STARK, FORTNEY H. (PETE) (a Representative from California)
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Alternative Energy Industry Offer, 12982
Amendments offered by, to
Cigarettes: emergency extension of excise tax (H.R. 3981), 37847 [18DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1872), 16591 [20JN]
Appointments
Committee on Economics (Joint), 1364 [31JA]
Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control (Select): members, 6030 [25MR]
Conferee: H.J. Res. 372, increase statutory public debt limit, 27379 [11OC]
———H.R. 1869, repeal of contemporaneous recordkeeping requirements, 9257 [24AP]
———H.R. 2475, simplify imputed interest taxation rules, 22640 [1AU]
———H.R. 2672, redesignating New York Bulk and Foreign Mail Center as the New Jersey International and Bulk Mail Center, 32429 [19NO]
———H.R. 3128, changes in spending and revenue provisions in budget, 34512 [5DE]
Funeral Committee of the late Gillis W. Long, 868 [24JA]
Articles and editorials
Despite Scuffling, Tax Bill Is Badly Needed, Representative Matsui, Los Angeles (CA) Times, 36771
E.C. Enlargement Seen Hurting U.S. Exports—Grain Shipments Face Principal Threat When Spain, Portugal Join, H. Peter Dreyer, Journal of Commerce, 25227
Earthquakes, Kerry Sieh, Scientific American (publication), 8770
Effects of Lifestyle on Health, Economic Report of the President, 2832
Energy Tax-Shelter Plans Offered Much—Perhaps, State Officials Allege, Too Much, Anthony M. DeStefano, Wall Street Journal, 14826
Jewish Refugees Changed Portugal, Antonio Valdemdri, Lisbon (Portugal) News, 28228
Military Chiefs Favor Abiding by Soviet Pact, Bill Keller, New York (NY) Times, 15228
More Americans Using Foreign Tax Havens, Howard Kurtz, Washington (DC) Post, 22936
Needed—A Solid Defense Against Gas, by, Wall Street Journal, 16153 [18JN]
Reforming Jobless Benefits, Washington (DC) Post, 6488
Some Very Intelligent People Would Like the IRS To Send Them Away, Eastern Airlines (publication), 22990
Star Wars Made (Too) Simple, David J. Lynch, Defense (publication), 27330
Starship Enterprise, New Republic (publication), 4234
Tax Proposal Eliminated for Partnerships, Anne Swardson, Washington (DC) Post, 12986
Tax Shelters—Suit Against Solar Equipment Promoters Alleges $78 Million Potential Tax Loss, Bureau of National Affairs (publication), 14826
Trade Tensions Mount Over Japanese Wine, Journal of Commerce, 22924
Viet Vet Chooses Suicide Over a Life of Suffering, Michael Collier, 19263
Why the Navy Should Build Diesel Subs, Elmo Zumwalt and Worth Bagley, Washington (DC) Times, 13707
Without Real Reform, Our Tax System Could Collapse, Roscoe L. Egger, Jr., Washington (DC) Post, 2854
Bills and resolutions introduced by
Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: tax exchange information (see H.R. 1976), 7496 [3AP]
Cigarettes: increase tax and provide cost-of-living adjustment in amount of such tax (see H.R. 236), 451 [7JA]
Crime and criminals: procedures for citizens to bring to trial those making fraudulent claims on Government (see H.R. 1975), 7496 [3AP]
Crude Oil Windfall Profit Tax Act: revise issuing notices of deficiency and determining judicial review (see H.R. 898), 1386 [31JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: require IRS to exhaust administrative procedures before resolving taxpayer dispute with a notice of deficiency (see H.R. 3209), 22683 [1AU]
Dept. of Transportation: investigate and identify causes of frequent midair collisions (see H.J. Res. 66), 460 [7JA]
ERISA: permit options in provisions of certain health benefits (see H.R. 1375), 4229 [28FE]
———require coverage under group health for certain spouses, former spouses, and dependent children (see H.R. 21), 444 [3JA]
European Community: impact on U.S. trade (see H.J. Res. 341), 19229 [16JY]
Executive branch: not more than \1/5\ of budget authority may be obligated during last 2 calendar months of a fiscal year (see H.R. 1974), 7496 [3AP]
Federal Aviation Act: regulation of alcoholic beverages served in flight (see H.R. 2848), 16942 [24JN]
Federal Government: modify tax treatment of long-term contracts (see H.R. 2214), 9296 [24AP]
Federal Power Act: limit recovery of cost of construction by public utilities (see H.R. 1229), 2940 [21FE]
Fusion energy: urge formation of national policy (see H.J. Res. 155), 2433 [19FE]
GSA: require to hold annual meetings of Information Resources Managers (see H.J. Res. 383), 23443 [11SE]
———sell certain land in Alameda County, CA (see H.R. 2847), 16942 [24JN]
Medicare: demonstration of preventive health services (see H.R. 2368), 10520 [6MY]
———extend certain reimbursement provisions (see H.R. 3982), 37854 [18DE]
Monk, Solomon: relief (see H.J. Res. 366), 21937 [31JY]
Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act: eliminate discretion to reduce 27.5 fuel economy standard (see H.R. 1425), 4401 [5MR]
Railroads: extend borrowing authority under insurance program (see H.R. 3982), 37854 [18DE]
San Leandro Marina, CA: designate as Jack D. Maltester Channel (see H.R. 1747), 6366 [26MR]
Sec. of the Treasury: allow to withdraw notice of deficiency erroneously issued (see H.R. 727), 902 [24JA]
Social Security: accelerate removal of trust fund from unified budget (see H.R. 1376), 4229 [28FE]
———grants to States to help pregnant individuals and mothers of young children (see H.R. 1081), 2290 [7FE]
———make improvements in foster care and adoption assistance program (see H.R. 2810), 16413 [19JN]
———relative to payment reform (see H.R. 3210), 22683 [1AU]
Spanton, George B.: sense of Congress to appoint as Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (see H.J. Res. 317), 15880 [17JN]
Special Trade Management Act: enact (see H.J. Res. 238), 7612 [4AP]
State and local governments: discretionary grants for specific programs to combat crime relative to controlled substances (see H.R. 3972), 37487 [17DE]
States: 3-year demonstration program to unemployed for retraining, education, and relocation (see H.R. 759), 1147 [28JA]
———improve unemployment compensation programs (see H.R. 758), 1147 [28JA]
Tax Reform Act: amend (see H.R. 528), 611 [7JA]
Taxation: clarify farm syndicate rules apply in case of inedible fruits and nuts (see H.R. 726), 902 [24JA]
———define circumstances under which construction workers may deduct travel (see H.R. 1927), 7237 [2AP]
———deny benefits for private luxury boxes at sports facilities (see H.R. 2629), 13436 [23MY]
———deny benefits in case of moves of sports franchises (see H.R. 3092), 20837 [26JY]
———deny deduction for expenses to attend foreign conventions (see H.R. 1228), 2940 [21FE]
———deny deduction for restitution for violations of law involving fraud (see H.R. 2473), 11686 [13MY]
———deny deduction paid as restitution for damages for violations of law involving fraud (see H.R. 2529), 12009 [15MY]
———deny exempt status to schools that avoid integration (see H.R. 3731), 31515 [12NO]
———disallow deduction for advertising or promotion of arms sales (see H.R. 1444), 4703 [6MR]
———disallow deductions for advertising or promotion expenses to sales of tobacco products (see H.R. 3950), 36764 [16DE]
———exempt gain from sale of real property and impose on transfers (see H.R. 2366), 10520 [6MY]
———impose on manufacturers which produce gas guzzler automobiles out side U.S. (see H.R. 3786), 32463 [19NO]
———impose temporary manufacturers excise on passenger elevators and escalators (see H.R. 1144), 2433 [19FE]
———increase dollar limit on amount of compensation which may be deferred under State and local government deferred compensation plans (see H.R. 3208), 22683 [1AU]
———percentage depletion not allowed for lease bonuses, advance royalties, or payments relative to oil and gas properties (see H.R. 2367), 10520 [6MY]
———permit continuation of health benefits coverage for certain uninsured individuals (see H.R. 3210), 22683 [1AU]
———research and experimental expenditures shall not be treated as items of preference (see H.R. 2528), 12009 [15MY]
———sales to property seized for collection to be released to owner (see H.R. 724), 902 [24JA]
———temporary across-the-board reductions in expenditures (see H.R. 1377), 4229 [28FE]
———treatment under personal holding company provisions of computer software royalties earned (see H.R. 3146), 21937 [31JY]
Terrorism: prohibit importation of goods of countries that aid or abet international (see H.R. 725), 902 [24JA]
Trade adjustment assistance: extend certain (see H.R. 3982), 37854 [18DE]
Unemployment: extend borrowing authority under insurance program (see H.R. 3982), 37854 [18DE]
———more productive administration of compensation programs (see H.R. 1143), 2433 [19FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
Abortion: ensure services in same manner as pregnancy-related under Federal programs (see H.R. 2691), 14654 [6JN]
Africa: funds for food assistance and agricultural development (see H.R. 2080), 10696 [7MY]
———supplemental assistance for famine relief (see H.R. 100), 447 [3JA]
Age Discrimination in Employment Act: exclude matters relating to age for employment as firefighters and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1435), 7497 [3AP]
Agriculture: authorizing price support program for peanuts (see H.R. 3186), 22682 [1AU]
AID: family planning service programs based on voluntarism and informed choice (see H.R. 3654), 29685 [30OC]
Airlines: encourage rendering of inflight emergency care (see H.R. 386), 4703 [6MR]
Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration: receive full funding for new and competing research grants (see H.J. Res. 190), 14970 [10JN]
Alzheimer's disease: assistance for education, research, and related disorders (see H.R. 2280), 11762 [14MY]
———designation of 20 regional centers for treatment (see H.R. 524), 26691 [8OC]
Ammunition: regulate manufacture, importation, and sale of armor-piercing (see H.R. 4), 1148 [28JA]
Animal Welfare Act: ensure proper treatment of laboratory animals (see H.R. 2653), 14058 [4JN]
———establish penalty for damaging or destroying an animal research facility (see H.R. 2654), 14058 [4JN]
Animals: end use of steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1809), 6608 [28MR]
Armed Forces: allow members to sue U.S. for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 3174), 22682 [1AU]
———provide savings for military personnel and closing or realignment of installations (see H.R. 1824), 6608 [28MR]
Arms race: sense of Congress that escalation will threaten security (see H. Con. Res. 36), 9746 [29AP]
Attorney General: require periodic reports to President and Congress (see H.R. 375), 4230 [28FE]
Bipartisan Commission on Congressional Campaign Financing: establish (see H.R. 1284), 14336 [5JN]
Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: establish memorial (see H.J. Res. 142), 2291 [7FE]
Budget: require President to transmit and Committee on the Budget to report a balanced (see H.R. 3), 4402 [5MR]
California-Nevada boundary: clear title to certain lands (see H.R. 3085), 20680 [25JY]
Caribbean Trade Institute/International Trade Center: establish (see H.R. 950), 14059 [4JN]
Chapin, Harry: award special gold medal (see H.R. 1207), 21278 [29JY]
Chemical weapons: prohibit production (see H.R. 2124), 8472 [18AP]
Child Nutrition Act: extend and improve (see H.R. 7), 11147 [8MY]
———limit participation in Special Supplemental Food Program (see H.R. 1906), 9828 [30AP]
Children: improve and expand care and early education services (see H.R. 2867), 17232 [25JN]
———improve enforcement of abuse laws (see H.R. 2791), 18730 [11JY]
Chile: restoration of democracy (see H. Con. Res. 52), 4231 [28FE]
China, People's Republic of: 1-child-per-family program (see H. Con. Res. 102), 7498 [3AP]
Civil Rights Act: make discrimination against handicapped unlawful employment practice (see H.R. 370), 14058 [4JN]
Civil Rights Restoration Act: enact (see H.R. 700), 2293 [7FE]
Civil service: promote equitable pay practices and eliminate discrimination (see H.R. 3008), 19229 [16JY]
Coins and coinage: minting of commemoration of centennial of the Statue of Liberty (see H.R. 47), 3378 [25FE]
———provide for minting of gold (see H.R. 1123), 7612 [4AP]
Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians: implement recommendations (see H.R. 442), 456 [7JA]
Committee on Children, Youth, and Families (Select): establish (see H. Res. 25), 461 [7JA]
Committee on Hunger (Select): establish (see H. Res. 20), 2293 [7FE]
Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control (Select): establish (see H. Res. 22), 461 [3JA]
Congressional Record: permitting printing of political cartoons (see H. Res. 206), 18139 [9JY]
Copland, Aaron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3041), 27018 [9OC]
Corporations: 50% nondeductible excise tax on certain profits from takeover attempts (see H.R. 1100), 5728 [20MR]
Crime and criminals: control handguns (see H.R. 1442), 4703 [6MR]
Dept. of Defense: increase competitive procedures in procurement of property and services (see H.R. 1552), 8299 [17AP]
———limit conflicts of interest in procurement (see H.R. 2554), 12820 [21MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit issuance in bearer form of obligations or securities (see H.R. 1225), 2939 [21FE]
Discrimination: prohibit on basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 230), 450 [3JA]
District of Columbia: erect memorial to honor Korean War veterans (see H.R. 2205), 10262 [2MY]
Doubek, Robert W.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2591), 31887 [14NO]
Drugs: deny most-favored-nation treatment to source countries that refuse to cooperate in efforts to eliminate production and distribution (see H.R. 3404), 27163 [10OC]
———grants to States to increase enforcement relating to production, possession, and transfer (see H.R. 526), 611 [7JA]
———mandatory penalties for importation or exportation of controlled substances (see H.R. 1946), 17233 [25JN]
Education: promote effective schools and excellence (see H.R. 747), 6610 [28MR]
EEOC: require periodic reports to President and Congress (see H.R. 375), 4230 [28FE]
Elections: protect voting rights (see H.R. 1453), 6367 [26MR]
———protect voting rights by preventing inappropriate registration procedures (see H.R. 1454), 6367 [26MR]
Executive departments: promote pay equity and eliminate certain discriminatory wage-setting practices (see H.R. 27), 4230 [28FE]
Export Administration Act: impose controls on certain exports to South Africa (see H.R. 501), 5047 [7MR]
Fair Housing Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 188), 6368 [26MR]
FCC: review acquisitions to ensure they are in public interest (see H.R. 2904), 19702 [18JY]
Federal Election Campaign Act: public financing of general election campaigns for House (see H.R. 3806), 32619 [20NO]
Federal employees: forfeiture of retirement benefits upon conviction of felony (see H.R. 3388), 38372 [19DE]
———include inspectors of Immigration and Naturalization Service and U.S. Customs Service in hazardous occupations classification (see H.R. 1518), 5046 [7MR]
———time restrictions for private-sector employment of certain contracting officials (see H.R. 1201), 7239 [2AP]
Federal Energy Conservation Program: improve administration (see H.R. 2876), 22685 [1AU]
Federal Power Act: ensure fair competition in licensing hydroelectric projects (see H.R. 1815), 6608 [28MR]
Firearms: ban import sale of concealable weapons (see H.R. 2861), 23912 [17SE]
———regulate manufacture, importation, and sale of armor-piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3132), 25496 [1OC]
Food Stamp Plan: authorize Federal credit unions to redeem coupons issued (see H.R. 968), 3570 [26FE]
Foreign Assistance Act: assistance to promote immunization and oral rehydration (see H.R. 3894), 38372 [19DE]
———protect biological diversity in developing countries (see H.R. 2958), 22686 [1AU]
———protect tropical forests in developing countries (see H.R. 2957), 22686 [1AU]
Freedom of the Press Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 164), 14655 [6JN]
GAO: investigate conditions of displaced Salvadoran persons (see H.R. 822), 7497 [3AP]
Germany: prohibit Social Security payment of benefits to individuals deported because of association with Nazi government (see H.R. 933), 13127 [22MY]
Gluzman, Semyon: Soviet Union should allow Semyon Gluzman and family to emigrate to Israel (see H.J. Res. 270), 11293 [9MY]
Government: reduce costs of motor vehicle expenses (see H.R. 1825), 6608 [28MR]
Grace Commission: implement Federal health care recommendations (see H.R. 1828), 6609 [28MR]
———implement user fee recommendations (see H.R. 1827), 6609 [28MR]
Handicapped Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 285), 11292 [9MY]
Hands Across America Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 462), 36766 [16DE]
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act: amend (see H.R. 1146), 13127 [22MY]
Hazardous substances: compensation for disabled as a result of occupational exposure (see H.R. 3090), 34266 [4DE]
Hazardous Substances Right To Know: ensure for workers (see H.J. Res. 225), 7238 [2AP]
Higher Education Act: strengthen programs relative to institutional aid (see H.R. 2907), 26110 [3OC]
Housing and Community Development Act: provide 50% grants under urban development (see H.R. 882), 1385 [31JA]
Idaho: designate certain public lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1068), 18729 [11JY]
Immigration: repeal provision of admission of aliens on ground of sexual deviation (see H.R. 2329), 10261 [2MY]
Immigration and Nationality Act: relative to grounds for exclusion and deportation of aliens (see H.R. 2361), 10520 [6MY]
Indian lands: conservation, rehabilitation, and improvement of natural and cultural resources (see H.R. 99), 446 [3JA]
Insurance: prohibit discrimination on basis of blindness (see H.R. 2741), 15499 [12JN]
Interest: uniform disclosure of rates payable on savings accounts (see H.R. 2282), 9827 [30AP]
Intergenerational education volunteer network programs: establish (see H.R. 1587), 7239 [2AP]
International trade: give Nation's performance greater importance in Government policy (see H.R. 1950), 27420 [11OC]
International Whaling Commission: moratorium on commercial whaling (see H. Con. Res. 54), 4402 [5MR]
Interstate commerce: prevent employment denial by prohibiting lie detector tests on employees (see H.R. 1524), 16123 [18JN]
IRS: enforcement of laws and repeal grace period for payment of tobacco-related excise taxes (see H.R. 1826), 6608 [28MR]
Israel: Soviet Union should allow Semyon Gluzman and family to emigrate (see H.J. Res. 270), 11293 [9MY]
Japan: Presidential action to reduce growing merchandise trade deficit (see H. Con. Res. 107), 7238 [2AP]
Job Corps Program: reaffirm commitment (see H. Res. 72), 5586 [19MR]
Joint Chiefs of Staff: strengthen position of Chairman (see H.R. 3622), 31888 [14NO]
Jordan: prohibit sales of advanced weapons (see H.J. Res. 428), 28865 [24OC]
Lithuanian Independence Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 409), 34267 [4DE]
LSC: opposition of House to efforts to reduce services (see H. Res. 55), 2942 [21FE]
Lupus Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 197), 16123 [18JN]
Medicare: deny, revoke, or suspend registration to manufacture controlled substances (see H.R. 1369), 4229 [28FE]
Medicare and medicaid: do not restrict eligibility or increased cost on elderly or poor (see H. Con. Res. 39), 903 [24JA]
Mengele, Josef: Congress should continue investigation into residence and activities (see H. Con. Res. 82), 5989 [21MR]
Mental Illness Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 178), 15216 [11JN]
Mexico: economic assistance while enhancing national security (see H. Con. Res. 202), 28702 [23OC]
MIA's: sense of Congress (see H. Con. Res. 37), 1878 [6FE]
National Alopecia Areata Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 59, 282), 7613 [4AP], 11146 [8MY]
National Alzheimer's Disease Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 112), 2293 [7FE]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 170), 10696 [7MY]
National Atomic Veterans Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 295), 18516 [10JY]
National Blood Pressure Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 333), 30199 [1NO]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 121), 4231 [28FE]
National Child Safety Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 33), 828 [22JA]
National Children's Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 79), 827 [22JA]
National Conference on Cities and Towns: authorize (see H.R. 3833), 33601 [2DE]
National Day of Fasting To Raise Funds To Combat Hunger: designate (see H.J. Res. 386), 26482 [7OC]
National Day of Peace: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), 21632 [30JY]
National Dental Hygiene Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 218), 23549 [12SE]
National DES Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 149), 8474 [18AP]
National Drug Abuse Education Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 126), 27018 [9OC]
National Employ-the-Older-Worker Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 134), 4402 [5MR]
National Flowers-by-Wire Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 271), 23444 [11SE]
National High-Tech Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 128), 11147 [8MY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain automobile fuel economy standards (see H. Res. 210), 17519 [26JN]
National Home Care Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 319), 32630 [20NO]
National Hospice Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 288), 12010 [15MY]
National Labor Relations Act: increase stability of collective bargaining in building and construction industry (see H.R. 281), 10695 [7MY]
———prohibit awarding Federal contracts to persons who have violated judicial orders (see H.R. 782), 6087 [25MR]
National Osteoporosis Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 46), 459 [3JA]
National Philanthropy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 326), 27828 [17OC]
National Reye's Syndrome Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 122), 28865 [24OC]
National School Lunch Act: extend and improve (see H.R. 7), 11147 [8MY]
National Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 85), 828 [22JA]
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 322), 20838 [26JY]
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act: regulation of nonconforming passenger motor vehicles (see H.R. 2598), 13435 [23MY]
NIH: full funding for new and competing research grants (see H.J. Res. 136), 4299 [4MR]
Nuclear weapons: prohibit explosive testing (see H.J. Res. 3), 7240 [2AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: imposing limitations and restrictions on leasing lands off California (see H.R. 3373), 24287 [19SE]
Pan American Games: free entry of personal effects, equipment, and related articles (see H.R. 2723), 15215 [11JN]
Pediculosis Prevention Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 223), 22686 [1AU]
Philippine Scouts: payment to persons who served during World War II (see H.R. 1179), 18515 [10JY]
Plant closings: require employers to notify and consult with employees (see H.R. 1616), 12822 [21MY]
Point Reyes National Seashore, CA: designate as Phillip Burton Wilderness (see H.R. 1373), 4229 [28FE]
Postal Service: provide reduced rates for nonprofit senior citizens' organizations (see H.J. Res. 397), 29251 [28OC]
President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control: submit to Congress recommendations on report (see H. Con. Res. 114), 10696 [7MY]
Printing: reduce paperwork burden (see H.R. 3508), 26109 [3OC]
Public Health Service Act: clarify meaning of least restrictive setting for mentally ill (see H.R. 1479), 14336 [5JN]
Public lands: conservation, rehabilitation, and improvement of natural and cultural resources (see H.R. 99), 446 [3JA]
Revolving Door Reform Act: enact (see H.R. 1201), 7239 [2AP]
Roses: rates of duty on imported (see H.R. 1701), 14059 [4JN]
Rural mail carriers: computing deductions for use of their automobiles (see H.R. 1884), 10024 [1MY]
Samantha Smith Memorial Exchange and Scholarship Program: provide to promote youth exchanges with Soviet Union (see H.R. 3830), 36766 [16DE]
Science: prevent duplication of experiments on live animals (see H.R. 1145), 3951 [27FE]
Scruggs, Jan C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2591), 31887 [14NO]
Sec. of Energy: conduct epidemiological studies of effects of radiation (see H.R. 1287), 7613 [4AP]
Sec. of HHS: conduct epidemiological studies of effects of radiation (see H.R. 1287), 7613 [4AP]
Sec. of Labor: require periodic reports to President and Congress (see H.R. 375), 4230 [28FE]
Sec. of Transportation: withhold apportionment of Federal-aid highway funds to any State that does not establish parking privileges for handicapped (see H.R. 3845), 37487 [17DE]
Senior Center Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 146), 3951 [27FE]
Sex discrimination: eliminate gender-based distinctions (see H.R. 347), 2941 [21FE]
Smithsonian Institution: make grant to Folger Theatre (see H.R. 1071), 4299 [4MR]
Social Security: budget reconciliation to health care programs (see H.R. 3290), 23547 [12SE]
———closing and downgrading of local offices (see H. Res. 219), 22687 [1AU]
———extend income and eligibility verification system (see H.R. 2626), 14059 [4JN]
———improve quality control standards under AFDC (see H.R. 1279), 3569 [26FE]
———modify terminology relative to handicapped children (see H.R. 359), 6087 [25MR]
———moratorium on cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Res. 31), 903 [24JA]
———payment of benefits to individuals deported because of association with Nazi government of Germany (see H.R. 933), 13127 [22MY]
———protect beneficiaries under health care programs (see H.R. 1370, 1868), 4229 [28FE], 7235 [2AP]
———restrict time period a penalty for late enrollment can be imposed (see H.R. 2450), 11291 [9MY]
———reverse poverty rate among children and elderly (see H.R. 2585), 18515 [10JY]
———waiting period for terminal illness shall not be applicable (see H.R. 580), 5584 [19MR]
Social Security Administration: establish as independent agency (see H.R. 825, 3470), 6367 [26MR], 25496 [1OC]
Social Security Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 300), 22686 [1AU]
South Africa: ban new investments (see H.R. 632), 1878 [6FE]
———deny foreign tax credit (see H.R. 1134), 6367 [26MR]
———opposition to system of apartheid (see H.R. 1460), 7239 [2AP]
———prohibit Smithsonian Institution loans and investments (see H.R. 2567), 16413 [19JN]
Soviet Jewry: sense of House relative to Solidarity Sunday (see H. Res. 127), 10024 [1MY]
Soviet Union: agreement for strict mutual and verifiable limitations on space weapons (see H.J. Res. 252), 19867 [22JY]
———allow Semyon Gluzman and family to emigrate to Israel (see H.J. Res. 270), 11293 [9MY]
———direct President to begin talks to establish student exchange for peace programs (see H.J. Res. 336), 20264 [24JY]
———expansion of nuclear forces (see H. Con. Res. 176), 26482 [7OC]
———provide Samantha Smith Memorial Exchange and Scholarship Program to promote youth exchanges with Soviet Union (see H.R. 3830), 36766 [16DE]
Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children: release the remaining money appropriated (see H. Con. Res. 146), 11292 [9MY]
Sports: stability in location of professional franchises (see H.R. 751, 885), 1147 [28JA], 1385 [31JA]
Square dance: designate as the national folk dance (see H.J. Res. 316), 27828 [17OC]
Student loans: restrict legislation which would limit eligibility for, or access to, aid (see H. Res. 131), 10696 [7MY]
Supplemental compensation program: phase out (see H.R. 1866), 7235 [2AP]
Tariff Act: apply countervailing duties to resource input subsidies (see H.R. 2451), 11291 [9MY]
Taxation: allow investment credit by certain religious communities (see H.R. 1723), 6365 [26MR]
———changes relative to real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 2571), 12821 [21MY]
———deductions for elimination of architectural transportation barriers for handicapped and elderly (see H.R. 1458), 5044 [7MR]
———eligibility of foreign-earned income (see H.R. 1955), 7495 [3AP]
———establish rules regulatory of certain tax credits and deductions of electric utilities (see H.R. 3018), 19525 [17JY]
———incentives for establishment of statewide insurance pools (see H.R. 1770), 15500 [12JN]
———method of payment on distilled spirits (see H.R. 2274), 17913 [27JN]
———reform internal revenue laws (see H.R. 3838), 33842 [3DE]
———repeal contemporaneous recordkeeping (see H.R. 1869), 7235 [2AP]
———revise and extend targeted jobs credit (see H.R. 983), 10695 [7MY]
———sense of Congress relative to payments to Presidential Election Campaign Fund (see H. Con. Res. 169), 17520 [26JN]
———simplify imputed interest rules (see H.R. 2475), 11760 [14MY]
———treatment of business development companies (see H.R. 1658), 5986 [21MR]
———treatment of commercial airline pilots (see H.R. 2399), 10694 [7MY]
Tobacco: establish initiative respecting dangers of smokeless (see H.R. 3510), 27828 [17OC]
———labeling for smokeless products and advertisements (see H.R. 2950), 21632 [30JY]
Trade Agreements Program: restore balance in international and improve operations (see H.R. 3035), 25050 [26SE]
U.S. Commission on Elections, Philippines: establish (see H.R. 3730), 32215 [18NO]
Unemployment: consolidated program of extended compensation (see H.R. 1072), 2290 [7FE]
Unemployment compensation: extend Federal supplemental (see H.R. 890), 1385 [31JA]
VA: adjudication of claims for benefits (see H.R. 585), 826 [22JA]
———designate Adam Benjamin, Jr., Outpatient Clinic, Crown Point, IN (see H.R. 1361), 5048 [7MR]
———exempt payments for service-connected disabilities from taxation (see H. Con. Res. 69), 10521 [6MY]
Very Special Arts U.S.A. Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 204), 10262 [2MY]
Veterans: allow totally disabled to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 3732), 31515 [12NO]
———presumption of service connection of posttraumatic stress disorders during Vietnam era (see H.R. 362), 4299 [4MR]
———remarriage of surviving spouse after age 60 shall not result in termination of compensation (see H.R. 480), 1315 [30JA]
War Powers Act: make rules governing uses of Armed Forces (see H.R. 1304), 3949 [27FE]
Wheeler, John P., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2591), 31887 [14NO]
Women: economic equity (see H.R. 2472), 11686 [13MY]
Women's History Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 50), 459 [7JA]
World Food Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 172), 25496 [1OC]
Yadgar, Nassim and Linda: relief (see H.R. 2043), 15593 [13JN]
Year of Social Security: designate (see H.J. Res. 1), 21632 [30JY]
Youth: establish part-time school year and full-time summer employment for disadvantaged (see H.R. 671), 19526 [17JY]
Books
``How To Make Nuclear Weapons Obsolete,'' Robert Jastrow, 27330
Brochures
Enjoy 6 Tax-Deductible Days in Nassau or Acapulco or Zurich—And Discover How To Make Your Assets as Safe as Gold, 3068
Decisions
Percentage depletion allowances: Supreme Court, 10588
Descriptions
High Technology Active Business Act (H.R. 3146), 22910
Documents
Federal Government Adoption of Common Computer Users, 23473
General Electric: General Electric Tax and Accounting Department, 36786
Pierre Par La Mer Corporate Complex, Vero Beach, FL, 19547
Elected to
Committee on the District of Columbia, ***** [30JA], 1272 [4FE]
Committee on Ways and Means, ***** [30JA], 1693 [4FE]
Factsheets
Unemployment Insurance Administrative Cost Improvement Act (H.R. 1143), 2841
Unemployment—Provide for 3-Year Demonstration Projects in Two States (H.R. 759), 1152
Interviews
Roger Mahony speaks out—faith isn't faith if you've got the answer on a videocassette, Robert Scheer and Tim Rutten, Los Angeles (CA) Times, 32884
Letters
Chemical weapons production: Charles C. Flowerree, 15812
Comparable worth: JoAnn S. Ainsworth, 1099
Ocean Research and Education Society Sail and Study Semester: by, 25040 [26SE]
———Laurance R. Lee, 25039 [26SE]
Pierre Par La Mer resort: Vero Beach, FL, 19547
Social Security underpayment of beneficiaries: Martha A. McSteen, 850
Tax deductions for overseas seminars on U.S. tax avoidance: Tom E. Persky, 3069
Willie Mae Thompson, tribute, 31813
Memorandums
Aircraft Programs Support: C.A. Easterling, 14237
Motor Vehicle Fuel Standards: Library of Congress, 4558
Sec. 457 Pension Program: Library of Congress, 22768
Pamphlets
Assessing Tax Reform, Henry J. Aaron and Harvey Galper, 14229
Remarks by, on
Aeronautics: airplane crashes, 25220
AFDC: improve opportunities for self-sufficiency among pregnant adolescents (H.R. 1081), 2309
Aged: underpayment of Social Security title II OAS beneficiaries, 34042
Agriculture: farm debt crisis, 25226
———jojoba tax shelter elimination (H.R. 726), 1104
Alameda, CA: Naval Air Rework Facility, tribute, 14237
Alameda County, CA: John J. Meehan, tribute, 27433
———proposed Camp Parks land sale (H.R. 2847), 17013
Arms control: negotiations, 26099
———nuclear test ban treaty, 26518
———U.S./U.S.S.R. Geneva summit, 32605
Atomic energy: formation of national policy on fusion energy, 621
Banks and banking: individual retirement accounts, 7711
Base Broadening Tax Act: enact (H.R. 1377), 4237
Boeing Corp.: Dept. of Defense billing practices, 4710
Budget: changes in spending and revenue provisions (H.R. 3128), 22754
———changes in spending and revenue provisions (H.R. 3128), concur with Senate amendments, 38366 [19DE]
———deficit, 2844
———deficit reduction proposals, 30157
———revising for fiscal year 1985 and setting forth for 1986-88 (H. Con. Res. 152), 13041
———sequestering portion of the Gramm-Rudman amendment impact on student financial aid, 31226
———setting forth congressional for fiscal 1986-88, and revising for fiscal 1985 (S. Con. Res. 32), provide for reconciliation (S. 1730), 35813
Business: deny tax deductions for overseas seminars on U.S. tax avoidance (H.R. 1228), 3068
———eliminate minimum tax to start high technology company (H.R. 2528), 12207
———foreign tax havens, 22936
———impact of tax reform proposals, 37186
Caribbean region: basin initiative countries to share tax information (H.R. 5558), 7685
Chemical weapons: funding, 16373, 16374 [19JN]
———production, 15812
Cigarettes: emergency extension of excise tax (H.R. 3981), 37845, 37846, 37847 [18DE]
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act: amend (H.R. 2817), 34666 [5DE]
Congressional Record: revise and extend remarks, 11290 [9MY]
Continued Access to Group Health Insurance Act: enact (H.R. 21), 29063
Cosponsorship: removal from H.R. 236, ***** [7MR]
———withdrawal from H.R. 236 and H.R. 528, 8014 [16AP]
Crime: deny business deduction for restitution in fraud cases (H.R. 2473), 11695
Crude Oil Windfall Profit Tax Act: revise issuing notices of deficiency and determining judicial review of oil item issues (H.R. 898), 1640
Defense procurement: reform, 17115, 17116 [25JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1872), 16373, 16374 [19JN], 17115, 17116 [25JN]
———contract expense whistleblowing, 7702
———contractor billing practices, 4710
———procurement policies, 8778
———SALT II adherence, 15228
Dept. of the Treasury: tax reform proposals, 11901
———tax seizure property (H.R. 724), 1108
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3036), conference report, 30983
Dept. of Transportation: investigate airplane accidents and incidents (H.J. Res. 66), 505
———investigate and identify causes of midair collisions, near misses, and crashes (H.J. Res. 66), 10404
Dublin, CA: John Abranches, tribute, 28228
Earthquakes: engineering research to establish resistant structures (H.R. 1144), 16752
———establish research and experimental test facility, 2345
———occurrence, 8770
Economic conditions: impact of foreign trade deficit, 26822
Economic Equity Act: enact (H.R. 2472), 11909
Emergency Farm Credit Act: enact (H.R. 1035), 3875
Employment: displaced workers, 32581
———taxation of fringe benefits, 617
———worker options in the use of insurance and retraining (H.R. 758), 1162
Environment: National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, 8783
ERISA: require coverage under group health for certain spouses, former spouses, and dependent children (H.R. 21), 11909
Europe: agricultural imports, 25226
European Community: enlargement to include Spain and Portugal, 25226
———impact of enlargement on international trade, 19273
Federal Agency Diet Act: enact, 7691
Federal contractors: pay fair share of taxes (H.R. 2214), 9367
Federal employees: whistleblower incentives, 7747
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (H.R. 8), 20071
FEMA: plans to respond to a major earthquake, 16752
Firearms: regulation of armor-piercing ammunition, 36955
Foreign relations: U.S./Soviet fusion energy cooperative agreement, 32605
Foreign trade: deficit, 26822
———U.S. and Japanese, 26822
Foster Care, Adoption Assistance, and Child Welfare Amendments: enact (H.R. 2810), 16441
General Dynamics Corp.: Dept. of Defense billing practices, 4710
Government: public debt interest paid to foreigners, 5924
Government spending: reduce, 30489
GSA: annual meeting of Federal Government computer users (H.J. Res. 383), 23473
H.R. 236: removal from cosponsorship, ***** [7MR]
———withdrawal from cosponsorship, 8014 [16AP]
H.R. 528: withdrawal from cosponsorship, 8014 [16AP]
Hayward, CA: Eden Express Restaurant tribute for handicapped training, 15999
———La Familia Counseling Service anniversary, 24036
———Police Department accreditation, 11905
Hazardous waste disposal: superfund tax, 34666 [5DE]
Health: freedom of choice in benefit plan selection (H.R. 1375), 4244
———group insurance plans for women and children, 512
———Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Program VA softwear system, 22996
———patients not treated because they cannot pay, 35813
High Technology Active Business Act: enact (H.R. 3146), 22041
International Security and Development Cooperation Act: enact (H.R. 1555), 18594
International trade: impact of European Community enlargement (H.J. Res. 341), 19273
———Japan, 34052
———U.S. and Japanese, 22924
IRS: use of charitable contribution tax deduction by research organizations, 25039
Japan: subsidy of small exporters, 34052
———trade deficits, 7760
———U.S. trade deficit, 22924
Jews: Aristides de Sousa Mendez, tribute, 28228
Labor-Management Notification and Consultation Act: enact (H.R. 1616), 32581
Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act: enact (H.R. 3132), 36955
Lisbon, Portugal: Aristides de Sousa Mendez, tribute, 28228
London, England: American Bar Association Convention, 19752
Medicaid and Medicare Patient and Program Protection Act: enact (H.R. 1369), 4161
Medicare: 8 cents of 16-cent cigarette excise tax to go to trust fund, 508
———16 cent cigarette excise tax to trust fund (H.R. 236), 2832
———diagnostic related group payments, 29828 [31OC]
———preventive health care reimbursement demonstration projects (H.R. 2368), 10497
Medicare and Medicaid Patient and Program Protection Act: enact (H.R. 1868), 13980, 13981 [4JN]
Medicare Payment Reform and Health Care Improved Access Act: enact (H.R. 3210), 22754
Military installations: authorize certain construction (H.R. 1409), 27586 [16OC]
Motor Vehicle Information and Conservation Standards Act: correct problems (H.R. 1425), 4558
Motor vehicles: corporate average fuel economy standards, 19756
———efficiency standards, 11617
———tax on manufacturers which produce gas guzzler automobiles outside the U.S. and Canada (H.R. 3786), 32490
Navy: diesel powered submarines, 13707
Nuclear weapons: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, 25517
———prevent testing (H.J. Res. 3), 26518
———test ban, 25517
Oakland, CA: Tish Sommers, tribute, 29063
———Willie M. Thompson, tribute, 31813
Oil and gas leases: percentage depletion shall not be allowable, 10587
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act: enact (H.R. 3500), Senate action, 38357 [19DE]
Pensions: deferred compensation option under sec. 457 for State and local employees (H.R. 3208), 22768
Personal explanation, 3528 [26FE]
Petroleum: increasing imports, 12699
———reserves, 11617
Point of order, 37847 [18DE]
Point Reyes National Seashore, CA: designate as Phillip Burton Wilderness (H.R. 1373), 7144
Portugal: joining European Community, 25226
Poverty: health patients not treated because they cannot pay, 35813
Power resources: crooked deals in alternative energy, 14825
———formation of national fusion energy policy (H.J. Res. 155), 32605
———fusion energy policy, 2338
Public debt: increase statutory limit (H.J. Res. 372), conference report, 30157
———interest paid to foreigners, 5924
Real estate: transfer tax, 10387
Research: earthquake-resistant structures, 24811
Sec. of HHS: medicare reimbursement demonstration projects for preventive health care, 10497
Sec. of the Treasury: statutory notice of deficiency regarding Tax Court (H.R. 727), 1102
Social Security: accelerate removal of trust funds from unified budget (H.R. 1376), 4240
———budget reconciliation relative to certain health care programs, 29871 [31OC]
———underpayment of beneficiaries, 850
———underpayment of title II OAS beneficiaries, 34042
Social Security Act: amend (H.R. 1868), 13980, 13981 [4JN]
Soviet Union: arms control negotiations, 26099
———Geneva summit with U.S., 32605
———nuclear test ban, 25517
Spain: joining European Community, 25226
Spanish Americans: La Familia Counseling Service, Hayward, CA, anniversary, 24036
Special Trade Management Act: enact (H.J. Res. 238), 26822
Sports: eliminate tax subsidies for franchise relocation (H.R. 3092), 20863
———tax treatment of facilities (H.R. 2629), 13864
State and local governments: discretionary grants for specific programs to combat crime relative to controlled substances (H.R. 3972), 37509
Tax Reform Act: enact (H.R. 3838), 35836
Taxation: banking lobby successes, 28010
———business expense deduction for conventions, 19752
———deductions for tobacco product promotional expenses (H.R. 3950), 36759
———deny a business expense deduction for amounts paid regarding fraud (H.R. 2529), 12201
———exemption of fringe benenfits, 617
———foreign havens, 22936
———health resort fraud, 19546
———motor vehicle corporate average fuel economy standards, 20712
———reforms, 12982
———travel expenses for temporary jobs (H.R. 1927), 7542
———treatment of sports facilities (H.R. 2629), 13864
———use of charitable contribution deduction by research organizations, 25039
Terrorism: combat State-supported (H.R. 725), 1131
———use by governments, 18594
Tobacco: tax deductions for tobacco product promotional expenses (H.R. 3950), 36759
U.S.-flag airlines: promotion of U.S. products to qualify for Federal employee business under the Fly America Act (H.R. 2848), 17015
Unemployment: provide for 3-year demonstration projects in two States (H.R. 759), 1151
Unemployment Insurance Administrative Cost Improvement Act: enact (H.R. 1143), 2840
Urban areas: enterprise zone legislation, 2054
VA: Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Program softwear system, 22996
———Vietnam veterans' agent orange problem, 19263
Vero Beach, FL: Pierre Par La Mer health resort tax fraud, 19546
Votes: position on missed, 3528 [26FE]
Water: stormwater overflow, 20071
Water Quality Renewal Act: enact (H.R. 8), 20071
Women: Tish Sommers, tribute, 29063
Remarks in House relative to
Congressional Record: revise and extend remarks, 436 [3JA], 596 [7JA], 1146 [28JA], 1384 [31JA], 1869 [6FE], 2287 [7FE], 2413 [19FE], 2678 [20FE], 3948 [27FE], 4227 [28FE], 6468 [27MR], 7234 [2AP], 7493 [3AP], 7609 [4AP], 8759 [22AP], 9295 [24AP], 10260 [2MY], 10511 [6MY], 11684 [13MY], 11759 [14MY], 12007 [15MY], 12558 [20MY], 12819 [21MY], 13434 [23MY], 13887 [3JN], 14056 [4JN], 14653 [6JN], 15213 [11JN], 15878 [17JN], 16412 [19JN], 16579 [20JN], 16942 [24JN], 17115 [25JN], 19227 [16JY], 19524 [17JY], 19699 [18JY], 20136 [23JY], 20677 [25JY], 21935 [31JY], 22679 [1AU], 22893 [4SE], 23426 [11SE], 23911 [17SE], 25047 [26SE], 25494 [1OC], 26689 [8OC], 27161 [10OC], 27419 [11OC], 27827 [17OC], 28131 [21OC], 30197 [1NO], 30993 [7NO], 31513 [12NO], 31635 [13NO], 32462 [19NO], 32640 [20NO], 33840 [3DE], 34666 [5DE], 35786 [10DE], 36762 [16DE], 37486 [17DE]
Special order: granted, 10510 [6MY], 11759 [14MY], 24811 [24SE], 25046 [26SE], 26107 [3OC], 30492 [5NO], 32616 [20NO], 36762 [16DE]
Reports
Binary Chemical Munitions: Chemical Warfare Review Commission (excerpts), 16373 [19JN]
Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control (Select), 2413 [19FE]
Committee on Ways and Means, 597 [7JA]
Earthquakes—5-Year Plan: National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, 8783
Foreign Travel Expenditures, 597 [7JA], 2413 [19FE]
Information Gap 3-3: Grace Commission, 23473
Justus McKinstry Procurement Practices (1863), 8778
Recommendations Regarding Notices of Deficiency and Determining Judicial Review of Oil Item Issues (H.R. 898): GAO, 1640
Statements
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Verification: Representative Hyde, 26518
Geneva Negotiating Team's Efforts Relative to Nuclear Weapons: Representative Hyde, 26518
Sequestering Portion of the Gramm-Rudman Amendment Will Hurt Student Financial Aid (sundry), 31226
Summaries
Foster Care, Adoption Assistance, and Child Welfare Amendments (H.R. 2810), 16442
Medicaid and Medicare Patient and Program Protection Act (H.R. 1369), 4161
Why the United States Must Reform Its Tax System, 14229
Tables
Borrowing to fund your IRA, 7711
Defense Contract Audit Agency survey of public relations costs, 4711
Motor vehicle fuel economy standards, 4558
Tax avoidance seminar dates and fees, 3068
Texts of
H.J. Res. 383, GSA annual meeting of Federal Government computer users, 23474
H.R. 2214, Federal contractors to pay fair share of taxes, 9368
H.R. 2368, medicare reimbursement demonstration projects for preventive health care, 10498 [6MY]
H.R. 2528, eliminate minimum tax to start high technology company, 12207
H.R. 2529, deny a business expense tax deduction for amounts paid regarding fraud, 12201
H.R. 3146, High Technology Active Business Act, 22042
Joint Resolution regarding fusion energy policy, 2338
National policy formation on fusion energy, 614
Real estate transfer tax, 10387
Resolution to establish earthquake research and experimental test facility, 2345
Taxation of employee fringe benefits, 617
Tributes
Abranches, John, 28228
Baumgardner, Tim, 19263
Belchenko, Yuri, 35817
Close, Joe, 22940
de Sousa Mendez, Aristides, 28228
Downey, Terry, 8788
Laird, Ralph, 15996
Meehan, John J., 27433
Pano, Dmitri, 35817
Sommers, Tish, 29063
Sweeney, Neil, 15989
Thompson, Willie M., 31813
Tillman, Charles A., 7730
Weir, Benjamin, 12695