ACKERMAN, GARY L. (a Representative from New York)

Addresses

Founders' Day Service at Hebrew Union College: Hyman Bookbinder, 5780 [6AP]

Amendments offered by, to

Foreign relations: enhance and authorize appropriations for foreign assistance programs (H.R. 2655), 12937 [22JN]

Appointments

Committee on Foreign Affairs (H. Res. 39), 244 [19JA]

Committee on Hunger (Select), 3674 [8MR]

Committee on Post Office and Civil Service (H. Res. 39), 244 [19JA]

Conferee: H.R. 1487, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 23402 [5OC]

———H.R. 2461, Dept. of Defense appropriations, 20955 [20SE]

———H.R. 3299, budget reconciliation, 25093 [18OC]

———H.R. 3611, International Narcotics Control Act, 29887 [17NO]

Delegation to ceremonies commemorating the 200th anniversary of implementation of the Constitution, 7594 [27AP]

Articles and editorials

Booksellers in Chains, William Safire, New York (NY) Times, 2230 [21FE]

Don't Give in to Calls To Suppress Books, USA Today, 2231 [21FE]

Freedom of Speech—Salman Rushdie Threat Effect on Booksellers, Pete Hamill, New York (NY) Post, 2229 [21FE]

Judge Me by What I Can Do, Michael Chatoff, National Law Journal, 31830 [11DE]

Let's Tear Off Their Hoods, Senator Bayh, Newsweek (magazine), 8854 [10MY]

No Blank Check for El Salvador, New York (NY) Times, 5176 [22MR]

Out, Out, Brief Hope, A.M. Rosenthal, New York (NY) Times, 26352 [26OC]

Queens Profile of Thomas White, Newsday, 5907 [10AP]

Republicans Rue Mecham's Return—Arizonan's Maneuvers Embarrassing National Party Leaders, T.R. Reid, Washington (DC) Post, 4467 [15MR]

Teaching Readin' Is Right in Public School 205, Jack Leahy, New York (NY) News, 4002 [9MR]

Two Experts Fault O'Connor for Letter—Justice Said to Misquote Court Rulings on Christianity of U.S., Al Kamen, Washington (DC) Post, 4467 [15MR]

When Governments Ignore Cries for Help, Jeanne J. Kirkpatrick, New York (NY) Post, 20926 [19SE]

Why Kohl Is Right, Strobe Talbot, Time (magazine), 9022 [11MY]

Why Seoul Has a Bias Against Israel, Willy Stern, Los Angeles (CA) Herald Examiner, 4705 [16MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced by

Capitol Police: age and service requirements relative to retirement (see H.R. 3142), 19328 [4AU]

Drug abuse: funding from drug forfeiture funds for State education and treatment programs (see H.R. 1041), 2550 [22FE]

Executive departments: restrictions over drug testing (see H.R. 763), 1393 [2FE]

Federal employees: continuation of the performance management and recognition system (see H.R. 2886), 14693 [13JY]

———overseas allowances (see H.R. 3612), 28017 [8NO]

———payment processes relative to insurance (see H.R. 1805), 6329 [12AP]

———performance management and recognition system (see H.R. 3282), 20647 [18SE]

———thrift fund investment contributions (see H.R. 2514), 10442 [31MY]

Gelb, Lea, and family: relief (see H.R. 2441), 9996 [22MY]

Health: increase supply of professional nurses and educational assistance (see H.R. 2111), 7542 [26AP]

Mass transit: use of funds for schoolbus transportation (see H.R. 2753), 13621 [27JN]

Obeid, Abdul: extradition from Israel (see H. Con. Res. 183), 18189 [2AU]

Pensions: inflation adjustment of income limitations in retirement savings plans (see H.R. 3141), 19328 [4AU]

Sudan: famine relief (see H. Con. Res. 58), 2799 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor

Aeronautics: corporate acquisitions of air carriers (see H.R. 2321), 11243 [7JN]

———liability for emergency medical care by licensed physicians on commercial aircraft (see H.R. 676), 1149 [27JA]

———limit duty time for flight attendants (see H.R. 638), 9408 [16MY]

———prohibit smoking on certain scheduled passenger flights (see H.R. 160), 13961 [29JN]

———transportation bankruptcy plans (see H.R. 1292), 14076 [11JY]

Africa: assistance for famine recovery and development (see H.R. 1510), 11243 [7JN]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: amend (see H.R. 1432), 11604 [13JN]

Aged: employment in providing child care for low-income families (see H.R. 1816), 6330 [12AP]

———mental health (see H.R. 111), 327 [20JA]

Agriculture: grazing fees for domestic livestock (see H.R. 775), 17096 [31JY]

———raising of calves for veal (see H.R. 84), 198 [4JA]

Air pollution: amend provisions relative to acid deposition (see H.R. 1470), 4488 [16MR]

———reduce exposure to indoor contaminants (see H.R. 1530), 16565 [27JY]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 39), 104 [3JA]

———Exxon Corp. oil spill cleanup extension (see H. Res. 219), 19783 [7SE]

Aliens: grounds for exclusion and deportation (see H.R. 1280), 3567 [7MR]

———immigration status for service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 639), 346 [24JA]

———public assistance (see H.R. 2248), 8207 [4MY]

American Conservation and Youth Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 717), 1203 [31JA]

American Heritage Trust: establish (see H.R. 876), 2800 [27FE]

Angola: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 203), 22068 [27SE]

Animal Welfare Act: amend (see H.R. 2345), 13624 [27JN]

———amend to include mice, rats, and birds (see H.R. 2766), 13622 [27JN]

Animals: dog racing and training (see H.R. 578), 1153 [27JA]

Anti-Drug Abuse Act: funding authorization (see H. Res. 129), 6457 [13AP]

———supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 705), 2902 [28FE]

Armed Forces: permit recordings of military bands to be sold commercially (see H.R. 2800), 15160 [19JY]

———posthumous citizenship procedures for aliens who die on active service (see H.R. 150), 2071 [9FE]

———prohibit discrimination by creditors (see H.R. 989), 6458 [13AP]

———prohibit user fees for outpatients at military facilities (see H.R. 1296), 6806 [17AP]

———tax treatment of certain deductions of National Guard and Reserve personnel (see H.R. 1875), 8074 [3MY]

Arms control: export of chemical and biological weapons (see H.R. 3033), 28336 [9NO]

———renounce first use of nuclear weapons (see H.J. Res. 46), 6806 [17AP]

Artists: collective bargaining for employers and performers in the live performing arts (see H.R. 2025), 14694 [13JY]

Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3677), 29604 [16NO]

Baltic Freedom Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 184), 11243 [7JN]

Banks and banking: deposit fee (see H. Con. Res. 41), 2072 [9FE]

———disclosure of interest rates payable and fees assessable to deposit accounts (see H.R. 736), 1204 [31JA]

———extend period for issuing mortgage bonds and credit certificates (see H.R. 1200), 3692 [8MR]

Basic Health Benefits for All Americans Act: enact (see H.R. 1845), 10243 [25MY]

Batteries: recycling and disposal of lead-acid and dry-cell batteries (see H.R. 2853), 14075 [11JY]

Birth control: extend family planning program (see H.R. 930), 5379 [4AP]

Black Lung Benefits Act: permit certain coal miners to have claims reviewed (see H.R. 2050), 6881 [18AP]

Budget: balance (see H.R. 110), 13623 [27JN]

———improve Federal process (see H.R. 1398), 13846 [28JN]

Buffalo, NY: host the 1993 summer World University Games (see H. Con. Res. 99), 8711 [9MY]

Bulgaria: condemning treatment of the Turkish minority (see H. Con. Res. 154), 17097 [31JY]

Caribbean nations: establish a scholarship program (see H.R. 890), 1745 [7FE]

———promote economic growth and development (see H.R. 1240), 3242 [2MR]

Census: exempt Federal annuitants or former military personnel who assist in the decennial count from offsets relative to pay and other benefits (see H.R. 1860), 14076 [11JY]

———improve the historical undercount of the poor and minorities and the overall accuracy (see H.R. 526), 1398 [2FE]

———require certain detailed tabulations relating to Asian Americans and Pacific islanders in decennial (see H.R. 289), 1152 [27JA]

Centers for Metal Casting Competitiveness Research: establish (see H.R. 1243), 9408 [16MY]

Central America: refocus foreign assistance on health, nutrition, and education levels (see H. Con. Res. 145), 11301 [8JN]

Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 141), 12494 [20JN]

Chemical warfare: nonproliferation of chemical, biological, and toxin weapons (see H.R. 2426), 10243 [25MY]

———prohibit production of weapons (see H.R. 545), 1398 [2FE]

———sanctions against certain countries (see H.R. 696), 2072 [9FE]

———support Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons (see H.R. 237), 5171 [22MR]

Children: determination of custody in spouse abuse cases (see H. Con. Res. 172), 31246 [21NO]

———eliminate preventable deaths and disabling illness through international collaboration (see H. Res. 120), 7614 [27AP]

China, People's Republic of: immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 2966), 19333 [4AU]

———opposition to loans or assistance by international banking agencies (see H. Res. 178), 12493 [20JN]

———populace efforts toward democracy (see H. Con. Res. 132), 10243 [25MY]

———readjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 2712), 12809 [21JN]

———restrict exports of defense articles for use in Tibet (see H.R. 2002), 6805 [17AP]

———suspend most favored nation treatment and OPIC operations (see H.R. 2613), 12810 [21JN]

Civil liberties: equal rights for men and women (see H.J. Res. 1), 105 [3JA]

Clean Air Act: national air quality standards (see H.R. 2323), 8914 [11MY]

———ozone protection (see H.R. 2699), 12808 [21JN]

Clean Water Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 369), 15159 [19JY]

Coast Guard: bicentennial (see H.J. Res. 265), 12181 [15JN]

———bicentennial medals (see H.R. 509), 22875 [3OC]

Coins and coinage: modernize (see H.R. 505), 265 [19JA]

Collective bargaining: building and construction industry (see H.R. 931), 23414 [5OC]

Colleges: information on student-athlete graduation relative to Federal financing (see H.R. 1454), 20403 [13SE]

Colombia: restrict exports of firearms and other munitions items (see H.R. 3817), 31243 [21NO]

———support of Congress for citizens (see H. Con. Res. 194), 20775 [19SE]

Commission on International Security and Satellite Monitoring: establish (see H.R. 1574), 5516 [5AP]

Commission on National Service Opportunities: establish (see H.R. 717), 1203 [31JA]

Committee on Children, Youth, and Families (Select): establish (see H. Res. 33), 2072 [9FE]

Committee on Hunger (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 20), 107 [3JA]

Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control (Select): establish (see H. Res. 23), 1153 [27JA]

Consumers: prevent abuse by credit repair organizations (see H.R. 56), 7649 [1MY]

Container industry: refund value for certain beverage containers (see H.R. 586), 326 [20JA]

Copyrights: protection of industrial designs of useful articles (see H.R. 3017), 16428 [26JY]

Country Music Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 401), 21591 [26SE]

Courts: child custody litigation (see H.R. 2952), 31245 [21NO]

———due process and equal protection of the laws in guardianship proceedings (see H.R. 1702), 9996 [22MY]

———immunity from personal civil liability relative to volunteers working on behalf of nonprofit organizations and Government entities (see H.R. 911), 13623 [27JN]

CPSC: improve (see H.R. 1762), 11452 [12JN]

———labeling of certain toys (see H.R. 1008), 3568 [7MR]

Crime and criminals: data on crimes manifesting prejudice based on race, religion, homosexuality, or heterosexuality (see H.R. 1048), 2550 [22FE]

———establish penalties for retaliation against congressional witnesses (see H.R. 2995), 16201 [25JY]

———international narcotics production and trafficking (see H.R. 3611), 28017 [8NO]

———mandatory minimum sentence for unlawful possession of a firearm (see H.R. 2529), 13846 [28JN]

———penalties for use of semiautomatic firearm or short-barrelled shotgun during a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime (see H.R. 1654), 6458 [13AP]

———program for local rape prevention and control projects (see H.R. 2288), 16203 [25JY]

Cyprus: U.N. peace initiatives (see H. Con. Res. 205), 22292 [28SE]

Deaf Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 140), 2070 [9FE]

Decade of the Brain: designate (see H.J. Res. 174), 6333 [12AP]

Defense contractors: Federal assistance to areas heavily dependent (see H.R. 2852), 19333 [4AU]

Dept. of Defense: Federal assistance for economic stabilization of areas affected by defense base closings (see H.R. 699), 5171 [22MR]

———schedule for B-2 bomber project (see H.R. 1337), 9651 [18MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish an Office for Environment, Safety, and Health (see H.R. 3527), 28846 [14NO]

Dept. of Environmental Protection: establish (see H.R. 534), 10160 [24MY]

Dept. of Labor: access to public employment and job training demonstration program (see H.R. 2530), 15850 [24JY]

———make grants to public housing agencies and for training for literacy and employment skills (see H.R. 916), 1746 [7FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: issuance of Drug War Bonds (see H.R. 2972), 24235 [12OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: family services for married veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 1931), 7614 [27AP]

———procedural rights for claims for benefits (see H.R. 3343), 24235 [12OC]

———recruitment and retention of nurses (see H.R. 1199), 4489 [16MR]

Developing countries: encourage integration of women into development (see H.R. 951), 3101 [1MR]

———eradicate the worst aspects of poverty (see H.R. 594), 1688 [6FE]

———make efforts in drug interdiction a consideration in granting debt reduction loans (see H.R. 3439), 24130 [11OC]

Director of National Drug Control Policy: recognize and include as fully participating member of Cabinet (see H. Con. Res. 51), 5087 [21MR]

Diseases: acquired immune deficiency syndrome victim assistance (see H.R. 2954), 15436 [20JY]

———grants for treatment of Lyme disease (see H.R. 979), 15160 [19JY]

———improve education and programs relative to Alzheimer's disease (see H.R. 1490), 5516 [5AP]

Displaced Homemakers Employment Training and Self-Sufficiency Act: enact (see H.R. 3069), 24743 [16OC]

Doherty, Joseph P.: application for political asylum (see H. Con. Res. 62), 2901 [28FE]

Drug abuse: newsletter containing directories of State and local private programs of counseling, treatment and information (see H. Res. 206), 16429 [26JY]

———programs relative to intravenous substance abusers and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (see H.R. 706), 2269 [21FE]

———standards for the certification of laboratories engaged in testing (see H.R. 33), 6805 [17AP]

Earth Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 338), 14695 [13JY]

Earthquakes: improve effort to reduce hazards (see H.R. 3533), 29605 [16NO]

Eastern Airlines: restoration of full operations (see H. Res. 141), 10870 [6JN]

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 214), 5171 [22MR]

Ecology: environmental education and training (see H.R. 3684), 29605 [16NO]

———reduction of greenhouse gases (see H.J. Res. 207), 5517 [5AP]

Economically distressed communities: promoting growth (see H.R. 2079), 7434 [25AP]

Education: adult literacy (see H.R. 3123), 21590 [26SE]

———demonstration projects for students with dyslexia (see H.R. 1614), 5516 [5AP]

———demonstration projects to promote voluntary national service (see H.R. 1615), 10161 [24MY]

———national priority for science, mathematics, and technology (see H. Con. Res. 57), 8711 [9MY]

Education Day, U.S.A.: designate (see H.J. Res. 173), 5086 [21MR]

EEOC: investigate and determine Federal employee discrimination claims against the Government (see H.R. 1012), 8453 [8MY]

82d Airborne Division Association, Inc.: charter (see H.R. 82), 198 [4JA]

El Salvador: economic assistance (see H. Con. Res. 1), 106 [3JA]

———encourage a negotiated settlement to the civil war (see H. Con. Res. 213), 24234 [12OC]

———negotiated political settlement to civil war (see H. Con. Res. 48), 2072 [9FE]

———prohibit military assistance (see H.J. Res. 54), 5172 [22MR]

Elections: national standards for voter registration (see H.R. 17), 4201 [15MR]

———national voter registration procedures (see H.R. 2190), 20442 [14SE]

Emergency Medical Services Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 133), 1747 [7FE]

Employment: economic adjustment to realignments or reductions in defense or aerospace contracts, military facilities, and arms export (see H.R. 101), 199 [4JA]

———entitle family leave involving a birth, adoption, or serious health condition with protection of benefits (see H.R. 770), 1394 [2FE]

———extend targeted jobs credit (see H.R. 2098), 10869 [6JN]

———joint trusteeship of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 2664), 14476 [12JY]

———prevent potential abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace (see H.R. 2168), 19332 [4AU]

End to Hunger Education Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 341), 24814 [17OC]

Enterprise Zone Improvements Act: enact (see H.R. 6), 2901 [28FE]

EPA: data on toxic chemical emissions (see H.R. 1457), 4200 [15MR]

———municipal solid waste reduction programs (see H.R. 1804), 13962 [29JN]

———rules relative to composition of certain plastic articles (see H.R. 1439), 4199 [15MR]

FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), 1152 [27JA]

Fair Housing Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 216), 7545 [26AP]

FCC: compatibility standards for mobile radio systems for public safety (see H.R. 1072), 14076 [11JY]

———postpone effective date of certain financial syndication rules (see H.R. 2836), 22292 [28SE]

FDA: labeling requirement for food containing vegetable oils (see H.R. 1441), 7545 [26AP]

Federal Council on Women: establish (see H.R. 1187), 10242 [25MY]

Federal employees: Government contributions to health programs (see H.R. 2705), 12809 [21JN]

———participation in political process (see H.R. 20), 5274 [23MR]

Federal Employees Recognition Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 22), 2072 [9FE]

Firefighters: lump-sum disability payment (see H.R. 2870), 14474 [12JY]

Fire Safe Cigarette Act: enact (see H.R. 293), 1206 [31JA]

Fire Safety at Home Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 346), 23414 [5OC]

Firearms: mandatory background check and waiting period before the transfer of a handgun by a dealer (see H.R. 1660), 5338 [3AP]

———prohibit certain handguns (see H.R. 993), 6883 [18AP]

———prohibit importation of assault weapons and certain accessories (see H.R. 1154), 5086 [21MR]

———prohibit possession of certain semiautomatic shotguns and rifles (see H.R. 825), 2269 [21FE]

———restrictions on semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1190), 5086 [21MR]

———waiting period before the purchase of a handgun (see H.R. 467), 5515 [5AP]

Fish and fisheries: cease drift-net fishing in the South Pacific (see H. Con. Res. 214), 25239 [19OC]

Flight Attendant Safety Professionals' Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 186), 7437 [25AP]

Flying Tigers: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 180), 17096 [31JY]

Food: distribution of certain meats to charity and public agencies (see H.R. 2134), 7543 [26AP]

———inspection and labeling of fish and fish products (see H.R. 3155), 24743 [16OC]

———labeling (see H.R. 2051), 9408 [16MY]

Food industry: prohibit the use of the same vehicle for transportation of hazardous materials and food (see H.R. 2681, 3430), 15437 [20JY], 23739 [6OC]

Foreign Language Competence Act: enact (see H.R. 2188), 30408 [20NO]

Foreign relations: enhance and authorize appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 2655), 12179 [15JN]

Foreign Student Intern Program: establish (see H. Res. 57), 2555 [22FE]

Foreign trade: control the international ivory market to protect elephants (see H.R. 2172), 10243 [25MY]

———extend provisions relative to export of domestically produced crude oil (see H.R. 567), 1153 [27JA]

———product advertising to disclose the country of origin of product components (see H.R. 3359), 22068 [27SE]

———prohibit import of Australian kangaroos (see H.R. 1356), 4202 [15MR]

———prohibit the importation of goods produced abroad with child labor (see H.R. 2485), 14992 [18JY]

Forests and forestry: improve management in urban areas (see H.R. 2144), 10503 [1JN]

———tropical forest resources (see H.J. Res. 271), 11244 [7JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: commemorative coin for bicentennial of death (see H.R. 3056), 22875 [3OC]

Freedom of Choice Act: enact (see H.R. 3700), 30033 [17NO]

GAO: investigation on conditions of displaced Nicaraguans and Salvadorans (see H.R. 45), 16203 [25JY]

Gaucher's Disease Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 224), 5273 [23MR]

German-American Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 104), 13624 [27JN]

Global Warming Prevention Act: enact (see H.R. 1078), 2552 [22FE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see H.J. Res. 145), 3693 [8MR]

Guam: establish as a commonwealth (see H.R. 98), 28335 [9NO]

Handicapped: discrimination prohibition (see H.R. 2273), 8709 [9MY]

———telecommunications system for hearing- and speech-impaired individuals to access 911 emergency service (see H.R. 1690), 5513 [5AP]

Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, MO: addition (see H.R. 419), 2901 [28FE]

Hazardous substances: authorizing appropriations for consistency in transportation laws (see H.R. 3520), 25916 [25OC]

———improve transportation safety (see H.R. 2584), 14076 [11JY]

Head Start Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1374), 4032 [13MR]

Head Start Program: expansion (see H.R. 2217), 8916 [11MY]

Health: development of advanced technology prosthetic and orthotic devices (see H.R. 2919), 18189 [2AU]

———expanded services relative to children (see H.R. 1573), 6332 [12AP]

———improve emergency medical services and trauma care (see H.R. 436), 210 [4JA]

———national nutrition monitoring program (see H.R. 677), 1149 [27JA]

———preventive programs (see H.R. 2505), 21004 [20SE]

———recognize contribution of long-term care aides (see H. Res. 170), 13624 [27JN]

———restrictions relative to family planning programs (see H.R. 720), 1203 [31JA]

———States to require insurance providers to supply mammography coverage (see H. Con. Res. 197), 28846 [14NO]

Health insurance: coverage of workers relative to collective bargaining situation (see H. Con. Res. 77), 5517 [5AP]

Helsinki Human Rights Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 292), 13963 [29JN]

Higgins, William R.: execution in Lebanon (see H. Con. Res. 190), 19331 [4AU]

High School Reserve Officer Training Corps Recognition Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 123), 7649 [1MY]

Homeless: assistance (see H.R. 3789), 30407 [20NO]

———tax deduction when property is used to provide living quarters (see H.R. 1617), 11243 [7JN]

Homosexuals: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 655), 347 [24JA]

Hong Kong: separate foreign state for immigration purposes (see H.R. 2726), 14992 [18JY]

———support democracy and human rights (see H. Con. Res. 79), 4990 [20MR]

House of Representatives: define the type of adjournment that prevents the Presidential return of a bill (see H.R. 851), 1686 [6FE]

———establish scholars' gallery (see H. Res. 171), 11603 [13JN]

———official expenses allowance of Members available for printing (see H. Res. 206), 16429 [26JY]

———use of biodegradable food and beverage containers in the food service operations (see H. Res. 130), 9409 [16MY]

———voluntary expenditure limits and partial public financing of campaigns (see H.R. 14), 1397 [2FE]

Housing: alleviate homelessness by expanding and preserving supply of permanent, affordable, and decent (see H.R. 140), 269 [19JA]

———assist homeless and families displaced by domestic violence (see H.R. 2951), 31245 [21NO]

———development and preservation of rental housing for low- and moderate-income families (see H.R. 1005), 3244 [2MR]

———eligibility of displaced homemakers and single parents for Federal assistance for first-time home buyers (see H.R. 2615), 16565 [27JY]

———increase affordability for first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 3278), 24814 [17OC]

———insurance for certain mortgages for first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 812), 1396 [2FE]

———program of construction and revitalization of public housing (see H.R. 969), 2068 [9FE]

———rehabilitation and development of low- and moderate-income projects (see H.R. 1852), 6331 [12AP]

———safety and soundness of federally insured mortgage lending operations (see H.R. 3391), 24814 [17OC]

Humanitarian assistance: authorizing appropriations for health and child survival activities (see H.R. 2312), 13624 [27JN]

Hungary: opening of border (see H. Con. Res. 196), 24131 [11OC]

———promote democracy (see H.R. 3307), 21004 [20SE]

———scholarship program for students to study in the U.S. (see H.R. 3305), 21003 [20SE]

Illegal Dumping Prevention Act: enact (see H.R. 1281), 6332 [12AP]

Immigration: status of certain nurses (see H.R. 1507), 4989 [20MR]

Insurance: deduction for health insurance of self-employed individuals (see H.R. 694), 1150 [27JA]

Interagency Ground Water Research Committee: establish (see H.R. 2734), 19333 [4AU]

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development: debt service reductions in exchange for protection of tropical rain forests (see H. Con. Res. 44), 2555 [22FE]

Interstate commerce: destruction or injury of property (see H.R. 1515), 5083 [21MR]

Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 291), 28336 [9NO]

Iran: persecution of the Bahais (see H. Con. Res. 87), 16818 [28JY]

Ireland, Northern: fair employment incentives (see H.R. 156), 4201 [15MR]

———paramilitary groups and British security forces (see H.R. 3546), 26588 [31OC]

———U.S. business guidelines for equal employment opportunity (see H.R. 725), 1203 [31JA]

Irradiated food: prohibit implementation of certain regulations (see H.R. 2405), 9649 [18MY]

Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 392), 19330 [4AU]

Jewish Heritage Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 136), 2902 [28FE]

Job Corps: improve operation (see H.R. 2665), 15850 [24JY]

Johnson, Henry: relief (see H.R. 1157), 8073 [3MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: memorial in Washington, DC (see H.R. 937), 19557 [6SE]

Labeling: requirements relative to food or drink called lite or light (see H.R. 514), 2554 [22FE]

Labor: status of hiring practices for permanent replacement workers (see H.R. 2969), 15762 [21JY]

Labor unions: deny crewmember status to certain strikes and lockouts (see H.R. 285), 2269 [21FE]

———hiring of permanent replacement workers during a strike (see H.R. 1383), 4110 [14MR]

Latin America: impact of debt burden on drug production control (see H. Con. Res. 181), 17334 [1AU]

Law enforcement officers: lump-sum disability payment (see H.R. 2870), 14474 [12JY]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 158), 4202 [15MR]

Lithuanian Independence Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 149), 10162 [24MY]

Little League Baseball: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 123), 9407 [16MY]

Low Income Housing Preservation Act: enact (see H.R. 1057), 14475 [12JY]

Lyme Disease Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 138), 6806 [17AP]

Mantello, George: award congressional gold medal (see H.R. 2253), 12494 [20JN]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission: make permanent (see H.R. 1385), 4111 [14MR]

Medicaid: adoption and enforcement of certain guardianship laws (see H.R. 372), 207 [4JA]

———mammography coverage (see H.R. 3285), 28846 [14NO]

———reduce infant mortality (see H.R. 800), 8710 [9MY]

Medicare: access to quality health care for all U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2980), 15849 [24JY]

———adult day care (see H.R. 990), 31244 [21NO]

———amend provisions relative to terminology used in notices of nonpayment to certain physicians (see H.R. 3272), 24814 [17OC]

———coverage and payment for services of psychologists (see H.R. 774), 1394 [2FE]

———financing of certain benefit improvements (see H.R. 974), 2068 [9FE]

———mammography coverage (see H.R. 3286, 3701), 28846 [14NO], 30408 [20NO]

———payment for screening mammography (see H.R. 1471), 4488 [16MR]

Mental Illness Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 164), 2900 [28FE]

Middle East: anniversary of Egyptian-Israeli treaty (see H.J. Res. 187), 4033 [13MR]

Milk: modify price support program (see H.R. 2228), 12936 [22JN]

Miller, Dorris: relief (see H.R. 1158), 8073 [3MY]

Minimum wage: adjust (see H.R. 2), 4201 [15MR]

Minorities: admission of students to institutions of higher education (see H. Con. Res. 147), 21005 [20SE]

Motor vehicles: certain governmental use of vehicles that run on alcohol, natural gas, or electricity (see H.R. 2175), 7753 [2MY]

———equip schoolbuses with mirrors for unobstructed view under and alongside the vehicle (see H.R. 883), 11604 [13JN]

———investment tax credit for using clean-burning substances (see H.R. 2269), 14475 [12JY]

———restrictions on rental agencies relative to imposing liability and collision damage waivers (see H.R. 984), 2618 [23FE]

———revise safety standards for light trucks and multipurpose vehicles (see H.R. 3428), 23739 [6OC]

Mount Rushmore National Memorial: commemorative coins (see H.R. 1028), 14475 [12JY]

National Academy of Space, Science, and Technology: establish (see H.R. 2957), 19558 [6SE]

National Adoption Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 278), 9650 [18MY]

National Adult Immunization Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 244), 22069 [27SE]

National Affordable Housing Act: enact (see H.R. 1532), 8073 [3MY]

National Alcohol and Drug Treatment Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 217), 10243 [25MY]

National Alzheimer's Disease Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 185), 5945 [11AP]

National Arab American Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 241), 19558 [6SE]

National Association of Women Veterans, Inc.: recognize (see H.R. 3480), 26590 [31OC]

National Black American Inventors Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 220), 14695 [13JY]

National Check-Up Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 227), 12936 [22JN]

National Children's Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 132), 1747 [7FE]

National Culinary Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 121), 24744 [16OC]

National Day of Peace: designate (see H.J. Res. 95), 2554 [22FE]

National Diabetes Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 210), 6333 [12AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 320), 15161 [19JY]

National Down's Syndrome Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 209), 22744 [2OC]

National Drinking Water Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 134), 7437 [25AP]

National Drive for Life Weekend: designate (see H.J. Res. 257), 11244 [7JN]

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 429), 31246 [21NO]

National Family Caregivers Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 282), 10050 [23MY]

National Family Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 126), 19333 [4AU]

National Fire Fighters Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 389), 19559 [6SE]

National forests: cutting practice restraints (see H.R. 2406), 15437 [20JY]

National Former POW Recognition Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 364), 20442 [14SE]

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 94), 1688 [6FE]

National Guard: civilian technician positions relative to the competitive service (see H.R. 530), 2618 [23FE]

———grant same rights as Federal employees relative to adverse employment action (see H.R. 529), 2618 [23FE]

———wearing of military uniform while performing civilian services (see H.R. 581), 5085 [21MR]

National Headache and Jaw Joint Injuries Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 354), 19558 [6SE]

National Health Care Food Service Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 141), 22292 [28SE]

National Home Care Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 122), 9409 [16MY]

National Hospice Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 194), 5945 [11AP]

National Hostage Awareness Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 400), 20204 [12SE]

National Job Skills Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 195), 6333 [12AP]

National Journalism Education Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 206), 5517 [5AP]

National Korean War Veterans Recognition Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 130), 1747 [7FE]

National Law Enforcement Training Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 273), 13279 [23JN]

National Library Card Sign-Up Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 231), 10870 [6JN]

National Literacy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 277), 13279 [23JN]

National Military Families Recognition Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 385), 18671 [3AU]

National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 293), 16429 [26JY]

National Occupational Safety Awareness Week: enact (see H.J. Res. 378), 20404 [13SE]

National Older Americans Abuse Prevention Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 197), 8846 [10MY]

National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 112), 1205 [31JA]

National Osteoporosis Prevention Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 108), 1151 [27JA]

National Philanthropy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 230), 25615 [24OC]

National Pledge of Allegiance Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 253), 17335 [1AU]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 178), 9409 [16MY]

National Quality Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 204), 17097 [31JY]

National Railroad Passenger Corp.: disposal of untreated waste on tracks (see H.R. 3380), 25146 [18OC]

National Recycling Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 102), 4202 [15MR]

National Red Ribbon Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 373), 21591 [26SE]

National Respect for the Elderly Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 115), 2619 [23FE]

National School Lunch Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 177), 8916 [11MY]

National Scleroderma Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 274), 10870 [6JN]

National Senior Citizens Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 225), 5273 [23MR]

National Siblings of Disabled Persons Day (see H.J. Res. 386), 21591 [26SE]

National Spina Bifida Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 286), 14077 [11JY]

National Trauma Awareness Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 120), 6806 [17AP]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 255), 10051 [23MY]

National Week of Commitment to Helping the Homeless: designate (see H.J. Res. 215), 5380 [4AP]

National Week of Outreach to the Rural Disabled: designate (see H.J. Res. 146), 18189 [2AU]

National Weight Loss Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 192), 5684 [6AP]

National Women and Girls in Sports Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 82), 268 [19JA]

National Women Veterans Recognition Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 35), 4202 [15MR]

Natural gas: State ad valorem property taxes on interstate transmission property (see H.R. 2378), 9407 [16MY]

Natural resources: national policy for the conservation of biological diversity (see H.R. 1268), 3243 [2MR]

Nepal: blockade by India (see H. Con. Res. 115), 11244 [7JN]

News media: memorial honoring those killed while covering wars or armed conflict (see H.J. Res. 21), 1153 [27JA]

Nicaragua: economic sanctions (see H.R. 418), 10050 [23MY]

Nobel Prizes: recognition for preservation of the world environment (see H. Res. 193), 15762 [21JY]

Nuclear energy: health and safety regulations (see H.R. 1643), 13846 [28JN]

———U.S.-Soviet ban on power sources in orbit around the Earth (see H.R. 966), 6332 [12AP]

Occupational health and safety: system to identify and notify persons at high risk (see H.R. 3067), 17333 [1AU]

Oil pollution: limitations on liability (see H.R. 1465), 10050 [23MY]

Office of Defense Inspector General: establish (see H.R. 102), 199 [4JA]

Older Americans Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 60), 1748 [7FE]

Pan American World Airways: bombing of flight 103 (see H. Res. 133), 17335 [1AU]

Panama: elections (see H. Con. Res. 122), 9407 [16MY]

Partnerships in Education Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 151), 14476 [12JY]

Peace Corps: training and educational benefits (see H.R. 985), 2068 [9FE]

Pensions: amend provisions relative to integration participation and vesting requirements (see H.R. 3306), 27808 [7NO]

———amend rules on fiduciary duties relative to assets of terminated plans (see H.R. 1661), 8073 [3MY]

———cost of living adjustments for Federal retirement program (see H.R. 1074), 3101 [1MR]

———cost of living adjustments for individuals receiving certain military benefits (see H.R. 1491), 5380 [4AP]

———excluding portion from taxation (see H.R. 1085), 2552 [22FE]

Pepper, Claude: commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 149), 22069 [27SE]

Petroleum: protect the used oil recycling system (see H.R. 1593), 5270 [23MR]

Petroleum Marketing Practices Act: amend (see H.R. 830), 5338 [3AP]

Philippines: naturalization of certain veterans (see H.R. 525), 3499 [6MR]

———veterans' benefits for Commonwealth Army service in World War II (see H.R. 2545), 13846 [28JN]

Plastics: promote development of degradable products (see H.R. 683), 18672 [3AU]

PLO: prohibit negotiations with any representative who has directly participated in terrorism against a U.S. citizen (see H.R. 3005), 19333 [4AU]

———terrorism (see H. Res. 223), 30117 [19NO]

Poland: promote democracy (see H.R. 3307), 21004 [20SE]

———scholarship program for students to study in the U.S. (see H.R. 3305), 21003 [20SE]

Polish American Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 347), 13961 [29JN]

Postal Service: budget treatment (see H.R. 982), 2068 [9FE]

Power resources: national energy policy to reduce global warming (see H.R. 3143), 19328 [4AU]

Product safety: modernizing testing of products containing hazardous or toxic substances (see H.R. 1676), 5513 [5AP]

———require hazardous liquid products to include denatonium benzoate (see H.R. 2715), 18673 [3AU]

Professional Constructors Day: designate (see H.R. 283), 1152 [27JA]

Public welfare: Dept. of Agriculture assistance for two meals served daily per person (see H.R. 2756), 16429 [26JY]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): authorizing the issuance of POW medals to crew members captured by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see H.R. 819), 2554 [22FE]

Railroads: budget treatment of retirement benefits (see H. Con. Res. 220), 28018 [8NO]

Raoul Wallenberg Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 47), 2072 [9FE]

Raoul Wallenberg Tribute Committee: establish a work to honor Raoul Wallenberg on public land in Washington, DC (see H.J. Res. 240), 6457 [13AP]

Recycling of waste products: encourage scientific research and development of technologies (see H.R. 500), 211 [4JA]

Refugees: emergency admission (see H.R. 1605), 7545 [26AP]

———increase resettlement and migration programs (see H. Con. Res. 73), 7755 [2MY]

———status of certain Soviet and Indochinese nationals (see H.R. 2022), 9652 [18MY]

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Act: enact (see H.R. 1216), 18672 [3AU]

Research: dissemination of biomedical information and prevention of duplication of experiments on animals (see H.R. 560), 267 [19JA]

Roads and highways: expand the capacity of certain portions of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (see H.R. 961), 8208 [4MY]

Rushdie, Salman: denouncing death sentence by Ayatollah Khomeini (see H.J. Res. 154), 2618 [23FE]

Salomon, Haym: placement of statue in Capitol Building (see H.R. 778), 5085 [21MR]

Science: national global research plan (see H.R. 980), 8916 [11MY]

Seafood: inspection (see H.R. 1387), 13623 [27JN]

Securities: extend authority to issue tax-exempt small issue bonds (see H. Con. Res. 156), 15437 [20JY]

Shipping industry: oppose consideration of maritime transportation as an area for GATT negotiation (see H. Con. Res. 151), 11602 [13JN]

Social Security: assure individualized assessments of disabled or blind children (see H.R. 868), 6332 [12AP]

———computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 917), 7649 [1MY]

———discrimination in medical reciprocity standards against foreign medical graduates (see H.R. 1134), 5945 [11AP]

———exclude from budget (see H.R. 933), 3692 [8MR]

———improve quality of services to individuals with mental retardation (see H.R. 854), 8710 [9MY]

———income requirements for benefits relative to severely disabled children (see H.R. 1525), 6806 [17AP]

———payment reductions to hospitals under medicare part A (see H. Con. Res. 40), 5517 [5AP]

———qualifications for certain blind or disabled children eligible for SSI benefits (see H.R. 874), 1686 [6FE]

———SSI benefits (see H.R. 866), 6332 [12AP]

———technical amendments to SSI program (see H.R. 867), 6332 [12AP]

———work incentives relative to disability benefits (see H.R. 8), 103 [3JA]

Social Security Administration: establish as independent agency (see H.R. 46, 791), 327 [20JA], 7544 [26AP]

Solid waste: clarification of application of requirements and sanction at Federal facilities (see H.R. 1056), 10161 [24MY]

———clarify the regulation of certain Federal facility waste (see H.R. 2708), 16429 [26JY]

———recycling a certain percentage of used lubricating oil (see H.R. 2648), 19558 [6SE]

South Africa: ban financial services by U.S. depository institutions (see H.R. 3458), 24234 [12OC]

———prohibit U.S. investments and other activities (see H.R. 21), 103 [3JA]

Soviet Union: condemning use of excessive force against demonstrators in Georgia (see H. Res. 144), 9409 [16MY]

———mutual and verifiable restrictions on production of plutonium and uranium (see H.R. 2403), 9648 [18MY]

Space policy: prohibit basing or testing of weapons in outer space (see H.R. 2201), 8072 [3MY]

SSI: raise resource limits (see H.R. 360), 327 [20JA]

Statehood: 100th anniversary commemorative coins for certain (see H.R. 1553), 19332 [4AU]

Steel Fair Trade Review Act: enact (see H.R. 3093), 20205 [12SE]

Steel Import Stabilization Act: extend (see H.R. 904), 1746 [7FE]

Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act: emergency supplemental appropriations (see H.J. Res. 31), 269 [19JA]

Taxation: additional standard deduction for deafness (see H.R. 454), 11301 [8JN]

———amend provisions relative to individuals involved in radon prevention in buildings (see H.R. 1362), 3856 [9MR]

———certain credits will not be subject to the passive activity rules (see H.R. 796), 10050 [23MY]

———contribute refunds to hunger relief (see H.R. 81), 2799 [27FE]

———contribution credits to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 3681), 31245 [21NO]

———credit contributions to candidates for Congress (see H.R. 19), 103 [3JA]

———credits for employers relative to onsite day care facilities (see H.R. 2148), 10243 [25MY]

———deduction of adoption expenses (see H.R. 1205), 5516 [5AP]

———deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see H.R. 2121), 13623 [27JN]

———deduction of interest on educational loans (see H.R. 747), 2554 [22FE]

———deduction of interest on educational loans (see H.R. 488), 15436 [20JY]

———deductions of interest paid on debt secured by a home (see H. Con. Res. 37), 5275 [23MR]

———deductions for making homes accessible to the handicapped (see H.R. 152), 2071 [9FE]

———deduction of contributions to home ownership plans (see H.R. 2671), 15437 [20JY]

———deduction of hazardous substance cleanup costs (see H.R. 1935), 8711 [9MY]

———deny deductions for removal or liability costs attributable to an oil spill (see H.R. 2060), 20774 [19SE]

———extend the energy investment credit for solar energy and geothermal property (see H.R. 2395), 16203 [25JY]

———increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products (see H.R. 718), 1203 [31JA]

———increase the amount of the earned income tax credit and make the credit for dependent care expenses refundable (see H.R. 882), 11243 [7JN]

———limit ability of taxpayers to deduct cost of oil cleanups and hazardous substance spills (see H.R. 2532), 14076 [11JY]

———low-income housing credit (see H.R. 2318, 2319), 8914 [11MY], 10869 [6JN]

———pay tax shown on return in installments (see H.R. 1782), 12935 [22JN]

———permanent exclusion for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 496), 14475 [12JY]

———permanent exclusion of funding for employee educational assistance (see H.R. 2037), 6881 [18AP]

———restore deductions for certain retirement savings (see H.R. 1499), 5516 [5AP]

———restore tax-exempt status of Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies which cover high-risk individuals (see H.R. 2191), 8453 [8MY]

———simplify the antidiscrimination rules applicable to certain employee benefit plans (see H.R. 1864), 10161 [24MY]

———treatment of certain transportation furnished by an employer (see H.R. 2265), 15850 [24JY]

———treatment of employer subsidies for mass transit (see H.R. 3631), 28335 [9NO]

———treatment of Federal annuities (see H.R. 214), 2071 [9FE]

———treatment of parsonage allowances (see H.R. 809), 5085 [21MR]

Terrorism: prohibit export of military equipment to certain countries (see H.R. 91), 2553 [22FE]

Textile industry and fabrics: use of tariff revenues to support research for modernization (see H.R. 1461), 10050 [23MY]

Thomas Cole National Historic Site, NY: establish (see H.R. 379), 15850 [24JY]

Thrift industry: deposit fee (see H. Con. Res. 41), 2072 [9FE]

Tobacco industry: educate youths regarding use of products and prohibit sale to minors (see H.R. 665), 1149 [27JA]

Tongass National Forest, AK: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 987), 2068 [9FE]

Tuna: labeling requirements (see H.R. 2926), 26877 [1NO]

U.N.: increase the international minimum age for combat (see H. Res. 283), 29071 [15NO]

———U.S. contributions to Population Fund (see H. Con. Res. 130), 9651 [18MY]

U.S. Peace Tax Fund: establish (see H.R. 1994), 6457 [13AP]

U.S.-Soviet Peace Corps: establish (see H.R. 1807), 6329 [12AP]

Unemployment: benefits for nonprofessional school employees between school terms (see H.R. 290), 204 [4JA]

———BLS compilation of statistics (see H.R. 1425), 4199 [15MR]

United Services Organization: commemorative coins (see H.R. 2761), 13621 [27JN]

USIA: distribution of a film entitled ``A Tribute to Mickey Leland'' (see H.R. 3294), 22875 [3OC]

Utah: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), 8208 [4MY]

Vatican: recognition of Israel (see H. Con. Res. 108), 8208 [4MY]

Veterans: availability of benefits to those incarcerated in Federal penal or correctional institutions (see H.R. 3453), 24234 [12OC]

———compensation under certain circumstances in World War II while unattached to regular unit (see H.R. 1641), 5516 [5AP]

———develop criteria for treatment and diagnosis of service-connected post-traumatic-stress disorders (see H.R. 2720), 14906 [17JY]

———exclude agent orange settlement payments from countable income under Federal means-tested programs (see H.R. 1129), 4113 [14MR]

———pension for World War I service (see H.R. 1918), 6455 [13AP]

———presumption of service connection between certain diseases and active duty during the Vietnamese conflict (see H.R. 3004), 16202 [25JY]

———presumption of service connection for the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorders (see H.R. 794), 1395 [2FE]

———receive compensation concurrently with retired pay and without deductions from either (see H.R. 303), 1152 [27JA]

———supplemental appropriations for health care (see H.R. 1382), 5516 [5AP]

———time period for utilization of benefits (see H.R. 2237), 9409 [16MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: location of a memorial to the women veterans (see H.J. Res. 421), 25145 [18OC]

Vocational Education Act: grants for technical education (see H.R. 22), 1748 [7FE]

Vocational-Technical Education Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 367), 15161 [19JY]

Wallenberg, Raoul: Soviet release of prison records and account for whereabouts (see H. Con. Res. 165), 14474 [12JY]

Washington Centennial Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 410), 25615 [24OC]

Water: overflows from combined storm and sanitary sewer systems (see H.R. 3120), 25498 [23OC]

Water pollution: listing of available resources for responding to discharges of hazardous substances (see H.R. 2695), 17097 [31JY]

———ocean discharge criteria (see H.R. 403), 4201 [15MR]

Weapons: sanctions against business helping countries to acquire ballistic missile equipment and technology (see H.R. 963), 4033 [13MR]

———transfer or possession of assault weapons (see H.R. 669), 2554 [22FE]

Wetlands No Net Loss Act: enact (see H.R. 1746), 8711 [9MY]

White House Conference on Homelessness: convene (see H.R. 2560), 14695 [13JY]

White House Conference on Small Business: permanent authorizations (see H.R. 2283), 13962 [29JN]

Wilderness Act: observe anniversary of National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.J. Res. 163), 15160 [19JY]

Women: economic equity (see H.R. 3085), 18188 [2AU]

———protect foreign spouses from abuse and mental cruelty (see H.R. 2580), 16203 [25JY]

Women's History Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 148), 2552 [22FE]

World Food Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 267), 18673 [3AU]

World Population Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 248), 7435 [25AP]

World War II: memorial and museum (see H.R. 537), 266 [19JA]

———memorial to members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2807), 14017 [10JY]

World War II Remembrance Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 221), 9997 [22MY]

Year of Clean Water: designate (see H.J. Res. 369), 15159 [19JY]

Youth: assistance programs, services, and conferences (see H.R. 1492), 4989 [20MR]

———services for pregnant adolescents and adolescent parents (see H.R. 1117), 8710 [9MY]

Yugoslavia: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 152), 12810 [21JN]

Poems

``West Indian in Panama,'' Horace Brathwaite, 10167 [24MY]

Remarks by, on

Africa Watch (organization): tribute, 24000 [10OC]

Arizona: State Republican Party's declaration of Christian Nation, 4466 [15MR]

Banks and banking: reform Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 1278), 12145 [15JN]

Bureau of the Census: counting of illegal aliens, 24107 [11OC]

Bush, President: appointment policy, 2821 [28FE]

China, People's Republic of: nurse exchange with New York facilities, 8458 [8MY]

———populace efforts toward democracy, 16829 [28JY]

Dept. of Commerce: quarterly financial report (H.R. 3629), 28514 [13NO]

Dept. of Transportation: appropriations (H.R. 3015), conference report, 26529 [31OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: appropriations (H.R. 2991), 17142, 17148 [1AU]

———appropriations (H.R. 2991), Conte motion to instruct conferees, 24107 [11OC]

Federal employees: Government contributions to health programs (H.R. 2705), 13553 [27JN], 17173 [1AU]

———participation in political process (H.R. 20), 6776 [17AP]

———payment processes relative to insurance (H.R. 1805), 27187, 27188 [6NO]

———performance management and recognition system (H.R. 3282), 20751, 20752 [19SE], 22262 [28SE]

Flushing, N.Y.: tribute to Parkway Hospital, 27051 [2NO]

Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts: tribute, 26901 [1NO]

Flushing Savings Bank: anniversary, 10173 [24MY]

Foreign relations: enhance and authorize appropriations for foreign assistance programs (H.R. 2655), 12764 [21JN], 12866 [22JN], 13921 [29JN]

Forest Hills, NY: tribute to Congregation Machane Chodosh, 30672 [21NO]

GAO: investigation on conditions of displaced Nicaraguans and Salvadorans (H.R. 45), 5175 [22MR]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (H.J. Res. 145), 5054 [22MR]

Health: increase supply of professional nurses and educational assistance (H.R. 2111), 7576 [26AP]

Hong Kong Oriental News: tribute, 118 [3JA]

Jackson Heights Community Development Corp.: tribute, 26348 [26OC]

Jews: efforts to emigrate from Soviet Union, 28029 [8NO]

Korea, Republic of: policy toward Israel, 4705 [16MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust administratively uncontrollable overtime pay of Federal officers and agents (H.R. 215), 28515 [13NO]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, 2520 [22FE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: anniversary, 16754 [27JY]

New York, NY: anniversary of Queens Historical Society, 20937 [19SE]

———anniversary of the Pride of Judea Mental Health Center, 31804 [21NO]

———tribute to Franklin K. Lane High School Choir, 7477 [25AP]

———tribute to Kew Gardens Civic Association, 7629 [27AP]

———tribute to Kew Gardens Synagogue Adath Yeshurun, 10455 [31MY]

———tribute to Rego Park School, 24544 [13OC]

Obeid, Abdul: extradition to U.S., 16963 [31JY], 17126 [1AU], 18538 [3AU]

Panama Canal: tribute to West Indian workers on anniversary of opening, 10167 [24MY]

Queens County, NY: anniversary of Queen of Peace Church, 16758 [27JY], 19429 [4AU]

———anniversary of Queens Historical Society, 20937 [19SE]

———tribute to Community School District 26 students, 4002 [9MR]

———tribute to Dunolly Gardens housing complex, 13226 [22JN]

———tribute to Samaritan Village, 31821 [11DE]

Queens Real Estate Board: anniversary, 27055 [2NO]

Republican Party: National Public Radio broadcasts of alleged actions in Central America, 25170 [19OC]

Rushdie, Salman: Iranian threat, 2229 [21FE]

Sudan: famine relief (H. Con. Res. 58), 3082 [1MR]

———peace and famine relief (S. Con. Res. 15), 4072 [14MR]

Terrorism: U.S. policy relative to hostages, 17126 [1AU]

Turkey: anniversary of genocide of Armenians, 7423 [25AP]

U.N.: past votes on accreditation of Israel, 26352 [26OC]

U.S. Committee for Refugees: World Refugee Survey, 12405 [19JN]

U.S. flag: prohibit desecration (H.R. 2978), 20117 [19SE]

Votes: position on missed, 8858 [10MY]

Woodhaven, NY: Kiwanis Club anniversary, 20421 [13SE], 20714 [18SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Congressional Record: revise and extend remarks, 95 [3JA], 4198 [15MR], 5169 [22MR], 5269 [23MR], 6328 [12AP], 7542 [26AP], 7641 [1MY], 8070 [3MY], 8441 [8MY], 8843 [10MY], 10158 [24MY], 10442 [31MY], 12808 [21JN], 12932 [22JN], 16562 [27JY], 20402 [13SE], 23991 [10OC], 24233 [12OC], 26343 [26OC], 26875 [1NO], 26961 [2NO], 28007 [8NO], 28594 [13NO], 30404 [20NO]

Leave of absence: granted, 5512 [5AP]

Reports

Foreign Travel Expenditures, 8441 [8MY], 19327 [4AU]

Malawi—A Poet Out of Bounds, Jack Mapanje Detained Without Trial for 2 Years: Africa Watch (organization), 24000 [10OC]

Sudan—Destruction of the Independent Secular Judiciary, Military Government Clamps Down on Press Freedom: Africa Watch (organization), 24000 [10OC]

Year in Review: U.S. Committee for Refugees, 12405 [19JN]

Scores

Queens County, NY, school districts 24-30, 4002 [9MR]

Testimonies

Committee on the Judiciary (House): Emergency Nurse Shortage Relief Act (H.R. 2111), D307 [31MY]

———Immigration Nursing Relief Act (H.R. 1507), D307 [31MY]

———Statutory and Constitutional Responses to Supreme Court Decision in Texas V. Johnson, D457 [20JY]

Tributes

Adams, Robert T. and Rose, 19442 [4AU]

Archbishop Iakovos, 7711 [1MY], 28602 [13NO]

Ayello, Elizabeth, 15089 [18JY]

Bookbinder, Hyman, 5780 [6AP]

Cahill, Joseph T., 19436 [4AU]

Chinmoy, Sri, 6079 [11AP]

Chodosh, Machane, 29289 [16NO]

Civello, Mary, 5326 [23MR]

Gold, Lillian and Jack, 6642 [13AP]

Hait, Paul L., 10736 [1JN]

Hartmann, Ferdinand C., 1889 [7FE]

Hiller, Danny and Natalie, 150 [3JA]

Hogan, Jack and MaryAnn, 27576 [6NO]

House, Alberta A., 31824 [11DE]

Kashinsky, Harriet and Mortimer, 12837 [21JN]

Kellner, Arlene, 10448 [31MY]

Lafayette, Bertine, 8104 [3MY]

Leland, Mickey, 20178 [12SE]

McGeady, Mary R., 28023 [8NO]

Pruss, Richard, 31821 [11DE]

Riddell, Alice, 133 [3JA]

Russ, Jack, 19689 [7SE]

Seuffert, George F., 21361 [21SE]

Siegel, Max, 11629 [13JN]

Silberfein, George, 4006 [9MR]

Snyder, Mildred, 7569 [26AP]

Sugihara, Sempo, 7709 [1MY]

Sward, Al, 6362 [12AP]

Sward, Lee, 6362 [12AP]

Swezey, Margaret, 22765 [2OC]

Tantleff, Ivan and Rhoda, 8849 [10MY]

Weinstein, Moses M., 27052 [2NO]