LANTOS, TOM (a Representative from California)
Addresses
Congressional Dinner in Honor of European Parliamentarians: Strobe Talbott, Dept. of State, E1893
International Development Association Funding: James D. Wolfensohn, World Bank, E1949
U.N. 50th Anniversary Celebration: Madeline Korbel Albright, U.N. Ambassador, E2127
Amendments offered by, to
Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), H5375 [22MY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 1530, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H9403 [21SE]
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, H3419 [22MR]
Articles and editorials
Beijing—A Real Picture..., Judy Woodruff, Washington (DC) Post, E1901
Beyond the Great Satan, Hushang Ansary, Washington (DC) Post, E2056
Denying the Poor Equal Access to the Law, San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E1801
Equal Opportunity on the Playing Fields, San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E1706
Rabin—Star of a Heroic Generation, Nimrod Barkan, San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, H11851
U.N. Peacekeeping Is Worth Fighting For, San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E330
Weimar Russia, Charles Gati, Washington (DC) Post, E637
Welfare On the Cheap Is Not Reform, San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E771
What Is the Mission? Henry Kissinger, Washington (DC) Post, E2027
Bills and resolutions introduced by
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the Rotunda for a dedication ceremony for the placement of a bust of Raoul Wallenberg in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 94), H8536 [4AU]
Children and youth: reform child labor laws (see H.R. 1049), H2224 [24FE]
China, People's Republic of: encourage liberty (see H.R. 1147), H2811 [7MR]
China, Republic of: visit of President Lee Teng-hui (see H. Con. Res. 33, 53), H2716 [6MR], H3974 [29MR]
Contracts: classification of employees and independent contractors relative to Federal procurement contracts (see H.R. 508, 509), H242 [13JA]
Federal employees: treatment of early-retirement reduction regulations relative to defense base closures (see H.R. 2375), H9452 [21SE]
Foreign policy: resumption of direct, bilateral talks between India and Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 59), H4415 [6AP]
Indonesia: condemn for refusal to permit a team from Israel to participate in the World Archery Championships (see H. Con. Res. 87), H7916 [27JY]
Russia: protection of freedom of the press and freedom of expression (see H. Con. Res. 84, 90, 95), H7378 [20JY], H8309 [2AU], H8536 [4AU]
Taxation: determination of employment status (see H.R. 510), H242 [13JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 2143), H8063 [31JY]
Airlines: prohibit smoking on all flights (see H.R. 969), H8174 [1AU]
———require use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 1309), H3732 [23MR]
Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1000), H1967 [21FE]
Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H3048 [10MR]
———reporting requirements for research facilities conducting experimentation and testing (see H.R. 1547), H5753 [8JN]
———require humane transport of horses en route to slaughtering facilities (see H.R. 2433), H10485 [19OC]
Appropriations: line-item veto (S. 4), application to 1996 appropriations bills (see H. Res. 212), H8536 [4AU]
———making continuing (see H.J. Res. 118, 120), H12506 [15NO]
Aviation: repeal increase in transportation fuels tax applicable to commercial aviation (see H.R. 752), H8361 [3AU]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: investigation of war crimes (see H. Res. 282), H15136 [19DE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 28), H175 [9JA]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 33), H468 [20JA]
Business and industry: volunteer guidelines for socially responsible practices for U.S. businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 910), H4512 [2MY]
California: management of the Presidio facilities (see H.R. 1296), H3572 [22MR]
California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1781), H5691 [7JN]
China, People's Republic of: demand the unconditional release of U.S. citizen Peter H. Wu (see H. Res. 178), H6656 [29JN]
———demand the unconditional release of Wei Jingsheng (see H. Con. Res. 117), H14002 [5DE]
———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 96), H6083 [16JN]
———participation of officials in international activities relative to release of religious prisoners (see H.R. 2829), H15633 [22DE]
China, Republic of: permit U.S. visits by elected leaders and representatives (see H.R. 1460), H4414 [6AP]
———U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 12, 63), H176 [9JA], H4433 [7AP]
Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1863), H6045 [15JN]
Civil Rights Act: availability of information on reproductive health services at federally or State funded family planning clinics (see H.R. 641), H4031 [30MR]
Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1965), H6656 [29JN]
Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 534), H3733 [23MR]
Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 1872), H8806 [12SE]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implementation (see H.R. 1416), H4335 [5AP]
Cuba: U.S. assistance relative to the establishment of a transitional government (see H.R. 611), H467 [20JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 44), H6481 [28JN]
Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 1856), H6699 [30JN]
Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H4619 [9MY]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1462), H8537 [4AU]
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge: designate (see H.R. 1253), H3276 [15MR]
Employment: age discrimination regulations relative to hiring and retirement plans for State and local law enforcement officers and firefighters (see H.R. 849), H2393 [28FE]
Families and domestic relations: require States to disclose the AIDS status of infants to legal guardians (see H.R. 1289), H3571 [22MR]
Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with public sector firefighters (see H.R. 858), H1460 [8FE]
Firearms: regulate sale, import, and manufacture of polymer plastic ammunition (see H.R. 221), H169 [9JA]
Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran (see H.R. 2458), H10994 [26OC]
———prohibit the importation of goods produced abroad with child labor (see H.R. 2065), H7256 [19JY]
France: actions relative to moratorium on testing of nuclear weapons (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6698 [30JN]
Holocaust: condemn efforts to distort historical reality of the Holocaust and recognize work of U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (see H. Res. 316), H15237 [20DE]
House of Representatives: ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights relative to States' ratification (see H. Res. 39), H3417 [21MR]
Housing: prohibit certain rental housing managers from banning household pets for elderly residents (see H.R. 1619), H7012 [13JY]
Human rights: trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for forced prostitution (see H. Con. Res. 21), H2177 [23FE]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1404), H4335 [5AP]
International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 244), H3327 [16MR]
Iran: economic sanctions (see H.R. 1541), H5609 [25MY]
———human rights violations of Bahais (see H. Con. Res. 102), H9363 [20SE]
Iraq: compliance with U.N. arms control and human rights resolutions (see H. Res. 200), H7550 [24JY]
Israel: relocate U.S. embassy to Jerusalem (see H.R. 1595), H8597 [6SE]
Jewish War Veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 26), H3417 [21MR]
Legislative Branch of the Government: application of certain laws (see H.R. 1), H158 [9JA]
Mauritania: prohibit foreign aid or arms transfers until elimination of chattel slavery (see H.R. 550), H296 [17JA]
Medicare/Medicaid: public examination of any changes in existing law relative to budget reconciliation (see H. Res. 221), H8904 [13SE]
Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 940), H1751 [14FE]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 2651), H14003 [5DE]
National Association of Radio Talk Show Hosts: honoring of G. Gordon Liddy relative to characterization of Federal law enforcement officials (see H. Res. 153), H5692 [7JN]
National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 497), H10994 [26OC]
National Voter Registration Act: affirmation (see H. Con. Res. 96), H8536 [4AU]
Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 2697), H13869 [30NO]
Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing business (see H.R. 470), H3327 [16MR]
Patents: early publication of patent applications (see H.R. 1733), H10994 [26OC]
———restore term (see H.R. 359), H243 [13JA]
Pensions: revise effective date for cost-of-living adjustments for military retirees (see H.R. 2664), H13930 [4DE]
Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 852), H1371 [7FE]
Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 1591), H9363 [20SE]
Rivers, Ruben: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2228), H8534 [4AU]
Smithsonian Institution: mint coins in commemoration of 150th anniversary (see H.R. 2627), H13930 [4DE]
Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds (see H.R. 2628), H12349 [14NO]
———maintain earnings test correlation between disability insurance benefits for the blind and retirement age benefits (see H. Con. Res. 23), H2651 [3MR]
States: Federal recognition of any coastal moratorium on leasing, exploration, and development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 1898), H6158 [20JN]
———tax treatment of certain pension income (see H.R. 394), H9591 [27SE]
Surplus Government property: authorize donation of surplus Federal law enforcement canines to their handlers (see H.R. 704), H1157 [2FE]
Taxation: church pension benefit plans (see H.R. 528), H11441 [30OC]
———treatment of individuals benefiting from renouncement of citizenship and treatment of assets of naturalized citizens or residents (H.R. 1535), consideration (see H. Res. 160), H5608 [25MY]
Television: 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), H6397 [27JN]
Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 896), H8597 [6SE]
U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 119), H14764 [13DE]
Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H4431 [7AP]
Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 1136), H2716 [6MR]
———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H9738 [29SE]
Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H1688 [13FE]
Washington, George: mint coins in commemoration of 200th anniversary of death (see H.R. 2026), H7990 [28JY]
World War II: mint coins in commemoration of 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and of George C. Marshall (see H.R. 1406), H8684 [7SE]
Eulogies
Rabin, Yitzhak: by Marvin Hier, H11851
Letters
Tribute to Raoul Wallenberg: Lillian Hoffman, E2102
Messages
Katyn Forest Massacre: Federation of the Katyn Families, E1287
Newsletters
Money to Burn, Michael E. Diegel, Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, E977
Remarks by, on
Arson Awareness Week: observance, E977
Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.S. military intervention, E2027
———U.S. military intervention (H. Res. 247), H11406
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), H11195
Bulgaria: U.S. policy, E1997
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a dedication ceremony for the placement of a bust of Raoul Wallenberg in the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 94), H9715 [29SE]
Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to loading of materials into balers and compacters (H.R. 1114), H10666
China, People's Republic of: demand the unconditional release of Wei Jingsheng, E2373
———encourage liberty (H.R. 1147), E561
———most-favored-nation status, E2373
———most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 96), H7303 [20JY]
———U.S. policy (H.R. 2058), H7289 [20JY]
China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1927
———visit of President Lee Teng-hui (H. Con. Res. 53), H4451 [2MY]
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations, E1266
Dept. of State: action barring entry of Musa Mohammed Abu Marzuq into the U.S. due to terrorist activities, E1680
———consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), E1252
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2076), conference report, E2351
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2127), E1706
Development Fund for Africa: funding, E1254
Federal employees: treatment of early-retirement reduction regulations relative to defense base closures (H.R. 2375), E1856
Germany: resolution by parliament relative to Russia's actions in Chechnya, E236
Holocaust: remembrance, E925
Indonesia: condemn for refusal to permit a team from Israel to participate in the World Archery Championships (H. Con. Res. 87), E1535
Iran: U.S. policy, E2055
Israel: relocate U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (S. 1322), H10687
Levy, Alan: American Society of Journalists and Authors Author of the Year award recipient, E1091
LSC: funding, E1801
Medicare: reform (H.R. 2425), H10342 [19OC]
Paraguay: U.S. visit of President Juan Carlos Wasmosy, E2024
Parliamentary inquiry, H7302 [20JY]
Pensions: corporate use of pension plan funds, H11195
Poland: anniversary of Katyn Forest massacre, E1287
Public welfare programs: reform, E771
Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (S. Con. Res. 31), H11850
Russia: convening of the Uniting Convention of the Russian Jewish Congress, E2449
———protection of freedom of the press and freedom of expression (H. Con. Res. 84), E1481
———protection of freedom of the press and freedom of expression (H. Con. Res. 95), E1842
———U.S. policy, E637
San Francisco Labor Council: meeting with labor leaders in the People's Republic of China, E1079
Steiner, David: recipient of National Award of the Orthodox Union Institute for Public Affairs, E723
Taxation: determination of employment status (H.R. 510), E566
U.N.: anniversary, E2127
———U.S. role in peacekeeping operations, E329
U.N. World Conference on Women: meeting, E1901
USIA: extension of au pair programs (S. 1465), H14976
Wallenberg, Raoul: unveiling of bust in Capitol rotunda, E2285
Women: title IX regulations relative to collegiate sports, E1706
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Representative to the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S19250 [22DE]
Resolutions by organizations
Russian conflict in Chechnya: German Parliament, E236
Schedules
Committee on International Relations (House): Middle East process, D1124 [20SE]
Committee on Ways and Means (House): Subcommittee on Trade: U.S.-China trade relations and renewal of most-favored-nation status, D652 [23MY]
Songs
``Wallenberg,'' Henry Shaffner, Bobbie Shaffner, and Lillian Lewis, E2197
Statements
Closure of San Bruno, CA, Engineering Field Activity: by, E1266
Corporate Use of Pension Plan Funds: Robert B. Reich, Sec. of Labor, H11196
Imprisonment of Wei Jingsheng: Wei Shanshan, E2374
Raoul Wallenberg: Lord Braine of Wheatley, British House of Lords, E925
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 84, protection of freedom of the press and freedom of expression in Russia, E1481
Tributes
Bahr, Morton, E1469
Bladen, Barbara, E1279
Gottstein, Barney, E2376
Herling, Madeleine, E2082
Huber, Margaret A., E1915
King Hassan II of Morocco, E597
Lewis, Lillian, E2197
Louie, David, E766
Margolin, Miri, E2222 [20NO]
Marion, Andre F., E170
Mineta, Representative, H9576
Schneier, Arthur, E1989
Semjen, Anita, E185
Shaffner, Bobbie, E2197
Shaffner, Henry, E2197
Shaffner, Henry and Bobbie, E2285
Talbott, Strobe, E1892
Wallenberg, Raoul, E2102
Wolfensohn, James D., E1949