DIAZ-BALART, LINCOLN(a Representative from Florida)

Amendments offered by, to

Dept. of State, USIA, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2333), H3610 [16JN]

Articles and editorials

Beware, This Woman Is a Dangerous Poet, Portland (ME) Telegram, H2676 [20MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced by

Cuba: international trade embargo (see H. Con. Res. 38), H640 [16FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor

Airline industry: use of child safety restraint systems on commercial aircrafts (see H.R. 1533), H4278 [29JN]

Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 109), H6294 [5AU]

Appropriations: line-item veto (see H.R. 493, 1013), H590 [4FE], H725 [18FE]

Arab countries: economic boycott of Israel (see H. Con. Res. 175), H8875 [4NO]

Armed Forces: award the Purple Heart to persons wounded in action by friendly fire (see H.R. 558), H682 [17FE]

———policy regarding military service by homosexuals (see H.R. 667), H3373 [9JN]

———provide benefits under the survivor benefit plan to surviving spouses of certain retired members (see H.R. 64), H681 [17FE]

Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation: extend authorization (see H.R. 2947), H6378 [6AU]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 9, 103), H85 [5JA], H589 [4FE]

———identification of yearly spending level increases (see H.R. 323), H8328 [20OC]

———Presidential rescission and deferral powers (see H.R. 159), H359 [2FE]

———reform process (see H.R. 2929), H8590 [27OC]

Census: use of latest available data relative to agriculture, nutrition, and forestry programs (see H.R. 751), H682 [17FE]

———use of latest available data relative to airport improvement projects (see H.R. 755), H682 [17FE]

———use of latest available data relative to below poverty urban, rural, and farm populations (see H.R. 753), H682 [17FE]

———use of latest available data relative to energy and natural resources programs (see H.R. 752), H682 [17FE]

———use of latest available data relative to environmental and public works programs (see H.R. 757), H682 [17FE]

———use of latest available data relative to Federal formula grant programs (see H.R. 754), H682 [17FE]

———use of latest available data relative to urban mass transportation (see H.R. 756), H682 [17FE]

Children and youth: juvenile purchase or possession of handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 3098), H8203 [19OC]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 208), H4777 [19JY]

China, Republic of: U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 148), H9705 [15NO]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 1322), H10988 [22NO]

Commodore John Barry Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 157), H5554 [30JY]

Common carriers: require notices and hearings before issuing any new fee regulations (see H.R. 1792), H1992 [21AP]

Communism: construction of an international monument to honor the victims of communism (see H.J. Res. 237), H5073 [23JY]

Congress: application of certain employment, health, and safety laws and rights (see H.R. 349), H2867 [26MY]

Crime: Federal penalties for stalking (see H.R. 840), H902 [25FE]

———prevention and punishment of sexual and domestic violence (see H.R. 688), H1232 [11MR]

———protect victims' rights (see H.R. 3120), H6901 [22SE]

———require person convicted of State criminal offense against a minor to register current address with law enforcement officials (see H.R. 324), H640 [16FE]

———strengthen Federal carjacking penalties (see H.R. 2523), H8203 [19OC]

Cuba: economic assistance upon government transition (see H.R. 2758), H5361 [27JY]

Cyprus: investigation of missing U.S. citizens (see H.R. 2826), H8875 [4NO]

Dept. of Commerce: establish toll free number to assist consumers in determining if products are American made (see H.R. 3342), H10470 [20NO]

Disasters: prevent price gouging (see H.R. 1087), H1528 [18MR]

———provide for disaster avoidance and response plans and development of relief and reinsurance plans (see H.R. 2873), H10989 [22NO]

Drugs: allow licensed veterinarians to order the extra-label use of drugs in animals (see H.R. 1423), H6595 [9SE]

Education: equal access for Hispanic Americans (see H.R. 3229), H7542 [6OC]

———establish programs for immigrant children (see H.R. 3228), H7541 [6OC]

———improve system (see H.R. 1097), H2687 [20MY]

Employment: age discrimination relative to retirement and hiring plans for firefighters and law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2554), H4277 [29JN]

———summer youth jobs progam (see H.R. 2271), H3342 [8JN]

Executive departments: require use of recycled paper (see H.R. 2319), H10989 [22NO]

Financial institutions: reduce regulatory burden (see H.R. 962), H1993 [21AP]

Firearms: waiting period before the purchase of a handgun (see H.R. 1025), H1881 [2AP]

Fish and fishing: international fishery agreement for conservation and management of the Donut Hole area of the Bering Sea (see H. Con. Res. 135), H7452 [5OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 44), H4080 [24JN]

Flight attendants: limitations on duty time (see H.R. 14), H1992 [21AP]

Floods: revise the national flood insurance program (see H.R. 156), H794 [23FE]

Florida: restrict leasing of offshore lands (see H.R. 584), H359 [2FE]

Florida Bay: save (see H.R. 1564), H1811 [31MR]

Gallant Lady (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 3032), H7173 [28SE]

German-American Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 155), H6902 [22SE]

Government regulations: judicial review of Federal agency compliance with regulatory flexibility analysis requirements (see H.R. 830), H7452 [5OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see H.J. Res. 10), H682 [17FE]

Haiti: immigration status for certain children (see H.R. 3364), H8938 [8NO]

Health: composition and labeling of dietary supplements (see H.R. 1709), H7035 [27SE]

———improve medical care for minorities (see H.R. 3230), H7542 [6OC]

Historic buildings: mint coins in commemoration of Federal acceptance of responsibility of care and maintenance (see H.R. 1671), H8507 [26OC]

House of Representatives: permit Members to use unspent official allowances for college scholarships and national debt reduction (see H.R. 1249), H1079 [9MR]

House Rules: amend to require a rollcall vote on all appropriations measures (see H. Res. 47, 53), H964 [2MR], H1937 [20AP]

———amend to require open committee meetings and allow broadcasting and photography of meetings and hearings (see H. Res. 175), H2597 [19MY]

———require economic impact statements for legislation increasing taxes or duties on the maritime industry (see H. Res. 155), H1992 [21AP]

———three-fifths vote to adopt any rule disallowing germane amendments to a bill or resolution (see H. Res. 139), H1591 [24MR]

Immigration: admission of spouses and children relative to permanent resident alien status (see H.R. 3182), H7543 [6OC]

Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 246), H10990 [22NO]

Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 175), H10302 [19NO]

Labeling: identifying country of origin for merchandise and parts (see H.R. 3041), H6594 [9SE]

Law enforcement officers: prohibitions against assaulting certain Federal, State, and local officials (see H.R. 715), H3510 [14JN]

Liberia: civil war resolution efforts (see H. Con. Res. 102), H2493 [17MY]

Lincoln Legacy Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 189), H5740 [3AU]

Malta: release of Mohammed Ali Rezaq (see H. Res. 118), H1642 [25MR]

Maritime Security Fleet Program: establish (see H.R. 2151), H4182 [28JN]

Medals: establish a congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (see H.R. 1012), H4278 [29JN]

Medicaid: require State plans to cover screening mammography (see H.R. 425), H682 [17FE]

Medicare: coverage of annual screening mammography for women 65 or over (see H.R. 427), H682 [17FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment on terms of office (see H.J. Res. 38), H86 [5JA]

Merchant marine industry: encourage investment (see H.R. 2152), H3374 [9JN]

Monuments and memorials: mint commemorative coins for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see H.R. 1608), H2303 [5MY]

———mint commemorative coins for the Vietnam Women's Memorial (see H.R. 2467), H4991 [21JY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 271), H8659 [28OC]

National Burn Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 69), H591 [4FE]

National Children's Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 226), H6849 [21SE]

National Commission to Ensure a Strong and Competitive U.S. Maritime Industry: establish (see H.R. 3103), H6848 [21SE]

National Crime Information Center: registration of child abuse offenders (see H.R. 515), H6382 [6AU]

National D.A.R.E. Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 214), H5042 [22JY]

National Family Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 79), H5362 [27JY]

National Former POW Recognition Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 6), H2034 [26AP]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 122), H1994 [21AP]

National Good Teen Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 75), H8875 [4NO]

National Health Information Management Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 205), H4757 [15JY]

National League of Families POW/MIA: authorize display of flag (see H.J. Res. 219), H6383 [6AU]

National Lighthouse Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 142), H3511 [14JN]

National Literacy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 213), H3921 [22JN]

National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 94), H1592 [24MR]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 131), H3374 [9JN]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 219), H6383 [6AU]

National Rehabilitation Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 86), H3783 [17JN]

National Veterans Golden Age Games Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 190), H4182 [28JN]

National Youth Sports Program Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 196), H4013 [23JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3372), H8659 [28OC]

Olympic games: location of events in the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 188), H5108 [26JY]

OSHA: regulations (see H. Con. Res. 14), H7671 [7OC]

Parents Day: designate (see H. Res. 236), H10990 [22NO]

POW: minting of commemorative coins (see H.R. 535), H1812 [31MR]

POW/MIA: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 91), H4278 [29JN]

Refugees: making supplemental appropriations for impact assistance for Florida, Massachusetts, and New York (see H.R. 2466), H3836 [18JN]

Religious Freedom Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 216), H9080 [9NO]

Romania: humanitarian assistance for children at the Romanian Institution for the Unsalvageables (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1550 [23MR]

Ships and vessels: establish national shipbuilding initiative (see H.R. 2547), H4277 [29JN]

Social Security: treatment of benefits of spouses who are receiving certain Government pensions (see H.R. 1897), H7827 [13OC]

Somalia: U.S. military intervention relative to famine relief efforts (see H.J. Res. 152), H1740 [30MR]

Sudan: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 131), H5740 [3AU]

Taxation: clarify exclusion from gross income for veterans' benefits (see H.R. 786), H1687 [29MR]

———constitutional amendment on retroactive taxation (see H.J. Res. 248), H6383 [6AU]

———credit to employers for providing English language training (see H.R. 124), H2597 [19MY]

———credits for employers providing dependent care services for employees (see H.R. 3472), H9079 [9NO]

———eliminate certain retroactive tax increases (see H.R. 2913), H6902 [22SE]

———exemption for dependent children (see H.R. 436), H2034 [26AP]

———income tax rate on married couples (see H.R. 2227), H9704 [15NO]

———increase expense treatment for the first 3 years of a business and allow self-employment income tax credits (see H.R. 3237), H9565 [10NO]

———interest on educational loans (see H.R. 396), H682 [17FE]

———low-income housing credit (see H.R. 18), H2462 [12MY]

———mortgage revenue bonds (see H.R. 462), H2342 [6MY]

———recovery of certain military disability severance tax overpayments (see H.R. 2971), H8002 [14OC]

———treatment of dividends and interest received by individuals (see H.R. 1353), H9565 [10NO]

Terrorism: immigration policy relative to the Islamic Resistance Movement (see H.R. 1279), H1936 [20AP]

Unemployment: extension of benefit eligibility relative to disasters (see H.R. 1115), H877 [24FE]

Veterans: designate certain service of members of the merchant marine during World War II as active service (see H.R. 44), H2493 [17MY]

———designation of flag style used at burial (see H.R. 216), H9079 [9NO]

War in the Pacific National Historical Park: additional development (see H.R. 1944), H3458 [10JN]

Week for the National Observance of the 50th Anniversary of World War II: designate (see H.J. Res. 80), H2598 [19MY]

World Food Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 218), H7361 [30SE]

Motions offered by

House of Representatives: publication of Members signing discharge motions (H. Res. 134), H6509 [8SE]

Remarks by, on

Arab countries: economic boycott of Israel (S. Con. Res. 50), H10588 [21NO]

Baeza, Mario: nomination as Assistant Sec. of State, H250 [26JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H953 [2MR]

Caribbean nations: economic embargo against Cuba and Haiti, H3705 [17JN]

China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 208), H4877 [21JY]

Clinton, President: economic plan, H953 [2MR]

Cuba: anniversary of independence, H2574, H2578 [19MY]

———economic embargo, H4283 [30JN]

———human rights violations, H953, H956 [2MR], H2676 [20MY]

———impose U.N. embargo, H7710 [13OC]

———U.S. policy, H803 [24FE]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2403), H3896 [22JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2519), H4442 [1JY]

Federal employees: voluntary participation in political processes (H.R. 20), consideration (H. Res. 106), H982 [3MR]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2404), H3640 [16JN]

Haiti: reimpose U.N. embargo, H7710 [13OC]

Homestead Air Force Base, FL: closure, H1534 [23MR]

House Rules: reform debate procedures, H974 [3MR]

North American Free Trade Agreement: ratification (H.R. 3450), H9882 [17NO]

Point of order, H4442 [1JY]

Presidents: benefits for former Presidents, H3896 [22JN]

Rangel, Representative: article in the Miami (FL) Herald on the nomination of Mario Baeza, H250 [26JA]

Reno, Janet: nomination as Attorney General, H1061 [9MR]

Russia: economic assistance, H3640 [16JN]

Ships and vessels: improve certain marine safety laws (H.R. 1159), H2702 [24MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Congressional Record: revise and extend remarks, H2180 [29AP], H3372 [9JN], H3453 [10JN], H5359 [27JY], H5450 [28JY], H8201 [19OC]

Special order: granted, H255 [26JA], H961 [2MR], H2814 [25MY], H2931 [26MY], H4679 [14JY], H9078 [9NO]

Schedules

Committee on Rules (House): Dept. of State, USIA, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2333), D647 [14JN]

———emergency unemployment compensation (H.R. 920), D135 [23FE]

Committee on the Organization of Congress (Joint): floor debate, deliberative process, and coordinated scheduling of floor and committee action, D555 [20MY]