[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 47 (Monday, April 15, 1996)]
[House]
[Pages H3384-H3386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       2335. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting his requests for fiscal year 1996 
     supplemental appropriations totaling $250 million to 
     intensify our Nation's drug law enforcement,

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     treatment, and prevention efforts, and to designate the 
     amount made available as an emergency requirement pursuant to 
     section 251(b)(2)(D)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency 
     Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 1107 (H. Doc. No. 104-193); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       2336. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting his request to make available 
     appropriations totaling $13,025,000 in budgetary authority 
     for the Department of Health and Human Services, in addition 
     a request to redirect appropriations totaling $3,700,000 in 
     budget authority to the Department of Health and Human 
     Services, and to designate the amounts made available as an 
     emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D)(i) of 
     the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 
     1985, as amended, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107 (H. Doc. No. 
     104-194); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to 
     be printed.
       2337. A communication from the President of the United 
     States transmitting a report of 10 proposed rescissions of 
     budgetary resources, totaling $400.4 million affecting the 
     Department of Defense, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 683(a)(1) (H. 
     Doc. No. 104-195); to the Committee on Appropriations and 
     ordered to be printed.
       2338. A letter from the Director, the Office of Management 
     and Budget, transmitting the cumulative report on rescissions 
     and deferrals of budget authority as of April 1, 1996, 
     pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e) (H. Doc. No. 104-192); to the 
     Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       2339. A letter from the Chief of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of the Navy, transmitting notification that the 
     Department of the Navy intends to transfer by sale the ship 
     U.S.S. Recovery to the Taipei Economic and Cultural 
     Representative Office, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 7307(b)(2); to 
     the Committee on National Security.
       2340. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a 
     report on the transfer of property to the Republic of Panama 
     under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3784(b); to the Committee on National 
     Security.
       2341. A letter from the Comptroller General of the United 
     States, transmitting a report entitled, ``Financial Audit: 
     Panama Canal Commission's 1995 and 1994 Financial 
     Statements'' (GAO/AIMD-96-61) March 1996, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 9106(a); to the Committee on National Security.
       2342. A letter from the General Counsel of the Department 
     of Defense, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
     Year 1997,'' pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1110; to the Committee on 
     National Security.
       2343. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Financial 
     Institutions Examination Council, transmitting the Council's 
     1995 annual report to the Congress, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     3305; to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       2344. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union 
     Administration, transmitting the 1995 annual report of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     1256; to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       2345. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of 
     discretionary new budget authority and outlays for the 
     current year--if any--and the budget year provided by House 
     Joint Resolution 170, pursuant to Public Law 101-508, section 
     13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388-578); to the Committee on the 
     Budget.
       2346. A letter from the National Foundation on the Arts and 
     the Humanities, transmitting the Federal Council on the Arts 
     and the Humanities' 20th annual report on the Arts and 
     Artifacts Indemnity Program for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to 
     20 U.S.C. 959(c); to the Committee on Economic and 
     Educational Opportunities.
       2347. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's 20th annual report to Congress 
     entitled ``Automotive Fuel Economy Program,'' pursuant to 49 
     U.S.C. 32916; to the Committee on Commerce.
       2348. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's 80th annual report covering its 
     accomplishments during the fiscal year ended September 30, 
     1994, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 46(f); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2349. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     semiannual report for the combined periods October 1, 1994 to 
     September 30, 1995 listing voluntary contributions made by 
     the U.S. Government to International Organizations, pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 2226(b)(1); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       2350. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a 
     report on chemical and biological weapons proliferation 
     control efforts for the period of February 1, 1995 to January 
     31, 1996, pursuant to Public Law 102-182, section 308(a) (105 
     Stat. 1257); to the Committee on International Relations.
       2351. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       2352. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report on the evaluation from Liberia 
     of private United States citizens and certain third-country 
     nationals who have taken refuge in the United States Embassy 
     compound wishing to leave. (H. Doc. No. 104-196); to the 
     Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       2353. A letter from the Chair, Foreign Claims Settlement 
     Commission, Department of Justice, transmitting a copy of the 
     annual report in compliance with the Government in the 
     Sunshine Act during the calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       2354. A letter from the Executive Director, District of 
     Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance 
     Authority, transmitting the Authority's report on procedures 
     for hiring experts and consultants, pursuant to Public Law 
     104-8, section 101(e)(1) (109 Stat. 101); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2355. A letter from the Executive Director, District of 
     Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance 
     Authority, transmitting the Authority's report entitled 
     ``Report on Final Allocations of the District of Columbia's 
     Fiscal Year 1996 Budget,'' pursuant to Public Law 104-8, 
     section 202(d) (109 Stat. 113); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2356. A letter from the Executive Director, Interstate 
     Commission on the Potomac River Basin, transmitting the 
     annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity 
     Act for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2357. A letter from the Chairman, National Endowment for 
     the Arts, transmitting a report of activities under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1995, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       2358. A letter from the Director, Office of Government 
     Ethics, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom 
     of Information Act for the calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       2359. A letter from the Special Counsel, Office of Special 
     Counsel, transmitting the annual report of the Office of the 
     Special Counsel [OSC] for fiscal year [FY] 1995, pursuant to 
     Public Law 101-12, section 3(a)(11) (103 Stat. 29); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2360. A letter from the President and CEO, Overseas Private 
     Investment Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's fifth 
     annual management report, pursuant to Public Law 101-576, 
     section 306(a) (104 Stat. 2854); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2361. A letter from the Chairman, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting a copy of the annual report in compliance 
     with the Government in the Sunshine Act during the calender 
     year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2362. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting 50 recommendations for legislative 
     action, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 438(a)(9); to the Committee on 
     House Oversight.
       2363. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. House of 
     Representatives, transmitting the quarterly report of 
     receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds 
     for the period October 1, 1995, through December 31, 1995, as 
     compiled by the Chief Administrative Officer, pursuant to 2 
     U.S.C. 104a (H. Doc. No. 104-191); to the Committee on House 
     Oversight and ordered to be printed.
       2364. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for 
     Compliance, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments 
     in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       2365. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for 
     Compliance, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments 
     in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       2366. A letter from the Attorney General of the United 
     States, transmitting the 1995 annual report of the Federal 
     Prison Industries, Inc. [FPI], pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 4127; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       2367. A letter from the Director, Federal Judicial Center, 
     transmitting the Federal Judicial Center's annual report for 
     1995, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 623(b); to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       2368. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's report entitled ``Remote 
     Alcohol Testing Program for Masters and Pilots,'' pursuant to 
     Public Law. 101-380, section 4111(c) (104 Stat. 516); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2369. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's report entitled ``Tanker 
     Navigation Equipment, Systems, and Procedures Report,'' 
     pursuant to Public Law 101-380, section 4111(c) (104 Stat. 
     516); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2370. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the 34th annual report of the 
     Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to 
     46 U.S.C. 1118; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2371. A letter from the Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration,

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     transmitting an informational copy of the fiscal year 1997 
     Capital Investment and Leasing Program of the General 
     Services Administration's Public Buildings Service, pursuant 
     to 40 U.S.C. 606(a); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2372. A letter from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
     transmitting a report covering the disposition of cases 
     granted relief from administrative error, overpayment, and 
     forfeiture by the Administrator in 1995, pursuant to 38 
     U.S.C. 503; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       2373. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. International Trade 
     Commission, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to 
     provide authorization of appropriations for the U.S. 
     International Trade Commission for fiscal year 1997, pursuant 
     to 31 U.S.C. 1110; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       2374. A letter from the Director, Office of Government 
     Ethics, transmitting the Office's fourth biennial report to 
     the Congress, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, section 408 (102 
     Stat. 3032); jointly, to the Committees on the Judiciary and 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2375. A letter from the Administrator, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's report of 
     progress on developing and certifying the traffic alert and 
     collision avoidance system [TCAS] for the period October 
     through December 1995, pursuant to Public Law 100-223, 
     section 203(b) (101 Stat. 1518); jointly, to the Committees 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure and Science.
       2376. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled the 
     ``Department of Transportation Regulatory Reform Act of 
     1996''; jointly, to the Committees on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure and Commerce.
       2377. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting 
     the annual report of the National Technical Information 
     Service [NTIS] for fiscal year 1994, pursuant to Public Law 
     100-519, section 212(f)(3) (102 Stat. 2596); jointly, to the 
     Committee on Science and Commerce.

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