[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 21, 1995)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D383-D384]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Bills Introduced: Nineteen public bills, H.R. 1267-1285; two private 
bills, H.R. 1286-1287; and three resolutions, H.J. Res. 79 and H. Con. 
Res. 45-46, were introduced.
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Reports Filed: Reports were filed as followed:
  H.R. 1215, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen 
the American family and create jobs (H. Rept. 104-84); and
  H. Res. 119, providing for the further consideration of H.R. 4, to 
restore the American family, reduce illegitimacy, control welfare 
spending, and reduce welfare dependence (H. Rept. 104-85).
Page H3415
Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he 
designates Representative Bonilla to act as Speaker pro tempore for 
today.
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Recess: House recessed at 1:29 p.m. and reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
  Page H3335
Clerk's Authorization: Read a letter from the Clerk of the House 
wherein she designates Mr. Jeffrey Trandahl, Assistant Clerk, in 
addition to Ms. Linda Nave, Deputy Clerk, to sign any and all papers 
and do all other acts under the name of the Clerk of the House which 
she would be authorized to do by virtue of such designation, except as 
provided by statute, in case of the Clerk's temporary absence or 
disability.
   Page H3335
Presidential Messages: Read the following messages from the President:
  Gaza Strip: Message wherein he gives notification of his extension of 
Generalized System of Preferences benefits to the West Bank of Gaza 
Strip--referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered printed 
(H. Doc. No. 104-47);
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  National Science Foundation: Message wherein he transmits the Annual 
Report of the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1993--
referred to the Committee on Science; and
  Page H3342
  Economic Powers Act: Message wherein he reports on the national 
emergency with respect to the International Emergencies Economic Powers 
Act--referred to the Committee on International Relations and ordered 
printed (H. Doc. No. 104-48).
  Pages H3342-43
Meeting Hour: Agreed that the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. on 
Wednesday, March 22.
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Employment Practices: Read a letter from Representative Fazio wherein 
he appoints Representatives Jefferson and Pastor to serve on the review 
panel established under the House rules regarding employment practices.
  Page H3343
Personal Responsibility Act: House completed all general debate on H.R. 
4, to restore the American family, reduce illegitimacy, control welfare 
spending [[Page D384]] and reduce welfare dependence. Consideration of 
amendments will begin on Wednesday, March 22.
  Pages H3352-98
  H. Res. 117, the rule which provided for general debate on the bill, 
was agreed to earlier by a voice vote.
Pages H3343-51
Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate today appear on page 
H3341.
Quorum Calls--Votes: No quorum calls or votes developed during the 
proceedings of the House today.
Adjournment: Met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 11:54 p.m.