LIPINSKI, WILLIAM O. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments offered by, to

Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), H5480 [23MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (H.R. 961), H4645 [9MY], H4875 [12MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2539, Interstate Commerce Commission Sunset Act, H13841 [30NO]

Articles and editorials

Dead Man Resurrected in Court, New York (NY) Post, E2329 [8DE]

Surendra Nath Paid To Fan Militancy, Sukhbir Osan, Hitavada (publication), E1898 [29SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced by

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1437), H4414 [6AP]

Courts: desegregation of schools (see H. Con. Res. 101), H8994 [14SE]

Ecology and environment: privatize environmental testing analysis (see H.R. 2154), H8174 [1AU]

House Rules: extend time required before consideration of conference reports (see H. Res. 154), H5367 [18MY]

ICC: eliminate (see H.R. 1436), H4413 [6AP]

Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor: modify boundaries (see H.R. 1542), H4511 [2MY]

Immigration: adjust status for certain Polish and Hungarian parolees (see H.R. 2436), H9738 [29SE]

———provide visas for certain natives of Poland (see H.R. 2318), H8903 [13SE]

Person, Leland E.: relief (see H.R. 1467), H4415 [6AP]

Tariff: twine (see H.R. 1935), H6396 [27JN]

———twine, cordage, ropes, and cables (see H.R. 1543), H4511 [2MY]

Television: prohibit pay-per-view charges for entertainment events that receive public financial support (see H.R. 934), H1751 [14FE]

———public performance copyright restrictions on professional sports programs viewing at places of public accommodation (see H.R. 935), H1751 [14FE]

Transportation: reform regulation of transportation industries and rail carriers (see H.R. 1436), H4413 [6AP]

Trucking industry: operation of certain uncovered commercial vehicles on highways (see H.R. 2153), H8174 [1AU]

World Conference on Women: meeting (see H. Con. Res. 77), H6045 [15JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 72), H2487 [1MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 1833), H6397 [27JN]

Agriculture: eliminate the Market Promotion Program (see H.R. 1749), H6699 [30JN]

———labeling of milk products relative to bovine growth hormones, and development of residue test (see H.R. 2084, 2085), H7378 [20JY]

———price supports for peanuts (see H.R. 2008), H6829 [11JY]

———price supports for sugar (see H.R. 1687), H5471 [23MY]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 2143), H8063 [31JY]

Air pollution: reduction of work-related vehicle trips in ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 325), H1461 [8FE]

Airlines: prohibit smoking on all flights (see H.R. 969), H3073 [13MR]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1000), H1967 [21FE]

American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (see H.R. 1776), H5690 [7JN]

Animals: prohibit export of American black bear viscera (see H.R. 353), H400 [19JA]

———prohibit import, export, sale or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 2240), H8994 [14SE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H4105 [3AP]

———reporting requirements for research facilities conducting experimentation and testing (see H.R. 1547), H4511 [2MY]

Appropriations: reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 1162), H2891 [8MR]

Armed Forces: assist INS and Customs Service personnel in performing border protection functions (see H.R. 387), H2224 [24FE]

———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 945), H9452 [21SE]

———prohibit accrual of pay and allowances to members confined pending dishonorable dismissal charges (see H.R. 585), H2064 [22FE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 47), H4512 [2MY]

Aviation: repeal increase in transportation fuels tax applicable to commercial aviation (see H.R. 752), H6159 [20JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: investigation of war crimes (see H. Res. 282), H15136 [19DE]

———lift U.S. arms embargo (see H.R. 1172), H4512 [2MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 28, 55), H175 [9JA], H468 [20JA]

———identification and control of tax expenditures (see H.R. 1387), H4916 [12MY]

———require an operating and a capital budget to distinguish between Federal funds and trust funds (see H.R. 1233), H3975 [29MR]

———treatment of receipts and disbursements of Federal trust funds (see H.R. 564), H2487 [1MR]

Business and industry: volunteer guidelines for socially responsible practices for U.S. businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 910), H1688 [13FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of grounds for display of steel home building materials (see H. Con. Res. 85), H7378 [20JY]

———establish a Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 1230), H3156 [14MR]

CCC: limit farm and export expenditures (see H.R. 2523), H10994 [26OC]

Charles A. Hayes Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 2704), H14239 [7DE]

Children and youth: require hearing loss testing for all newborns (see H.R. 396), H4105 [3AP]

China, People's Republic of: encourage liberty (see H.R. 1147), H3879 [28MR]

———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 96), H6699 [30JN]

———prohibit entry of items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (see H.R. 139), H325 [18JA]

China, Republic of: permit U.S. visits by elected leaders and representatives (see H.R. 1460), H6699 [30JN]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment restricting citizenship by virtue of birth in U.S. (see H.J. Res. 56), H2717 [6MR]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1965), H9132 [18SE]

Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 534), H840 [27JA]

———mint coins recommended by the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1753), H6270 [22JN]

———redesign $1 coin to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. (see H.R. 616), H4415 [6AP]

Commission on Concentration in the Livestock Industry: establish (see H.R. 2506), H10307 [18OC]

Congressional Award Board: revise and extend authorities (see H.R. 2396), H10485 [19OC]

Connecticut: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the Old State House (see H.R. 1933), H9738 [29SE]

Consumer Price Index: calculation (see H. Res. 45), H2584 [2MR]

Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-produced merchandise (see H.R. 447), H593 [24JA]

Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implementation (see H.R. 1416), H6656 [29JN]

Courts: prevent jury tampering (see H.R. 1145), H3572 [22MR]

———prevent witness retaliation (see H.R. 1143), H3572 [22MR]

———prevent witness tampering (see H.R. 1144), H3572 [22MR]

Crime: antiracketeering laws (see H.R. 230), H400 [19JA]

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

———include peonage and slavery offenses as RICO predicates (see H.R. 305), H593 [24JA]

———prevention of fraud relative to provision of or receipt of payment for health care services (see H.R. 1758), H8537 [4AU]

———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 2416), H11587 [31OC]

Cyprus: dispute resolution (see H. Con. Res. 42), H4512 [2MY]

Davis-Bacon Act: revise (see H.R. 2472), H15574 [21DE]

Dept. of Defense: reduce size of operational support aircraft fleet (see H.R. 1973), H7012 [13JY]

Dept. of Energy: gas turbine modular helium reactor program (see H.R. 311), H4177 [4AP]

Dept. of HHS: verification of employee Social Security information (see H.R. 502), H593 [24JA]

Dept. of Justice: appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (see H.R. 451), H1689 [13FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: display of POW/MIA flag at medical centers relative to full accounting of Vietnam-era POW/MIA (see H.R. 2013), H6830 [11JY]

———extend benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 44), H2584 [2MR]

Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 1856), H6045 [15JN]

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge: designate (see H.R. 1253), H4336 [5AP]

Ecology and environment: establish revolving loan funds for cleanup of distressed areas with investment potential (see H.R. 1620), H4873 [11MY]

———State certification of voluntary cleanup programs for low and medium priority sites (see H.R. 1621), H4873 [11MY]

Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2178), H9739 [29SE]

Edison, Thomas Alva: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 893), H4336 [5AP]

Education: low-income school choice demonstration program (see H.R. 1640), H6397 [27JN]

———provide demonstration grants to secondary schools to extend the academic year (see H.R. 2252), H8535 [4AU]

Edward Madigan Post Office Building, Lincoln, IL: designate (see H.R. 1880), H6082 [16JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 97), H7068 [17JY]

———constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see H.J. Res. 114), H10994 [26OC]

Employment: age discrimination regulations relative to hiring and retirement plans for State and local law enforcement officers and firefighters (see H.R. 849), H3156 [14MR]

———clarify exemption of houseparents from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements (see H.R. 2531), H10848 [25OC]

———require employers to notify workers before health care or retirement benefits are terminated (see H.R. 1305), H13804 [29NO]

———tax credit for the hiring of displaced homemakers (see H.R. 110), H593 [24JA]

English language: constitutional amendment to establish as official language of U.S. (see H.J. Res. 109), H10147 [17OC]

———declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 739, 1005), H889 [30JA], H1157 [2FE], H2224 [24FE]

EPA: State grants to finance the construction or improvement of water supply systems (see H.R. 2747), H14238 [7DE]

ERISA: joint trusteeship of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 1355), H12190 [13NO]

Executive departments: ensure that any expenditure of U.S. Government funds remain accountable to the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 57), H1281 [6FE]

Explosives: require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 1568), H6083 [16JN]

FAA: establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 2276), H8683 [7SE]

Families and domestic relations: child support enforcement (see H.R. 801), H2989 [9MR]

———protect parental rights (see H.R. 1946), H10048 [12OC]

———require States to disclose the AIDS status of infants to legal guardians (see H.R. 1289), H3571 [22MR]

FDA: increase the voting consumer representation of the Blood Products Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1021), H2717 [6MR]

Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on certain executive and legislative branch officials (see H.R. 2031), H7011 [13JY]

———treatment of life insurance options for disabled retirees (see H.R. 2688), H13804 [29NO]

Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with public sector firefighters (see H.R. 858), H3049 [10MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend medical device provisions (see H.R. 2290), H9592 [27SE]

Fire prevention: encourage State and local fire safety and prevention education programs (see H.R. 771), H3049 [10MR]

Firearms: gun control (see H. Con. Res. 65), H6397 [27JN]

———permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of certain felonies (see H.R. 2101), H11686 [1NO]

———prohibit possession of nonsporting handguns (see H.R. 250), H890 [30JA]

———prohibit transfer of two or more handguns to an individual within any 30-day period (see H.R. 964), H1849 [15FE]

———regulate sale, import, and manufacture of polymer plastic ammunition (see H.R. 221), H593 [24JA]

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

Food: meat and poultry inspection programs (see H.R. 1423), H8063 [31JY]

Food stamps: reduce fraud (see H.R. 1094), H3276 [15MR]

Foreign Agents Registration Act: strengthen (see H.R. 452), H468 [20JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit to countries that restrict the delivery of U.S. humanitarian assistance to other countries (see H.R. 942), H2651 [3MR]

Foreign trade: develop criteria for market access in foreign countries (see H.R. 1560), H4545 [3MY]

———ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreement (see H.R. 2714), H14002 [5DE]

———impact of Japanese trade practices on automobile industry (see H. Res. 150), H5623 [6JN]

———impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran (see H.R. 2458), H11939 [8NO]

FRS: authorize GAO to audit divisions, boards, committees, banks, and branches (see H.R. 809), H2584 [2MR]

George Washington Boyhood Home Foundation: preservation of Ferry Farm (see H.R. 652), H2306 [27FE]

Graham, Billy and Ruth: award congressional gold medal (see H.R. 2657), H14927 [14DE]

Grant's Tomb National Monument, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 1774), H6397 [27JN]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1020), H4177 [4AP]

Health: accessibility of alternative treatments and medicines (see H.R. 2019), H6913 [12JY]

———include organ donation forms and information in individual income tax refund payments (see H.R. 1889), H8537 [4AU]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 995, 2220), H7179 [18JY], H8534 [4AU]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 1950, 1955; H. Con. Res. 79), H6655 [29JN], H7179 [18JY], H7990 [28JY]

———require the removal of silicone gel and saline breast implants and conduct chemical and industrial safety research (see H.R. 2796), H14963 [15DE]

———research and education programs on menopause and related conditions (see H.R. 548), H2651 [3MR]

———studies and programs relative to traumatic brain injuries (see H.R. 248), H7256 [19JY]

Health care programs: combat waste, fraud and abuse (see H.R. 2326), H9739 [29SE]

Helium Act: sale of Federal real and personal property (see H.R. 873), H1850 [15FE]

House of Representatives: ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights relative to States' ratification (see H. Res. 39), H3417 [21MR]

House Rules: disclosure of source of amendments, measures, and committee reports (see H. Res. 132), H4415 [6AP]

Housing: benefits relative to the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see H.R. 1006), H2224 [24FE]

Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 21), H2224 [24FE]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1404), H4335 [5AP]

Immigration: enforce employer sanctions and limit the adjustment of status relative to illegal aliens (see H.R. 2164), H9671 [28SE]

———enforcement of employer sanctions law (see H.R. 570), H2717 [6MR]

———moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 373), H6270 [22JN]

———reform admission policies, treatment of criminal aliens and alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (see H.R. 2202), H9671 [28SE]

Independent counsel: reauthorize (see H.R. 892), H9452 [21SE]

India: self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 32), H3327 [16MR]

———suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations (see H.R. 1425), H4413 [6AP]

Information services: prevent unfair billing and charging practices for services provided over 800 line phone numbers (see H.R. 1559), H4620 [9MY]

International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 244), H170 [9JA]

Iran: economic sanctions (see H.R. 1541), H6397 [27JN]

———human rights violations of Bahais (see H. Con. Res. 102), H13274 [17NO]

Iraq: compliance with U.N. arms control and human rights resolutions (see H. Res. 200), H9592 [27SE]

Jewish War Veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 26), H3417 [21MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: authorize the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternal organization to establish a memorial (see H.J. Res. 70), H2393 [28FE]

Lobbyists: limit access to the Hall of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 286), H13804 [29NO]

Madison, James: mint coins in commemoration of 250th anniversary of birth (see H.R. 1684), H6083 [16JN]

Marine mammals: support the International Dolphin Conservation Program (see H.R. 2179), H9132 [18SE]

Medicaid: screening mammography (see H.R. 777), H2651 [3MR]

Medicare: chiropractic services (see H.R. 997), H6270 [22JN]

———colorectal screening (see H.R. 922, 1046), H2651 [3MR], H5691 [7JN]

———coverage of blood-testing strips for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H2392 [28FE]

———outpatient self-management training services for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1073), H2392 [28FE]

———permit select policies to be offered in all States (see H.R. 483), H3417 [21MR]

———prostate cancer screening (see H.R. 1496), H4431 [7AP]

———screening mammography (see H.R. 778, 958), H2651 [3MR], H6913 [12JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish an Office of Inspector General (see H.R. 2480), H14173 [6DE]

———public examination of any changes in existing law relative to budget reconciliation (see H. Res. 221), H8904 [13SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit representation of foreign governments after leaving office (see H.R. 459), H3156 [14MR]

Mexico: reporting requirements on economic assistance relative to instability of economy and currency (see H. Res. 80), H1611 [10FE]

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie: establish (see H.R. 714), H2177 [23FE]

Miller, Doris: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 1677), H5366 [18MY]

Minimum wage: deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 620), H9591 [27SE]

Mining and mineral resources: locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 357), H890 [30JA]

Mississippi: transfer lands for Jamie L. Whitten Wilderness Area (see H.R. 2552), H10994 [26OC]

Money: budget and credit authority provided to the exchange stabilization fund (see H.R. 867), H1689 [13FE]

Monuments and memorials: recognize opening of Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial (see H. Res. 59), H2892 [8MR]

Motor vehicles: school bus safety (see H.R. 1884), H7179 [18JY]

Music: licensing (see H.R. 789), H2393 [28FE]

NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 499, 2651), H241 [13JA], H13142 [16NO]

National Committee on Telemedicine: establish (see H.R. 426), H2716 [6MR]

National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 2209), H13870 [30NO]

National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 497), H10994 [26OC]

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: expand activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 835), H3808 [24MR]

National Tourism Organization: establish (see H.R. 2579), H13870 [30NO]

National Voter Registration Act: delay enforcement until implementation funding is appropriated (see H.R. 736), H4916 [12MY]

———repeal (see H.R. 370), H692 [25JA]

———voluntary compliance by States (see H.R. 60, 326), H692 [25JA], H5905 [13JN]

Natural gas: enhance safety, training, research, and development in the propane gas industry (see H.R. 1514), H4512 [2MY]

NIH: funding for diabetes-related research (see H.R. 1656), H13804 [29NO]

Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see H.R. 470), H7012 [13JY]

Northwestern University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 294), H14238 [7DE]

Oil Pollution Act: require Federal agencies to differentiate between organic oils and petroleum-based oils (see H.R. 436), H296 [17JA]

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

Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (see H.R. 1627), H8597 [6SE]

Power resources: natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline safety (see H.R. 1126), H2650 [3MR]

Professional Trade Service Corps: establish (see H.R. 1567), H6397 [27JN]

Public debt: establish a deficit reduction trust fund (see H.R. 1162), H2891 [8MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 852), H2584 [2MR]

———domestic livestock grazing fees (see H.R. 676), H2306 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: reform (see H.R. 982), H1907 [16FE]

Radio: permit recreational radio operations without licenses (see H.R. 963), H2306 [27FE]

Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act: reduce waiting period for benefits (see H.R. 2594), H11938 [8NO]

Railroads: preservation of infrastructure (see H.R. 2205), H8534 [4AU]

Recreation areas: require camps to report on incidents of injuries and illnesses to Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 1194), H3049 [10MR]

Recycling: management standards and requirements for spent lead-acid batteries (see H.R. 1522), H4432 [7AP]

———require producers and importers of newsprint to recycle a certain percentage (see H.R. 1523), H4432 [7AP]

———require producers and importers of tires to recycle a certain percentage (see H.R. 1524), H4432 [7AP]

———require the EPA to establish a recycling credit system for used oil (see H.R. 1525), H4432 [7AP]

Refuse disposal: solid and hazardous waste incinerator requirements (see H.R. 2211), H10485 [19OC]

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

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2481), H11442 [30OC]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2285), H12085 [9NO]

Russia: protection of freedom of the press and freedom of expression (see H. Con. Res. 95), H10147 [17OC]

———removal of troops from Kaliningrad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H9133 [18SE]

Senior citizens: affirm the purpose and value of senior nutrition programs (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1612 [10FE]

Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see H.R. 52), H164 [9JA]

Smithsonian Institution: mint coins in commemoration of 150th anniversary (see H.R. 2627), H13274 [17NO]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds (see H.R. 2628), H12349 [14NO]

———earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 201), H5983 [14JN]

———ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 491), H6270 [22JN]

———maintain earnings test correlation between disability insurance benefits for the blind and retirement age benefits (see H. Con. Res. 23), H3417 [21MR]

Sports: headgear requirements for professional boxers (see H.R. 1150), H3417 [21MR]

———regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 2740), H14238 [7DE]

SSI: require benefits in the form of vouchers (see H.R. 612), H3073 [13MR]

———restriction on benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 2320), H10485 [19OC]

Surplus Government property: distribution to nonprofit organizations providing assistance to the hungry or indigent (see H.R. 863), H7801 [26JY]

Tariff: footwear assembled in beneficiary countries (see H.R. 1452), H4414 [6AP]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 2548), H11939 [8NO]

———allow installment method of reporting income from the sale of certain residential real property (see H.R. 1076), H2811 [7MR]

———allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 1493), H7012 [13JY]

———benefits for foreign corporations (see H.R. 1278), H3975 [29MR]

———capital gains rate on stock of certain domestic corporations (see H.R. 512), H538 [23JA]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 333, 1322), H1208 [3FE], H3807 [24MR]

———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see H.R. 1003), H3049 [10MR]

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

———designation of overpayments and contributions to the U.S. Library Trust Fund (see H.R. 2246), H15238 [20DE]

———exclude length of service awards for firefighters and emergency medical service personnel from limitations on deferred compensation plans (see H.R. 1893), H7461 [21JY]

———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H890 [30JA]

———impose penalties on self-dealing between certain tax-exempt organizations and disqualified persons (see H.R. 613), H2989 [9MR]

———incentives for the use of alcohol as a fuel (see H.R. 2474), H10994 [26OC]

———increase excise taxes on smokeless tobacco products and establish a trust fund to reduce use (see H.R. 2585), H11782 [6NO]

———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 682), H3049 [10MR]

———nonrecognition of gain on conversion of long-term property through exercise of eminent domain (see H.R. 928), H2717 [6MR]

———nonrecognition of gain on sale of a principal residence by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 1149), H2811 [7MR]

———permit penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement accounts by unemployed individuals (see H.R. 1148), H2811 [7MR]

———permit tax-free rollover of certain payments made by employers to separated employees (see H.R. 1251), H4433 [7AP]

———provide assistance to first-time homebuyers (see H.R. 726), H3049 [10MR]

———repeal gross income limitation applicable to regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1431), H5905 [13JN]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 390, 2450), H468 [20JA], H12085 [9NO]

———treatment of accelerated death benefits under life insurance contracts (see H.R. 99), H1371 [7FE]

———treatment of certain education savings accounts (see H.R. 769), H1050 [1FE]

———treatment of certain interest on automobile loans (see H.R. 1957), H6655 [29JN]

———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 2190), H10147 [17OC]

———treatment of group legal services plans (see H.R. 540), H4873 [11MY]

———treatment of homemakers' individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 708, 1040), H2223, H2224 [24FE]

———treatment of individual investment accounts (see H.R. 328), H3156 [14MR]

———treatment of individual training accounts (see H.R. 2338), H10485 [19OC]

———treatment of medical savings account contributions (see H.R. 354), H593 [24JA]

———treatment of medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1818), H5904 [13JN]

———treatment of postsecondary education expenses (see H.R. 1272), H4032 [30MR]

———treatment of rollover gain from the sale of farm assets into an individual retirement account (see H.R. 844), H1689 [13FE]

———treatment of State prepaid college tuition programs (see H.R. 1328), H4336 [5AP]

———treatment of student loan interest (see H.R. 1229), H3879 [28MR]

———treatment of tax-exempt interest relative to Social Security benefits and income determination (see H.R. 159), H3417 [21MR]

Tax-exempt organizations: authorize receipt of Federal loans, grants, or contracts to organizations engaging in lobbying activities (see H.R. 2785), H15238 [20DE]

Television: dissemination of indecent material on cable television (see H.R. 1540), H5191 [17MY]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see H.R. 1807, 2030), H5753 [8JN], H7461 [21JY]

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

Tobacco products: increase excise taxes and use revenue for tobacco crop substitution (see H.R. 1455), H4414 [6AP]

Transportation: funding for bicycle facilities and pedestrian walkways (see H.R. 1539), H4511 [2MY]

———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 842), H2177 [23FE]

Trucking industry: regulation of nonconsensual tow truck operations (see H.R. 866), H2811 [7MR]

Turkey: protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Con. Res. 50), H4512 [2MY]

Urban areas: promote national agenda (see H.R. 1297), H4177 [4AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H4620 [9MY]

Veterans: establish confidential database for the collection of medical information (see H.R. 798), H4795 [10MY]

———exempt organizations from regulations prohibiting the solicitation of contributions on postal property (see H.R. 467), H3327 [16MR]

———extend eligibility period for inpatient or outpatient care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 1329), H4546 [3MY]

———Government employment preference for active duty service veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (see H.R. 2510), H10484 [19OC]

———revise effective dates for discontinuance of compensation and pension benefits (see H.R. 109), H537 [23JA]

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

Voting: eliminate bilingual voting requirements (see H.R. 351), H7257 [19JY]

Washington, George: mint coins in commemoration of 200th anniversary of death (see H.R. 2026), H7461 [21JY]

Water pollution: enforcement and compliance with regulations (see H.R. 1262), H4105 [3AP]

———establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 1152), H4619 [9MY]

Weapons: eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 1876), H6270 [22JN]

White House Conference on Trade and Investment in Ireland: endorse Irish-American agenda (see H. Con. Res. 43), H3733 [23MR]

World Conference on Women: meeting (see H.R. 2047), H7067 [17JY]

Essays

Front Porch People: Marcel J. Pasciak, E1494 [21JY]

Lists

Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inductees, E1808 [19SE]

Remarks by, on

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1833), H11432 [30OC]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 1788), H13819, H13822, H13827, H13829, H13831, H13836, H13839 [30NO]

———authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 1788), consideration (H. Res. 284), H13815 [30NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1437), E844 [7AP]

———competition for track rights between rail freight carriers, H13836 [30NO]

———extend American with Disabilities Act exemption to commuter authority facilities, H13822 [30NO]

———outreach program for domestic trackwork manufacturers contract awards, H13829 [30NO]

Appropriations: line-item veto (H.R. 2), H1232 [6FE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (H. Con. Res. 47), E943 [3MY]

Baumann, Jason M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1209 [9JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: require congressional approval prior to U.S. military intervention (H.R. 2770), H14834 [13DE]

Budget: balance, E1082 [19MY]

Bulvan, Joseph M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2038 [26OC]

Cicero, IL: tribute to Chamber of Commerce and Industry honorees, E2180 [14NO]

Dept. of Transportation: funding for Next Generation High Speed Rail Program, E1507 [25JY]

———funding to perform certain ICC functions, E1509 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2002), H7590, H7594 [25JY], E1507, E1509 [25JY]

Duffy, Bryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1209 [9JN]

Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E1807 [19SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (H.R. 961), H4876, H4877, H4879, H4881 [12MY]

ICC: eliminate and reform certain transportation regulations (H.R. 2539), H12256, H12266, H12298 [14NO]

———eliminate (H.R. 1436), E844 [7AP]

India: civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E2329 [8DE]

Khalistan: independence anniversary, E1897 [29SE]

Krasneck, Kevin J.: Carnegie Medal recipient, E1934 [12OC]

Kravcik, John: Western Springs, IL, Man of the Year award recipient, E2129 [8NO]

Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (H.R. 743), H9535 [27SE]

Labor unions: collective bargaining rights of mass transit employees, H7590, H7594 [25JY]

Lyons, IL: tribute to Lyons Township High School Hall of Fame inductees, E2093 [2NO]

Medicare: reform, H10287 [18OC]

Mexico: economic assistance relative to instability of economy and currency, H387, H388 [19JA], H955 [31JA]

NAFTA: implementation, H387, H388 [19JA], H955 [31JA]

———repeal, E83 [11JA]

National security: revitalize (H.R. 7), H1882 [16FE]

NATO: membership of Central and East European countries, H1882 [16FE]

Newspapers: tribute to Illinois Press Association award recipients, E1975 [18OC]

Person, Joyce: Western Springs, IL, Woman of the Year award recipient, E2129 [8NO]

Pratt, Douglas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E379 [16FE]

Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 4), H3619 [23MR]

Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (S. Con. Res. 31), H11849 [8NO]

Railroads: increase labor protections afforded to employees of small and midsize railroads during acquisitions or mergers, H12298 [14NO]

———limitation on noneconomic damages that a railroad accident victim may recover, H13831 [30NO]

———reform of Railroad Loan Guarantee Program, H13827 [30NO]

———regulation of rail lines and rates, H12266 [14NO]

———transfer title of magnetic levitation tract materials at Transportation Technology Center to Florida, H13822 [30NO]

Refuse disposal: treatment and regulation of solid waste incinerators, E222 [30JA]

Sewage disposal: funding for State sewage treatment plant construction, H4876, H4877, H4879, H4881 [12MY]

Ships and vessels: revitalize U.S.-flag merchant marine (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 287), H14060 [6DE]

Transportation: reform regulation of transportation industries and rail carriers (H.R. 1436), E844 [7AP]

Yanikoski, Richard A.: inauguration as president of Xavier University, E1059 [17MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5070 [16MY]

Special order: granted, H536 [23JA], H968 [31JA], H1049 [1FE], H1549 [9FE], H4176 [4AP], H4334 [5AP], H4412 [6AP], H4430 [7AP], H4872 [11MY], H4914 [12MY], H5070 [16MY], H5186 [17MY], H5688 [7JN], H5751 [8JN], H5903 [13JN], H5982 [14JN], H6043 [15JN], H10305 [18OC]

Reports

Think Tank Lists India's U.N. Votes and Receipt of Aid: Heritage Foundation, E1897 [29SE]

Resignations

Conferee: H.R. 2539, Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act, H14351 [12DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Midway Airport: Oak Lawn, IL, Chamber of Commerce, E2053 [26OC]

Schedules

Committee on Resources (House): Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands: public lands legislation, D1051 [7SE]

Statements

Treatment and Regulation of Solid Waste Incinerators: Michael W. Turlek, Lyons Incinerator Opponent Network (organization), E223 [30JA]

Tributes

Bruton, Michael, E2350 [13DE]

Gaulin, Steven M., E1931 [12OC]

Hurkes, Jenna M., E1977 [18OC]

Kaptur, Rosemary, E851 [7AP]

Madigan, Edward R., E97 [13JA]

Matyas, Reanna J., E1774 [13SE]

Pasciak, Marcel J., E1494 [21JY]

Radek, John R., E2198 [16NO]

Siegel, Eugene L., E1288 [19JN], E1470 [19JY]

Slezak, Charles J., E2089 [1NO]

Stibich, John T., E53 [5JA]

Vondrak, Daisy, E2415 [19DE]

Wenta, Edwin and Charlotte, E1188 [8JN]

White, Rose, E51 [5JA]