equitable retirement for military reserve technicians covered under FERS or CSRS (see H.R. 4153), [25JN] ------exclude monthly insurance benefits in determining the income of certain surviving spouses of military retirees (see H.R. 4582), [16SE] Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.J. Res. 123), [17JN] ERISA: protect the rights of participants and beneficiaries of terminated pension plans (see H.R. 4396), [4AU] ------regulate entities that hold assets of pension plans covering less than 100 participants and require annual asset statements (see H.R. 4238), [16JY] Federal employees: establish a program under which long-term care insurance can be obtained (see H.R. 4401), [5AU] ------provide for the rectification of certain retirement coverage errors (see H.R. 3249), [24FE] Government: require a balanced Federal budget, repayment of the national debt, and Social Security system solvency (see H. Con. Res. 228), [26FE] [[Page 3157]] Health care facilities: require nursing facilities filing for relief to provide written notice of such filing to appropriate State agencies (see H.R. 4843), [15OC] Health care professionals: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] Housing: expand homeownership (see H.R. 3899), [19MY] ------provide for reviews of criminal records of applicants for participation in shared housing arrangements (see H.R. 3181), [11FE] ------use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing conversions for elderly persons (see H.R. 3635), [1AP] Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4405), [5AU] ------protect retirement security of individuals (see H.R. 3450), [12MR] Insurance: coverage of long-term care services (see H. Con. Res. 210), [5FE] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] ------deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] ------prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing facilities (see H.R. 4046), [11JN] Medicare: adhere to the statutory deadlines for implementation of the prospective payment system for home health services (see H. Res. 585), [8OC] ------allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H. Con. Res. 321), [5AU] ------allow certain military retirees and their dependents a special enrollment period to qualify for TRICARE demonstration sites (see H.R. 4160), [25JN] ------clarify non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws relative to Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4648), [26SE] ------combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3471), [17MR] ------continuous open enrollment of individuals in Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4653), [28SE] ------coverage of adult day care services (see H.R. 4403), [5AU] ------coverage of outpatient prescription drugs and home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 4753), [8OC] ------delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture services under home health services (see H.R. 3137), [3FE] ------delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3108), [27JA] (see H.R. 3162), [4FE] (see H.R. 3205), [12FE] (see H.R. 3567), [26MR] (see H.R. 4339), [27JY] ------delay reduction and make revisions to the per beneficiary and per visit payment limit (see H.R. 4727), [7OC] (see H.R. 4727), [10OC] ------documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims for office visits and for other evaluation and management services (see H. Con. Res. 264), [28AP] ------eliminate budget neutrality adjustment factor used in calculating blended capitation rate for Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4492), [6AU] ------enhance and expand special enrollment periods for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 3863), [13MY] ------enroll eligible low-income beneficiaries in certain cost- sharing assistance programs (see H.R. 4836), [14OC] ------ensure access to comparable prescription drug coverage in Medigap policies relative to termination of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4862), [20OC] ------establish a standard of efficiency in home health services and reward agencies who meet or exceed the standard (see H.R. 3651), [1AP] ------establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4674), [1OC] ------exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (see H.R. 3570), [26MR] ------exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3284), [26FE] ------extend health care coverage (see H.R. 4177), [25JN] ------improve access to benefits for certain individuals and provide financial assistance to individuals who are too poor to afford premiums (see H.R. 4799), [10OC] ------improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3470), [17MR] ------payment for insulin pumps (see H.R. 3814), [7MY] ------preserve access to home health services for the sickest and most frail, continue participation by cost-effective providers, and reduce fraud and abuse (see H.R. 4495), [6AU] ------prohibit use of cold-call marketing of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4214), [14JY] ------provide flexibility in contracting for claims processing (see H.R. 4186), [25JN] ------provide for independent case managers for home health services (see H.R. 4591), [17SE] ------provide that funds received from a tobacco industry settlement shall be used for part A (see H.R. 3172), [5FE] ------reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4726), [7OC] ------reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 4627), [25SE] (see H.R. 4646), [26SE] (see H.R. 4794), [10OC] ------reform payment system for certain long-term care hospitals (see H.R. 4533), [9SE] ------reform payment system for home health services (see H.R. 4370), [31JY] (see H.R. 4404), [5AU] ------require advanced notice to managed care plan enrollees of hospital termination under such plans (see H.R. 4748), [8OC] ------require disclosure of certain information about benefit management for prescription drugs by Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4187), [25JN] ------require HMO's to disclose information to enrollees on physicians, finances, and compensation of executives of the organization (see H.R. 3239), [12FE] ------requirements relative to anesthesia services (see H.R. 3629), [1AP] ------respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of services (see H.R. 4075), [17JN] ------revise certain payment limits for health services (see H.R. 4567), [15SE] ------revise interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 4252), [16JY] ------waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4771), [9OC] Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4464), [6AU] Medicare/Medicaid: pilot program for the use of optical memory cards (see H.R. 4317), [23JY] ------require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4099), [19JN] (see H.R. 4344), [29JY] Pensions: allow individuals the opportunity to provide for their retirement through S.A.F.E. accounts (see H.R. 3683), [1AP] ------ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of retirement benefits (see H.R. 4152), [25JN] ------ensure uniformity of Federal and State pension plans relative to State income taxes (see H.R. 4572), [15SE] ------reform (see H.R. 3788), [4MY] (see H.R. 4123), [24JN] ------waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 3632), [1AP] Save Social Security First Reserve Fund: establish (see H.R. 3207), [12FE] Social Security: allow for distribution of the lump sum death payment, in the absence of a widow or widower or surviving children, to any other person as certified by the deceased worker (see H.R. 3739), [28AP] ------determination of benefit amounts relative to provision of child care or care to a chronically ill dependent relative (see H.R. 4456), [6AU] ------eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 3912), [20MY] ------eliminate waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce (see H.R. 4458), [6AU] ------establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4084), [18JN] ------establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4076), [17JN] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 3351), [5MR] (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------include retirees among recipients of annual account statements (see H.R. 3649), [1AP] ------increase widow's and widower's insurance benefits by reason of delayed retirement (see H.R. 4459), [6AU] ------investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses into program (see H. Res. 340), [27JA] ------investment of trust funds in marketable securities (see H.R. 3822), [7MY] (see H.R. 4033), [10JN] ------prohibit privatization (see H. Res. 483), [23JN] ------provide a more equitable application of the earnings test in the first year of eligibility for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 4369), [31JY] ------provide for accounts funded by surpluses in the budget and available for private investment in indexed funds (see H.R. 3456), [12MR] ------provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 4460), [6AU] ------repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 4457), [6AU] Taxation: adjust for inflation income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] ------allow a refundable credit for certain Medicare premiums (see H.R. 4465), [6AU] ------allow certain senior citizens a deduction for State and local real property taxes and provide for the establishment of senior citizen real property tax accounts (see H.R. 4713), [7OC] ------allow credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 4167), [25JN] ------allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage (see H.R. 4472), [6AU] ------allow rollover contributions to individual retirement plans from deferred compensation plans maintained by States and local governments and allow State and local governments to maintain 401(k) plans (see H.R. 3554), [25MR] ------disclose to employees the employer's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3777), [30AP] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] ------enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] [[Page 3158]] ------improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------increase income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3447), [12MR] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for medical expenses of certain older relatives (see H.R. 3600), [30MR] (see H.R. 4349), [29JY] ------promote retirement savings (see H.R. 3672), [1AP] (see H.R. 4823), [13OC] ------provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] ------reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] ------treatment of dependent care expenses (see H.R. 3135), [28JA] (see H.R. 3176), [11FE] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3307), [3MR] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3979), [3JN] ------treatment of real property tax reduction vouchers received by senior citizens in exchange for volunteer work (see H.R. 3841), [12MY] Veterans: computation of retirement benefits for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 4574), [15SE] ------improve access to health care services for certain Medicare- eligible veterans (see H.R. 3828), [12MY] Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] Messages Railroad Retirement Board Report: President Clinton, [3FE], [28SE] Motions Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (H.R. 3546), [29AP] Reports filed Civil Service Retirement System Actuarial Redeposit Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 2566) (H. Rept. 105-757), [1OC] Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105- 498), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105- 738), [23SE] Medicare Home Health Care Interim Payment System Refinement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 105- 773), [5OC] Medicare Home Health Services--No Surety in Fight Against Fraud and Waste: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-821), [15OC] National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] SENIOR CITIZENS' FREEDOM TO WORK ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3912), [20MY] SENSENBRENNER, F. JAMES, JR. (a Representative from Wisconsin) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [23AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Copyrights: extend the term and provide for a music licensing exemption (see H.R. 4712), [7OC] Fastener Quality Act: coverage of certain aircraft fasteners (see H.R. 3824), [11MY] FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] ------require report by advisory committee on development and implementation (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (H.R. 1702), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 572), [5OC] ------uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for space station development (see H.R. 4820), [13OC] ``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding (see H. Res. 578), [7OC] Wisconsin: commemorate sesquicentennial of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 223), [24FE] Reports filed Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development Establishment: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3007) (H. Rept. 105-562), [3JN] Fastener Quality Act Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574), [9JN] Technology Transfer Commercialization Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), [14JY] SERBIA Bills and resolutions Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 227), [26FE] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] ------NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] ------presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Messages Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] Reports filed Withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces From Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Con. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 105-442), [16MR] SERRANO, JOSE E. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [21AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones (see H.R. 3466), [16MR] SESSIONS, PETE (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 4056), [11JN] Drugs: conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving similar amounts of cocaine base (see H.R. 3898), [19MY] Federal employees: establish a portable retirement option for political appointees and congressional employees (see H.R. 4603), [18SE] Financial institutions: allow national banks to hold passive investments in certain subsurface rights (see H.R. 4348), [29JY] Medicare: adhere to the statutory deadlines for implementation of the prospective payment system for home health services (see H. Res. 585), [8OC] National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: prevent lapses in permits (see H.R. 3238), [12FE] Pensions: allow individuals the opportunity to provide for their retirement through S.A.F.E. accounts (see H.R. 3683), [1AP] Volunteer workers: eliminate the requirement that fingerprints be supplied for background checks (see H.R. 3398), [5MR] SEWAGE DISPOSAL related term(s) Refuse Disposal Bills and resolutions California: develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see H.R. 4223), [15JY] EPA: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 4242), [16JY] Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] Reports filed Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination SEXUAL HARASSMENT Bills and resolutions Colleges and universities: require distribution of information relative to harassment (see H.R. 3759), [29AP] Food stamps: exception to work requirements relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4487), [6AU] Unemployment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4701), [5OC] Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] SHADEGG, JOHN B. (a Representative from Arizona) Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: amend RICO relative to nonviolent advocacy groups (see H.R. 4245), [16JY] ------identity fraud (see H.R. 3601), [30MR] (see H.R. 4151), [25JN] SHASTA COUNTY, CA Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: implement agreement conveying title for the Clear Creek Distribution System to the Clear Creek Community Services District (see H.R. 3706), [22AP] SHAW, E. CLAY, JR. (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Budget: exclude old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program outlay and revenue totals from OMB and CBO budget pronouncements (see H.R. 4503), [6AU] ------treatment of any future budget surpluses (see H. Con. Res. 216), [11FE] Dept. of Justice: provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] Families and domestic relations: increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] ------State grants to encourage fathers to become better parents (see H.R. 3314), [3MR] Health: permit the approval and administration of certain drugs and devices to terminally ill patients (see H.R. 3938), [21MY] [[Page 3159]] Medicare: require HMO's to disclose information to enrollees on physicians, finances, and compensation of executives of the organization (see H.R. 3239), [12FE] Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3399), [5MR] Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] ------extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI (see H.R. 4426), [6AU] Taxation: depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 3500), [18MR] ------impose excise tax on persons who acquire structured settlement payments in factoring transactions (see H.R. 4314), [23JY] ------provide tax-exempt status for organizations created by a State to provide property and casualty insurance coverage for property (see H.R. 4361), [30JY] ------S corporation reform (see H.R. 4285), [21JY] ------treatment of certain foreign base company shipping income (see H.R. 3730), [23AP] Transportation: continue certain preclearance and inspection activities to enhance the safety of air transit and vessel passengers (see H.R. 4819), [13OC] Unemployment: improve the collection of Federal unemployment taxes and the provision of such revenues for employment security administration (see H.R. 3684), [1AP] SHAYS, CHRISTOPHER (a Representative from Connecticut) Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed consent (see H.R. 4035), [11JN] Congressional Research Service: make certain information available to the public on the Internet (see H.R. 3131), [28JA] Dept. of Defense: provide that appropriations for national defense functions for fiscal year 1999 may not exceed the amount authorized for fiscal year 1998 (see H.R. 3685), [1AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] FDA: require notification of recalls of drugs and devices (see H.R. 3462), [12MR] Government: reduce Federal spending in several programs (see H.R. 3556), [25MR] Health: establish penalties for prohibited uses and disclosures of individually identifiable health information and allow individuals to inspect and copy their own health information (see H.R. 3900), [19MY] Immigration: increase visas temporarily for backlogged spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 4504), [6AU] Insurance: coverage of long-term care services (see H. Con. Res. 210), [5FE] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3526), [19MR] SHEPARD, MATTHEW Bills and resolutions Crime: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 597), [14OC] SHERMAN, BRAD (a Representative from California) Appointments Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., [23SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Foreign countries: funding for the construction of U.S. chancery facilities in Berlin and Jerusalem so that comparable rates of construction and occupation of the facilities are ensured (see H.R. 4181), [25JN] Immigration and Nationality Act: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 4011), [5JN] Taxation: repeal application of the alternative minimum tax to the transfer of stock pursuant to an incentive stock option (see H.R. 4279), [20JY] Tobacco products: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] World War II: recovery of insurance issued for victims of the Holocaust (see H.R. 4826), [13OC] SHERMAN ACT see Antitrust Policy SHIMKUS, JOHN (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] SHIPPING INDUSTRY related term(s) Cargo Transportation; Ships and Vessels Bills and resolutions Dept. of Justice: provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] Dept. of Transportation: collection of user fees for navigational assistance services (see H.R. 3674), [1AP] Railroads: ensure effective competition by improving regulation of rates and abandoned lines (see H.R. 4488), [6AU] Ships and vessels: allow certain foreign freight vessels to transport common ground clay as bulk cargo (see H.R. 4490), [6AU] ------limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign- built freight vessels (see H.R. 4236), [16JY] Taxation: treatment of certain foreign base company shipping income (see H.R. 3730), [23AP] SHIPS AND VESSELS related term(s) Merchant Marine Industry Bills and resolutions Business and industry: reform process for dismantling and disposing of ships no longer in use (see H.R. 4156), [25JN] Cargo transportation: limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-built freight vessels (see H.R. 4236), [16JY] Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 602), [15OC] ------conveyance of certain vessels to Canvasback Mission, Inc. (see H.R. 3924), [20MY] Dept. of Defense: conveyance of certain national defense reserve fleet vessels to The Victory Ship, Inc. (see H.R. 4678), [1OC] Dept. of the Interior: conduct study relative to designation of Rosie the Riveter Park as an affiliated site to the National Park Service (see H.R. 4483), [6AU] Dept. of Transportation: certificate of documentation for a barge (see H.R. 4216), [14JY] ------collection of user fees for navigational assistance services (see H.R. 3674), [1AP] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] ------implement fishery management plans to protect North Atlantic swordfish (see H.R. 4500), [6AU] (see H. Con. Res. 344), [8OC] ------red snapper fishery management in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4423), [6AU] Merchant marine industry: protect seamen against economic reprisal (see H.R. 3955), [22MY] Scott, Hunter: tribute (see H. Res. 590), [9OC] Shipping industry: allow certain foreign freight vessels to transport common ground clay as bulk cargo (see H.R. 4490), [6AU] St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3147), [3FE] Taxation: encourage construction of luxury yachts (see H.R. 3536), [24MR] Tourist trade: stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise ship trade (see H.R. 4673), [1OC] Transportation: continue certain preclearance and inspection activities to enhance the safety of air transit and vessel passengers (see H.R. 4819), [13OC] Reports filed Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Vessel Hull Design Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 105-436), [11MR] SHUSTER, BUD (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for performances sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (see H. Con. Res. 265), [29AP] Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2204), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 602), [15OC] Corps of Engineers: reauthorizing water resources development programs (see H.R. 3866), [14MY] Dept. of Transportation: Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see H.R. 4058), [16JN] FAA: reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 4057), [16JN] Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations and further defining criteria for capital repair, operation, and maintenance (see H.R. 3504), [19MR] Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform programs (see H.R. 4275), [20JY] Railroads: authorize activities under Federal railroad safety laws (see H.R. 3805), [7MY] Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), technical corrections (see H.R. 3978), [3JN] Conference reports Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Reports filed Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3482) (H. Rept. 105-654), [29JY] Activities During the 105th Congress: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 105-831), [18DE] Airline Service Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept. 105-822), [15OC] Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4058) (H. Rept. 105-632), [17JY] Aviation Medical Assistance Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 105-456), [23MR] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3453) (H. Rept. 105-519), [7MY] Disaster Mitigation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3869) (H. Rept. 105-682), [6AU] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 105-639), [20JY] Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2379) (H. Rept. 105-614), [14JY] J.J. ``Jake'' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3223) (H. Rept. 105-616), [14JY] Jere Cooper Federal Building, Dyersburg, TN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2730) (H. Rept. 105-517), [7MY] Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations and the Further Defining of Criteria for Capital Repairs, Operations, and Maintenance: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3504) (H. Rept. 105-533), [13MY] [[Page 3160]] Lloyd D. George Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Las Vegas, NV: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2225) (H. Rept. 105-518), [7MY] National Drought Policy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3035) (H. Rept. 105-554), [22MY] Public Works and Economic Development Act and Appalachian Regional Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Reform: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 105-684), [6AU] Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, New Haven, CT: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 105-615), [14JY] Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3598) (H. Rept. 105-655), [29JY] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-408), [3FE] Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3295) (H. Rept. 105-520), [7MY] Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3982) (H. Rept. 105-618), [14JY] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-550), [22MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-521), [7MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 105-514), [6MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' Breast Cancer Survivors Event: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-438), [12MR] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Performances Sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 105-513), [6MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-512), [6MY] SIERRA LEONE, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Human rights: violations (see H. Res. 559), [28SE] SISISKY, NORMAN (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to impose entrance fees for the City Point Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield (see H.R. 3527), [19MR] SKAGGS, DAVID E. (a Representative from Colorado) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Colorado: designate certain lands as wilderness in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (see H.R. 4505), [6AU] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4850), [16OC] SKEEN, JOE (a Representative from New Mexico) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4101), [19JN] Dept. of the Interior: dissolve the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 4091), [19JN] Forest Service: replace regional offices with State offices (see H.R. 3922), [20MY] Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] Schiff, Steven: tribute (see H. Res. 395), [25MR] Conference reports Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 4101), [2OC] Reports filed Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-763), [2OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4101) (H. Rept. 105-588), [19JN] SKELTON, IKE (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] SLAUGHTER, LOUISE McINTOSH (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of HHS: carry out a national public awareness campaign on colorectal cancer (see H. Res. 359), [11FE] Dept. of the Interior: study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside school hours (see H.R. 3400), [5MR] Human rights: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 239), [10MR] Medicare: promote use of universal product numbers on claims forms used for reimbursement (see H.R. 3255), [24FE] Women's Progress Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 4398), [4AU] SMALL BUSINESS related term(s) Business and Industry Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] Bankruptcy: reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4672), [1OC] (see H.R. 4697), [5OC] (see H.R. 4831), [14OC] ------reform laws (see H.R. 3146, 3150), [3FE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Business and industry: establish minimum standards of fair conduct in franchise sales and franchise business relationships (see H.R. 4841), [14OC] ------promote youth entrepreneurship education and training (see H.R. 4175), [25JN] Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3617), [1AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural credit provisions for farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 4246), [16JY] Contracts: provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 3701), [21AP] Courts: protection from litigation excesses (see H.R. 3382), [5MR] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access to microcredit (see H. Res. 475), [17JN] Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain employees (H.R. 2888), consideration (see H. Res. 461), [9JN] ------minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors (see H.R. 4540), [10SE] ------reform standard for classifying technical workers as independent contractors for employment tax purposes (see H.R. 3819), [7MY] Families and domestic relations: tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Federal aid programs: provide grants to microenterprise organizations to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs (see H.R. 4179), [25JN] Financial institutions: offer interest-bearing transaction accounts and negotiable order of withdrawal accounts to businesses, allow interest payments on demand deposits, and require FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 4082), [18JN] Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 3534), [24MR] ------analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 3534), consideration (see H. Res. 426), [12MY] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3310), [3MR] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (H.R. 3310), consideration (see H. Res. 396), [25MR] ------require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies (see H.R. 4049), [11JN] Health: permit exception from guaranteed issue requirement for certain coverage to be applied separately to parts of the small group market based upon employer size (see H.R. 4008), [5JN] House Rules: require a three-fifths majority on legislation increasing the minimum wage (see H. Res. 496), [25JN] IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 490), [24JN] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 3510), [19MR] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Petroleum: prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3847), [12MY] SBA: review and adjust size standards used to determine whether certain enterprises are small businesses relative to competing for Federal contracts (see H.R. 3681), [1AP] ------women's business centers funding (see H.R. 4078, 4086), [18JN] Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3412), [10MR] Taxation: allow credits to small businesses for certain expenses of long-term training of employees in highly skilled metalworking trades (see H.R. 3110), [27JA] ------allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage (see H.R. 4472), [6AU] [[Page 3161]] ------allow employers a deduction for training expenses (see H.R. 4451), [6AU] ------allow small employers a credit against costs incurred in establishing qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3300), [26FE] ------capital gains treatment on the transfer of a franchise (see H.R. 3641), [1AP] ------designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] ------expand the exclusion for qualified small business stock and increase the annual limit for incentive stock options (see H.R. 4685), [2OC] ------extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 3125), [28JA] ------full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 4642), [25SE] ------improve pension portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------promote job creation and expand small businesses in economically-distressed communities (see H.R. 3643), [1AP] ------provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones (see H.R. 3466), [16MR] ------provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] ------provide relief for farmers and small businesses and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4738), [8OC] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (see H.R. 4579), [16SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the solvency of Social Security (see H.R. 4597), [18SE] ------S corporation reform (see H.R. 4285), [21JY] ------treatment of certain net operating losses for farmers (see H.R. 4565), [14SE] ------treatment of estate taxes on the disposition of property produced by a qualified family-owned business (see H.R. 4640), [25SE] ------treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 3227), [12FE] (see H.R. 4521), [7AU] ------treatment of medical savings accounts and health insurance costs of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 3816), [7MY] ------treatment of small business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 3667), [1AP] ------treatment of small coach builders relative to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 4165), [25JN] ------treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small businesses (see H.R. 4134), [24JN] Unemployment: make permanent self-employment assistance programs (see H.R. 3773), [30AP] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676), [24JN] Messages State of Small Business: President Clinton, [5MY] Motions Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), [22MY] ------restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, [25JN] Reports filed Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 490) (H. Rept. 105-602), [24JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] Consideration of H.R. 2888, Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 105-572), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3310, Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 105-466), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3534, Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 105-529), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 105-462), [24MR] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-599), [24JN] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] Sales Incentive Compensation Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2888) (H. Rept. 105-558), [3JN] Small Business Investment Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3412) (H. Rept. 105-450), [17MR] Tax Relief for Farmers and Small Businesses and Extend Certain Expiring Tax Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4738) (H. Rept. 105-817), [12OC] Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] SMALL BUSINESS ACT Bills and resolutions Contracts: provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 3701), [21AP] SBA: women's business centers funding (see H.R. 4078, 4086), [18JN] SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Contracts: review and adjust size standards used to determine whether certain enterprises are small businesses relative to competing for Federal contracts (see H.R. 3681), [1AP] Women: business centers funding (see H.R. 4078, 4086), [18JN] SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Technical corrections (see H.R. 3412), [10MR] Reports filed Technical Corrections: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3412) (H. Rept. 105-450), [17MR] SMALL BUSINESS PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT Bills and resolutions Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (H.R. 3310), consideration (see H. Res. 396), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3310, Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 105-466), [25MR] Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 105-462), [24MR] SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation status (see H. Con. Res. 237), [5MR] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and research of autism and related developmental diseases to implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (see H.R. 4725), [7OC] Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish support program for victims of torture (see H.R. 3161), [4FE] ------implementation (see H.R. 4308), [22JY] Diseases: increase research, treatment, and public education of Lyme disease (see H.R. 3795), [5MY] Federal aid programs: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on additional children relative to the temporary assistance to needy families program (see H.R. 4066), [16JN] Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education and training assistance (see H.R. 4874), [21OC] Foreign policy: support developmental alternatives for child labor (see H.R. 4506), [6AU] Government: require reports on travel of executive branch officers and employees to international conferences (see H.R. 4805), [11OC] Housing: provide an exemption for restrictions on the occupancy of group homes by persons convicted of certain crimes (see H.R. 4827), [13OC] International relations: restitution and compensation for certain confiscated properties in former Communist countries (see H. Res. 562), [1OC] Kosovo: NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 304), [21JY] Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture (see H.R. 4309), [22JY] Taxation: permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for medical expenses of certain older relatives (see H.R. 4349), [29JY] U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human rights in the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 364), [12FE] World War II: commend veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge (see H.J. Res. 132), [8OC] Conference reports Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] SMITH, LAMAR S. (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Immigration: extend date by which an automated entry-exit control system must be developed (see H.R. 4658), [1OC] ------extend the visa processing period for diversity applicants whose processing was suspended due to embassy bombings (see H.R. 4821), [13OC] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] Reports filed Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] Special Immigration Status for NATO Civilian Employees: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 429) (H. Rept. 105-410), [3FE] [[Page 3162]] Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 992) (H. Rept. 105-424), [3MR] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] SMITH, LINDA (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: exclude certain lands owned by the Port of Camas-Washougal (see H.R. 4548), [10SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4220), [15JY] Health: limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] Political campaigns: prohibit political committees from reimbursing certain funds to candidates for elections to Federal office (see H.R. 3543), [24MR] Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces relative to active duty time spent away from home (see H.R. 3861), [13MY] Washington: protect and conserve deer and elk and provide for consistent and equitable hunting laws (see H.R. 3987), [3JN] SMITH, NICK (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent and facilitate the bankruptcy and debt restructuring process relative to farmers (see H.R. 4645), [25SE] ------reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4672), [1OC] (see H.R. 4697), [5OC] (see H.R. 4831), [14OC] Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3276), [25FE] Education: promote high-quality family literacy programs and train parents effectively to teach their children (see H.R. 4307), [22JY] Foreign trade: engage in negotiations with Chile to conclude a free trade agreement in the absence of fast track authority (see H. Con. Res. 348), [10OC] Government regulations: require congressional approval of certain proposed rules (see H.R. 4085), [18JN] Ships and vessels: limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-built freight vessels (see H.R. 4236), [16JY] ------stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise ship trade (see H.R. 4673), [1OC] Social Security: establish pilot program for personalized retirement security through personal retirement savings accounts (see H.R. 3560), [26MR] ------investment of trust funds in marketable securities (see H.R. 3822), [7MY] (see H.R. 4033), [10JN] Taxation: allow farmers option to declare taxable year in which production flexibility contract payments and crop insurance payments are included in gross income (see H.R. 4644), [25SE] ------allow interest deduction for contingent interest on a shared appreciation mortgage (see H.R. 4637), [25SE] ------expand the types of crop payments for which a farmer may defer inclusion in income until the next taxable year (see H.R. 4636), [25SE] ------full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 4642), [25SE] ------permanently extend income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 4399), [4AU] ------treatment of certain contiguous farmlands relative to sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4643), [25SE] ------treatment of certain prepaid farm expenses under the Agricultural Market Transition Act (see H.R. 4641), [25SE] ------treatment of estate taxes on the disposition of property produced by a qualified family-owned business (see H.R. 4640), [25SE] ------treatment of farming-related gains and losses relative to eligibility for earned income tax credit (see H.R. 4596), [17SE] ------treatment of income from certain rental real estate activities in which taxpayer actively participates (see H.R. 4639), [25SE] ------treatment of meals furnished to employees at a place of business (see H.R. 4638), [25SE] Theissen, Chester G.: waive time limitations specified by law in order to award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3245), [12FE] SMITH, ROBERT F. (BOB) (a Representative from Oregon) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), insert language of H.R. 2534 in lieu (see H. Res. 365), [24FE] ------production flexibility contract payment options (see H.R. 4265), [17JY] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (H.R. 4618), consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] Commodity Exchange Act: limit CFTC authority to alter the regulation of certain hybrid instruments and swap agreements (see H.R. 4507), [6AU] Export Apple and Pear Act: limit applicability to apples (see H.R. 4148), [25JN] Foreign trade: reduce barriers between U.S. and Canadian agricultural products (see H. Res. 583), [8OC] Forest Service: increase fees paid by holders of special use permits that authorize construction and occupancy of private recreation houses or cabins (see H.R. 3765), [30AP] ------reduce overhead and other costs and improve fiscal accountability through improved financial accounting system (see H.R. 4149), [25JN] Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas (see H.R. 3410), [10MR] Lake County, OR: land exchange (see H.R. 3569), [26MR] National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (see H.R. 3530), [24MR] Nonprofit organizations: exempt from certain liability requirements relative to rights-of-way on public lands (see H.R. 3187), [11FE] Oregon: clarify BLM authority to make sales and exchanges of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3542), [24MR] Rogue River National Forest: convey administrative site and use proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings (see H.R. 3796), [5MY] ------transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal lands and clarify BLM authority to sell and exchange other Federal lands in Oregon (see H.R. 4326), [24JY] ------transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain lands (see H.R. 3186), [11FE] States: establish a pilot program for mediation of private rights of action under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (see H.R. 3317), [4MR] Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see H.R. 3557), [25MR] Conference reports Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (S. 1150), [22AP] Reports filed Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee of Conference (S. 1150) (H. Rept. 105-492), [22AP] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] SNOWBARGER, VINCE (a Representative from Kansas) Bills and resolutions introduced Financial institutions: permit affiliation between a depository institution and the holding company successor to the Student Loan Marketing Association (see H.R. 4808), [12OC] Haskell Indian Nations University: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] Medicare: allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H. Con. Res. 321), [5AU] Members of Congress: limit number of years of participation in certain Federal retirement systems and deny retirement benefits to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 4260), [16JY] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3315), [3MR] Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: test the feasibility and desirability of new personnel management policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] Taxation: establish medical security accounts (see H.R. 4649), [26SE] Veterans: computation of retirement benefits for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 4574), [15SE] SNYDER, VIC (a Representative from Arkansas) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4182), [25JN] Veterans: presumption of service connection for hepatitis C in certain veterans (see H.R. 4751), [8OC] SOCIAL SECURITY Appointments National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, [24JY] Bills and resolutions Account statements: include retirees among recipients of annual account statements (see H.R. 3649), [1AP] Benefits: allow for distribution of the lump sum death payment, in the absence of a widow or widower or surviving children, to any other person as certified by the deceased worker (see H.R. 3739), [28AP] ------determination of benefit amounts relative to provision of child care or care to a chronically ill dependent relative (see H.R. 4456), [6AU] ------eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 3912), [20MY] ------eliminate waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce (see H.R. 4458), [6AU] ------increase widow's and widower's insurance benefits by reason of delayed retirement (see H.R. 4459), [6AU] ------provide a more equitable application of the earnings test in the first year of eligibility for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 4369), [31JY] ------provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 4460), [6AU] ------repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 4457), [6AU] Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (see H.R. 3095), [27JA] (see H.R. 3546), [25MR] ------establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (see H. Res. 410), [28AP] [[Page 3163]] Budget: exclude old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program outlay and revenue totals from OMB and CBO budget pronouncements (see H.R. 4503), [6AU] ------investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses into program (see H. Res. 340), [27JA] ------require a two-thirds vote on passage of legislation changing discretionary spending limits, or pay-as-you-go requirements, if the budget for the current or immediately preceding year was not in surplus (see H.R. 3832), [12MY] ------treatment of any future budget surpluses (see H. Con. Res. 216), [11FE] Children and youth: improve coverage of low-income children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 4767), [9OC] ------require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] Committee on Social Security Reform (Joint): establish (see H.J. Res. 112), [26FE] Crime: identity fraud (see H.R. 3551), [25MR] (see H.R. 3601), [30MR] (see H.R. 4151), [25JN] Dept. of Defense: exclude monthly insurance benefits in determining the income of certain surviving spouses of military retirees (see H.R. 4582), [16SE] Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.J. Res. 123), [17JN] ------provide additional exceptions to the imposition of civil money penalties in cases of payments to beneficiaries (see H.R. 3511), [19MR] Disabled: provide beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] ------waive waiting period for benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses, and provide for appropriate treatment of prisoners (see H.R. 3732), [23AP] Families and domestic relations: increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] Federal-State relations: provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits (see H.R. 4172), [25JN] Government: require a balanced Federal budget, repayment of the national debt, and Social Security system solvency (see H. Con. Res. 228), [26FE] Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3118), [28JA] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] ------provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 3247), [24FE] Health care facilities: allow medical treatment of emergency cases near the emergency room entrance (see H.R. 3937), [21MY] ------require nursing facilities filing for relief to provide written notice of such filing to appropriate State agencies (see H.R. 4843), [15OC] House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to old-age, survivors, and disability insurance programs (see H.R. 3804), [6MY] Income: exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4405), [5AU] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 4088), [18JN] Individual security accounts: diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 4256), [16JY] (see H.R. 4824), [13OC] Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] ------coverage of long-term care services (see H. Con. Res. 210), [5FE] ------coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4559), [14SE] ------establish hospital lengths of stay based on a determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with the patient (see H.R. 4222), [15JY] ------prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] Investments: establish and maintain individual investment accounts (see H.R. 4076), [17JN] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] ------allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] ------deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] ------exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 3281), [26FE] ------extend the higher Federal medical assistance payment percentage for Indian Health Service facilities to urban Indian health programs (see H.R. 4480), [6AU] ------permit presumptive eligibility for low-income children (see H.R. 3640), [1AP] ------prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing facilities (see H.R. 4046), [11JN] Medicare: adhere to the statutory deadlines for implementation of the prospective payment system for home health services (see H. Res. 585), [8OC] ------allocate savings from waste, fraud, and abuse enforcement programs to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H. Con. Res. 321), [5AU] ------allow certain military retirees and their dependents a special enrollment period to qualify for TRICARE demonstration sites (see H.R. 4160), [25JN] ------clarify non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws relative to Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4648), [26SE] ------clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services (see H.R. 3259), [25FE] ------combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3471), [17MR] ------comprehensive financing for graduate medical education (see H.R. 4739), [8OC] ------continuous open enrollment of individuals in Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4653), [28SE] ------coverage of adult day care services (see H.R. 4403), [5AU] ------coverage of outpatient prescription drugs and home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 4753), [8OC] ------delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture services under home health services (see H.R. 3137), [3FE] ------delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3108), [27JA] (see H.R. 3162), [4FE] (see H.R. 3205), [12FE] (see H.R. 3567), [26MR] (see H.R. 4339), [27JY] ------delay reduction and make revisions to the per beneficiary and per visit payment limit (see H.R. 4727), [7OC] (see H.R. 4727), [10OC] ------documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims for office visits and for other evaluation and management services (see H. Con. Res. 264), [28AP] ------election of Medicare+Choice organizations to exclude payment for abortion services (see H.R. 4228), [15JY] ------eliminate budget neutrality adjustment factor used in calculating blended capitation rate for Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4492), [6AU] ------enhance and expand special enrollment periods for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 3863), [13MY] ------enroll eligible low-income beneficiaries in certain cost- sharing assistance programs (see H.R. 4836), [14OC] ------ensure access to comparable prescription drug coverage in Medigap policies relative to termination of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4862), [20OC] ------ensure access to mental health services (see H.R. 3988), [3JN] ------ensure access to obstetrician-gynecologist services and assure continuity of care (see H.R. 3997), [4JN] ------ensure proper payment of approved nursing and paramedical education programs (see H.R. 4736), [8OC] ------establish a demonstration project to increase awareness of the availability of costsharing assistance to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4662), [1OC] ------establish a prospective payment system for psychiatric hospital services (see H.R. 3780), [30AP] ------establish a standard of efficiency in home health services and reward agencies who meet or exceed the standard (see H.R. 3651), [1AP] ------establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4674), [1OC] ------exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (see H.R. 3570), [26MR] ------exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3284), [26FE] ------extend health care coverage (see H.R. 4177), [25JN] ------extend the contracts of certain managed care organizations (see H.R. 4720), [7OC] ------graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 4219), [15JY] ------graduate medical education reimbursement for certain osteopathy training programs whose operation is assumed by another hospital (see H.R. 3914), [20MY] ------implement a budget-neutral payment system for outpatient rehabilitation services (see H.R. 4534), [9SE] ------improve access to benefits for certain individuals and provide financial assistance to individuals who are too poor to afford premiums (see H.R. 4799), [10OC] ------improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3470), [17MR] ------increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests (see H.R. 4092), [19JN] ------limit payments for drugs or biological products (see H.R. 3139), [3FE] ------payment for insulin pumps (see H.R. 3814), [7MY] ------payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 3855), [13MY] ------payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education programs in critical need specialty areas (see H.R. 3940), [21MY] ------permit the replacement of health insurance policies for certain disabled beneficiaries even if the replacement policies duplicate Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4710), [6OC] ------preserve access to home health services for the sickest and most frail, continue participation by cost-effective providers, and reduce fraud and abuse (see H.R. 4495), [6AU] ------prohibit use of cold-call marketing of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4214), [14JY] ------promote use of universal product numbers on claims forms used for reimbursement (see H.R. 3255), [24FE] ------provide flexibility in contracting for claims processing (see H.R. 4186), [25JN] [[Page 3164]] ------provide for independent case managers for home health services (see H.R. 4591), [17SE] ------provide that funds received from a tobacco industry settlement shall be used for part A (see H.R. 3172), [5FE] ------reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4726), [7OC] ------reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 4627), [25SE] (see H.R. 4646), [26SE] (see H.R. 4794), [10OC] ------reform payment system for certain long-term care hospitals (see H.R. 4533), [9SE] ------reform payment system for home health services (see H.R. 4370), [31JY] (see H.R. 4404), [5AU] ------reimbursement for nurse-midwife services and free-standing birth centers (see H.R. 4872), [20OC] ------reimbursement of routine patient care costs for individuals participating in approved clinical trials (see H.R. 3283), [26FE] ------repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services (see H.R. 3835), [12MY] ------require advanced notice to managed care plan enrollees of hospital termination under such plans (see H.R. 4748), [8OC] ------require disclosure of certain information about benefit management for prescription drugs by Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4187), [25JN] ------require HMO's to disclose information to enrollees on physicians, finances, and compensation of executives of the organization (see H.R. 3239), [12FE] ------require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 4680), [2OC] ------requirements relative to anesthesia services (see H.R. 3629), [1AP] ------respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of services (see H.R. 4075), [17JN] ------restore full incentive payment percentages for prospective payment system-exempt rehabilitation hospitals and units (see H.R. 4855), [19OC] ------restore the non-applicability of private contracts for the provision of benefits (see H.R. 3126), [28JA] ------restrictions on changes in benefits under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 3128), [28JA] ------revise certain payment limits for health services (see H.R. 4567), [15SE] ------revise interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 4252), [16JY] ------waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4771), [9OC] Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4464), [6AU] Medicare Payment Advisory Commission: expand membership (see H.R. 4377), [31JY] Medicare/Medicaid: pilot program for the use of optical memory cards (see H.R. 4317), [23JY] ------require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Nursing facilities: permit certain paid staff to provide feeding and hydration assistance to residents and ensure that individuals with a history of patient or resident abuse or criminal convictions are not employed (see H.R. 4686), [2OC] (see H.R. 4804), [10OC] Pensions: establish pilot program for personalized retirement security through personal retirement savings accounts (see H.R. 3560), [26MR] ------provide for accounts funded by surpluses in the budget and available for private investment in indexed funds (see H.R. 3456), [12MR] Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 3261), [25FE] ------repeal law creating unique health care identifiers for all citizens in order to create national medical history database (see H.R. 4281), [21JY] (see H.R. 4312), [22JY] Privatization: prohibit (see H. Res. 483), [23JN] Protect Social Security Account: establish account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 3351), [5MR] (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] ------establish account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] ------disregard payment of earned income tax credits in determining eligibility for the temporary assistance for needy families program, SSI, Medicaid, and public housing programs (see H.R. 4818), [12OC] ------extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI (see H.R. 4426), [6AU] ------food stamp eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 3379), [5MR] Save Social Security First Reserve Fund: establish (see H.R. 3207), [12FE] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 4084), [18JN] SSI: reinstate the medical improvement test protection for certain low-income disabled children (see H.R. 3459), [12MR] States: permit use of funds under the State Children's Health Insurance Program for coverage of uninsured pregnant women (see H.R. 3837), [12MY] ------provide medical assistance to certain legal immigrant children and increase allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4323), [23JY] ------requirements for financial recovery from an individuals estate relative to any medical assistance under a State health plan (see H.R. 4249), [16JY] Taxation: adjust for inflation income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] ------allow a refundable credit for certain Medicare premiums (see H.R. 4465), [6AU] ------allow credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 4167), [25JN] ------increase income levels for senior citizens at which Social Security benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3447), [12MR] ------promote retirement savings (see H.R. 4823), [13OC] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (see H.R. 4579), [16SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the solvency of Social Security (see H.R. 4597), [18SE] ------reduce the marriage penalty, encourage health coverage, allow certain credits against the alternative minimum tax, increase the Social Security earnings limitation, and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4542), [10SE] ------reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 3097), [27JA] ------terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), consideration (see H. Res. 472), [16JN] ------treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 3122), [28JA] (see H.R. 4414), [5AU] Tobacco products: specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] Trust funds: investment in marketable securities (see H.R. 3822), [7MY] (see H.R. 4033), [10JN] Unemployment: improve the collection of Federal unemployment taxes and the provision of such revenues for employment security administration (see H.R. 3684), [1AP] Veterans: improve access to health care services for certain Medicare-eligible veterans (see H.R. 3828), [12MY] Motions Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform: establish (H.R. 3546), [29AP] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Taxation: terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), [17JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3097, Tax Code Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 105-580), [16JN] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 3546, National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 410) (H. Rept. 105- 498), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Dept. of HHS Additional Exceptions to the Imposition of Civil Money Penalties in Cases of Payments to Beneficiaries: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. 105- 772), [5OC] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105- 738), [23SE] Medicare Home Health Care Interim Payment System Refinement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4567) (H. Rept. 105- 773), [5OC] Medicare Home Health Services--No Surety in Fight Against Fraud and Waste: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-821), [15OC] Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Membership Expansion: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4377) (H. Rept. 105- 774), [5OC] National Dialogue on Social Security Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3546) (H. Rept. 105-493), [23AP] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Food stamps: prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4366), [31JY] Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 3261), [25FE] Social Security: provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] [[Page 3165]] ------provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits (see H.R. 4172), [25JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD Appointments Members, [9OC] SOLID WASTE see Refuse Disposal; Sewage Disposal SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT Bills and resolutions Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see H.R. 4635), [25SE] SOLOMON, GERALD B.H. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 446), [21MY] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration (see H. Res. 482), [22JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4101), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 567), [2OC] Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 416), [30AP] Arlington, VA: provide location for construction of Air Force veterans memorial (see H.R. 4817), [12OC] Budget: proposed user fees in Presidential budget (see H.R. 3989), [3JN] ------setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284), consideration (see H. Res. 455), [3JN] China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 121), [4JN] China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 300), [16JY] ------participation in WHO (see H. Con. Res. 334), [7OC] ------tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (see H. Con. Res. 270), [30AP] Clinton, President: urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (see H. Res. 433), [14MY] ------urge full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates with congressional investigations (H. Res. 433), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 463), [9JN] ------establish (H. Res. 463), consideration (see H. Res. 476), [17JN] Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 353), [20OC] ------set date for convening of 106th Congress (see H.J. Res. 138), [20OC] ------waive enrollment requirements for certain legislation (see H.J. Res. 131), [7OC] Crime Control Act: prohibit waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age (see H.R. 4532), [9SE] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), consideration (see H. Res. 435), [14MY] (see H. Res. 441), [19MY] ------authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 549), [23SE] Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 605), [20OC] Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3712), [22AP] (see H.R. 3717), [23AP] ------prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (see H. Res. 409), [28AP] Electric power: ensure that rates charged by certain small power producers and cogenerators do not exceed the incremental cost to the purchasing utility of alternative electric energy at the time of delivery (see H.R. 4183), [25JN] Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R. 10), consideration (see H. Res. 403), [30MR] (see H. Res. 428), [12MY] Foreign aid: establish an index of economic freedom to evaluate the level of economic freedom of countries receiving U.S. development assistance (see H.R. 3256), [24FE] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (see H. Res. 542), [16SE] Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Archivist of the U.S. for construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 4829), [14OC] House of Representatives: appoint committee to notify the President of adjournment (see H. Res. 608), [20OC] ------print revised edition of the House Rules and Manual for the 106th Congress (see H. Res. 607), [20OC] ------set date for any organizational caucus or conference for the 106th Congress (see H. Res. 606), [20OC] House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 589), [9OC] ------consideration of certain resolutions in preparation for sine die adjournment (see H. Res. 594), [13OC] Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (see H.R. 3188), [11FE] (see H.R. 4752), [8OC] Kyrgyzstan: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4606), [22SE] Presidents of the U.S.: use of executive privilege (H. Res. 432), consideration (see H. Res. 436), [14MY] Puerto Rico: self-determination (H.R. 856), consideration (see H. Res. 376), [3MR] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), consideration (see H. Res. 344), [3FE] ------designate (S. 1575), consideration (see H. Res. 349), [4FE] SEC: limit collection of certain fees (see H.R. 4120), [23JN] (see H.R. 4213), [14JY] Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] Taxation: provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] Thomas Cole National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 3109), [27JA] Reports filed Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) Special Authority Relative to Investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 105-658), [29JY] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105-582), [16JN] Consideration of Certain Resolutions in Preparation for Sine Die Adjournment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 594) (H. Rept. 105-818), [13OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3579, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 105-505), [30AP] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 549) (H. Rept. 105-740), [23SE] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 105-764), [2OC] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 605) (H. Rept. 105-826), [20OC] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 105-548), [21MY] Consideration of H. Con. Res. 284, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 1999-2003: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 105-565), [3JN] Consideration of H. Res. 432, Presidential Use of Executive Privilege: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H. Res. 433, Urge Full Cooperation by Former Political Appointees, Friends, and Associates of President Clinton With Congressional Investigations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 105-536), [14MY] Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Consideration of H.R. 10, Financial Services Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 105-474), [30MR] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 105-531), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 856, United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 105-426), [3MR] Consideration of H.R. 2625, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 344) (H. Rept. 105-411), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 435) (H. Rept. 105-535), [14MY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 441) (H. Rept. 105-544), [19MY] Consideration of H.R. 3717, Prohibit Use of Federal Funds for Needle Exchange Programs: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 409) (H. Rept. 105-497), [28AP] Consideration of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 482) (H. Rept. 105-593), [22JN] Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] [[Page 3166]] Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 589) (H. Rept. 105-806), [9OC] Consideration of S. 1575, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 349) (H. Rept. 105-414), [4FE] Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] Mandates Information Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 3534) (H. Rept. 105-515), [7MY] SOMALIA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: economic, (see H. Con. Res. 339), [8OC] SOSA, SAMMY Bills and resolutions Tribute (see H. Res. 534), [14SE] (see H. Res. 536), [15SE] SOUDER, MARK E. (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions introduced IMF: make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] States: use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 3241), [12FE] SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING Bills and resolutions Tariff: audio system electrical transformers (see H.R. 3402), [5MR] (see H.R. 3507), [19MR] ------loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures (see H.R. 3403), [5MR] (see H.R. 3508), [19MR] ------loudspeakers parts (see H.R. 3401), [5MR] (see H.R. 3509), [19MR] SOUND SCIENTIFIC PRACTICES ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2661) (H. Rept. 105-730), [18SE] SOUTH AFRICA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson R. Mandela (see H. Con. Res. 326), [14SE] SOUTH AMERICA Bills and resolutions Colombia: renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Con. Res. 221), [12FE] ------tribute to democratic elections and renew efforts to end guerrilla war (see H. Res. 502), [15JY] Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (see H.R. 4300), [22JY] ------enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and support eradication and crop substitution programs in source countries (H.R. 4300), consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Messages National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, [27AP], [19OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4300, Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105- 720), [15SE] SOUTH CAROLINA Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] SOUTH KOREA see Korea, Republic of SOUTHEAST ASIA Bills and resolutions Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections (see H. Res. 361), [12FE] Foreign aid: establish an assistance and food security initiative for Indonesia and other countries affected by the Asian financial crisis (see H.R. 4336), [27JY] Human rights: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 239), [10MR] Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration (see H.J. Res. 120), [4JN] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] Messages Trade Act Waiver Relative to Vietnam: President Clinton, [11MR] Reports filed Make Trade Relations With Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 105-653), [29JY] SOUTHEASTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION Bills and resolutions Government: prohibit Federal agencies from planning sale (see H.R. 4707), [6OC] SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Bills and resolutions Personnel management: test the feasibility and desirability of new policies and procedures (see H.R. 4259), [16JY] ------test the feasibility and desirability of new policies and procedures (H.R. 4259), consideration (see H. Res. 576), [5OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4259, Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 105-779), [5OC] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 4259) (H. Rept. 105-700), [9SE] SPACE POLICY related term(s) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Bills and resolutions Business and industry: encourage the development of a commercial space industry (H.R. 1702), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 572), [5OC] National objectives: encourage exploration, development, and use of space (see H. Con. Res. 267), [29AP] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 4402), [5AU] Space station: uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for development (see H.R. 4820), [13OC] Messages Aeronautics and Space Achievements: President Clinton, [14SE] SPAIN, KINGDOM OF Bills and resolutions de Onate, Don Juan: issue postage stamp in commemoration of first permanent settlement of western U.S. by the Spanish explorer (see H. Con. Res. 240), [11MR] New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (see H. Res. 389), [18MR] SPANISH PEAKS WILDERNESS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR Bills and resolutions Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self- determination (see H. Res. 494), [24JN] Reports filed Commitment to Guam To Increase Self-Government Consistent With Self-Determination: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Res. 494) (H. Rept. 105-751), [28SE] SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Newt Gingrich) Appointments Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce, [17DE] Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, [11FE] Amtrak Reform Council, [24FE], [4MR] Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP], [12MY] Census Monitoring Board, [11FE] Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, [11FE] Commission on the Advancement of Federal Law Enforcement, [18MY] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Conferees: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] ------H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] ------H.R. 1385, Employment, Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] ------H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] ------H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] ------H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] ------H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] ------H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] ------H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] ------S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] ------S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] ------S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act, [1OC], [5OC] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, [9SE] George Washington's Birthday Ceremonies, [24FE] John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Board of Trustees, [2MR] Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [27AP], [18JN] National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, [24JY] National Council on the Arts, [11FE] National Education Goals Panel, [24FE] National Health Museum Commission, [21AP] National Skill Standards Board, [9SE] [[Page 3167]] National Summit on Retirement Income Savings, [3MR] Twenty-First Century Work-Force Commission, [17DE] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [24MR], [21AP] Discharge petitions signed Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3580), consideration (H. Res. 473), [25JN], [24JY], [3AU], [6AU], [15SE], [26SE] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (H. Res. 486), [24JY], [3AU] House Rules: amend relative to introduction of a bill about inclusion of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in President's Day observances (H. Res. 141), [3MR], [22MY], [5JN], [11JN], [19JN], [25JN], [17JY], [24JY] Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 306), [11JN], [19JN], [25JN], [17JY] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1366), consideration (H. Res. 259), [27MR], [1AP], [23AP], [30AP] ------ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3526), consideration (H. Res. 467), [25JN], [17JY] Social Security: establish pilot program for personalized retirement security through personal retirement savings accounts (H.R. 3560), [2OC] Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (H.R. 836), [18SE] Messages Abatement of Interest on Underpayments by Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas: President Clinton, [22JY] Aeronautics and Space Achievements: President Clinton, [14SE] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [6MY] Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Alaska's Mineral Resources: President Clinton, [10MR] Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status: President Clinton, [24FE] B-2 Stealth Bomber Procurement: President Clinton, [31MR] Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 1999: President Clinton, [3FE] Budget Rescissions: President Clinton, [27JY] CCC Report: President Clinton, [16SE] Comprehensive National Energy Strategy: President Clinton, [14JY] Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction Cost-Sharing Arrangements: President Clinton, [16JN] Corp. for Public Broadcasting Report: President Clinton, [25FE], [29JY] Council of Economic Advisers Report: President Clinton, [11FE] Cuban Democracy Act: President Clinton, [9OC] Dayton Accords Implementation Policy Report: President Clinton, [29JY] Dept. of HUD Report: President Clinton, [3MR] Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Line-Item Veto: President Clinton, [27JA] District of Columbia Budget Request: President Clinton, [29JY] District of Columbia Courts Budget Request: President Clinton, [16MR] Emigration Laws and Policies of Albania: President Clinton, [17JY] Export of Chemical and Biological Weapons Material and Technology: President Clinton, [30AP] Federal Advisory Committees Report: President Clinton, [14JY] Federal Climate Change Programs and Activities: President Clinton, [10MR] Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [17JY] Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee Report: President Clinton, [3MR] International Crime Control Act: President Clinton, [9JN] Investigation of the Whereabouts of U.S. Citizens Who Have Been Missing From Cyprus: President Clinton, [22MY] Loan Guarantees to Israel Program: President Clinton, [25FE] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Belarus: President Clinton, [3JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China: President Clinton, [3JN] Most-Favored-Nation Status for Vietnam: President Clinton, [3JN] National and Community Service Act Amendments: President Clinton, [19MR] National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [3MR] National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, [23MR], [23SE] National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Clinton, [19MY] National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Clinton, [25FE] National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Clinton, [4MR], [16MR], [13MY], [17SE] National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Clinton, [4FE], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, [27AP], [19OC] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, [9JN], [29JY] National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA], [21JY] National Endowment for Democracy Report: President Clinton, [23MR] National Endowment for the Humanities Report: President Clinton, [5FE], [21MY] National Institute of Building Sciences Report: President Clinton, [12MY] National Science Board Report: President Clinton, [25JN] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] Nuclear Weapons Testing in India: President Clinton, [13MY] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] Railroad Retirement Board Report: President Clinton, [3FE], [28SE] Steps Taken To End Arab League Boycott of Israel: President Clinton, [3AU] Telecommunications Payments to Cuba: President Clinton, [4MR] Trade Act Waiver Relative to Vietnam: President Clinton, [11MR] U.S.-Estonia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S. Government Activities in the U.N.: President Clinton, [14SE] U.S.-Latvia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [3FE] U.S.-Lithuania Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S.-Poland Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [5FE] Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Veto of H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: President Clinton, [21JY] Veto of H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: President Clinton, [24JN] Veto of H.R. 4101, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: President Clinton, [8OC] SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills and resolutions Armey, Representative: election as Speaker pro tempore (see H. Res. 386), [17MR] Messages Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN] National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, [5MY] Pemigewasset River Study Relative to Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: President Clinton, [5MY] School Class Size Reductions: President Clinton, [11MY] State of Small Business: President Clinton, [5MY] SPECIAL DAYS AND HOLIDAYS Bills and resolutions Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see H.R. 3216), [12FE] National Child Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 357), [11FE] New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement (see H. Res. 389), [18MR] New Year's Day: designate day of observance in year 2000 (see H.J. Res. 130), [25SE] Patriotic societies and observances: revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws (see H.R. 4529), [9SE] Pearl Harbor Day: treat December 7 in the same manner as Veterans Day for all purposes relative to Federal employment (see H.R. 4815), [12OC] Virgin Islands: commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S. Independence Day (see H. Res. 487), [23JN] (see H. Res. 495), [25JN] SPEED TRAFFICKING LIFE IN PRISON ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3898) (H. Rept. 105-711), [14SE] SPENCE, FLOYD (a Representative from South Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: support while carrying out military action against Iraq in and around the Persian Gulf region (see H. Res. 612), [17DE] Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see H.R. 3616), [1AP] Tariff: audio system electrical transformers (see H.R. 3402), [5MR] (see H.R. 3507), [19MR] ------loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures (see H.R. 3403), [5MR] (see H.R. 3508), [19MR] ------loudspeakers parts (see H.R. 3401), [5MR] (see H.R. 3509), [19MR] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 3616), [22SE] Reports filed Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 105-736), [22SE] ------Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 3616) (H. Rept. 105-532), [12MY] SPIES see Espionage SPOKANE, WA Bills and resolutions Thomas S. Foley U.S. Court House: designate (see H.R. 4625), [24SE] SPORTS Bills and resolutions Antitrust policy: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3817), [7MY] [[Page 3168]] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for American Luge Association races (see H. Con. Res. 305), [23JY] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 255), [30MR] ------authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 262), [28AP] Crime: prohibit ticket scalping (see H.R. 3951), [22MY] Disabled: improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities (see H.R. 4501), [6AU] Drugs: encourage pro sports leagues and International Olympic Committee to set clear guidelines and penalties for illegal drug use (see H. Res. 481), [19JN] Forest Service: policies on recreational shooting and archery ranges on Federal land (see H. Con. Res. 332), [2OC] Lake County, OR: land exchange (see H.R. 3569), [26MR] McGwire, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 520), [9SE] NLRB: assert jurisdiction over horseracing and dogracing industries (see H.R. 3825), [11MY] Ripken, Cal, Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 568), [2OC] Sosa, Sammy: tribute (see H. Res. 534), [14SE] (see H. Res. 536), [15SE] Sportsmen: establish a memorial (see H.R. 4077), [18JN] Tariff: personal effects of individuals associated with the 1999 International Special Olympics and Women's World Cup, the 2001 International Special Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games (see H.R. 4045), [11JN] Taxation: clarify the income and gift tax consequences of catching and returning record home run baseballs (see H.R. 4522), [9SE] Toms River, NJ: tribute to the Toms River East American Little League team (see H. Res. 524), [9SE] Reports filed Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 105-521), [7MY] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' Breast Cancer Survivors Event: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-438), [12MR] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-512), [6MY] SPRATT, JOHN M., JR. (a Representative from South Carolina) Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [6MY] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] SPRINGERVILLE, AZ Bills and resolutions Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark: authorize assistance (see H.R. 4004), [5JN] SRI LANKA, DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Independence: anniversary (see H. Res. 350), [4FE] ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY CORP. Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 3147), [3FE] ST. LOUIS, MO Bills and resolutions Jefferson National Expansion Memorial: install plaque at entrance to Old Court House commemorating the Dred Scott decision (see H.R. 4163), [25JN] ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (baseball team) Bills and resolutions McGwire, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 520), [9SE] Taxation: clarify the income and gift tax consequences of catching and returning record home run baseballs (see H.R. 4522), [9SE] STABENOW, DEBBIE (a Representative from Michigan) Bills and resolutions introduced Crime: reauthorize funding for court-appointed advocates for victims of child abuse, training programs on child abuse for judicial personnel and attorneys, and video taping of child victim testimony, [19MY] ------reauthorize funding for grant program to encourage arrest policies relative to domestic violence (see H.R. 3901), [19MY] Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] Taxation: allow small employers a credit against costs incurred in establishing qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3300), [26FE] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for acquisition of computer hardware and software (see H.R. 4184), [25JN] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for technology-related training (see H.R. 4185), [25JN] STAFFORD COUNTY, VA Bills and resolutions George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries (see H.R. 3981), [3JN] STAMPS see Postage and Stamps STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA Reports filed Granite Watershed Enhancement and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 105-527), [12MY] STARK, FORTNEY PETE (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Children and youth: improve the quality of child care through grants and a commission on child care standards (see H.R. 4844), [15OC] Dept. of the Interior: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Alameda County Brackish Water Desalination Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3996), [4JN] Health care professionals: ensure home care agencies conduct background checks on job applicants (see H.R. 4592), [17SE] Insurance: prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] Medicare: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3471), [17MR] ------coverage of adult day care services (see H.R. 4403), [5AU] ------coverage of outpatient prescription drugs and home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 4753), [8OC] ------delay reduction and make revisions to the per beneficiary and per visit payment limit (see H.R. 4727), [7OC] (see H.R. 4727), [10OC] ------ensure access to mental health services (see H.R. 3988), [3JN] ------ensure access to obstetrician-gynecologist services and assure continuity of care (see H.R. 3997), [4JN] ------establish medical necessity standard for Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4674), [1OC] ------exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (see H.R. 3570), [26MR] ------implement a budget-neutral payment system for outpatient rehabilitation services (see H.R. 4534), [9SE] ------improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3470), [17MR] ------payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education programs in critical need specialty areas (see H.R. 3940), [21MY] ------prohibit use of cold-call marketing of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4214), [14JY] ------provide flexibility in contracting for claims processing (see H.R. 4186), [25JN] ------provide for independent case managers for home health services (see H.R. 4591), [17SE] ------reduce percentage of physicians' salaries dependent on financial incentives under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4726), [7OC] ------reform payment system for certain long-term care hospitals (see H.R. 4533), [9SE] ------require disclosure of certain information about benefit management for prescription drugs by Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 4187), [25JN] Nuclear weapons: establish policy of nonproliferation (see H.R. 3333), [4MR] STARR, KENNETH W. Bills and resolutions Clinton, President: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office of Independent Counsel (see H. Res. 532), [11SE] (see H. Res. 547), [18SE] ------resignation (see H. Res. 531), [11SE] Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 525), [10SE] ------inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach independent counsel (see H. Res. 582), [7OC] Crime: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (see H. Res. 545), [18SE] House of Representatives: printing of independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (see H. Res. 528), [10SE] (see H. Res. 546), [18SE] Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege (see H. Res. 480), [19JN] Motions Crime: impeachment of independent counsel relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545), [23SE] Reports filed Deliberative Review and Release of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and Improper Sexual Conduct: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 525) (H. Rept. 105-703), [10SE] STATEN ISLAND, NY see New York, NY STATES Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1853, vocational education funding, [17JY] ------H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act, [23AP] ------S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] ------S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] ------S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Abortion: provide grants for State programs to provide pregnant women with alternatives to abortion (see H.R. 4670), [1OC] Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 446), [21MY] ------ensure that federally funded research and education programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), insert language of H.R. 2534 in lieu (see H. Res. 365), [24FE] ------reform the conservation reserve program relative to treatment of nonprofit organizations renting land from a State or political subdivision (see H.R. 3451), [12MR] Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] [[Page 3169]] Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Bankruptcy: limit the value of real and personal property that debtors may exempt under State and local law (see H.R. 3693), [21AP] Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor: funding for historic, recreational, and environmental education projects (see H.R. 3522), [19MR] Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see H.R. 3168), [5FE] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and research of autism and related developmental diseases to implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (see H.R. 4725), [7OC] Children and youth: parental notification and State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3230), [12FE] ------provide medical assistance to certain legal immigrant children and increase allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4323), [23JY] ------require proof of screening for lead poisoning and follow-up services for those testing positive (see H.R. 4825), [13OC] ------State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning services from federally-funded clinics (see H.R. 3229), [12FE] Chippewa Cree Tribe: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3658), [1AP] Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 4797), [10OC] ------use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities: establish (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] Community development: use of block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 3241), [12FE] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] ------reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] Correctional institutions: funding for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons (see H.R. 4039), [11JN] Courts: limit Federal authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3182), [11FE] ------limit jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to prison release orders (see H.R. 3718), [23AP] ------require Federal and State courts to recognize a notarization from another State when it affects interstate commerce (see H.R. 4764), [9OC] Crime: establish Federal penalties for use of a law enforcement officer's weapon against the officer (see H.R. 4776), [9OC] ------notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (H.R. 2181), consideration (see H. Res. 366), [24FE] ------penalties for releasing individuals convicted of violent crimes involving children (see H.R. 4258), [16JY] ------prohibit convicted felons from collecting damages for injuries suffered during the commission of a crime (see H.R. 4446), [6AU] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 3682), [1AP] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] ------provide State grants for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 4026), [10JN] ------require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police (see H.R. 4531), [9SE] (see H.R. 4576), [15SE] Dept. of HHS: make grants to States and businesses to improve the quality of child care services (see H.R. 3686), [1AP] Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 4838), [14OC] Dept. of Justice: provide State and local authorities access to information relative to criminal background checks on port employees and prospective employees (see H.R. 3975), [22MY] ------State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding (see H.R. 4440), [6AU] Dept. of the Interior: construct and operate a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York (see H.R. 3928), [21MY] ------moratorium on oil and gas development on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3875), [14MY] ------prohibit charging of fees for certain uses of sand, gravel, and shell resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3972), [22MY] Dept. of the Treasury: allow greater discretion relative to the placement of the required inscriptions on quarter dollars issued under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program (see H.R. 3301), [2MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct Stand Down events and establish a pilot program that will provide for an annual Stand Down event in each State (see H.R. 4362), [30JY] Disasters: return primary responsibility for disaster relief to States, establish a private corporation to insure against risks and costs of disasters, and provide for Federal assistance for disaster response activities (see H.R. 3728), [23AP] Diseases: State partner notification programs relative to HIV (see H.R. 4431), [6AU] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] Drugs: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 3184), [11FE] Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 4094), [19JN] Education: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers (see H. Con. Res. 316), [4AU] ------encourage States to develop and implement alternative teacher certification and licensure programs (see H.R. 3440), [11MR] ------ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled children (see H.R. 3930), [21MY] ------establish professional development partnerships (see H.R. 3115), [27JA] ------grants to local educational agencies for additional teachers and facilities to accommodate disruptive students (see H.R. 4833), [14OC] ------provide incentives to States to establish and administer periodic teacher testing and merit pay programs for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4594), [17SE] ------provide States with options relative to receipt of Federal block grant funds (see H.R. 4779), [9OC] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 3248), [24FE] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities (see H.R. 4590), [17SE] Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 108), [3FE] ------establish uniform poll closing time for Presidential elections (see H.R. 3153), [4FE] Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see H.R. 4715), [7OC] Employment: establish a pilot program for mediation of private rights of action under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (see H.R. 3317), [4MR] ------limited overtime exemption for emergency medical services personnel (see H.R. 3958), [22MY] ------use of individuals other than merit-staffed or civil service employees in providing certain employment services (see H.R. 3994), [4JN] EPA: implementation of revised ozone and particulate matter standards (see H.R. 3505), [19MR] Executive Office of the President: implementation of Executive Orders relative to Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4422), [6AU] Families and domestic relations: increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (see H.R. 3130), [28JA] ------increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), consideration (see H. Res. 378), [4MR] ------State grants to encourage fathers to become better parents (see H.R. 3314), [3MR] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] Federal aid programs: correct law relative to termination of benefits for convicted persons (see H.R. 3096), [27JA] ------prohibit States from imposing restrictions on additional children relative to the temporary assistance to needy families program (see H.R. 4066), [16JN] ------State eligibility for bonuses under the temporary assistance to needy families block grants relative to child poverty rates (see H.R. 4692), [2OC] Federal employees: enable the Government to enroll an employee's child in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program when the employee fails to provide coverage for the child under a State court order (see H.R. 3221), [12FE] 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] Fire prevention: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local governments in improving public safety against fire and fire- related hazards (see H.R. 4229), [15JY] Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 4290), [21JY] ------encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] Floods: damage reduction and recreation project at Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN (see H.R. 4806), [11OC] ------ensure that States and localities can quickly and safely remove flood debris (see H.R. 4128), [24JN] Food stamps: prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (see H.R. 4366), [31JY] ------State prevention of receipt by prisoners or fugitives (see H.R. 3670), [1AP] Forest Service: replace regional offices with State offices (see H.R. 3922), [20MY] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution (see H.R. 4196), [14JY] (see H.R. 4232), [15JY] (see H. Con. Res. 299), [16JY] ------streamline and improve Federal grant application, administrative, and reporting requirements (see H.R. 3921), [20MY] [[Page 3170]] Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (see H.R. 3310), [3MR] ------reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (H.R. 3310), consideration (see H. Res. 396), [25MR] Hawaii: increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3118), [28JA] ------relief (see H.R. 4809), [12OC] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] Health: establish a national registry of information on traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries (see H.R. 4800), [10OC] ------limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 3535), [24MR] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3998), [5JN] Health care facilities: require nursing facilities filing for relief to provide written notice of such filing to appropriate State agencies (see H.R. 4843), [15OC] Hunting and trapping: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] Immigration: permit local educational agencies to waive reimbursement for aliens granted nonimmigrant status to attend public secondary schools (see H.R. 4416), [6AU] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: clarify requirements relative to reducing or withholding payments to States (see H.R. 3254), [24FE] ------permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 4491), [6AU] Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under the Vaccines for Children Program (see H.R. 3794), [5MY] ------prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] Job Training Partnership Act: establish regional private industry councils for labor market areas that are located in more than one State (see H.R. 3271), [25FE] Kankakee, IL: conveyance of vacant Army Reserve Center (see H.R. 3856), [13MY] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] Law enforcement officers: ensure that States provide due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 4681), [2OC] ------establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] ------reduce local matching amount to ensure more local communities qualify for grants to hire additional police officers (see H.R. 4734), [8OC] Maryland: provide for a pilot program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria (see H.R. 4337), [27JY] Medicaid: allow fraud control units to investigate and prosecute fraud in Medicare and other Federal programs and elder abuse in residential facilities (see H.R. 4155), [25JN] (see H.R. 4650), [28SE] ------allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional low-income children (see H.R. 4583), [16SE] ------deduct monthly children's contribution from income applied to payment for the cost of care in an institution (see H.R. 4723), [7OC] Medicare: clarify non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws relative to Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 4648), [26SE] Minnesota: constitutional amendment to permit Congress to relinquish claims of the U.S. to certain portions of Minnesota (see H.J. Res. 115), [18MR] National Child Protection Act: allow for interstate background checks on elementary and secondary school employees (see H.R. 4659), [1OC] Native Americans: prohibit certain Dept. of the Interior Indian gaming regulations (see H.R. 3094), [27JA] Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3169), [5FE] Pensions: ensure uniformity of Federal and State pension plans relative to State income taxes (see H.R. 4572), [15SE] Privacy: prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transfering, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (see H.R. 4470), [6AU] ------repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 4197), [14JY] (see H.R. 4217), [15JY] Public lands: make certain Federal property is made available to States before other entities (see H.R. 3842), [12MY] (see H.R. 4010), [5JN] Public safety officers: eligibility of certain emergency management and civil defense personnel for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3608), [31MR] Public utilities: provide for the restructuring of the electric power industry (see H.R. 4798), [10OC] ------revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Public welfare programs: disregard payment of earned income tax credits in determining eligibility for the temporary assistance for needy families program, SSI, Medicaid, and public housing programs (see H.R. 4818), [12OC] ------guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Railroads: permit State and local governments to adopt or enforce certain speed limits for trains (see H.R. 3812), [7MY] Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act: amend to provide a loan to the Madera-Chowchilla Power Authority (see H.R. 3302), [2MR] Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see H.R. 4635), [25SE] Religion: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3288), [26FE] Roads and highways: designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (see H.R. 4513), [6AU] ------designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (S. 2133), consideration (see H. Res. 604), [16OC] Rural areas: pilot program to facilitate the protection and preservation of remaining open space and farmland in the mid- Atlantic States (see H.R. 3566), [26MR] Social Security: improve coverage of low-income children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 4767), [9OC] ------provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits (see H.R. 4172), [25JN] ------State requirements for financial recovery from an individuals estate relative to any medical assistance under a State health plan (see H.R. 4249), [16JY] Solid waste: authorize Governors to limit receipt of out of State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 4475), [6AU] Sports: clarification of antitrust laws relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 3817), [7MY] Taxation: allow certain senior citizens a deduction for State and local real property taxes and provide for the establishment of senior citizen real property tax accounts (see H.R. 4713), [7OC] ------allow rollover contributions to individual retirement plans from deferred compensation plans maintained by States and local governments and allow State and local governments to maintain 401(k) plans (see H.R. 3554), [25MR] ------collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel sold on Indian lands (see H.R. 3966), [22MY] ------designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------permit private educational institutions to maintain certain qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 3309), [3MR] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] ------provide tax credits for contributions to charitable organizations relative to delivery of welfare services (see H.R. 4255), [16JY] ------provide tax-exempt status for organizations created by a State to provide property and casualty insurance coverage for property (see H.R. 4361), [30JY] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------treatment of amounts received under State programs providing compensation for birth-related injuries (see H.R. 4139), [25JN] ------treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 4298), [22JY] ------treatment of real property tax reduction vouchers received by senior citizens in exchange for volunteer work (see H.R. 3841), [12MY] Telecommunications: ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority over intrastate telecommunications (see H.R. 4801), [10OC] Tobacco products: limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] ------specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] ------strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 3655), [1AP] ------waive certain sanctions against States that penalize minors' drivers licenses for purchasing or possessing tobacco products (see H.R. 4159), [25JN] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] Unemployment: expand eligibility for, and strengthen administrative financing of, the unemployment compensation program and improve the solvency of State accounts in the Unemployment Trust Fund (see H.R. 3697), [21AP] ------improve the collection of Federal unemployment taxes and the provision of such revenues for employment security administration (see H.R. 3684), [1AP] ------make permanent self-employment assistance programs (see H.R. 3773), [30AP] Veterans: enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States, private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies abroad (see H.R. 3213), [12FE] Washington: land exchange (see H.R. 4021), [9JN] Water: authorize EPA grants to States to maximize the available water supply and develop alternative water sources (see H.R. 3243), [12FE] ------Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see H.R. 3557), [25MR] Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (see H.R. 4634), [25SE] Wisconsin: commemorate sesquicentennial of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 223), [24FE] Women: permit use of funds under the State Children's Health Insurance Program for coverage of uninsured pregnant women (see H.R. 3837), [12MY] World Trade Organization: establish negotiating objectives relative to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession of State trading regimes (see H.R. 4288), [21JY] Conference reports Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (S. 1150), [22AP] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] [[Page 3171]] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260), [9OC], [13OC] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (H.R. 1853), [8OC] Messages Alaska's Mineral Resources: President Clinton, [10MR] Motions Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), [15JY] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law (S. 1260), [22JY] Reports filed Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee of Conference (S. 1150) (H. Rept. 105-492), [22AP] American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 105-634), [20JY] Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3130) (H. Rept. 105-422), [2MR] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] Community Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 218) (H. Rept. 105-819), [14OC] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 446) (H. Rept. 105-548), [21MY] Consideration of H.R. 2181, Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 105-419), [24FE] Consideration of H.R. 3130, Child Support Performance and Incentive Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 378) (H. Rept. 105-428), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 3310, Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 105-466), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] Consideration of S. 2133, U.S. Route 66 Designation as ``America's Main Street'': Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 105-823), [16OC] Dept. of the Interior Prohibition on Charging of Fees for Certain Uses of Sand, Gravel, and Shell Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3972) (H. Rept. 105-766), [2OC] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction Relative to Small Businesses: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H.R. 3310) (H. Rept. 105-462), [24MR] Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 219) (H. Rept. 105-687), [9SE] Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Requirements Relative to Reducing or Withholding Payments to States: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 105- 649), [24JY] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] OSHA Compliance Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2864) (H. Rept. 105- 444), [17MR] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] Reclamation Project Facilities Conveyance to Local Water Authorities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 105-785), [6OC] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act: Committee of Conference (House) (S. 1260) (H. Rept. 105-803), [9OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 105- 640), [21JY] Termination of Federal Aid Program Benefits for Convicted Persons: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3096) (H. Rept. 105-446), [17MR] Veterans' Reemployment Rights Relative to States, Private Employers, and Servicemen Employed by U.S. Companies Abroad: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3213) (H. Rept. 105-448), [17MR] Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105-800), [8OC] STEARNS, CLIFF (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Budget: guarantee honesty (see H.R. 4012), [5JN] Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 4350), [29JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise research priorities relative to certain service-related health consequences (see H.R. 3980), [3JN] ------use portion of any national tobacco settlement to establish trust fund for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4188), [25JN] Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 4121), [23JN] Indonesia: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 281), [22MY] Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 3133), [28JA] STEEL INDUSTRY see Iron and Steel Industry STENHOLM, CHARLES W. (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] ------S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, [24FE] Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: provide monetary disaster assistance to agricultural producers (see H.R. 4508), [6AU] IMF: quota increase and revised borrowing guidelines (see H.R. 4150), [25JN] STEREO TAPES see Sound Recording and Reproducing STOCK EXCHANGE see Securities STOCKS AND BONDS see Securities STOKES, LOUIS (a Representative from Ohio) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] STOP KIDS FROM SMOKING ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3298), [26FE] STRATEGIC MATERIALS related term(s) National Security Bills and resolutions Arctic Oil Reserve: collection and interpretation of state-of-the- art, non-intrusive, 3-dimensional seismic data testing for producible oil in the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 4755), [8OC] Tariff: unwrought titanium (see H.R. 4130), [24JN] STRICKLAND, TED (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event (see H. Con. Res. 238), [9MR] Dept. of Defense: procurement of domestic goods and services (see H. Con. Res. 266), [29AP] Dept. of Energy: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] ------purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] STRIKES see Labor Unions STROM THURMOND NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT see Department of Defense STUDENT LOAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION Bills and resolutions Financial institutions: permit affiliation between a depository institution and the holding company successor to the Student Loan Marketing Association (see H.R. 4808), [12OC] STUDENTS see Education STUMP, BOB (a Representative from Arizona) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 3211), [12FE] Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 3212), [12FE] Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain lands and use proceeds for acquisition, construction, and improvement of certain national forest offices and support buildings in Arizona (see H.R. 4013), [5JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3603), [31MR] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] ------use of voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 4705), [6OC] Veterans: make permanent the eligibility of former members of the Selected Reserve for veterans housing loans (see H.R. 4016), [9JN] Reports filed Arlington National Cemetery Interment Eligibility Requirements: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3211) (H. Rept. 105-458), [24MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorization: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 105-490), [22AP] Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] Veterans' Reemployment Rights Relative to States, Private Employers, and Servicemen Employed by U.S. Companies Abroad: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3213) (H. Rept. 105-448), [17MR] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 105-447), [17MR] [[Page 3172]] STUPAK, BART (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Conferee: S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Clinton, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 512), [29JY] Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling (see H.R. 3887), [14MY] ------prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals (see H. Res. 418), [30AP] (see H. Res. 566), [1OC] Keweenaw National Historical Park: amend laws relative to appointments to advisory commission (see H.R. 4351), [29JY] Taxation: eliminate marriage tax penalty (see H.R. 3443), [11MR] SUBWAYS see Common Carriers SUDAN, REPUBLIC OF THE Bills and resolutions Human rights: violations (see H. Con. Res. 234), [4MR] SUDBURY, ASSABET, AND CONCORD WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1110) (H. Rept. 105-691), [9SE] SUNUNU, JOHN E. (a Representative from New Hampshire) Bills and resolutions introduced New Castle, NH: land conveyance (see H.R. 4614), [23SE] SUPERFUND see Hazardous Substances SUPREME COURT related term(s) Courts Bills and resolutions Courts: limit jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to prison release orders (see H.R. 3718), [23AP] Credit unions: membership in Federal credit unions (see H.R. 3265, 3276), [25FE] (see H.R. 3413), [10MR] (see H.R. 3454), [12MR] Employment: hiring of qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices (see H. Res. 591), [9OC] Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252), consideration (see H. Res. 408), [22AP] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1252, Judicial Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 105-491), [22AP] Judicial Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1252) (H. Rept. 105-478), [1AP] SUPREME PATRIARCH KAREKIN I Bills and resolutions Diocese of the Armenian Church in America: tribute to U.S. visit commemorating centennial (see H. Con. Res. 271), [5MY] SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD related term(s) Department of Transportation Bills and resolutions Railroads: ensure effective competition by improving regulation of rates and abandoned lines (see H.R. 4488), [6AU] SURPLUS GOVERNMENT PROPERTY Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: authorize sale of excess aircraft for the purpose of dispersing oil spills (see H.R. 4711), [6OC] SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES ACT Bills and resolutions Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] SWITZERLAND Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] SYNAGOGUES see Churches and Synagogues TAIWAN see China, Republic of TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT Bills and resolutions China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 300), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 301), [17JY] TAJIKISTAN, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: approve a permit required for importation of certain wildlife items taken in Tajikistan (see H.R. 4760), [9OC] TALENT, JAMES M. (a Representative from Missouri) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 6, Higher Education Act reauthorization [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced McGwire, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 520), [9SE] Small Business Investment Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3412), [10MR] Tariff: paper industry chemicals (see H.R. 3344), [5MR] (see H.R. 3487), [18MR] ------peroxide stabilizer and compounding chemicals (see H.R. 3348), [5MR] (see H.R. 3491), [18MR] ------photography products chemicals (see H.R. 3347), [5MR] (see H.R. 3490), [18MR] ------textile industry and water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3343), [5MR] (see H.R. 3486), [18MR] ------textile industry chemicals (see H.R. 3349), [5MR] (see H.R. 3492), [18MR] ------water treatment and beauty care products chemicals (see H.R. 3346), [5MR] (see H.R. 3489), [18MR] ------water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3345), [5MR] (see H.R. 3488), [18MR] Taxation: allow credits to small businesses for certain expenses of long-term training of employees in highly skilled metalworking trades (see H.R. 3110), [27JA] Reports filed Drug-Free Workplace Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3853) (H. Rept. 105-584), [18JN] Small Business Investment Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3412) (H. Rept. 105-450), [17MR] TAMPA, FL Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: conveyance of certain national defense reserve fleet vessels to The Victory Ship, Inc. (see H.R. 4678), [1OC] TANNER, JOHN S. (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Taxation: treatment of certain net operating losses for farmers (see H.R. 4565), [14SE] TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] TAPE RECORDINGS see Sound Recording and Reproducing TARIFF related term(s) Foreign Trade Bills and resolutions Acetic acid, (5-chloro-8-quinolinyl)oxy-,1-methyhexyl ester (see H.R. 3359), [5MR] Acetic acid, 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(tetrahydro-3-oxo-1H, 3H-1,3,4 thiadiazolo 3,4-a pyridazin-1-ylidene) amino phenyl thio-, methyl ester (see H.R. 3360), [5MR] Anti-cancer drugs (see H.R. 3386, 3387), [5MR] Audio system electrical transformers (see H.R. 3402), [5MR] (see H.R. 3507), [19MR] Benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-methyl (see H.R. 3431), [10MR] Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[[3-[[2-hydroxy-3-[[4-methoxyphenyl) amino]carbonyl]-1-naphtha-lenyl]azo]-4-methylbenzoyl]amino]-, calcium salt (2:1) (see H.R. 3192), [11FE] Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-2-[[5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-(3- sulfophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]azo]-5-methyl-, calcium salt (1:1) (see H.R. 3202), [11FE] Benzoic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl) amino] (see H.R. 3190), [11FE] Benzoic acid, 4-[[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]-2-[[2- hydroxy-3-[[(2-methoxyphenyl)amino]carbonyl]-1-naphthalenyl]-, methyl ester (see H.R. 3199), [11FE] Benzoic acid, 2-[[3-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-1H-benzimidazol-5- yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl]azo]-, butyl ester (see H.R. 3197), [11FE] Butanamide, N,N'-(3,3'dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[2- [2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxo- (see H.R. 3196), [11FE] Butanamide, N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-3-oxo-2- [[2-(trifluoro-methyl)phenyl]azo]- (see H.R. 3198), [11FE] Butanamide, 2,2'-[1-2,-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-phenyleneazo)]bis[N- (2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-3-oxo- (see H.R. 3201), [11FE] Butanamide, 2,2'-[3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'- diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)- 3-oxo (see H.R. 3195), [11FE] Calcium oxytetracycline (see H.R. 3363), [5MR] Carbamic acid (U-9069) (see H.R. 3425), [10MR] Chemicals (see H.R. 3325), [4MR] Chloroacetone (see H.R. 3362), [5MR] Crystal vases and drinking glasses (see H.R. 4839), [14OC] Customs Service: use of customs user fees for certain preclearance activities (see H.R. 3644), [1AP] Deltamethrin (see H.R. 3589), [30MR] DEMT (see H.R. 3268), [25FE] Dept. of Commerce: clarify review policies for certain antidumping cases (see H.R. 3432), [10MR] Dialkylnaphthalene sulfonic acid sodium salt (see H.R. 3365), [5MR] Diclofop-methyl (see H.R. 3586), [30MR] DPX-E6758 (see H.R. 3427), [10MR] DPX-E9260 (see H.R. 3426), [10MR] Electromagnets (see H.R. 4387), [3AU] Ethyl 2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy) ethyl carbamate (see H.R. 3369), [5MR] Ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (see H.R. 3480), [17MR] Ferroniobium (see H.R. 3959), [22MY] Finished petroleum derivatives (see H.R. 3422, 3423), [10MR] 5-tertiary butyl-isophthalic acid (see H.R. 3409), [10MR] (see H.R. 4512), [6AU] Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] ------exemptions from certain import prohibitions (see H.R. 3340), [5MR] (see H.R. 3465), [16MR] ------miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws (see H.R. 4856), [20OC] ------reauthorize Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 4608), [23SE] ------reduce barriers between U.S. and Canadian agricultural products (see H. Res. 583), [8OC] ------reliquidation of certain entries of certain thermal transfer multifunction machines (see H.R. 4520), [6AU] 4-[[5-[[[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-2- methoxyphenyl]azo]-N-(5-chloro-2,4-dimethoxyphen yl)-3- hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxamide (see H.R. 3191), [11FE] 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-phenylamino-pyrimidine (see H.R. 3367), [5MR] Gasoline, alternative motor fuels, and motor oil (see H.R. 3452), [12MR] Grape juice concentrates (see H.R. 4481), [6AU] HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 3328), [4MR] (see H.R. 3384, 3385, 3388, 3389, 3390, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394), [5MR] (see H.R. 3428), (see H.R. 3429), [10MR] (see H.R. 3477), [17MR] (see H.R. 4190, 4191), [25JN] House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] IN-W4280 (see H.R. 3316), [3MR] KL540 (see H.R. 3414), [10MR] KN001 (hydrochloride) (see H.R. 3244), [12FE] Loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures (see H.R. 3403), [5MR] (see H.R. 3508), [19MR] [[Page 3173]] Loudspeakers parts (see H.R. 3401), [5MR] (see H.R. 3509), [19MR] Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (see H.R. 3421), [10MR] Methyl thioglycolate (see H.R. 3415), [10MR] Mueslix cereals (see H.R. 3419), [10MR] N-[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]-4-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H- benzimidazol-5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo] benzamide (see H.R. 3194), [11FE] Niobium oxide (see H.R. 3123), [28JA] N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-5-methyl-4- [(methylamino)sulphonyl]phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-carboxaminde (see H.R. 3193), [11FE] Nuclear fuel assemblies (see H.R. 3761, 3762, 3763), [30AP] O,O-dimethyl-S-5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3 (2H)-yl-methyl- dithiophosphate (see H.R. 3368), [5MR] 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-di-hydro-2-oxo-1H- benzimidazol-5-yl)amino carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo]-, dimethyl ester (see H.R. 3200), [11FE] 1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-triazin-2-yl)-3-2-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)- phenylsulfonyl-urea (see H.R. 3370), [5MR] Organic luminescent pigments, dyes and fibers for security applications and 4-Hexylresorcinol (see H.R. 3417), [10MR] Orthonitrophenyl (see H.R. 3361), [5MR] O-(6-chloro-3-phenyl-4-pyridazinyl)-S-octyl-carbonothioate (see H.R. 3366), [5MR] Oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers (see H.R. 3323), [4MR] (see H.R. 3657), [1AP] Paper industry chemicals (see H.R. 3344), [5MR] (see H.R. 3487), [18MR] Peroxide stabilizer and compounding chemicals (see H.R. 3348), [5MR] (see H.R. 3491), [18MR] Photography products chemicals (see H.R. 3347), [5MR] (see H.R. 3490), [18MR] Pigment red 177 (see H.R. 3585), [30MR] Piperonyl butoxide (see H.R. 3587), [30MR] Polyethylene base materials (see H.R. 3430), [10MR] Polymethine sensitizing dyes for photo/imaging applications and certain fluorozirconium compounds (see H.R. 3418), [10MR] Polyvinyl butyral (see H.R. 3327), [4MR] Printing machinery (see H.R. 3395), [5MR] Propanoic acid, 2-4-(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-pyridinyl)oxy-phenoxy-2- propynyl ester (see H.R. 3357), [5MR] Purified terephthalic acid (see H.R. 3501), [18MR] Resmethrin (see H.R. 3592), [30MR] Rimsulfuron technical (see H.R. 3424), [10MR] SE2SI Spray Granulated (HOE S 4291) (see H.R. 3324), [4MR] Semiconductor plating lines (see H.R. 3374), [5MR] Sodium bentazon (see H.R. 3967), [22MY] Sodium N-methyl-N oleoyl taurate (see H.R. 3364), [5MR] Sports: personal effects of individuals associated with the 1999 International Special Olympics and Women's World Cup, the 2001 International Special Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games (see H.R. 4045), [11JN] Streptomycin sulfate (see H.R. 3356), [5MR] Synthetic quartz substrates (see H.R. 3375), [5MR] Tebufenozide (see H.R. 3416), [10MR] Televisions (see H.R. 3602), [31MR] Textile industry and water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3343), [5MR] (see H.R. 3486), [18MR] Textile industry chemicals (see H.R. 3349), [5MR] (see H.R. 3492), [18MR] Thidiazuron (see H.R. 3590), [30MR] 3-4,6-bis(difluoromethoxy)-pryimidin-2-yl-1-(2-methoxy- carbonylphenylsulfonyl) urea (see H.R. 3371), [5MR] 3-(6-methoxy-4-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1-2-(2-chloroethoxy)- phenylsulfonyl-urea (see H.R. 3372), [5MR] Tralomethrin (see H.R. 3588), [30MR] Trifluoromethylaniline (see H.R. 3354), [5MR] Triflusulfuron methyl (see H.R. 3591), [30MR] Trinidad and Tobago: refund of certain customs duty deposits (see H.R. 3483), [17MR] 2,4 dichloro 3,5 dinitro benzotrifluoride (see H.R. 3358), [5MR] 2-chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-(tri-fluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl-6- fluorobenzenemethanamine (see H.R. 3355), [5MR] 2-ethylhexanoic acid (see H.R. 3326), [4MR] (2S, 4R)/(2R, 4S)/(2R, 4R)/(2S, 4S)-1-[2-4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-2- chlorophenyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl]-1H-1,2,4- triazole (see H.R. 3373), [5MR] Unwrought titanium (see H.R. 4130), [24JN] Vanadium pentoxide (anhydride) (see H.R. 3124), [28JA] Water treatment and beauty care products chemicals (see H.R. 3346), [5MR] (see H.R. 3489), [18MR] Water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3345), [5MR] (see H.R. 3488), [18MR] Weaving machines (see H.R. 3289), [26FE] Wool fabrics (see H.R. 4358), [30JY] Ziram (see H.R. 3446), [12MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] TAUSCHER, ELLEN O. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of HHS: make grants to States and businesses to improve the quality of child care services (see H.R. 3686), [1AP] Taxation: treatment of flight training expenses reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances (see H.R. 3942), [21MY] TAUZIN, W.J. (BILLY) (a Representative from Louisiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] ------H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [22AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] ------S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Commission for the Future of Public Broadcasting: establish (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] Computers: ensure that digital data services are made widely available (see H.R. 4802), [10OC] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] Dept. of Defense: authorize sale of excess aircraft for the purpose of dispersing oil spills (see H.R. 4711), [6OC] FCC: authority (see H. Con. Res. 217), [11FE] Hunting and trapping: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] Minerals Management Service: grant Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to compensate for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta Field (see H.R. 4604), [18SE] Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 3976), [22MY] Telecommunications: ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority over intrastate telecommunications (see H.R. 4801), [10OC] Telephones: promote and enhance use of 911 emergency services and encourage construction and operation of cellular telephone networks (see H.R. 3844), [12MY] ------reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications services to schools, libraries, and certain health care facilities (see H.R. 4324), [23JY] ------strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 3888), [14MY] Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 4352), [29JY] ------reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] TAX CODE TERMINATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 3097): consideration (see H. Res. 472), [16JN] Motions Enact (H.R. 3097), [17JN] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3097, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 105-580), [16JN] TAXATION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, [22MY] ------H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, [28SE] Bills and resolutions Adoption: treatment of expenses (see H.R. 4765), [9OC] Agricultural Market Transition Act: treatment of certain prepaid farm expenses (see H.R. 4641), [25SE] Agriculture: allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 3659), [1AP] ------allow farmers option to declare taxable year in which production flexibility contract payments and crop insurance payments are included in gross income (see H.R. 4644), [25SE] ------expand the types of crop payments for which a farmer may defer inclusion in income until the next taxable year (see H.R. 4636), [25SE] ------permanently extend income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 4399), [4AU] ------relief for agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities adversely affected by low commodity prices (see H.R. 4560), [14SE] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] ------treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses (see H.R. 4587), [16SE] ------treatment of farming-related gains and losses relative to eligibility for earned income tax credit (see H.R. 4596), [17SE] ------use of income averaging for farmers (see H.R. 3594), [30MR] Alaska: treatment of Alaska Native settlement trusts (see H.R. 4192), [25JN] Alcoholic beverages: treatment of liquor and beer retailers (see H.R. 4140), [25JN] Alternative minimum tax: allow the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 3772), [30AP] ------repeal limitation on the use of foreign tax credits (see H.R. 4541), [10SE] ------repeal relative to the transfer of stock pursuant to an incentive stock option (see H.R. 4279), [20JY] Animals: treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 3626), [1AP] Armed Forces: treatment of the sale of a principal residence relative to active duty time spent away from home (see H.R. 3861), [13MY] (see H.R. 3882), [14MY] Auxiliary power units: exempt from excise tax imposed on heavy trucks (see H.R. 3275), [25FE] Aviation: treatment of commercial aviation to and from airports located on sparsely populated islands (see H.R. 4703), [5OC] Bankruptcy: reform laws (see H.R. 3146, 3150), [3FE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (see H. Res. 462), [9JN] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 586), [8OC] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), correct enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 346), [9OC] Budget: allow reductions in the discretionary spending limits to be used to offset tax cuts (see H.R. 3707), [22AP] ------exclude old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program outlay and revenue totals from OMB and CBO budget pronouncements (see H.R. 4503), [6AU] ------treatment of any future budget surpluses (see H. Con. Res. 216), [11FE] ------use any surplus for payroll tax rebates and increased discretionary nondefense spending (see H.R. 4379), [31JY] [[Page 3174]] Business and industry: allow employers a deduction for training expenses (see H.R. 4451), [6AU] ------deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see H.R. 4810), [12OC] ------exempt certain transactions at fair market value between partnerships and private foundations from the tax on self- dealing (see H.R. 4714), [7OC] ------promote job creation and expand small businesses in economically-distressed communities (see H.R. 3643), [1AP] ------provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones (see H.R. 3466), [16MR] ------restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 4390), [4AU] ------S corporation reform (see H.R. 4285), [21JY] ------treatment of businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 4173), [25JN] ------treatment of meals furnished to employees at a place of business (see H.R. 3834), [12MY] (see H.R. 4106), [22JN] (see H.R. 4638), [25SE] Charities: allow designation of charity contributions on tax returns and establish the Checkoff for Charity Commission to ensure payment of contributions (see H.R. 4865), [20OC] Children and youth: establish early childhood education services referral hotline, improve quality of child care services, and provide tax credit for employer expenses in providing certain dependent care services (see H.R. 4102), [22JN] Colleges and universities: allow a deduction for post-secondary tuition and related expenses in lieu of Hope and Lifetime Learning credits (see H.R. 4072), [17JN] Computers: provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for acquisition of computer hardware and software (see H.R. 4184), [25JN] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for technology-related training (see H.R. 4185), [25JN] ------treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 4476), [6AU] ------treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 3304), [3MR] ------treatment of year 2000 conversion costs for small businesses (see H.R. 4134), [24JN] Conservation of energy: provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see H.R. 4538), [10SE] Conservation of natural resources: tax incentives for land sales for conservation purposes (see H.R. 4496), [6AU] ------treatment of income from land or development rights sold to nonprofit organizations for preservation purposes (see H.R. 3286), [26FE] Constitutional amendments: abolish personal income, estate, and gift taxes and prohibit the Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens (see H.J. Res. 116), [28AP] ------prohibit courts from levying or increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 110), [11FE] ------require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 111), [26FE] ------require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111), consideration (see H. Res. 407), [21AP] Corporations: treatment of certain transfers of assets and liabilities (see H.R. 4852), [19OC] Courts: limit Federal authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes (see H.R. 3182), [11FE] ------require advance notice and judicial consent before seizure and exclude civil damages for unauthorized collection actions from income (see H.R. 3277), [25FE] Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to establish additional rural enterprise communities and empowerment zones (see H.R. 4071), [17JN] (see H.R. 4666), [1OC] Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.J. Res. 123), [17JN] Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuing regulations dealing with hybrid transactions (see H.R. 4663), [1OC] Disabled: incentives to promote research and development of assistance technology and universally designed technology (see H.R. 4063), [16JN] Disasters: abatement of interest on underpayments by taxpayers in Presidentially declared disaster areas (see H.R. 3709), [22AP] District of Columbia: allow Washington Convention Center Authority to finance revenue bonds to construct new convention center (see H.R. 4237), [16JY] ------designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] Economy: require CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see H.R. 4452), [6AU] Education: allow tax credits for certain non-public school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 4780), [9OC] ------increase lifetime learning credit for secondary teachers returning to school for additional training (see H.R. 3881), [14MY] ------increase maximum contribution to education savings accounts (see H.R. 4147), [25JN] ------permit private educational institutions to maintain certain qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 3309), [3MR] ------provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 3652), [1AP] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 3248), [24FE] ------spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), consideration (see H. Res. 543), [16SE] ------tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction (see H.R. 3320), [4MR] ------treatment of distributions from State prepaid tuition programs used to pay higher education expenses for the designated beneficiary (see H.R. 4298), [22JY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3278), [25FE] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 471), [16JN] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3307), [3MR] ------treatment of interest on education loans (see H.R. 4846), [15OC] Electric power: application of the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources to electricity produced from biomass facilities (see H.R. 4407), [5AU] ------restrict the use of tax-exempt financing by governmentally owned electric utilities and subject certain activities of such utilities to income tax (see H.R. 3927), [21MY] ------treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 4732), [8OC] Employment: determination of status (see H.R. 3722), [23AP] (see H.R. 4622), [24SE] ------employer credits for expenses of providing child care services to employees (see H.R. 4782), [9OC] ------extend the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 3125), [28JA] ------treatment of high technology job training expenses (see H.R. 3274), [25FE] ------treatment of information technology job training expenses (see H.R. 4025), [10JN] Empowerment zones: designate top performing enterprise communities (see H.R. 4212), [14JY] Estate tax: treatment of family-owned businesses (see H.R. 3227), [12FE] (see H.R. 4521), [7AU] Executive departments: require congressional review of Federal agency rules that establish or raise taxes (see H.R. 4096), [19JN] Families and domestic relations: eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (see H.R. 3734), [28AP] ------exclusion from gross income for foster care payments relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies (see H.R. 3991), [4JN] ------increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see H.R. 3292), [26FE] ------increase standard deduction for married couples (see H.R. 3524), [19MR] ------liability of spouses on joint Federal income returns (see H.R. 3650), [1AP] ------permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for medical expenses of certain older relatives (see H.R. 3600), [30MR] (see H.R. 4349), [29JY] ------provide equitable child care relief for stay at-home parents (see H. Con. Res. 202), [27JA] ------tax relief to increase affordability of child care (see H.R. 3144), [3FE] ------treatment of dependent care expenses (see H.R. 3135), [28JA] (see H.R. 3176), [11FE] ------treatment of estate taxes on the disposition of property produced by a qualified family-owned business (see H.R. 4640), [25SE] ------treatment of the marriage tax penalty relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 3995), [4JN] Family and Medical Leave Act: tax treatment of periods of leave required to be permitted relative to the pension participation and vesting rules (see H.R. 4178), [25JN] Federal employees: allow cash payment in lieu of parking benefits (see H.R. 4777), [9OC] Financial institutions: encourage a strong community-based banking system (see H.R. 4684), [2OC] ------expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 4553), [11SE] Food: treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 3552), [25MR] Forests: reduce amortization period for reforestation expenditures and increase the maximum amount of such expenditures (see H.R. 4509), [6AU] ------treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 4126), [24JN] Government: reform Internal Revenue Code and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H. Con. Res. 248), [24MR] ------restructure and replace the income tax system to meet national priorities (see H.R. 4700), [5OC] Government Management Reform Act: hold Federal agencies accountable for tax dollars spent by such agencies (see H.R. 4074), [17JN] Health: designation of overpayments for use in biomedical research conducted through NIH (see H.R. 3563), [26MR] ------establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing research expenses relative to academic medical centers and other qualified hospital research organizations (see H.R. 3815), [7MY] ------extend COBRA continuation health coverage for surviving spouses (see H.R. 4835), [14OC] ------full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 4642), [25SE] ------lower exclusion percentage of deductions for medical care expenses (see H.R. 3449), [12MR] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 3605), [31MR] (see H.R. 4250), [16JY] (see H. Con. Res. 272), [6MY] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 3605), consideration (see H. Res. 486), [23JN] ------protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (see H. Res. 509), [23JY] ------reduce the per dose tax on vaccines (see H.R. 3217), [12FE] ------treatment of expenses paid for attending conferences relative to a dependent child's chronic medical condition (see H.R. 4484), [6AU] ------treatment of individuals requiring home based custodial care (see H.R. 3308), [3MR] Health care professionals: allow physicians and dentists to use the cash basis of accounting for income tax purposes (see H.R. 4132), [24JN] [[Page 3175]] Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits: repeal information reporting requirement imposed on educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses (see H.R. 3127), [28JA] Housing: modify rules for determining whether a corporation is a cooperative housing corporation (see H.R. 4397), [4AU] ------modify the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3290), [26FE] ------provide income tax credits for the purchase of a new energy efficient affordable home and for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes (see H.R. 4626), [24SE] ------treatment of cooperative housing corporations and their shareholders (see H.R. 4386), [3AU] ------treatment of use of a principal residence by a member of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service while on official extended duty (see H.R. 4561), [14SE] IMF: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to certain employees (see H.R. 3785), [30AP] Income: allocation of farm income among taxable years (see H.R. 4564), [14SE] ------allow a credit for certain corporations which have substantial employee ownership and encourage stock ownership by employees (see H.R. 3562), [26MR] ------allow interest deduction for contingent interest on a shared appreciation mortgage (see H.R. 4637), [25SE] ------allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 3104), [27JA] ------allow tax credits for contributions used for the construction and renovation of certain public schools (see H.R. 4247), [16JY] ------capital gains rates (see H.R. 4125), [24JN] (see H.R. 4454), [6AU] ------capital gains treatment on the transfer of a franchise (see H.R. 3641), [1AP] ------cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 3945), [22MY] ------disclose to employees the employer's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3777), [30AP] ------disclose to Federal employees the Government's share of taxes paid for old-age, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance for the employee (see H.R. 3776), [30AP] ------eliminate capital gains tax (see H.R. 3860), [13MY] ------eliminate marriage tax penalty (see H.R. 3443), [11MR] ------elimination of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3879), [14MY] ------exclude dividends paid by tobacco companies from gross income relative to youth smoking reduction targets (see H.R. 3908), [20MY] ------impose excise tax on persons who acquire structured settlement payments in factoring transactions (see H.R. 4314), [23JY] ------increase amount of taxable income which is taxed at the lowest rate (see H.R. 3151), [3FE] (see H.R. 3175), [11FE] ------increase child tax credit for certain children and allow such credit against the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3583), [30MR] ------increase personal income tax exemption (see H.R. 3149), [3FE] ------partial exclusion from gross income for dividends and interest received by individuals (see H.R. 3215), [12FE] ------prevent increase on variable annuities and other variable contracts (see H. Con. Res. 211), [11FE] ------prevent the conversion of ordinary income or short-term capital gain into income eligible for the long-term capital gain rates (see H.R. 3170), [5FE] ------promote retirement savings (see H.R. 3672), [1AP] (see H.R. 4823), [13OC] ------provide relief for farmers and small businesses and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4738), [8OC] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (see H.R. 4579), [16SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the solvency of Social Security (see H.R. 4597), [18SE] ------reduce individual income tax rates, prohibit increases without a national referendum, simplify the tax code, eliminate the marriage penalty, establish return-free income tax filing, and eliminate corporate welfare (see H.R. 3620), [1AP] ------reduce the marriage penalty, encourage health coverage, allow certain credits against the alternative minimum tax, increase the Social Security earnings limitation, and extend certain expiring provisions (see H.R. 4542), [10SE] ------repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 3859), [13MY] ------repeal inflation adjustment provisions for income tax rates, standard deductions, and personal exemptions (see H.R. 3965), [22MY] ------require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 4198), [14JY] ------simplify child tax credit and other nonrefundable credits by repealing limits relative to alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 4489), [6AU] ------simplify individual capital gains tax (see H.R. 3623), [1AP] ------simplify the individual income tax by repealing adjusted gross income limitations on itemized and personal exemption deductions (see H.R. 4053), [11JN] ------temporary waiver of minimum tax rules relative to nonrefundable personal tax credit benefits for families (see H.R. 4611), [23SE] ------treatment of certain net operating losses for farmers (see H.R. 4565), [14SE] ------treatment of flight training expenses reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances (see H.R. 3942), [21MY] ------treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, (see H.R. 3103), [27JA] ------treatment of nondeductible contributions to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 3225), [12FE] ------treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors (see H.R. 4563), [14SE] ------treatment of tips (see H.R. 4408), [5AU] Individual retirement accounts: treatment (see H.R. 3979), [3JN] Insurance: allow deduction for health insurance costs for individuals who are not eligible to participate in employer subsidized health plans (see H.R. 3475), [17MR] ------allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage (see H.R. 4472), [6AU] ------assure prompt payment of participating providers under health plans (see H.R. 4413), [5AU] ------deduction for health insurance premiums (see H.R. 3628), [1AP] ------permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 4795), [10OC] ------require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage of annual mammograms and prostate cancer screening tests (see H.R. 4333), [24JY] ------require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a conversion option if the plan is terminated (see H.R. 4709), [6OC] ------require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 4737), [8OC] ------require health insurance plans to provide external appeals in cases of adverse determinations involving experimental treatments, significant costs, or serious medical conditions (see H.R. 3469), [17MR] ------treatment of employers who maintain a self-insured health plan for their employees (see H.R. 4411), [5AU] ------treatment of medical savings accounts and health insurance costs of employees without employer-provided health coverage (see H.R. 3816), [7MY] Internal Revenue Code: terminate (see H.R. 3097), [27JA] ------terminate (H.R. 3097), consideration (see H. Res. 472), [16JN] Investments: depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 3500), [18MR] ------election of deduction in lieu of a basis increase for debt secured by property with an original issue discount and held by a cash method taxpayer (see H.R. 3656), [1AP] ------treatment of certain liquidating distributions of a regulated investment company or real estate investment trust which are allowable as a deduction (see H.R. 3947), [22MY] ------treatment of individual investment accounts (see H.R. 3497), [18MR] ------treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3102), [27JA] ------waive interest and penalties for failure to file schedule D with a timely filed return (see H.R. 3885), [14MY] (see H.R. 3974), [22MY] IRS: reduce individual tax preparation time (see H. Con. Res. 241), [11MR] ------reform (see H.R. 3493), [18MR] ------restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 490), [24JN] ------treatment of certain revenue-increasing rules as major rules (see H.R. 4297), [22JY] Kaczynski, David R. and Patrik, Linda E.: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] Law enforcement officers: provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 4381), [3AU] ------provide exemptions relative to public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 4346), [29JY] Lawyers and attorneys: treatment of gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 4031), [10JN] Local governments: treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes (see H.R. 4069), [17JN] Lumber industry: allow capital gains treatment and exception from the uniform capitalization rules for certain timber (see H.R. 4330), [24JY] Medical security accounts: establish (see H.R. 4649), [26SE] Medicare: allow a refundable credit for certain premiums (see H.R. 4465), [6AU] ------allow credit to military retirees for coverage (see H.R. 4167), [25JN] ------comprehensive financing for graduate medical education (see H.R. 4739), [8OC] Motor vehicles: allow income tax credit for use of certain clean- burning fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] ------encourage production and use of electric vehicles (see H.R. 3877), [14MY] ------treatment of small coach builders relative to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 4165), [25JN] National Commission on Reforming and Simplifying the Federal Tax Code: establish (see H.R. 4038), [11JN] Native Americans: treatment of housing assistance programs (see H.R. 3774), [30AP] Natural gas: treatment of gathering lines (see H.R. 3913), [20MY] Natural resources: treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on land subject to conservation easement (see H.R. 4301), [22JY] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] [[Page 3176]] Pensions: allow individuals the opportunity to provide for their retirement through S.A.F.E. accounts (see H.R. 3683), [1AP] ------allow rollover contributions to individual retirement plans from deferred compensation plans maintained by States and local governments and allow State and local governments to maintain 401(k) plans (see H.R. 3554), [25MR] ------enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3503), [19MR] ------ensure uniformity of Federal and State pension plans relative to State income taxes (see H.R. 4572), [15SE] ------improve portability for defined benefit plans (see H.R. 3101), [27JA] ------increase amount which may be contributed to defined contribution pension plans (see H.R. 3663), [1AP] ------permit 401(k) contributions which would otherwise be limited by employer contributions to employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 4741), [8OC] ------waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 3632), [1AP] Petroleum: change basis for determination of refinery limitation on oil depletion deduction (see H.R. 3917), [20MY] ------treatment of petroleum storage facilities (see H.R. 3992), [4JN] Power resources: allow vendor refunds of Federal excise taxes on kerosene used in unvented heaters for home heating purposes (see H.R. 4687), [2OC] ------provide a tax credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production (see H.R. 3688), [1AP] ------treatment of the special motor fuels excise tax on water- phased hydrocarbon fuel emulsions (see H.R. 3960), [22MY] Private property: require the approval of a private panel relative to the seizure of property for the collection of taxes (see H.R. 3214), [12FE] Public utilities: treatment of U.S. utilities' foreign investments relative to foreign tax credits and deductible interest allocation rules (see H.R. 4871), [20OC] Public welfare programs: disregard payment of earned income tax credits in determining eligibility for the temporary assistance for needy families program, SSI, Medicaid, and public housing programs (see H.R. 4818), [12OC] Puerto Rico: exempt retirement income from pension plans from nonresident taxation (see H.R. 3969), [22MY] ------require Dept. of the Treasury report on Federal program costs, revenues, and taxation of residents (see H.R. 4769), [9OC] Railroads: treatment of diesel fuel and gasoline used in trains (see H.R. 3549), [25MR] Rates: treatment of graduated estate tax rates and the unified credit (see H.R. 4468), [6AU] Real estate: applications for an exclusion of gain on certain sales of a principal residence by a surviving spouse (see H.R. 3541), [24MR] ------inflation adjustment of the dollar limitation on the exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 3953), [22MY] ------prohibit lenders from requiring access to the borrower's tax return information in residential mortgage transactions (see H.R. 4395), [4AU] ------treatment of certain contiguous farmlands relative to sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 4643), [25SE] ------treatment of income from certain rental real estate activities in which taxpayer actively participates (see H.R. 4639), [25SE] ------treatment of stapled real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 3533), [24MR] (see H.R. 3558), [26MR] Renewal communities: designate (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] Research: extend research credit to expenses attributable to certain collaborative research consortia (see H.R. 3857), [13MY] ------increase tax credit for medical research (see H.R. 4728), [7OC] Roads and highways: treatment of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see H.R. 3222), [12FE] Schools: expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4316), [23JY] SEC: require the improved disclosure of tax effects of portfolio transactions on mutual fund performance (see H.R. 4822), [13OC] Securities: permit early distributions from employee stock ownership plans for higher education expenses and first-time homebuyer purchases (see H.R. 4740), [8OC] Senior citizens: allow certain senior citizens a deduction for State and local real property taxes and provide for the establishment of senior citizen real property tax accounts (see H.R. 4713), [7OC] ------treatment of real property tax reduction vouchers received in exchange for volunteer work (see H.R. 3841), [12MY] Shipping industry: treatment of certain foreign base company shipping income (see H.R. 3730), [23AP] Ships and vessels: encourage construction of luxury yachts (see H.R. 3536), [24MR] Small business: allow credits for certain expenses of long-term training of employees in highly skilled metalworking trades (see H.R. 3110), [27JA] ------allow small employers a credit against costs incurred in establishing qualified employer plans (see H.R. 3300), [26FE] ------expand the exclusion for qualified small business stock and increase the annual limit for incentive stock options (see H.R. 4685), [2OC] ------provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 3870), [14MY] ------treatment of meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 3667), [1AP] Social Security: adjust for inflation income levels for senior citizens at which benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3448), [12MR] ------allow diversion of percentage of payroll tax payments into individual security accounts and extend the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 4256), [16JY] (see H.R. 4824), [13OC] ------establish pilot program for personalized retirement security through personal retirement savings accounts (see H.R. 3560), [26MR] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (see H.R. 4578), [16SE] ------establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] ------increase income levels for senior citizens at which benefits are taxed at a higher rate (see H.R. 3447), [12MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] ------treatment of benefits (see H.R. 3122), [28JA] (see H.R. 4414), [5AU] Sports: clarify the income and gift tax consequences of catching and returning record home run baseballs (see H.R. 4522), [9SE] States: collection and payment of taxes imposed on motor fuel sold on Indian lands (see H.R. 3966), [22MY] ------provide tax credits for contributions to charitable organizations relative to delivery of welfare services (see H.R. 4255), [16JY] ------treatment of amounts received under State programs providing compensation for birth-related injuries (see H.R. 4139), [25JN] ------use of community development block grants for nonentitlement areas to offset charity tax credits (see H.R. 3241), [12FE] Taxation: allow a refundable credit for certain Medicare premiums (see H.R. 4465), [6AU] Tax-exempt organizations: provide tax-exempt status for organizations created by a State to provide property and casualty insurance coverage for property (see H.R. 4361), [30JY] Telecommunications: provide funding for universal telecommunications services through creation of the Telecommunications Trust Fund (see H.R. 4474), [6AU] Telephones: repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3648), [1AP] ------require carriers to completely and accurately itemize charges and taxes collected with telephone bills (see H.R. 4305), [22JY] Tobacco products: disallow deductions for lobbying expenses relative to tobacco policy (see H.R. 4473), [6AU] ------limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] ------specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] Transportation: allow credit for public transportation expenses (see H.R. 3178), [11FE] ------repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] Unemployment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4702), [5OC] ------eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4701), [5OC] ------improve the collection of Federal unemployment taxes and the provision of such revenues for employment security administration (see H.R. 3684), [1AP] Conference reports Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150), [7OC] Education Savings and School Excellence Act (H.R. 2646), [15JN] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676), [24JN] Messages Abatement of Interest on Underpayments by Taxpayers in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas: President Clinton, [22JY] Council of Economic Advisers Report: President Clinton, [11FE] Veto of H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: President Clinton, [21JY] Motions Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), [10JN], [28SE] ------reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, [9OC] Education: treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), [7MY] ------treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), conference report, [18JN] Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), [24JY] Internal Revenue Code: terminate (H.R. 3097), [17JN] IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), [22MY] ------restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, [25JN] Reports filed Allow Individuals To Designate a Percentage of Their Tax Overpayments or To Make Contributions to Units of the National Park System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 755) (H. Rept. 105-482), [21AP] Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-794), [7OC] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3150) (H. Rept. 105-540), [18MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2646, Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 471) (H. Rept. 105-579), [16JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2676, IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 490) (H. Rept. 105-602), [24JN] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 586) (H. Rept. 105- 799), [8OC] [[Page 3177]] Consideration of H.J. Res. 111, Constitutional Amendment To Require a Two-Thirds Majority on the Passage of Legislation Increasing Taxes: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 407) (H. Rept. 105-488), [21AP] Consideration of H.R. 3097, Tax Code Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 105-580), [16JN] Consideration of H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 462) (H. Rept. 105-573), [9JN] Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 3248, Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 543) (H. Rept. 105-726), [16SE] Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Consideration of H.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 105-643), [23JY] Consideration of H.R. 4578, Establish Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 4579, Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Dollars to the Classroom Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3248) (H. Rept. 105-710), [14SE] Education Savings and School Excellence Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2646) (H. Rept. 105-577), [15JN] Establish a Protect Social Security Account Into Which Budget Surpluses Will Be Deposited Until Long-Term Reform Is Enacted: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 105- 738), [23SE] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2676) (H. Rept. 105-599), [24JN] Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2604) (H. Rept. 105- 556), [3JN] Tax Relief for Farmers and Small Businesses and Extend Certain Expiring Tax Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4738) (H. Rept. 105-817), [12OC] Taxpayer Relief Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS related term(s) Fundraising; Nonprofit Organizations Bills and resolutions Taxation: provide tax-exempt status for organizations created by a State to provide property and casualty insurance coverage for property (see H.R. 4361), [30JY] TAXIS see Common Carriers; Motor Vehicles TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 4579): consideration (see H. Res. 552), [24SE] Taxation: repeal inflation adjustment provisions for income tax rates, standard deductions, and personal exemptions (see H.R. 3965), [22MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4579, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 105-744), [24SE] Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4579) (H. Rept. 105-739), [23SE] TAXPAYER'S DEFENSE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4096), [19JN] TAYLOR, CHARLES H. (a Representative from North Carolina) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions introduced District of Columbia: making appropriations (see H.R. 4380), [3AU] Reports filed District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4380) (H. Rept. 105-670), [3AU] TAYLOR, GENE (a Representative from Mississippi) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] TEACHERS see Education TEAMSTERS see International Brotherhood of Teamsters TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid TECHNOLOGY related term(s) Electronics; Research; Science Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Bills and resolutions Air Force: reinvigorate science and technology functions (see H.R. 3894), [19MY] Animals: establish research and grant programs relative to the efficient, (see H.R. 3793), [5MY] Aviation: install enhanced vision technologies to replace and enhance conventional lighting systems with respect to airport improvement projects (see H.R. 3463), [12MR] ------tribute to individuals who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology (see H. Con. Res. 319), [5AU] China, People's Republic of: prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology (see H.R. 3886), [14MY] ------transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 438), [14MY] Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 463), [9JN] ------establish (H. Res. 463), consideration (see H. Res. 476), [17JN] Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] ------encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------ensure that digital data services are made widely available (see H.R. 4802), [10OC] ------ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] ------minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] ------prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 4350), [29JY] (see H.R. 4427), [6AU] ------protect consumer privacy, empower parents, improve electronic commerce, and safeguard data security (see H.R. 4667), [1OC] ------provide that actions, including ones to recover damages, resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met (see H.R. 4240), [16JY] Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see H.R. 3209), [12FE] Courts: authority for the interception of communications (see H.R. 3753), [29AP] Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (H.R. 2460), consideration (see H. Res. 368), [25FE] Customs Service: funding for high energy container x-ray and automated targeting systems for inspection of cargo (see H.R. 3112), [27JA] Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and enhance the authorities of the Chief Information Officer (see H.R. 3280), [26FE] ------improve food safety research, education, and technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly respond to food safety emergencies (see H.R. 3132), [28JA] (see H.R. 3148), [3FE] Dept. of Education: make grants for postsecondary information technology education and employment assistance projects (see H.R. 3896), [19MY] ------prohibit funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), consideration (see H. Res. 348), [4FE] Dept. of Energy: improve the ability of small businesses, Federal agencies, industry, and universities to work with contractor- operated facilities (see H.R. 3593), [30MR] Dept. of Transportation: assess available technologies for establishing a system to access motor vehicle driving records (see H.R. 3555), [25MR] Disabled: establish a national public Internet site to increase access to information on technology-related assistance (see H.R. 4461), [6AU] ------incentives to promote research and development of assistance technology and universally designed technology (see H.R. 4063), [16JN] Education: grants to provide integrated classroom-related computer training for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 4552), [11SE] Employment: reform standard for classifying technical workers as independent contractors for employment tax purposes (see H.R. 3819), [7MY] FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] Federal agencies and departments: improve ability to license federally owned inventions (see H.R. 4859), [20OC] Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] ------use of electronic authentication technology (see H.R. 3472), [17MR] Firearms: provide grants to improve safety and study effects of developing technology on firearms safety (see H.R. 3895), [19MY] Health: limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] Higher Education Act: establish an Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship (see H.R. 3840), [12MY] Immigration: extend date by which an automated entry-exit control system must be developed (see H.R. 4658), [1OC] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] ------increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] ------personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] Medicare: promote use of universal product numbers on claims forms used for reimbursement (see H.R. 3255), [24FE] Medicare/Medicaid: pilot program for the use of optical memory cards (see H.R. 4317), [23JY] National Commission for Science and Mathematics Leadership: establish (see H.R. 3411), [10MR] [[Page 3178]] Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] ------require report by advisory committee on development and implementation (see H.R. 3332), [4MR] NIH: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 363), [12FE] NSF: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of mathematics, science, and information technology (see H.R. 3496), [18MR] ------make grants for applied engineering and technology education equipment and capital improvements (see H.R. 3733), [27AP] Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 3261), [25FE] ------strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 2369), consideration (see H. Res. 377), [4MR] Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 3946), [22MY] Radio: protect critical infrastructure radio systems from interference and promote efficient spectrum management of the private land mobile radio bands (see H.R. 4813), [12OC] Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way (see H.R. 4514), [6AU] ------increase support for basic and applied scientific research (see H. Con. Res. 243), [12MR] ------increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see H.R. 3660), [1AP] Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center (see H.R. 3731), [23AP] Science: prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 3133), [28JA] Taxation: designation of overpayments for use in biomedical research conducted through NIH (see H.R. 3563), [26MR] ------encourage production and use of electric vehicles (see H.R. 3877), [14MY] ------establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing research expenses relative to academic medical centers and other qualified hospital research organizations (see H.R. 3815), [7MY] ------extend research credit to expenses attributable to certain collaborative research consortia (see H.R. 3857), [13MY] ------increase tax credit for medical research (see H.R. 4728), [7OC] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for acquisition of computer hardware and software (see H.R. 4184), [25JN] ------provide incentives to elementary and secondary teachers for technology-related training (see H.R. 4185), [25JN] ------treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 4476), [6AU] ------treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral equipment (see H.R. 3304), [3MR] ------treatment of high technology job training expenses (see H.R. 3274), [25FE] ------treatment of information technology job training expenses (see H.R. 4025), [10JN] ------treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small businesses (see H.R. 4134), [24JN] Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (H.R. 1872), consideration (see H. Res. 419), [5MY] ------require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Telephones: require wireless services providers to itemize calls on subscribers' bills (see H.R. 4493), [6AU] Television: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 4352), [29JY] ------reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] (see H.R. 4449), [6AU] (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] ``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding (see H. Res. 578), [7OC] Messages Comprehensive National Energy Strategy: President Clinton, [14JY] Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction Cost-Sharing Arrangements: President Clinton, [16JN] Export of Chemical and Biological Weapons Material and Technology: President Clinton, [30AP] Motions Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (S. 493), [26FE] Reports filed Biomaterials Access Assurance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105-549), [22MY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 105- 549), [22MY] Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development Establishment: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3007) (H. Rept. 105-562), [3JN] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105-582), [16JN] Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 105-494), [27AP] Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Consideration of H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 105-507), [5MY] Consideration of H.R. 2369, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 105-427), [4MR] Consideration of H.R. 2460, Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 105-421), [25FE] Consideration of H.R. 2846, Prohibit Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 348) (H. Rept. 105-413), [4FE] Consideration of H.R. 3736, Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105- 660), [30JY] Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] Investigation of White House Computer System Conversion and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-828), [12NO] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [30JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [10SE] Prohibit the Dept. of Education Funding of National Testing Proposals Without Explicit and Specific Legislation: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2846) (H. Rept. 105-409), [3FE] Technology Transfer Commercialization Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), [14JY] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2369) (H. Rept. 105-425), [3MR] Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2460) (H. Rept. 105-418), [24FE] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER COMMERCIALIZATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4859), [20OC] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), [14JY] TECHNOLOGY-RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Bills and resolutions Disabled: establish a national public Internet site to increase access to information on technology-related assistance (see H.R. 4461), [6AU] TELECOMMUNICATIONS related term(s) Public Broadcasting Bills and resolutions Africa: promote independent radio broadcasting (see H. Res. 415), [29AP] Antitrust policy: treatment of video programming for multichannel distribution (see H.R. 3559), [26MR] Children and youth: require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] Computers: ensure that digital data services are made widely available (see H.R. 4802), [10OC] ------prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 4350), [29JY] (see H.R. 4427), [6AU] ------prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 3529), [23MR] (see H.R. 3849), [12MY] (see H.R. 4105), [22JN] ------promote online commerce and communications and protect consumers and service providers from unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see H.R. 4124), [24JN] ------require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] Consumers: limit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3495), [18MR] ------require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (see H.R. 4018), [9JN] Courts: authority for the interception of communications (see H.R. 3753), [29AP] Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (H.R. 2460), consideration (see H. Res. 368), [25FE] FCC: authority (see H. Con. Res. 217), [11FE] ------eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see H.R. 3171), [5FE] ------prohibit increase in the national audience reach limitations (see H.R. 4845), [15OC] ------repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] ------repeal redundant reporting and record keeping requirements (see H.R. 4759), [9OC] Free enterprise: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (H.R. 1872), consideration (see H. Res. 419), [5MY] NSF: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of mathematics, science, and information technology (see H.R. 3496), [18MR] Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 3572), [27MR] ------protect critical infrastructure radio systems from interference and promote efficient spectrum manage [[Page 3179]] ment of the private land mobile radio bands (see H.R. 4813), [12OC] States: ensure the restoration and preservation of authority over intrastate telecommunications (see H.R. 4801), [10OC] Taxation: repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3648), [1AP] Telecommunications Trust Fund: provide funding for universal telecommunications services through creation (see H.R. 4474), [6AU] Telephones: promote and enhance use of 911 emergency services and encourage construction and operation of cellular telephone networks (see H.R. 3844), [12MY] ------protect consumers against spamming, slamming, and cramming (see H.R. 4176), [25JN] ------protect consumers from cramming of charges on telephone bills (see H.R. 3798), [6MY] (see H.R. 3990), [4JN] ------reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications services to schools, libraries, and certain health care facilities (see H.R. 4324), [23JY] ------require wireless services providers to itemize calls on subscribers' bills (see H.R. 4493), [6AU] ------strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 3749), [29AP] (see H.R. 3888), [14MY] Television: eliminate the sunset of consumer price protections on cable programming services (see H.R. 3258), [25FE] ------promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 4352), [29JY] ------reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] (see H.R. 4449, 4449), [6AU] (see H.R. 4675, 4675), [1OC] Messages Cuban Democracy Act: President Clinton, [9OC] Telecommunications Payments to Cuba: President Clinton, [4MR] Motions Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (S. 493), [26FE] Reports filed Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 105-494), [27AP] Consideration of H.R. 1872, Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 105-507), [5MY] Consideration of H.R. 2460, Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 105-421), [25FE] Internet Tax Freedom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3529) (H. Rept. 105-808), [10OC] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [30JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [10SE] Prohibit Interference With Interstate Commerce on the Internet or Interactive Computer Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [5JN] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3849) (H. Rept. 105-570), [19JN] Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3888) (H. Rept. 105-801), [8OC] Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3844) (H. Rept. 105-768), [2OC] Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2460) (H. Rept. 105-418), [24FE] TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT Bills and resolutions Computers: require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (see H.R. 3783), [30AP] FCC: prohibit increase in the national audience reach limitations (see H.R. 4845), [15OC] Telecommunications: require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (see H.R. 4018), [9JN] Television: eliminate the sunset of consumer price protections on cable programming services (see H.R. 3258), [25FE] Reports filed Child Online Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3783) (H. Rept. 105-775), [5OC] TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3888), [14MY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3888) (H. Rept. 105-801), [8OC] TELEPHONES Bills and resolutions Business and industry: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (see H.R. 3749), [29AP] (see H.R. 3888), [14MY] Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: amend (see H.R. 3321), [4MR] Consumers: protect against spamming, slamming, and cramming (see H.R. 4176), [25JN] ------protect from cramming of charges on telephone bills (see H.R. 3798), [6MY] (see H.R. 3990), [4JN] ------require carriers to completely and accurately itemize charges and taxes collected with telephone bills (see H.R. 4305), [22JY] ------require wireless services providers to itemize calls on subscribers' bills (see H.R. 4493), [6AU] Courts: authority for the interception of communications (see H.R. 3753), [29AP] Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (H.R. 2460), consideration (see H. Res. 368), [25FE] Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize the national toll-free telephone domestic violence hotline (see H.R. 3699), [21AP] FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone carriers for the connection of schools, (see H.R. 4032), [10JN] (see H.R. 4065), [16JN] FTC: investigate businesses that misrepresent their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media (see H. Con. Res. 318), [5AU] Hazardous substances: increase funding for poison control centers and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access (see H.R. 3862), [13MY] Safety: promote and enhance use of 911 emergency services and encourage construction and operation of cellular telephone networks (see H.R. 3844), [12MY] Schools: establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] Senior citizens: warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud and provide with information that will help them protect themselves (see H.R. 3134), [28JA] Taxation: repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3648), [1AP] Telecommunications: ensure the restoration and preservation of State authority over intrastate telecommunications (see H.R. 4801), [10OC] ------provide funding for universal telecommunications services through creation of the Telecommunications Trust Fund (see H.R. 4474), [6AU] ------reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications services to schools, libraries, and certain health care facilities (see H.R. 4324), [23JY] ------require accurate billing by carriers relative to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act (see H.R. 4018), [9JN] ------require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] Motions Crime: improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (S. 493), [26FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2460, Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 105-421), [25FE] Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3888) (H. Rept. 105-801), [8OC] Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3844) (H. Rept. 105-768), [2OC] Wireless Telephone Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2460) (H. Rept. 105-418), [24FE] TELEVISION related term(s) News Media; Public Broadcasting; Telecommunications Bills and resolutions Antitrust policy: treatment of video programming for multichannel distribution (see H.R. 3559), [26MR] Business and industry: promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace (see H.R. 4352), [29JY] Commission for the Future of Public Broadcasting: establish (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] Computers: ensure that digital data services are made widely available (see H.R. 4802), [10OC] Consumers: eliminate the sunset of consumer price protections on cable programming services (see H.R. 3258), [25FE] Copyrights: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 3210), [12FE] (see H.R. 4449), [6AU] (see H.R. 4675), [1OC] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4067), [16JN] FCC: eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see H.R. 3171), [5FE] Tariff: televisions (see H.R. 3602), [31MR] Telecommunications: require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to establish policies governing access to material that is inappropriate for children (see H.R. 3442), [11MR] USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America'' to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University Slavics Collection (see H.R. 4083), [18JN] Messages Corp. for Public Broadcasting Report: President Clinton, [25FE], [29JY] Reports filed Collection of Fees Relative to the Making of Motion Pictures, Television Productions, and Sound Tracks in National Parks and Recreation Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2993) (H. Rept. 105-678), [5AU] Multichannel Video Competition and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [30JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2921) (H. Rept. 105-661), [10SE] TENENOFF, RICK Bills and resolutions Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission (organization) workers held hostage (see H. Con. Res. 277), [14MY] TENNESSEE Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Reports filed Jere Cooper Federal Building, Dyersburg, TN: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2730) (H. Rept. 105-517), [7MY] TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Bills and resolutions Georgia: transfer ownership and management of Blue Ridge, Nottely, and Chatuge Lakes to the Dept. of the Army (see H.R. 4462), [6AU] Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: transfer administrative jurisdiction to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3689), [1AP] Power resources: provide a transition to market-based rates for power sold by the TVA and Federal Power Marketing Administration (see H.R. 3518), [19MR] [[Page 3180]] TERRITORIES (U.S.) Bills and resolutions Dept. of Education: conduct a study on the availability of educational instruction in the English language to student citizens in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 4766), [9OC] Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self- determination (see H. Res. 494), [24JN] Northern Mariana Islands: provide for a nonvoting delegate to the House of Representatives (see H.R. 4510), [6AU] Political campaigns: clarify right of U.S. nationals to make contributions to candidates for Federal office (see H.R. 3836), [12MY] Puerto Rico: exempt retirement income from pension plans from nonresident taxation (see H.R. 3969), [22MY] ------require Dept. of the Treasury report on Federal program costs, revenues, and taxation of residents (see H.R. 4769), [9OC] ------self-determination (H.R. 856), consideration (see H. Res. 376), [3MR] States: provide medical assistance to certain legal immigrant children and increase allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4323), [23JY] Virgin Islands: allow self-determination of number of members on the legislature and number of such members constituting a quorum (see H.R. 4313), [23JY] ------commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S. Independence Day (see H. Res. 487), [23JN] (see H. Res. 495), [25JN] ------establish the District Court of the Virgin Islands as a Federal court (see H.R. 3642), [1AP] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] Reports filed Clarify Guam's Local Judicial Structure and the Office of Attorney General: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2370) (H. Rept. 105-742), [24SE] Commitment to Guam To Increase Self-Government Consistent With Self-Determination: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Res. 494) (H. Rept. 105-751), [28SE] Consideration of H.R. 856, United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 105-426), [3MR] TERRORISM related term(s) Crime Bills and resolutions Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (see H. Res. 523), [9SE] Algeria: human rights violations (see H. Res. 374), [2MR] Courts: permit claims in U.S. courts against foreign countries which are sponsors of international terrorism, or where no extradition treaty or other remedies exist (see H.R. 3848), [12MY] Crime: relief for American victims of terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 220), [12FE] Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international law relative to the former Yugoslavia (see H.R. 4660), [1OC] Foreign policy: allow attachment of certain property of foreign states in execution of judgements for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 4292), [21JY] Government: nullify effect of certain provisions of various Executive orders (see H.R. 4861), [20OC] GSA: Federal Protective Service reform (see H.R. 4034), [10JN] Immigration: deport aliens who associate with known terrorists (see H.R. 4698), [5OC] ------extend the visa processing period for diversity applicants whose processing was suspended due to embassy bombings (see H.R. 4821), [13OC] Kaczynski, David R. and Patrik, Linda E.: exclude from taxation any portion of rewards donated to victims of the Unabomber or used for attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4689), [2OC] National Commission on Terrorism: establish (see H.R. 4536), [9SE] Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 245), [17MR] Nuclear weapons: establish policy of nonproliferation (see H.R. 3333), [4MR] Messages National Emergency Relative to Terrorism Committed To Disrupt Middle East Peace Process: President Clinton, [28JA], [21JY] TEXAS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] Bills and resolutions Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] Courts: provide for additional place of holding court for the Austin Division of the Western Judicial District (see H.R. 4428), [6AU] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] El Camino Real de los Tejas: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 4724), [7OC] El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 3803), [6MY] Fort Bliss, TX: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 253), [26MR] Public lands: use of alternative arrangements for windstorm- damaged national forests and grasslands in Texas (see H.R. 4345), [29JY] Reynaldo G. Garza-Filemon B. Vela, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (see H.R. 3675), [1AP] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: grant congressional consent (H.R. 629), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 511), [28JY] Water: authorize prepayment of amounts due under a water reclamation project contract for the Canadian River Project (see H.R. 3687), [1AP] Conference reports Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629), [16JY] Motions Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), [12MY] Reports filed Fort Davis National Historic Site Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3047) (H. Rept. 105-669), [3AU] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-652), [28JY] TEXAS LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT CONSENT ACT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 629, provisions, [12MY] Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 629): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 511), [28JY] Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 629), [16JY] Motions Enact (H.R. 629), [12MY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-653), [28JY] TEXTILE INDUSTRY AND FABRICS Bills and resolutions American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (see H.R. 3377), [5MR] Foreign trade: clarify rules of origin for certain textile products (see H.R. 4526), [9SE] Silk: modify marketing of certain silk products and containers (see H.R. 3294), [26FE] Tariff: textile industry and water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3343), [5MR] (see H.R. 3486), [18MR] ------textile industry chemicals (see H.R. 3349), [5MR] (see H.R. 3492), [18MR] ------weaving machines (see H.R. 3289), [26FE] ------wool fabrics (see H.R. 4358), [30JY] THEISSEN, CHESTER G. Bills and resolutions Medal of Honor: waive time limitations specified by law in order to award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3245), [12FE] THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES see Developing Countries THOMAS, WILLIAM M. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] Dept. of HHS: provide additional exceptions to the imposition of civil money penalties in cases of payments to beneficiaries (see H.R. 3511), [19MR] Endangered Species Act: reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 4554), [11SE] ------reform liability provisions relative to civil and criminal penalties (see H.R. 4555), [11SE] ------reform regulatory process (see H.R. 4556), [11SE] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3748), [29AP] House of Representatives: permit official photographs to be taken while the House is in session (see H. Res. 577), [5OC] Kern County, CA: convey Forest Service property in exchange for county lands suitable for inclusion in Sequoia National Forest (see H.R. 4023), [9JN] Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 3790), [5MY] Medicare: revise certain payment limits for health services (see H.R. 4567), [15SE] Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3485), [18MR] (see H.R. 3581), [30MR] Tariff: clarify review policies for certain antidumping cases (see H.R. 3432), [10MR] ------electromagnets (see H.R. 4387), [3AU] ------purified terephthalic acid (see H.R. 3501), [18MR] Taxation: clarify the income and gift tax consequences of catching and returning record home run baseballs (see H.R. 4522), [9SE] Veterans: improve access to health care services for certain Medicare-eligible veterans (see H.R. 3828), [12MY] Reports filed Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 105-457), [23MR] FEC Appropriations: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3748) (H. Rept. 105-606), [25JN] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] THOMAS COLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 105-695), [9SE] THOMASVILLE, GA Bills and resolutions Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper Station: designate (see H.R. 4661), [1OC] THOMPSON, BENNIE G. (a Representative from Mississippi) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior: study effects of double-crested cormorants on commercial and recreational fish species and prepare population management strategy (see H.R. 4754), [8OC] [[Page 3181]] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] Poultry Products Inspection Act: cover certain birds for use as human food (see H.R. 4828), [13OC] Public welfare programs: disregard payment of earned income tax credits in determining eligibility for the temporary assistance for needy families program, SSI, Medicaid, and public housing programs (see H.R. 4818), [12OC] Taxation: employer credits for expenses of providing child care services to employees (see H.R. 4782), [9OC] THORNBERRY, WILLIAM M. ``MAC'' (a Representative from Texas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: establish a unified command for joint forces responsible for providing ready joint forces to regional combatant commands (see H.R. 3845), [12MY] Dept. of State: establish an independent nonpartisan review panel to assess efforts to fulfill its mission in the future (see H.R. 4605), [18SE] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] Power resources: management of royalties from Federal and Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases (see H.R. 3334), [4MR] Taxation: increase amount of taxable income which is taxed at the lowest rate (see H.R. 3175), [11FE] Texas: authorize prepayment of amounts due under a water reclamation project contract for the Canadian River Project (see H.R. 3687), [1AP] THRIFT INSTITUTIONS see Financial Institutions THUNE, JOHN R. (a Representative from South Dakota) Bills and resolutions introduced Agricultural Market Transition Act: retroactive lifting of caps on loan rates for marketing assistance loans (see H.R. 4615), [23SE] Agriculture: production flexibility contract payment options (see H.R. 4272), [17JY] Taxation: increase amount of taxable income which is taxed at the lowest rate (see H.R. 3151), [3FE] ------increase personal income tax exemption (see H.R. 3149), [3FE] THURMAN, KAREN L. (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Agricultural Adjustment Act: require comparable requirements on imported and domestic fruits and vegetables under agricultural marketing orders (see H.R. 3335), [4MR] Dept. of the Interior: convey certain mineral interests to Florida and release reversionary interests in four deeds that conveyed certain lands so as to permit the State to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of the lands (see H.R. 4842), [15OC] Insurance: require health insurance issuers to notify participants if a group health plan fails to pay premiums, and provide a conversion option if the plan is terminated (see H.R. 4709), [6OC] Malcom Randall Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, FL: designate (see H.R. 3336), [4MR] Taxation: treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small businesses (see H.R. 4134), [24JN] Water: authorize EPA grants to States to maximize the available water supply and develop alternative water sources (see H.R. 3243), [12FE] TIAHRT, TODD (a Representative from Kansas) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Children and youth: ensure parental access to educational information and curriculum (see H.R. 3189), [11FE] House Rules: require a three-fifths majority on legislation increasing the minimum wage (see H. Res. 496), [25JN] TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY ACT Bills and resolutions Social Security: provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (see H.R. 3433), [11MR] ------provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), consideration (see H. Res. 450), [22MY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3433, Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 105- 553), [22MY] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3433) (H. Rept. 105-537), [18MY] TIJUANA, MEXICO Bills and resolutions Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] Motor vehicles: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory (see H. Res. 595), [13OC] TIMBER see Forests; Lumber Industry; Wood TIME Bills and resolutions Computers: develop a national strategy to resolve the year 2000 problem and ensure that critical public and private services are not disrupted (see H.R. 3968), [22MY] ------encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4355), [30JY] (see H.R. 4455), [6AU] ------ensure U.S. preparation to meet the year 2000 problem (see H.R. 4706), [6OC] (see H.R. 4756), [9OC] ------minimize the disruption of Government and private sector operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 4682), [2OC] ------provide that actions, including ones to recover damages, resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met (see H.R. 4240), [16JY] Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and enhance the authorities of the Chief Information Officer (see H.R. 3280), [26FE] Elections: establish uniform poll closing time for Presidential elections (see H.R. 3153), [4FE] Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union Administration (see H.R. 3116), [28JA] Taxation: treatment of year 2000 computer conversion costs for small businesses (see H.R. 4134), [24JN] Reports filed Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3116) (H. Rept. 105-417), [24FE] U.S. Preparation To Meet the Year 2000 Problem: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-827), [12NO] TOBACCO INDUSTRY see Tobacco Products TOBACCO PRODUCTS Bills and resolutions Children and youth: ban sale of cigarette packages containing small number of cigarettes (see H.R. 3786), [30AP] ------limit access to minors (see H.R. 3474), [17MR] (see H.R. 3474), [23MR] (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] ------prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3298), [26FE] Community development: prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] Courts: settlement of class action lawsuits against tobacco industry and arbitration of attorneys' fees (see H.R. 4375), [31JY] CPSC: promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes (see H.R. 3935), [21MY] Dept. of Agriculture: provide crop insurance, extension services, and administration of price support and quota programs at no expense (see H.R. 3664), [1AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco industry settlement funds for veterans programs (see H. Con. Res. 249), [24MR] ------payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 3948), [22MY] (see H.R. 4070), [17JN] (see H.R. 4220), [15JY] (see H.R. 4374), [31JY] ------use portion of any national tobacco settlement to establish trust fund for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4188), [25JN] Federal aid programs: provide economic assistance to tobacco farmers, workers, and communities dependent on tobacco production with funds contributed by tobacco product manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 3867), [14MY] ------provide market transition assistance for quota owners, tobacco producers, and their communities, and stabilize tobacco quota fluctuations (see H.R. 3264), [25FE] (see H.R. 3437), [11MR] Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act: repeal preemption provision (see H.R. 4498), [6AU] Foreign policy: establish a responsible U.S. international tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco products to children, and establish the American Center on Global Health and Tobacco (see H.R. 3738), [28AP] Government: specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry settlement (see H.J. Res. 109), [11FE] Health: impose restrictions on the sale of cigars (see H.R. 4412), [5AU] ------reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 3868), [14MY] ------waive certain sanctions against States that penalize minors' drivers licenses for purchasing or possessing tobacco products (see H.R. 4159), [25JN] Insurance: allow group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to charge higher premiums to smokers (see H.R. 4600), [18SE] Lawyers and attorneys: limit tobacco settlement attorneys' fees (see H.R. 3907), [20MY] Medicare: provide that funds received from a tobacco industry settlement shall be used for part A (see H.R. 3172), [5FE] Motion pictures: prohibit movies in which a tobacco company has paid to have its tobacco product featured (see H.R. 3457), [12MR] Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to tobacco products (see H.R. 4189), [25JN] States: strengthen efforts to limit access to minors (see H.R. 3655), [1AP] Taxation: disallow deductions for lobbying expenses relative to tobacco policy (see H.R. 4473), [6AU] ------exclude dividends paid by tobacco companies from gross income relative to youth smoking reduction targets (see H.R. 3908), [20MY] TOLEDO, JOSE V. Bills and resolutions Jose V. Toledo U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, San Juan, PR: designate (see H.R. 3263), [25FE] TOMS RIVER, NJ Bills and resolutions Sports: tribute to the Toms River East American Little League team (see H. Res. 524), [9SE] TORRES, ESTEBAN EDWARD (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Kneeling Nun Mountain National Monument: establish (see H. Con. Res. 303), [20JY] TORTURE VICTIMS RELIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3161), [4FE] [[Page 3182]] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), [14SE] TOURIST TRADE Bills and resolutions Alaska: clarify the regulation of Alaskan Guide Pilots conducting air flights (see H.R. 3406), [5MR] Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3740), [28AP] Business and industry: establish a public-private partnership between the U.S. travel and tourism industry and every level of Government to make the U.S. the premiere tourist destination in the world (see H.R. 4631), [25SE] Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 4347), [29JY] Dept. of Transportation: require study and report on certain practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] Foreign countries: prohibit U.S. citizens from traveling through countries where U.S. passports are invalid (see H.R. 3611), [31MR] Forest Service: Recreational Fee Demonstration Program termination (see H.R. 4447), [6AU] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Immigration: extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 391), [24MR] ------personnel and technology funding to increase inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior checkpoints (see H.R. 3679), [1AP] International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy (see H. Res. 425), [7MY] National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see H.R. 4268), [17JY] Ships and vessels: stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise ship trade (see H.R. 4673), [1OC] Taxation: restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 4390), [4AU] Weir Farm National Historic Site: authorize acquisition of additional land for the development of visitor and administrative facilities (see H.R. 3383), [5MR] Motions Immigration: reauthorize Visa Waiver Pilot Program (S. 1178), [25MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2578, Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and Collect Data Relative to Number of Nonimmigrants Residing in the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 105-461), [24MR] TOWNS, EDOLPHUS (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of HHS: collection of information relative to the use of mentally disabled children and individuals in biomedical and behavioral research (see H.R. 4135), [24JN] Federal aid programs: State eligibility for bonuses under the temporary assistance to needy families block grants relative to child poverty rates (see H.R. 4692), [2OC] Medicare: reimbursement for nurse-midwife services and free- standing birth centers (see H.R. 4872), [20OC] Nursing facilities: permit certain paid staff to provide feeding and hydration assistance to residents and ensure that individuals with a history of patient or resident abuse or criminal convictions are not employed (see H.R. 4804), [10OC] Office of Inspector General Oversight Council: establish (see H.R. 4676), [1OC] Paraga, Dobroslav: support efforts to bring about increased respect for democratic and human rights in Croatia (see H. Res. 375), [2MR] Turkmenistan: support assistance to build pipelines relative to resumption of natural gas exports (see H. Con. Res. 349), [10OC] TOXIC WASTE see Hazardous Substances TRADE ACT Bills and resolutions Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration (see H.J. Res. 120), [4JN] TRADE DEFICIT see Foreign Trade TRADEMARK ACT Bills and resolutions Trademarks: amend to provide protection for trade dress (see H.R. 3163), [5FE] TRADEMARK ANTICOUNTERFEITING ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3891) (H. Rept. 105-650), [28JY] TRADEMARKS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] Bills and resolutions Business and industry: protection against dilution (see H.R. 3119), [28JA] Crime: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (see H.R. 3891), [19MY] Patent and Trademark Office: funding for salaries and expenses (see H.R. 3723), [23AP] Trademark Act: amend to provide protection for trade dress (see H.R. 3163), [5FE] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Reports filed Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] Patent and Trademark Office Salaries and Expenses Funding: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3723) (H. Rept. 105- 528), [12MY] Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3891) (H. Rept. 105-650), [28JY] TRAFICANT, JAMES A., JR. (a Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions introduced Aviation: install enhanced vision technologies to replace and enhance conventional lighting systems with respect to airport improvement projects (see H.R. 3463), [12MR] Capitol Police: increase mandatory retirement age (see H.R. 4415), [5AU] Families and domestic relations: establish a national registry for persons who provide intercountry adoption services (see H.R. 4677), [1OC] GSA: Federal Protective Service reform (see H.R. 4034), [10JN] House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H. Res. 598), [14OC] Korczak, Boris: recognize and compensate for intelligence gathering services rendered during the cold war (see H.R. 3136), [28JA] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] Political campaigns: permit businesses and labor organizations to stage public debates between Presidential candidates if all candidates who are eligible for Federal matching payments are invited (see H.R. 4310), [22JY] Taxation: require advance notice and judicial consent before seizure and exclude civil damages for unauthorized collection actions from income (see H.R. 3277), [25FE] TRAILS Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] El Camino Real de los Tejas: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 4724), [7OC] El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 3803), [6MY] Woodbridge, NJ: extend New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail (see H.R. 4527), [9SE] Reports filed National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Assistance Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2186) (H. Rept. 105-459), [24MR] TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Department of Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Roads and Highways; Surface Transportation Board Appointments Amtrak Reform Council, [24FE], [4MR] Conferees: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP], [22AP], [23AP], [6MY] Bills and resolutions Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (see H.R. 3537), [24MR] Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve consumers' access to airline industry information (see H.R. 4742), [8OC] ------enhance competition between airlines and reduce airfares (see H.R. 3160), [4FE] (see H.R. 4577), [16SE] ------liability requirements for air carrier baggage (see H.R. 3337), [5MR] ------prohibit sale of international routes (see H.R. 4547), [10SE] ------public charter operations at certain reliever airports (see H.R. 3380), [5MR] ------require congressional approval of civil aviation bilateral agreements (see H.R. 3741), [28AP] ------tribute to individuals who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology (see H. Con. Res. 319, 319), [5AU] Clean Air Act: proposed rulemaking relative to the transport, in the eastern U.S., of ozone pollution and oxides of nitrogen (see H.R. 3690), [1AP] (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] Dept. of Transportation: assess available technologies for establishing a system to access motor vehicle driving records (see H.R. 3555), [25MR] ------Aviation Insurance Program authorization (see H.R. 4058), [16JN] ------collection of user fees for navigational assistance services (see H.R. 3674), [1AP] ------conduct a study on improving the safety of persons present at roadside emergencies (see H.R. 4171), [25JN] ------require study and report on certain practices by airlines which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare information (see H.R. 3704), [22AP] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4328), [24JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration (see H. Res. 510), [28JY] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 605), [20OC] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4328), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 354), [20OC] District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] FAA: reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 4057), [16JN] Fastener Quality Act: coverage of certain aircraft fasteners (see H.R. 3824), [11MY] Federal Aviation Research and Evaluation Board: establish (see H.R. 3312), [3MR] George Washington Memorial Parkway: prohibit construction of new facilities and structures along certain parts (see H.R. 4334), [24JY] [[Page 3183]] Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 104), return to Senate (see H. Res. 379), [5MR] Local government: provide that certain intermodal transportation facilities not be exempt from local zoning ordinances (see H.R. 3468), [17MR] Motor vehicles: allow income tax credit for use of certain clean- burning fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] National objectives: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration (see H. Res. 405), [31MR] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 449), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), corrections in enrollment of conference report (see H. Con. Res. 282), [22MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), technical corrections (see H.R. 3978), [3JN] New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 3754), [29AP] Nonprofit organizations: exempt from certain liability requirements relative to rights-of-way on public lands (see H.R. 3187), [11FE] Petroleum: prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3847), [12MY] Public welfare programs: guarantee loans and provide State grants to finance transportation services for welfare recipients, and establish preferences for Federal contractors that hire welfare recipients (see H.R. 3638), [1AP] Railroads: authorize activities under Federal railroad safety laws (see H.R. 3805), [7MY] ------ensure effective competition by improving regulation of rates and abandoned lines (see H.R. 4488), [6AU] ------permit State and local governments to adopt or enforce certain speed limits for trains (see H.R. 3812), [7MY] Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see H.R. 4635), [25SE] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), consideration (see H. Res. 344), [3FE] ------designate (S. 1575), consideration (see H. Res. 349), [4FE] ------require use of full name on new signs (see H.R. 4014), [5JN] Safety: continue certain preclearance and inspection activities to enhance the safety of air transit and vessel passengers (see H.R. 4819), [13OC] Ships and vessels: stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise ship trade (see H.R. 4673), [1OC] Taxation: allow cash payment to Federal employees in lieu of parking benefits (see H.R. 4777), [9OC] ------allow income tax credit for use of certain clean-burning motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 3376), [5MR] ------allow tax credit for public transportation expenses (see H.R. 3178), [11FE] ------encourage production and use of electric vehicles (see H.R. 3877), [14MY] ------lower exclusion percentage of deductions for medical care expenses (see H.R. 3449), [12MR] ------repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] ------restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 4390), [4AU] ------treatment of commercial aviation to and from airports located on sparsely populated islands (see H.R. 4703), [5OC] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: repeal the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (see H.R. 4466), [6AU] Urban areas: continuation of operating assistance for small transit operators (see H.R. 4384), [3AU] Conference reports Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 4328), [19OC] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400), [22MY] Motions Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4328), [15SE] National objectives: funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), [20MY], [21MY] ------funding for Federal-aid highways, (H.R. 2400), conference report, [22MY] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), [4FE] Reports filed Airline Service Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept. 105-822), [15OC] Aviation Insurance Program Authorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4058) (H. Rept. 105-632), [17JY] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [25MR] ------Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-467), [27MR] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2400, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 105-552), [22MY] Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 605) (H. Rept. 105-826), [20OC] Consideration of H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 405) (H. Rept. 105-476), [31MR] Consideration of H.R. 2625, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 344) (H. Rept. 105-411), [3FE] Consideration of H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 105-651), [28JY] Consideration of S. 1575, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 349) (H. Rept. 105-414), [4FE] Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-825), [19OC] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105-648), [24JY] FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4057) (H. Rept. 105-639), [20JY] Fastener Quality Act Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574), [9JN] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 105-477), [1AP] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-408), [3FE] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2400) (H. Rept. 105-550), [22MY] TRASH see Refuse Disposal TRAVEL see Tourist Trade TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] Bills and resolutions Aviation: require congressional approval of civil aviation bilateral agreements (see H.R. 3741), [28AP] Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish support program for victims of torture (see H.R. 3161), [4FE] ------implementation (see H.R. 4308), [22JY] Dept. of Energy: purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with Estonia (see H.R. 4749), [8OC] ------approve international fishery agreement with Latvia (see H.R. 3460), [12MR] ------approve international fishery agreement with Lithuania (see H.R. 4750), [8OC] ------approve international fishery agreement with Poland (see H.R. 3461), [12MR] ------approve international fishery agreement with Poland (H.R. 3461), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 352), [15OC] Foreign countries: provide for a judicial and administrative remedy for disputes arising under certain agreements (see H.R. 3578), [27MR] Foreign trade: consolidate and enhance trade adjustment assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance programs (see H.R. 4733), [8OC] ------engage in negotiations with Chile to conclude a free trade agreement in the absence of fast track authority (see H. Con. Res. 348), [10OC] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (see H.R. 4607), [23SE] ------establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (see H. Res. 553), [24SE] ------require the President to report to Congress on any selective embargo on agricultural commodities (see H.R. 3654), [1AP] (see H.R. 4647), [26SE] Global warming: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track procedures (see H. Res. 488), [23JN] (see H. Res. 497), [25JN] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 2863), consideration (see H. Res. 521), [9SE] India: condemn nuclear tests (see H. Res. 439), [14MY] Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, but grant national interest waiver (see H.J. Res. 114), [4MR] ------renegotiation of extradition treaty so that the possibility of capital punishment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects to the U.S. (see H. Res. 381), [5MR] NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy (see H.R. 3540), [24MR] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 4327), [24JY] (see H.R. 4402), [5AU] Nuclear weapons: establish policy of nonproliferation (see H.R. 3333), [4MR] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] ------take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3147), [3FE] Tariff: clarify review policies for certain antidumping cases (see H.R. 3432), [10MR] Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck factory (see H. Res. 595), [13OC] Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican citizens (H.R. 2538), consideration (see H. Res. 522), [9SE] WHO: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory to the Guidelines for Drug Donations (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] [[Page 3184]] World Trade Organization: establish negotiating objectives relative to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession of State trading regimes (see H.R. 4288), [21JY] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Messages Dayton Accords Implementation Policy Report: President Clinton, [29JY] Nuclear Weapons Testing in India: President Clinton, [13MY] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] U.S.-Estonia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S.-Latvia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [3FE] U.S.-Lithuania Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [14OC] U.S.-Poland Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [5FE] Reports filed Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] Consideration of H.R. 2538, Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 105- 699), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105- 745), [24SE] Consideration of H.R. 2863, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 105-698), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 4761, Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105- 805), [9OC] Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2538) (H. Rept. 105-594), [23JN] International Fishery Agreement With Latvia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 105-613), [14JY] Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2863) (H. Rept. 105-542), [19MY] Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), [16JY] TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: refund of certain customs duty deposits (see H.R. 3483), [17MR] TRINITY RIVER BASIN FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3973), [22MY] TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2870): consideration (see H. Res. 388), [17MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2870, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 388) (H. Rept. 105-449), [17MR] Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), [16MR] TRUCKING INDUSTRY related term(s) Cargo Transportation Bills and resolutions New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 3754), [29AP] Taxation: exempt auxiliary power units from excise tax imposed on heavy trucks (see H.R. 3275), [25FE] TRUTH IN LENDING ACT Bills and resolutions Consumers: prevent credit card issuers from implementing unreasonable practices or penalties against card holders who pay balances in full (see H.R. 4410), [5AU] TUCKER ACT see Real Estate TUCKER ACT SHUFFLE RELIEF ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 992), consideration (H. Res. 382) [10MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 992, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 382) (H. Rept. 105-430), [10MR] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 992) (H. Rept. 105-424), [3MR] TURKEY, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 252), [26MR] Messages Investigation of the Whereabouts of U.S. Citizens Who Have Been Missing From Cyprus: President Clinton, [22MY] TURKMENISTAN, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Power resources: support assistance to build pipelines relative to resumption of natural gas exports (see H. Con. Res. 349), [10OC] TURNER, JIM (a Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions introduced Medicare: reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 4646), [26SE] Taxation: reduce amortization period for reforestation expenditures and increase the maximum amount of such expenditures (see H.R. 4509), [6AU] TUSKEGEE, AL Bills and resolutions Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4211), [14JY] TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY Bills and resolutions Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4211), [14JY] U.S. ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY see Arms Control; Arms Control and Disarmament Agency U.S. CAPITOL PRESERVATION COMMISSION Appointments Members, [24MR], [21AP] U.S. COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION REFORM Bills and resolutions Recommendations: implement (see H.R. 3904), [20MY] U.S. ENRICHMENT CORP. Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: employment and economic assistance to workers and communities at the Piketon, OH, and Paducah, KY, uranium enrichment plants (see H.R. 3923), [20MY] ------ensure that U.S. Enrichment Corp. funding for disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 4215), [14JY] (see H.R. 4234), [15JY] ------purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] U.S. ENRICHMENT CORPORATION PRIVATIZATION ACT Bills and resolutions Dept. of Energy: purchase of Russian uranium from dismantled nuclear warheads (see H.R. 3941), [21MY] U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Bills and resolutions Endangered Species Act: transfer enforcement functions of the National Marine Fisheries Service to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see H.R. 4335), [24JY] Hunting and trapping: authorize electronic issuance of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps (see H.R. 4803), [10OC] ------use receipts from the sale of migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps to promote additional stamp purchases (see H.R. 4248), [16JY] Lake County, OR: land exchange (see H.R. 3569), [26MR] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (H.R. 512), consideration (see H. Res. 427), [12MY] Wildlife: approve a permit required for importation of certain wildlife items taken in Tajikistan (see H.R. 4760), [9OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 512, New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] U.S. INFORMATION AGENCY related term(s) Department of State Appointments Conferees: H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, [10MR] Bills and resolutions Children and youth: repeal authority for administration of an au pair program (see H.R. 3092), [27JA] Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 385), [11MR] Television: make available the program ``Window on America'' to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University Slavics Collection (see H.R. 4083), [18JN] Conference reports Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), [10MR] Messages Veto of H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: President Clinton, [21OC] Reports filed Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 285) (H. Rept. 105-434), [11MR] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), [10MR] UGANDA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Children and youth: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 309), [24JY] UKRAINE Bills and resolutions Ukrainian Famine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), [24JN] USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America'' to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University Slavics Collection (see H.R. 4083), [18JN] Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [6MY] UNDERWOOD, ROBERT A. (a Delegate from Guam) Bills and resolutions introduced Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self- determination (see H. Res. 494), [24JN] India: condemn nuclear tests (see H. Res. 439), [14MY] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn launching of ballistic missile in Japanese air space (see H. Res. 554), [24SE] Northern Mariana Islands: provide for a nonvoting delegate to the House of Representatives (see H.R. 4510), [6AU] UNEMPLOYMENT related term(s) Employment Bills and resolutions Employment: eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to loss of adequate child care (see H.R. 4702), [5OC] [[Page 3185]] ------eligibility for compensation for individuals leaving employment relative to victimization by sexual harassment (see H.R. 4701), [5OC] Native Americans: transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see H.R. 4087), [18JN] NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (see H.R. 3246), [24FE] ------treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees (H.R. 3246), consideration (see H. Res. 393), [25MR] Public welfare programs: clarify and improve public assistance and benefits for noncitizens (see H.R. 4558), [14SE] States: expand eligibility for, and strengthen administrative financing of, the unemployment compensation program and improve the solvency of State accounts in the Unemployment Trust Fund (see H.R. 3697), [21AP] ------reauthorize self-employment assistance programs (see H.R. 3773), [30AP] Strategic Transitional Employment Program: establish for the long- term unemployed living in poverty in certain identified communities (see H.R. 4097), [19JN] Taxation: improve the collection of Federal unemployment taxes and the provision of such revenues for employment security administration (see H.R. 3684), [1AP] Messages Council of Economic Advisers Report: President Clinton, [11FE] Railroad Retirement Board Report: President Clinton, [3FE], [28SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3246, Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 105-463), [25MR] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3246) (H. Rept. 105- 453), [18MR] Public Assistance and Benefits for Noncitizens Clarification and Improvement: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4558) (H. Rept. 105-735), [22SE] UNION GAP, WA Bills and resolutions Fullbright Park: increase local management and control (see H.R. 3574), [27MR] UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Bills and resolutions Foreign policy: allocation of economic assistance to Northern Ireland and border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 4773), [9OC] Immigration: waive certain inadmissibility grounds for aliens married to U.S. citizens relative to political activity in Ireland or Northern Ireland (see H.R. 4494), [6AU] Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (see H.R. 4293), [21JY] Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn violence and address human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 245), [17MR] UNITED NATIONS Bills and resolutions Afghanistan: establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 227), [26FE] Burma: occupation of seat by a representative of the National League for Democracy (see H. Res. 603), [15OC] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] ------prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] ------support transition to democracy (see H.R. 4655), [29SE] (see H.R. 4664), [1OC] Israel: promote full equality (see H.R. 3236), [12FE] Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police relative to self-determination (see H. Con. Res. 205), [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 235), [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 312), [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 313), [30JY] (see H. Con. Res. 315), [3AU] ------NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Res. 561), [1OC] ------presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 343), [8OC] Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and Verification Commission of the OAS (see H. Con. Res. 222), [12FE] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human rights in the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 364), [12FE] Messages Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro: President Clinton, [11JN], [17JY] National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, [23SE] National Security Interests Relative to Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Clinton, [4MR] U.S. Government Activities in the U.N.: President Clinton, [14SE] Reports filed Withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces From Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Con. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 105-442), [16MR] UNITED STATES-PANAMA PARTNERSHIP ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4858), [20OC] UNITED STATES-PUERTO RICO POLITICAL STATUS ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 856): consideration (see H. Res. 376), [3MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 856, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 376) (H. Rept. 105-426), [3MR] UPPER DELAWARE CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL Bills and resolutions Authorization: extend (see H.R. 3929), [21MY] UPTON, FRED (a Representative from Michigan) Appointments Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [12MY] Bills and resolutions introduced Carl D. Pursell Post Office, Plymouth, MI: designate (see H.R. 3808), [7MY] Hazardous substances: increase funding for poison control centers and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access (see H.R. 3862), [13MY] National Sea Grant College Program Act: exclude Lake Champlain from the definition of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 3260), [25FE] (see H.R. 3544), [24MR] Tobacco products: limit access to minors (see H.R. 3889), [14MY] URBAN AREAS related term(s) Rural Areas Appointments Conferees: S. 2206, Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act, [24SE] Bills and resolutions Children and youth: provide grants to organizations to develop youth intervention models (see H.R. 3607), [31MR] Clean Air Act: modify application of certain provisions relative to inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4157), [25JN] Community development: designation of empowerment zones (see H.R. 4629), [25SE] ------prohibit funding for any facility to be used primarily for distribution or use of tobacco products (see H.R. 4796), [10OC] ------provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones (see H.R. 3622), [1AP] Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3617), [1AP] Community Services Block Grant Program: establish demonstration projects to determine the effects of asset-based welfare policies (see H.R. 4254), [16JY] ------reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3880), [14MY] (see H.R. 4271), [17JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area (see H.R. 4391), [4AU] District of Columbia: allow Washington Convention Center Authority to finance revenue bonds to construct new convention center (see H.R. 4237), [16JY] ------designate as empowerment zone and modify tax treatment of residents (see H.R. 3329), [4MR] ------improve adoption system (see H.R. 4792), [10OC] ------reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] ------scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), consideration (see H. Res. 413), [29AP] Education: assist urban and rural local education agencies in raising the academic achievement of all students (see H.R. 3813), [7MY] ------provide flexibility to local agencies that develop voluntary public and private parental choice programs (see H.R. 3742), [28AP] FAA: address aircraft noise problems of Queens and Long Island, NY (see H.R. 3952), [22MY] ------address aircraft noise problems of Staten Island, NY (see H.R. 4866), [20OC] Health: develop and implement integrated cockroach management programs in urban communities to reduce health risks to residents, especially children, suffering from asthma and asthma-related illnesses (see H.R. 3897), [19MY] Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban conservation and recreation programs (see H.R. 4467), [6AU] Postal Service: require any city completely surrounded by another city to have its own ZIP Code (see H.R. 4429), [6AU] States: provide tax credits for contributions to charitable organizations relative to delivery of welfare services (see H.R. 4255), [16JY] Taxation: designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] ------designate top performing enterprise communities as empowerment zones (see H.R. 4212), [14JY] ------provide additional incentives for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses within empowerment zones (see H.R. 3466), [16MR] Transportation: continuation of operating assistance for small transit operators (see H.R. 4384), [3AU] Unemployment: establish the Strategic Transitional Employment Program for the long-term unemployed living in poverty in certain identified communities (see H.R. 4097), [19JN] Conference reports Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206), [6OC] Motions District of Columbia: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502), [30AP], [4MY] Reports filed Airline Service Improvement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2748) (H. Rept. 105-822), [15OC] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act: Committee of Conference (S. 2206) (H. Rept. 105-788), [6OC] [[Page 3186]] Community Services Block Grant Program Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 4271) (H. Rept. 105-686), [7AU] Consideration of S. 1502, District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 413) (H. Rept. 105-501), [29AP] Health Professional Shortage Area Nursing Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2759) (H. Rept. 105-668), [3AU] URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOVERY ACT Bills and resolutions Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS ACT Bills and resolutions Foreign trade: clarify rules of origin for certain textile products (see H.R. 4526), [9SE] URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS COMPLIANCE ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] Enact (H.R. 4761): consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4761, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105-805), [9OC] UTAH Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Interior: purchase of the Wilcox ranch in Eastern Utah for management as a wildlife habitat (see H.R. 4289), [21JY] Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see H.R. 4263), [17JY] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] Howard C. Nielson Post Office Building, Provo, UT: designate (see H.R. 3120), [28JA] Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] Public lands: boundary adjustment of Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Mount Naomi Wilderness to correct faulty land survey and to convey land that was subject to the faulty survey (see H.R. 4320), [23JY] ------land exchange (see H.R. 3830), [12MY] San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 3625), [1AP] San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3625), [1AP] Water: settlement of the reserved water rights of the Shivwits and construction of certain water projects (see H.R. 4746), [8OC] Reports filed Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] Monumental Abuse--The Clinton Administration's Campaign of Misinformation in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Rept. 105-824), [16OC] San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area and San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area Establishment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3625) (H. Rept. 105-685), [7AU] Utah Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3830) (H. Rept. 105-598), [24JN] UTILITIES see Public Utilities VACANCIES ACT see Federal Employees Bills and resolutions Dept. of Justice: clarify method for filling vacancies subject to Senate confirmation (see H.R. 3420), [10MR] VANS see Common Carriers VELA, FILEMON B., SR. Bills and resolutions Reynaldo G. Garza-Filemon B. Vela, Sr., U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (see H.R. 3675), [1AP] VELAZQUEZ, NYDIA M. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions introduced SBA: women's business centers funding (see H.R. 4078), [18JN] VENTO, BRUCE F. (a Representative from Minnesota) Bills and resolutions introduced Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3617), [1AP] Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 4838), [14OC] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct Stand Down events and establish a pilot program that will provide for an annual Stand Down event in each State (see H.R. 4362), [30JY] Income: establish protections for recipients of Federal payments made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4311), [22JY] Public lands: require congressional approval before entering into certain agreements or arrangements (see H.R. 4122), [23JN] Taxation: reduce individual tax preparation time (see H. Con. Res. 241), [11MR] VERMONT Appointments Conferees: H.R. 629, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act, [12MY] Bills and resolutions Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: designate (see H.R. 4671), [1OC] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: grant congressional consent (H.R. 629), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 511), [28JY] Conference reports Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629), [16JY] Motions Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R. 629), [12MY] Reports filed Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-630), [16JY] ------Committee on Rules (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-652), [28JY] VESSEL HULL DESIGN PROTECTION ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 105-436), [11MR] VETERANS Bills and resolutions Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans: repeal the provision of law requiring termination (see H.R. 3752), [29AP] American GI Forum of the U.S. (nonprofit corporation): grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3843), [12MY] Arlington, VA: provide location for construction of Air Force veterans memorial (see H.R. 4817), [12OC] Arlington National Cemetery: disclosure of identity of any individual for whom a waiver of eligibility requirements for interment is granted (see H.R. 3089), [27JA] ------enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 3145), [3FE] (see H.R. 3211), [12FE] ------establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial (see H.R. 3252), [24FE] Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4586), [16SE] ------conversion period for former members from Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance policy to a Veterans' Group Life Insurance policy (see H.R. 4115), [23JN] ------prohibit awarding of the Purple Heart to persons convicted of a capital crime (see H.R. 3970), [22MY] Bataan Death March: provide additional compensation to survivors (see H.R. 3818), [7MY] Benefits: determine the amount of certain benefits relative to the accrual period prior to death (see H.R. 4027), [10JN] Cemeteries and funerals: increase burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans (see H.R. 4708), [6OC] Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4602), [18SE] Clay, Lucius D.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 346), [3FE] Court of Veterans Appeals: provide for a staggered judicial retirement option to avoid large case backlogs and rename to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (see H.R. 3212), [12FE] Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3613), [31MR] ------assure a minimum size for honor guard details at funerals of veterans (see H.R. 3653), [1AP] ------exclude monthly insurance benefits in determining the income of certain surviving spouses of military retirees (see H.R. 4582), [16SE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco industry settlement funds for veterans programs (see H. Con. Res. 249), [24MR] ------authorize medical facility projects and leases (see H.R. 3603), [31MR] ------conduct Stand Down events and establish a pilot program that will provide for an annual Stand Down event in each State (see H.R. 4362), [30JY] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (see H.R. 4110), [23JN] ------cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and improvements in education, (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] ------determination of service connection for certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 3279), [26FE] ------direct payment of attorneys' fees in awards of past-due benefits (see H.R. 3444), [12MR] ------establish a chiropractic services division (see H.R. 4421), [6AU] ------establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area (see H.R. 4391), [4AU] ------establish certain presumptions of service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 4036), [11JN] ------extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise research priorities relative to certain service-related health consequences (see H.R. 3980), [3JN] ------improve access of veterans to emergency medical care in non- Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facilities (see H.R. 4758), [9OC] ------payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 3948), [22MY] (see H.R. 4070), [17JN] (see H.R. 4220), [15JY] (see H.R. 4374), [31JY] ------payment of monthly educational assistance benefits to veterans enrolled at educational institutions during periods between terms (see H.R. 4537), [10SE] ------reimburse veterans enrolled in the veterans health care system for the cost of emergency care or services received in non-Dept. facilities (see H.R. 3702), [22AP] ------require notification and allow local law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes and search for missing patients at VA medical facilities (see H.R. 4609), [23SE] ------use of voluntary separation incentives to reduce employment levels (see H.R. 4705), [6OC] ------use portion of any national tobacco settlement to establish trust fund for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service (see H.R. 4188), [25JN] Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled [[Page 3187]] while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4847), [16OC] Diseases: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected with respect to radiation-exposed veterans (see H.R. 4368), [31JY] ------presumption of service connection for hepatitis C in certain veterans (see H.R. 4751), [8OC] Education: conduct ceremonies and other activities in public schools relative to the sacrifice and commitment of veterans (see H. Con. Res. 333), [2OC] Employment: enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States, private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies abroad (see H.R. 3213), [12FE] Flags--U.S.: furnishing of burial flags to certain deceased members of the Selected Reserve (see H.R. 3668), [1AP] Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY: designate (see H.R. 4385), [3AU] Health: extend priority health care to those who received nasopharyngeal radium irradiation treatments while in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4367), [31JY] ------limit disclosure in connection with health care coverage and prohibit discrimination in employment based on genetic information (see H.R. 3299), [26FE] Housing: increase the amount of assistance for specially adapted housing for disabled veterans (see H.R. 3619), [1AP] ------make permanent the eligibility of former members of the Selected Reserve for veterans housing loans (see H.R. 4016), [9JN] Income: exclude judgment or settlement amounts received from damage claims against the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in determining annual income (see H.R. 3515), [19MR] ------exemption from the requirement that all Federal payments be made by electronic funds transfer (see H.R. 4405), [5AU] ------permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 3434), [11MR] ------repeal retired pay computation formula applicable to certain veterans (see H.R. 4696), [5OC] Insurance: payment of certain group life insurance benefits to terminally ill individuals (see H.R. 3993), [4JN] Iraq: adjudication and payment of certain claims against Iraq and priority for veterans filing such claims (see H.R. 3484), [18MR] Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (see H.R. 3188), [11FE] (see H.R. 4752), [8OC] Malcom Randall Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, FL: designate (see H.R. 3336), [4MR] Medicare: allow certain military retirees and their dependents a special enrollment period to qualify for TRICARE demonstration sites (see H.R. 4160), [25JN] ------enhance and expand special enrollment periods for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 3863), [13MY] ------improve access to health care services for certain Medicare- eligible veterans (see H.R. 3828), [12MY] ------waiver of the late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 4771), [9OC] Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4464), [6AU] Military Retirement Reform Act: restore certain military retirement benefits (see H.R. 4669), [1OC] Monuments and memorials: establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to honor veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Con. Res. 242), [12MR] ------prohibit the return of veterans memorial objects to foreign nations without congressional authorization (see H.R. 3645), [1AP] Motor vehicles: increase the amount of assistance for providing automobiles to certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 3618), [1AP] National Defense Reserve Fleet: conveyance of certain vessels to Ohio War Memorial, Inc. (see H.R. 3823), [7MY] Native American Veterans' Memorial: establish (see H.R. 4064), [16JN] Pearl Harbor Day: treat December 7 in the same manner as Veterans Day for all purposes relative to Federal employment (see H.R. 4815), [12OC] Pensions: termination of certain contributions to the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3107), [27JA] Persian Gulf Conflict: extend priority health care to individuals who served (see H.R. 3571), [27MR] (see H.R. 3661), [1AP] Philippines: allow certain individuals who provided service to the U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines during World War II to receive a reduced SSI benefit after moving back to the Philippines (see H.R. 4716), [7OC] ------provide the same level of health care for Filipino World War II veterans living in the Philippines as those living in the U.S. (see H.R. 4168), [25JN] Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 203), [27JA] Taxation: allow credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 4167), [25JN] ------treatment of flight training expenses reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances (see H.R. 3942), [21MY] Theissen, Chester G.: waive time limitations specified by law in order to award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3245), [12FE] U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 229), [26FE] Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), [5JN] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to former South Vietnamese commandos for their heroism, sacrifice, and service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [30AP] ------tribute to members of the Armed Forces who were injured or lost their lives during the ``Tet Offensive'' (see H. Con. Res. 204), [27JA] ------tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] World War II: commend veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge (see H.J. Res. 132), [8OC] ------computation of retirement benefits for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 4574), [15SE] ------issue the ``Italy'' clasp for the Army Occupation Medal to certain veterans who served in the disputed Italy-Yugoslavia area (see H.R. 3141), [3FE] Messages Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] Reports filed Arlington National Cemetery Interment Eligibility Requirements: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3211) (H. Rept. 105-458), [24MR] Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Projects and Leases Authorization: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3603) (H. Rept. 105-490), [22AP] Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Care and Research Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3980) (H. Rept. 105-626), [15JY] Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation Authorization To Establish a Memorial Dedicated to Soldiers Who Have Died in Foreign Conflicts Other Than Declared Wars: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1608) (H. Rept. 105-753), [28SE] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] Veterans Medicare Access Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] Veterans' Reemployment Rights Relative to States, Private Employers, and Servicemen Employed by U.S. Companies Abroad: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3213) (H. Rept. 105-448), [17MR] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 3039) (H. Rept. 105-447), [17MR] VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION see Department of Veterans Affairs VETERANS BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 4110): Senate amendment (see H. Res. 592), [10OC] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 4110) (H. Rept. 105-627), [15JY] VETERANS DAY Bills and resolutions Pearl Harbor Day: treat December 7 in the same manner as Veterans Day for all purposes relative to Federal employment (see H.R. 4815), [12OC] VETERANS MEDICARE ACCESS IMPROVEMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3828) (H. Rept. 105-793), [7OC] VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS Bills and resolutions Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 203), [27JA] VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Albert Gore, Jr.) Appointments Committee to Escort the President, [27JA] Social Security Advisory Board, [9OC] Bills and resolutions Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign (see H. Con. Res. 308), [24JY] (see H. Res. 514), [31JY] VIETNAM, SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Foreign aid: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (see H.R. 3105), [27JA] (see H.R. 3159), [4FE] Foreign policy: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration (see H.J. Res. 120), [4JN] ------prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance programs (see H.R. 3158), [4FE] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to former South Vietnamese commandos for their heroism, sacrifice, and service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [30AP] ------tribute to members of the Armed Forces who were injured or lost their lives during the ``Tet Offensive'' (see H. Con. Res. 204), [27JA] ------tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] Messages Most-Favored-Nation Status for Vietnam: President Clinton, [3JN] Trade Act Waiver Relative to Vietnam: President Clinton, [11MR] Reports filed Make Trade Relations With Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 105-653), [29JY] VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC. Bills and resolutions Anniversary (see H. Res. 460), [5JN] VIETNAMESE CONFLICT related term(s) War Bills and resolutions Armed Forces: tribute to members who were injured or lost their lives during the ``Tet Offensive'' (see H. Con. Res. 204), [27JA] Heroism: tribute to former South Vietnamese commandos for their heroism, sacrifice, and service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [30AP] Veterans: tribute to POW and MIA's (see H. Res. 356), [11FE] (see H. Res. 360), [12FE] Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), [5JN] VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT Bills and resolutions Domestic violence: establish a national victim notification system (see H.R. 4860), [20OC] [[Page 3188]] Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] VIRGIN ISLANDS Bills and resolutions Brazil: prohibit importation of papayas into the U.S. and certain territories until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 3771), [30AP] Courts: establish the District Court of the Virgin Islands as a Federal court (see H.R. 3642), [1AP] 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act: include District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3673), [1AP] History: commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S. Independence Day (see H. Res. 487), [23JN] (see H. Res. 495), [25JN] Local government: allow self-determination of number of members on the legislature and number of such members constituting a quorum (see H.R. 4313), [23JY] VIRGINIA Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] Dept. of the Interior: limit authority to impose entrance fees for the City Point Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield (see H.R. 3527), [19MR] District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 3971), [22MY] George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain lands (see H.R. 3226), [12FE] George Washington Memorial Parkway: prohibit construction of new facilities and structures along certain parts (see H.R. 4334), [24JY] GSA: assume title to the Lorton Correctional Complex for ultimate disposal of property after closure (see H.R. 4523), [9SE] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), consideration (see H. Res. 344), [3FE] ------designate (S. 1575), consideration (see H. Res. 349), [4FE] ------require use of full name on new signs (see H.R. 4014), [5JN] Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts: rename as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (see H.R. 3957), [22MY] Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge: funding for reconstruction (see H.R. 3525), [19MR] Motions Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625), [4FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2625, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res 344) (H. Rept. 105-411), [3FE] Consideration of S. 1575, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 349) (H. Rept. 105-414), [4FE] National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 105-408), [3FE] VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUADS, INC. Reports filed National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] VISCLOSKY, PETER J. (a Representative from Indiana) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office, East Chicago, IN: designate (see H.R. 4616), [23SE] Dept. of Defense: require additional public education, outreach, and participation relative to the disposal of napalm and certain other materials (see H.R. 3404), [5MR] Health care facilities: assure availability of a non-emergency department physician in certain hospitals (see H.R. 3111), [27JA] VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ACT Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 1853), [8OC] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1853) (H. Rept. 105- 800), [8OC] VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS see Firefighters VOLUNTEER WORKERS related term(s) Community Service Bills and resolutions Appropriations: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 3561), [26MR] Civil liberties: eliminate the requirement that fingerprints be supplied for background checks (see H.R. 3398), [5MR] Fair Labor Standards Act: exempt certain food bank volunteers (see H.R. 3152), [4FE] Machal (organization): tribute to international corps of volunteers for efforts towards Israeli independence (see H. Con. Res. 268), [30AP] Monuments and memorials: authorize the construction of a monument to honor those who have served the Nation's civil defense and emergency management programs (see H.R. 3719), [23AP] Taxation: treatment of real property tax reduction vouchers received by senior citizens in exchange for volunteer work (see H.R. 3841), [12MY] Wildfires: express condolences and support to victims and commend efforts of firefighters in Florida (see H. Con. Res. 298), [16JY] Messages National and Community Service Act Amendments: President Clinton, [19MR] Reports filed National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Con. Res. 171) (H. Rept. 105-539), [18MY] VOTES IN HOUSE Recorded Access to affordable housing and expansion of homeownership opportunities (H. Con. Res. 208): improve, [20JY] Add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of service-connected diseases for veterans (H.R. 559): approve, [14OC] Afghanistan cease fire and transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (H. Con. Res. 218): encourage, [28AP] Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (H.R. 1432): Bereuter amendment (eligibility of Morocco to participate in sub-Saharan Africa trade and investment programs), [11MR] ------Bishop motion to recommit, [11MR] ------consideration (H. Res. 383), [11MR] ------enact, [11MR] ------Waters amendment (eligibility of countries to participate in programs), [11MR] Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (S. 1150): conference report, [4JN] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 446), [22MY] ------consideration of conference report relative to Smith of Oregon point of order (unfunded Federal mandates), [4JN] Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 4101): Bass amendment (limit funding for livestock protection from predatory wildlife), [23JN], [24JN] ------Coburn amendment (prohibit FDA funding of research, development, and approval of any drug for chemical inducement of abortion), [24JN] ------Kaptur motion to instruct conferees (provide crop insurance and emergency loan relief in counties designated Federal disaster areas), [15SE] ------Miller of Florida amendment (regulation of loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets), [24JN] ------Neumann amendment (price supports for peanuts), [23JN] ------Pomeroy motion to recommit conference report, [2OC] ------Royce amendment (Market Access Program funding), [24JN] ------conference report, [2OC] ------making, [24JN] Alternative Dispute Resolution Act (H.R. 3528): enact, [21AP] American victims of terrorism (H. Con. Res. 220): relief, [5MY] Armed Forces carrying out military action against Iraq in and around the Persian Gulf region (H. Res. 612): support, [17DE] Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act (S. 1132): consideration (H. Res. 604), [20OC] ------enact, [15OC] Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 3150): conference report, [9OC] ------consideration (H. Res. 462), [10JN] ------consideration (H. Res. 462), Nadler point of order (unfunded Federal mandates), [10JN] ------consideration (H. Res. 462), previous question, [10JN] ------Conyers motion to recommit, [10JN] ------Delahunt amendment (treatment of credit card debt), [10JN] ------enact, [10JN] ------Gekas amendment (prohibit conversion of non-exempt assets into exempt homestead property within a year of declaring bankruptcy and preserve States' rights to set homestead exemptions), [10JN] ------Nadler amendment (substitute), [10JN] ------Nadler amendment (treatment of small business regulations), [10JN] ------Nadler motion to instruct conferees (prevent credit card issuers from implementing unreasonable practices or penalties against card holders who pay balances in full), [28SE] ------Nadler motion to recommit conference report, [9OC] ------Scott amendment (treatment of recording artists' contracts with recording studios), [10JN] Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act (H.R. 2183): Barr amendment (prohibit use of bilingual voting materials), [31JY] ------Calvert amendment (require that a majority of congressional campaign contributions come from State residents), [30JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] ------consideration (H. Res. 458), [18JN] ------consideration (H. Res. 458), previous question, [18JN] ------DeLay amendment (clarify that certain communications from citizen groups are exempt from express advocacy requirements), [30JY] ------DeLay amendment (clarify the prohibition on use of Federal property for fundraising activities), [20JY] ------Doolittle amendment (application of term ``express advocacy'' relative to communications providing voting records or positions taken by candidates for public office), [14JY] ------Doolittle amendment (substitute), [6AU] ------enact, [6AU] ------English amendment (prohibit bundling of campaign contributions), [31JY] ------Fossella amendment (prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S. citizens), [14JY] ------Gillmor amendment (allow campaign contributions from eligible voters who are employed by foreign subsidiaries or multinational corporations), [19JN] ------Goodlatte amendment (repeal mandate that States provide mail voter registration), [30JY] ------Hefley amendment (prohibit use of Air Force One for fundraising activities), [20JY] ------Horn amendment (allow reduction of postage rates for principal campaign committees of congressional candidates), [31JY] [[Page 3189]] ------Hutchinson amendment (substitute), [6AU] ------Kaptur amendment (establish a FEC clearinghouse of political activities information relative to foreign nationals), [31JY] ------Maloney amendment (establish Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform), [19JN] ------McInnis amendment (prohibit acceptance or solicitation of anything of value to obtain access to certain Federal property), [20JY] ------McIntosh amendment (specify that a communication regarding pending legislation be construed to establish coordination with a candidate), [31JY] ------Northup amendment (prohibit use of currency for purposes of encouraging election day turnout), [20JY] ------Paul amendment (establish minimum ballot petition signature limits and restrict the imposition of signature requirements by States), [30JY] ------Paul amendment (requirements for candidates receiving Federal campaign financing relative to participation in multicandidate forums), [30JY] ------Paxon amendment (itemization of amounts spent by labor organizations), [20JY] ------Peterson of Pennsylvania amendment (establish a system to respond to inquiries about the citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social Security number to register to vote), [30JY] ------Pickering amendment (prohibit use of willful blindness as a defense against violations of foreign contribution ban), [20JY] ------Rohrabacher amendment (partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates whose opponents use large amounts of personal funds), [30JY] ------Shaw amendment (require that a majority of congressional campaign contributions come from State residents), [31JY] ------Shays amendment (substitute), [3AU] ------Smith of Washington amendment (application of term ``express advocacy'' relative to communications providing voting records or positions taken by candidates for public office), [30JY] ------Stearns amendment (allow permanent resident aliens serving in the Armed Forces to make campaign contributions), [31JY] ------Stearns amendment (enforcement of spending limits on Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates receiving public financing), [31JY] ------Stearns amendment (prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S. citizens), [20JY] ------Thomas amendment (invalidate entire legislation if any provision is declared unconstitutional by courts), [19JN] ------White amendment (substitute), [17JN] ------Whitfield amendment (application of term ``express advocacy'' relative to communications providing voting records or positions taken by candidates for public office), [31JY] ------Whitfield amendment (increase contribution limits to candidates by persons other than political action committees), [31JY] ------Wicker amendment (permit States to require photographic identification to vote in a Federal election), [30JY] ------Wicker amendment (prohibit use of White House meals or accommodations for fundraising activities), [20JY] Birth Defects Prevention Act (S. 419): enact, [10MR] Budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284): consideration (H. Res. 455), [4JN] ------Neumann amendment (substitute), [5JN] ------setting forth, [5JN] ------Spratt amendment (substitute), [5JN] Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act (H.R. 2400): consideration (H. Res. 405), [1AP] ------Davis of Illinois amendment (access-to-jobs and reverse commute programs funding), [1AP] ------enact, [1AP] ------Graham amendment (reduce highway and transit projects funding), [1AP] ------Kasich amendment (substitute), [1AP] ------Minge motion to instruct conferees (use of CBO estimates to pay for highways and transit programs), [21MY] ------Obey motion to instruct conferees (highway demonstration projects funding), [21MY] ------Obey motion to instruct conferees (payment of benefits to veterans for smoking-related illnesses caused by nicotine dependence developed during service), [20MY] ------Roukema amendment (replace affirmative action policies with emerging business enterprise programs), [1AP] ------Spratt amendment (substitute), [1AP] Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act (H.R. 2829): enact, [12MY] Bureau of Reclamation conveyance of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, MT, leaseholds (H.R. 3963): terms and conditions, [14OC] Campaign Reform and Election Integrity Act (H.R. 3581): enact, [30MR] Campaign Reporting and Disclosure Act (H.R. 3582): enact, [30MR] Capitol Policemen John M. Gibson's and Jacob J. Chestnut's acts of heroism (H. Con. Res. 311): tribute, [27JY] Care for Police Survivors Act (H.R. 3565): enact, [21AP] Carl D. Pursell Post Office, Plymouth, MI (H.R. 3808): designate, [3JN] Child Custody Protection Act (H.R. 3682): consideration (H. Res. 499), [15JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 499), previous question, [15JY] ------enact, [15JY] ------Scott motion to recommit, [15JY] Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act (H.R. 3494): enact, [11JN], [12OC] ------Sherman amendment (provide for telephone access to the FBI database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sexual offenders), [11JN] Child Support Performance and Incentive Act (H.R. 3130): enact, [5MR] China, Republic of (H. Con. Res. 334): participation in WHO, [10OC] Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) special authority relative to investigation of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (H. Res. 507): provide, [30JY] Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Res. 440): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, [19MY] Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341): Solomon motion to table, [28JA] Committee on House Oversight (House) investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355): Hoyer motion to recommit (strike preamble of resolution), [12FE] ------dismiss, [12FE] Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach President Clinton (H. Res. 581): Boucher motion to recommit, [8OC] ------authorize, [8OC] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) (H. Res. 463): consideration (H. Res. 476), previous question, [18JN] ------establish, [18JN] Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act (H.R. 1872): enact, [6MY] ------Morella amendment (constitutionality of uncompensated takings of COMSAT's real property), [6MY] ------Tauzin amendment (permit users or providers of telecommunications services to renegotiate or terminate contracts with COMSAT), [6MY] Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (S. 2206): enact, [14SE] Community-Designed Charter Schools Act (H.R. 2616: enact, [10OC] Congress (H. Con. Res. 257): adjournment, [1AP] Congress (H. Con. Res. 297): adjournment, consideration (H. Res. 491), [25JN] Consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 352): allow, [11FE] Consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 414): allow, [30AP] Consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 575): allow, [6OC] Consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 589): allow, [10OC] Constitutional amendment on protection of freedom of religion (H.J. Res. 78): Bishop amendment (prohibit discrimination against certain beliefs and traditions), [4JN] ------consideration (H. Res. 453), [4JN] ------propose for ratification, [4JN] ------Scott motion to recommit, [4JN] Constitutional amendment to limit political campaign expenditures (H.J. Res. 119): consideration (H. Res. 442), [21MY] ------ratification, [11JN] Constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111): propose for ratification, [22AP] Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 128): making, [17SE] Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 133): making, [9OC] Copyright Term Extension Act (H.R. 2589): McCollum amendment to Sensenbrenner amendment (music licensing practices and fees), [25MR] ------Sensenbrenner amendment (music licensing practices and fees), [25MR] Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office, East Chicago, IN (H.R. 4616): designate, [7OC] Credit Union Membership Access Act (H.R. 1151): enact, [1AP] Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act (H.R. 3811): enact, [12MY] Decision by President Clinton to be formally received in Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con. Res. 285): reconsider, [4JN] Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616): Bereuter amendment (prohibit participation in investigation of Chinese launch failure of U.S.-built satellite), [20MY] ------Frank motion to recommit (withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Bosnia and Herzegovina), [21MY] ------Gilman amendment (nuclear export reporting requirements), [21MY] ------Gilman amendment (procurement, training, or operations and maintenance restrictions on Armed Forces relative to Kyoto Protocol), [20MY] ------Hefley amendment (prohibit funding for assignment of Armed Forces duty at the U.N. Rapidly Deployable Missions Headquarters), [20MY] ------Hefley amendment (transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to the People's Republic of China), [20MY] ------Hunter amendment (transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to the People's Republic of China), [20MY] ------Lowey amendment (funding of abortions for military personnel and dependents at overseas military medical facilities), [20MY] ------Reyes amendment (assign personnel to assist INS and Customs Service in the performance of border protection functions), [21MY] ------Skelton motion to instruct conferees (theater missile defense programs funding), [23JY] ------Spence amendment (transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to the People's Republic of China), [20MY] ------Spence motion to close conference to public during classified national security information consideration, [23JY] ------Thornberry amendment (enrollment of certain military retirees in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program), [21MY] [[Page 3190]] ------Traficant amendment (assign personnel to assist INS and Customs Service in the performance of border protection functions), [21MY] ------authorize, [21MY] ------conference report, [24SE] ------consideration (H. Res. 441), [20MY] ------consideration (H. Res. 441), previous question, [20MY] Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059): conference report, [29JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 477), [19JN] ------making, [22JN] Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 4103): conference report, [28SE] ------consideration (H. Res. 484), [24JN] ------making, [24JN] ------Obey motion to instruct conferees, [15SE] ------Young of Florida motion to close conference committee meeting (classified national security information), [15SE] Dept. of Education funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846): prohibit, [5FE] Dept. of HHS women's health research and prevention activities programs (S. 1722): revise and extend, [13OC] Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 4193): consideration (H. Res. 504), [21JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 504), previous question, [21JY] ------DeFazio amendment (extension of recreational fee demonstration programs for national parks and recreation areas), [23JY] ------Hinchey amendment (granting of an easement to the Chugach Alaska Corp. for construction of roads and facilities to access natural resources), [23JY] ------Johnson of Connecticut amendment (National Endowment for the Arts funding), [21JY] ------making, [23JY] ------McDermott amendment (Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project funding), [23JY] ------McGovern amendment (National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund stateside program funding), [21JY] ------Miller of California amendment (Forest Service indirect support activities funding), [22JY] ------Miller of California amendment (Tongass National Forest road construction funding), [23JY] ------Pappas amendment (National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund stateside program funding), [23JY] ------Parker amendment (BIA allocation of Indian Health Service contract support costs), [22JY] ------Sanders amendment (Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program funding), [21JY] ------Skaggs amendment (Dept. of Energy renewable energy research and development funding), [21JY] Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 4104): DeLauro amendment (Federal Employees Health Benefits Program coverage of abortions), [16JY] ------Hefner amendment (deny cost-of-living adjustments to Members of Congress), [16JY] ------Hoyer motion to recommit conference report, [7OC] ------Lowey amendment (Federal Employees Health Benefits Program coverage of contraceptives), [16JY] ------Maloney of New York amendment (FEC funding), [16JY] ------Sanders amendment (require congressional approval for certain Exchange Stabilization Fund uses), [16JY] ------Schumer amendment (BATF funding), [16JY] ------Smith of New Jersey amendment (Federal Employees Health Benefits Program coverage of abortifacients), [16JY] ------conference report, [7OC] ------consideration (H. Res. 485), [25JN] ------consideration (H. Res. 498), [15JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 498), previous question, [15JY] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 563), [1OC] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 579), [7OC] ------making, [16JY] Dept. of Transportation and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 4328): conference report, [20OC] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 605), [20OC] ------making, [29JY] ------Sabo motion to instruct conferees (helicopter landings in wilderness areas for purposes other than emergency situations), [15SE] Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 4276): Bartlett amendment (payment of U.S. arrearages to U.N), [5AU] ------Bass amendment (State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program), [4AU] ------Callahan amendment (fishery management jurisdiction of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama in the Gulf of Mexico), [5AU] ------Conyers amendment (establish standards of conduct and review board for Dept. of Justice employees and independent counsels), [5AU] ------DeGette amendment (prohibit Federal funding for prison inmate abortions except in cases of life endangering conditions or rape), [4AU] ------Engel amendment (Public Telecommunications Facilities Program funding), [5AU] ------Gutknecht amendment (Weed and Seed Program funding through rescissions in Public Telecommunications Facilities Program funding), [4AU] ------Hefley amendment (repeal Executive Order on equal employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation), [5AU] ------Hutchinson amendment (establish standards of conduct for Dept. of Justice employees and establish a review board to monitor compliance), [5AU] ------Kolbe amendment (limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and local governments not provided under the Constitution), [5AU] ------Kucinich amendment (preemption of State and local laws relative to GATT and NAFTA), [5AU] ------making, [5AU] ------McIntosh amendment (Antiballistic Missile Treaty implementation), [5AU] ------Mollohan amendment (LSC funding), [4AU] ------Mollohan amendment (use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census), [5AU] ------Pallone amendment (NOAA nonpoint pollution control plans funding under the Coastal Zone Management Program), [5AU] ------Royce amendment (NIST Advanced Technology Program funding), [5AU] ------Scott amendment (transfer Truth in Sentencing funding to crime prevention, drug treatment, and family resource programs), [4AU] ------Skaggs amendment (TV Marti funding), [4AU] ------Souder amendment (Drug Courts Program funding through rescissions in Economic Development Administration), [4AU] ------Stearns amendment (payment of U.S. arrearages to the U.N.), [5AU] ------Talent amendment (Small Business Investment Company Program funding), [5AU] Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies (H.R. 4274): consideration (H. Res. 564), [2OC] ------consideration (H. Res. 584), [8OC] ------consideration (H. Res. 584), DeLay motion to table Furse motion to reconsider previous question, [8OC] ------consideration (H. Res. 584), Portman motion to table Dreier motion to reconsider, [8OC] ------consideration (H. Res. 584), previous question, [8OC] ------Istook amendment (establish restrictions on provision of contraceptives to minors through certain family planning projects), [8OC] Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 4194): Coburn amendment (Veterans Health Administration medical care funding through offsets in FHA funding), [29JY] ------Hilleary amendment (veterans extended care facilities construction funding through offsets in AIDS housing program), [29JY] ------Hinchey amendment (Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation System funding), [29JY] ------Lazio amendment (deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs), [17JY] ------Obey amendment (exempt educational process on greenhouse gas emissions from EPA and Council on Environmental Quality funding limitations), [23JY] ------Obey motion to instruct conferees (Veterans Health Administration medical care funding through offsets in FHA funding), [15SE] ------Obey motion to recommit (CPSC upholstery flammability standards), [29JY] ------Riggs amendment (prevent San Francisco, CA, use of Federal funds to require city contractors to provide domestic partner benefits), [29JY] ------Roemer amendment (space station program funding), [29JY] ------Stokes amendment (Dept. of HUD Rental Assistance Voucher Program funding), [17JY] ------Waxman amendment (exempt certain regulations and initiatives from EPA and Council on Environmental Quality funding limitations), [23JY] ------conference report, [6OC] ------consideration (H. Res. 501), [16JY] ------making, [29JY] Disapproval of line-item vetoes in military construction appropriations legislation (H.R. 2631): override veto, [5FE] Disapproval of Representative Burton's conduct of Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 431): Armey motion to table, [14MY] Distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (H. Res. 267): national policy to combat, [5MY] District of Columbia appropriations (H.R. 4380): Armey amendment (scholarship vouchers to provide school choice), [6AU] ------Bilbray amendment (prohibit possession of tobacco products by minors), [6AU] ------consideration (H. Res. 517), [6AU] ------Largent amendment (prohibit funding for joint adoptions by individuals not related by blood or marriage), [6AU] ------making, [6AU] ------Moran of Virginia amendment (prohibit needle exchange programs funding), [6AU] ------Norton amendment (Neighborhood Advisory Commission funding), [6AU] ------Norton amendment (prohibit funding to assist any petition or lawsuit seeking full voting representation in Congress), [6AU] ------Norton amendment (residency requirements for certain city employees), [6AU] ------Norton amendment (use of non-Federal funds for abortions), [6AU] ------Tiahrt amendment (prohibit needle exchange programs funding), [6AU] District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act (S. 1502): consideration (H. Res. 413), [30AP] ------enact, [30AP], [4MY] ------Norton motion to commit, [30AP], [4MY] Dollars to the Classroom Act (H.R. 3248): enact, [18SE] ------Martinez amendment (reduce class size in the early grades and improve teacher quality), [18SE] ------Mink amendment (terminate funding for Native Hawaiian Education Act programs), [18SE] Drug Demand Reduction Act (H.R. 4550): enact, [16SE] ------Taylor amendment (require random drug testing of newly appointed Federal employees), [16SE] [[Page 3191]] Drug Free Borders Act (H.R. 3809): enact, [19MY] Drug-Free Workplace Act (H.R. 3853): enact, [23JN] Education Savings Act for Public and Private Schools (H.R. 2646): conference report, [18JN] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 471), [17JN] ------Rangel motion to instruct conferees (tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction), [7MY] ------Rangel motion to recommit conference report (tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school construction), [18JN] Efforts of Federal agents investigating money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions (H. Con. Res. 288): support, [22JN] Eligibility requirements for Arlington National Cemetery interment (H.R. 3211): enact into law, [24MR] Emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579): consideration (H. Res. 402), [31MR] ------making, [31MR] ------Murtha motion to recommit, [31MR] Emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R 3579): conference report, [30AP] ------Obey motion to instruct conferees (IMF funding), [23AP] Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 4060): conference report, [28SE] ------Foley amendment (Nuclear Energy Research Initiative funding), [22JN] ------making, [22JN] English Language Fluency Act (H.R. 3892): enact, [10SE] ------Martinez amendment to Riggs amendment (Federal funding to local school districts relative to compliance with State laws on bilingual education), [10SE] ------Riggs amendment (Federal funding to local school districts relative to compliance with State laws on bilingual education), [10SE] Equitable child care relief for stay at-home parents (H. Con. Res. 202): provide, [11FE] Establishment of Protect Social Security Account into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted (H.R. 4578): Rangel amendment (substitute), [25SE] ------authorize, [25SE] ------consideration (H. Res. 552), [25SE] ------consideration (H. Res. 552), previous question, [25SE] Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania people (H. Con. Res. 320): support, [10OC] European Union unfair restriction on importation of U.S. agricultural products (H. Con. Res. 213): eliminate, [4AU] Executive departments financial management (H. Res. 447): promote, [9JN] Existing Federal legal process for determining safety and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal purposes (H.J. Res. 117): support, [15SE] Extend to Little League Baseball, Inc., benefits and privileges that are available to nongovernmental international organizations (S. Con. Res. 37): encourage, [28AP] Extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R. 2578): Pombo amendment (increase nonimmigrant visa refusal rate), [25MR] ------authorize, [25MR] Extradition of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals to U.S. from Cuba (H. Con. Res. 254): encourage, [14SE] Fairness for Small Business and Employees Act (H.R. 3246): consideration (H. Res. 393), [26MR] ------enact, [26MR] ------Goodling amendment (clarify collective bargaining rights), [26MR] Federal Agency Compliance Act (H.R. 1544): enact, [25FE] ------Jackson Lee amendment (exempt Federal agencies from adhering to certain court precedents involving civil rights, labor rights, or environmental protection issues), [25FE] ------Jackson Lee amendment (exempt Federal agencies from adhering to certain court precedents involving commercial transactions with a business located in a foreign country), [25FE] ------Nadler amendment (require only Federal agencies which administer benefit programs or enforce the tax code to adhere to precedents), [25FE] Federal agency strategic plans and performance reports (H.R. 2883): consideration (H. Res. 384), [12MR] ------improve, [12MR] Federal court jurisdiction relative to prison release orders (H.R. 3718): limit, [19MY] Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions for the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform (H.J. Res. 107): prohibit, [4FE] Federal paperwork burden relative to small businesses (H.R. 3310): Kucinich amendment (treatment of fines for first-time violations of paperwork requirements by small businesses), [26MR] ------McIntosh amendment (treatment of fines for first-time violations of paperwork requirements by small businesses), [26MR] ------reduce, [26MR] Federal Reports Elimination Act (S. 1364): enact, [13OC] Financial Services Act (H.R. 10): Baker amendment (modify insurance requirements for smaller banks, prohibit sale of unitary thrifts to commercial enterprises, and allow operating subsidiaries to offer certain new financial services), [13MY] ------Bliley amendment (strengthen investor and consumer protection), [13MY] ------consideration (H. Res. 428), [13MY] ------enact, [13MY] ------Kingston amendment (GAO study of economic impact from increased competition of financial institutions), [13MY] ------LaFalce amendment (allow operating subsidiaries to offer certain new financial services and strengthen investor and consumer protections), [13MY] ------Leach amendment (limit the percentage of gross annual revenue financial holding companies can derive from nonfinancial activities), [13MY] ------Metcalf amendment (allows retention of `Federal' in name of depository institutions converted to a national or State bank), [13MY] ------Roukema amendment (limit the percentage of gross annual revenue financial holding companies can derive from nonfinancial activities), [13MY] ------Roukema amendment (require FDIC study on Bank Insurance Fund and Savings Association Insurance Fund relative to merging of funds), [13MY] Food stamps issuance to deceased individuals (S. 1733): prevention, [15OC] Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757): consideration of conference report (H. Res. 385), [26MR] Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations (H.R. 4569): Kennedy amendment (School of the Americas funding), [17SE] ------Porter amendment (prohibit allocation of foreign aid to Azerbaijan relative to blockade of Armenia and Nagorno- Karabagh), [17SE] ------consideration (H. Res. 542), [17SE] ------making, [17SE] Forest Recovery and Protection Act (H.R. 2515): Boehlert amendment (Forest Service road construction funding), [27MR] ------enact, [27MR] Free and impartial elections in Cambodia (H. Res. 361): encourage, [17MR] Freedom From Religious Persecution Act (H.R. 2431): enact, [14MY] ------Hastings of Florida amendment (authorize Director to make policy recommendations), [14MY] Full cooperation by former political appointees, friends, and associates of President Clinton with congressional investigations (H. Res. 433): urge, [21MY] Funding of national testing proposals without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846): consideration (H. Res. 348), [5FE] Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act (H.R. 2538): enact, [10SE] Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Administrative Systems Act (H.R. 4259): Cummings amendment (substitute), [6OC] Health Professions Education Partnership Act (S. 1754): enact, [13OC] Higher Education Act (H.R. 6): Campbell amendment (prohibit exclusion from any program based on race or religion), [6MY] ------McGovern amendment (increase Pell Grant awards to certain students), [5MY] ------Miller amendment (require colleges and universities to adopt licensing codes of conduct against merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions), [6MY] ------Owens amendment (establish postsecondary information technology education recruitment projects), [5MY] ------Paul amendment (prohibit use of Social Security numbers as an electronic personal identifier for students receiving assistance), [5MY] ------reauthorize, [6MY] ------Riggs amendment (prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in college admissions based on sex, race, or national origin), [6MY] ------Roemer amendment (reporting requirements for colleges and universities for reductions in athletic funding or scholarships), [6MY] ------Stupak amendment (Olympic Scholarships Program reauthorization), [6MY] Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act (H.R. 217): enact, [3MR] House of Representatives: adjournment, [14MY], [22MY], [21JY], [28JY], [8OC], [18DE] ------Obey motion to meet in secret session, [31MR] House of Representatives managers for impeachment trial of President Clinton (H. Res. 614): appointment and authorization, [19DE] Human rights violations against ethnic Albanians in Kosovo by Serbian police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 235): condemn, [18MR] Human rights violations against ethnic Albanians in Kosovo by Serbian police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 315): condemn, [23SE] Identification of Holocaust-era assets and restitution of individual and communal property (H. Res. 557): encourage, [9OC] Illegal Foreign Contributions Act (H.R. 34): enact, [30MR] Impeachment of independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr relative to conduct of investigation of President Clinton and submission of report to House of Representative (H. Res. 545): LaHood motion to table, [23SE] Impeachment of President Clinton (H. Res. 611): Armey motion to table Gephardt appeal of ruling of the Chair relative to Boucher motion to recommit (censure), [19DE] ------Article I (perjury in a grand jury proceeding), [19DE] ------Article II (perjury in a civil deposition), [19DE] ------Article III (obstruction of justice), [19DE] ------Article IV (abuse of power), [19DE] Importance of fathers in the raising and development of children (H. Res. 417): recognize, [9JN] Independent counsel report on investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct (H. Res. 525): deliberative review and release, [11SE] Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act (H.R. 1154): enact, [5OC] Intelligence services appropriations (H.R. 3694): Barr motion to recommit conference report, [7OC] ------conference report, [7OC] ------Sanders amendment (decrease CIA appropriations), [7MY] Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act (H.R. 2709): Gilman motion to concur with Senate amendments, [9JN] Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act (H.R. 3743): enact, [3AU] Iraq Liberation Act (H.R. 4655): enact, [5OC] Iraq's material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections (S.J. Res. 54): condemn, [3AU] IRS Restructuring and Reform Act (H.R. 2676): conference report, [25JN] [[Page 3192]] ------Coyne motion to instruct conferees, [22MY] ------McDermott motion to recommit conference report, [25JN] Israeli independence anniversary (H.J. Res. 102): commemorate, [28AP] Japanese barriers to foreign trade and investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (H. Res. 392): eliminate, [20JY] Journal: question of approval, [12FE], [10MR], [12MR], [17MR], [19MR], [24MR], [21MY], [3JN], [26SE], [2OC], [8OC], [19DE] Judicial Reform Act (H.R. 1252): Aderholt amendment (limit Federal court authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes), [23AP] ------Conyers amendment (jurisdiction of Federal courts over foreign manufacturers), [23AP] ------Delahunt amendment (limit Federal court authority to force State and local governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes), [23AP] ------DeLay amendment (limit jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to prison release orders), [23AP] ------Jackson Lee amendment (limit protective orders and sealing of cases and settlements relative to public health or safety), [23AP] ------Lofgren amendment (confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings), [23AP] Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act (S. 2073): enact, [15SE] ------Goodling motion to request a conference, [1OC] Law enforcement officers who lost their lives during service (H. Res. 422): tribute, [12MY] Law relative to termination of benefits for convicted persons (H.R. 3096): correct, [24MR] Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 4112): conference report, [24SE] ------consideration (H. Res. 489), [25JN] ------consideration (H. Res. 489), previous question, [25JN] ------making, [25JN] ------Obey motion to recommit, [25JN] Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 1560): enact, [9SE] Lewis and Clark expedition (H. Res. 144): bicentennial, [23SE] Mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of breast cancer (H. Res. 565): importance, [9OC] Mammography quality standards programs (H.R. 4382): revise and extend, [15SE] Mandates Information Act (H.R. 3534): Becerra amendment (permit congressional points of order against provisions that affect legislation established to protect civil rights), [19MY] ------Boehlert amendment (exclude congressional points of order against amendments relative to an increase in the direct costs of Federal private sector mandates), [19MY] ------enact, [19MY] ------Moakley amendment (exempt legislation resulting in an overall reduction in tax or tariff revenues from the unfunded mandates point of order requirement), [19MY] ------Waxman amendment (permit congressional points of order against provisions that affect legislation established to protect human health, safety, or the environment), [19MY] Mandatory minimum sentencing relative to criminal use of guns (H.R. 424): increase, [24FE] Medicare Home Health and Veterans Health Care Improvement Act (H.R. 4567): enact, [10OC] Mervyn Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA (H.R. 2348): designate, [7OC] Mexican sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 331): inadequacy, [9OC] Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act (H.R. 2863): enact, [10SE] Most-favored-nation status for the People's Repbulic of China (H.J. Res. 121): disapprove, [22JY] Murder of James Byrd, Jr., in Jasper, TX (H. Res. 466): condemn and address issue of hate crimes, [11JN] National Dialogue on Social Security Act (H.R. 3546): enact, [29AP] ------Pomeroy motion to recommit (use of budget surplus relative to Social Security system solvency), [29AP] National drug control policy (H. Res. 423): commitment, [12MY] National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (S. 2095): reauthorize and amend, [12OC] National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act (S. 852): enact, [10OC] National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act (H.R. 1635): enact, [9JN] Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (H. Con. Res. 320): condemn, [10OC] New Castle, NH, land (H.R. 4614): conveyance, [5OC] Northern Ireland peace talks (H. Con. Res. 152): encourage, [18MR] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761): consideration (H. Res. 588), [10OC] Omnibus consolidated and emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 4328): conference report, [20OC] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 605), [20OC] Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 4570): consideration (H. Res. 573), [7OC] ------enact, [7OC] Pacific Island nations diplomatic relations (H. Res. 505): importance, [23SE] Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 1122): Canady motion to discharge Committee on the Judiciary (House) from consideration of veto, [23JY] ------override veto, [23JY] Patient Protection Act (H.R. 4250): Armey motion to table Cardin appeal of ruling of the Chair relative to Berry motion to recommit, [24JY] ------Berry motion to recommit, [24JY] ------consideration (H. Res. 509), [24JY] ------Dingell amendment (substitute), [24JY] ------enact, [24JY] Paycheck Protection Act (H.R. 2608): enact, [30MR] Postal Service postage rates (H. Res. 452): prevent increase, [22JN] Presidential executive privilege (H. Res. 432): use, [21MY] ------Watt amendment (courts of appeals and district court jurisdiction), [12MR] Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act (H.R. 2621): consideration (H. Res. 553), previous question, [25SE] ------enact, [25SE] Republic of China efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and encouragement of peace and stability in the region (H. Con. Res. 270): tribute, [9JN] Republic of Korea-U.S. relations (H. Res. 459): anniversary, [9SE] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (H.R. 2625): consideration (H. Res. 344), previous question, [4FE] ------Davis of Virginia amendment (approval of renaming by Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority), [4FE] ------designate, [4FE] ------Oberstar motion to recommit (encourage Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to name terminal of Washington National Airport for Ronald Reagan), [4FE] Sales Incentive Compensation Act (H.R. 2888): enact, [11JN] ------Owens amendment (consent of employees relative to overtime), [11JN] Salton Sea Reclamation Act (H.R. 3267): enact, [15JY] ------Miller of California amendment (substitute), [15JY] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (H.R. 1689): enact, [22JY] Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (S. 1260): conference report, [13OC] Small Business Investment Act (H.R. 3412): technical corrections, [24MR] Social promotion in schools (H. Res. 401): terminate, [16JN] Steve Schiff Auditorium in the Technology Transfer Center at Sandia National Laboratories (H.R. 3731): designate, [16JY] Steven Schiff Post Office, Albuquerque, NM (H.R. 3630): designate, [3JN] Surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (H. Con. Res. 350): respond, [12OC] Surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (H. Res. 598): respond, [15OC] ------Davis of Virginia motion to table Visclosky appeal of ruling of Chair relative to question of privilege, [10OC] Tax Code Termination Act (H.R. 3097): consideration (H. Res. 472), [17JN] ------consideration (H. Res. 472), previous question, [17JN] ------enact, [17JN] ------Rangel motion to recommit, [17JN] Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 4579): consideration (H. Res. 552), [25SE] ------consideration (H. Res. 552), previous question, [25SE] ------enact, [26SE] ------Rangel amendment (substitute), [26SE] Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act (H.R. 1847): enact, [16JN] Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act (H.R. 629): conference report, [29JY] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 511), [29JY] Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 678): enact, [9SE] Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act (H.R. 3433): enact, [4JN] Trademark Anticounterfeiting Act (H.R. 3891): enact, [28SE] Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2400): conference report, [22MY] ------consideration of conference report (H. Res. 449), [22MY] Tropical Forest Conservation Act (H.R. 2870): consideration (H. Res. 388), [19MR] ------enact, [19MR] ------Gilman amendment (Presidential notification to Congress of debt reduction relative to Foreign Assistance Act), [19MR] ------Vento amendment (research funding and consultation with indigenous leaders relative to medicinal uses of tropical plants), [19MR] Tucker Act Shuffle Relief Act (H.R. 992): enact, [12MR] U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution relative to human rights in the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 364): support, [17MR] U.S. Armed Forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina (H. Con. Res. 227): withdrawal, [18MR] U.S. commitment to security and democracy in Republic of China (H. Con. Res. 301): affirm, [20JY] U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (S. 2133): consideration (H. Res. 604), [20OC] ------designate, [15OC] United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act (H.R. 856): Barr amendment (approval of statehood option by a supermajority of valid votes cast), [4MR] ------Burton amendment to Solomon amendment (declare English as official language upon accession to statehood), [4MR] ------consideration (H. Res. 376), [4MR] ------enact, [4MR] ------Gutierrez amendment (eligibility to vote in self- determination referenda for certain U.S. citizens residing outside Puerto Rico), [4MR] ------Gutierrez amendment (retain separate Olympic Committee and ability to compete under its own flag and national anthem), [4MR] ------Gutierrez amendment to Solomon amendment (declare Spanish as official language), [4MR] ------Solomon amendment (declare English as official language upon accession to statehood), [4MR] ------Stearns amendment (runoff referenda on self-determination if no option receives majority vote in original referenda), [4MR] Universal Declaration of Human Rights signing (H. Con. Res. 185): anniversary, [14SE] [[Page 3193]] Use of Capitol rotunda for ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 206): authorizing, [10MR] Use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717): Pelosi motion to recommit, [29AP] ------prohibit, [29AP] User Fee Act (H.R. 3989): enact, [5JN] ------Moakley motion to recommit, [5JN] Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 4110): Senate amendment (H. Res. 592), [10OC] Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act (H.R. 3039): enact, [19MY] Vietnamese trade relations with the U.S. (H.J. Res. 120): make contingent upon free emigration, [30JY] Voter Eligibility Verification Pilot Program Act (H.R. 1428): enact, [12FE] War crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide by Slobodan Milosevic in the former Yugoslavia (H. Con. Res. 304): culpability, [14SE] Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act (H.R. 4300): enact, [16SE] ------McCollum amendment (revise Dept. of Defense priority for counter-drug activities making it second only to war-fighting mission), [16SE] ------Reyes amendment to Traficant amendment (assign Dept. of Defense personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions), [16SE] ------Traficant amendment (assign Dept. of Defense personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in the performance of their border protection functions), [16SE] ------Waters amendment (prohibit military aid to Colombian and Mexican law enforcement agencies and bar diplomatic status for certain U.S. and Mexican law enforcement officers), [16SE] WIC special supplemental nutrition programs (H.R. 3874): conference report, [9OC] ------improve, [20JY] Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act (H.R. 2369): enact, [5MR] Wireless Telephone Protection Act (H.R. 2460): enact, [26FE] Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act (H.R. 2181): Conyers amendment (modify death penalty sentencing guidelines relative to convictions for witness intimidation or retaliation), [25FE] ------enact, [25FE] Workforce Improvement and Protection Act (H.R. 3736): enact, [24SE] ------Watt amendment (substitute), [24SE] Year 2000 Preparedness Act (H.R. 4756): enact, [13OC] VOTING Bills and resolutions Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (see H. Res. 341), [28JA] (see H. Res. 355), [11FE] District of Columbia: provide for full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 4208), [14JY] ------provide the Delegate to Congress with a vote relative to impeachment process (see H. Res. 613), [18DE] FEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3748), [29AP] Motions Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 341), [28JA] ------investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H. Res. 355), [12FE] Reports filed FEC Appropriations: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H.R. 3748) (H. Rept. 105-606), [25JN] Investigation of Voter Irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District: Committee on House Oversight (House) (H. Res. 355) (H. Rept. 105-416), [11FE] WAGES see Income WALES see United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland WALSH, JAMES T. (a Representative from New York) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4101, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies program appropriations, [15SE] U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, [24MR] Bills and resolutions introduced Electric power: ensure that rates charged by certain small power producers and cogenerators do not exceed the incremental cost to the purchasing utility of alternative electric energy at the time of delivery (see H.R. 4511), [6AU] Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (see H.R. 4293), [21JY] Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 4112), [23JN] Reports filed Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-734), [22SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4112) (H. Rept. 105-595), [23JN] WAMP, ZACH (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of the Interior: acquisition of property for Chickamauga- Chattanooga National Military Park (see H.R. 4575), [15SE] Real estate: notification of property owners relative to exercise of eminent domain by private nongovernmental entities (see H.R. 3319), [4MR] WAR related term(s) Korean War; Persian Gulf Conflict; Vietnamese Conflict; World War II Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self- determination (see H. Res. 494), [24JN] Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Cambodia (see H. Res. 533), [11SE] Iraq: prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican citizens (H.R. 2538), consideration (see H. Res. 522), [9SE] Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 309), [24JY] Veterans: provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March (see H.R. 3818), [7MY] Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), [5JN] Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to former South Vietnamese commandos for their heroism, sacrifice, and service (see H. Con. Res. 269), [30AP] ------tribute to members of the Armed Forces who were injured or lost their lives during the ``Tet Offensive'' (see H. Con. Res. 204), [27JA] World War II: Berlin Airlift anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 230), [26FE] ------recognition of American civilian POW (see H. Res. 555), [25SE] Messages Armed Forces Selected Reserve Active Duty Status: President Clinton, [24FE] Dayton Accords Implementation Policy Report: President Clinton, [29JY] Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland, [21MY] Reports filed Commitment to Guam To Increase Self-Government Consistent With Self-Determination: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Res. 494) (H. Rept. 105-751), [28SE] Consideration of H.R. 2538, Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 522) (H. Rept. 105- 699), [9SE] Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2538) (H. Rept. 105-594), [23JN] WARD, HIRAM H. Reports filed Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2379) (H. Rept. 105-614), [14JY] WASHINGTON, DC see District of Columbia WASHINGTON, GEORGE (1st President of the United States) Appointments George Washington's Birthday Ceremonies, [24FE] WASHINGTON, J.I., III Bills and resolutions J.I. Washington III Post Office, Orangeburg, SC: designate (see H.R. 4044), [11JN] WASHINGTON INTERDEPENDENCE COUNCIL Bills and resolutions Banneker, Benjamin: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3499), [18MR] WASHINGTON (State) Bills and resolutions Animals: protect and conserve deer and elk and provide for consistent and equitable hunting laws (see H.R. 3987), [3JN] Archeology: preserve the integrity of the Kennewick Man remains for scientific study (see H.R. 3575), [27MR] Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: exclude certain lands owned by the Port of Camas-Washougal (see H.R. 4548), [10SE] Dept. of Energy: establish an Office of River Protection at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, WA (see H.R. 3984), [3JN] Dept. of Transportation: conveyance of Mukilteo Light Station to Mukilteo, WA (see H.R. 4207), [14JY] Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] Fish and fishing: extend and expand interim authority for States to manage dungeness crab fisheries (see H.R. 3498), [18MR] Northwest Straits Advisory Commission: establish (see H.R. 4585), [16SE] Public lands: exchange (see H.R. 4021), [9JN] ------transfer jurisdiction over certain parcels of land between the Depts. of the Interior and Energy (see H.R. 4129), [24JN] Thomas S. Foley U.S. Court House, Spokane, WA: designate (see H.R. 4625), [24SE] Wenatchee National Forest: transfer certain lands of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 3520), [19MR] Reports filed Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1659) (H. Rept. 105-704), [11SE] Transfer of Certain Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Lands to the Wenatchee National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3520) (H. Rept. 105-560), [3JN] WASTE see Refuse Disposal; Sewage Disposal WATER related term(s) Ecology and Environment Appointments Conferees: H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, [29JY] Bills and resolutions Bonneville Power Administration: promote salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, establish a National Resources Recovery Fund, improve accounting system, and allow rate adjustments (see H.R. 4834), [14OC] [[Page 3194]] Bureau of Reclamation: conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 3963), [22MY] California: authorize the construction of temperature control devices at Folsom Dam (see H.R. 4079), [18JN] ------develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see H.R. 4223), [15JY] ------provide outlet modifications to Folsom Dam, study reconstruction of Northfork American River Cofferdam, and transfer all right, title, and interest in and to the Auburn Dam (see H.R. 4111), [23JN] Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: modify boundaries and protect lands, waters, and natural resources (see H.R. 4141), [25JN] Chippewa Cree Tribe: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3658), [1AP] Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Colorado Ute Indian Tribes: final settlement of water rights claims (see H.R. 3478), [17MR] Corps of Engineers: reauthorizing water resources development programs (see H.R. 3866), [14MY] Dept. of Agriculture: balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria used in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4319), [23JY] ------provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 4409), [5AU] Dept. of the Interior: establish terms and conditions for conveyance of leaseholds at the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana (see H.R. 4469), [6AU] ------implement agreement conveying title for the Clear Creek Distribution System to the Clear Creek Community Services District (see H.R. 3706), [22AP] ------participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Alameda County Brackish Water Desalination Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3996), [4JN] ------participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Willow Lake Natural Treatment System Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3964), [22MY] ------Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery programs implementation funding (see H.R. 3669), [1AP] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] Ecology and environment: control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 3232), [12FE] El Dorado Irrigation District: convey the Sly Park Dam and Reservoir (see H.R. 4048), [11JN] Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4060), [16JN] ------making appropriations (H.R. 4060), consideration (see H. Res. 478), [18JN] EPA: authorize grants to States to maximize the available water supply and develop alternative water sources (see H.R. 3243), [12FE] ------authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (see H.R. 4047), [11JN] ------require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 4242), [16JY] Great Lakes: prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals (see H. Res. 418), [30AP] (see H. Res. 566), [1OC] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] Mexico: inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 331), [1OC] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] National Sea Grant College Program Act: exclude Lake Champlain from the definition of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 3260), [25FE] (see H.R. 3544), [24MR] Navajo Indian irrigation project: use power allocated from the Colorado River storage project for on-farm uses (see H.R. 3235), [12FE] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] NOAA: describe the hydrographic services functions of the Administrator (see H.R. 3164), [5FE] Public lands: protect and improve certain heritage areas, (see H.R. 4570), [15SE] ------protect and improve certain heritage areas, (H.R. 4570), consideration (see H. Res. 573), [5OC] Public works: conveyance of various reclamation project facilities to local water authorities (see H.R. 4389), [4AU] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act: use of water conserved by lining the All-American Canal (see H.R. 4392), [4AU] States: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see H.R. 3557), [25MR] Tariff: water treatment and beauty care products chemicals (see H.R. 3346), [5MR] (see H.R. 3489), [18MR] ------water treatment chemicals (see H.R. 3345), [5MR] (see H.R. 3488), [18MR] Taxation: treatment of the special motor fuels excise tax on water-phased hydrocarbon fuel emulsions (see H.R. 3960), [22MY] Texas: authorize prepayment of amounts due under a water reclamation project contract for the Canadian River Project (see H.R. 3687), [1AP] Utah: settlement of the reserved water rights of the Shivwits and construction of certain water projects (see H.R. 4746), [8OC] Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (see H.R. 4634), [25SE] Conference reports Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 4060), [25SE] Motions Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060), [29JY] Reports filed Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Consideration of H.R. 4060, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 105-586), [18JN] Consideration of H.R. 4570, Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 573) (H. Rept. 105-776), [5OC] Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-749), [25SE] ------Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4060) (H. Rept. 105-581), [16JN] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Folsom Dam Outlet Modifications, Northfork American River Cofferdam Reconstruction Study, and Auburn Dam Transfer to California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4111) (H. Rept. 105-811), [12OC] Folsom Dam Construction of Temperature Control Devices: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4079) (H. Rept. 105-717), [15SE] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] Hydrographic Services Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3164) (H. Rept. 105-485), [21AP] Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105-496), [28AP] National Drought Policy Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3035) (H. Rept. 105-554), [22MY] Reclamation Project Facilities Conveyance to Local Water Authorities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 105-785), [6OC] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] WATER POLLUTION related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Pollution Bills and resolutions Dept. of Defense: authorize sale of excess aircraft for the purpose of dispersing oil spills (see H.R. 4711), [6OC] Dept. of the Interior: participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Alameda County Brackish Water Desalination Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3996), [4JN] ------participation in the design, planning, and construction of the Willow Lake Natural Treatment System Project for the reclamation and reuse of water (see H.R. 3964), [22MY] Ecology and environment: control water pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 3232), [12FE] ------restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non- Federal programs (see H.R. 4634), [25SE] EPA: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 4242), [16JY] National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: prevent lapses in permits (see H.R. 3238), [12FE] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] Reports filed Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE CO. Reports filed Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] WATERS, MAXINE (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see H. Con. Res. 294), [22JN] Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 466), [11JN] Crime: require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police (see H.R. 4576), [15SE] Customs Service: funding for high energy container x-ray and automated targeting systems for inspection of cargo (see H.R. 3112), [27JA] Diseases: implementation of national HIV surveillance system (see H. Res. 539), [15SE] FCC: prohibit increase in the national audience reach limitations (see H.R. 4845), [15OC] FRS: include money laundering activities in the consideration of certain applications (see H.R. 3760), [29AP] [[Page 3195]] WATERWAYS related term(s) Water Bills and resolutions American River Watershed: provide for improved flood protection (see H.R. 3698), [21AP] California: develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see H.R. 4223), [15JY] Corps of Engineers: reauthorizing water resources development programs (see H.R. 3866), [14MY] Dept. of Energy: establish an Office of River Protection at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, WA (see H.R. 3984), [3JN] Dept. of the Interior: construct and operate a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York (see H.R. 3928), [21MY] Dept. of Transportation: collection of user fees for navigational assistance services (see H.R. 3674), [1AP] Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (see H.R. 4047), [11JN] Great Lakes: prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals (see H. Res. 418), [30AP] (see H. Res. 566), [1OC] Lake Powell: water level (see H. Res. 380), [5MR] Little Sandy River: protection of watershed as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit (see H.R. 4525), [9SE] Maine: deauthorize remainder of East Boothbay Harbor project (see H.R. 3737), [28AP] Maryland: provide for a pilot program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria (see H.R. 4337), [27JY] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] National Sea Grant College Program Act: exclude Lake Champlain from the definition of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 3260), [25FE] (see H.R. 3544), [24MR] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] New York Canal National Heritage Corridor: establish as an affiliated unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4430), [6AU] NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 4235), [16JY] Northwest Straits Advisory Commission: establish (see H.R. 4585), [16SE] Rivers: recognize the importance of rivers to the U.S. and support preservation efforts (see H. Con. Res. 261), [28AP] St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3147), [3FE] Taxation: repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 4332), [24JY] Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council: extend authorization (see H.R. 3929), [21MY] Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (see H.R. 4634), [25SE] Messages U.S.-Latvia Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [3FE] U.S.-Poland Fisheries Agreement: President Clinton, [5FE] Reports filed American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1042) (H. Rept. 105-676), [5AU] WATKINS, WES (a Representative from Oklahoma) Bills and resolutions introduced Agriculture: relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4535), [9SE] Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act: addition of Eastern Oklahoma State College on behalf of Choctaw Nation (see H.R. 3846), [12MY] Medicare: delay implementation of interim payment system to home health agencies for home health services (see H.R. 3162), [4FE] Taxation: increase tax credit for medical research (see H.R. 4728), [7OC] ------provide a tax credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production (see H.R. 3688), [1AP] WATT, MELVIN L. (a Representative from North Carolina) Bills and resolutions introduced INS: reform (see H.R. 4363), [30JY] WATTS, J.C., JR. (a Representative from Oklahoma) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3613), [31MR] ------determination of wages of certain employees by using a recent wage survey (see H.R. 4142), [25JN] King, Martin Luther, Jr.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 247), [19MR] Medicare: enhance and expand special enrollment periods for certain military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 3863), [13MY] Sports: encourage pro sports leagues and International Olympic Committee to set clear guidelines and penalties for illegal drug use (see H. Res. 481), [19JN] Taxation: designate renewal communities (see H.R. 3865), [14MY] WAXMAN, HENRY A. (a Representative from California) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Abraham Lincoln Federal Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 3482), [17MR] NIH: establish Office of Autoimmune Diseases (see H.R. 4873), [20OC] WEAPONS related term(s) Biological Weapons; Chemical Weapons; Nuclear Weapons Appointments Commission on Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Weapons Expertise, [11FE], [23SE] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Bills and resolutions Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the application of sanctions (see H.R. 4022), [9JN] (see H.R. 4195), [14JY] ------provide President with discretionary authority to impose sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries (see H.R. 4209), [14JY] Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all Wassenaar Arrangement countries (see H.R. 4095), [19JN] China, People's Republic of: prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology (see H.R. 3886), [14MY] ------transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 438), [14MY] Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of China relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology (see H. Res. 448), [22MY] Colombia: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts (see H. Res. 398), [26MR] Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities: establish (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 463), [9JN] ------establish (H. Res. 463), consideration (see H. Res. 476), [17JN] Crime: establish Federal penalties for use of a law enforcement officer's weapon against the officer (see H.R. 4776), [9OC] Dept. of Defense: prioritization of the allocation of assets for war-fighting missions and counterdrug activities (see H. Con. Res. 324), [6AU] ------require additional public education, outreach, and participation relative to the disposal of napalm and certain other materials (see H.R. 3404), [5MR] ------SR-71 aircraft program funding (see H.R. 4424), [6AU] Firearms: ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 3609), [31MR] (see H.R. 3646), [1AP] ------clarify standard required for the importation of sporting arms (see H.R. 3954), [22MY] ------encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school (see H.R. 4146), [25JN] ------ensure child safety (see H.R. 4444), [6AU] ------prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and regulate retention of resulting information (see H.R. 3949), [22MY] ------prohibit Internet and mail-order sales of ammunition without a license to deal in firearms and require licensed firearms dealers to record certain sales (see H.R. 4114), [23JN] ------protect children from violence (see H.R. 4073), [17JN] ------provide grants to improve safety and study effects of developing technology on firearms safety (see H.R. 3895), [19MY] ------regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 3833), [12MY] (see H.R. 4442), [6AU] ------require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement officials and a waiting period before purchase of a handgun (see H.R. 4233), [15JY] ------require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices (see H.R. 4441), [6AU] ------restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 4137), [24JN] ------revocation of dealer licenses for willful sales to minors (see H.R. 4443), [6AU] ------treatment of muzzle loading firearms as antique firearms (see H.R. 3140), [3FE] Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education and training assistance (see H.R. 3802), [6MY] (see H.R. 4874), [21OC] ------prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries (see H.R. 4545), [10SE] Foreign trade: ban importation of certain large capacity military magazine rifles (see H. Con. Res. 275), [12MY] Indonesia: prohibit transfer of military equipment, (see H.R. 3918), [20MY] Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile technology and expedite the development of a missile defense system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 342), [8OC] ------impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 457), [4JN] Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action (see H. Con. Res. 226), [26FE] ------development of weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 519), [6AU] ------material and unacceptable breach of international obligations relative to weapons inspections [[Page 3196]] (see H.J. Res. 125), [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 340), [8OC] ------prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H.R. 3208), [12FE] Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn launching of ballistic missile in Japanese air space (see H. Res. 526), [10SE] (see H. Res. 554), [24SE] ------U.S. commitment to arrange foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative to threat to international peace and security (see H. Con. Res. 341), [8OC] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see H.R. 4226), [15JY] National security: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] ------national missile defense system (see H.R. 4327), [24JY] (see H.R. 4402), [5AU] Navy: require study on ordinance and munitions waste in San Diego Bay (see H.R. 3631), [1AP] Nuclear weapons: establish policy of nonproliferation (see H.R. 3333), [4MR] ------recognize the security interests of the U.S. in furthering complete nuclear disarmament (see H. Res. 479), [18JN] ------stockpile management (see H. Con. Res. 307), [23JY] Messages Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [28JA] Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Clinton, [6MY] B-2 Stealth Bomber Procurement: President Clinton, [31MR] Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction Cost-Sharing Arrangements: President Clinton, [16JN] Export of Chemical and Biological Weapons Material and Technology: President Clinton, [30AP] National Emergency Relative to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons: President Clinton, [9JN], [29JY] Nuclear Weapons Testing in India: President Clinton, [13MY] Veto of H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: President Clinton, [24JN] Motions Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), [9JN] Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 1605), [12MY] Reports filed Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Appropriations: Committee on National Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 105-468), [26MR] Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 105-582), [16JN] Consideration of H. Res. 463, Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 105-583), [17JN] Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2709, Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 105-566), [4JN] Investigation of Iranian Arms Shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 105-804), [9OC] WEATHER Bills and resolutions Agriculture: relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and crop failures (see H.R. 4747), [8OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (see H.R. 4535), [9SE] (see H.R. 4618), [24SE] (see H.R. 4690), [2OC] ------relief for agricultural producers adversely affected by low commodity prices and weather (H.R. 4618), consideration (see H. Res. 551), [24SE] Dept. of Agriculture: balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria used in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4319), [23JY] Drought: disaster assistance to Texas (see H. Res. 493), [24JN] National Weather Service: prohibit the closure of certain weather stations until concerns about modernization effort are addressed (see H.R. 4601), [18SE] Taxation: treatment of certain net operating losses for farmers (see H.R. 4565), [14SE] Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 3807), [7MY] Messages Federal Climate Change Programs and Activities: President Clinton, [10MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4618, Agriculture Disaster and Market Loss Assistance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 551) (H. Rept. 105-743), [24SE] WEINER, MAX Bills and resolutions Max Weiner Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4003), [5JN] WELDON, CURT (a Representative from Pennsylvania) Appointments Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People's Republic of China (House, Select), [22JN] Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Business and industy: reliquidation of certain entries of self- tapping screws (see H.R. 3407), [5MR] Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response Capabilities: establish (see H.R. 3764), [30AP] National security: national missile defense system (see H.R. 4402), [5AU] Rokhlin, Lev Y.: express sympathy to family and colleagues and urge prompt investigation into death (see H. Res. 571), [2OC] Valley Forge National Historical Park: authorize addition of the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, PA (see H.R. 3746), [29AP] WELDON, DAVE (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Insurance: assure patient choice and access to services for enrollees in group health plans and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3547), [25MR] Medicare: requirements relative to anesthesia services (see H.R. 3629), [1AP] Space policy: encourage exploration, development, and use of space (see H. Con. Res. 267), [29AP] Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 3278), [25FE] WELFARE see Public Welfare Programs; Social Security WELLER, JERRY (a Representative from Illinois) Bills and resolutions introduced Law enforcement officers: reduce local matching amount to ensure more local communities qualify for grants to hire additional police officers (see H.R. 4734), [8OC] Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal and abusive work history background checks for direct care employees in nursing facilities, (see H.R. 4789), [10OC] Pensions: reform (see H.R. 4123), [24JN] ------waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans (see H.R. 3632), [1AP] Tariff: HIV antiviral drug production (see H.R. 4190, 4191), [25JN] Taxation: eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (see H.R. 3734), [28AP] ------require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 4198), [14JY] ------treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 4521), [7AU] WEST VIRGINIA Bills and resolutions Appalachian Development Highway System: provide for local participation in State decisions to dedesignate segments (see H.R. 3408), [9MR] WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG ELIMINATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 4300): consideration (see H. Res. 537), [15SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4300, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 537) (H. Rept. 105-720), [15SE] WESTON, RUSSELL E., JR. Bills and resolutions Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (see H. Con. Res. 311), [27JY] WETLANDS Bills and resolutions Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Maryland: provide for a pilot program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria (see H.R. 4337), [27JY] Reports filed Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] WEXLER, ROBERT (a Representative from Florida) Bills and resolutions introduced Courts: independent counsel law reform (see H.R. 3464), [12MR] WEYGAND, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Rhode Island) Bills and resolutions introduced Senior citizens: warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud and provide with information that will help them protect themselves (see H.R. 3134), [28JA] Tariff: benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[[3-[[2-hydroxy-3-[[4- methoxyphenyl) amino]carbonyl]-1-naphtha-lenyl]azo]-4- methylbenzoyl]amino]-, calcium salt (2:1) (see H.R. 3192), [11FE] ------benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-2-[[5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-(3- sulfophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]azo]-5-methyl-, calcium salt (1:1) (see H.R. 3202), [11FE] ------benzoic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5- yl) amino] (see H.R. 3190), [11FE] ------benzoic acid, 4-[[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]-2-[[2- hydroxy-3-[[(2-methoxyphenyl)amino]carbonyl]-1-naphthalenyl]-, methyl ester (see H.R. 3199), [11FE] ------benzoic acid, 2-[[3-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-1H-benzimidazol- 5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl]azo]-, butyl ester (see H.R. 3197), [11FE] ------butanamide, N,N'-(3,3'dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'- diyl)bis[2-[2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxo- (see H.R. 3196), [11FE] ------butanamide, N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-3- oxo-2-[[2-(trifluoro-methyl)phenyl]azo]- (see H.R. 3198), [11FE] [[Page 3197]] ------butanamide, 2,2'-[1-2,-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1- phenyleneazo)]bis[N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)- 3-oxo- (see H.R. 3201), [11FE] ------butanamide, 2,2'-[3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'- diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)- 3-oxo (see H.R. 3195), [11FE] ------4-[[5-[[[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-2- methoxyphenyl]azo]-N-(5-chloro-2,4-dimethoxyphen yl)-3- hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxamide (see H.R. 3191), [11FE] ------N-[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]-4-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H- benzimidazol-5-yl)amino] carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo] benzamide (see H.R. 3194), [11FE] ------N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-5-methyl-4- [(methylamino)sulphonyl]phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-carboxaminde (see H.R. 3193), [11FE] ------1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-di-hydro-2-oxo- 1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)amino carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo]-, dimethyl ester (see H.R. 3200), [11FE] Taxation: treatment of dependent care expenses (see H.R. 3135), [28JA] Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 460), [5JN] WHITE, RICHARD C. (a former Representative from Texas) Bills and resolutions relative to Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX: designate (see H.R. 3598), [30MR] Reports filed Richard C. White Federal Building, El Paso, TX (H.R. 3598) (H. Rept. 105-655), [29JY] WHITE, RICK (a Representative from Washington) Appointments Conferee: S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Elwha River: provide for dam removal and acquisition, and restoration of ecosystems and fisheries (see H.R. 4294), [21JY] FEC: expedite availability of reports (see H.R. 3582), [30MR] ------require electronic preservation and filing of reports by certain persons and require such reports to be made available through the Internet (see H.R. 3174), [5FE] Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish (see H.R. 3502), [18MR] WHITE HOUSE related term(s) Executive Office of the President Reports filed Investigation of White House Computer System Conversion and Related Matters: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) (H. Rept. 105-828), [12NO] WHITFIELD, ED (a Representative from Kentucky) Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Energy: ensure that U.S. Enrichment Corp. funding for disposition of depleted uranium hexafluoride be used to treat and recycle depleted uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 4215), [14JY] (see H.R. 4234), [15JY] Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4024), [9JN] Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: transfer administrative jurisdiction to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3689), [1AP] Tim Lee Carter Post Office Building, Tompkinsville, KY: designate (see H.R. 3864), [13MY] WICKER, ROGER F. (a Representative from Mississippi) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 4059, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, [23JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Drug abuse: prohibit needle exchange programs (see H.R. 3714), [22AP] Tariff: 5-tertiary butyl-isophthalic acid (see H.R. 3409), [10MR] (see H.R. 4512), [6AU] WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT Messages Pemigewasset River Study Relative to Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: President Clinton, [5MY] WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM Messages Pemigewasset River Study Relative to Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: President Clinton, [5MY] Reports filed Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1110) (H. Rept. 105-691), [9SE] WILDERNESS AREAS Bills and resolutions Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: study on protection as a wilderness area (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] California: designate all unreserved and unappropriated coastal rocks and islands as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 3911), [20MY] ------designate Otay Mountain region as wilderness (see H.R. 3950), [22MY] Colorado: designate certain lands as wilderness in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (see H.R. 4505), [6AU] Cumberland Island National Seashore and Wilderness: protect natural, cultural, and historical resources (see H.R. 4144), [25JN] Dept. of the Interior: purchase of the Wilcox ranch in Eastern Utah for management as a wildlife habitat (see H.R. 4289), [21JY] Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 4850), [16OC] Utah: boundary adjustment of Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Mount Naomi Wilderness to correct faulty land survey and to convey land that was subject to the faulty survey (see H.R. 4320), [23JY] Reports filed BWCAW Accessibility and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1739) (H. Rept. 105-500), [29AP] Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Extension of Authority and Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2411) (H. Rept. 105-568), [5JN] Eastern Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1567) (H. Rept. 105-814), [12OC] Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] WILDLIFE Bills and resolutions Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Dept. of Agriculture: balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria used in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4319), [23JY] Dept. of the Interior: study effects of double-crested cormorants on commercial and recreational fish species and prepare population management strategy (see H.R. 4754), [8OC] Endangered Species Act: prohibit sale of products containing endangered species (S. 361), return to Senate (see H. Res. 601), [15OC] Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and their resources (H.R. 2515), consideration (see H. Res. 394), [25MR] Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: boundary adjustments (see H.R. 3909), [20MY] (see H.R. 4287), [21JY] Hunting and trapping: clarify prohibitions and provide for wildlife habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (H.R. 2863), consideration (see H. Res. 521), [9SE] Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: transfer administrative jurisdiction to the Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 3689), [1AP] Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: protect endangered species and other wildlife using the refuge and safeguard refuge land around Minneapolis, MN, from physical or auditory impairment (see H.R. 4729), [7OC] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3113), [27JA] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3973), [22MY] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: approve a permit required for importation of certain wildlife items taken in Tajikistan (see H.R. 4760), [9OC] Washington: protect and conserve deer and elk and provide for consistent and equitable hunting laws (see H.R. 3987), [3JN] Reports filed Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Extension of Authority and Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2411) (H. Rept. 105-568), [5JN] Consideration of H.R. 2515, Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 394) (H. Rept. 105-464), [25MR] Consideration of H.R. 2863, Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 521) (H. Rept. 105-698), [9SE] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Forest Recovery and Protection Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2515) (H. Rept. 105-440), [12MR] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2863) (H. Rept. 105-542), [19MY] National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2376) (H. Rept. 105-483), [21AP] Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 105-495), [28AP] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), [19MR] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] WILDLIFE REFUGES Bills and resolutions Arctic Oil Reserve: collection and interpretation of state-of-the- art, non-intrusive, 3-dimensional seismic data testing for producible oil in the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 4755), [8OC] Lake County, OR: land exchange (see H.R. 3569), [26MR] Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: protect endangered species and other wildlife using the refuge and safeguard refuge land around Minneapolis, MN, from physical or auditory impairment (see H.R. 4729), [7OC] National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit expenditure of certain funds for new refuges without specific authorization from Congress (H.R. 512), consideration (see H. Res. 427), [12MY] Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (see H.R. 3267), [25FE] ------feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R. 3267), consideration (see H. Res. 500), [14JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 512, New Wildlife Refuge Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 427) (H. Rept. 105-530), [12MY] Consideration of H.R. 3267, Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 105-624), [14JY] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] [[Page 3198]] WILSON, HEATHER (a Representative from New Mexico) Bills and resolutions introduced Research: continuation of Federal research and development programs funding in a fiscally sustainable way (see H.R. 4514), [6AU] Roads and highways: designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main Street'' (see H.R. 4513), [6AU] WINSTON-SALEM, NC Reports filed Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2379) (H. Rept. 105-614), [14JY] WIPO COPYRIGHT TREATIES IMPLEMENTATION ACT Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Reports filed Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3844), [12MY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3844) (H. Rept. 105-768), [2OC] WIRELESS PRIVACY ENHANCEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2369): consideration (see H. Res. 377), [4MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2369, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 105-427), [4MR] Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2369) (H. Rept. 105-425), [3MR] WIRELESS TELEPHONE PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2460): consideration (see H. Res. 368), [25FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2460, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 105-421), [25FE] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2460) (H. Rept. 105-418), [24FE] WISCONSIN Bills and resolutions Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: study on protection as a wilderness area (see H.R. 3708), [22AP] Courts: appointment of an additional Federal judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin (see H.R. 3931), [21MY] Great Lakes Basin Compact: repeal a condition imposed in congressional consent (see H.R. 3458), [12MR] Mississippi River: management of the upper river system (see H.R. 4322), [23JY] Statehood: commemorate sesquicentennial (see H. Con. Res. 223), [24FE] WISE, ROBERT E., JR. (a Representative from West Virginia) Appointments British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, [15OC] Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Clean Air Act: proposed rulemaking relative to the transport, in the eastern U.S., of ozone pollution and oxides of nitrogen (see H.R. 3690), [1AP] (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] ------provide 2-year period prior to statutory reclassification of areas that fail to attain clean air standards (see H.R. 4136), [24JN] Schools: establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 4515), [6AU] Tariff: IN-W4280 (see H.R. 3316), [3MR] ------KN001 (hydrochloride) (see H.R. 3244), [12FE] WITNESS PROTECTION AND INTERSTATE RELOCATION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (H.R. 2181): consideration (see H. Res. 366), [24FE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 2181, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 105-419), [24FE] WOLF, FRANK R. (a Representative from Virginia) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 4104, Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies appropriations, [16SE] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 4328), [24JY] FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 3614), [31MR] National Commission on Terrorism: establish (see H.R. 4536), [9SE] Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 3806), [7MY] Taxation: increase child tax credit for certain children and allow such credit against the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 3583), [30MR] Reports filed Dept. of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4328) (H. Rept. 105- 648), [24JY] WOMEN Appointments Conferees: H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs improvement, [1OC] Bills and resolutions Abortion: protection of reproductive health services clinics (see H. Res. 358), [11FE] Afghanistan: establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior (see H. Con. Res. 218), [12FE] Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 4199), [14JY] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event (see H. Con. Res. 238), [9MR] Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 3330), [4MR] ------require distribution of information relative to harassment (see H.R. 3759), [29AP] Crime: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault (see H.R. 3624), [1AP] ------expand prohibition on stalking (see H.R. 3747), [29AP] ------prevent violence against women (see H.R. 3514), [19MR] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 3682), [1AP] ------prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), consideration (see H. Res. 499), [14JY] ------reauthorize funding for grant program to encourage arrest policies relative to domestic violence (see H.R. 3901), [19MY] Dept. of HHS: Healthy Start Program funding (see H.R. 3724), [23AP] ------revise and extend certain women's health research and prevention activities programs (see H.R. 4683), [2OC] Dept. of the Interior: conduct study relative to designation of Rosie the Riveter Park as an affiliated site to the National Park Service (see H.R. 4483), [6AU] ------study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the history of women's rights (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] Education: improve access to higher education opportunities (see H.R. 3293), [26FE] Employment: support breastfeeding of newborns and encourage employers to establish workplace lactation programs (see H.R. 3531), [24MR] Fair Labor Standards Act: allow compensatory and punitive damages for violations of antidiscrimination provisions and provide for studies on pay disparities (see H.R. 3769), [30AP] Family and Medical Leave Act: amend and clarify (see H.R. 3751), [29AP] Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize the national toll-free telephone domestic violence hotline (see H.R. 3699), [21AP] Government: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on certain Federal property (see H.R. 4628), [25SE] Health: importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of breast cancer (see H. Res. 565), [1OC] ------prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (see H.R. 4376), [31JY] ------promote research and disseminate information on the health effects of silicone breast implants (see H.R. 4028), [10JN] ------revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 4382), [3AU] Health care professionals: training of hospital staff relative to identification and referral of victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 4477), [6AU] Human rights: prevent trafficking of women and girls for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 239), [10MR] Immigration: eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments, suspensions, or cancellation of deportation (see H.R. 4291), [21JY] Insurance: prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3713), [22AP] ------require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage of annual mammograms and prostate cancer screening tests (see H.R. 4333), [24JY] Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services for certain women screened under federally funded programs (see H.R. 3779), [30AP] Medicare: ensure access to obstetrician-gynecologist services and assure continuity of care (see H.R. 3997), [4JN] ------increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests (see H.R. 4092), [19JN] ------reimbursement for nurse-midwife services and free-standing birth centers (see H.R. 4872), [20OC] National Cancer Institute: increase funding for ovarian cancer public information and education programs (see H.R. 4200), [14JY] National Museum of Women's History Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 4722), [7OC] Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3716), [23AP] SBA: women's business centers funding (see H.R. 4078, 4086), [18JN] States: permit use of funds under the State Children's Health Insurance Program for coverage of uninsured pregnant women (see H.R. 3837), [12MY] Tariff: personal effects of individuals associated with the 1999 International Special Olympics and Women's World Cup, the 2001 International Special Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games (see H.R. 4045), [11JN] Violence Against Women Act: establish a national domestic violence victim notification system (see H.R. 4860), [20OC] WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (see H.R. 3874), [14MY] Women's Progress Commemoration Commission: establish (see H.R. 4398), [4AU] Conference reports WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement (H.R. 3874), [6OC] Motions Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, [23JY] Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), [15JY] Reports filed Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3682) (H. Rept. 105-605), [25JN] [[Page 3199]] Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development Establishment: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3007) (H. Rept. 105-562), [3JN] Consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 499) (H. Rept. 105-623), [14JY] Mammography Quality Standards Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4382) (H. Rept. 105-713), [14SE] Use of Capitol Building and Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure'' Breast Cancer Survivors Event: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 238) (H. Rept. 105-438), [12MR] WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs Improvement: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-786), [6OC] ------Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3874) (H. Rept. 105-633), [20JY] WOMEN'S PROGRESS COMMEMORATION COMMISSION Bills and resolutions Establish (see H.R. 4398), [4AU] WOMEN'S RIGHTS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3240), [12FE] WONG, LARRY Bills and resolutions Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] WOOD Bills and resolutions Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 4257), [16JY] Lumber industry: modify the requirements for paying Federal timber sale receipts (see H.R. 4267), [17JY] WOODBRIDGE, NJ Bills and resolutions New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail: extend (see H.R. 4527), [9SE] WOOLSEY, LYNN C. (a Representative from California) Bills and resolutions introduced California: restore Federal recognition to the Native Americans of the Graton Rancheria (see H.R. 4434), [6AU] National School Lunch Act: revise eligibility of private organizations under the child and adult care food program (see H.R. 3405), [5MR] Nuclear weapons: recognize the security interests of the U.S. in furthering complete nuclear disarmament (see H. Res. 479), [18JN] WORKER ADJUSTMENT AND RETRAINING NOTIFICATION ACT Bills and resolutions Business and industry: require certain employers who close plants to negotiate possible ways to continue to use the plant and equipment for continued employment purposes (see H.R. 3397), [5MR] WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3736), [28AP] Enact (H.R. 3736): consideration (see H. Res. 513), [30JY] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 3736, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 513) (H. Rept. 105-660), [30JY] Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3736) (H. Rept. 105-657), [29JY] WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Conference reports Provisions (H.R. 1385), [29JY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 105- 659), [29JY] WORLD BANK related term(s) International Monetary Fund Bills and resolutions Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund (see H.R. 3106), [27JA] (see H.R. 3138), [3FE] ------require reports to Congress on IMF programs relative to East Asian countries (see H.R. 3305), [3MR] IMF: ensure interest rates on loans are comparable to other financial markets (see H. Con. Res. 273), [7MY] ------ensure transparency of operations (see H.R. 3331), [4MR] ------make Federal funding contingent upon certification that eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting from such funds (see H.R. 3242), [12FE] ------prohibit funding until Iraq is expelled (see H.R. 3599), [30MR] ------U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 3090), [27JA] International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments, and enforce trade law remedies (see H.R. 3573), [27MR] WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Bills and resolutions China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see H. Con. Res. 219), [12FE] (see H.J. Res. 126), [22JY] (see H. Con. Res. 334), [7OC] Guidelines for Drug Donations: encourage the U.S. to become a signatory (see H. Con. Res. 225), [26FE] WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION Appointments Conferees: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, [23SE] Conference reports Digital Millennium Copyright Act (H.R. 2281), [8OC] Reports filed Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-796), [8OC] ------Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105- 551), [22JY] ------Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2281) (H. Rept. 105-551), [22MY] WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION Bills and resolutions European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural products (see H. Con. Res. 213), [11FE] ------unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (see H. Con. Res. 212), [11FE] International trade: establish negotiating objectives relative to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession of State trading regimes (see H.R. 4288), [21JY] Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4761), [9OC] ------take certain actions in response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (see H. Res. 588), [9OC] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 4761, Uruguay Round Agreements Compliance Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105- 805), [9OC] European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res. 213) (H. Rept. 105-672), [3AU] WORLD WAR II related term(s) War Appointments Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., [23SE], [14OC] Bills and resolutions Army: issue the ``Italy'' clasp for the Army Occupation Medal to certain veterans who served in the disputed Italy-Yugoslavia area (see H.R. 3141), [3FE] Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (see H. Con. Res. 320), [5AU] Battle of the Bulge: commend veterans who fought (see H.J. Res. 132), [8OC] Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 230), [26FE] Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 206), [28JA] Clay, Lucius D.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 346), [3FE] Dept. of State: seek certain commitments from Poland (see H. Res. 443), [21MY] Dept. of the Interior: conduct study relative to designation of Rosie the Riveter Park as an affiliated site to the National Park Service (see H.R. 4483), [6AU] Eliach, Yaffa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4613), [23SE] Holocaust: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and restitution of individual and communal property (see H. Res. 557), [28SE] ------recovery of insurance issued for victims (see H.R. 3121), [28JA] (see H.R. 4826), [13OC] Insurance: prohibit foreign insurance companies from doing business in the U.S. unless they disclose any financial dealings they had with individuals who survived or died in the Holocaust (see H.R. 3143), [3FE] Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional monument, memorial, or structure (see H.R. 3188), [11FE] (see H.R. 4752), [8OC] Nazi Party--World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals (see H.R. 4007), [5JN] Pearl Harbor Day: treat December 7 in the same manner as Veterans Day for all purposes relative to Federal employment (see H.R. 4815), [12OC] POW: recognition of American civilian POW (see H. Res. 555), [25SE] Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3662), [1AP] Scott, Hunter: tribute (see H. Res. 590), [9OC] Taxation: treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors (see H.R. 4563), [14SE] Veterans: allow certain individuals who provided service to the U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines during World War II to receive a reduced SSI benefit after moving back to the Philippines (see H.R. 4716), [7OC] ------computation of retirement benefits for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 4574), [15SE] ------provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March (see H.R. 3818), [7MY] ------provide the same level of health care for Filipino World War II veterans living in the Philippines as those living in the U.S. (see H.R. 4168), [25JN] Motions Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.: establish (H.R. 3662), [9JN] WU, IRENE Bills and resolutions Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices (see H. Res. 440), [18MY] WYLIE, CHALMERS P. (a former Representative from Ohio) Bills and resolutions relative to Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 4602), [18SE] WYANDOTTE TRIBE SETTLEMENT ACT Bills and resolutions Enact (see H.R. 3797), [5MY] Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3797) (H. Rept. 105-696), [9SE] WYNN, ALBERT RUSSELL (a Representative from Maryland) Bills and resolutions introduced Contracts: provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as [[Page 3200]] described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 3701), [21AP] ------require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to each subcontractor under a Federal contract (see H.R. 3700), [21AP] Jacob Joseph Chestnut Post Office Building, Oxon Hill, MD: designate (see H.R. 4516), [6AU] Petroleum: prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3847), [12MY] WYOMING Bills and resolutions Big Piney, WY: allow oil and gas leasing agreements for certain lands (see H.R. 3878), [14MY] Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes (see H. Res. 597), [14OC] Reports filed Big Piney, WY, Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] YAGUDIN, RUSLAN K. Bills and resolutions Relief (see H.R. 4695), [2OC] YATES, SIDNEY R. (a Representative from Illinois) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] Bills and resolutions introduced Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 206), [28JA] Courts: permit claims in U.S. courts against foreign countries which are sponsors of international terrorism, or where no extradition treaty or other remedies exist (see H.R. 3848), [12MY] YOUNG, C.W. BILL (a Representative from Florida) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions, [23AP] ------H.R. 3694, intelligence services appropriations, [10SE] ------H.R. 4276, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, [6OC] Bills and resolutions introduced Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (see H.R. 4103), [22JN] National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), [7MY] Tariff: crystal vases and drinking glasses (see H.R. 4839), [14OC] Conference reports Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 4103), [25SE] Reports filed Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4103) (H. Rept. 105-591), [22JN] YOUNG, DON (a Representative from Alaska) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act, [1AP] ------H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, [22JY] Bills and resolutions introduced Alaska: clarify the regulation of Alaskan Guide Pilots conducting air flights (see H.R. 3406), [5MR] ------Federal recognition of the Qutekcak Native Tribe and the Tuscarora Nation of the Kau-ta-Noh (see H.R. 4693), [2OC] Arctic Oil Reserve: collection and interpretation of state-of-the- art, non-intrusive, 3-dimensional seismic data testing for producible oil in the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 4755), [8OC] Bering Sea: actions to stop poaching of marine resources and use of illegal high seas driftnets (see H. Res. 470), [15JN] Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 4517), [6AU] Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 4717), [7OC] Endangered Species Act: transfer enforcement functions of the National Marine Fisheries Service to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see H.R. 4335), [24JY] Firearms: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 4137), [24JN] Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with Poland (H.R. 3461), technical corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 352), [15OC] George Washington Memorial Parkway: prohibit construction of new facilities and structures along certain parts (see H.R. 4334), [24JY] Gustavus, AK: land exchange (see H.R. 3903), [19MY] Hurff A. Saunders Federal Building, Juneau, AK: designate (see H.R. 4261), [16JY] Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors (see H.R. 4088), [18JN] Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: protect endangered species and other wildlife using the refuge and safeguard refuge land around Minneapolis, MN, from physical or auditory impairment (see H.R. 4729), [7OC] Native Americans: reduce the fractionated ownership of Indian lands (see H.R. 4325), [23JY] ------technical corrections to certain laws (see H.R. 4068), [16JN] ------transfer services and personnel from the BIA to the Office of Self-Governance and emphasize the need for job creation on Indian reservations (see H.R. 4087), [18JN] Oklahoma: compensate the Wyandotte Tribe for the taking of certain rights by the Federal Government (see H.R. 3797), [5MY] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3113), [27JA] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: require use of full name on new signs (see H.R. 4014), [5JN] Taxation: treatment of Alaska Native settlement trusts (see H.R. 4192), [25JN] Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects Alaska (see H. Con. Res. 278), [19MY] Reports filed Administrative Procedures for Extension of Federal Recognition to Certain Indian Groups: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1154) (H. Rept. 105-737), [23SE] Advisory Council on California Indian Policy Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3069) (H. Rept. 105-571), [9JN] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Land Bank Protections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2000) (H. Rept. 105-677), [5AU] Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Recognition of Certain Native American Communities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2812) (H. Rept. 105-716), [15SE] Allow Individuals To Designate a Percentage of Their Tax Overpayments or To Make Contributions to Units of the National Park System: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 755) (H. Rept. 105-482), [21AP] American Heritage Rivers Initiative Termination: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1842) (H. Rept. 105-781), [6OC] Approve Location of Proposed Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in the District of Columbia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 113) (H. Rept. 105-589), [22JN] Authorize India To Establish a Memorial in the District of Columbia for Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4284) (H. Rept. 105-666), [31JY] Big Piney, WY, Allowance of Oil and Gas Leasing Agreements for Certain Lands: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 105-771), [5OC] BWCAW Accessibility and Fairness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1739) (H. Rept. 105-500), [29AP] California Indian Land Transfer Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2742) (H. Rept. 105-575), [10JN] Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Extension of Authority and Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2411) (H. Rept. 105-568), [5JN] Clarify Guam's Local Judicial Structure and the Office of Attorney General: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2370) (H. Rept. 105-742), [24SE] Collection of Fees Relative to the Making of Motion Pictures, Television Productions, and Sound Tracks in National Parks and Recreation Areas: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2993) (H. Rept. 105-678), [5AU] Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4223) (H. Rept. 105-813), [12OC] Commitment to Guam To Increase Self-Government Consistent With Self-Determination: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Res. 494) (H. Rept. 105-751), [28SE] Convey Administrative Site for the Rogue River National Forest and Use Proceeds for the Construction or Improvement of Forest Offices and Support Buildings: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3796) (H. Rept. 105-561), [3JN] Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 4103) (H. Rept. 105-746), [25SE] Dept. of the Interior Prohibition on Charging of Fees for Certain Uses of Sand, Gravel, and Shell Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3972) (H. Rept. 105-766), [2OC] Dungeness Crab Conservation and Management Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3498) (H. Rept. 105-674), [4AU] Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2108) (H. Rept. 105-714), [15SE] Eastern Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1567) (H. Rept. 105-814), [12OC] Exchange of Certain Mineral Interests Located in National Grasslands in Billings County, ND: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2574) (H. Rept. 105-471), [30MR] Flathead Irrigation Project Transfer of Maintenance and Operation to Local Control: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3056) (H. Rept. 105-812), [12OC] Folsom Dam Outlet Modifications, Northfork American River Cofferdam Reconstruction Study, and Auburn Dam Transfer to California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4111) (H. Rept. 105-811), [12OC] Folsom Dam Construction of Temperature Control Devices: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4079) (H. Rept. 105-717), [15SE] Forest Service Easement Grant to the Chugach Alaska Corp.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3087) (H. Rept. 105-782), [6OC] Forest Service Property Conveyance in Kern County, CA, in Exchange for County Lands Suitable for Inclusion in the Sequoia National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4023) (H. Rept. 105-815), [12OC] Fort Davis National Historic Site Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3047) (H. Rept. 105-669), [3AU] Gallatin Land Consolidation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 105-723), [16SE] Granite Watershed Enhancement and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 105-527), [12MY] Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1481) (H. Rept. 105-715), [15SE] Greeley, CO, Exchange of Certain Lands With Water Supply and Storage Co.: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1309) (H. Rept. 105-489), [22AP] Gustavus, AK, Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3903) (H. Rept. 105-706), [11SE] [[Page 3201]] Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2538) (H. Rept. 105-594), [23JN] Huna Totem Corp. Land Conveyance in Alaska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3088) (H. Rept. 105-784), [6OC] Hydrographic Services Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3164) (H. Rept. 105-485), [21AP] Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission Extension: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1042) (H. Rept. 105-676), [5AU] International Fishery Agreement With Latvia: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 105-613), [14JY] Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 105-604), [25JN] Kake Tribal Corp. Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2756) (H. Rept. 105-783), [6OC] Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Federal Indian Services Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2314) (H. Rept. 105- 707), [11SE] Miccosukee Tribe Clarification of Rights in Florida: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3055) (H. Rept. 105-708), [11SE] Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2863) (H. Rept. 105-542), [19MY] Miles Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1021) (H. Rept. 105-506), [5MY] Monumental Abuse--The Clinton Administration's Campaign of Misinformation in the Establishment of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Rept. 105-824), [16OC] Morristown National Historical Park Acquisition of Certain Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2776) (H. Rept. 105-694), [9SE] Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Completion Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1659) (H. Rept. 105-704), [11SE] Narragansett Justice Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1983) (H. Rept. 105-692), [9SE] National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 231) (H. Rept. 105-496), [28AP] National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2376) (H. Rept. 105-483), [21AP] National Forest System Roadless Area Policy Development Suspension Pending Determinations That Such a Policy Will Not Adversely Affect Forest Health: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3297) (H. Rept. 105-816), [12OC] National Historic Preservation Fund Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1522) (H. Rept. 105-484), [21AP] National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Assistance Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2186) (H. Rept. 105-459), [24MR] National Park System Management Review and Application Process Reform: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1728) (H. Rept. 105-612), [14JY] National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1635) (H. Rept. 105-559), [3JN] Native American Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4068) (H. Rept. 105-733), [18SE] Native American Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1833) (H. Rept. 105-765), [2OC] Oceans Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3445) (H. Rept. 105-718), [15SE] Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4326) (H. Rept. 105-810), [12OC] Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation Authorization To Establish a Memorial Dedicated to Soldiers Who Have Died in Foreign Conflicts Other Than Declared Wars: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1608) (H. Rept. 105-753), [28SE] Reclamation Project Facilities Conveyance to Local Water Authorities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4389) (H. Rept. 105-785), [6OC] Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 105-495), [28AP] Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), [19MR] Sale or Lease of School Land in Idaho: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4166) (H. Rept. 105-705), [11SE] Salton Sea Reclamation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3267) (H. Rept. 105-621), [14JY] San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area and San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area Establishment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3625) (H. Rept. 105-685), [7AU] Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Preservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1695) (H. Rept. 105-697), [9SE] Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 105-673), [4AU] Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1110) (H. Rept. 105-691), [9SE] Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 105-695), [9SE] Transfer of Certain Forest Service Rights and Property in Exchange for Payment to the Occupant of Such Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2416) (H. Rept. 105-516), [7MY] Transfer of Certain Lake Chelan National Recreation Area Lands to the Wenatchee National Forest: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3520) (H. Rept. 105-560), [3JN] Transfer of Certain Public Lands or National Forest Lands for Use as Elementary or Secondary Schools: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2223) (H. Rept. 105-693), [9SE] Utah Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3830) (H. Rept. 105-598), [24JN] Vision Twenty-Twenty National Parks Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1693) (H. Rept. 105-767), [2OC] Wayne National Forest Continuance of Oil and Gas Operations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1467) (H. Rept. 105-770), [5OC] Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2556) (H. Rept. 105-522), [11MY] Wyandotte Tribe Settlement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3797) (H. Rept. 105-696), [9SE] YOUTH see Children and Youth YUGOSLAVIA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF see Serbia; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Montenegro YUMA, AZ Bills and resolutions Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District: convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project (see H.R. 3677), [1AP] ZAIRE, Republic of see Congo, Democratic Republic of