COOLEY, WES (a Representative from Oregon)
Amendments offered by, to
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (H.R. 961), H4796 [10MY]
Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (H.R. 5), H326 [18JA], H402 [19JA], H938 [31JA]
Government regulations: moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (H.R. 450), H2177 [23FE]
———reform regulatory process (H.R. 1022), H2308 [27FE]
Articles and editorials
Calls Waiting—Rivals Are Hung Up on Baby Bells' Control Over Local Markets, Leslie Cauley, Wall Street Journal, E2073
Non-Profit Groups' Funds Under Fire, Patricia P. Klintberg, Chicago (IL) Tribune, E1532
West Side Story, Patricia P. Klintberg, Beef Today (publication), E1531
Why Environmental Funding Is Forever, Alston Chase, Washington (DC) Times, E1533
Bills and resolutions introduced by
David J. Wheeler Federal Building, Baker City, OR: designate (see H.R. 2061), H7256 [19JY]
EPA: exempt certain small landfills from ground water monitoring requirements (see H.R. 1696), H5571 [24MY]
FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Oregon (see H.R. 1290), H3571 [22MR]
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: management of river craft (see H.R. 2568), H11686 [1NO]
Hells Canyon Wilderness Area: modify boundaries (see H.R. 2693), H13869 [30NO]
Irrigation: establish boundaries for irrigation districts within the Umatilla Basin, OR (see H.R. 2392), H9452 [21SE]
National forests: renewal process for livestock grazing leases (see H.R. 1375), H4104 [3AP]
Oregon: continuation of certain commercial activities at the Red's Horse Ranch area of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa, and Whitman National Forests (see H.R. 1697), H5571 [24MY]
Public lands: domestic livestock grazing fees (see H.R. 1713), H5607 [25MY]
Sumpter, OR: convey certain lands (see H.R. 1581), H4618 [9MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
Agriculture: ensure contract sanctity (see H.R. 2557), H11939 [8NO]
———permit unimpeded use of privately owned farm land (see H.R. 800), H1156 [2FE]
———provide flexibility and mitigation in the conversion of cropped wetlands (see H.R. 932), H3417 [21MR]
Air pollution: deadline extension for certain sanctions and reclassification of carbon monoxide nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1255), H4619 [9MY]
———reduction of work-related vehicle trips in ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 325), H840 [27JA]
Animals: improve animal drug approval process (see H.R. 2508), H10484 [19OC]
Appropriations: line-item veto (see H.R. 2), H159 [9JA]
———reduce discretionary spending limits (see H.R. 1162), H7012 [13JY]
Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to individuals killed or wounded due to friendly fire during peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 1376), H4104 [3AP]
———prohibit uniform requirements involving the display of U.N. insignia (see H.R. 2540), H14311 [12DE]
Aviation: develop information system on, and investigation of pilot aptitude (see H.R. 2772), H14764 [13DE]
———repeal increase in transportation fuels tax applicable to commercial aviation (see H.R. 752), H8361 [3AU]
BLM: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1077), H2392 [28FE]
———transfer control and administration of Federal lands to the States (see H.R. 2032), H7011 [13JY]
Bonneville Power Administration: debt refinancing agreement at prevailing interest rates and payment of refinancing fee to U.S. Treasury (see H.R. 599, 799), H1156 [2FE], H1281 [6FE]
Budget: balance (see H.R. 822), H1207 [3FE]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H161 [9JA]
———limit rate of growth (see H.R. 1110), H8994 [14SE]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (see H. Con. Res. 66), H4873 [11MY]
Chemicals: management of Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (see H.R. 979), H6830 [11JY]
China, Republic of: U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 63), H14927 [14DE]
Civil rights: affirmative action policies (see H.R. 2128), H8537 [4AU]
Clean Air Act: repeal reformulated gasoline and work-related vehicle trip reduction provisions (see H.R. 1052), H4795 [10MY]
Coins: issue one dollar coin (see H.R. 534), H15633 [22DE]
Commission on Concentration in the Livestock Industry: establish (see H.R. 2506), H10307 [18OC]
Computers: prevent harassment by computer or other electronic device (see H.R. 112), H1460 [8FE]
Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (see H.J. Res. 106), H8308 [2AU]
———final approval of all executive branch agency promulgated regulations (see H.R. 2727), H14927 [14DE]
Correctional institutions: criminal penalties for escaping from Federal prison (see H.R. 1533), H6699 [30JN]
Courts: disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 2507), H13870 [30NO]
———product liability reform (see H.R. 10), H161 [9JA]
Crime: antiracketeering laws (see H.R. 230), H4795 [10MY]
———consumer fraud (see H.R. 1499), H4431 [7AP]
———increase penalties for armed violent criminals (see H.R. 1488), H10994 [26OC]
———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see H.R. 3), H159 [9JA]
Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 500), H840 [27JA]
Defense Nuclear Facilities: waste management and environmental restoration efforts (see H.R. 2110), H7699 [25JY]
Dept. of Commerce: abolish (see H.R. 1756), H5690 [7JN]
Dept. of Education: abolish (see H.R. 1883), H6082 [16JN]
Dept. of HUD: abolish (see H.R. 2198), H8533 [4AU]
Dept. of Justice: appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (see H.R. 451), H1689 [13FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determine locality salaries for certain nurse anesthetist positions (see H.R. 1536), H6046 [15JN]
———exempt certain full-time health care professionals from restrictions on outside professional activities (see H.R. 1384), H6046 [15JN]
Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 1856), H8537 [4AU]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 9), H161 [9JA]
Education: require expulsion of students convicted of violent crimes in schools receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 2698), H14311 [12DE]
Elections: protect constitutional rights of citizens to choose Senators and Representatives (see H.R. 1104), H4512 [2MY]
Employment: clarify exemption of houseparents from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements (see H.R. 2531), H14311 [12DE]
———consolidate Federal job training programs (see H.R. 1120), H4619 [9MY]
———permit flexible work schedules and improve regulations on hiring and leave policies (see H.R. 2723), H14311 [12DE]
———relationship between workers' compensation benefits and certain benefits available to migrant and seasonal workers (see H.R. 1715), H9132 [18SE]
Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 490), H803 [26JA]
Endangered Species Act: determination of threatened species relative to reauthorization (see H.R. 571), H1850 [15FE]
———reauthorize (see H.R. 2275), H8683 [7SE]
English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 739), H1908 [16FE], H2892 [8MR]
Executive departments: prevent encroachment into legislative powers or unconstitutional actions (see H.R. 807), H1157 [2FE]
Families and domestic relations: protect parental rights (see H.R. 1946), H6481 [28JN]
———strengthen rights of parents (see H.R. 11), H161 [9JA]
Farm credit banks: reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens (see H.R. 2029), H8537 [4AU]
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: amend relative to minor use of pesticides (see H.R. 1352), H7068 [17JY]
Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H. Con. Res. 5), H10994 [26OC]
———repeal ban on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 125), H1850 [15FE]
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]
———imposition of duty on certain Canadian wood and lumber products (see H.R. 2802), H15087 [18DE]
Forest Service: assure operations are free of racial, sexual, and ethnic discrimination (see H.R. 1716), H5607 [25MY]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 127), H13730 [28NO]
FRS: stabilization of the currency and public scrutiny of operations (see H.R. 949), H1849 [15FE]
Government: improve information dissemination and printing procedures (see H.R. 1024), H4441 [1MY]
———prohibit expenditure of funds for the promotion of homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle (see H.R. 862), H14963 [15DE]
Graham, Billy and Ruth: award congressional gold medal (see H.R. 2657), H13273 [17NO]
Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1020), H5691 [7JN]
Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2690), H15633 [22DE]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 995, 996), H3733 [23MR]
Helium Act: sale of Federal real and personal property (see H.R. 873), H3733 [23MR]
House of Representatives: require that certain legislation be accompanied by a statement of constitutional authority (see H. Res. 106), H2716 [6MR]
———transfer certain administrative and maintenance functions to the private sector (see H. Res. 102), H2487 [1MR]
House Rules: reform gift rules (see H. Res. 264), H12506 [15NO]
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. 756), H2224 [24FE]
Kinsey, Alfred: determine if publications on sexual behavior are the result of any fraud or criminal wrongdoing (see H.R. 2749), H14238 [7DE]
Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see H.R. 1279), H6270 [22JN]
Land use: withdraw certain proposed regulations concerning rights-of-way (see H. Res. 25), H803 [26JA]
Medicaid: prostate cancer screening (see H.R. 780), H5691 [7JN]
———screening mammography (see H.R. 777), H3572 [22MR]
Medicare: prostate cancer screening (see H.R. 779), H5691 [7JN]
———screening mammography (see H.R. 778), H3572 [22MR]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2, 3, 66, 76), H162 [9JA], H1372 [7FE], H3733 [23MR]
Mining and mineral resources: provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands (see H.R. 1580), H6083 [16JN]
———provide States with exclusive jurisdiction over regulation of surface coal mining within their borders (see H.R. 2372), H9451 [21SE]
Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 2200), H10848 [25OC]
———regulation of motorcycle helmet use (see H.R. 899), H1968 [21FE]
NAFTA: withdrawal (see H.R. 2651), H15088 [18DE]
National Education Association: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 2180), H10848 [25OC]
National forests: clarify regulations for ski area permit issuance and the suspension of mineral leasing laws in ski areas (see H.R. 1527), H7801 [26JY]
National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 497), H14765 [13DE]
National parks and recreation areas: review management and reform process for consideration of additions to parks (see H.R. 260), H1850 [15FE]
National Register of Historic Places: prohibit inclusion of certain sites (see H.R. 563), H2176 [23FE]
National security: revitalize (see H.R. 7), H160 [9JA]
National Tourism Organization: establish (see H.R. 2579), H14765 [13DE]
National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 370), H468 [20JA]
National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 1675), H5366 [18MY]
NIH: funding for diabetes-related research (see H.R. 1656), H14311 [12DE]
Nuclear energy: management and disposition of the Hanford Reservation (see H.R. 2110), H7699 [25JY]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 1834), H5982 [14JN]
Oil Pollution Act: require Federal agencies to differentiate between organic oils and petroleum-based oils (see H.R. 436), H4415 [6AP]
O'Leary, Sec. of Energy: investigation of funds used to analyze media coverage of Dept. of Energy (see H. Res. 283), H13731 [28NO]
Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 103), H3975 [29MR]
———revise effective date for cost-of-living adjustments for military retirees (see H.R. 2664), H13731 [28NO]
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act: amend (see H.R. 1103), H4415 [6AP]
Pesticides: definition and regulation of the minor use of pesticides (see H.R. 1627), H4915 [12MY]
Pharmaceuticals: guarantee practice of pharmacy compounding and ensure supply of bulk drug products (see H.R. 598), H4512 [2MY]
———improve the regulation of drugs (see H.R. 1995), H6698 [30JN]
Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 16), H3417 [21MR]
Public lands: convey certain reclamation project lands to beneficiaries of the projects and devise a distribution scheme for such revenues (see H.R. 1232), H3879 [28MR]
Public welfare programs: reform (see H.R. 4), H159 [9JA]
Real property: private property owner rights (see H.R. 489), H803 [26JA]
Rivers, Ruben: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2228), H8534 [4AU]
Roads and highways: maximum speed limit (see H.R. 427, 1007), H1968 [21FE], H8684 [7SE]
———resolution of claims relative to right-of-ways across Federal lands (see H.R. 2081), H8597 [6SE]
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2481), H10076 [13OC]
Sequoia National Park: renewal of cabin permits to heirs in Mineral King Addition (see H.R. 2528), H11830 [7NO]
Service Contract Act: repeal (see H.R. 246), H6083 [16JN]
Small business: increase deductions for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals (see H.R. 697), H1208 [3FE]
Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 491), H5691 [7JN]
———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), H4511 [2MY]
Solid waste: exemption for recoverable materials re-used during industrial process (see H.R. 2335), H11829 [7NO]
SSI: deny disability benefits based on alcohol or drug addiction (see H.R. 791), H1281 [6FE]
———restriction on benefits to prisoners (see H.R. 2320), H8903 [13SE]
Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of tax overpayments or make contributions to units of the National Park System (see H.R. 2548), H10993 [26OC]
———allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their charitable contributions (see H.R. 1575), H4545 [3MY]
———capital gains rate on stock of certain farmers' cooperatives (see H.R. 2676), H14003 [5DE]
———church pension benefit plans (see H.R. 528), H11441 [30OC]
———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), H4546 [3MY]
———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 2193), H12085 [9NO]
———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 864), H4619 [9MY]
———incentives for the conservation of endangered species (see H.R. 2364), H10848 [25OC]
———modify application of passive loss limitations to timber activities (see H.R. 902), H1688 [13FE]
———one-time exclusion of gain from the sale of farmland to a beginning farmer (see H.R. 441), H2651 [3MR]
———prevent reclassification of certain dues paid to tax-exempt agricultural and horticultural organizations (see H.R. 783), H7379 [20JY]
———provide credits for families and reform the marriage penalty (see H.R. 6), H160 [9JA]
———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 784), H9132 [18SE]
———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 390), H468 [20JA]
———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors (see H.R. 1972), H9592 [27SE]
———treatment of business meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 662), H4177 [4AP]
———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 2190), H8360 [3AU]
———treatment of rollover gain from the sale of farm assets into an individual retirement account (see H.R. 844), H2487 [1MR]
Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 842), H3572 [22MR]
Treaties and agreements: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide and the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2230), H14765 [13DE]
U.N.: U.S. role in peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 631), H537 [23JA]
Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1745), H6699 [30JN]
Veterans: ensure payment of benefits regardless of Government financial status (see H.R. 2632, 2813), H12506 [15NO], H15237 [20DE]
———extend eligibility period for priority health care to those exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards (see H.R. 1565), H6046 [15JN]
———housing, training and employment programs (see H.R. 2289), H8725 [8SE]
———revise effective dates for discontinuance of compensation and pension benefits (see H.R. 109), H14963 [15DE]
Washington, George: mint coins in commemoration of 200th anniversary of death (see H.R. 2026), H15136 [19DE]
Water: State sovereignty over water within borders (see H.R. 2555), H11441 [30OC]
Water Resources Research Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1743), H8684 [7SE]
Wetlands: moratorium on certain policies relative to the determination of wetlands status (see H.R. 1220), H3733 [23MR]
White Sands Missile Range, NM: provide appropriate compensation for the real property and mining claims taken for establishment (see H.R. 806), H4795 [10MY]
Remarks by, on
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1976), H7422 [21JY]
Bonneville Power Administration: privatization, H3820 [28MR]
Budget: making supplemental appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 1158), H3239 [15MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 1996-2002 (H. Con. Res. 67), H5273 [18MY]
CCC: funding to promote and market corporate products overseas, H7422 [21JY]
Cleveland National Forest: land exchange and boundary adjustment (H.R. 207), H11794, H11796 [7NO]
Courts: liability of drugs or medical devices approved by the FDA, H2946 [9MR]
———product liability reform (H.R. 956), H2946 [9MR]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1977), H7125 [18JY], E1531
Dept. of Transportation: funding for railroad rehabilitation and improvement of loan guarantees, H7525 [24JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 134), H15299 [20DE]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (H.R. 961), H4993 [16MY]
Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates (H.R. 5), H357 [19JA], H461, H462 [20JA], H938 [31JA]
FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Oregon (H.R. 1290), E656
Forests: emergency measure to harvest dead, burnt and diseased timber, H2993 [10MR]
———mandate specified level of timber salvage sales on Federal lands, H3094, H3151 [14MR], H3159, H3239 [15MR]
Gilpin County, CO: exchange of certain lands (H.R. 2437), H11801, H11802, H11803 [7NO]
Government: prohibit use of funds by Federal agencies to lobby for or against any legislative proposal, H13122 [16NO]
———reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (H.R. 2564), H13122 [16NO]
———reform disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government (S. 1060), H7525 [24JY]
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: management of river craft (H.R. 2568), E2090
Irrigation: establish boundaries for irrigation districts within the Umatilla Basin, OR (H.R. 2392), E1828
Journal: question of approval, H11787 [7NO]
Korean War Veterans Memorial: dedication, H7797 [26JY]
Members of Congress: limit terms, H3742 [24MR]
Modoc National Forest: expand boundaries (H.R. 1585), H11799 [7NO]
National forests: renewal process for livestock grazing leases (H.R. 1375), H4117 [4AP], E760 [3AP]
New York: exchange National Park Service land in the Fire Island National Seashore for land in Suffolk County (H.R. 1163), H11798 [7NO]
Ozark National Scenic Riverways: protection of wild horses within boundaries (H.R. 238), H11796, H11797 [7NO]
Pensions: revise effective date for cost-of-living adjustments for military retirees (H.R. 2664), E2220
Public lands: payment in lieu of taxes program funding, H7125 [18JY]
Real property: compensation to owners of private property relative to regulatory restrictions (H.R. 925), H2587, H2594 [3MR]
Republican Party: national agenda, H461, H462 [20JA]
Sumpter, OR: convey certain lands (H.R. 1581), H11793, H11794 [7NO]
Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition, E2073
Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), H3580 [23MR]
Votes: position on missed, H4465 [2MY]
Washington County, UT: exchange of lands with the Water Conservancy District (H.R. 1838), H11799, H11800 [7NO]
Wetlands: restoration and conservation programs, H4993 [16MY]
Schedules
Committee on Appropriations (House): Subcommittee on Interior: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement, D975 [2AU]
Committee on Commerce (House): Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials: Corrective Action Cleanup Program, D893 [20JY]
Committee on Resources (House): Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans: National Wildlife Refuge System management improvement, D671 [25MY]
———Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands: public lands legislation, D894 [20JY]
Texts of
H.R. 1375, renewal process for livestock grazing leases, E760
Tributes
Wheeler, David J., E1490
Whitehurst, Moses, Jr., E1001