BALLENGER, CASS (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments offered by, to

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2127), H8175 [1AU]

Appointments

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H4541 [3MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced by

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 500), H242 [13JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 2391), H9452 [21SE]

ERISA: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 2741), H14238 [7DE]

Houston, Peggi M.: relief (see H.R. 811), H1157 [2FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 1834), H5982 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor

Air pollution: reduction of work-related vehicle trips in ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 325), H840 [27JA]

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H11686 [1NO]

Appropriations: line-item veto (see H.R. 2, 27), H159, H163 [9JA]

Aviation: develop information system on, and investigation of pilot aptitude (see H.R. 2772), H14964 [15DE]

———repeal increase in transportation fuels tax applicable to commercial aviation (see H.R. 752), H7012 [13JY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: lift U.S. arms embargo (see H.R. 1172), H4433 [7AP]

Budget: automatic adjustments of discretionary spending limits and reduction of obligation limits (see H.R. 700), H2177 [23FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H161 [9JA]

———reform process (see H.R. 2599), H11939 [8NO]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 820), H4619 [9MY]

———moratorium on enforcement actions against certain individuals (see H.R. 795), H1689 [13FE]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies (see H.R. 2128), H7916 [27JY]

Coins: mint coins recommended by the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1753), H7990 [28JY]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 106), H8308 [2AU]

Courts: product liability reform (see H.R. 10), H161 [9JA]

Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 1499), H4431 [7AP]

———false identification documents (see H.R. 1552), H4916 [12MY]

———increase penalties for armed violent criminals (see H.R. 1488), H6481 [28JN]

———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 3), H159 [9JA]

———require release of relevant information on violent sex offenders (see H.R. 2137), H9505 [25SE]

Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (see H.R. 927), H1751 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit Federal grants or contracts to educational institutions that prevent campus access for recruiting purposes (see H.R. 1118), H3156 [14MR]

Dept. of Labor: consultation with State officials by employers relative to compliance with occupational safety and health requirements (see H.R. 1433), H4413 [6AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 44), H4441 [1MY]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 1856), H9245 [19SE]

District of Columbia: retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 1028), H2176 [23FE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 9), H161 [9JA]

Education: low-income school choice demonstration program (see H.R. 1640), H6699 [30JN]

———student loan reform (see H.R. 530), H2584 [2MR]

Employment: age discrimination regulations relative to hiring and retirement plans for State and local law enforcement officers and firefighters (see H.R. 849), H1371 [7FE]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (see H.R. 511, 1617), H242 [13JA], H4873 [11MY]

———relationship between workers' compensation benefits and certain benefits available to migrant and seasonal workers (see H.R. 1715), H5607 [25MY]

Endangered Species Act: determination of threatened species relative to reauthorization (see H.R. 571), H398 [19JA]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 2275), H8683 [7SE]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H167 [9JA]

ERISA: restrict Government promotion of economically targeted investments for employee benefit plans (see H.R. 1594), H4874 [11MY]

Families and domestic relations: protect parental rights (see H.R. 1946), H10048 [12OC]

———strengthen rights of parents (see H.R. 11), H161 [9JA]

Federal employees: allow contributions to medical savings accounts under Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 2341), H8994 [14SE]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (see H.R. 5), H242 [13JA]

Firearms: repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 125, 698), H468 [20JA], H1372 [7FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 79), H3416 [21MR]

Foreign trade: expand authority for the export of drugs or medical devices (see H.R. 1300), H4874 [11MY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 127), H13730 [28NO]

Government: improve information dissemination and printing procedures (see H.R. 1024), H2176 [23FE]

———procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 28), H890 [30JA]

———status of Federal contractors that hire permanent replacements for striking employees (see H.R. 1176), H2892 [8MR]

Government regulations: moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (see H.R. 450), H1371 [7FE]

Graham, Billy and Ruth: award congressional gold medal (see H.R. 2657), H13273 [17NO]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1020), H3572 [22MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 995, 996), H1967 [21FE]

Helium Act: sale of Federal real and personal property (see H.R. 873), H1554 [9FE]

House of Representatives: official mail allowance (see H.R. 71, 1755), H3156 [14MR], H5689 [7JN]

———return of excess amounts from official allowances to the Treasury for deficit reduction (see H.R. 77), H400 [19JA]

House Rules: reform gift rules (see H. Res. 264), H12127 [10NO]

Immigration: reform admission policies, treatment of criminal aliens and alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (see H.R. 1915, 2202), H6269 [22JN], H8533 [4AU]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: restrict congressional travel (see H.R. 1987), H6831 [11JY]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 743), H889 [30JA]

Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see H.R. 1279), H4177 [4AP]

Legislative Branch of the Government: application of certain laws (see H.R. 1), H158 [9JA]

Madison, James: mint coins in commemoration of 250th anniversary of birth (see H.R. 1684), H13142 [16NO]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2, 76), H162 [9JA], H3733 [23MR]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 2200), H12128 [10NO]

———delay implementation of enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance programs (see H.R. 46), H3156 [14MR]

———regulation of motorcycle helmet use (see H.R. 899), H4512 [2MY]

Music: licensing (see H.R. 789), H5691 [7JN]

National Education Standards and Improvement Council: eliminate (see H.R. 1045), H2223 [24FE]

National Register of Historic Places: prohibit inclusion of certain sites (see H.R. 563), H1752 [14FE]

National security: revitalize (see H.R. 7), H160 [9JA]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 370), H468 [20JA]

Natural gas: enhance safety, training, research, and development in the propane gas industry (see H.R. 1514), H14173 [6DE]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2570), H11686 [1NO]

Patents: restore term (see H.R. 359), H296 [17JA]

Pensions: revise effective date for cost-of-living adjustments for military retirees (see H.R. 2664), H13340 [18NO]

Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (see H.R. 1627), H5367 [18MY]

Petroleum: exports of certain domestically produced crude oil (see H.R. 70), H593 [24JA]

Pharmaceuticals: guarantee practice of pharmacy compounding and ensure supply of bulk drug products (see H.R. 598), H4512 [2MY]

Political action committees: influence restrictions and in-State contribution percentage requirements (see H.R. 2148), H8174 [1AU]

Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 104), H1460 [8FE]

———reform (see H.R. 4), H159 [9JA]

Real property: private property owner rights (see H.R. 790), H1051 [1FE]

Rivers, Ruben: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2228), H8534 [4AU]

Service Contract Act: repeal (see H.R. 246), H170 [9JA]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see H.R. 697), H1281 [6FE]

Smithsonian Institution: mint coins in commemoration of 150th anniversary (see H.R. 2627), H13731 [28NO]

Social Security: earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 201), H537 [23JA]

———increase earnings limit (see H.R. 2668, 2684), H13731 [28NO], H13803 [29NO]

———increase earnings limit, repeal increase of taxation of benefits, and provide incentives to purchase long-term care insurance (see H.R. 8), H160 [9JA]

———medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 580), H9245 [19SE]

States: tax treatment of certain pension income (see H.R. 394), H243 [13JA]

Surgeon General: terminate the Office of Surgeon General of the Public Health Service (see H.R. 1097), H2486 [1MR]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax liability to reduce the national debt (see H.R. 13), H163 [9JA]

———church pension benefit plans (see H.R. 528), H9363 [20SE]

———constitutional amendment on retroactive taxation (see H.J. Res. 48), H400 [19JA]

———deduction for health insurance premiums (see H.R. 442), H1157 [2FE]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 40), H164 [9JA]

———increase the unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 62), H4031 [30MR]

———provide credits for families and reform the marriage penalty (see H.R. 6), H160 [9JA]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 390), H692 [25JA]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (see H.R. 1972), H12350 [14NO]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 2190), H8360 [3AU]

———treatment of military income derived from services performed during a contingency operation (see H.R. 2778), H14964 [15DE]

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge: transfer management to Oklahoma (see H.R. 1112), H2584 [2MR]

Tobacco products: prohibit regulation of tobacco industry (see H.R. 2283), H8684 [7SE]

———prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 2265), H8596 [6SE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 842), H5071 [16MY]

U.N.: U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 631), H537 [23JA]

Veterans: eliminate disparity between civilian and military retiree cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 38), H5905 [13JN]

———ensure payment of benefits regardless of Government financial status (see H.R. 2813), H15237 [20DE]

———revise effective dates for discontinuance of compensation and pension benefits (see H.R. 109), H400 [19JA]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1688 [13FE]

Broadcasts

Fleecing of America/The Davis-Bacon Act: NBC Nightly News, H10026 [12OC]

Descriptions

Occupational Safety and Health Act Amendments (H.R. 1834), E1262 [15JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4447 [2MY], H8075 [1AU], H8539 [6SE], H11384 [30OC]

Quotations

OSHA: by, E1633 [4AU]

Remarks by, on

AFL-CIO: financing of political advertising campaign, H15211 [20DE]

Budget: balance, H8541 [6SE], H11688 [2NO], H11978 [9NO], H12089 [10NO], H13039 [16NO], H13358 [20NO]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, H152 [9JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), H416 [20JA], H656 [25JA], H694 [26JA]

———making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), H3200, H3252 [15MR]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution, H14874 [14DE], H15489 [21DE], H15578 [22DE]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), H10851, H11203 [26OC]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), conference report, H13145 [17NO], H13734 [29NO], H13941 [5DE], H14026 [6DE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 122), H15153 [19DE]

Cisneros, Sec. of HUD: appointment of independent counsel relative to FBI background check, H3158 [15MR]

Committees of the House: permission to meet while the House is in session, H8604 [7SE]

Cost of Government Day: observance, E1419 [12JY]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal, H9647 [28SE]

———repeal (H.R. 500), H235 [13JA], H9899, H10026 [12OC]

Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), H5629 [7JN], H5730 [8JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2127), H8220, H8241 [2AU]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2546), H11727 [2NO]

———school system reform, H11727 [2NO]

Education: student loan programs, H8813 [13SE]

Employment: child labor, minimum wage, and occupational safety standards, H522 [23JA]

———consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1617), consideration (H. Res. 222), H9149 [19SE]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (H.R. 2391), E1826 [21SE]

———relationship between workers' compensation benefits and certain benefits available to migrant and seasonal workers (H.R. 1715), H10091 [17OC]

ERISA: promote and improve employee stock ownership plans (H.R. 2741), E2324 [8DE]

———restrict Government promotion of economically targeted investments for employee benefit plans (H.R. 1594), H8730, H8752 [12SE]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (H.R. 5), H522 [23JA], H976 [1FE]

Gingrich, Representative: signing of book contract, H300 [18JA], H846 [30JA]

———status of Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) ethics investigation and appointment of independent counsel, H14177 [7DE]

Government regulations: reform regulatory process (H.R. 1022), H2316 [28FE]

Haiti: restoration of democratic government, H7706 [26JY]

House of Representatives: legislative tactics, H548 [24JA]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (H.R. 743), H9510 [27SE]

———allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (H.R. 743), consideration (H. Res. 226), H9521 [27SE]

Lobbyists: limit amount of private funds that Federal grantees can use for lobbying purposes, H11385 [30OC]

Medicare: reform, H6919 [13JY], H8075 [1AU], H9249 [20SE], H9675 [29SE], H9749 [10OC]

———reform (H.R. 2425), H10378 [19OC]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 73), H3820 [28MR], H3928 [29MR]

Mine Safety and Health Act: anniversary, H3885 [29MR]

National security: revitalize (H.R. 7), H1789 [15FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (H.R. 1834), H5907 [14JN], H7075 [18JY], E1261 [15JN]

OSHA: funding, H8182, H8220 [2AU]

———program funding, H3200 [15MR]

———reform regulatory process, H2316 [28FE]

———rescissions from salaries and expenses, H3252 [15MR]

———use of funds to develop or issue any standards on ergonomic protection, H8241 [2AU]

Public welfare programs: funding for nutrition programs, H3339 [21MR]

———reform, H2396 [1MR], H2586 [3MR]

———reform (H.R. 4), H3370 [21MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, H334 [19JA], H548 [24JA], H1218 [6FE], H1292 [7FE], H1377 [8FE], H4447 [2MY], H8603 [7SE], H11464 [31OC]

Taxation: rates, H9675 [29SE], H10647 [24OC]

———rates (H.R. 1215), H4222 [5AP]

Votes: position on missed, H7331 [20JY], E357 [16FE], E2420 [20DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H7178 [18JY], H9589 [27SE], H9783 [10OC]

Summaries

Promote and Improve Employee Stock Ownership Plans (H.R. 2741), E2324 [8DE]