CAMP, DAVE (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments offered by, to
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1976), H7179 [18JY], H7318 [20JY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility Act, H9710 [29SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced by
House of Representatives: require audit of financial records and administrative functions and thorough examination of Members' allowances (see H. Res. 16), H176 [9JA]
Taxation: exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1161), H2891 [8MR]
———prevent reclassification of certain dues paid to tax-exempt agricultural and horticultural organizations (see H.R. 783), H1051 [1FE]
———treatment of effectively-connected investment income of insurance companies (see H.R. 1178), H2988 [9MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
Appropriations: line-item veto (see H.R. 2), H159 [9JA]
Armed Forces: organization and management of reserve components (see H.R. 1646), H5071 [16MY]
———procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 945), H7012 [13JY]
Aviation: repeal increase in transportation fuels tax applicable to commercial aviation (see H.R. 752), H3733 [23MR]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.S. military intervention (see H. Res. 247), H11441 [30OC]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 28), H161, H175 [9JA]
———treatment of Social Security under a constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H. Con. Res. 17), H537 [23JA]
Clean Air Act: marginal area requirements relative to ozone concentrations (see H.R. 581), H399 [19JA]
Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 534), H3733 [23MR]
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: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 3), H159 [9JA]
Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 1756), H5690 [7JN]
Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1883), H6082 [16JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: management of cash positions whenever the Government is unable to borrow funds to meet its needs (see H.R. 2098), H11442 [30OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 44), H5623 [6JN]
Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 1856), H9738 [29SE]
Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H2892 [8MR]
Ecology and environment: financial responsibility requirements for offshore facilities (see H.R. 1002), H4512 [2MY]
Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2275), H8994 [14SE]
English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H7801 [26JY]
Families and domestic relations: protect parental rights (see H.R. 1946), H14765 [13DE]
———State use of automated data retrieval system for child and spousal support enforcement (see H.R. 2288), H8725 [8SE]
———strengthen rights of parents (see H.R. 11), H161 [9JA]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: amend relative to minor use of pesticides (see H.R. 1352), H5983 [14JN]
Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (see H.R. 5), H242 [13JA]
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), H3572 [22MR]
Graham, Billy and Ruth: award congressional gold medal (see H.R. 2657), H13273 [17NO]
Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1020), H4177 [4AP]
Health: include organ donation forms and information in individual income tax refund payments (see H.R. 1889), H6158 [20JN]
Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 1386), H5983 [14JN]
Helium Act: sale of Federal real and personal property (see H.R. 873), H2064 [22FE]
House of Representatives: official mail allowance (see H.R. 71), H3156 [14MR]
Immigration: moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 373), H4915 [12MY]
———reform admission policies, treatment of criminal aliens and alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (see H.R. 1915, 2202), H8361 [3AU], H8533 [4AU]
Information services: prevent unfair billing and charging practices for services provided over 800 line phone numbers (see H.R. 1559), H6736 [10JY]
Investments: facilitate asset security through certain investment trusts (see H.R. 1967), H6831 [11JY]
Israel: relocate U.S. embassy to Jerusalem (see H.R. 1595), H9452 [21SE]
Labor unions: clarify standards on use of business property or facilities by community organizations relative to similar usage for union advocacy activities (see H.R. 2497), H15136 [19DE]
Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H14239 [7DE]
Legislative Branch of the Government: application of certain laws (see H.R. 1), H158 [9JA]
Marine resources: reauthorization of programs (see H.R. 1175), H6656 [29JN]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H162 [9JA]
Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 2200), H8904 [13SE]
———delay implementation of enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance programs (see H.R. 495), H230 [11JA]
———regulation of motorcycle helmet use (see H.R. 899), H4958 [15MY]
———remove limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time of utility vehicle operators and drivers (see H.R. 2144), H9364 [20SE]
Music: licensing (see H.R. 789), H3417 [21MR]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 2209), H14765 [13DE]
National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 497), H13142 [16NO]
National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see H.R. 1175), H6656 [29JN]
National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 370), H1208 [3FE]
Patents: early publication of patent applications (see H.R. 1733), H13804 [29NO]
Pensions: revise effective date for cost-of-living adjustments for military retirees (see H.R. 2664), H13870 [30NO]
Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (see H.R. 1627), H5692 [7JN]
Pharmaceuticals: guarantee practice of pharmacy compounding and ensure supply of bulk drug products (see H.R. 598), H4512 [2MY]
POW/MIA: granting of asylum to certain foreign nationals assisting in the return of living POW/MIA (see H.R. 460), H4433 [7AP]
Public welfare programs: reform (see H.R. 4), H159 [9JA]
Radio: permit recreational radio operations without licenses (see H.R. 963), H5753 [8JN]
Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see H.R. 697), H801 [26JA]
Social Security: increase earnings limit (see H.R. 2668, 2684), H13658 [20NO], 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), H4619 [9MY]
Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (see H.R. 24, 1085), H1611 [10FE], H3156 [14MR]
SSI: restriction on benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 2320), H8903 [13SE]
States: tax treatment of certain pension income (see H.R. 394), H6698 [30JN]
Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax liability to reduce the national debt (see H.R. 13), H163 [9JA]
———clarify exclusion from gross income for veterans benefits (see H.R. 972), H13658 [20NO]
———deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 10), H8537 [4AU]
———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 40), H164 [9JA]
———deny Federal tax return information to States which impose pension taxes on non-residents (see H.R. 1762), H6200 [21JN]
———earned income tax credits relative to illegal aliens and fraudulent claims (see H.R. 438), H1752 [14FE]
———excise exemption for air transportation relative to medical care (see H.R. 635), H7012 [13JY]
———exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H167 [9JA]
———exemption for certain common investment funds (see H.R. 734), H889 [30JA]
———extend nonconventional fuel tax credit (see H.R. 2146), H9452 [21SE]
———income tax credit for property used to control environmental pollution and for soil and water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 41), H164 [9JA]
———individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 682), H1208 [3FE]
———inflation adjustments for maximum benefits under special estate tax valuation rules for certain property (see H.R. 532), H1850 [15FE]
———make permanent the credit for increasing research activities (see H.R. 803), H4795 [10MY]
———make permanent the credit for increasing research activities and extend credit eligibility to collaborative research consortia expenses (see H.R. 2514), H10484 [19OC]
———provide credits for families and reform the marriage penalty (see H.R. 6), H160 [9JA]
———qualification and eligibility requirements for S corporations and shareholders (see H.R. 2039), H7011 [13JY]
———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 390), H5374 [22MY]
———simplify the assessment and collection of the excise tax on arrows (see H.R. 59), H165 [9JA]
———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (see H.R. 1972), H6697 [30JN]
———treatment of capital gains and losses on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 56), H164 [9JA]
———treatment of deduction for payments to nuclear decommissioning reserve funds (see H.R. 1637), H7068 [17JY]
———treatment of deferred compensation plans of State, local government, and tax-exempt organizations (see H.R. 1119), H5191 [17MY]
———treatment of estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1099), H6083 [16JN]
———treatment of estates and trusts using similar rates applicable to married individuals filing separate returns (see H.R. 329), H5367 [18MY]
———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 2190), H8537 [4AU]
———treatment of foreign source income of U.S.-owned multinational insurance companies (see H.R. 2201), H8533 [4AU]
———treatment of gifts of publicly-traded stock to certain private foundations (see H.R. 733), H889 [30JA]
———treatment of group legal services plans (see H.R. 540), H4873 [11MY]
———treatment of medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1818), H5904 [13JN]
———treatment of military income derived from services performed during a contingency operation (see H.R. 2778), H14964 [15DE]
———treatment of United Mine Workers of America combined benefit fund premiums (see H.R. 1370), H4031 [30MR]
Television: dissemination of indecent material on cable television (see H.R. 1540), H5753 [8JN]
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge: transfer management to Oklahoma (see H.R. 1112), H2584 [2MR]
Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 842), H3572 [22MR]
Veterans: eliminate disparity between civilian and military retiree cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 38), H4546 [3MY]
———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65, 303), H4177 [4AP]
Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H9784 [10OC]
Washington, George: mint coins in commemoration of 200th anniversary of death (see H.R. 2026), H15136 [19DE]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H477 [23JA], H4179 [5AP]
Remarks by, on
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1976), H7318
Albion College: tribute to football team, E92
Alma College: tribute to Model U.N. team, E983
Appropriations: line-item veto (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 55), H1082 [2FE]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: U.S. military intervention (H. Res. 247), H11407
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), H10802 [25OC]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2491), conference report, H13159 [17NO]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 122), H15140 [19DE]
Clare, MI: tribute to Rotary Club, E292
Consumers: anniversary of the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program, E1170
Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (H.R. 5), H486 [23JA]
Gladwin, MI: tribute to the Gladwin Lions Club, E107
Hedrich, John: induction into Michigan Polka Music Hall of Fame, E1829 [21SE]
Hedrich, John T., and Lorraine: induction into State of Michigan Polka Music Hall of Fame, E2036
Hedrich, Lorraine: induction into Michigan Polka Music Hall of Fame, E1829 [21SE]
House of Representatives: return of excess amounts from official allowances to the Dept. of the Treasury for deficit reduction, H6224 [22JN]
House Rules: comprehensive House of Representatives audit, H75 [4JA]
———reform the House of Representatives (H. Res. 6), H42, H75 [4JA]
ICC: eliminate and reform certain transportation regulations (H.R. 2539), H12301 [14NO]
Leese, Wayne: Governor's Community Service Award recipient, E1213
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 1854), H6224 [22JN]
Medicare: reform (H.R. 2425), H10335 [19OC]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 73), H3919 [29MR]
Montcalm, MI: anniversary, E996
Nowaczyk, Ron: induction into Michigan Polka Music Hall of Fame, E1829 [21SE], E2038
Public welfare programs: reform (H.R. 4), H3356 [21MR], H3681 [23MR]
———reform (H.R. 4), conference report, H15514 [21DE]
Railroads: increase labor protections afforded to employees of small and midsize railroads during acquisitions or mergers, H12301 [14NO]
Saginaw, MI: anniversary of Delphi Chassis Systems, E1320
Schuette, William G.: announcement of birth, E1522
Smeja, Sarah F.: induction into Michigan Polka Music Hall of Fame, E1829 [21SE]
Social Security: increase earnings limit (H.R. 2684), H13967 [5DE]
Stevens Van Lines, Inc.: tribute, E1074
Taxation: extend deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals and repeal nonrecognition of gain on sales and exchanges effectuating policies of the FCC (H.R. 831), H1924 [21FE]
———prevent reclassification of certain dues paid to tax-exempt agricultural and horticultural organizations (H.R. 783), E247
———rates, H10802 [25OC]
Votes: position on missed, E1378
West Branch, MI: West Branch Farmers Cooperative anniversary, E2193
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H6394 [27JN]
Schedules
Committee on Ways and Means (House): Subcommittee on Oversight: issues relative to recently expired tax law provisions, D570 [9MY]
Tributes
Finzel, Jennifer, E1501
Foster, Cecil G., E1030
Gerstacker, Carl, E1134
Huckle, Earl T., E601
Kirk, Russell, E54
Leipprandt, Ted, E1591
Lewis, Justin, E1271
Lewis, Robert B., E1139
Smeja, Sarah Fabry, E2028
Zehnder, Edwin L., E1477