[House Calendars, Final - 106th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
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HISTORY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS - SENATE BILLS
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No. Index Key and History of Bill
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SENATE BILLS
S. 2.--To extend programs and activities under the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965. Referred to Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions Jan. 19, 1999. Reported amended
Apr. 12, 2000; Rept. 106-261. Considered May 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9,
2000.
S. 4 (H. Res. 393) (S. 270).--To improve pay and retirement equity
for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Referred to Armed Services Jan. 19, 1999. Reported amended
Feb. 2, 1999; Rept. 106-1. Considered Feb. 23, 1999. Passed
Senate amended Feb. 24, 1999; Roll No. 26: 91-8. Received in
House and held at desk Feb. 25, 1999. Papers returned to
Senate pursuant to H. Res. 393 Nov. 18, 1999.
S. 11.--For the relief of Wei Jingsheng. Referred to the Judiciary
Jan. 19, 1999. Reported June 15, 2000; no written report.
Passed Senate Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Sept. 29,
2000. Reported Oct. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-955. Private Calendar.
Passed House Oct. 27, 2000. Presented to the President Nov.
13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Private Law 106-14.
S. 28.--To authorize an interpretive center and related visitor
facilities within the Four Corners Monument Tribal Park, and
for other purposes. Reported amended from Indian Affairs Aug.
27, 1999; Rept. 106-144. Passed Senate amended Sept. 9, 1999.
Received in House and held at desk Sept. 13, 1999. Passed
House Nov. 18, 1999. Presented to the President Nov. 30, 1999.
Approved Dec. 7, 1999. Public Law 106-143.
S. 39 (H.R. 46).--To provide a national medal for public safety
officers who act with extraordinary valor above the call of
duty, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Jan.
19, 1999. Reported Apr. 29, 1999; no written report. Passed
Senate May 18 (Legislative day of May 14), 1999. Received in
House and held at desk May 19, 1999.
S. 40.--To protect the lives of unborn human beings. Ordered
placed on the calendar Jan. 20, 1999.
S. 41.--To make it a violation of a right secured by the
Constitution and laws of the United States to perform an
abortion with the knowledge that the abortion is being
performed solely because of the gender of the fetus. Ordered
placed on the calendar Jan. 20, 1999.
S. 42.--To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to
permit family planning projects to offer adoption services.
Ordered placed on the calendar Jan. 20, 1999.
S. 43.--To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to any State or
local educational agency that denies or prevents participation
in constitutional prayer in schools. Ordered placed on the
calendar Jan. 20, 1999.
S. 44.--To amend the Gun-Free Schools act of 1994 to require a
local educational agency that receives funds under the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expel a
student determined to be in possession of an illegal drug, or
illegal drug paraphernalia, on school property, in addition to
expelling a student determined to be in possession of a gun,
and for other purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar Jan.
20, 1999.
S. 45.--To prohibit the executive branch of the Federal Government
from establishing an additional class of individuals that is
protected against discrimination in Federal employment, and
for other purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar Jan. 20,
1999.
S. 46.--To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1954 to make preferential
treatment an unlawful employment practice, and for other
purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar Jan. 20, 1999.
S. 67.--To designate the headquarters building of the Department
of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, District of
Columbia, as the ``Robert C. Weaver Federal Building''.
Referred to Environment and Public Works Jan. 19, 1999.
Reported Mar. 17, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate Mar.
23, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Mar. 24, 1999.
Passed House Nov. 18, 1999. Presented to the President Nov.
30, 1999. Approved Dec. 9, 1999. Public Law 106-162.
S. 82 (H.R. 99) (H.R. 1000) (S. 643).--To authorize appropriations
for Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 19,
1999. Reported amended Mar. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-9. Considered
Oct. 4, 5, 1999. Returned to the calendar Oct. 5, 1999. See
H.R. 1000 for further action.
S. 92.--To provide for biennial budget process and a biennial
appropriations process and to enhance oversight and the
performance of the Federal Government. Referred jointly to the
Budget and Governmental Affairs Jan. 19, 1999. Reported
amended from Governmental Affairs Mar. 10, 1999; Rept. 106-12.
The Budget discharged. Ordered placed on the calendar Apr. 12,
1999.
S. 96 (H.R. 775).--To regulate commerce between and among the
several States by providing for the orderly resolution of
disputes arising out of computer-based problems related to
processing data that includes a 2-digit expression of that
year's date. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation
Jan. 19, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 10, 1999; Rept. 106-10.
Considered Apr. 27, 28, 29, 1999. Returned to the calendar May
4, 1999. Considered June 10, 15, 1999. Returned to the
calendar June 15, 1999. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000.
See H.R. 775 for further action.
S. 97.--To require the installation and use by schools and
libraries of a technology for filtering or blocking material
on the Internet on computers with Internet access to be
eligible to receive or retain universal service assistance.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 19,
1999. Reported amended Aug. 5, 1999; Rept. 106-141.
S. 109 (H.R. 2140).--To improve protection and management of the
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in the State of
Georgia. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 19,
1999. Reported amended June 7, 1999; Rept. 106-62.
Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 2140 for
further action.
S. 113.--To increase the criminal penalties for assaulting or
threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other
public servants, and for other purposes. Referred to the
Judiciary Jan. 19, 1999. Reported July 27, 2000; no written
report. Passed Senate Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Sept.
29, 2000.
S. 134.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study whether
the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore should be protected as
a wilderness area. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Jan. 19, 1999. Reported amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-371.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and referred to Resources Oct. 6,
2000.
S. 140 (H.R. 658).--To establish the Thomas Cole National Historic
Site in the State of New York as an affiliated area of the
National Park System, and for other purposes. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 19, 1999. Reported amended
June 24, 1999; Rept. 106-89. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10,
2000. See H.R. 658 for further action.
S. 148 (H.R. 39).--To require the Secretary of the Interior to
establish a program to provide assistance in the conservation
of neotropical migratory birds. Referred to Environment and
Public Works Jan. 19, 1999. Reported Mar. 26, 1999; Rept. 106-
36. Passed Senate Apr. 13, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Apr. 14, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House with
amendment June 26, 2000; Roll No. 328: 384-22. Senate agreed
to House amendment June 29, 2000. Presented to the President
July 11, 2000. Approved July 20, 2000. Public Law 106-247.
S. 150.--For the relief of Marina Khalina and her son, Albert
Mifakhov. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 19, 1999. Reported
June 15, 2000; no written report. Passed Senate Sept. 28
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to the Judiciary Sept. 29, 2000. Reported Oct. 11,
2000; Rept. 106-956. Private Calendar. Passed House Oct. 27,
2000. Presented to the President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved Nov.
22, 2000. Private Law 106-15.
S. 185.--To establish a Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the
Office of the United States Trade Representative. Referred to
Finance Jan. 19, 1999. Committee discharged. Passed Senate
Nov. 3, 1999. Received in House and referred to Ways and Means
Nov. 4, 1999.
S. 199.--For the relief of Alexandre Malofienko, Olga Matsko, and
their son, Vladimir Malofienko. Referred to the Judiciary Jan.
19, 1999. Reported Aug. 5, 1999; no written report. Passed
Senate Aug. 5, 1999. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Sept. 8, 1999. Reported Oct. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-
957.
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S. 225.--To provide housing assistance to Native Hawaiians.
Referred to Indian Affairs Jan. 19, 1999. Reported amended
Oct. 14, 1999; Rept. 106-192. Referred to Banking, Housing,
and Urban Affairs Oct. 27, 1999. Committee discharged. Ordered
placed on the calendar Nov. 2, 1999. Passed Senate amended
Nov. 4, 1999. Received in House and referred to Banking and
Financial Services Nov. 5, 1999.
S. 243.--To authorize the construction of the Perkins County Rural
Water System and authorize financial assistance to the Perkins
County Rural Water System, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, in
the planning and construction of the water supply system, and
for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Jan. 19, 1999. Reported Mar. 17, 1999; Rept. 106-18. Passed
Senate amended Mar. 25, 1999. Received in House and referred
to Resources Apr. 12, 1999.
S. 244 (H.R. 297).--To authorize the construction of the Lewis and
Clark Rural Water System and to authorize assistance to the
Lewis and Clark Rural Water System, Inc., a nonprofit
corporation, for the planning and construction of the water
supply system, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Jan. 19, 1999. Reported amended July 30,
1999; Rept. 106-130. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999.
Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to
Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 247 (H.R. 1554).--To amend title 17, United States Code, to
reform the copyright law with respect to satellite
retransmissions of broadcast signals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 19, 1999. Reported amended Mar.
2, 1999; Rept. 106-42. Returned to the calendar May 20, 1999.
See H.R. 1554 for further action.
S. 249 (H.R. 905).--To provide funding for the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children, to reauthorize the Runaway and
Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes. Referred to the
Judiciary Jan. 19, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 4, 1999; no
written report. Passed Senate amended Apr. 19, 1999. Received
in House and referred to Education and the Workforce Apr. 20,
1999. Rules suspended. Passed House with amendment May 25,
1999; Roll No. 148: 414-1. Senate agreed to House amendment
Sept. 28, 1999. Presented to the President Sept. 30, 1999.
Approved Oct. 12, 1999. Public Law 106-71.
S. 254 (H.R. 1501) (H. Res. 249).--To reduce violent juvenile
crime, promote accountability by rehabilitation of juvenile
criminals, punish and deter violent gang crime, and for other
purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar Jan. 22, 1999.
Considered May 11, 12, 13, 14, 18 (Legislative day of May 14),
19, 1999. Passed Senate amended May 20, 1999; Roll No. 140:
73-25. Received in House and held at desk May 26, 1999. Papers
returned to Senate pursuant to H. Res. 249 July 16, 1999.
S. 257 (H.R. 4) (S. 269).--To state the policy of the United
States regarding the deployment of a missile defense capable
of defending the territory of the United States against
limited ballistic missile attack. Referred to Armed Services
Jan. 20, 1999. Reported Feb. 12, 1999; Rept. 106-4. Considered
Mar. 15, 16, 1999. Passed Senate amended Mar. 17, 1999; Roll
No. 51: 97-3. Received in House and held at desk Mar. 18,
1999.
S. 262 (H.R. 435).--To make miscellaneous and technical changes to
various trade laws, and for other purposes. Referred to
Finance Jan. 20, 1999. Reported Feb. 3, 1999; Rept. 106-2.
S. 269 (H.R. 4) (S. 257).--To state the policy of the United
States regarding the deployment of a missile defense system
capable of defending the territory of the United States
against limited ballistic missile attack. Ordered placed on
the calendar Jan. 22, 1999.
S. 270 (S. 4).--To improve pay and retirement equity for members
of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Received in
Senate Jan. 21, 1999. Ordered placed on the calendar Jan. 22,
1999. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000.
S. 271 (H.R. 800) (S. 280).--To provide for education flexibility
partnerships. Ordered placed on the calendar Jan. 22, 1999.
Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 800 for further
action.
S. 272 (H.R. 396).--To designate the Federal building located at
1301 Clay Street in Oakland, California, as the ``Ronald V.
Dellums Federal Building''. Referred to Environment and Public
Works Jan. 21, 1999. Reported Mar. 17, 1999; no written
report. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 396 for
further action.
S. 275 (H.R. 322).--For the relief of Suchada Kwong. Referred to
the Judiciary Jan. 21, 1999. Reported Aug. 5, 1999; no written
report. Passed Senate Aug. 5, 1999. Received in House and held
at desk Sept. 8, 1999.
S. 276.--For the relief of Sergio Lozano, Faurico Lozano and Ana
Lozano. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 21, 1999. Reported
amended Nov. 4, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate amended
Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22,
1999. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 27, 2000. Reported Oct.
11, 2000; Rept. 106-958. Private Calendar. Passed House Oct.
27, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved
Nov. 22, 2000. Private Law 106-16.
S. 278.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain
lands to the county of Rio Arriba, New Mexico. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 21, 1999. Reported Mar. 16,
1999; Rept. 106-16. Passed Senate Mar. 25, 1999. Received in
House and referred to Resources Apr. 12, 1999. Reported Oct.
27, 1999; Rept. 106-418. Union Calendar. Rules suspended.
Passed House Nov. 17, 1999. Presented to the President Nov.
19, 1999. Approved Nov. 29, 1999. Public Law 106-114.
S. 280 (H.R. 800) (S. 271) (S. 280).--To provide for education
flexibility partnerships. Referred to Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions Jan. 21, 1999. Reported amended Jan. 28,
1999; no written report. Considered Mar. 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10,
11, 1999. Returned to the calendar Mar. 11, 1999. Indefinitely
postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 800 for further action.
S. 291 (H.R. 1019).--To convey certain real property within the
Carlsbad Project in New Mexico to the Carlsbad Irrigation
District. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 21,
1999. Reported Mar. 17, 1999; Rept. 106-19. Passed Senate Mar.
25, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Apr. 12, 1999.
Considered under suspension of rules June 6, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House June 7, 2000; Roll No. 242: 422-0.
Presented to the President June 9, 2000. Approved June 21,
2000. Public Law 106-220.
S. 292 (H.R. 66).--To preserve the cultural resources of the Route
66 corridor and to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
provide assistance. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Jan. 21, 1999. Reported Mar. 17, 1999; Rept. 106-20. Passed
Senate Mar. 25, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Resources Apr. 12, 1999.
S. 293 (H.R. 695).--To direct the Secretaries of Agriculture and
Interior to convey certain lands in San Juan County, New
Mexico, to San Juan College. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Jan. 21, 1999. Reported Mar. 16, 1999; Rept. 106-17.
Passed Senate Mar. 25, 1999. Passed Senate amended Mar. 25,
1999. Received in House and referred to Resources Apr. 12,
1999. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 27, 1999; Roll No.
450: 406-1. Presented to the President Sept. 28, 1999.
Approved Oct. 6, 1999. Public Law 106-66.
S. 296.--To provide for continuation of the Federal research
investment in a fiscally sustainable way, and for other
purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation
Jan. 22, 1999. Reported amended July 12, 1999; Rept. 106-106.
Passed Senate amended July 26, 1999. Received in House and
referred to Science July 27, 1999.
S. 299.--To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health
Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to
Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes.
Referred to Indian Affairs Jan. 22, 1999. Reported amended
Sept. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-148. Passed Senate amended Sept. 15,
1999. Received in House and referred to Resources and in
addition to Commerce Sept. 17, 1999.
S. 302.--For the relief of Kerantha Poole-Christian. Referred to
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Jan. 25, 1999.
Committee discharged Apr. 15, 1999. Referred to the Judiciary
Apr. 15, 1999. Reported Nov. 4, 1999; no written report.
Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 27, 2000.
Reported Sept. 27, 2000; Rept. 106-906. Private Calendar.
Passed House Oct. 3, 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 5,
2000. Approved Oct. 13, 2000. Private Law 106-7.
S. 303.--To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to enhance the
ability of direct broadcast satellite and other multichannel
video providers to compete effectively with cable television
systems, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science
and Transportation Jan. 25, 1999. Reported amended May 20,
1999; Rept. 106-51.
S. 305 (H.R. 1832).--To reform unfair and anticompetitive
practices in the professional boxing industry. Referred to
Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 25, 1999. Reported
amended June 21, 1999; Rept. 106-83. Passed Senate amended
July 27, 1999. Received in House and referred to Commerce and
in addition to Education and the Workforce July 29, 1999.
S. 311.--To authorize the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial
Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia
or its environs, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources Jan. 26, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 13,
2000; Rept. 106-273. Passed Senate amended July 10, 2000.
Received in House and held at desk July 11, 2000.
S. 313.--To repeal the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935,
to enact the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1999, and
for other purposes. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs Jan. 27, 1999. Reported Mar. 2, 1999; Rept. 106-7.
S. 314.--To provide for a loan guarantee program to address the
Year 2000 computer problems of small business concerns, and
for other purposes. Referred to Small Business Jan. 27, 1999.
Reported Feb. 23, 1999; Rept. 106-5. Passed Senate Mar. 2,
1999; Roll No. 28: 99-0. Received in House and referred to
Small Business Mar. 3, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House
Mar. 23, 1999. Presented to the President Mar. 25, 1999.
Approved Apr. 2, 1999. Public Law 106-8.
S. 322 (H.R. 576).--To amend title 4, United States Code, to add
the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to the list of days on
which the flag should especially be displayed. Referred to the
Judiciary Jan. 28, 1999. Reported Apr. 29, 1999; no written
report. Passed Senate June 14, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk June 15, 1999. Passed House Oct. 12, 1999.
Presented to the President Oct. 14, 1999. Approved Oct. 25,
1999. Public Law 106-80.
S. 323.--To redesignate the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National
Monument as a national park and establish the Gunnison Gorge
National Conservation Area, and for other purposes. Referred
to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 28, 1999. Reported
amended June 8 (Legislative day of June 7), 1999; Rept. 106-
69. Passed Senate amended July 1, 1999. Received in House and
referred to Resources July 12, 1999. Reported with amendment
Sept. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-307. Union Calendar. Rules suspended.
Passed House with amendment Sept. 27, 1999. Senate agreed to
House amendment Oct. 1, 1999. Presented to the President Oct.
13, 1999. Approved Oct. 21, 1999. Public Law 106-76.
S. 326.--To improve the access and choice of patients to quality,
affordable health care. Referred to Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions Jan. 28, 1999. Reported amended June 17, 1999;
Rept. 106-82.
S. 330 (H.R. 1753).--To promote the research, identification,
assessment, exploration, and development of methane hydrate
resources, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Jan. 28, 1999. Reported Mar. 22, 1999; Rept.
106-33. Passed Senate Apr. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Apr. 20, 1999. Referred to Science and in
addition to Resources Apr. 27, 1999.
S. 331 (H.R. 1180) (H.R. 3070) (S. Res. 127).--To amend the Social
Security Act to expand the availability of health care
coverage for working individuals with disabilities, to
establish a Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program in the
Social Security Administration to provide such individuals
with meaningful opportunities to work, and for other purposes.
Referred to Finance Jan. 28, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 26,
1999; Rept. 106-37. Passed Senate amended June 16, 1999; Roll
No. 169: 99-0. Received in House and held at desk June 17,
1999. Papers returned to Senate pursuant to S. Res. 127 Oct.
19, 1999.
S. 334.--To amend the Federal Power Act to remove the jurisdiction
of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to license
projects on fresh waters in the State of Hawaii. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 3, 1999. Reported Mar. 18,
1999; Rept. 106-26. Passed Senate Mar. 25, 1999. Received in
House and referred to Commerce Apr. 12, 1999.
S. 335 (H.R. 170).--To amend Chapter 30 of title 39, United States
Code, to provide for the nonmailability of certain deceptive
matter relating to sweepstakes, skill contests, facsimile
checks, administrative procedures, orders, and civil penalties
relating to such matter, and for other purposes. Referred to
Governmental Affairs Feb. 3, 1999. Reported amended July 1,
1999; Rept. 106-102. Passed Senate amended Aug. 2, 1999; Roll
No. 248: 93-0. Received in House and referred to Government
Reform Aug. 3, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House with
amendment Nov. 9, 1999. Senate agreed to House amendment Nov.
19, 1999. Presented to the President Dec. 1, 1999. Approved
Dec. 12, 1999. Public Law 106-168.
S. 342 (H.R. 1654).--To authorize appropriations for the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2000,
2001, and 2002, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation Feb. 3, 1999. Reported amended June
16, 1999; Rept. 106-77.
S. 345.--To amend the Animal Welfare Act to remove the limitation
that permits interstate movement of live birds, for the
purpose of fighting, to States in which animal fighting is
lawful. Referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Feb.
3, 1999. Reported May 17, 2000; Rept. 106-297.
S. 348.--To authorize and facilitate a program to enhance
training, research and development, energy conservation and
efficiency, and consumer education in the oilheat industry for
the benefit of oilheat consumers and the public, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 3,
1999. Reported amended July 20, 1999; Rept. 106-109. Passed
Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Commerce Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 353.--To provide for class action reform, and for other
purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 3, 1999. Reported
amended July 27, 2000; Rept. 106-420.
S. 356.--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey
certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project, and
designated lands within or adjacent to the Gila Project, to
the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District, and for
other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb.
3, 1999. Reported Mar. 17, 1999; Rept. 106-21. Passed Senate
Mar. 25, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Apr. 12,
1999. Considered under suspension of rules June 6, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House June 7, 2000; Roll No. 243: 423-0.
Presented to the President June 9, 2000. Approved June 21,
2000. Public Law 106-221.
S. 361 (H.R. 510).--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to
transfer to John R. and Margaret J. Lowe of Big Horn County,
Wyoming, certain land so as to correct an error in the patent
issued to their predecessors in interest. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources Feb. 3, 1999. Reported Mar. 22, 1999;
Rept. 106-29. Passed Senate Apr. 19, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk Apr. 20, 1999. Referred to Resources June 17,
1999. Reported July 12, 1999; Rept. 106-225. Private Calendar.
Passed House July 20, 1999. Presented to the President July
22, 1999. Approved Aug. 2, 1999. Private Law 106-1.
S. 364 (H.R. 68).--To improve certain loan programs of the Small
Business Administration, and for other purposes. Referred to
Small Business Feb. 3, 1999. Reported Mar. 2, 1999; Rept. 106-
6. Returned to the calendar Mar. 22, 1999. Indefinitely
postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 68 for further action.
S. 366 (H.R. 2271).--To amend the National Trails System Act to
designate El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro as a National
Historic Trail. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb.
4, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 17, 1999; Rept. 106-22. Passed
Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 3, 2000. Presented to the
President Oct. 5, 2000. Approved Oct. 13, 2000. Public Law
106-307.
S. 376 (H.R. 3261) (H. Res. 432).--To amend the Communications
Satellite Act of 1962 to promote competition and privatization
in satellite communications, and for other purposes. Referred
to Commerce, Science and Transportation Feb. 4, 1999. Reported
amended June 30, 1999; Rept. 106-100. Passed Senate amended
July 1, 1999. Received in House and referred to Commerce July
12, 1999. Committee discharged. Passed House with amendment
Nov. 10, 1999. House insisted on its amendment and asked for a
conference Nov. 10, 1999. Senate disagreed to House amendment
and asked for a conference Nov. 19, 1999. Senate withdrew
request of Nov. 19, 1999, for conference Jan. 24, 2000. Senate
disagreed to House amendment and agreed to a conference Jan.
24, 2000. Conference report filed in the House Mar. 2, 2000;
Rept. 106-509. Senate agreed to conference report Mar. 2,
2000. House agreed to conference report Mar. 9, 2000.
Presented to the President Mar. 10, 2000. Approved Mar. 17,
2000. Public Law 106-180.
S. 380.--To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act. Referred to
Governmental Affairs Feb. 4, 1999. Reported Mar. 26, 1999;
Rept. 106-38. Passed Senate Apr. 13, 1999. Received in House
and referred to Education and the Workforce Apr. 14, 1999.
Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 13, 1999. Presented to the
President Sept. 22, 1999. Approved Oct. 1, 1999. Public Law
106-63.
S. 382.--To establish the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
in the State of South Dakota, and for other purposes. Referred
to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 4, 1999. Reported Mar.
17, 1999; Rept. 106-23. Passed Senate Mar. 25, 1999. Received
in House and referred to Resources Apr. 12, 1999. Reported
Oct. 18, 1999; Rept. 106-391. Union Calendar. Rules suspended.
Passed House Nov. 17, 1999. Presented to the President Nov.
19, 1999. Approved Nov. 29, 1999. Public Law 106-115.
S. 383.--To establish a national policy of basic consumer fair
treatment for airline passengers. Referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation Feb. 6, 1999. Reported amended
Sept. 22, 1999; Rept. 106-162.
S. 385.--To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
to further improve the safety and health of working
environments, and for other purposes. Referred to Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions Feb. 6, 1999. Reported amended
Oct. 28, 1999; Rept. 106-202.
S. 388 (H.R. 818).--To authorize the establishment of a disaster
mitigation pilot program in the Small Business Administration.
Referred to Small Business Feb. 8, 1999. Committee discharged.
Passed Senate Mar. 25, 1999. Received in House Apr. 12, 1999.
Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 12, 1999. Presented to the
President Apr. 15, 1999. Approved Apr. 27, 1999. Public Law
106-24.
S. 392 (H.R. 211).--To designate the Federal building and United
States courthouse located at West 920 Riverside Avenue in
Spokane, Washington, as the ``Thomas S. Foley Federal Building
and United States Courthouse'', and the plaza at the south
entrance of that building and courthouse as the ``Walter F.
Horan Plaza''. Referred to Environment and Public Works Feb.
8, 1999. Reported Mar. 17, 1999; no written report.
Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 211 for further
action.
S. 397.--To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish a
multiagency program in support of the Materials Corridor
Partnership Initiative to promote energy efficient,
environmentally sound economic development along the border
with Mexico through the research, development, and use of new
materials. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 10,
1999. Reported amended Mar. 9, 2000; Rept. 106-232. Passed
Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and referred
to Science May 2, 2000.
S. 400.--To provide technical corrections to the Native American
Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, to
improve the delivery of housing assistance to Indian tribes in
a manner that recognizes the right of tribal self-governance,
and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 10,
1999. Reported amended Aug. 27, 1999; Rept. 106-145. Referred
to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Oct. 27, 1999.
Committee discharged. Ordered placed on the calendar Nov. 2,
1999. Passed Senate amended Feb. 28, 2000. Received in House
and referred to Banking and Financial Services Feb. 29, 2000.
S. 401 (S. 2719).--To provide for business development and trade
promotion for native Americans,and for other purposes.
Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 10, 1999. Reported amended
Sept. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-149. Passed Senate amended Sept. 15,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 17, 1999.
S. 406.--To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make
permanent the demonstration program that allows for direct
billing of medicare, medicaid, and other third party payors,
and to expand the eligibility under such program to other
tribes and tribal organizations. Referred to Indian Affairs
Feb. 10, 1999. Reported amended Sept. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-152.
Passed Senate amended Sept. 15, 1999. Passed Senate amended
Sept. 15, 1999. Received in House and referred to Resources
and in addition to Ways and Means, and Commerce Sept. 17,
1999. Reported from Resources Sept. 6, 2000; Rept. 106-818,
Pt. I. Referral to Ways and Means and Commerce extended Sept.
6, 2000 for a period ending not later than Sept. 6, 2000. Ways
and Means and Commerce discharged Sept. 6, 2000. Union
Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 17, 2000.
Presented to the President Oct. 20, 2000. Approved Nov. 1,
2000. Public Law 106-417.
S. 408.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey a
former Bureau of Land Management administrative site to the
City of Carson City, Nevada, for use as a senior center.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 10, 1999.
Reported Mar. 20, 2000; Rept. 106-244. Passed Senate Apr. 13,
2000. Received in House and referred to Resources May 2, 2000.
S. 415 (H.R. 747).--To protect the permanent trust funds of the
State of Arizona from erosion due to inflation and modify the
basis on which distributions are made from those funds.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 11, 1999.
Reported June 2, 1999; Rept. 106-59. Indefinitely postponed
Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 747 for further action.
S. 416.--To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the
city of Sisters, Oregon, a certain parcel of land for use in
connection with a sewage treatment facility. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 11, 1999. Reported amended
June 2, 1999; Rept. 106-60. Passed Senate amended July 1,
1999. Received in House and referred to Resources July 12,
1999. Reported with amendment Nov. 5, 1999; Rept. 106-453.
Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House with amendment
Nov. 17, 1999. Senate agreed to House amendment Nov. 19, 1999.
Presented to the President Nov. 30, 1999. Approved Dec. 7,
1999. Public Law 106-144.
S. 422.--To provide for Alaska state jurisdiction over small
hydroelectric projects. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Feb. 11, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 19, 1999; Rept.
106-28. Passed Senate amended Mar. 25, 1999. Received in House
and referred to Commerce Apr. 12, 1999.
S. 426.--To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, to
provide for a land exchange between the Secretary of
Agriculture and the Huna Totem Corporation, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 12,
1999. Reported amended Mar. 22, 1999; Rept. 106-30. Passed
Senate amended Apr. 19, 1999. Received in House and referred
to Resources Apr. 20, 1999. Reported Sept. 26, 2000; Rept.
106-899.
Union Calendar................................................Union 543
S. 430.--To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, to
provide for a land exchange between the Secretary of
Agriculture and the Kake Tribal Corporation, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 22,
1999. Reported amended Mar. 22, 1999; Rept. 106-31. Passed
Senate amended Apr. 19, 1999. Received in House and referred
to Resources Apr. 20, 1999. Reported with amendment Jan. 27,
2000; Rept. 106-489. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed
House with amendment May 22, 2000. Senate agreed to House
amendment Sept. 22, 2000. Presented to the President Sept. 26,
2000. Approved Oct. 6, 2000. Public Law 106-283.
S. 437.--To designate the United States courthouse under
construction at 338 Las Vegas Boulevard South in Las Vegas,
Nevada, as the ``Lloyd D. George United States Courthouse''.
Referred to Environment and Public Works Feb. 22, 1999.
Reported Mar. 17, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate Mar.
23, 1999. Received in House and referred to Transportation and
Infrastructure Mar. 24, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House
Oct. 26, 1999. Presented to the President Oct. 28, 1999.
Approved Nov. 9, 1999. Public Law 106-91.
S. 438.--To provide for the settlement of the water rights claims
of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, and
for other purposes. Reported from Indian Affairs July 22,
1999; Rept. 106-200. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
July 22, 1999. Committee discharged. Ordered placed on the
calendar Sept. 30, 1999. Passed Senate amended Nov. 4, 1999.
Received in House and held at desk Nov. 5, 1999. Passed House
Nov. 18, 1999. Presented to the President Nov. 30, 1999.
Approved Dec. 9, 1999. Public Law 106-163.
S. 439.--To amend the National Forest and Public Lands of Nevada
Enhancement Act of 1988 to adjust the boundary of the Toiyabe
National Forest, Nevada. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Feb. 22, 1999. Reported Nov. 2, 1999; Rept. 106-205.
Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
Reported July 17, 2000; Rept. 106-746. Union Calendar. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendments Oct. 23, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendments Dec. 7 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Presented to the President Dec. 15, 2000. Approved
Dec. 21, 2000. Public Law 106-558.
S. 440.--To provide support for certain institutes and schools.
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Feb. 23,
1999. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Nov. 2,
1999. Received in House and referred to Education and the
Workforce Nov. 3, 1999. Failed of passage under suspension of
the rules (two-thirds required) Nov. 17, 1999; Roll No. 597:
128-291.
S. 441 (H.R. 791).--To amend the National Trails System Act to
designate the route of the War of 1812 British invasion of
Maryland and Washington, District of Columbia, and the route
of the American defense, for study for potential addition to
the national trails system. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Feb. 23, 1999. Reported amended June 7, 1999; Rept.
106-63. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 791 for
further action.
S. 442.--To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for
employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel LOOKING
GLASS. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Feb.
23, 1999. Reported May 10, 2000; Rept. 106-281.
S. 447.--To deem as timely filed, and process for payment, the
applications submitted by the Dodson School Districts for
certain Impact Aid payments for fiscal year 1999. Referred to
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Feb. 23, 1999.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate Mar. 2, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Mar. 3, 1999. Passed House Mar. 10,
1999. Presented to the President Mar. 16, 1999. Approved Mar.
23, 1999. Public Law 106-3.
S. 449 (H.R. 509).--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to
transfer to the personal representative of the estate of Fred
Steffens of Big Horn County, Wyoming, certain land comprising
the Steffens family property. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Feb. 24, 1999. Reported Mar. 22, 1999; Rept. 106-32.
Passed Senate Apr. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Apr. 20, 1999. Referred to Resources June 17, 1999.
Reported July 12, 1999; Rept. 106-226. Private Calendar.
Passed House July 20, 1999. Presented to the President July
22, 1999. Approved Aug. 2, 1999. Private Law 106-2.
S. 451 (H.R. 5266).--For the relief of Saeed Rezai. Referred to
the Judiciary Feb. 24, 1999. Reported June 15, 2000; no
written report. Passed Senate Sept. 28 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 29,
2000.
S. 452.--For the relief of Belinda McGregor. Referred to the
Judiciary Feb. 24, 1999. Reported amended Aug. 5, 1999; no
written report. Passed Senate amended Aug. 5, 1999. Received
in House and referred to the Judiciary Sept. 8, 1999. Reported
Oct. 5, 1999; Rept. 106-364. Private Calendar. Passed House
May 2, 2000. Presented to the President May 4, 2000. Approved
May 15, 2000. Private Law 106-4.
S. 453.--To designate the Federal building located at 709 West 9th
Street in Juneau, Alaska, as the ``Hurff A. Saunders Federal
Building''. Referred to Environment and Public Works Feb. 24,
1999. Reported Mar. 17, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate
Mar. 23, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Mar. 24,
1999. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Apr. 20,
1999. Reported Apr. 27, 1999; Rept. 106-113. House Calendar.
Rules suspended. Passed House May 4, 1999. Presented to the
President May 6, 1999. Approved May 13, 1999. Public Law 106-
27.
S. 460.--To designate the United States courthouse located at 401
South Michigan Street in South Bend, Indiana, as the ``Robert
K. Rodibaugh United States Bankruptcy Courthouse''. Referred
to Environment and Public Works Feb. 24, 1999. Reported Mar.
17, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate Mar. 23, 1999.
Received in House and referred to Transportation and
Infrastructure Mar. 24, 1999. Reported Apr. 27, 1999; Rept.
106-114. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House May 4,
1999. Presented to the President May 6, 1999. Approved May 13,
1999. Public Law 106-28.
S. 461 (H.R. 775).--To assure that innocent users and businesses
gain access to solutions to the year 2000 problem-related
failures through fostering an incentive to settle year 2000
lawsuits that may disrupt significant sectors of the American
economy. Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 24, 1999. Reported
amended Mar. 26, 1999; no written report.
S. 467.--To restate and improve section 7A of the Clayton Act, and
for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 25, 1999.
Reported amended July 1, 1999; no written report.
S. 468 (H.R. 409).--To improve the effectiveness and performance
of Federal financial assistance programs, simplify Federal
financial assistance application and reporting requirements,
and improve the delivery of services to the public. Referred
to Governmental Affairs Feb. 25, 1999. Reported amended July
1, 1999; Rept. 106-103. Passed Senate amended July 15, 1999.
Received in House and held at desk July 16, 1999. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendment Nov. 2, 1999. Senate
agreed to House amendment Nov. 4, 1999. Presented to the
President Nov. 9, 1999. Approved Nov. 20, 1999. Public Law
106-107.
S. 484.--To provide for the granting of refugee status in the
United States to nationals of certain foreign countries in
which American Vietnam War POW/MIAs or American Korean War
POW/MIAs may be present, if those nationals assist in the
return to the United States of those POW/MIAs alive. Referred
to the Judiciary Feb. 25, 1999. Reported May 18, 2000; no
written report. Passed Senate amended May 24, 2000. Received
in House and referred to the Judiciary and in addition to
International Relations May 25, 2000. Committees discharged.
Passed House Oct. 24, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 3,
2000. Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-484.
S. 486 (H.R. 2987).--To provide for the punishment of
methamphetamine laboratory operators, provide additional
resources to combat methamphetamine production, trafficking,
and abuse in the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 25, 1999. Reported amended Aug.
5, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
Referred to the Judiciary and in addition to Commerce Jan. 27,
2000.
S. 492 (H.R. 3039) (S. 835).--To amend the Federal Water Pollution
Act to assist in the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, and
for other purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works
Mar. 2, 1999. Reported Oct. 13, 1999; Rept. 106-181.
S. 494 (H.R. 540).--To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act
to prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing
facilities as a result of a voluntary withdrawal from
participation in the medicaid program. Referred to Finance
Mar. 2, 1999. Reported Mar. 10, 1999; Rept. 106-13.
S. 501.--To address resource management issues in Glacier Bay
National Park, Alaska. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Mar. 2, 1999. Reported amended July 29, 1999; Rept.
106-128. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources
Jan. 27, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000.
Presented to the President Nov. 1, 2000. Approved Nov. 7,
2000. Public Law 106-455.
S. 503 (H.R. 898).--Designating certain land in the San Isabel
National Forest in the State of Colorado as the ``Spanish
Peaks Wilderness''. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Mar. 2, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 9, 2000; Rept. 106-233.
Passed Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and
held at desk May 2, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 1, 2000. Approved
Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-456.
S. 507 (H.R. 1480).--To provide for the conservation and
development of water and related resources, to authorize the
United States Army Corps of Engineers to construct various
projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United
States, and other purposes. Referred to Environment and Public
Works Mar. 2, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 23, 1999; Rept. 106-
34. Passed Senate amended Apr. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Apr. 21, 1999. Passed House with amendments July
22, 1999. House insisted on its amendments and asked for a
conference July 22, 1999. Senate disagreed to House amendments
and agreed to a conference July 28, 1999. Conference report
filed in the House Aug. 5, 1999; Rept. 106-298. Senate agreed
to conference report Aug. 5, 1999. House agreed to conference
report Aug. 5, 1999. Presented to the President Aug. 12, 1999.
Approved Aug. 17, 1999. Public Law 106-53.
S. 508.--To prohibit implementation of ``Know Your Customer''
regulations by the Federal banking agencies. Ordered placed on
the calendar Mar. 3, 1999.
S. 522 (H.R. 999).--To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act to improve the quality of beaches and coastal recreation
water, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and
Public Works Mar. 3, 1999. Reported amended Aug. 25, 2000;
Rept. 106-366. Passed Senate amended Sept. 21, 2000. Received
in House and held at desk Sept. 22, 2000.
S. 531 (H.R. 573).--To authorize the President to award a gold
medal on behalf of the Congress to Rosa Parks in recognition
of her contributions to the Nation. Referred to Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs Mar. 4, 1999. Committee discharged.
Passed Senate Apr. 19, 1999; Roll No. 88: 86-0. Received in
House and passed Apr. 20, 1999. Presented to the President
Apr. 26, 1999. Approved May 4, 1999. Public Law 106-26.
S. 544 (H.R. 1141).--Making emergency supplemental appropriations
and rescissions for recovery from natural disasters, and
foreign assistance, for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1999, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations
Mar. 4, 1999; Rept. 106-8. Considered Mar. 17, 18, 19, 22,
1999. Passed Senate amended Mar. 23, 1999. Returned to the
calendar Mar. 25, 1999. See H.R. 1141 for further action.
S. 548.--To establish the Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort
Miamis National Historical Site in the State of Ohio. Referred
to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 4, 1999. Reported amended
June 7, 1999; Rept. 106-64. Passed Senate amended Oct. 14,
1999. Received in House and referred to Resources Oct. 18,
1999. Committee discharged. Passed House Nov. 18, 1999.
Presented to the President Nov. 30, 1999. Approved Dec. 9,
1999. Public Law 106-164.
S. 557.--To provide guidance for the designation of emergencies as
a part of the budget process. Reported from Governmental
Affairs Mar. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-14. Referred to the Budget
Mar. 11, 1999. Committee discharged Apr. 12, 1999. Considered
Apr. 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 1999. Returned to the calendar
May 4, 1999. Considered June 15, 1999. Returned to the
calendar July 1, 1999.
S. 558.--To prevent the shutdown of the Government at the
beginning of a fiscal year if a new budget is not yet enacted.
Reported from Governmental Affairs Mar. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-15.
S. 559 (H.R. 118).--To designate the Federal building located at
33 East 8th Street in Austin, Texas, as the ``J.J. `Jake'
Pickle Federal Building''. Referred to Environment and Public
Works Mar. 8, 1999. Reported May 12, 1999; no written report.
Passed Senate June 16, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk June 17, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 5,
1999. Presented to the President Oct. 7, 1999. Approved Oct.
19, 1999. Public Law 106-72.
S. 564.--A bill to reduce class size,and for other purposes.
Ordered placed on the calendar Mar. 9, 1999.
S. 566.--To amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to exempt
agricultural commodities, livestock, and value-added products
from unilateral economic sanctions, to prepare for future
bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations affecting United
States agriculture, and for other purposes. Referred to
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Mar. 8, 1999. Reported
amended Sept. 13, 1999; Rept. 106-157.
S. 574 (H.R. 535).--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to
make corrections to a map relating to the Coastal Barrier
Resources System. Referred to Environment and Public Works
Mar. 10, 1999. Reported Mar. 26, 1999; Rept. 106-39. Passed
Senate Apr. 22, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Resources Apr. 26, 1999. Committee discharged. Passed House
Nov. 18, 1999. Presented to the President Nov. 30, 1999.
Approved Dec. 6, 1999. Public Law 106-128.
S. 576.--To provide for improved monetary policy and regulatory
reform in financial institution management and activities, to
streamline financial regulatory agency actions, to provide for
improved consumer credit disclosure, and for other purposes.
Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Mar. 10, 1999.
Reported Mar. 10, 1999; Rept. 106-11.
S. 577 (H.R. 2031).--To provide for injunctive relief in Federal
district court to enforce State laws relating to the
interstate transportation of intoxicating liquor. Referred to
the Judiciary Mar. 10, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 2, 2000; no
written report.
S. 579.--To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to target
assistance to support the economic and political independence
of the countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
Referred to Foreign Relations Mar. 10, 1999. Reported May 11,
1999; Rept. 106-45.
S. 580 (H.R. 2506).--To amend title IX of the Public Health
Service Act to revise and extend the Agency for Healthcare
Policy and Research. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions Mar. 10, 1999. Committee discharged. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 3, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
4, 1999. Passed House Nov. 18, 1999. Presented to the
President Dec. 1, 1999. Approved Dec. 6, 1999. Public Law 106-
129.
S. 581 (H.R. 659).--To protect the Paoli and Brandywine
Battlefields in Pennsylvania, to authorize a Valley Forge
Museum of the American Revolution at Valley Forge National
Historical Park, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources Mar. 10, 1999. Reported amended July 21,
1999; Rept. 106-117. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See
H.R. 659 for further action.
S. 604.--To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to complete a land
exchange with Georgia Power Company. Referred to Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry Mar. 15, 1999. Reported June 21, 1999;
no written report. Passed Senate June 28, 1999. Received in
House and referred to Agriculture July 15, 1999. Rules
suspended. Passed House July 26, 1999. Presented to the
President July 28, 1999. Approved Aug. 5, 1999. Public Law
106-41.
S. 606.--For the relief of Global Exploration and Development
Corporation, Kerr-McGee Corporation, and Kerr-McGee Chemical,
LLC (successor to Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation), and for
other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 15, 1999.
Reported amended June 10, 1999; no written report. Passed
Senate amended July 1, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk July 12, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House with
amendment Aug. 2, 1999. Senate agreed to House amendment Aug.
4, 1999. Presented to the President Aug. 11, 1999. Approved
Aug. 17, 1999. Public Law 106-54.
S. 607 (H.R. 1528).--Reauthorize and amend the National Geologic
Mapping Act of 1992. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Mar. 15, 1999. Reported June 16, 1999; Rept. 106-78.
Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 1528 for
further action.
S. 609.--To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act of 1994 to prevent the abuse of inhalants through programs
under the Act, and for other purposes. Ordered placed on the
calendar Mar. 16, 1999. Passed Senate Apr. 30, 1999. Received
in House and referred to Education and the Workforce May 3,
1999.
S. 610.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain
land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management
in Washakie County and Big Horn County, Wyoming, to the
Westside Irrigation District, Wyoming, and for other purposes.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 15, 1999.
Reported amended June 27, 2000; Rept. 106-313. Passed Senate
amended July 27, 2000. Received in House and referred to
Resources Sept. 6, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 1, 2000. Approved
Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-485.
S. 613.--To encourage Indian economic development, to provide for
the disclosure of Indian tribal sovereign immunity in
contracts involving Indian tribes,and for other purposes.
Referred to Indian Affairs Mar. 15, 1999. Reported amended
Sept. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-150. Passed Senate amended Sept. 15,
1999. Received in House and referred to Resources Sept. 17,
1999. Reported Feb. 29, 2000; Rept. 106-501. Union Calendar.
Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 29, 2000; Roll No. 26: 406-
2. Presented to the President Mar. 2, 2000. Approved Mar. 14,
2000. Public Law 106-179.
S. 614.--To provide for regulatory reform in order to encourage
investment, business, and economic development with respect to
activities conducted on Indian lands. Referred to Indian
Affairs Mar. 15, 1999. Reported amended Sept. 8, 1999; Rept.
106-151. Passed Senate amended Sept. 15, 1999. Received in
House and referred to Resources Sept. 17, 1999. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the
President Oct. 30, 2000. Approved Nov. 6, 2000. Public Law
106-447.
S. 620.--To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans
Association, Incorporated, and for other purposes. Referred to
the Judiciary Mar. 15, 1999. Reported Aug. 5, 1999; no written
report. Passed Senate Aug. 5, 1999. Received in House and
referred to the Judiciary Sept. 8, 1999.
S. 623.--To amend Public Law 89-108 to increase authorization
levels for State and Indian tribal, municipal, rural, and
industrial water supplies, to meet current and future water
quantity and quality needs of the Red River Valley, to
deauthorize certain project features and irrigation service
areas, to enhance natural resources and fish and wildlife
habitat, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and
Public Works Mar. 16, 1999. Committee discharged Mar. 18,
1999. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 18, 1999.
Reported amended Nov. 1, 1999; Rept. 106-203. Passed Senate
amended Oct. 13 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received
in House and held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Referred to Resources
Oct. 17, 2000.
S. 624 (H.R. 1124).--To authorize construction of the Fort Peck
Reservation Rural Water System in the State of Montana, and
for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Mar. 16, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 20, 1999; Rept. 106-198.
Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27,
2000. Reported with amendment Sept. 7, 2000; Rept. 106-823.
Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House with amendment
Sept. 12, 2000. Senate agreed to House amendment Oct. 13
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Presented to the
President Oct. 19, 2000. Approved Oct. 27, 2000. Public Law
106-382.
S. 625 (H.R. 833) (H.R. 2415) (S. 3046).--To amend title 11,
United States Code, and for other purposes. Referred to the
Judiciary Mar. 16, 1999. Reported amended May 11, 1999; Rept.
106-49. Considered Nov. 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 1999, Jan. 26,
31, Feb. 1, 2, 2000. Returned to the calendar Feb. 2, 2000.
See H.R. 833 and H.R. 2415 for further action.
S. 632.--To provide assistance for poison prevention and to
stabilize the funding of regional poison control centers.
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Mar. 16,
1999. Reported amended Aug. 4, 1999; no written report. Passed
Senate amended Aug. 5, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Commerce Sept. 8, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 8,
2000; Roll No. 9: 378-16. Presented to the President Feb. 16,
2000. Approved Feb. 25, 2000. Public Law 106-174.
S. 643 (H.R. 99) (S. 82).--To authorize the Airport Improvement
Program for 2 months, and for other purposes. Passed Senate
amended Mar. 17, 1999; Roll No. 52: 100-0. Received in House
and held at desk Mar. 18, 1999. Passed House Mar. 24, 1999.
Presented to the President Mar. 26, 1999. Approved Mar. 31,
1999. Public Law 106-6.
S. 655.--To establish nationally uniform requirements regarding
the titling and registration of salvage, nonrepairable, and
rebuilt vehicles. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Mar. 17, 1999. Reported July 28, 1999; Rept.
106-123.
S. 662 (H.R. 4386).--To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act
to provide medical assistance for certain women screened and
found to have breast or cervical cancer under a federally
funded screening program. Referred to Finance Mar. 18, 1999.
Reported amended June 27, 2000; Rept. 106-323. Returned to the
calendar Oct. 4 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. See H.R.
4396 for further action.
S. 671 (H.R. 769).--To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide
for the registration and protection of trademarks used in
commerce, in order to carry out provisions of certain
international conventions, and for other purposes. Referred to
the Judiciary Mar. 19, 1999. Reported Feb. 10, 2000; Rept.
106-249.
S. 682 (H.R. 2909).--To implement the Hague Convention on
Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of
Intercountry Adoption, and for other purposes. Referred to
Foreign Relations Mar. 23, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 27,
2000; Rept. 106-276.
S. 688 (H.R. 1993) (H.R. 3381).--To amend the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961 to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation. Reported from Foreign Relations Mar. 23, 1999; no
written report. Passed Senate Nov. 3, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk Nov. 4, 1999.
S. 692 (H.R. 3125).--To prohibit Internet gambling, and for other
purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 23, 1999. Reported
amended June 17, 1999; Rept. 106-121. Passed Senate amended
Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22,
1999. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 695.--To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish
a national cemetery for veterans in various locations in the
United States, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans'
Affairs Mar. 24, 1999. Reported amended July 20, 1999; Rept.
106-113. Passed Senate amended Aug. 4, 1999. Received in House
and referred to Veterans' Affairs Aug. 5, 1999.
S. 698.--To review the suitability and feasibility of recovering
costs of high altitude rescues at Denali National Park and
Preserve in the state of Alaska, and for other purposes.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 24, 1999.
Reported June 9, 1999; Rept. 106-71. Passed Senate Nov. 19,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed
House Oct. 24, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 3, 2000.
Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-486.
S. 700.--To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the
Ala Kahakai Trail as a National Historic Trail. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 24, 1999. Reported amended
June 7, 1999; Rept. 106-65. Passed Senate amended July 1,
1999. Received in House and referred to Resources July 12,
1999. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 24, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 3, 2000. Approved Nov. 13, 2000. Public
Law 106-509.
S. 704 (H.R. 1349).--To amend title 18, United States Code, to
combat the overutilization of prison health care services and
control rising prisoner health care costs. Referred to the
Judiciary Mar. 24, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 29, 1999; no
written report. Passed Senate amended May 27, 1999. Received
in House and referred to the Judiciary June 7, 1999. Committee
discharged. Passed House with amendment Sept. 19, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendment Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 3, 2000. Approved
Oct. 12, 2000. Public Law 106-294.
S. 710.--To authorize the feasibility study on the preservation of
certain Civil War battlefields along the Vicksburg Campaign
Trail. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 24, 1999.
Reported amended Oct. 14, 1999; Rept. 106-184. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 1, 2000. Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-
487.
S. 711.--To allow for the investment of joint Federal and State
funds from the civil settlement of damages from the Exxon
Valdez oil spill, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources Mar. 24, 1999. Reported amended July 28,
1999; Rept. 106-124. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999.
Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to
Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 712.--To amend title 39, United States Code, to allow postal
patrons to contribute to funding for highway-rail grade
crossing safety through the voluntary purchase of certain
specially issued United States postage stamps. Referred to
Governmental Affairs Mar. 24, 1999. Reported July 8, 1999;
Rept. 106-104.
S. 720 (H.R. 1064).--To promote the development of a government in
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)
based on democratic principles and the rule of law, and that
respects internationally recognized human rights, to assist
the victims of Serbian oppression, to apply measures against
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Foreign Relations Mar. 25, 1999. Reported amended
Aug. 5, 1999; Rept. 106-139. Passed Senate amended Nov. 4,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 5, 1999.
S. 729 (H.R. 1487).--To ensure that Congress and the public have
the right to participate in the declaration of national
monuments on federal land. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Mar. 25, 1999. Reported Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-
372.
S. 734.--Entitled the ``National Discovery Trails Act of 1999''.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 25, 1999.
Reported amended June 24, 1999; Rept. 106-90. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 744 (H.R. 2958).--To provide for the continuation of higher
education through the conveyance of certain public lands in
the State of Alaska to the University of Alaska, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 25,
1999. Reported amended June 2, 1999; Rept. 106-61.
S. 746 (H.R. 1074).--To provide for analysis of major rules, to
promote the public's right to know the costs and benefits of
major rules, and to increase the accountability of quality of
Government. Referred to Governmental Affairs Mar. 25, 1999.
Reported amended July 20, 1999; Rept. 106-110.
S. 748.--To improve Native hiring and contracting by the Federal
Government within the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 25, 1999.
Reported amended June 9, 1999; Rept. 106-72. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 1, 2000. Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-
488.
S. 754 (H.R. 911).--To designate the Federal building located at
310 New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the ``Terry
Sanford Federal Building''. Ordered placed on the calendar
Apr. 12, 1999. Referred to Environment and Public Works Apr.
15, 1999.
S. 755.--To extend the period for compliance with certain ethical
standards for Federal prosecutors. Ordered placed on the
calendar Apr. 12, 1999.
S. 756 (H.R. 1212).--To provide adversely affected crop producers
with additional time to make fully informed risk management
decisions for the 1999 crop year. Passed Senate Mar. 25, 1999.
Received in House and referred to Agriculture Apr. 12, 1999.
S. 761 (H. Res. 523).--To regulate interstate commerce by
electronic means by permitting and encouraging the continued
expansion of electronic commerce through the operation of free
market forces, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation Mar. 25, 1999. Reported amended
July 30, 1999; Rept. 106-131. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Passed
House with amendments Feb. 16, 2000. House insisted on its
amendments and asked for a conference Feb. 16, 2000. Senate
disagreed to House amendments and agreed to a conference Mar.
29, 2000. Conference report filed in the House June 8, 2000;
Rept. 106-661. House agreed to conference report June 14,
2000; Roll No. 271: 426-4. Conference report considered in
Senate June 15, 2000. Senate agreed to conference report June
16, 2000; Roll No. 133: 87-0. Presented to the President June
20, 2000. Approved June 30, 2000. Public Law 106-229.
S. 762.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
special resource study to determine the national significance
of the Miami Circle site in the State of Florida as well as
the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the
National Park System as part of Biscayane National Park, and
for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Mar. 25, 1999. Reported amended June 24, 1999; Rept. 106-91.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 14, 1999. Received in House and
referred to Resources Oct. 18, 1999.
S. 767 (H.R. 1376).--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
provide a 2-month extension for the due date for filing a tax
return for any member of a uniformed service on a tour of duty
outside the United States for a period which includes the
normal due date for such filing. Ordered placed on the
calendar Apr. 13, 1999. Returned to the calendar Apr. 15,
1999. See H.R. 1376 for further action.
S. 768 (H.R. 3380).--To establish court-martial jurisdiction over
civilians serving with the Armed Forces during contingency
operations, and to establish Federal jurisdiction over crimes
committed outside the United States by former members of the
Armed Forces and civilians accompanying the Armed Forces
outside the United States. Referred to the Judiciary Apr. 13,
1999. Reported amended June 24, 1999; no written report.
Passed Senate amended July 1, 1999. Received in House and
referred to Armed Services and in addition to the Judiciary
July 12, 1999. Committees discharged. Passed House with
amendments July 25, 2000. Senate agreed to House amendments
Oct. 26 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public Law
106-523.
S. 769.--To provide a final settlement on certain debt owed by the
city of Dickinson, North Dakota, for the construction of the
bascule gates on the Dickinson Dam. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Apr. 13, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 6,
1999; Rept. 106-172. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999.
Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to
Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 776.--To authorize the National Park Service to conduct a
feasibility study for the preservation of the Loess Hills in
western Iowa. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Apr.
13, 1999. Reported amended June 7, 1999; Rept. 106-66. Passed
Senate amended July 1, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Resources July 12, 1999.
S. 777 (H.R. 852).--To require the Department of Agriculture to
establish an electronic filing and retrieval system to enable
the public to file all required paperwork electronically with
the Department and to have access to public information on
farm programs, quarterly trade, economic, and production
reports, and other similar information. Referred to
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Apr. 13, 1999. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate amended Nov. 4, 1999. Received in
House and referred to Agriculture Nov. 5, 1999. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendments Apr. 10, 2000; Roll
No. 113: 397-1. Senate agreed to House amendments with
amendment May 18, 2000. House agreed to Senate amendment to
House amendments June 6, 2000. Presented to the President June
8, 2000. Approved June 21, 2000. Public Law 106-222.
S. 783.--To limit access to body armor by violent felons and to
facilitate the donation of Federal surplus body armor to State
and local law enforcement agencies. Referred to the Judiciary
Apr. 13, 1999. Reported amended July 27, 2000; no written
report. Passed Senate amended Oct. 25 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary and in addition to Government Reform Oct. 26, 2000.
S. 785.--For the relief of Frances Schochenmaier. Referred to
Armed Services Apr. 13, 1999. Committee discharged May 12,
1999. Referred to the Judiciary May 12, 1999. Reported amended
Sept. 21, 2000; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept.
28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to the Judiciary Sept. 29, 2000. Reported Oct. 11,
2000; Rept. 106-959. Private Calendar. Passed House Oct. 27,
2000. Presented to the President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved Nov.
22, 2000. Private Law 106-17.
S. 791 (H.R. 1497).--To amend the Small Business Act with respect
to the women's business center program. Referred to Small
Business Apr. 14, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 2, 1999; Rept.
106-214. Passed Senate amended Nov. 5, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk Nov. 8, 1999. Passed House Nov. 18, 1999.
Presented to the President Dec. 1, 1999. Approved Dec. 9,
1999. Public Law 106-165.
S. 795.--To amend the Fastener Quality Act to strengthen the
protection against the sale of mismarked, misrepresented, and
counterfeit fasteners and eliminate unnecessary requirements,
and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Apr. 14, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 19, 1999;
Rept. 106-224.
S. 798.--To promote electronic commerce by encouraging and
facilitating the use of encryption in interstate commerce
consistent with the protection of national security, and for
other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Apr. 14, 1999. Reported Aug. 5, 1999; Rept.
106-142.
S. 800 (H.R. 438).--To promote and enhance public safety through
the use of 9-1-1 as the universal emergency assistance number,
further deployment of wireless 9-1-1 service, support of
States in upgrading 9-1-1 capabilities and related functions,
encouragement of construction and operation of seamless,
ubiquitous, and reliable networks for personal wireless
services, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation Apr. 14, 1999. Reported amended
Aug. 4, 1999; Rept. 106-138. Passed Senate amended Aug. 5,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 8, 1999. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 12, 1999; Roll No. 492: 424-2.
Presented to the President Oct. 14, 1999. Approved Oct. 26,
1999. Public Law 106-81.
S. 832.--To extend the commercial space launch damage
indemnification provisions of section 70113 of title 49,
United States Code. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Apr. 20, 1999. Reported Aug. 4, 1999; Rept.
106-135.
S. 835 (H.R. 3039) (H.R. 1775) (H. Res. 648) (S. 492) (S. 1632).--
To encourage the restoration of estuary habitat through more
efficient project financing and enhanced coordination of
Federal and non-Federal restoration programs, and for other
purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works Apr. 20,
1999. Reported amended Oct. 14, 1999; Rept. 106-189. Passed
Senate amended Mar. 30, 2000. Received in House and held at
desk Apr. 3, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House with
amendment Sept. 12, 2000. House insisted on its amendment and
asked for a conference Sept. 12, 2000. Senate disagreed to
House amendment and agreed to a conference Oct. 5 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000. Senate agreed to conference report
Oct. 23 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Conference report
filed in the House Oct. 24, 2000; Rept. 106-995. House agreed
to conference report Oct. 25, 2000. Presented to the President
Oct. 30, 2000. Approved Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-457.
S. 858 (H.R. 1121).--To designate the Federal building and United
States courthouse located at 18 Greenville Street in Newnan,
Georgia, as the ``Lewis R. Morgan Federal Building and United
States Courthouse''. Referred to Environment and Public Works
Apr. 22, 1999. Reported May 12, 1999; no written report.
Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 1121 for
further action.
S. 869.--For the relief of Mina Vahedi Notash. Referred to the
Judiciary Apr. 22, 1999. Reported June 29, 2000; no written
report. Passed Senate Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Sept.
29, 2000. Reported Oct. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-960. Private
Calendar. Passed House Oct. 27, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Private Law
106-18.
S. 870.--To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.
App.) to increase the efficiency and accountability of Offices
of Inspector General within Federal departments, and for other
purposes. Referred to Governmental Affairs Apr. 22, 1999.
Reported amended Oct. 3 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000;
Rept. 106-510. Passed Senate amended Dec. 14 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to
Government Reform Dec. 14, 2000.
S. 876.--To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require that
the broadcast of violent video programming be limited to hours
when children are not reasonably likely to comprise a
substantial portion of the audience. Referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation Apr. 26, 1999. Reported amended
Oct. 26 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-509.
S. 880.--To amend the Clean Air Act to remove flammable fuels from
the list of substances with respect to which reporting and
other activities are required under the risk management plan
program, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and
Public Works Apr. 26, 1999. Reported amended June 9, 1999;
Rept. 106-70. Passed Senate amended June 23, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk June 24, 1999. Passed House with
amendments July 21, 1999. Senate agreed to House amendments
Aug. 2, 1999. Presented to the President Aug. 4, 1999.
Approved Aug. 5, 1999. Public Law 106-40.
S. 886 (H.R. 1211) (H.R. 2415).--To authorize appropriations for
the Department of State for fiscal years 2000 and 2001; to
provide for enhanced security at United States diplomatic
facilities; to provide for certain arms control,
nonproliferation, and other national security measures; to
provide for the reform of the United Nations; and for other
purposes. Reported from Foreign Relations Apr. 27, 1999; Rept.
106-43. Considered June 18, 21, 1999. Passed Senate amended
June 22, 1999; Roll No. 180: 97-2. Received in House and held
at desk June 24, 1999.
S. 893 (H.R. 1293).--To amend title 46, United States Code, to
provide equitable treatment with respect to State and local
income taxes for certain individuals who perform duties on
vessels. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Apr.
27, 1999. Reported Sept. 26 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000; Rept. 106-421. Passed Senate Sept. 28 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary and in addition to Transportation and Infrastructure
Sept. 29, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 24, 2000.
Presented to the President Nov. 3, 2000. Approved Nov. 9,
2000. Public Law 106-489.
S. 900 (H.R. 10) (H. Res. 355).--To enhance competition in the
financial services industry by providing a prudential
framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and
other financial service providers, and for other purposes.
Reported from Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Apr. 28,
1999; Rept. 106-44. Considered May 4, 5, 1999. Passed Senate
amended May 6, 1999; Roll No. 105: 54-44. Received in House
and held at desk May 12, 1999. Passed House with amendments
July 20, 1999. Senate disagreed to House amendments and asked
for a conference July 22, 1999. House insisted on its
amendments and agreed to a conference July 30, 1999.
Conference report filed in the House Nov. 2, 1999; Rept. 106-
434. Conference report considered in Senate Nov. 3, 1999.
Senate agreed to conference report Nov. 4, 1999; Roll No. 354:
90-8. House agreed to conference report Nov. 4, 1999; Roll No.
570: 362-57. Presented to the President Nov. 9, 1999. Approved
Nov. 12, 1999. Public Law 106-102.
S. 905 (H.R. 940).--To establish the Lackawanna Valley National
Heritage Area and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Apr. 28, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 14,
1999; Rept. 106-185. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999.
Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
S. 918.--To authorize the Small Business Administration to provide
financial and business development assistance to military
reservists' small businesses, and for other purposes. Referred
to Small Business Apr. 29, 1999. Reported amended June 23,
1999; Rept. 106-84. Passed Senate amended July 27, 1999.
Received in House and referred to Small Business July 29,
1999.
S. 920 (H.R. 819).--To authorize appropriations for the Federal
Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2000 and 2001. Referred
to Commerce, Science and Transportation Apr. 29, 1999.
Reported amended May 27, 1999; Rept. 106-57. Returned to the
calendar July 29, 1999. See H.R. 819 for further action.
S. 923.--To promote full equality at the United Nations for
Israel. Referred to Foreign Relations Apr. 29, 1999. Reported
Nov. 3, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate Nov. 8, 1999.
Received in House and referred to International Relations Nov.
9, 1999.
S. 935.--To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension,
and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to authorize research to
promote the conversion of biomass into biobased industrial
products, and for other purposes. Referred to Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry Apr. 30, 1999. Reported amended Oct.
8, 1999; Rept. 106-179. Considered Feb., 2000. Passed Senate
amended Feb. 29, 2000. Received in House and held at desk Mar.
2, 2000. Referred to Agriculture and in addition to Science
Mar. 9, 2000.
S. 937.--To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2000 and
2001 for certain maritime programs of the Department of
Transportation, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation May 3, 1999. Reported amended July
20, 1999; Rept. 106-111.
S. 938.--To eliminate restrictions on the acquisition of certain
land contiguous to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and for
other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources May
3, 1999. Reported June 24, 1999; Rept. 106-92. Passed Senate
amended Oct. 14, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Resources Oct. 18, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
24, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 3, 2000. Approved
Nov. 13, 2000. Public Law 106-510.
S. 939.--To correct spelling errors in the statutory designations
of Hawaiian National Parks. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources May 3, 1999. Reported amended June 24, 1999; Rept.
106-93. Passed Senate amended Dec. 15 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000.
S. 944.--To amend Public Law 105-188 to provide for the mineral
leasing of certain Indian lands in Oklahoma. Referred to
Indian Affairs May 3, 1999. Reported Aug. 2, 1999; Rept. 106-
132. Passed Senate Aug. 5, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Aug. 5, 1999. Referred to Resources Sept. 17, 1999.
Reported Sept. 27, 1999; Rept. 106-338. Union Calendar. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 27, 1999. Presented to the
President Sept. 28, 1999. Approved Oct. 6, 1999. Public Law
106-67.
S. 946 (H.R. 1104).--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
transfer administrative jurisdiction over land within the
boundaries of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National
Historic Site to the Archivist of the United States for the
construction of a visitor center. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources May 3, 1999. Reported amended June 24, 1999;
Rept. 106-94. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R.
1104 for further action.
S. 953 (H.R. 2079).--To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to
convey certain land in the State of South Dakota to the Terry
Peak Ski Area. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources May 4,
1999. Reported amended July 29, 1999; Rept. 106-129.
Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 2079 for
further action.
S. 955 (H.R. 1665).--To allow the National Park Service to acquire
certain land for addition to the Wilderness Battlefield in
Virginia, as previously authorized by law, by purchase or
exchange as well as by donation. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources May 4, 1999. Reported amended June 24, 1999;
Rept. 106-95. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R.
1665 for further action.
S. 961.--To amend the Consolidated Farm And Rural Development Act
to improve shared appreciation arrangements. Referred to
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry May 5, 1999. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Agriculture
Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 964.--To provide for equitable compensation for the Cheyenne
River Sioux Tribe, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian
Affairs May 5, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-
217. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27,
2000. Reported Oct. 6, 2000; Rept. 106-944. Union Calendar.
Considered under suspension of rules Oct. 17, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendment Oct. 18, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendment Oct. 24 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 3, 2000. Approved
Nov. 13, 2000. Public Law 106-511.
S. 976.--To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to
focus the authority of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration on community-based services children
and adolescents, to enhance flexibility and accountability, to
establish programs for youth treatment, and to respond to
crises, especially those related to children and violence.
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions May 6,
1999. Reported amended Oct. 19, 1999; Rept. 106-196. Passed
Senate amended Nov. 3, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Commerce Nov. 4, 1999.
S. 977 (H.R. 1725).--To provide for the conveyance by the Bureau
of Land Management to Douglas County, Oregon, of a county park
and certain adjacent land. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources May 6, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 2, 1999; Rept.
106-206. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
S. 979 (H.R. 1167).--To amend the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act to provide for further self-
governance by Indian tribes, and for other purposes. Referred
to Indian Affairs May 6, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 9, 1999;
Rept. 106-221. Returned to the calendar Apr. 4, 2000. See H.R.
1167 for further action.
S. 986.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the
Griffith Project to the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources May 6, 1999. Reported
amended Oct. 6, 1999; Rept. 106-173. Passed Senate amended
Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22,
1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Reported July 10,
2000; Rept. 106-717. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed
House July 10, 2000. Presented to the President July 14, 2000.
Approved July 26, 2000. Public Law 106-249.
S. 1009 (H.R. 1555).--To authorize appropriations for fiscal year
2000 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of
the United States Government, the Community Management
Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and
Disability System, and for other purposes. Reported from
Intelligence May 11, 1999; Rept. 106-48. Referred to Armed
Services May 13, 1999. Reported June 8 (Legislative day of
June 7), 1999; no written report.
S. 1019.--For the relief of Regine Beatie Edwards. Referred to the
Judiciary May 12, 1999. Reported Nov. 4, 1999; no written
report. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 27,
2000.
S. 1027 (H.R. 1787).--To reauthorize the participation of the
Bureau of Reclamation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy,
and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources May 12, 1999. Reported June 24, 1999; Rept. 106-96.
Passed Senate July 1, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Resources July 12, 1999. Reported Sept. 6, 2000; Rept. 106-
805. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 12,
2000. Presented to the President Sept. 14, 2000. Approved
Sept. 22, 2000. Public Law 106-270.
S. 1030.--To provide that the conveyance by the Bureau of Land
Management of the surface estate to certain land in the State
of Wyoming in exchange for certain private land will not
result in the removal of the land from operation of the mining
laws. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources May 13, 1999.
Reported amended Oct. 6, 1999; Rept. 106-174. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Reported Sept.
26, 2000; Rept. 106-898. Union Calendar. Rules suspended.
Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 1,
2000. Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-490.
S. 1051.--To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to
manage the Strategic Petroleum Reserve more effectively, and
for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
May 13, 1999. Reported amended Sept. 27, 1999; Rept. 106-163.
Passed Senate amended Sept. 29, 1999. Received in House and
referred to Commerce Sept. 30, 1999.
S. 1052.--To implement further the Act (Public Law 94-241)
approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United
States of America, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources May 13, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 1,
1999; Rept. 106-204. Passed Senate amended Feb. 7, 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Feb. 8, 2000. Referred to
Resources Feb. 15, 2000.
S. 1053.--To amend the Clean Air Act to incorporate certain
provisions of the transportation conformity regulations, as in
effect on March 1, 1999. Referred to Environment and Public
Works May 14, 1999. Reported amended Feb. 2, 2000; Rept. 106-
228.
S. 1059 (H.R. 1401) (H. Res. 288) (S. 1060) (S. 1061) (S. 1062).--
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for military
activities of the Department of Defense, for military
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of
Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year
for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Reported from
Armed Services May 17 (Legislative day of May 14), 1999; Rept.
106-50. Considered May 24, 25, 26, 1999. Passed Senate amended
May 27, 1999; Roll No. 154: 92-3. Received in House and held
at desk June 7, 1999. Passed House with amendment June 14,
1999. Senate disagreed to House amendment and asked for a
conference June 16, 1999. House insisted on its amendment and
agreed to a conference July 1, 1999. Conference report filed
in the House Aug. 6 (Legislative day of Aug. 5), 1999; Rept.
106-301. House agreed to conference report Sept. 15, 1999;
Roll No. 424: 375-45. Conference report considered in Senate
Sept. 21, 1999. Senate agreed to conference report Sept. 22,
1999; Roll No. 284: 93-5. Presented to the President Sept. 23,
1999. Approved Oct. 5, 1999. Public Law 106-65.
S. 1060 (S. 1059).--To authorize appropriations for fiscal year
2000 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to
prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the
Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Reported from Armed
Services May 17 (Legislative day of May 14), 1999; no written
report. May 27, 1999. Passed Senate amended May 27, 1999.
Received in House and held at desk June 7, 1999.
S. 1061.--To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for
military construction, and for other purposes. Reported from
Armed Services May 17 (Legislative day of May 14), 1999; no
written report. May 27, 1999. Passed Senate amended May 27,
1999. Received in House and held at desk June 7, 1999.
S. 1062.--To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for
defense activities of the Department of Energy, and for other
purposes. Reported from Armed Services May 17 (Legislative day
of May 14), 1999; no written report. May 27, 1999. Passed
Senate amended May 27, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk June 7, 1999.
S. 1066.--To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension,
and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to encourage the use of and
research into agricultural best practices to improve the
environment, and for other purposes. Referred to Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry May 18 (Legislative day of May 14),
1999. Reported amended Sept. 12, 2000; Rept. 106-407. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 17 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Oct. 18, 2000. Referred to
Agriculture and in addition to Science Dec. 7, 2000.
S. 1072.--To make certain technical and other corrections relating
to the Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act (36 U.S.C. 143
note; 112 Stat. 3486 et seq.). Referred to Governmental
Affairs May 18 (Legislative day of May 14), 1999. Reported
July 8, 1999; Rept. 106-105. Passed Senate amended Aug. 5,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 8, 1999. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 27, 1999. Presented to the
President Sept. 28, 1999. Approved Oct. 6, 1999. Public Law
106-68.
S. 1076.--To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance
programs providing health care and other benefits for
veterans, to authorize major medical facility projects, to
reform eligibility for burial in Arlington National Cemetary,
and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' Affairs May 19,
1999. Reported amended July 27, 1999; Rept. 106-122. Passed
Senate amended Sept. 8, 1999. Received in House and referred
to Veterans' Affairs Sept. 9, 1999.
S. 1078.--For the relief of Mrs. Elizabeth Eka Bassey and her
children, Emmanuel O. Paul Bassey, Jacob Paul Bassey, and Mary
Idongesit Paul Bassey. Referred to the Judiciary May 19, 1999.
Reported amended June 15, 2000; no written report. Passed
Senate amended Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Sept. 29,
2000. Reported Oct. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-961. Private Calendar.
Passed House Oct. 27, 2000. Presented to the President Nov.
13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Private Law 106-19.
S. 1088.--To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to convey
certain administrative sites in national forests in the State
of Arizona, to convey certain land to the City of Sedona,
Arizona for a wastewater treatment facility, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources May 20,
1999. Reported July 21, 1999; Rept. 106-115. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 1, 2000. Approved Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-
458.
S. 1089 (H.R. 820).--To authorize appropriations for fiscal years
2000 and 2001 for the United States Coast Guard, and for other
purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation May
20, 1999. Reported amended May 23, 2000; Rept. 106-300.
Returned to the calendar July 27, 2000. See H.R. 820 for
further action.
S. 1100.--To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide
that the designation of critical habitat for endangered and
threatened species be required as part of the development of
recovery plans for those species. Referred to Environment and
Public Works May 20, 1999. Reported amended July 28, 1999;
Rept. 106-126.
S. 1109 (H. Res. 645).--To conserve global bear populations by
prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade
of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing,
or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for
other purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works May
24, 1999. Reported Oct. 4 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000;
Rept. 106-484. Passed Senate Oct. 17 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 18, 2000.
Papers returned to Senate pursuant to H. Res. 645 Oct. 25,
2000.
S. 1114.--To amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
to establish a more cooperative and effective method for
rulemaking that takes into account the special needs and
concerns of smaller miners. Referred to Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions May 25, 1999. Reported Jan. 7, 2000; Rept.
106-227.
S. 1117.--To establish the Corinth Unit of Shiloh National
Military Park, in the vicinity of the city of Corinth,
Mississippi, and in the State of Tennessee, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources May 25,
1999. Reported amended Oct. 14, 1999; Rept. 106-186. Passed
Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 12, 2000. Presented to the
President Sept. 14, 2000. Approved Sept. 22, 2000. Public Law
106-271.
S. 1119.--To amend the Act of August 9, 1950, to continue funding
of the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration
Act. Referred to Environment and Public Works May 25, 1999.
Reported Oct. 18, 1999; Rept. 106-193. Passed Senate Nov. 19,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1122 (H.R. 2561).--Making appropriations for the Department of
Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for
other purposes. Reported from Appropriations May 25, 1999;
Rept. 106-53. Considered June 7, (Legislative day of June 7),
1999. Passed Senate amended June 8 (Legislative day of June
7), 1999; Roll No. 158: 93-4. Proceedings vacated.
Indefinitely postponed July 28, 1999. See H.R. 2561 for
further action.
S. 1134.--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax-
free expenditures from education individual retirement
accounts for elementary and secondary school expenses, to
increase the maximum annual amount of contributions to such
accounts, and for other purposes. Reported from Finance May
26, 1999; Rept. 106-54. Considered Feb. 23, 24, 28, 29, Mar.
1, 2000. Passed Senate amended Mar. 2, 2000; Roll No. 33: 61-
37.
S. 1138.--To regulate interstate commerce by making provision for
dealing with losses arising from Year 2000 Problem-related
failures that may disrupt communications, intermodal
transportation, and other matters affecting interstate
commerce. Ordered placed on the calendar May 27, 1999.
S. 1143 (H.R. 2084).--Making appropriations for the Department of
Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. Reported from
Appropriations May 27, 1999; Rept. 106-55.
S. 1144.--To provide increased flexibility in use of highway
funding, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and
Public Works May 27, 1999. Reported amended Jan. 7, 2000;
Rept. 106-226.
S. 1148 (H.R. 2671).--To provide for the Yankton Sioux Tribe and
the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska certain benefits of the
Missouri River Basin Pick-Sloan project, and for other
purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs May 27, 1999. Reported
amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-367.
S. 1155.--To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
provide for uniform food safety warning notification
requirements, and for other purposes. Referred to Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry May 27, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 17
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-504.
S. 1156 (H.R. 1882).--To amend provisions of law enacted by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 to
ensure full analysis of potential impacts on small entities of
rules proposed by certain agencies, and for other purposes.
Referred to Small Business May 27, 1999. Reported amended
Sept. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-153. Passed Senate amended Sept. 28,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 29, 1999.
S. 1167.--To amend the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning
and Conservation Act to provide for expanding the scope of the
Independent Scientific Review Panel. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources May 27, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 9, 2000;
Rept. 106-235. Passed Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received
in House and held at desk May 2, 2000.
S. 1186 (H.R. 2605).--Making appropriations for energy and water
development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000.
Reported from Appropriations June 2, 1999; Rept. 106-58.
Considered June 14, 15, 1999. Passed Senate amended June 16,
1999; Roll No. 172: 97-2. Proceedings vacated. Indefinitely
postponed July 28, 1999. See H.R. 2605 for further action.
S. 1198.--To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to
provide for a report by the General Accounting Office to
Congress on agency regulatory actions, and for other purposes.
Referred to Governmental Affairs June 9, 1999. Reported
amended Dec. 7, 1999; Rept. 106-225. Passed Senate amended May
9, 2000. Received in House and referred to Government Reform
May 10, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 3, 2000.
Presented to the President Oct. 5, 2000. Approved Oct. 17,
2000. Public Law 106-312.
S. 1205 (H.R. 2465).--Making appropriations for military
construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure
for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. Reported from
Appropriations June 10, 1999; Rept. 106-74. Passed Senate June
16, 1999; Roll No. 168: 97-2. Proceedings vacated.
Indefinitely postponed July 14, 1999. See H.R. 2465 for
further action.
S. 1206 (H.R. 1905).--Making appropriations for the legislative
branch excluding House items for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. Reported from
Appropriations June 10, 1999; Rept. 106-75. Indefinitely
postponed June 16, 1999. See H.R. 1905 for further action.
S. 1211.--To amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act
to authorize additional measures to carry out the control of
salinity upstream of Imperial Dam in a cost-effective manner.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources June 10, 1999.
Reported amended Oct. 6, 1999; Rept. 106-175. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Reported Sept.
6, 2000; Rept. 106-814. Union Calendar. Rules suspended.
Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 1,
2000. Approved Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-459.
S. 1214.--To ensure the liberties of the people by promoting
federalism, to protect the reserved powers of the States, to
impose accountability for Federal preemption of State and
local laws, and for other purposes. Referred jointly to the
Budget and Governmental Affairs June 10, 1999. Reported
amended from Governmental Affairs Sept. 16, 1999; Rept. 106-
159. Committee discharged. Ordered placed on the calendar Oct.
18, 1999.
S. 1217 (H.R. 2670).--Making appropriations for the Departments of
Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and
for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations June 14,
1999; Rept. 106-76. Considered July 21, 1999. Passed Senate
amended July 22, 1999. Proceedings vacated. Indefinitely
postponed Sept. 8, 1999. See H.R. 2670 for further action.
S. 1218.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue to the
Landusky School District, without consideration, a patent for
the surface and mineral estates of certain lots, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources June 14,
1999. Reported amended Mar. 20, 2000; Rept. 106-245. Passed
Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and referred
to Resources May 2, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 1, 2000. Approved
Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-460.
S. 1232 (H.R. 416) (H. Res. 394).--To provide for the correction
of retirement coverage errors under chapters 83 and 84 of
title 5, United States Code. Referred to Governmental Affairs
June 17, 1999. Reported Oct. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-178. Passed
Senate amended Nov. 3, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Nov. 4, 1999. Papers returned to Senate pursuant to H.
Res. 394 Nov. 18, 1999.
S. 1233 (H.R. 1906).--Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related
Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2000, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations
June 17, 1999; Rept. 106-80. Considered June 21, 22, 24, 28,
Aug. 2, 3, 1999. Passed Senate amended Aug. 4, 1999.
Proceedings vacated. Indefinitely postponed Aug. 4, 1999. See
H.R. 1906 for further action.
S. 1234 (H.R. 2606).--Making appropriations for foreign
operations, export financing, and related programs for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes.
Reported from Appropriations June 17, 1999; Rept. 106-81.
Passed Senate amended June 30, 1999; Roll No. 192: 97-2.
Proceedings vacated. Indefinitely postponed Aug. 4, 1999. See
H.R. 2606 for further action.
S. 1235.--To amend part G of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control
and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow railroad police officers
to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy
for law enforcement training. Referred to the Judiciary June
17, 1999. Reported Oct. 21, 1999; no written report. Passed
Senate Oct. 26, 1999. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Oct. 27, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House Nov.
17, 1999. Presented to the President Nov. 19, 1999. Approved
Nov. 24, 1999. Public Law 106-110.
S. 1236.--To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for
commencement of the construction of the Arrowrock Dam
Hydroelectric Project in the State of Idaho. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources June 17, 1999. Reported Oct. 4,
1999; Rept. 106-170. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Commerce
Jan. 27, 2000. Reported with amendment May 19, 2000; Rept.
106-630. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House with
amendment May 22, 2000; Roll No. 212: 356-0. Senate agreed to
House amendment Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Presented to the President Oct. 12, 2000. Approved Oct. 19,
2000. Public Law 106-343.
S. 1243.--To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and
extend the prostate cancer preventive health program. Referred
to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 18, 1999.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Commerce
Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1248 (H.R. 2035).--To correct errors in the authorizations of
certain programs administered by the National Highway Traffic
Administration. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation June 21, 1999. Reported July 14, 1999; Rept.
106-107. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 2035
for further action.
S. 1254.--To establish a comprehensive strategy for the
elimination of market-distorting practices affecting the
global steel industry, and for other purposes. Reported from
Finance June 21, 1999; Rept. 106-155.
S. 1255 (H.R. 3028).--To protect consumers and promote electronic
commerce by amending certain trademark infringement, dilution,
and counterfeiting laws, and for other purposes. Referred to
the Judiciary June 21, 1999. Reported amended July 29, 1999;
Rept. 106-140. Passed Senate amended Aug. 5, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Sept. 8, 1999. Referred to the
Judiciary Oct. 5, 1999. Committee discharged. Passed House
with amendments Oct. 26, 1999.
S. 1256.--Entitled the ``Patients' Bill of Rights''. Ordered
placed on the calendar June 22, 1999.
S. 1257 (H.R. 1761).--To amend statutory damages provisions of
title 17, United States Code. Referred to the Judiciary June
22, 1999. Reported July 1, 1999; no written report. Passed
Senate July 1, 1999. Received in House and held at desk July
12, 1999. Passed House with amendment Aug. 2, 1999. Senate
agreed to House amendment with amendment Nov. 19, 1999.
S. 1258 (H.R. 1225).--To authorize funds for the payment of
salaries and expenses of the Patent and Trademark Office, and
for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary June 22, 1999.
Reported July 1, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate July
1, 1999. Received in House and held at desk July 12, 1999.
Rules suspended. Passed House July 26, 1999. Presented to the
President July 28, 1999. Approved Aug. 5, 1999. Public Law
106-42.
S. 1259 (H.R. 1565).--To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 relating
to dilution of famous marks, and for other purposes. Referred
to the Judiciary June 22, 1999. Reported July 1, 1999; no
written report. Passed Senate July 1, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk July 12, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House
July 26, 1999. Presented to the President July 28, 1999.
Approved Aug. 5, 1999. Public Law 106-43.
S. 1260 (H.R. 1189).--To make technical corrections in title 17,
United States Code, and other laws. Referred to the Judiciary
June 22, 1999. Reported amended July 1, 1999; no written
report. Passed Senate amended July 1, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk July 12, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House
July 26, 1999. Presented to the President July 28, 1999.
Approved Aug. 5, 1999. Public Law 106-44.
S. 1261.--To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for
employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel YANKEE.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation June 22,
1999. Reported May 10, 2000; Rept. 106-282.
S. 1268.--To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide
support for the modernization and construction of biomedical
and behavioral research facilities and laboratory
instrumentation. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions June 23, 1999. Committee discharged. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Commerce Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1275.--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to produce
and sell products and to sell publications relating to the
Hoover Dam, and to deposit revenues generated from the sales
into the Colorado River Dam fund. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources June 24, 1999. Reported Oct. 18, 1999; Rept.
106-195. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27,
2000. Reported Sept. 6, 2000; Rept. 106-808. Union Calendar.
Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 1, 2000. Approved Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-
461.
S. 1282 (H.R. 2490).--Making appropriations for the Treasury
Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive
Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other
purposes. Reported from Appropriations June 24, 1999; Rept.
106-87. Considered June 30 1999. Passed Senate amended July 1,
1999. Proceedings vacated. Indefinitely postponed July 19,
1999. See H.R. 2490 for further action.
S. 1283 (H.R. 2587).--Making appropriations for the government of
the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in
whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes.
Reported from Appropriations June 24, 1999; Rept. 106-88.
Passed Senate amended July 1, 1999. Proceedings vacated.
Considered Aug. 2, 1999. Indefinitely postponed Aug. 2, 1999.
See H.R. 2587 for further action.
S. 1287 (H. Res. 444).--To provide for the storage of spent
nuclear fuel pending completion of the nuclear waste
repository, and for other purposes. Reported from Energy and
Natural Resources June 24, 1999; Rept. 106-98. Considered Feb.
8, 9, 2000. Passed Senate amended Feb. 10, 2000; Roll No. 8:
64-34. Received in House and held at desk Feb. 14, 2000.
Passed House Mar. 22, 2000; Roll No. 63: 253-167. Presented to
the President Apr. 14, 2000. Vetoed Apr. 25, 2000. Senate
sustained Presidential veto May 2, 2000; Roll No. 88: 64-35.
S. 1288.--To provide incentives for collaborative forest
restoration projects on National Forest System and other
public lands in New Mexico, and for other purposes. Referred
to Energy and Natural Resources June 28, 1999. Reported
amended Oct. 6, 1999; Rept. 106-176. Passed Senate amended
Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22,
1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Reported Oct. 6,
2000; Rept. 106-947, Pt. I. Referred to Agriculture Oct. 6,
2000 for a period ending not later than Oct. 13, 2000.
Agriculture discharged Oct. 13, 2000.
Union Calendar................................................Union 577
S. 1290 (H.R. 3080).--To amend title 36 of the United States Code
to establish the American Indian Education Foundation, and for
other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs June 28, 1999.
Reported Oct. 20, 1999; Rept. 106-197. Passed Senate Nov. 4,
1999. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Nov. 5,
1999.
S. 1292 (H.R. 2466).--Making appropriations for the Department of
the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. Reported from
Appropriations June 28, 1999; Rept. 106-99.
S. 1295.--To designate the United States Post Office located at
3813 Main Street in East Chicago, Indiana, as the ``Lance
Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office''. Referred to Governmental
Affairs June 28, 1999. Reported Nov. 4, 1999; no written
report. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Government Reform Jan.
27, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 27, 2000.
Presented to the President Sept. 29, 2000. Approved Oct. 10,
2000. Public Law 106-289.
S. 1296.--To designate portions of the lower Delaware River and
associated tributaries as a component of the National Wild and
Scenic Rivers System. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
June 28, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 2, 1999; Rept. 106-207.
Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 17, 2000. Presented
to the President Oct. 20, 2000. Approved Nov. 1, 2000. Public
Law 106-418.
S. 1309.--To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 to provide for the preemption of State
law in certain cases relating to certain church plans.
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 30,
1999. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Rules
suspended. Passed House June 26, 2000. Presented to the
President June 29, 2000. Approved July 10, 2000. Public Law
106-244.
S. 1314 (H.R. 2816).--To establish a grant program to assist State
and local law enforcement in deterring, investigating, and
prosecuting computer crimes. Referred to the Judiciary July 1,
1999. Reported Sept. 21, 2000; no written report.
S. 1324 (H.R. 2435).--To expand the boundaries of the Gettysburg
National Military Park to include Wills House, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 1,
1999. Reported Oct. 14, 1999; Rept. 106-187. Passed Senate
Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22,
1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000. Rules suspended.
Passed House Sept. 26, 2000. Presented to the President Sept.
28, 2000. Approved Oct. 10, 2000. Public Law 106-290.
S. 1329.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey
certain land to Nye County, Nevada, and for other purposes.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 1, 1999.
Reported amended Aug. 3, 1999; Rept. 106-133. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1330.--To give the city of Mesquite, Nevada, the right to
purchase at fair market value certain parcels of public land
in the city. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 1,
1999. Reported Aug. 3, 1999; Rept. 106-134. Passed Senate Nov.
19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1331 (H.R. 2752).--To give Lincoln County, Nevada, the right to
purchase at fair market value certain public land in the
county. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 1, 1999.
Reported amended Sept. 25 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000;
Rept. 106-417.
S. 1344 (H.R. 2990).--To amend the Public Health Service Act, the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed
care plans and other health coverage. Ordered placed on the
calendar July 8, 1999. Considered July 12, 13 (Legislative day
of July 12), 14, 1999. Passed Senate amended July 15, 1999;
Roll No. 210: 53-47. Proceedings vacated. Indefinitely
postponed Oct. 15, 1999. See H.R. 2990 for further action.
S. 1346.--To ensure the independence and nonpartisan operation of
the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration.
Referred to Small Business July 12, 1999. Reported amended
Aug. 27, 1999; Rept. 106-146. Passed Senate amended Nov. 5,
1999. Received in House and referred to Small Business Nov. 8,
1999.
S. 1349.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct
special resource studies to determine the national
significance of specific sites as well as the suitability and
feasibility of their inclusion as units of the National Park
System. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 12,
1999. Reported amended Nov. 2, 1999; Rept. 106-208. Passed
Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1367.--To amend the Act which established the Saint-Gaudens
Historic Site, in the State of New Hampshire, by modifying the
boundary and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources July 14, 1999. Reported amended June 27,
2000; Rept. 106-314. Passed Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to
Resources Oct. 6, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23,
2000. Presented to the President Nov. 1, 2000. Approved Nov.
9, 2000. Public Law 106-491.
S. 1374 (H. Con. Res. 394).--To authorize the development and
maintenance of a multiagency campus project in the town of
Jackson, Wyoming. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
July 15, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 5, 1999; Rept. 106-215.
Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27,
2000. Reported July 17, 2000; Rept. 106-748. Union Calendar.
Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 12, 2000; Roll No. 464:
400-0. Presented to the President Sept. 15, 2000. Approved
Sept. 22, 2000. Public Law 106-272.
S. 1377 (H.R. 2889).--To amend the Central Utah Project Completion
Act regarding the use of funds for water development for the
Bonneville Unit, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources July 15, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 6,
1999; Rept. 106-177. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See
H.R. 2889 for further action.
S. 1386.--To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend the
authorization for trade adjustment assistance. Reported from
Finance July 16, 1999; Rept. 106-119.
S. 1387 (H.R. 434).--To extend certain trade preferences to sub-
Saharan African countries. Reported from Finance July 16,
1999; Rept. 106-112.
S. 1388.--To extend the Generalized System of Preferences.
Reported from Finance July 16, 1999; Rept. 106-137.
S. 1389.--To provide additional trade benefits to certain
beneficiary countries in the Caribbean. Reported from Finance
July 16, 1999; Rept. 106-160.
S. 1393 (H.R. 2280).--To provide a cost-of-living adjustment in
rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected
disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for
survivors of such veterans, to amend title 38, United States
Code, to codify the previous cost-of-living adjustment in such
rates, and for other purposes. Reported from Veterans' Affairs
July 19, 1999; Rept. 106-108. Returned to the calendar July
26, 1999. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000. See H.R. 2280
for further action.
S. 1398.--To clarify certain boundaries on maps relating to the
Coastal Barrier Resources System. Referred to Environment and
Public Works July 20, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 6, 1999;
Rept. 106-171. Passed Senate amended Nov. 8, 1999. Received in
House and referred to Resources Nov. 9, 1999. Rules suspended.
Passed House Nov. 17, 1999. Presented to the President Nov.
19, 1999. Approved Nov. 29, 1999. Public Law 106-116.
S. 1402.--To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance
programs providing education benefits for veterans, and for
other purposes. Reported from Veterans' Affairs July 20, 1999;
Rept. 106-114. Passed Senate July 26, 1999. Received in House
and referred to Veterans' Affairs and in addition to Armed
Services July 27, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House with
amendments May 23, 2000; Roll No. 220: 417-0. Senate agreed to
House amendments with amendments Oct. 12 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. House agreed to Senate amendments to House
amendments under suspension of the rules Oct. 17, 2000.
Presented to the President Oct. 20, 2000. Approved Nov. 1,
2000. Public Law 106-419.
S. 1407.--To authorize appropriations for the Technology
Administration of the Department of Commerce for fiscal years
2000, 2001, and 2002, and for other purposes. Referred to
Commerce, Science and Transportation July 21, 1999. Reported
amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-382.
S. 1418.--To provide for the holding of court at Natchez,
Mississippi in the same manner as court is held at Vicksburg,
Mississippi, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary
July 22, 1999. Reported Nov. 4, 1999; no written report.
Passed Senate Nov. 5, 1999. Received in House and referred to
the Judiciary Nov. 8, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House with
amendment Nov. 17, 1999. Senate agreed to House amendment Nov.
19, 1999. Presented to the President Dec. 1, 1999. Approved
Dec. 6, 1999. Public Law 106-130.
S. 1419.--To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate May
as ``National Military Appreciation Month''. Referred to the
Judiciary July 22, 1999. Committee discharged. Passed Senate
June 6, 2000. Received in House and held at desk June 7, 2000.
S. 1427.--To authorize the Attorney General to appoint a special
counsel to investigate or prosecute a person for a possible
violation of criminal law when the Attorney General determines
that the appointment of a special counsel is in the public
interest. Ordered placed on the calendar July 26, 1999.
S. 1429 (H.R. 2488).--To provide for reconciliation pursuant to
section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for
fiscal year 2000. Reported from Finance July 26, 1999; Rept.
106-120. Considered July 28, 29, 1999. Passed Senate amended
July 30, 1999; Roll No. 247: 57-43. Proceedings vacated July
30, 1999. Returned to the calendar July 30, 1999. See H.R.
2488 for further action.
S. 1438 (H.R. 2710).--To establish the National Law Enforcement
Museum on Federal land in the District of Columbia. Referred
to Energy and Natural Resources July 27, 1999. Reported
amended July 10, 2000; Rept. 106-330. Passed Senate amended
Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in
House and held at desk Sept. 29, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed
House Oct. 24, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 6, 2000.
Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-492.
S. 1452.--To modernize the requirements under the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards of 1974
and to establish a balanced consensus process for the
development, revision, and interpretation of Federal
construction and safety standards for manufactured homes.
Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs July 28, 1999.
Reported amended Apr. 13, 2000; Rept. 106-274. Passed Senate
amended May 4, 2000. Received in House and held at desk May 8,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House with amendments Oct. 24,
2000.
S. 1453.--To facilitate relief efforts and a comprehensive
solution to the war in Sudan. Referred to Foreign Relations
July 28, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 8, 1999; no written
report. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to International
Relations Jan. 27, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House with
amendment Oct. 24, 2000.
S. 1455 (H. Con. Res. 407).--To enhance protections against fraud
in the offering of financial assistance for college education,
and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary July 28,
1999. Reported amended Oct. 29, 1999; no written report.
Passed Senate amended Nov. 4, 1999. Received in House and
referred to the Judiciary and in addition to Education and the
Workforce Nov. 5, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept.
25, 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 20, 2000. Approved
Nov. 1, 2000. Public Law 106-420.
S. 1467 (H. Res. 276).--To extend the funding levels for aviation
programs for 60 days. Passed Senate July 30, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Aug. 2, 1999. Passed House with
amendments Aug. 5, 1999. House insisted on its amendments and
asked for a conference Aug. 5, 1999.
S. 1468.--To authorize the minting and issuance of Capitol Visitor
Center Commemorative coins, and for other purposes. Passed
Senate July 30, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Banking and Financial Services Aug. 2, 1999.
S. 1474 (H.R. 2674) (S. Con. Res. 156).--Providing conveyance of
the Palmetto Bend project to the State of Texas. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Aug. 2, 1999. Reported amended
July 24, 2000; Rept. 106-358. Passed Senate amended Oct. 13
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
24, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 6, 2000. Approved
Nov. 13, 2000. Public Law 106-512.
S. 1482 (H.R. 1243).--To amend the National Marine Sanctuaries
Act, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Aug. 4, 1999. Reported amended July 21, 2000;
Rept. 106-353. Passed Senate amended Oct. 17 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct.
18, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 24, 2000.
Presented to the President Nov. 6, 2000. Approved Nov. 13,
2000. Public Law 106-513.
S. 1485.--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer
United States citizenship automatically and retroactively on
certain foreign-born children adopted by citizens of the
United States. Referred to the Judiciary Aug. 4, 1999.
Reported Oct. 21, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate Oct.
26, 1999. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Oct.
27, 1999.
S. 1488.--To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for
recommendations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
regarding the placement of automatic external defibrillators
in Federal buildings in order to improve survival rates of
individuals who experience cardiac arrest in such buildings,
and to establish protections from civil liability arising from
the emergency use of the devices. Referred to Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions Aug. 4, 1999. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Commerce
Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1495 (H.R. 4281).--To establish, wherever feasible, guidelines,
recommendations, and regulations that promote the regulatory
acceptance of new and revised toxicological tests that protect
human and animal health and the environment while reducing,
refining, or replacing animal tests and ensuring human safety
and product effectiveness. Referred to Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions Aug. 4, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 11
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-496.
S. 1503 (H.R. 2904).--To amend the Ethics in Government Act of
1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to extend the authorization of
appropriations for the Office of Government Ethics through
fiscal year 2003. Referred to Governmental Affairs Aug. 5,
1999. Reported Nov. 5, 1999; Rept. 106-216. Passed Senate Nov.
19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
Referred to Government Reform and in addition to the Judiciary
Feb. 8, 2000.
S. 1507.--To authorize the integration and consolidation of
alcohol and substance programs and services provided by Indian
tribal governments, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian
Affairs Aug. 5, 1999. Reported amended June 6, 2000; Rept.
106-306. Passed Senate amended June 13, 2000. Received in
House and referred to Resources and in addition to Commerce
June 14, 2000.
S. 1508.--To provide technical and legal assistance for tribal
justice systems and members of Indian tribes, and for other
purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Aug. 5, 1999. Reported
amended Nov. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-219. Passed Senate amended
Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22,
1999. Referred to Resources and in addition to the Judiciary
Jan. 27, 2000. Reported from Resources Sept. 6, 2000; Rept.
106-819, Pt. I. Referral to the Judiciary extended Sept. 6,
2000 for a period ending not later than Sept. 6, 2000. The
Judiciary discharged. Sept. 6, 2000. Union Calendar. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendment Oct. 23, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendment Dec. 11 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Presented to the President Dec. 15, 2000. Approved
Dec. 21, 2000. Public Law 106-559.
S. 1509.--To amend the Indian Employment, Training, and Related
Services Demonstration Act of 1992, to emphasize the need for
job creation on Indian reservations, and for other purposes.
Referred to Indian Affairs Aug. 5, 1999. Reported amended May
3, 2000; Rept. 106-277. Passed Senate amended May 18, 2000.
Received in House and referred to Resources May 19, 2000.
Rules suspended. Passed House with amendment Oct. 23, 2000.
S. 1510.--To revise the laws of the United States appertaining to
United States cruise vessels, and for other purposes. Referred
to Commerce, Science and Transportation Aug. 5, 1999. Reported
amended Sept. 6, 2000; Rept. 106-396.
S. 1513.--For the relief of Jacqueline Salinas and her children
Gabriela Salinas, Alejandro Salinas, and Omar Salinas.
Referred to the Judiciary Aug. 5, 1999. Reported June 15,
2000; no written report. Passed Senate Sept. 28 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Sept. 29, 2000. Reported Oct. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-
962. Private Calendar. Passed House Oct. 27, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000.
Private Law 106-20.
S. 1515.--To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, and
for other purposes. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions Aug. 5, 1999. Committee discharged Sept. 30, 1999.
Referred to the Judiciary Sept. 30, 1999. Reported amended
Nov. 2, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate amended Nov.
19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 27, 2000. Reported with
amendments June 26, 2000; Rept. 106-697. Union Calendar. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendment June 27, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendment June 28, 2000. Presented to the
President June 30, 2000. Approved July 10, 2000. Public Law
106-245.
S. 1516.--To amend title III of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11331 et seq.) to reauthorize the
Federal Emergency Management Food and Shelter Program, and for
other purposes. Referred to Governmental Affairs Aug. 5, 1999.
Reported Nov. 8, 1999; no written report. Passed Senate Nov.
19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
Referred to Banking and Financial Services Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1534 (H.R. 2669).--To reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management
Act, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Aug. 5, 1999. Reported amended Sept. 14, 2000;
Rept. 106-412. Passed Senate amended Sept. 28 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Sept.
29, 2000. Referred to Resources and in addition to
Transportation and Infrastructure Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 1536 (H.R. 782).--To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to
extend authorizations of appropriations for programs under the
Act, to modernize programs and services for older individuals,
and for other purposes. Referred to Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions Aug. 5, 1999. Reported amended Sept. 7, 2000;
Rept. 106-399.
S. 1543.--To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to
release and protect the release of tobacco production and
marketing information. Passed Senate Aug. 5, 1999. Received in
House and passed Aug. 5, 1999. Presented to the President Aug.
11, 1999. Approved Aug. 13, 1999. Public Law 106-47.
S. 1546.--To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
to provide additional administrative authorities to the United
States Commission on International Religious Freedom, and to
make technical corrections to that Act, and for other
purposes. Passed Senate Aug. 5, 1999. Received in House and
passed Aug. 5, 1999. Presented to the President Aug. 11, 1999.
Approved Aug. 17, 1999. Public Law 106-55.
S. 1561 (H.R. 2130).--To amend the Controlled Substances Act to
add gamma hydroxybutyric acid and ketamine to the schedules of
control substances, to provide for a national awareness
campaign, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary
Aug. 5, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 18, 1999; no written
report. Returned to the calendar Nov. 19, 1999. See H.R. 2130
for further action.
S. 1564.--To protect the budget of the Federal courts. Referred
jointly to the Budget and Governmental Affairs Aug. 5, 1999.
Reported amended from Governmental Affairs Aug. 25, 2000;
Rept. 106-379. The Budget discharged Sept. 27 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000.
S. 1567.--To designate the United States courthouse located at 223
Broad Street in Albany, Georgia, as the ``C.B. King United
States Courthouse''. Referred to Environment and Public Works
Sept. 8, 1999. Reported Sept. 29, 1999; no written report.
Passed Senate Oct. 8, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Transportation and Infrastructure Oct. 12, 1999. Reported with
amendments Mar. 29, 2000; Rept. 106-552. House Calendar. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendments Apr. 3, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendments Apr. 13, 2000. Presented to the
President Apr. 20, 2000. Approved May 2, 2000. Public Law 106-
196.
S. 1568.--Imposing an immediate suspension of assistance to the
Government of Indonesia until the results of the August 30,
1999, vote in East Timor have implemented, and for other
purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations Sept. 8, 1999.
Reported amended Sept. 27, 1999; no written report.
S. 1569 (H.R. 2778).--To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to
designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts for study for potential addition to the National
Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Sept. 8, 1999.
Reported amended Nov. 2, 1999; Rept. 106-209. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Resources Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1586.--To reduce the fractionated ownership of Indian Lands,
and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Sept. 15,
1999. Reported amended July 26, 2000; Rept. 106-361.
Considered July, 2000. Passed Senate amended July 26, 2000.
Received in House and referred to Resources July 27
(Legislative day of July 26), 2000. Rules suspended. Passed
House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 30, 2000.
Approved Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-462.
S. 1593.--To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to
provide bipartisan campaign reform. Referred to Rules and
Administration Sept. 16, 1999. Committee discharged. Ordered
placed on the calendar Oct. 8, 1999. Considered Oct. 13, 14,
15, 18, 19, 1999.
S. 1594.--To amend the Small Business Act and Small Business
Investment Act of 1958. Referred to Small Business Sept. 16,
1999. Reported amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-383.
S. 1595.--To designate the United States courthouse at 401 West
Washington Street in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ``Sandra Day
O'Connor United States Courthouse''. Referred to Environment
and Public Works Sept. 16, 1999. Reported Sept. 29, 1999; no
written report. Passed Senate Oct. 8, 1999. Received in House
and referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Oct. 12,
1999. Committee discharged. Passed House Nov. 18, 1999.
Presented to the President Dec. 1, 1999. Approved Dec. 9,
1999. Public Law 106-166.
S. 1596 (H.R. 2684).--Making appropriations for the Departments of
Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for
sundry independent agencies, commissions, corporations, and
offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for
other purposes. Reported from Appropriations Sept. 16, 1999;
Rept. 106-161.
S. 1599 (H.R. 4226).--To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to
sell or exchange all or part of certain administrative sites
and other land in the Black Hills National Forest and to use
funds derived from the sale or exchange to acquire replacement
sites and to acquire or construct administrative improvements
in connection with Black Hills National Forest. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Sept. 16, 1999. Reported Nov. 2,
1999; Rept. 106-210. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Resources
Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1606 (H.R. 2942).--To extend for 9 additional months the period
for which chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, is
reenacted. Ordered placed on the calendar Sept. 22, 1999.
Passed Senate amended Sept. 30, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 1, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
4, 1999. Presented to the President Oct. 5, 1999. Approved
Oct. 9, 1999. Public Law 106-70.
S. 1608.--To provide annual payments to the States and counties
from National Forest System lands managed by the Forest
Service, and the revested Oregon and California Railroad and
reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands managed
predominately by the Bureau of Land Management, for use by the
counties in which the lands are situated for the benefit of
the public schools, roads, emergency and other public
purposes; to encourage and provide new mechanisms for
cooperation between counties and the Forest Service and the
Bureau of Land Management to make necessary investments in
Federal lands, and reaffirm the positive connection between
Federal Lands counties and Federal Lands; and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Sept. 21,
1999. Reported amended Apr. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-275. Passed
Senate amended Sept. 13, 2000. Received in House and held at
desk Sept. 18, 2000.
S. 1612 (H.R. 2984).--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to
convey certain irrigation project property to certain
irrigation and reclamation districts in the State of Nebraska.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Sept. 22, 1999.
Reported amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-373.
S. 1613.--To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for
employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel VICTORY OF
BURHNAM. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation
Sept. 22, 1999. Reported May 10, 2000; Rept. 106-283.
S. 1614.--To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for
employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel LUCKY DOG.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Sept. 22,
1999. Reported May 10, 2000; Rept. 106-284.
S. 1615.--To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for
employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel ENTERPRIZE.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Sept. 22,
1999. Reported May 10, 2000; Rept. 106-285.
S. 1627.--To extend the authority of the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission to collect fees through 2004, and for other
purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works Sept. 23,
1999. Reported amended Nov. 9, 1999; Rept. 106-220. Passed
Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and held at
desk May 2, 2000.
S. 1629.--To provide for the exchange of certain land in the State
of Oregon. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Sept. 23,
1999. Reported amended Mar. 22, 2000; Rept. 106-248. Passed
Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and referred
to Resources May 2, 2000. Reported July 17, 2000; Rept. 106-
747. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House July 25,
2000. Presented to the President July 27, 2000. Approved Aug.
8, 2000. Public Law 106-257.
S. 1632 (S. 835).--To extend the authorization of appropriations
for activities at Long Island Sound. Referred to Environment
and Public Works Sept. 23, 1999. Reported Oct. 13, 1999; Rept.
106-182.
S. 1637.--To extend through the end of the current fiscal year
certain expiring Federal Aviation Administration
authorizations. Passed Senate Sept. 24, 1999. Received in
House Sept. 27, 1999. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 27,
1999. Presented to the President Sept. 28, 1999. Approved
Sept. 29, 1999. Public Law 106-59.
S. 1638 (H.R. 2059).--To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968 to extend the retroactive eligibility
dates for financial assistance for higher education for
spouses and dependent children of Federal, State, and local
law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty.
Referred to the Judiciary Sept. 24, 1999. Reported Feb. 10,
2000; no written report. Passed Senate amended May 15, 2000.
Received in House and referred to the Judiciary May 16, 2000.
Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 19, 2000. Presented to the
President Sept. 21, 2000. Approved Oct. 2, 2000. Public Law
106-276.
S. 1639 (H.R. 1184) (H.R. 1550) (H.R. 1553).--To authorize
appropriations for carrying out the Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Act of 1977, for the National Weather Service and
Related Agencies, and for the United States Fire
Administration for fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002. Referred
to Commerce, Science and Transportation Sept. 24, 1999.
Reported amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-384. Passed Senate
amended Oct. 18 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received
in House and held at desk Oct. 19, 2000.
S. 1643 (H.R. 3745).--To authorize the addition of certain parcels
to the Effigy Mounds National Monument, Iowa. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Sept. 27, 1999. Reported amended
Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-374.
S. 1650 (H.R. 3037).--Making appropriations for the Departments of
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and
for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations Sept. 28,
1999; Rept. 106-166. Considered Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 6, 1999.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 7, 1999; Roll No. 321: 73-25.
Proceedings vacated. Indefinitely postponed June 6, 2000.
S. 1652.--To designate the Old Executive Office Building located
at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in Washington,
District of Columbia, as the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive
Office Building. Referred to Environment and Public Works
Sept. 28, 1999. Reported Sept. 29, 1999; no written report.
Passed Senate Oct. 19, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Transportation and Infrastructure Oct. 20, 1999. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 26, 1999. Presented to the
President Oct. 28, 1999. Approved Nov. 9, 1999. Public Law
106-92.
S. 1653.--To reauthorize and amend the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation Establishment Act. Referred to Environment and
Public Works Sept. 28, 1999. Reported Mar. 6, 2000; Rept. 106-
230. Passed Senate Mar. 9, 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources Mar. 13, 2000. Reported with amendment
Sept. 28, 2000; Rept. 106-911.
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S. 1658 (H.R. 5528).--To authorize the construction of a
Reconciliation Place in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, and for
other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Sept. 29, 1999.
Reported amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-368. Passed Senate
amended Sept. 26 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received
in House and referred to Resources Sept. 27, 2000.
S. 1670.--To revise the boundary of Fort Matanzas National
Monument, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Sept. 30, 1999. Reported July 10, 2000;
Rept. 106-331. Passed Senate Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Received in House and referred to Resources Oct. 6,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 31, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public
Law 106-524.
S. 1672.--To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to
establish a program of mandatory market reporting for certain
meat packers regarding the prices, quantities, and terms of
sale for the procurement of cattle, swine, lambs, and products
of such livestock, to improve the collection of information
regarding the marketing of cattle, swine, lambs, and products
of such livestock, and for other purposes. Reported from
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Sept. 30, 1999; Rept.
106-168.
S. 1687.--To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to authorize
appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission. Referred to
Commerce, Science and Transportation Oct. 5, 1999. Reported
amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-385. Passed Senate amended
Oct. 10 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House
and held at desk Oct. 11, 2000.
S. 1688 (H.R. 2842).--To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United
States Code, relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program, to enable the Federal Government to enroll an
employee and the family of the employee in the program when a
State court orders the employee to provide health insurance
coverage for a child of the employee, but the employee fails
to provide the coverage, and for other purposes. Referred to
Governmental Affairs Oct. 5, 1999. Reported Oct. 6
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-492.
S. 1691 (H.R. 707).--To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize programs for
predisaster mitigation, to streamline the administration of
disaster relief, to control the Federal costs of disaster
assistance, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment
and Public Works Oct. 5, 1999. Reported amended May 16, 2000;
Rept. 106-295.
S. 1692 (H.R. 3660).--To amend title 18, United States Code, to
ban partial birth abortions. Ordered placed on the calendar
Oct. 6, 1999. Considered Oct. 20, 1999. Passed Senate amended
Oct. 21, 1999; Roll No. 340: 63-34. Received in House and held
at desk Oct. 25, 1999. Passed House with amendment May 25,
2000. House insisted on its amendment and asked for a
conference May 25, 2000.
S. 1694.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
study on the reclamation and reuse of water and wastewater in
the State of Hawaii. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Oct. 6, 1999. Reported amended Mar. 9, 2000; Rept. 106-234.
Passed Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources May 2, 2000. Reported with amendment
Sept. 18, 2000; Rept. 106-857. Union Calendar. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendments Oct. 24, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendments Dec. 7 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Presented to the President Dec. 15, 2000. Approved
Dec. 23, 2000. Public Law 106-566.
S. 1697 (H.R. 4847).--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior
to refund certain collections received pursuant to the
Reclamation Reform Act of 1982. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Oct. 6, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 4 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-486. Passed Senate amended
Oct. 13 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House
and held at desk Oct. 16, 2000.
S. 1705.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into
land exchanges to acquire from the private owner and to convey
to the State of Idaho approximately 1,240 acres of land near
the City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho, and for other
purposes. Received in Senate Oct. 7, 1999. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources Oct. 7, 1999. Reported Apr. 12, 2000;
Rept. 106-262. Passed Senate Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House
and referred to Resources May 2, 2000. Reported July 17, 2000;
Rept. 106-749. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House
Oct. 17, 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 20, 2000.
Approved Nov. 1, 2000. Public Law 106-421.
S. 1707.--To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.
App.) to provide that certain designated Federal entities
shall be establishments under such Act, and for other
purposes. Referred to Governmental Affairs Oct. 7, 1999.
Reported amended Nov. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-218. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
22, 1999. Referred to Government Reform Jan. 27, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 17, 2000. Presented to the
President Oct. 20, 2000. Approved Nov. 1, 2000. Public Law
106-422.
S. 1712.--To provide authority to control exports, and for other
purposes. Reported from Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Oct. 8, 1999; Rept. 106-180. Considered Mar. 8, 2000. Returned
to the calendar Mar. 8, 2000.
S. 1713.--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend
for an additional 2 years the period for admission of an alien
as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(S) of such Act, and
to authorize appropriations for the refugee assistance program
under chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality
Act. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 8, 1999. Reported Oct. 21,
1999; no written report.
S. 1727 (H.R. 4126).--To authorize funding for the expansion annex
of the historic Palace of the Governors, a public history
museum located, and relating to the history of Hispanic and
Native American culture, in the Southwest and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oct. 14,
1999. Reported amended Apr. 12, 2000; Rept. 106-263. Passed
Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and referred
to Resources May 2, 2000.
S. 1730.--To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to
provide that certain environmental reports shall continue to
be required to be submitted. Reported from Environment and
Public Works Oct. 14, 1999; Rept. 106-190. Passed Senate Mar.
27, 2000. Received in House and held at desk Mar. 28, 2000.
S. 1731.--To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that certain
environmental reports shall continue to be required to be
submitted. Reported from Environment and Public Works Oct. 14,
1999; Rept. 106-191. Passed Senate Mar. 27, 2000. Received in
House and referred to Commerce Mar. 28, 2000.
S. 1733.--To amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to provide for a
national standard of interoperability and portability
applicable to electronic food stamp benefit transactions.
Referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Oct. 14,
1999. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Nov. 19,
1999. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999.
Referred to Agriculture Jan. 27, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed
House Jan. 31, 2000. Presented to the President Feb. 2, 2000.
Approved Feb. 11, 2000. Public Law 106-171.
S. 1744.--To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide
that certain species conservation reports shall continue to be
submitted. Reported from Environment and Public Works Oct. 18,
1999; Rept. 106-194. Passed Senate Mar. 27, 2000. Received in
House and held at desk Mar. 28, 2000. Considered under
suspension of rules May 2, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House
May 3, 2000; Roll No. 135: 420-0. Presented to the President
May 8, 2000. Approved May 18, 2000. Public Law 106-201.
S. 1750 (H.R. 764).--To reduce the incidence of child abuse and
neglect, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary
Oct. 19, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 28, 1999; no written
report.
S. 1752 (H.R. 1431).--To reauthorize and amend the Coastal Barrier
Resources Act. Referred to Environment and Public Works Oct.
20, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 4, 2000; Rept. 106-252. Passed
Senate amended Sept. 27 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Sept. 28, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 24, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 6, 2000. Approved Nov. 13, 2000. Public Law
106-514.
S. 1753 (H.R. 2886).--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act
to provide that an adopted alien who is less than 18 years of
age may be considered a child under such Act if adopted with
or after a sibling who is a child under such Act. Referred to
the Judiciary Oct. 20, 1999. Reported Oct. 21, 1999; no
written report. Passed Senate Nov. 4, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk Nov. 5, 1999.
S. 1754.--Entitled the ``Denying Safe Havens to International and
War Criminals Act of 1999''. Referred to the Judiciary Oct.
20, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 25, 1999; no written report.
Passed Senate amended Nov. 4, 1999. Received in House and
referred to the Judiciary Nov. 5, 1999.
S. 1755 (H.R. 4391).--To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to
regulate interstate commerce in the use of mobile telephones.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Oct. 20,
1999. Reported amended June 30, 2000; Rept. 106-326.
S. 1756.--To enhance the ability of the National Laboratories to
meet Department of Energy missions and for other purposes.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oct. 20, 1999.
Reported amended Oct. 4 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000;
Rept. 106-487. Passed Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct.
10, 2000. Referred to Science and in addition to Armed
Services Oct. 10, 2000.
S. 1761.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the
Bureau of Reclamation, to conserve and enhance the water
supplies of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources Oct. 21, 1999. Committee discharged.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 27 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and referred to Resources Oct. 28,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House with amendment Dec. 4,
2000; Roll No. 599: 348-6. Senate agreed to House amendment
Dec. 15 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Presented to the
President Dec. 20, 2000. Approved Dec. 28, 2000. Public Law
106-576.
S. 1762 (H.R. 728).--To amend the Watershed Protection and Flood
Prevention Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to
provide cost share assistance for the rehabilitation of
structural measures constructed as part of water resources
projects previously funded by the Secretary under such Act or
related laws. Referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Oct. 21, 1999. Reported Sept. 12, 2000; Rept. 106-408. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 24 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Oct. 25, 2000.
S. 1764 (H.R. 1801).--To make technical corrections to various
antitrust laws and to references to such laws. Referred to the
Judiciary Oct. 21, 1999. Reported Oct. 28, 1999; no written
report.
S. 1769.--To continue reporting requirements of section 2519 of
title 18, United States Code, beyond December 21, 1999, and
for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 22, 1999.
Reported amended Oct. 28, 1999; no written report. Passed
Senate amended Nov. 5, 1999. Received in House and referred to
the Judiciary Nov. 8, 1999. Committee discharged. Passed House
with amendments Nov. 18, 1999. Senate agreed to House
amendments Apr. 13, 2000. Presented to the President Apr. 20,
2000. Approved May 2, 2000. Public Law 106-197.
S. 1770.--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
permanently extend the research and development credit and to
extend certain other expiring provisions for 30 months, and
for other purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar Oct. 25,
1999.
S. 1771.--To provide stability in the United States agriculture
sector and to promote adequate availability of food and
medicine for humanitarian assistance abroad by requiring
congressional approval before the imposition of any unilateral
agricultural medical sanction against a foreign country or
foreign entity. Ordered placed on the calendar Oct. 25, 1999.
S. 1778.--To provide for equal exchanges of land around the
Cascade Reservoir. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Oct. 25, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 13, 2000; Rept. 106-271.
Passed Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources May 2, 2000. Reported Sept. 20, 2000;
Rept. 106-871. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House
Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 2, 2000.
Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-493.
S. 1779.--To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement with
appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade
for the vessel M/V SANDPIPER. Referred to Commerce, Science
and Transportation Oct. 25, 1999. Reported May 10, 2000; Rept.
106-286.
S. 1788.--To amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social
Security Act to make corrections and refinements in the
medicare, medicaid, and SCHIP programs, as revised and added
by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. Reported from Finance Oct.
26, 1999; Rept. 106-199.
S. 1791.--To authorize the Librarian of Congress to purchase
papers of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, from Dr. King's
estate. Referred to Rules and Administration Oct. 26, 1999.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate Oct. 29, 1999. Received in
House and held at desk Nov. 1, 1999.
S. 1792.--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend
expiring provisions, to fully allow the nonrefundable personal
credits against regular tax liability, and for other purposes.
Reported from Finance Oct. 26, 1999; Rept. 106-201. Passed
Senate Oct. 29, 1999.
S. 1794.--To designate the Federal courthouse at 145 East Simpson
Avenue in Jackson, Wyoming, as the ``Clifford P. Hansen
Federal Courthouse''. Referred to Environment and Public Works
Oct. 26, 1999. Reported Feb. 9, 2000; no written report.
Passed Senate Mar. 2, 2000. Received in House and referred to
Transportation and Infrastructure Mar. 6, 2000. Reported Sept.
7, 2000; Rept. 106-828. House Calendar. Rules suspended.
Passed House Oct. 2, 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 5,
2000. Approved Oct. 13, 2000. Public Law 106-308.
S. 1796.--To modify the enforcement of certain anti-terrorism
judgements, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary
Oct. 26, 1999. Reported Mar. 9, 2000; no written report.
S. 1797 (H.R. 3182).--To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act, to provide for a land conveyance to the City of Craig,
Alaska, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Oct. 26, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 12, 2000; Rept.
106-264. Passed Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in
House and referred to Resources May 2, 2000.
S. 1809 (H.R. 4920) (S. Con. Res. 133).--To improve service
systems for individuals with developmental disabilities, and
for other purposes. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions Oct. 27, 1999. Reported amended Nov. 4, 1999; no
written report. Passed Senate amended Nov. 8, 1999. Received
in House and referred to Education and the Workforce Nov. 9,
1999. Rereferred to Commerce and in addition to Education and
the Workforce Feb. 10, 2000. Education and the Workforce and
Commerce discharged Passed House Oct. 11, 2000. Presented to
the President Oct. 19, 2000. Approved Oct. 30, 2000. Public
Law 106-402.
S. 1810 (H.R. 4864).--To amend title 38, United States Code, to
clarify and improve veterans' claims and appellate procedures.
Referred to Veterans' Affairs Oct. 27, 1999. Reported amended
Sept. 6, 2000; Rept. 106-397. Passed Senate amended Sept. 21,
2000. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 22, 2000.
S. 1813 (H.R. 1798).--To amend the Public Health Service Act to
provide additional support for and to expand clinical research
programs, and for other purposes. Referred to Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions Oct. 27, 1999. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Commerce Jan. 27,
2000.
S. 1832 (H.R. 3081) (S. 2284).--To amend the Fair Labor Standards
Act of 1938 to increase the Federal minimum wage. Received in
Senate Oct. 29, 1999. Ordered placed on the calendar Nov. 1,
1999.
S. 1836 (H.R. 3852).--To extend the deadline for commencement of
construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of
Alabama. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Nov. 1,
1999. Reported Apr. 12, 2000; Rept. 106-265. Passed Senate
Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and referred to Commerce May
2, 2000. Committee discharged. Passed House May 22, 2000.
Presented to the President May 23, 2000. Approved May 26,
2000. Public Law 106-213.
S. 1840.--To provide for the transfer of public lands to certain
California Indian Tribes. Referred to Indian Affairs Nov. 2,
1999. Reported Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000;
Rept. 106-449.
S. 1843 (H.R. 2632).--To designate certain Federal land in the
Talladega National Forest, Alabama, as the ``Dugger Mountain
Wilderness''. Passed Senate Nov. 2, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk Nov. 3, 1999.
S. 1844.--To amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act
to provide for an alternative penalty procedure with respect
to compliance with requirements for a State disbursement unit.
Passed Senate Nov. 2, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Ways and Means Nov. 3, 1999.
S. 1848.--To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater
Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the
Interior to participate in the design, planing, and
construction of the Denver Water Reuse project. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Nov. 3, 1999. Reported amended
Sept. 29 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-437.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 13 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 16, 2000.
Referred to Resources Oct. 17, 2000.
S. 1849 (H.R. 3520).--To designate segments and tributaries of
White Clay Creek, Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of
the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources Nov. 3, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 12,
2000; Rept. 106-266. Passed Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000.
Received in House and referred to Resources May 2, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendment Sept. 18, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendment Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 12, 2000. Approved
Oct. 24, 2000. Public Law 106-357.
S. 1853.--To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for
employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel FRITHA.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Nov. 4, 1999.
Reported May 10, 2000; Rept. 106-287.
S. 1854.--To reform the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements
Act of 1976. Referred to the Judiciary Nov. 4, 1999. Reported
amended May 25, 2000; no written report. Passed Senate amended
Oct. 19 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House
and held at desk Oct. 23, 2000.
S. 1865.--To provide grants to establish demonstration mental
health courts. Referred to the Judiciary Nov. 4, 1999.
Reported amended July 27, 2000; no written report. Passed
Senate amended Sept. 26 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Sept. 27,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 24, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 6, 2000. Approved Nov. 13, 2000. Public
Law 106-515.
S. 1866.--To redesignate the Coastal Barrier Resources System as
the ``John J. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System''.
Passed Senate Nov. 4, 1999. Received in House and referred to
Resources Nov. 5, 1999. Committee discharged. Passed House
Nov. 18, 1999. Presented to the President Dec. 1, 1999.
Approved Dec. 9, 1999. Public Law 106-167.
S. 1877.--To amend the Federal Report Elimination and Sunset Act
of 1995. Reported from Governmental Affairs Nov. 8, 1999;
Rept. 106-223. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Government Reform
and in addition to House Administration, and the Budget Jan.
27, 2000.
S. 1880 (H.R. 3250).--To amend the Public Health Service Act to
improve the health of minority individuals. Referred to
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Nov. 8, 1999. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Oct. 26 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 27, 2000.
Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 31, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public Law
106-525.
S. 1892.--To authorize the acquisition of the Valles Caldera, to
provide for an effective land and wildlife management program
for this resource within the Department of Agriculture, and
for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Nov. 9, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 12, 2000; Rept. 106-267.
Passed Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources May 2, 2000. Reported July 11, 2000;
Rept. 106-724. Union Calendar. Considered under suspension of
rules July 11, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House July 12,
2000; Roll No. 388: 377-45. Presented to the President July
14, 2000. Approved July 25, 2000. Public Law 106-248.
S. 1894.--To provide for the conveyance of certain land to Park
County, Wyoming. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Nov.
9, 1999. Reported amended June 27, 2000; Rept. 106-315. Passed
Senate amended July 27, 2000. Received in House and referred
to Resources Sept. 6, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 2, 2000. Approved
Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-494.
S. 1898.--To provide protection against the risks to the public
that are inherent in the interstate transportation of violent
prisoners. Referred to the Judiciary Nov. 9, 1999. Reported
amended Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; no
written report. Passed Senate amended Oct. 25 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Oct. 26, 2000. Committee discharged. Passed House
Dec. 7, 2000. Presented to the President Dec. 15, 2000.
Approved Dec. 21, 2000. Public Law 106-560.
S. 1902.--To require disclosure under the Freedom of Information
Act regarding certain persons and records of the Japanese
Imperial Army in a manner that does not impair any
investigation or prosecution conducted by the Department of
Justice or certain intelligence matters, and for other
purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Nov. 10, 1999. Reported
amended May 18, 2000; no written report. Referred to
Intelligence June 7 (Legislative day of June 6), 2000.
Reported amended July 20, 2000; no written report.
S. 1910.--To amend the Act establishing Women's Rights National
Historical Park to permit the Secretary of the Interior to
acquire title in fee simple to the Hunt House located in
Waterloo, New York. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Nov. 10, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 12, 2000; Rept. 106-268.
Passed Senate amended Apr. 13, 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources May 2, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed
House July 25, 2000; Roll No. 435: 404-9. Presented to the
President July 27, 2000. Approved Aug. 8, 2000. Public Law
106-258.
S. 1911.--To conserve Atlantic highly migratory species of fish,
and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Nov. 10, 1999. Reported amended July 12, 2000;
Rept. 106-339.
S. 1912.--To facilitate the growth of electronic commerce and
enable the electronic commerce market to continue its current
growth rate and realize its full potential, to signal strong
support of the electronic commerce market by promoting its use
within Federal government agencies and small and medium-sized
businesses, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation Nov. 10, 1999. Reported July 19,
2000; Rept. 106-349.
S. 1916.--To extend certain expiring Federal Aviation
Administration authorizations for a 6-month period, and for
other purposes. Passed Senate Nov. 10, 1999. Received in House
and held at desk Nov. 15, 1999.
S. 1925 (H.R. 3388).--To promote environmental restoration around
the Lake Tahoe basin. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Nov. 16, 1999. Reported amended Sept. 7, 2000; Rept. 106-400.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 1928.--To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to
establish a medicare subvention demonstration project for
veterans, and for other purposes. Reported from Finance Nov.
16, 1999; Rept. 106-222.
S. 1929.--To amend the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act
to revise and extend such Act. Referred to Indian Affairs Nov.
16, 1999. Reported amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-389.
Passed Senate amended Sept. 26 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and referred to Commerce Sept. 27,
2000.
S. 1936.--To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or
exchange all or part of certain administrative sites and other
National Forest System land in the State of Oregon and use the
proceeds derived from the sale or exchange for National Forest
System purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Nov.
16, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 6, 2000; Rept. 106-256. Passed
Senate July 27, 2000. Received in House and referred to
Resources Sept. 6, 2000. Reported with amendment Oct. 5, 2000;
Rept. 106-938. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House
with amendment Oct. 17, 2000. Senate agreed to House amendment
Oct. 27 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public Law
106-526.
S. 1937.--To amend the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning
and Conservation Act to provide for sales of electricity by
the Bonneville Power Administration to joint operating
entities. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Nov. 17,
1999. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999.
Received in House and held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to
Resources and in addition to Commerce Jan. 27, 2000. Reported
from Resources Sept. 6, 2000; Rept. 106-820, Pt. I. Referral
to Commerce extended Sept. 6, 2000 for a period ending not
later than Sept. 6, 2000. Commerce discharged. Sept. 6, 2000.
Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 12, 2000.
Presented to the President Sept. 14, 2000. Approved Sept. 22,
2000. Public Law 106-273.
S. 1946.--To amend the National Environmental Education Act to
redesignate that Act as the ``John H. Chafee Environmental
Education Act'', to establish the John H. Chafee Memorial
Fellowship Program, to extend the programs under that Act, and
for other purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works
Nov. 17, 1999. Reported amended Apr. 13, 2000; Rept. 106-272.
Passed Senate amended Apr. 27, 2000. Received in House and
referred to Education and the Workforce May 2, 2000.
S. 1950.--To amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to ensure the
orderly development of coal, coalbed methane, natural gas, and
oil in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana, and for
other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Nov.
17, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000; Rept. 106-490.
S. 1967.--To make technical corrections to the status of certain
land held in trust for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw
Indians, to take certain land into trust for that Band, and
for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Nov. 18, 1999.
Reported June 13, 2000; Rept. 106-307. Passed Senate June 14,
2000. Received in House and referred to Resources June 15,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House June 19, 2000. Presented
to the President June 23, 2000. Approved June 29, 2000. Public
Law 106-228.
S. 1969.--To provide for improved management of, and increases
accountability for, outfitted activities by which the public
gains access to and occupancy and use of Federal land, and for
other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Nov.
18, 1999. Reported amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000; Rept. 106-491.
S. 1971.--To authorize the President to award a gold medal on
behalf of the Congress to Milton Friedman, in recognition of
his outstanding and enduring contributions to individual
freedom and opportunity in American society through his
exhaustive research and teaching of economics, and his
extensive writings on economics and public policy. Referred to
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Nov. 19, 1999. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and
held at desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Banking and Financial
Services Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1972.--To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the
town of Dolores, Colorado, the current site of the Joe Rowell
Park. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Nov. 19, 1999.
Reported amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-375. Passed Senate
amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received
in House and referred to Resources Oct. 6, 2000. Failed of
passage under suspension of the rules (two-thirds required)
Nov. 13, 2000; Roll No. 596: 201-145. Resources discharged
Dec. 4, 2000. Passed House Dec. 4, 2000. Presented to the
President Dec. 8, 2000. Approved Dec. 19, 2000. Public Law
106-548.
S. 1982.--To clarify the standing of United States citizens to
challenge the blocking of assets by the United States under
the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. Ordered placed
on the calendar Nov. 19, 1999.
S. 1993.--To reform Government information security by
strengthening information security practices throughout the
Federal Government. Referred to Governmental Affairs Nov. 19,
1999. Reported amended Apr. 10, 2000; Rept. 106-259.
S. 1996.--To amend the Public Health Service Act to clarify
provisions relation to the content of petitions for
compensation under the vaccine injury compensation program.
Passed Senate Nov. 19, 1999. Received in House and held at
desk Nov. 22, 1999. Referred to Commerce Jan. 27, 2000.
S. 1998 (H.R. 2833).--To establish the Yuma Crossing National
Heritage Area. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Nov.
19, 1999. Reported amended July 12, 2000; Rept. 106-340.
S. 1999 (S. 2314).--For the relief of Elian Gonzalez-Brotons.
Ordered placed on the calendar Jan. 25, 2000.
S. 2000.--For the relief of Guy Taylor. Referred to the Judiciary
Jan. 24, 2000. Reported July 27, 2000; no written report.
Passed Senate Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Sept. 29,
2000. Reported Oct. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-963. Private Calendar.
Passed House Oct. 27, 2000. Presented to the President Nov.
13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Private Law 106-21.
S. 2002.--For the relief of Tony Lara. Referred to the Judiciary
Jan. 24, 2000. Reported amended July 27, 2000; no written
report. Passed Senate amended Sept. 28 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Sept. 29, 2000. Reported Oct. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-
964. Private Calendar. Passed House Oct. 27, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 13, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000.
Private Law 106-22.
S. 2006.--For the relief of Yongyi Song. Ordered placed on the
calendar Jan. 27, 2000. Indefinitely postponed Feb. 10, 2000.
S. 2019.--For the relief of Malia Miller. Referred to the
Judiciary Feb. 1, 2000. Reported June 15, 2000; no written
report. Passed Senate Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Sept.
29, 2000. Reported Oct. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-965. Private
Calendar. Passed House Oct. 27, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 14, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Private Law
106-23.
S. 2020.--To adjust the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway,
Mississippi, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Feb. 1, 2000. Reported July 10, 2000; Rept.
106-332. Passed Senate July 27, 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources Sept. 6, 2000. Considered under
suspension of rules Oct. 30, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed
House Oct. 31, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 14, 2000.
Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public Law 106-527.
S. 2036 (H.R. 3709).--To make permanent the moratorium on the
imposition of taxes on the Internet. Ordered placed on the
calendar Feb. 8, 2000.
S. 2042.--To reform the process by which the Office of the Pardon
Attorney investigates and reviews potential exercises of
executive clemency. Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 9, 2000.
Reported amended Mar. 9, 2000; Rept. 106-231.
S. 2043.--To designate the United States Post Office building
located at 3101 West Sunflower Avenue in Santa Ana,
California, as the ``Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building''.
Referred to Governmental Affairs Feb. 9, 2000. Reported June
21, 2000; no written report. Passed Senate June 23, 2000.
Received in House and referred to Government Reform June 26,
2000.
S. 2045.--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with
respect to H-1B nonimmigrant aliens. Referred to the Judiciary
Feb. 9, 2000. Reported amended Apr. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-260.
Considered Sept. 22, 26, 27, 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Passed Senate amended Oct. 3 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000; Roll No. 262: 96-1. Received in House Oct. 3, 2000.
Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 3, 2000. Presented to the
President Oct. 5, 2000. Approved Oct. 17, 2000. Public Law
106-313.
S. 2046.--To reauthorize the Next Generation Internet Act, and for
other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Feb. 9, 2000. Reported amended June 16, 2000;
Rept. 106-310. Passed Senate amended Sept. 21, 2000. Received
in House and referred to Science and in addition to Commerce,
Resources, and Agriculture Sept. 22, 2000.
S. 2048 (H.R. 3605).--To establish the San Rafael Western Legacy
District in the State of Utah, and for other purposes.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 9, 2000.
Reported amended Sept. 7, 2000; Rept. 106-401.
S. 2051 (H.R. 3632).--To revise the boundaries of the Golden Gate
National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 10, 2000. Reported amended
Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-376.
S. 2058.--To extend filing deadlines for applications for
adjustment of status of certain Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Haitian
nationals. Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 10, 2000. Reported
Apr. 13, 2000; no written report.
S. 2069.--To permit the conveyance of certain land in Powell,
Wyoming. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 10,
2000. Reported Sept. 7, 2000; Rept. 106-402. Passed Senate
Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House
and referred to Resources Oct. 6, 2000. Rules suspended.
Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 2,
2000. Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-495.
S. 2071.--To benefit electricity consumers by promoting the
reliability of the bulk-power system. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Feb. 10, 2000. Reported amended June 27,
2000; Rept. 106-324. Passed Senate amended June 30, 2000.
Received in House and held at desk July 10, 2000.
S. 2081 (H.R. 1691).--Entitled ``Religous Liberty Protection Act
of 2000''. Ordered placed on the calendar Feb. 23, 2000.
S. 2089.--To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of
1978 to modify procedures relating to orders for surveillance
and searches for foreign intelligence purposes, and for other
purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 24, 2000. Reported
amended May 23, 2000; no written report. Referred to
Intelligence May 23, 2000. Reported amended July 20, 2000;
Rept. 106-352.
S. 2097 (H.R. 3615).--To authorize loan guarantees in order to
facilitate access to local television broadcast signals in
unserved and underserved areas, and for other purposes.
Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Feb. 24, 2000.
Reported amended Mar. 15, 2000; Rept. 106-243. Passed Senate
amended Mar. 30, 2000; Roll No. 50: 97-0. Received in House
and held at desk Apr. 3, 2000.
S. 2101.--To promote international monetary stability and to share
seigniorage with officially dollarized countries. Referred to
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Feb. 24, 2000. Reported
amended July 24, 2000; Rept. 106-354.
S. 2102.--To provide to the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe a permanent
land base within its aboriginal homeland, and for other
purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 24, 2000. Reported
amended June 30, 2000; Rept. 106-327. Passed Senate amended
July 19, 2000. Received in House and referred to Resources
July 20, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 17, 2000.
Presented to the President Oct. 20, 2000. Approved Nov. 1,
2000. Public Law 106-423.
S. 2107.--To amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 to reduce securities fees in excess of
those required to fund the operations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, to adjust compensation provisions for
employees of the Commission, and for other purposes. Referred
to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Feb. 28, 2000. Reported
amended July 25, 2000; Rept. 106-360.
S. 2111 (H.R. 3657).--To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to
convey for fair market value 1.06 acres of land in the San
Bernardino National Forest, California, to KATY 101.3 FM, a
California corporation. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Feb. 28, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 3 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-476. Passed Senate amended
Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House
and held at desk Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 2163 (H.R. 3986).--To provide for a study of the engineering
feasibility of a water exchange in lieu of electrification of
the Chandler Pumping Plant at Prosser Diversion Dam,
Washington. Referred to Indian Affairs Mar. 2, 2000. Committee
discharged Apr. 12, 2000. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Apr. 12, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 4 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-488.
S. 2184.--To amend chapter 3 of title 28, United States Code, to
divide the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the United States into
two circuits, and for other purposes. Ordered placed on the
calendar Mar. 8, 2000.
S. 2195.--To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater
Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the
Interior to participate in the design, planning, and
construction of the Truckee watershed reclamation project for
the reclamation and reuse of water. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Mar. 7, 2000. Reported amended Sept. 29
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-438. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 13 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Referred to
Resources Oct. 17, 2000.
S. 2239 (H.R. 2348).--To authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to
provide cost sharing for the endangered fish recovery
implementation programs for the Upper Colorado River and San
Juan River basins. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Mar. 9, 2000. Reported amended Sept. 7, 2000; Rept. 106-403.
S. 2247.--To establish the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the
State of West Virginia, and for other purposes. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 9, 2000. Reported amended
July 12, 2000; Rept. 106-341. Passed Senate amended July 27,
2000. Proceedings vacated July 27, 2000. Passed Senate amended
Sept. 18, 2000. Received in House and referred to Resources
Sept. 19, 2000.
S. 2251 (H.R. 2559).--To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to
improve crop insurance coverage, to provide agriculture
producers with choices to manage risk, and for other purposes.
Reported from Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Mar. 20,
2000; Rept. 106-247. Considered Mar. 22, 23, 2000. Returned to
the calendar Mar. 23, 2000. See H.R. 2559 for further action.
S. 2253.--To authorize the establishment of a joint United States-
Canada commission to study the feasibility of connecting the
rail system in Alaska to the North American continental rail
system; and for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations
Mar. 20, 2000. Reported amended July 26, 2000; no written
report. Passed Senate amended Oct. 13 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 16,
2000.
S. 2262 (S. 2263) (S. 2285).--To amend the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 to institute a Federal fuels tax holiday. Ordered
placed on the calendar Mar. 22, 2000.
S. 2263 (S. 2262) (S. 2285).--To amend the Internal Revenue code
of 1986 to institute a Federal fuels tax holiday. Ordered
placed on the calendar Mar. 22, 2000.
S. 2266 (H.R. 3679).--To provide for the minting of commemorative
coins to support the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games and
the programs of the United States Olympic Committee. Referred
to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Mar. 22, 2000. Reported
amended July 24, 2000; Rept. 106-355.
S. 2267 (S. 2340).--To direct the National Institute of Standards
and Technology to establish a program to support research and
training in methods of detecting the use of performance-
enhancing substances by athletes, and for other purposes.
Ordered placed on the calendar Mar. 23, 2000.
S. 2272.--To improve the administrative efficiency and
effectiveness of the Nation's abuse and neglect courts and for
other purposes consistent with the Adoption and Safe Families
Act of 1997. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 22, 2000. Reported
July 27, 2000; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept.
26 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to the Judiciary Sept. 27, 2000. Rules suspended.
Passed House Oct. 3, 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 5,
2000. Approved Oct. 17, 2000. Public Law 106-314.
S. 2273.--To establish the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon
Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 22,
2000. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Oct. 5
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 2277 (H.R. 4444).--To terminate the application of title IV of
the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the People's Republic of
China. Referred to Finance Mar. 23, 2000. Reported May 25,
2000; Rept. 106-305.
S. 2279 (H.R. 4020).--To authorize the addition of land to Sequoia
National Park, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Mar. 23, 2000. Reported amended July 27,
2000; Rept. 106-377. Passed Senate amended July 27, 2000.
Received in House and referred to Resources Sept. 6, 2000.
S. 2283.--To amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century to make certain amendments with respect to Indian
tribes. Referred to Indian Affairs Mar. 23, 2000. Reported
amended Sept. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-406.
S. 2284 (S. 1832).--To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
Ordered placed on the calendar Mar. 27, 2000.
S. 2285 (S. 2262) (S. 2263).--Instituting a Federal fuels tax
holiday. Ordered placed on the calendar Mar. 27, 2000.
Considered Apr. 7, 11, 2000.
S. 2289.--For the relief of Jose Guadalupe Tellez Pinales.
Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 23, 2000. Reported July 27,
2000; no written report. Passed Senate Sept. 28 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Sept. 29, 2000. Reported Oct. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-
966. Private Calendar. Passed House Oct. 27, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 14, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000.
Private Law 106-24.
S. 2297 (H.R. 4132).--To reauthorize the Water Resources Research
Act of 1984. Referred to Environment and Public Works Mar. 27,
2000. Reported Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-369.
S. 2300.--To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to increase the maximum
acreage of Federal leases for coal that may be held by an
entity in any 1 State. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Mar. 28, 2000. Reported Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-
378. Passed Senate Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and referred to Resources Oct. 6, 2000.
Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 2, 2000. Approved Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-
463.
S. 2301.--To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater
Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the
Interior to participate in the design, planning, and
construction of the Lakehaven water reclamation project for
the reclamation and reuse of water. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Mar. 28, 2000. Reported amended Sept. 29
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-439. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 13 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Referred to
Resources Oct. 17, 2000.
S. 2311 (H.R. 4807) (H. Res. 611).--To revise and extend the Ryan
White CARE Act programs under title XXVI of the Public Health
Service Act, to improve access to health care and the quality
of health care under such programs, and to provide for the
development of increased capacity to provide health care and
related support services to individuals and families with HIV
disease, and for other purposes. Referred to Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions Mar. 29, 2000. Reported amended
May 15, 2000; Rept. 106-294. Passed Senate amended June 6,
2000. Received in House and referred to Commerce June 7, 2000.
Passed House with amendments Oct. 5, 2000; Roll No. 512: 411-
0. Senate agreed to House amendments Oct. 5 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 11, 2000.
Approved Oct. 20, 2000. Public Law 106-345.
S. 2314 (S. 1999).--For the relief of Elian Gonzalez and other
family members. Ordered placed on the calendar Mar. 30, 2000.
S. 2323.--To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify
the treatment of stock options under the Act. Ordered placed
on the calendar Mar. 30, 2000. Passed Senate Apr. 12, 2000;
Roll No. 81: 95-0. Received in House and held at desk Apr. 13,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House May 3, 2000; Roll No. 139:
421-0. Presented to the President May 8, 2000. Approved May
18, 2000. Public Law 106-202.
S. 2327.--To establish a Commission on Ocean Policy, and for other
purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation
Mar. 29, 2000. Reported May 23, 2000; Rept. 106-301. Passed
Senate amended June 26, 2000. Received in House and referred
to Resources June 26, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House July
25, 2000. Presented to the President July 27, 2000. Approved
Aug. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-256.
S. 2331 (H.R. 3241).--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to
recalculate the franchise fee owed by Fort Sumter Tours, Inc.,
a concessioner providing service to Fort Sumter National
Monument, South Carolina. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Mar. 30, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 3 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-477. Passed Senate amended
Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House
and held at desk Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 2340 (S. 2267).--To direct the National Institute of Standards
and Technology to establish a program to support research and
training in methods of detecting the use of performance-
enhancing substances by athletes, and for other purposes.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Apr. 3, 2000.
Reported amended May 3, 2000; Rept. 106-278.
S. 2343 (H.R. 4613).--To amend the National Historic Preservation
Act for the purposes of establishing a national historic
lighthouse preservation program. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Apr. 4, 2000. Reported amended Aug. 25,
2000; Rept. 106-380.
S. 2345.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
special resource study concerning the preservation and public
use of sites associated with Harriet Tubman located in Auburn,
New York, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Apr. 4, 2000. Reported amended Sept. 29
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-440. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and referred to Resources Oct. 6, 2000.
Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 24, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 6, 2000. Approved Nov. 13, 2000. Public Law
106-516.
S. 2346 (H.R. 6).--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
reduce the marriage penalty by providing for adjustments to
the standard deduction, 15-percent and 28-percent rate
brackets, and earned income credit, and for other purposes.
Reported from Finance Apr. 4, 2000; Rept. 106-253.
S. 2350 (H.R. 3468).--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to
convey to certain water rights to Duchesne City, Utah.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Apr. 4, 2000.
Reported amended Oct. 3 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000;
Rept. 106-478.
S. 2352 (H.R. 2773).--To designate portions of the Wekiva River
and associated tributaries as a component of the National Wild
and Scenic Rivers System. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources Apr. 4, 2000. Reported amended June 27, 2000; Rept.
106-316. Passed Senate amended July 27, 2000. Received in
House and held at desk Sept. 6, 2000.
S. 2366 (H.R. 2418).--To amend the Public Health Service Act to
revise and extend provisions relating to the Organ Procurement
Transplantation Network. Referred to Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions Apr. 5, 2000. Reported amended Apr. 13, 2000; no
written report.
S. 2367 (H.R. 3767).--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act
to make improvements to, and permanently authorize, the visa
waiver pilot program under the Act. Referred to the Judiciary
Apr. 5, 2000. Reported Apr. 13, 2000; no written report.
S. 2370.--To designate the Federal building located at 500 Pearl
Street in New York City, New York, as the ``Daniel Patrick
Moynihan United States Courthouse''. Referred to Environment
and Public Works Apr. 6, 2000. Reported Apr. 13, 2000; no
written report. Passed Senate May 4, 2000. Received in House
and referred to Transportation and Infrastructure May 8, 2000.
Rules suspended. Passed House May 15, 2000. Presented to the
President May 17, 2000. Approved May 23, 2000. Public Law 106-
204.
S. 2382.--To authorize appropriations for technical assistance for
fiscal year 2001, to promote trade anti-corruption measures,
and for other purposes. Reported from Foreign Relations Apr.
7, 2000; Rept. 106-257.
S. 2386.--To extend the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act. Referred to
Governmental Affairs Apr. 11, 2000. Reported July 12, 2000;
Rept. 106-338. Passed Senate amended July 27, 2000. Received
in House and held at desk Sept. 6, 2000. Referred to
Government Reform and in addition to Rules Sept. 12, 2000.
S. 2400 (H.R. 4389).--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to
convey certain water distribution facilities to the Northern
Colorado Water Conservancy District. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Apr. 11, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 2
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-450.
S. 2406 (H.R. 4068).--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act
to provide permanent authority for entry into the United
States of certain religious workers. Referred to the Judiciary
Apr. 12, 2000. Reported June 8, 2000; no written report.
Passed Senate Oct. 19 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Oct. 23, 2000.
S. 2412 (H.R. 2910).--To amend title 49, United States Code, to
authorize appropriations for the National Transportation
Safety Board for fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, and
for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Apr. 12, 2000. Reported Aug. 25, 2000; Rept.
106-386. Passed Senate amended Oct. 3 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 5,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 17, 2000. Presented
to the President Oct. 20, 2000. Approved Nov. 1, 2000. Public
Law 106-424.
S. 2413 (H.R. 4033).--To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968 to clarify the procedures and conditions
for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor
vests. Referred to the Judiciary Apr. 12, 2000. Reported June
29, 2000; no written report. Passed Senate amended Oct. 10
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 11, 2000. Passed House Oct. 25, 2000.
Presented to the President Nov. 6, 2000. Approved Nov. 13,
2000. Public Law 106-517.
S. 2417.--To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to
increase funding for State nonpoint source pollution control
programs, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and
Public Works Apr. 13, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 4
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-485. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 10 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and referred to Transportation and
Infrastructure Oct. 11, 2000.
S. 2420 (H.R. 4040).--To amend title 5, United States Code, to
provide for the establishment of a program under which long-
term care insurance is made available to Federal employees,
members of the uniformed services, and civilian and military
retirees, and for other purposes. Referred to Governmental
Affairs Apr. 13, 2000. Reported amended July 14, 2000; Rept.
106-344. Returned to the calendar July 25, 2000. See H.R. 4040
for further action.
S. 2421 (H.R. 4312).--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to
conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of
establishing an Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area
in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Apr. 13, 2000. Reported June 27, 2000; Rept.
106-317. Passed Senate July 27, 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources Sept. 6, 2000.
S. 2425.--To authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to participate in
the planning, design, and construction of the Bend Feed Canal
Pipeline Project, Oregon, and for other purposes. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources Apr. 13, 2000. Reported amended
July 24, 2000; Rept. 106-359. Passed Senate amended Oct. 13
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Referred to Resources Oct. 17,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 2, 2000. Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public
Law 106-496.
S. 2438 (H.R. 1378).--To provide for enhanced safety, public
awareness, and environmental protection in pipeline
transportation, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation Apr. 13, 2000. Reported amended
Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-387. Passed Senate amended Sept. 7,
2000. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 11, 2000.
Failed of passage under suspension of the rules (two-thirds
required) Oct. 10, 2000; Roll No. 519: 232-158.
S. 2439.--To authorize the appropriation of funds for the
construction of the Southeastern Alaska Intertie system, and
for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Apr. 13, 2000. Reported Sept. 11, 2000; Rept. 106-405. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and referred to Commerce Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 2440.--To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve
airport security. Referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Apr. 13, 2000. Reported amended Aug. 25, 2000;
Rept. 106-388. Passed Senate amended Oct. 3 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to
Transportation and Infrastructure Oct. 4, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendment Oct. 23, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendment Oct. 25 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 14, 2000. Approved
Nov. 22, 2000. Public Law 106-528.
S. 2448.--To enhance the protections of the Internet and the
critical infrastructure of the United States, and for other
purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Apr. 13, 2000. Reported
amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; no written
report.
S. 2453 (H.R. 3544).--To authorize the President to award a gold
medal on behalf of Congress to Pope John Paul II in
recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to
humanity, and for other purposes. Referred to Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs Apr. 13, 2000. Reported July 24,
2000; Rept. 106-356.
S. 2459 (H.R. 3591).--To provide for the award of a gold medal on
behalf of the Congress to former President Ronald Reagan and
his wife Nancy Reagan in recognition of their service to the
Nation. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Apr.
25, 2000. Reported July 24, 2000; Rept. 106-357.
S. 2460.--To authorize the payment of rewards to individuals
furnishing information relating to persons subject to
indictment for serious violations of international
humanitarian law in Rwanda, and for other purposes. Referred
to Foreign Relations Apr. 25, 2000. Reported June 12, 2000; no
written report. Passed Senate June 23, 2000. Received in House
and referred to International Relations June 26, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 19, 2000. Presented to the
President Sept. 21, 2000. Approved Oct. 2, 2000. Public Law
106-277.
S. 2478.--To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
theme study on the peopling of America, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Apr. 27,
2000. Reported amended June 27, 2000; Rept. 106-318. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and referred to Resources Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 2485 (H. Res. 663).--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to
provide assistance in planning and constructing a regional
heritage center in Calais, Maine. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Apr. 27, 2000. Reported amended June 27,
2000; Rept. 106-319. Passed Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to
Resources Oct. 6, 2000. Passed House Oct. 30, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 14, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public
Law 106-529.
S. 2487.--To authorize appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001 for
certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation May 1, 2000.
Reported amended July 17, 2000; Rept. 106-345. Passed Senate
amended Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received
in House and held at desk Sept. 29, 2000.
S. 2498.--To authorize the Smithsonian Institution to plan,
design, construct, and equip laboratory, administrative, and
support space to house base operations for the Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory Submillimeter Array located on Mauna
Kea at Hilo, Hawaii. Referred to Rules and Administration May
2, 2000. Committee discharged. Passed Senate June 14, 2000.
Received in House and referred to House Administration June
15, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 17, 2000.
Presented to the President Oct. 20, 2000. Approved Oct. 27,
2000. Public Law 106-383.
S. 2499.--To extend the deadline for commencement of construction
of a hydroelectric project in the State of Pennsylvania.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources May 3, 2000. Reported
Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-381. Passed Senate Oct. 5
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to Commerce Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 2507 (H.R. 4392).--To authorize appropriations for fiscal year
2001 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of
the United States Government, the Community Management
Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and
Disability System, and for other purposes. Reported from
Intelligence May 4, 2000; Rept. 106-279. Referred to Armed
Services June 14, 2000. Reported amended June 29, 2000; Rept.
106-325. Returned to the calendar Oct. 2 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. See H.R. 4392 for further action.
S. 2508 (H.R. 3112).--To amend the Colorado Ute Indian Water
Rights Settlement Act of 1988 to provide for a final
settlement of the claims of the Colorado Ute Indian Tribes,
and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs May 4,
2000. Reported June 26, 2000; Rept. 106-513. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources June 26, 2000. Committee
discharged. Ordered placed on the calendar July 26, 2000.
Considered Oct. 19 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 25 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000;
Roll No. 282: 85-5. Received in House and held at desk Oct.
26, 2000.
S. 2511.--To establish the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National
Heritage Area in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources May 4, 2000. Reported
amended July 10, 2000; Rept. 106-333. Passed Senate amended
Sept. 22, 2000. Received in House and referred to Resources
Sept. 25, 2000.
S. 2516.--To fund task forces to locate and apprehend fugitives in
Federal, State, and local felony criminal cases and give
administrative subpoena authority to the United States
Marshals Service. Referred to the Judiciary May 8, 2000.
Reported amended July 20, 2000; no written report. Passed
Senate amended July 26, 2000. Received in House and referred
to the Judiciary July 27 (Legislative day of July 26), 2000.
S. 2521 (H.R. 4425).--Making appropriations for military
construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure
for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. Reported from
Appropriations May 9, 2000; Rept. 106-290. Considered May 11,
15, 16, 17, 18, 2000. Indefinitely postponed May 18, 2000. See
H.R. 4425 for further action.
S. 2522 (H.R. 4811).--Making appropriations for foreign
operations, export financing, and related programs for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.
Reported from Appropriations May 9, 2000; Rept. 106-291.
Considered June 20, 21, 22, 2000. Returned to the calendar
June 22, 2000. Indefinitely postponed July 18, 2000. See H.R.
4811 for further action.
S. 2528.--To provide funds for the purchase of automatic external
defibrillators and the training of individuals in advanced
cardiac life support. Referred to Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions May 10, 2000. Committee discharged. Passed Senate
Oct. 10 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House
and referred to Commerce Oct. 11, 2000.
S. 2536 (H.R. 4461).--Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related
Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2001, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations May
10, 2000; Rept. 106-288.
S. 2547.--To provide for the establishment of the Great Sand Dunes
National Park and the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve in
the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources May 11, 2000. Reported amended
Oct. 3 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-479.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 6, 2000.
Considered under suspension of rules Oct. 24, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 25, 2000; Roll No. 550: 366-34.
Presented to the President Nov. 14, 2000. Approved Nov. 22,
2000. Public Law 106-530.
S. 2549 (H.R. 4205) (S. 2550) (S. 2551) (S. 2552).--To authorize
appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for military activities of
the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for
defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe
personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces,
and for other purposes. Reported from Armed Services May 12,
2000; Rept. 106-292. Considered June 6, 7 (Legislative day of
June 6), 8, 14, 19, 20, 30, July 11, 12, 13, 2000. Returned to
the calendar July 13, 2000. See H.R. 4205 for further action.
S. 2550 (H.R. 4205) (S. 2549).--To authorize appropriations for
fiscal year 2001 for military activities of the Department of
Defense, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year
for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Reported from
Armed Services May 12, 2000; no written report. Passed Senate
amended July 13, 2000. Received in House and held at desk July
18, 2000.
S. 2551 (S. 2549).--To authorize appropriations for fiscal year
2001 for military construction, and for other purposes.
Reported from Armed Services May 12, 2000; no written report.
Passed Senate amended July 13, 2000. Received in House and
held at desk July 18, 2000.
S. 2552 (S. 2549).--To authorize appropriations for fiscal year
2001 for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and
for other purposes. Reported from Armed Services May 12, 2000;
no written report. Passed Senate amended July 13, 2000.
Received in House and held at desk July 18, 2000.
S. 2553 (H.R. 4577).--Making appropriations for the Departments of
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related
agencies for the fiscal year ending September, 30, 2001, and
for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations May 12, 2000;
Rept. 106-293. Indefinitely postponed June 30, 2000. See H.R.
4577 for further action.
S. 2557.--To protect the energy security of the United States and
decrease America's dependency on foreign oil sources to 50
percent by the Year 2010 by enhancing the use of renewable
energy resources, conserving energy resources, improving
energy efficiencies, and increasing domestic energy supplies,
mitigating the effect of increases in energy prices on the
American consumer, including the poor and the elderly, and for
other purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar May 17, 2000.
S. 2567 (H.R. 701).--To provide Outer Continental Shelf Impact
Assistance to State and local governments, to amend the Land
and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Park and
Recreation Recovery Act of 1978, and the Federal Aid in
Wildlife Restoration Act (commonly referred to as the Pittman-
Robertson Act) to establish a fund to meet the outdoor
conservation and recreation needs of the American people, and
for other purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar May 17,
2000.
S. 2580.--To provide for the issuance of bonds to provide funding
for the construction of schools of the Bureau of Indian
Affairs of the Department of the Interior, and for other
purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs May 17, 2000. Reported
amended Oct. 11 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept.
106-497.
S. 2593 (H.R. 4576).--Making appropriations for the Department of
Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for
other purposes. Reported from Appropriations May 18, 2000;
Rept. 106-298. Indefinitely postponed June 14, 2000. See H.R.
4576 for further action.
S. 2594.--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to contract
with the Mancos Water Conservancy District to use the Mancos
Project facilities for impounding, storage, diverting, and
carriage of nonproject water for the purpose of irrigation,
domestic, municipal, industrial, and any other beneficial
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources May 18,
2000. Reported amended Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000; Rept. 106-427. Passed Senate amended Oct. 13
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Referred to Resources Oct. 17,
2000. Failed of passage under suspension of the rules (two-
thirds required) Nov. 13, 2000; Roll No. 595: 201-151.
Resources discharged Dec. 4, 2000. Passed House Dec. 4, 2000.
Presented to the President Dec. 8, 2000. Approved Dec. 19,
2000. Public Law 106-549.
S. 2603 (H.R. 4516).--Making appropriations for the Legislative
Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for
other purposes. Reported from Appropriations May 23, 2000;
Rept. 106-304. Considered May 24, 25, 2000. Returned to the
calendar May 25, 2000.
S. 2621.--To continue the current prohibition of military
cooperation with the armed forces of the Republic of Indonesia
until the President determines and certifies to the Congress
that certain conditions are being met. Referred to Foreign
Relations May 24, 2000. Reported amended Sept. 28 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000; no written report.
S. 2625.--To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise the
performance standards and certification process for organ
procurement organizations. Referred to Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions May 24, 2000. Committee discharged. Passed
Senate June 7 (Legislative day of June 6), 2000. Received in
House and referred to Commerce June 8, 2000.
S. 2638 (H.R. 2541).--To adjust the boundaries of the Gulf Islands
National Seashore to include Cat Island, Mississippi. Referred
to Energy and Natural Resources May 25, 2000. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate amended Oct. 27 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to Resources
Oct. 28, 2000.
S. 2645.--To provide for the application of certain measures to
the People's Republic of China in response to the illegal
sale, transfer, or misuse of certain controlled goods,
services, or technology, and for other purposes. Ordered
placed on the calendar June 6, 2000.
S. 2665.--To establish a streamlined process to enable the Navajo
Nation to lease trust lands without having to obtain the
approval of the Secretary of the Interior of individual
leases, except leases for exploration, development, or
extraction of any mineral resources. Referred to Indian
Affairs May 25, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 31 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-511.
S. 2677.--To restrict assistance until certain conditions are
satisfied and to support democratic and economic transition in
Zimbabwe. Referred to Foreign Relations June 6, 2000. Reported
June 12, 2000; no written report. Passed Senate amended June
23, 2000. Received in House and referred to International
Relations and in addition to Banking and Financial Services
June 26, 2000.
S. 2682.--To authorize the Broadcasting Board of Governors to make
available to the Institute for Media Development certain
materials of the Voice of America. Referred to Foreign
Relations June 6, 2000. Reported June 12, 2000; no written
report. Passed Senate June 23, 2000. Received in House and
referred to International Relations June 26, 2000.
S. 2686.--To amend chapter 36 of title 39, United States Code, to
modify rates relating to reduced rate mail matter, and for
other purposes. Referred to Governmental Affairs June 7
(Legislative day of June 6), 2000. Reported Oct. 3
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-468. Passed
Senate Oct. 6 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in
House and referred to Government Reform Oct. 10, 2000.
Committee discharged. Passed House Oct. 11, 2000. Presented to
the President Oct. 19, 2000. Approved Oct. 27, 2000. Public
Law 106-384.
S. 2688.--To amend the Native American Languages Act to provide
for the support of Native American Language Survival Schools,
and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs June 7
(Legislative day of June 6), 2000. Reported amended Oct. 3
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-467. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 10 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Oct. 11, 2000. Referred to
Education and the Workforce Oct. 17, 2000.
S. 2691.--To provide further protections for the watershed of the
Little Sandy River as part of the Bull Run Watershed
Management Unit, Oregon, and for other purposes. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources June 7 (Legislative day of June
6), 2000. Reported amended Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000; Rept. 106-428. Passed Senate amended Oct. 5
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources and in addition to Agriculture Oct. 6,
2000.
S. 2697 (H.R. 4541).--To reauthorize and amend the Commodity
Exchange Act to promote legal certainty, enhance competition,
and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-
counter derivatives, and for other purposes. Referred to
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry June 8, 2000. Reported
amended Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-390.
S. 2705 (H.R. 4931).--To provide for the training of individuals,
during a Presidential transition, who the President intends to
appoint to certain key positions, to provide for a study and
report on improving the financial disclosure process for
certain Presidential nominees, and for other purposes.
Referred to Governmental Affairs June 8, 2000. Reported July
18, 2000; Rept. 106-348.
S. 2712.--To amend chapter 35 of title 31, United States Code, to
authorize the consolidation of certain financial and
performance management reports required of Federal agencies,
and for other purposes. Referred to Governmental Affairs June
12, 2000. Reported July 11, 2000; Rept. 106-337. Passed Senate
July 19, 2000. Received in House and referred to Government
Reform July 20, 2000. Considered under suspension of rules
Oct. 26, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 27, 2000;
Roll No. 567: 385-0. Presented to the President Nov. 14, 2000.
Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public Law 106-531.
S. 2719 (S. 401).--To provide for business development and trade
promotion for Native Americans, and for other purposes.
Referred to Indian Affairs June 13, 2000. Reported June 26,
2000; no written report. Passed Senate June 28, 2000. Received
in House and referred to Resources June 29, 2000. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the
President Oct. 30, 2000. Approved Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law
106-464.
S. 2720 (H.R. 4475).--Making appropriations for the Department of
Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. Reported from
Appropriations June 13, 2000; Rept. 106-309. Indefinitely
postponed June 15, 2000. See H.R. 4475 for further action.
S. 2722.--To authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to Ed W.
Freeman, James K. Okubo, and Andrew J. Smith. Passed Senate
June 13, 2000. Received in House and held at desk June 14,
2000. Passed House June 16 (Legislative day of June 15), 2000.
Presented to the President June 20, 2000. Approved June 21,
2000. Public Law 106-223.
S. 2725 (H.R. 3514).--To provide for a system of sanctuaries for
chimpanzees that have been designated as being no longer
needed in research conducted or supported by the Public Health
Service, and for other purposes. Referred to Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions June 13, 2000. Reported amended
Oct. 10 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-494.
S. 2731.--To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to
enhance the Nation's capacity to address public health threats
and emergencies. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions June 14, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 18 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-505.
S. 2742 (H.R. 4717) (H.R. 4762).--To amend the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 to increase disclosure for certain political
organizations exempt from tax under section 527 and section
501(c), and for other purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar
June 16, 2000.
S. 2749.--To establish the California Trail Interpretive Center in
Elko, Nevada, to facilitate the interpretation of the history
of development and use of trails in the setting of the western
portion of the United States. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources June 19, 2000. Reported Sept. 29 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-441. Passed Senate Oct. 5
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to Resources Oct. 6, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed
House with amendments Oct. 24, 2000. Senate agreed to House
amendments Dec. 15 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Presented to the President Dec. 20, 2000. Approved Dec. 28,
2000. Public Law 106-577.
S. 2751.--To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain
land in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Nevada, to the
Secretary of the Interior, in trust for the Washoe Indian
Tribe of Nevada and California. Referred to Energy and Natural
Resources June 19, 2000. Committee discharged. Passed Senate
amended Oct. 27 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received
in House and referred to Resources Oct. 28, 2000.
S. 2752.--To amend the North Korea Threat Reduction Act of 1999 to
enhance congressional oversight of nuclear transfers to North
Korea and to prohibit the assumption by the United States
Government of liability for nuclear accidents that may occur
at nuclear reactors provided to North Korea. Ordered placed on
the calendar June 20, 2000.
S. 2753.--To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to
provide a prescription drug benefit for the aged and disabled
under the medicare program, to enhance the preventative
benefits covered under such program, and for other purposes.
Ordered placed on the calendar June 19, 2000.
S. 2757.--To provide for the transfer or other disposition of
certain lands at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, and
Yakima Training Center, Washington. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources June 20, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 2
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-451. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 2764.--To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990
and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to extend the
authorizations of appropriations for the programs carried out
under such Acts, and for other purposes. Referred to Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions June 21, 2000. Reported amended
Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-365.
S. 2773.--To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to
enhance dairy markets through dairy product mandatory
reporting, and for other purposes. Referred to Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry June 22, 2000. Committee discharged.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 25 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and passed Oct. 25, 2000. Presented to
the President Nov. 14, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public
Law 106-532.
S. 2778.--To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and
exporting cartels illegal. Referred to the Judiciary June 22,
2000. Reported Sept. 21, 2000; no written report.
S. 2787 (H.R. 1248).--To reauthorize the Federal programs to
prevent violence against women, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary June 26, 2000. Reported July 12,
2000; no written report.
S. 2789.--To amend the Congressional Award Act to establish a
Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education
Board. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June
26, 2000. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Oct. 27
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 28, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
31, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 14, 2000. Approved
Nov. 22, 2000. Public Law 106-533.
S. 2796 (H. Res. 639) (H. Res. 665).--To provide for the
conservation and development of water and related resources,
to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various
projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United
States, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and
Public Works June 27, 2000. Reported amended July 27, 2000;
Rept. 106-362. Considered Sept. 21, (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Passed Senate amended Sept. 25 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000; Roll No. 255: 85-1. Received in House and
held at desk Sept. 26, 2000. Passed House with amendment Oct.
19, 2000; Roll No. 534: 394-14. House insisted on its
amendment and asked for a conference Oct. 19, 2000. Senate
disagreed to House amendment and agreed to a conference Oct.
23 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Conference report
filed in the House Oct. 31, 2000; Rept. 106-1020. Senate
agreed to conference report Oct. 31 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. House agreed to conference report Nov. 3, 2000;
Roll No. 594: 312-2. Presented to the President Dec. 5, 2000.
Approved Dec. 11, 2000. Public Law 106-541.
S. 2797.--To authorize a comprehensive Everglades restoration
plan. Referred to Environment and Public Works June 27, 2000.
Reported amended July 27, 2000; Rept. 106-363.
S. 2801.--To prohibit funding of the negotiation of the move of
the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United
States until the Secretary of State has required the
divestiture of property purchased by the Xinhua News Agency in
violation of the Foreign Missions Act. Ordered placed on the
calendar June 28, 2000.
S. 2804 (H.R. 2938).--To designate the facility of the United
States Postal Service located at 424 South Michigan Street in
South Bend, Indiana, as the ``John Brademas Post Office''.
Referred to Governmental Affairs June 28, 2000. Reported Sept.
29 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; no written report.
Passed Senate Oct. 6 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Received in House and held at desk Oct. 10, 2000.
S. 2808.--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
temporarily suspend the Federal fuels tax. Ordered placed on
the calendar June 29, 2000.
S. 2811.--To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act
to make communities with high levels of out-migration or
population loss eligible for community facilities grants.
Referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry June 28,
2000. Reported Sept. 21, 2000; no written report. Passed
Senate Oct. 24 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received
in House and referred to Agriculture Oct. 25, 2000.
S. 2812 (H.R. 4838).--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act
to provide a waiver of the oath of renunciation and allegiance
for naturalization of aliens having certain disabilities.
Referred to the Judiciary June 29, 2000. Reported July 20,
2000; no written report. Passed Senate July 21, 2000. Received
in House and referred to the Judiciary July 24, 2000.
Committee discharged. Passed House with amendment Oct. 10,
2000. Senate agreed to House amendment Oct. 19 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000. Presented to the President Oct. 26,
2000. Approved Nov. 6, 2000. Public Law 106-448.
S. 2829 (H.R. 4079).--To provide for an investigation and audit at
the Department of Education. Referred to Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions June 29, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 2
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-448.
S. 2839 (H.R. 4810).--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
to provide marriage tax relief by adjusting the standard
deduction, 15-percent and 28-percent rate brackets, and earned
income credit, and for other purposes. Reported from Finance
July 5, 2000; Rept. 106-329.
S. 2844 (H.R. 1143).--To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
to authorize the provision of assistance to increase the
availability of credit to microenterprises lacking full access
to credit, to establish a Microfinance Loan Facility, and for
other purposes. Reported from Foreign Relations July 11, 2000;
Rept. 106-335.
S. 2845.--To authorize additional assistance to countries with
large populations having HIV/AIDS, to authorize assistance for
tuberculosis prevention, treatment, control, and elimination,
and for other purposes. Reported from Foreign Relations July
11, 2000; Rept. 106-336.
S. 2848.--To provide for a land exchange to benefit the Pecos
National Historical Park in New Mexico. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources July 11, 2000. Reported amended Sept. 28
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-429.
S. 2865 (H.R. 4646).--To designate certain land of the National
Forest System located in the State of Virginia as wilderness.
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 13, 2000.
Reported Sept. 29 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept.
106-442. Passed Senate Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and referred to Resources and in
addition to Agriculture Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 2869.--To protect religious liberty, and for other purposes.
Ordered placed on the calendar July 14, 2000. Passed Senate
July 27, 2000. Received in House and passed July 27, 2000.
Presented to the President Sept. 18, 2000. Approved Sept. 22,
2000. Public Law 106-274.
S. 2872.--To improve the cause of action for misrepresentation of
Indian arts and crafts. Referred to Indian Affairs July 14,
2000. Reported Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000;
Rept. 106-452. Passed Senate Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 6, 2000.
Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented to the
President Nov. 2, 2000. Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-
497.
S. 2873 (H.R. 4721).--To provide for all right, title, and
interest in and to certain property in Washington County,
Utah, to be vested in the United States. Referred to Energy
and Natural Resources July 14, 2000. Reported Oct. 2
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-453.
S. 2877.--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
feasibility study on water optimization in the Burnt River
basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and Powder
River basin, Oregon. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
July 14, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 2 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-454. Passed Senate amended Oct. 13
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Referred to Resources Oct. 17,
2000.
S. 2878 (H.R. 4442).--To commemorate the centennial of the
establishment of the first national wildlife refuge in the
United States on March 14, 1903, and for other purposes.
Referred to Environment and Public Works July 17, 2000.
Reported Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-370.
S. 2882.--To authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to conduct
certain feasibility studies to augment water supplies for the
Klamath Project, Oregon and California, and for other
purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 17,
2000. Reported amended Oct. 4 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000; Rept. 106-489. Passed Senate amended Oct. 13
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Referred to Resources Oct. 17,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 2, 2000. Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public
Law 106-498.
S. 2885 (H.R. 4907).--To establish the Jamestown 400th
Commemoration Commission, and for other purposes. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources July 18, 2000. Reported amended
Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-456.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and referred to Government Reform Oct.
6, 2000.
S. 2886.--To provide for retail competition for the sale of
electric power, to authorize States to recover transition
costs, and for other purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar
July 19, 2000.
S. 2899 (H.R. 4904).--To express the policy of the United States
regarding the United States' relationship with Native
Hawaiians, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs
July 20, 2000. Reported amended Sept. 27 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-424.
S. 2900 (H.R. 4871).--Making appropriations for the Treasury
Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive
Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other
purposes. Reported from Appropriations July 20, 2000; Rept.
106-500.
S. 2901 (H.R. 4919).--To authorize appropriations to carry out
security assistance for fiscal year 2001, and for other
purposes. Reported from Foreign Relations July 20, 2000; Rept.
106-351. Returned to the calendar Sept. 7, 2000. See H.R. 4919
for further action.
S. 2912.--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove
certain limitations on the eligibility of aliens residing in
the United States to obtain lawful permanent residency status.
Ordered placed on the calendar July 26, 2000.
S. 2915 (H.R. 1752).--To make improvements in the operation and
administration of the Federal courts, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary July 25, 2000. Reported amended
Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; no written
report. Passed Senate amended Oct. 19 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 23,
2000. Passed House with amendments Oct. 25, 2000. Senate
agreed to House amendments Oct. 27 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 6, 2000. Approved
Nov. 13, 2000. Public Law 106-518.
S. 2917.--To settle the land claims of the Pueblo of Santo
Domingo. Referred to Indian Affairs July 25, 2000. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Oct. 11 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Received in House and referred to Resources Oct.
12, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 17, 2000.
Reported from Indian Affairs Oct. 18 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000; Rept. 106-506. Presented to the President Oct. 20,
2000. Approved Nov. 1, 2000. Public Law 106-425.
S. 2920.--To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and for other
purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs July 25, 2000. Reported
amended Oct. 11 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept.
106-498.
S. 2924.--To strengthen the enforcement of Federal statutes
relating to false identification, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary July 26, 2000. Reported amended
Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; no written
report. Passed Senate amended Oct. 31 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Oct. 31, 2000. Committee discharged. Passed House
with amendment Dec. 15, 2000. Senate agreed to House amendment
Dec. 15 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Presented to the
President Dec. 20, 2000. Approved Dec. 28, 2000. Public Law
106-578.
S. 2940 (S. 2943).--To authorize additional assistance for
international malaria control, and to provide for coordination
and consultation in providing assistance under the Foreign
Assistance act of 1961 with respect to malaria, HIV, and
tuberculosis. Ordered placed on the calendar July 27, 2000.
S. 2941.--To amend the Federal Campaign Act of 1971 to provide
meaningful campaign finance reform through requiring better
reporting, decreasing the role of soft money, and increasing
individual contribution limits, and for other purposes.
Ordered placed on the calendar July 27, 2000.
S. 2942.--To extend the deadline for commencement of construction
of certain hydroelectric projects in the State of West
Virginia. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 27,
2000. Reported Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000;
Rept. 106-430. Passed Senate Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Received in House and referred to Commerce Oct. 6,
2000.
S. 2943 (S. 2940).--To authorize additional assistance for
international malaria control, and to provide for coordination
and consultation in providing assistance under the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to malaria, HIV, and
tuberculosis. Reported from Foreign Relations July 27, 2000;
no written report. Passed Senate Oct. 19 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to
International Relations Oct. 23, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed
House with amendments Oct. 27, 2000; Roll No. 564: 385-2.
Senate agreed to House amendments with amendment Dec. 14
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. House agreed to Senate
amendment to House amendments Dec. 15, 2000. Presented to the
President Dec. 20, 2000. Approved Dec. 27, 2000. Public Law
106-570.
S. 2950.--To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish
the Sand Creek Massacre Historic Site in the State of
Colorado. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 27,
2000. Reported amended Sept. 25 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000; Rept. 106-418. Passed Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to
Resources Oct. 6, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23,
2000. Presented to the President Oct. 30, 2000. Approved Nov.
7, 2000. Public Law 106-465.
S. 2951.--To authorize the Commissioner of Reclamation to conduct
a study to investigate opportunities to better manage the
water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper
Columbia River. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources July
27, 2000. Reported amended Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000; Rept. 106-431. Passed Senate amended Oct. 13
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Referred to Resources Oct. 17,
2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2000. Presented
to the President Nov. 2, 2000. Approved Nov. 9, 2000. Public
Law 106-499.
S. 2959 (H.R. 5036).--To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage
Preservation Act of 1992, and for other purposes. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources July 27, 2000. Reported amended
Sept. 29 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-443.
S. 2962.--To amend the Clean Air Act to address problems
concerning methyl tertiary butyl ether, and for other
purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works July 27,
2000. Reported amended Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000; Rept. 106-426.
S. 2977 (H.R. 4187).--To assist in the establishment of an
interpretive center and museum in the vicinity of the Diamond
Valley Lake in southern California to ensure the protection
and interpretation of the paleontology discoveries made at the
lake and to develop a trail system for the lake for use by
pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources July 27, 2000. Reported Oct. 2 (Legislative
day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-455. Passed Senate Oct. 5
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 6, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 2, 2000. Approved
Nov. 9, 2000. Public Law 106-500.
S. 2998.--To designate a fellowship program of the Peace Corps
promoting the work of returning Peace Corps volunteers in
underserved American communities as the ``Paul D. Coverdell
Fellows Program''. Passed Senate July 27, 2000. Received in
House and referred to International Relations Sept. 6, 2000.
S. 3000 (H.R. 4835).--To authorize the exchange of land between
the Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the Central
Intelligence Agency at the George Washington Memorial Parkway
in McLean, Virginia, and for other purposes. Referred to
Energy and Natural Resources July 27, 2000. Reported amended
Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-432.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct. 6, 2000.
S. 3001 (H.R. 4788).--To amend the United States Grain Standards
Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to
collect fees, extend the authorization of appropriations, and
improve the administration of that Act, to amend the United
States Warehouse Act to authorize the issuance of electronic
warehouse receipts, and for other purposes. Reported from
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Aug. 25, 2000; Rept. 106-
391.
S. 3011 (H.R. 4850).--To increase, effective as of December 1,
2000, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-
connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and
indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled
veterans. Reported from Veterans' Affairs Sept. 6, 2000; Rept.
106-398.
S. 3021.--To provide that a certification of the cooperation of
Mexico with United States counterdrug efforts not be required
in fiscal year 2001 for the limitation on assistance for
Mexico under section 490 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
not to go into effect in that fiscal year. Ordered placed on
the calendar Sept. 8, 2000.
S. 3022.--To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey
certain irrigation facilities to the Nampa and Meridian
Irrigation District. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Sept. 8, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 3 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-480. Passed Senate amended Oct. 13
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct.
23, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 2, 2000. Approved
Nov. 7, 2000. Public Law 106-466.
S. 3030.--To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for
executive agencies to conduct annual recovery audits and
recovery activities, and for other purposes. Referred to
Governmental Affairs Sept. 12, 2000. Reported Oct. 12
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-502.
S. 3031.--To make certain technical corrections in laws relating
to Native Americans, and for other purposes. Referred to
Indian Affairs Sept. 12, 2000. Reported amended Oct. 12
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-501.
S. 3041 (H.R. 4942).--Making appropriations for the government of
the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in
whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.
Reported from Appropriations Sept. 13, 2000; Rept. 106-409.
Returned to the calendar Sept. 27 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. See H.R. 4942 for further action.
S. 3045.--To improve the quality, timeliness, and credibility of
forensic science services for criminal justice purposes.
Referred to the Judiciary Sept. 14, 2000. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate amended Oct. 26 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Oct. 27, 2000. Committee discharged. Passed House
Dec. 7, 2000. Presented to the President Dec. 15, 2000.
Approved Dec. 21, 2000. Public Law 106-561.
S. 3046 (H.R. 833) (H.R. 2415) (S. 625).--To amend title II of the
United States Code, and for other purposes. Ordered placed on
the calendar Sept. 15, 2000.
S. 3057.--To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care
plans and other health coverage. Ordered placed on the
calendar Sept. 18, 2000.
S. 3058.--To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care
plans and other health coverage. Ordered placed on the
calendar Sept. 18, 2000.
S. 3059 (H.R. 5164).--To amend title 49, United States Code, to
require motor vehicle manufacturers and motor vehicle
equipment manufacturers to obtain information and maintain
records about potential safety defects in their foreign
products that may affect the safety of vehicles and equipment
in the United States, and for other purposes. Referred to
Commerce, Science and Transportation Sept. 15, 2000. Reported
amended Sept. 27 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept.
106-423.
S. 3062.--To modify the date on which the Mayor of the District of
Columbia submits a performance accountability plan to
Congress, and for other purposes. Referred to Governmental
Affairs Sept. 18, 2000. Reported Oct. 3 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-469. Passed Senate Oct. 6
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to Government Reform Oct. 10, 2000. Committee
discharged. Passed House Oct. 19, 2000. Presented to the
President Oct. 26, 2000. Approved Nov. 6, 2000. Public Law
106-449.
S. 3068 (S. 3095).--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act
to remove certain limitations on the eligibility of aliens
residing in the United States to obtain lawful permanent
resident status. Ordered placed on the calendar Sept. 20,
2000.
S. 3072 (H.R. 4673).--To assist in the enhancement of the
development of expansion of international economic assistance
programs that utilize cooperatives and credit unions, and for
other purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations Sept. 19, 2000.
Reported Sept. 28 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; no
written report.
S. 3076 (H.R. 4528).--To establish an undergraduate grant program
of the Department of State to assist students of limited
financial means from the United States to pursue studies
abroad. Referred to Foreign Relations Sept. 20, 2000. Reported
Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; no written report.
S. 3095 (S. 3068).--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act
to remove certain limitations on the eligibility of aliens
residing in the United States to obtain lawful permanent
resident status. Ordered placed on the calendar Sept. 22,
2000.
S. 3121 (H.R. 3843).--To reauthorize programs to assist small
business concerns, and for other purposes. Reported from Small
Business Sept. 27 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept.
106-422.
S. 3129 (H.R. 1095).--To provide for international debt
forgiveness and the strengthening of anticorruption measures
and accountability at international financial institutions.
Reported from Foreign Relations Sept. 28 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000; Rept. 106-425.
S. 3137.--To establish a commission to commemorate the 250th
anniversary of the birth of James Madison. Passed Senate Oct.
25 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to Government Reform Oct. 26, 2000. Rules suspended.
Passed House Dec. 4, 2000; Roll No. 598: 359-3. Presented to
the President Dec. 8, 2000. Approved Dec. 19, 2000. Public Law
106-550.
S. 3144.--To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.
App.) to establish police powers for certain Inspector General
agents engaged in official duties and provide an oversight
mechanism for the exercise of those powers. Reported from
Governmental Affairs Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 22),
2000; Rept. 106-470.
S. 3164.--To protect seniors from fraud. Referred to the Judiciary
Oct. 5 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Oct. 24 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary and
in addition to Commerce Oct. 25, 2000. Rules suspended. Passed
House Oct. 30, 2000. Presented to the President Nov. 14, 2000.
Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public Law 106-534.
S. 3181.--To establish the White House Commission on the National
Moment of Remembrance, and for other purposes. Referred to the
Judiciary Oct. 10 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate Oct. 27 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and held at desk Oct.
28, 2000. Passed House Dec. 15, 2000. Presented to the
President Dec. 20, 2000. Approved Dec. 28, 2000. Public Law
106-579.
S. 3194.--To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 431 George Street in Millersville,
Pennsylvania, as the ``Robert S. Walker Post Office''.
Referred to Governmental Affairs Oct. 12 (Legislative day of
Sept. 22), 2000. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Oct. 24
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to Government Reform Oct. 25, 2000. Rules suspended.
Passed House Oct. 27, 2000; Roll No. 569: 379-7. Presented to
the President Nov. 14, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public
Law 106-535.
S. 3201.--To rename the National Museum of American Art. Passed
Senate Oct. 12 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received
in House and held at desk Oct. 16, 2000. Rules suspended.
Passed House Oct. 17, 2000. Presented to the President Oct.
20, 2000. Approved Oct. 27, 2000. Public Law 106-385.
S. 3205.--To enhance the capability of the United States to deter,
prevent, thwart, and respond to international acts of
terrorism against United States nationals and interests.
Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 12 (Legislative day of Sept.
22), 2000. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Nov. 14
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
held at desk Dec. 4, 2000.
S. 3230.--To reauthorize the authority for the Secretary of
Agriculture to pay costs associated with removal of
commodities that pose a health or safety risk and to make
adjustments to certain child nutrition programs. Passed Senate
Oct. 24 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House
and held at desk Oct. 25, 2000.
S. 3239.--To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide
special immigrant status for certain United States
international broadcasting employees. Passed Senate Oct. 25
(Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000. Received in House and
referred to the Judiciary Oct. 26, 2000. Rules suspended.
Passed House Oct. 31, 2000. Presented to the President Nov.
14, 2000. Approved Nov. 22, 2000. Public Law 106-536.
S. 3267.--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to maintain
retiree health benefits under the Coal Industry Retiree Health
Benefit Act of 1992 and adjust inequities related to the
United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund. Reported
from Finance Nov. 1 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000; Rept.
106-512.
S. 3276.--To make technical corrections to the College Scholarship
Fraud Prevention Act of 2000 and certain amendments made by
that Act. Referred to the Judiciary Dec. 11 (Legislative day
of Sept. 22), 2000. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Dec.
15 (Legislative day of Sept. 22), 2000.