[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 13 (Wednesday, February 5, 1997)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D82]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on Appropriations: Met for organizational purposes.
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on Banking and Financial Services: Met for organizational 
purposes.
``WHY THE BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT IS GOOD FOR AMERICANS''
Committee on the Budget: Held a hearing on ``Why the Balanced Budget 
Amendment is Good for Americans.'' Testimony was heard from public 
witnesses.
``CELLULAR PRIVACY: IS ANYONE LISTENING? YOU BETCHA!''
Committee on Commerce: Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and 
Consumer Protection held a hearing on ``Cellular Privacy: Is Anyone 
Listening? You Betcha!'' Testimony was heard from the following 
officials of the Department of Justice: James K. Kallstrom, Assistant 
Director in Charge, New York Division, FBI; and Robert S. Litt, Deputy 
Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division; William Kennard, General 
Counsel, FCC; and public witnesses.
WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT
Committee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Workforce 
Protections held a hearing on H.R. 1, Working Families Flexibility Act 
of 1997. Testimony was heard from Representatives Granger, Myrick and 
Fowler; and public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES; COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on International Relations: By unanimous consent adopted a 
motion urging the Chairman to request that S. Con. Res. 4, commending 
and thanking Honorable Warren Christopher for his exemplary service as 
Secretary of State, be considered on the Suspension Calendar.
  The Committee also approved a resolution to be introduced in 
appreciation of the late Pamela Harriman, Ambassador to France.
  The Committee also met for organizational purposes.
BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Committee on the Judiciary: Began markup of H.J. Res. 1, proposing an 
amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the 
U.S. Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax 
legislation.
  Will continue February 11.
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on National Security: Met for organizational purposes.
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on Resources: Met for organizational purposes.
TRUTH IN BUDGETING ACT; OVERSIGHT PLAN
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Ordered reported H.R. 
4, Truth in Budgeting Act.
  The Committee also approved an oversight plan for the 105th Congress.
USER FEES FOR FAA SERVICES
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on 
Aviation held a hearing on Airlines' Proposals to Establish User Fees 
for FAA Services. Testimony was heard from John H. Anderson, Jr., 
Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community and Economic 
Development Division, GAO; and public witnesses.
  Hearings continue February 13.
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Met for organizational purposes.
AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND SOLVENCY; COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on Ways and Means: Held a hearing on the solvency of the 
Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Testimony was heard from Donald C. 
Lubick, Assistant Secretary, Tax Policy, Department of the Treasury; 
and Louise F. Stoll, Assistant Secretary, Budget and Programs, 
Department of Transportation.
  The Committee also met for organizational purposes.
COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Human Resources met for 
organizational purposes.