[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 8 (Thursday, February 3, 1994)]
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                        H O U S E  O F  R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S


Chamber Action
Bills Introduced: 21 public bills, H.R. 3785-3805; 1 private bill, H.R. 
3806; and 9 resolutions, H.J. Res. 317-318, and H. Res. 340-346 were 
introduced.

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Report Filed: One report was filed as follows: Report entitled 
``Activity of the Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 103d 
Congress, 1st Session'' (H. Rept. 103-417).

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Journal: By a yea-and-nay vote of 245 yeas to 144 nays, Roll No. 5, the 
House approved the Journal of Wednesday, February 2.

                                                    Pages H207, H211-12

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations: By a recorded vote of 337 ayes 
to 74 noes, Roll No. 13, the House passed H.R. 3759, making emergency 
supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
1994.

                                                          Pages H223-80

  Rejected the Myers of Indiana motion to recommit the bill to the 
Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the bill back 
forthwith containing amendments to reduce by $2.6 billion funding to 
certain Federal programs (rejected by a recorded vote of 184 ayes to 
228 noes, Roll No. 12).

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Agreed To:
  The Traficant amendment that expresses the sense of Congress that 
entities receiving and expending financial assistance purchase only 
American-made equipment and products. Earlier, it was made in order to 
consider this amendment; and

                                                 Pages H222-23, H244-45

  The Fazio amendment that provides for $2.6 billion in rescission 
funding for fiscal year 1994 (agreed to by a recorded vote of 415 ayes 
to 2 noes, Roll No. 11).

                                                          Pages H272-78

Rejected:
  The Frank of Massachusetts amendment that sought to cut $1.2 billion 
in funding for the Department of Defense humanitarian assistance and 
peacekeeping activities in Somalia, Bosnia, and the Iraqi ``no-fly 
zone'' (rejected by a recorded vote of 158 ayes to 260 noes, Roll No. 
8);

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  The Myers of Indiana amendment that sought to reduce by $2.6 billion 
funding to certain Federal programs (rejected by a recorded vote of 207 
ayes to 211 noes, Roll No. 9); and

                                                          Pages H245-50

  The Nussle amendment that sought to provide $10 billion in spending 
cuts for fiscal year 1994 (rejected by a recorded vote of 178 ayes to 
240 noes, Roll No. 10).

                                                          Pages H250-72

  The Deutsch amendment was offered, but subsequently withdrawn, that 
sought to prohibit FEMA from using funds to instruct Metropolitan Dade 
County, Florida, officials to require property owners who have rebuilt 
after Hurricane Andrew to tear down the rebuilt homes if they do not 
meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance program.

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  H. Res. 336, the rule under which the bill was considered, was agreed 
to earlier by a recorded vote of 342 ayes to 65 noes, Roll No. 7. 
Agreed to order the previous question on the rule by a yea-and-nay vote 
of 244 yeas to 168 nays, Roll No. 6.

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Legislative Program: The Majority Leader announced the legislative 
program for the week of February 7. Agreed to adjourn from Thursday to 
Monday.

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Meeting Hour: Agreed to meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8; and at 
noon on Wednesday, February 9.

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Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with Calendar Wednesday business 
of February 9.

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Presidential Messages: Read the following messages from the President:
  Great Egg Harbor Study: Message wherein he transmits a report on the 
Great Egg Harbor River in the State of New Jersey--referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources; and
  Maurice and Manumuskin River and Menantico Creek Study: Message 
wherein he transmits a report on the Maurice and Manumuskin River and 
Menantico Creek in the State of New Jersey--referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources.

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Director Non-Legislative and Financial Services: Read and accepted a 
letter from Leonard P. Wishart III wherein he resigned as Director, 
Non-Legislative and Financial Services of the House effective January 
21, 1994.

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Referrals: Four Senate-passed measures were referred to the appropriate 
House committees.

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Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate today appears on page 
H207.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and seven recorded votes 
developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages 
H211-12, H221-22, H222, H242-43, H250, H272, H277-78, H279, and H279-
80. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: Met at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Committee Meetings
EMERGENCY CERVIDAE TUBERCULOSIS PROTECTION ACT
Committee on Agriculture: Subcommittee on Livestock held a hearing on 
H.R. 3417, Emergency Cervidae Tuberculosis Protection Act. Testimony 
was heard from Representatives Allard and Smith of Texas; Billy 
Johnson, Deputy Administrator, Veterinary Services, Animal and Plant 
Health Inspection Service, USDA; and public witnesses.
LABOR--HHS--EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education 
continued appropriation hearings. Testimony was heard from public 
witnesses.
  Hearings continue tomorrow.
LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legislative held a hearing 
on the Joint Committee on Taxation, the CBO, the Architect of the 
Capitol, and the Botanic Garden. Testimony was heard from 
Representative Rostenkowski; Robert D. Reischauer, Director, CBO; and 
George M. White, Architect of the Capitol.
INTERSTATE BANKING EFFICIENCY ACT
Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs: Subcommittee on 
Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Deposit Insurance 
approved for full Committee action the Interstate Banking Efficiency 
Act of 1994.
HEALTH CARE REFORM
Committee on Education and Labor: Subcommittee on Select Education and 
Civil Rights continued hearings on health care reform, with emphasis on 
the Impact of Health Care on Individuals with Disabilities. Testimony 
was heard from David Gray, M.D., Deputy Director, National Center for 
Medical Rehabilitation Research, NIH, Department of Health and Human 
Services; and public witnesses.
  Hearings continue February 10.
FUTURE OF DOE'S MULTIPROGRAM LABORATORIES
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy and Power held 
a hearing on the future of the Department of Energy multiprogram 
laboratories. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the 
Department of Energy: Martha Krebs, Director, Office of Energy 
Research; Alvin W. Trivelpiece, Director, Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory; and Albert V. Narath, President, Sandia National 
Laboratories; Victor S. Rezendes, Director, Energy and Science Issues, 
GAO; and a public witness.
ADMINISTRATION'S HEALTH CARE REFORM PROPOSALS
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health and the 
Environment continued hearings on the Administration's Health Care 
Reform proposals, with emphasis on Long-Term Care and Quality Assurance 
in the Plan. Testimony was heard from Robyn I. Stone, Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Disability, Aging and Long Term Care Policy, Department of 
Health and Human Services; Gerald A. Born, Administrator, Division of 
Community Services, Department of Health and Social Services, State of 
Wisconsin; and public witnesses.
  Hearings continue February 8.
COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Telecommunications 
and Finance continued hearings on the Communications Infrastructure Act 
of 1933, with emphasis on H.R. 3626, National Competition and 
Information Infrastructure Act of 1993, specifically the preservation 
and enhancement of universal service. Testimony was heard from public 
witnesses.
  Hearings continue February 8.
SUPERFUND PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Transportation and 
Hazardous Materials held a hearing on proposals to reauthorize the 
Superfund Program. Testimony was heard from Senator Lautenberg; Carol 
M. Browner, Administrator, EPA; Fred Hansen, Director, Department of 
Environmental Quality, State of Oregon; and public witnesses.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT REWRITE
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Held a hearing on the Administration's 
request to rewrite the Foreign Assistance Act. Testimony was heard from 
J. Brian Atwood, Administrator, AID, U.S. International Development 
Cooperation Agency; and Richard M. Moose, Under Secretary, Management, 
Department of State.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on International Security, 
International Organizations and Human Rights approved for full 
Committee action the following measures: H. Con. Res. 111, concerning 
the establishment of a South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone; and H. Con. 
Res. 124, concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.
DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional 
Rights held a hearing on H.R. 3365, Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 
1993. Testimony was heard from Representative Moran and public 
witnesses.
  Hearings continue tomorrow.
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: KIDS TALK ABOUT GUNS
Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice 
held a hearing on Caught in the Crossfire: Kids Talk About Guns. 
Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
BALLAST WATER CONTROL ACT
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries: Subcommittee on Merchant 
Marine approved for full Committee action amended H.R. 3360, Ballast 
Water Control Act.
FOREST SERVICE REFORM
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on National Parks, 
Forests, and Public Lands and the Subcommittee on Oversight and 
Investigations concluded joint hearings on Forest Service Reform. 
Testimony was heard from the following officials of the USDA: Jim 
Lyons, Assistant Secretary, Natural Resources and the Environment; and 
Jack Ward Thomas, Chief, Forest Service.
SCIENCE POLICY RENEWAL ACT
Committee on Science and Technology: Subcommittee on Science held a 
hearing on H.R. 3476, Science Policy Renewal Act of 1994. Testimony was 
heard from John H. Gibbons, Director, Office of Science and Technology 
Policy; Bruce Alberts, President, National Academy of Sciences; and 
public witnesses.
COMPARATIVE RISK ANALYSIS AT THE STATE LEVEL
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on 
Technology, Environment and Aviation held a hearing on Comparative Risk 
Analysis at the State Level. Testimony was heard from Charles M. 
Shulock, Assistant Secretary, Environmental Protection Agency, State of 
California; and public witnesses.
HEALTH SECURITY ACT
Committee on Ways and Means: Held a hearing on H.R. 3600, Health 
Security Act, with emphasis on employer mandate and related provisions. 
Testimony was heard from public witnesses.