[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 102 (Friday, July 29, 1994)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health and the 
Environment approved for full Committee action as amended the following 
bills: H.R. 2305, U.S./Mexico Border Health; H.R. 4728, Medical Device 
User Fee Act of 1994; and H.R. 4160, Orphan Drug Act Amendments of 
1994.
OVERSIGHT
Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Telecommunications 
and Finance and the Subcommittee on Energy and Power held a joint 
oversight hearing on proposals to lift the current diversification 
restrictions on telecommunication activities of registered public 
utility companies. Testimony was heard from Elizabeth A. Moler, Chair, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy; Richard Y. 
Roberts, Commissioner, SEC; Michael L. Katz, Chief Economist, FCC; and 
public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on National Parks, 
Forests, and Public Lands held a hearing on the following bills: H.R. 
4266, to expand the boundaries of the Stones River National Battlefield 
in Tennessee, and H.R. 4821, to establish the Honey Springs National 
Battlefield and Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in the State 
of Oklahoma. Testimony was heard from Representatives Synar, Gordon, 
and Lucas; Jerry L. Rogers, Associate Director, Cultural Resources, 
National Park Service, Department of the Interior; David Walters, 
Governor, State of Oklahoma; and public witnesses.
OVERSIGHT
Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Native American Affairs 
held an oversight hearing on Indian Self-Determination Act Regulations. 
Testimony was heard from Senator McCain; Bonnie Cohen, Assistant 
Secretary, Policy, Management and Budget, Department of the Interior; 
Michel Lincoln, Deputy Director, Indian Health Service, Department of 
Health and Human Services; and public witnesses.
CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Committee on Rules: Ordered reported as amended H.R. 4822, 
Congressional Accountability Act.
WELFARE REFORM
Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Human Resources continued 
hearings on aspects of Welfare Reform, with discussion of H.R. 4605, 
Work and Responsibility Act of 1994, emphasis on early childbearing. 
Testimony was heard from Representatives Mfume, Norton, Menendez, and 
Orton; and public witnesses.

Joint Meetings
APPROPRIATIONS--FOREIGN OPERATIONS
Conferees agreed to file a conference report on the differences between 
the Senate- and House-passed versions of H.R. 4426, making 
appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related 
programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995.
AUTHORIZATION--DEFENSE
Conferees met to resolve the differences between the Senate- and House-
passed versions of H.R. 4301, to authorize funds for fiscal year 1995 
for national defense programs, but did not complete action thereon, and 
will meet again on Tuesday, August 2.
PEACE PLAN FOR NAGORNO-KARABAKH
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission): 
Commission met to receive a briefing on a proposed peace plan for 
Nagorno-Karabakh from Ambassador John J. Maresca.
  Commission recessed subject to call.