[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[House]
[Pages H5287-H5288]
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                      PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

  Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 of rule XXII, public bills and 
resolutions were introduced and severally referred as follows:

           By Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma (for himself, Mr. Talent, Mrs. 
             Myrick, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, Mr. Weldon of 
             Florida, Mr. Knollenberg, Mr. Kolbe, Mr. Riggs, Mr. 
             Chabot, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Flanagan, Mr. 
             Gutknecht, Mr. Largent, Mr. LaTourette, Mr. Norwood, 
             Mrs. Seastrand, Mr. Souder, Mr. Stockman, Mr. 
             Thornberry, Mr. Weller, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Baker of 
             Louisiana, Mr. Ballenger, Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, 
             Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. Blute, Mr. Burton of 
             Indiana, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Dornan, Mr. 
             Emerson, Mr. Hastert, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. 
             Hoke, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. King, Mr. Kingston, Mr. 
             Lewis of Kentucky, Mr. Linder, Mr. McCrery, Mr. 
             Shays, Mr. Wamp, Mr. McIntosh, Mr. DeLay, and Mr. 
             Taylor of North Carolina):
       H.R. 3467. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to allow the designation of renewal communities, and for 
     other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in 
     addition to the Committees on Economic and Educational 
     Opportunities, Banking and Financial Services, and Commerce, 
     for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
     each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
     the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
           By Mr. GEKAS (for himself, Mr. Pastor, Mr. Hastert, Mr. 
             Hayworth, Mr. Upton, Mr. Berman, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. 
             Cunningham, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Gutknecht, Mr. Stump, 
             Mr. Bilbray, Mr. Ehlers, Mr. Hobson, Mrs. Johnson of 
             Connecticut, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Burr, Mr. Royce, Mr. 
             Clement, Mr. Blute, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Forbes, Mr. 
             Zimmer, Mr. Buyer, Mrs. Kelly, and Mr. Stenholm):
       H.R. 3468. A bill to establish rules governing product 
     liability actions against raw materials and bulk component 
     suppliers to medical device manufacturers, and for other 
     purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition 
     to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently 
     determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
     such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
     committee concerned.
           By Mr. BORSKI (for himself, Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Lipinski, 
             Mr. Brewster, and Ms. DeLauro):
       H.R. 3469. A bill to improve economic productivity and 
     create thousands of jobs by establishing an infrastructure 
     reinvestment fund which will provide immediate, upfront 
     funding of intermodal surface transportation programs, and 
     for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the 
     Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently 
     determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
     such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
     committee concerned.
           By Mr. VENTO:
       H.R. 3470. A bill to enhance the conservation and 
     protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and 
     the Voyageurs National Park; to the Committee on Resources.
           By Mrs. KELLY:
       H.R. 3471. A bill to authorize the Corps of Engineers to 
     enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New York 
     to fund one or more projects for habitat restoration in the 
     Hudson River Basin, NY; to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
           By Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts (for himself, Mr. 
             Hinchey, Mr. Faleomavaega, and Mr. Fattah):
       H.R. 3472. A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 
     1978 to eliminate current Federal subsidies for alcoholic 
     beverage promotions overseas; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       H.R. 3473. A bill to establish advertising requirements for 
     alcoholic beverages; to the Committee on Commerce.
       H.R. 3474. A bill to require health warnings to be included 
     in alcoholic beverage advertisements, and for other purposes; 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       H.R. 3475. A bill to require an annual report by the 
     Secretary of Health and Human Services on alcohol advertising 
     practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       H.R. 3476. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 
     to provide incentives to colleges and universities to 
     develop, implement, and improve alcohol abuse prevention and 
     education programs on their campuses, to strengthen 
     sanctions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     Economic and Educational Opportunities.
           By Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts:
       H.R. 3477. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 
     1938 to restrict employers in obtaining, disclosing, and 
     using of genetic information; to the Committee on Economic 
     and Education Opportunities.
           By Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts (for himself, Mr. 
             Hinchey, Mr. Faleomavaega, and Mr. Fattah):
       H.R. 3478. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to eliminate tax deductions for advertising and goodwill 
     expenditures relating to alcohol beverages; to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       H.R. 3479. A bill to carry out a comprehensive program 
     dealing with alcohol and alcohol abuse; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and 
     Means, Economic and Educational Opportunities, and 
     Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
     the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
     provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
     concerned.
           By Mr. LaHOOD (for himself and Mr. Peterson of 
             Minnesota):
       H.R. 3480. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to 
     ensure the ability of utility providers to establish, 
     improve, operate, and maintain utility structures, 
     facilities, and equipment for the benefit, safety, and well-
     being of consumers, by removing limitations on maximum 
     driving and on-duty time pertaining to utility vehicle 
     operators and drivers, and for other purposes; to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
           By Mr. LIGHTFOOT (for himself, Mr. McCollum, Mr. 
             Hunter, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Barr, Mr. Herger, Mr. 
             Istook, Mrs. Chenoweth, Mr. Manzullo, Mr. Doolittle, 
             Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. Skeen, Mr. Hancock, Mr. 
             Coburn, Mrs. Cubin, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Livingston, 
             Mr. Crane, Mr. Chrysler, Mr. Sam Johnson, Mr. Hansen, 
             Mr. Taylor of North Carolina, Mr. Mica, Mr. Baker of 
             California, Mr. Packard, and Mr. Stearns):
       H.R. 3481. A bill to repeal the minimum wage requirement of 
     the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes; 
     to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities.
           By Mr. McDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. Serrano, and Ms. 
             Pelosi):
       H.R. 3482. A bill to protect the privacy of health 
     information in the age of genetic and other new technologies, 
     and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, and in 
     addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, 
     for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
     each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
     the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
           By Mr. MORAN (for himself (by request) and Mr. Mica):
       H.R. 3483. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to 
     enable Federal agencies to design personnel systems suited to 
     their missions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight, and in addition to the 
     Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently 
     determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
     such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
     committee concerned.
           By Mrs. MORELLA (for herself and Mr. Walker):
       H.R. 3484. A bill to authorize the Federal Aviation 
     Administration's research, engineering, and development 
     programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     Science, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently 
     determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of

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     such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
     committee concerned.
           By Mr. NETHERCUTT:
       H.R. 3485. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture 
     to conduct an adaptive forest management research program in 
     Colville National Forest, WA, that will provide for a 
     creditable, science-based approach to manage fire-generated, 
     overstocked, small-diameter, stagnated forest stands for the 
     purposes for improving forest health, providing wood fiber 
     for manufacturing facilities in forest-dependent communities, 
     and meeting current and future environmental needs; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
           By Mr. ORTON:
       H.R. 3486. A bill to dispose of certain Federal properties 
     at Dutch John, UT, assist local government in the interim 
     delivery of basic services to the Dutch John community, and 
     for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources.
           By Mr. SAXTON (for himself and Mr. Farr):
       H.R. 3487. A bill to reauthorize the National Marine 
     Sanctuaries Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     Resources.
           By Mr. SCHUMER:
       H.R. 3488. A bill to prevent handgun violence and illegal 
     commerce in handguns; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
           By Mr. SPRATT (for himself, Mr. Gephardt, Mr. Hamilton, 
             Mr. Dicks, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Browder, Mr. 
             Abercrombie, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Meehan, Mr. McHale, Mr. 
             Peterson of Florida, Mr. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Ms. 
             Harman, Mr. Fazio of California, Mr. Hoyer, and Mr. 
             Reed):
       H.R. 3489. A bill to protect the United States and its 
     Armed Forces, wherever engaged, from ballistic missile 
     attack, to state the policy and priorities of the United 
     States for developing and deploying more effective defenses 
     against ballistic missiles, and for other purposes; to the 
     Committee on National Security, and in addition to the 
     Committee on International Relations, for a period to be 
     subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
     consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
     jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
           By Mr. TATE:
       H.R. 3490. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to 
     reform Federal prisons; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
           By Mr. THOMAS:
       H.R. 3491. A bill to repeal the American Folklife 
     Preservation Act; to the Committee on House Oversight.
           By Mr. VOLKMER:
       H.R. 3492. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to 
     ensure the ability of utility providers to establish, 
     improve, operate, and maintain utility structures, 
     facilities, and equipment for benefit, safety, and well-being 
     of consumers, by removing limitations on maximum driving and 
     on-duty time pertaining to utility vehicle operators and 
     drivers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
           By Mr. BAKER of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. McCrery, 
             Mr. Hayes, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Tauzin, Mr. Jefferson, 
             Mr. Fields of Louisiana, Mr. Goodling, Mr. Foglietta, 
             Mr. Gekas, Mr. Fox of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Weldon of 
             Pennsylvania):
       H. J. Res. 179. Joint resolution designating the Civil War 
     Center at Louisiana State University as the U.S. Civil War 
     Center, making the center the flagship institution for 
     planning the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War, 
     and for other purposes; to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
           By Mr. STOCKMAN:
       H. Con. Res. 179. Concurrent resolution to express the 
     sense of the Congress that Buddhist monks and civilians and 
     Roman Catholic monks and priests unlawfully detained by the 
     Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam should be 
     released; to the Committee on International Relations.
           By Mrs. SMITH of Washington:
       H. Res. 439. Resolution amending the rule XLIII of the 
     Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, 
     officer, or employee of the House from soliciting, 
     distributing, or accepting campaign contributions in the Hall 
     of the House, rooms leading thereto, or the cloakrooms; to 
     the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

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