FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F.H. (a Delegate from American Samoa)
Amendments offered by, to
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3662), H6509 [18JN], H6647 [20JN]
Articles and editorials
As Nuclear Tests End, Pacific Outposts Fear Losing Aid From Paris, Thomas Kamm, Wall Street Journal, H910 [25JA]
Chirac Ends France's Nuclear Test Program, William Drozdiak, Washington (DC) Post, H962 [30JA]
Chirac Ends Nuclear Tests on Eve of State Visit, Washington (DC) Times, H962 [30JA]
Chirac Visit Signals Recognition of U.S. Dominance, Andrew Borowiec, Washington (DC) Times, H1050 [31JA]
Clinton Urges Action on Nuclear Treaty, Stephanie Nebehay, Reuters (news service), H812 [24JA]
Ensuring Stability in the Pacific, by, Christian Science Monitor, H3222 [29MR]
France Acknowledges Radioactive Leakage in South Pacific Nuclear Tests, William Drozdiak, Washington (DC) Post, H778, H812 [24JA]
France Ending Nuclear Tests That Caused Broad Protests, Craig R. Whitney, New York (NY) Times, H963 [30JA]
India's Stand Could Stop Test-Ban Treaty, Brahma Chellaney, Washington (DC) Times, H1050
Nuclear Test Warning, Honolulu (HI) Star Bulletin, H911 [25JA]
Possibility of Default Starts To Worry Europe, Especially France, Craig R. Whitney, New York (NY) Times, H879, H911 [25JA]
Radioactive Leak Found at France's Mururoa, Reuters (news service), H811 [24JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced by
American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products BR deg.h3761, H7154 [9JY]
———require U.S. nationals accepted in ROTC programs to apply for citizenship (see H.R. 3327), H4109 [25AP]
Dept. of Transportation: solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (see H.R. 3739), H7106 [27JN]
Omnibus Territories Act: enact (see H.R. 3721), H6914 [26JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
Alcoholic beverages: eliminate Federal subsidies for advertising abroad (see H.R. 3472), H5287 [16MY]
———establish advertising requirements (see H.R. 3473), H5287 [16MY]
———prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 3644), H6413 [13JN]
———require Dept. of HHS reports on alcohol advertising practices (see H.R. 3475), H5287 [16MY]
———require health warnings on advertisements (see H.R. 3474), H5287 [16MY]
American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (see H.R. 1776), H4110 [25AP]
Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H187 [4JA]
Auburn, CA: funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 3270), H5053 [14MY]
BIA: establish pilot project to oversee issuance of bonds to provide funding for construction of schools for Native Americans (see H.R. 4151), H11047 [24SE]
California: transfer of public lands to certain Indian tribes (see H.R. 3642), H6712 [24JN]
Cambodia: human rights situation (see H. Res. 345), H2665 [21MR]
Children and youth: establish community-based youth development block grant program (see H.R. 2807), H4902 [10MY]
China, Republic of: tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154), H3650 [18AP]
———U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148), H1985 [7MR]
Civil rights: prevent law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals on highways solely because of race or color (see H.R. 4092), H10524 [17SE]
Colleges and universities: provide incentives to develop alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 3476), H5287 [16MY]
Computers: provide parental control of child access to online services (see H.R. 3089), H5174 [15MY]
Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125), H10721 [19SE]
Contracts: require Federal contracts debarment for violation of National Labor Relations Act provisions (see H.R. 2724), H2467 [19MR]
———require Federal contracts debarment for violation of Occupational Safety and Health Act provisions (see H.R. 2725), H2467 [19MR]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implementation (see H.R. 1416), H10108 [5SE]
Corps of Engineers: construction of flood control project on the Sacramento and American Rivers, CA (see H.R. 3270), H5053 [14MY]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843), H7780 [17JY]
———restore missing person status to certain civilian and contractor employees (see H.R. 4000), H10386 [12SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927), H9566 [31JY]
———improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713), H8982 [30JY]
Disasters: provide windstorm insurance to certain property owners and require study relative to taxation of insurance reserves for future natural disasters (see H.R. 4115), H10720 [19SE]
Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401), H6915 [26JN]
———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H2665 [21MR]
———pediatric and adolescent AIDS (see H. Con. Res. 184), H7108 [27JN]
———research on the human papilloma virus relative to cervical cancer (see H. Con. Res. 156), H3488 [16AP]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1462), H2950 [27MR]
Education: funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144), H1225 [1FE]
Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520), H5569 [23MY]
FAA: essential air service funding (see H.R. 3037), H7658 [16JY]
Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704), H10525 [17SE]
Federal employees: granting of competitive status relative to transfers or reassignments (see H.R. 294), H2224 [13MR]
———military uniform requirements for civilian employees of the National Guard (see H.R. 3311), H4503 [7MY]
———review of employment discriminations claims (see H.R. 2133), H914 [25JA]
Foreign policy: establish additional narcotics control certification standards and reporting requirements for certain illicit drug producing countries and drug-transit countries (see H.R. 3689), H6690 [20JN]
———U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189), H6509 [18JN]
Foreign trade: impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 4037), H10107 [5SE]
Hawaii: repatriation of certain Native American remains (see H.R. 4084), H10524 [17SE]
Health: authorizing appropriations for programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1341), H2558 [20MR]
———establish a comprehensive program relative to alcohol and alcohol abuse (see H.R. 3479), H5287 [16MY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893), H2558 [20MR]
———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3226), H4647 [8MY]
House of Representatives: provide for a nonvoting delegate from the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 3879, 4067), H8247 [23JY], H10385 [12SE]
House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (see H. Res. 350), H973 [30JA]
INS: standards for naturalization (see H.R. 4056), H11527 [27SE]
Lebanon: withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190), H7155 [9JY]
LSC: eligibility for assistance for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3733), H7106 [27JN]
Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856), H330 [5JA]
Marine resources: authorizing National Marine Sanctuary Program appropriations (see H.R. 3090), H2315 [14MR]
Medicaid: screening mammography (see H.R. 777), H3387 [15AP]
Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2185), H7107 [27JN]
———screening mammography (see H.R. 778, 3052), H3231 [29MR], H3387 [15AP]
Mental health: national policy to provide health care coverage to individuals with severe mental illnesses (see H.R. 4058), H12175 [28SE]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration of Veterans' memorials (see H.R. 2607), H1636 [29FE]
National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 3901), H8556 [25JY]
National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3487), H7780 [17JY]
National Tourism Board: establish (see H.R. 2579), H3231 [29MR]
National Tourism Organization: establish (see H.R. 2579), H3231 [29MR]
Patents: limit issuance on medical procedures (see H.R. 1127), H7780 [17JY]
Postal Service: qualifications for rates reserved for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 2578), H4646 [8MY]
Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2862), H914 [25JA]
Public housing: Federal commitment to eliminate crime (see H.R. 3150), H5174 [15MY]
Public welfare programs: reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195), H7475 [11JY]
Ronald H. Brown Commerce Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3247), H4303 [30AP]
Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3560), H8982 [30JY]
Roosevelt, Theodore: award the Congressional Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3966), H10108 [5SE]
Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 3710), H7658 [16JY]
Sequoia National Forest: preservation of Giant Sequoia ecosystem and increase recreational opportunities (see H.R. 3873), H8247 [23JY]
Sierra Leone: elections (see H. Con. Res. 160), H4430 [6MY]
Social Security: medicare reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 3142), H4503 [7MY]
South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see H.R. 3686), H6690 [20JN]
Sports: regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 2699), H3231 [29MR]
Taxation: allow individuals to designate a percentage of their refunds to contribute to breast and prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2875), H1226 [1FE]
———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 2193), H3231 [29MR]
———increase child care credit and eliminate the exclusion of income relative to foreign sales corporations (see H.R. 3332), H12175 [28SE]
———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 2450), H3387 [15AP]
———treatment of advertising expenses for alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 3478), H5287 [16MY]
———treatment of military income derived from services performed during a contingency operation (see H.R. 2778), H914 [25JA]
Telephones: prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services (see H.R. 3181), H4647 [8MY]
Television: reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484), H8029 [18JY]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 2764), H1986 [7MR]
———priority health care to those who received nasopharyngeal irradiation treatments while in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2080), H1507 [28FE]
———reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118, 3119), H3581 [17AP], H3650 [18AP]
Vietnam: release of Buddhist monks and civilians and Roman Catholic monks and priests (see H. Con. Res. 179), H7108 [27JN]
Washington, George: mint coins in commemoration of 200th anniversary of death (see H.R. 2026), H3231 [29MR]
Explanations
Native American Adoption and Child Custody Cases, H4812 [10MY]
Letters
International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H9429 [31JY]
Mount Graham International Observatory telescope construction project funding: Marvin Mull, Jr., San Carlos Apache Tribe, H6649 [20JN]
———Michael V. Nixon, Cultural & Natural Heritage Project, H6648 [20JN]
Naming of A.P. Lutali as Indigenous Conservationist of the Year: Paul A. Cox, Seacology Foundation, E187
Naming of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Tonga) as Indigenous Conservationist of the Year: Paul A. Cox, Seacology Foundation, H8797 [30JY]
Omnibus Insular Areas Act: by, and Representatives Don Young and Gallegly, H11626 [28SE]
South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty: by, H3220 [29MR]
———John D. Holum, H3221 [29MR]
———President Clinton, H3221 [29MR]
———Representative Hamilton, H3221 [29MR]
———several Representatives, H3220 [29MR]
Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Claims Settlement Act: Carl Lopez, Soboba Band of Mission Indians, H10151 [10SE]
———Clifford M. LaChappa, Barona Band of Mission Indians, H10150 [10SE]
———Dean Mike, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, H10151 [10SE]
———Dorothy M. Tavui, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, H10151 [10SE]
———Frances Shaw, Manzanita Band of Mission Indians, H10151 [10SE]
———Frank Taylor, Los Coyotes Band of Mission Indians, H10151 [10SE]
———Henry Duro, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, H10151 [10SE]
———John A. James, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, H10148, H10149, H10150 [10SE]
———Mark A. Macarro, Pechanga Band of Mission Indians, H10151 [10SE]
———Mark Nichols, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, H10149 [10SE]
———Mary Ann Andreas, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, H10151 [10SE]
———Mary E. Belardo, Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, H10148, H10150 [10SE]
———Maryann Martin, Augustine Band of Mission Indians, H10150 [10SE]
———Michelle Salgado, Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians, H10150 [10SE]
———Ralph Goff, Campo Band of Mission Indians, H10150 [10SE]
———Raymond Hunter, Jamul Band of Mission Indians, H10150 [10SE]
———Representative Bono, H10149 [10SE]
———Richard M. Milanovich, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, H10150 [10SE]
———Robert H. Smith, Pala Band of Mission Indians, H10151 [10SE]
———Viola A. Peck, La Jolla Band of Mission Indians, H10150 [10SE]
Lists
Groups and resolutions opposing the Mount Graham International Observatory, H6648 [20JN]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H6041 [10JN]
Poems
``Annihilation,'' by, H918 [26JA]
``Tureia Atoll,'' by, H917 [26JA]
Proposals
Palmyra Atoll operation of nuclear waste storage facility, H6276-H6278 [12JN]
Remarks by, on
Alaska: implement social and economic programs of Alaska Natives (H.R. 3973), H11268 [26SE]
American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel products (H.R. 3761), E1226
———require U.S. nationals accepted in ROTC programs to apply for citizenship (H.R. 3327), E648
Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 3019), H1968 [7MR]
Arizona: construction of observatory on Mount Graham, H1968 [7MR]
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution, H954, H955 [30JA]
California: conveyance of land to the Hoopa Valley Tribe (H.R. 2710), H10154 [10SE]
———distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (H.R. 3804), H11264, H11267 [26SE]
———settlement of issues and claims relative to trust lands of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians (H.R. 3640), H10148 [10SE]
———transfer of public lands to certain Indian tribes (H.R. 3642), H10145 [10SE]
China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy (H. Res. 461), H7039
China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1683
———U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (H. Con. Res. 148), H2349
Clarion River: designate certain segments as components of Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 3568), H11213, H11214 [25SE]
Crook County, WY: conveyance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands to Wyoming (S. 1802), H11262 [26SE]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 3610), conference report, E1916
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3662), H6647 [20JN]
Dept. of Transportation: solicit proposals from air carriers to provide air service to certain areas (H.R. 3739), E1198
Emerson, Bill: tribute (H. Res. 459), H6791 [25JN]
English language: declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123), H9749
Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), H4806, H4810 [10MY]
———promote adoption of minority children (H.R. 3286), consideration (H. Res. 428), H4772 [9MY]
Federal employees: leave transfer authority for those adversely affected by disasters or emergencies (S. 868), H11210, H11211 [25SE]
Florida: designate the Wekiva River, Seminole Creek and Rock Springs Run for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic River System (H.R. 3155), H11215, H11216 [25SE]
Foreign policy: U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (H. Con. Res. 189), H11242, H11243 [26SE]
France: actions relative to moratorium on testing of nuclear weapons, H749 [23JA], H777, H811 [24JA], H878, H904, H906, H907, H908, H909, H910 [25JA], H917-H920 [26JA], H959-H962 [30JA], H1046-H1049, H1059 [31JA]
Graham, Billy and Ruth: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2657), H759 [23JA]
History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (H. Con. Res. 180), H11238 [26SE]
House of Representatives: provide for a nonvoting delegate from the Northern Mariana Islands (H.R. 2876), H811 [24JA]
House Rules: question of privilege relative to withdrawal of invitation to Jacques Chirac to address a joint meeting of Congress (H. Res. 350), H1059 [31JA]
Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security, E1916
Indian Environmental General Assistance Program: authorizing appropriations (S. 1834), H11217 [25SE]
Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of medicare, medicaid, and other third party payors (H.R. 3378), H9970 [4SE]
———extend program for direct billing of medicare, medicaid, and other third party payors (H.R. 3378), concur with Senate amendments (H. Res. 544), H11417, H11418 [27SE]
International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), H9433 [31JY]
———implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (H. Res. 489), H9428, H9430 [31JY]
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Tonga): Seacology Foundation Indigenous Conservationist of the Year award recipient, H8797 [30JY]
Lutali, A.P. (Governor of American Samoa): Seacology Foundation Indigenous Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E187
Marshall Islands: administration of the Rongelop resettlement trust fund (H.R. 1332), H11624 [28SE]
Moldova: removal of Russian Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 145), H11239, H11241 [26SE]
Mount Graham International Observatory: telescope construction project funding, H6647 [20JN]
National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission: establish (H.R. 497), H1680 [5MR]
National parks and recreation areas: highway relocation assistance relative to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Parks (H.R. 848), H6043, H6044 [10JN]
Native Americans: establish trust fund for certain tribal infrastructure projects for the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe (H.R. 2512), H10155, H10156 [10SE]
———exempt certain adoption and child custody proceedings from coverage under the Indian Child Welfare Act, H4806, H4810 [10MY]
———funding for housing programs relative to tribal self-governance (H.R. 3219), H11616 [28SE]
———revoke the Prairie Island Indian Community charter of incorporation (H.R. 3068), H11263 [26SE]
———self-governance funding for Lummi Nation, H1968 [7MR]
———technical corrections to certain laws (H.R. 2726), H764, H765 [23JA]
Palmyra Atoll: operation of nuclear waste storage facility, H6276 [12JN]
Parliamentary inquiry, H6649 [20JN]
RTC: transfer certain lands to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Scottsdale, AZ (S. 1341), H762 [23JA]
Russia: removal of troops from Kaliningrad (H. Con. Res. 51), H11251, H11253 [26SE]
Snoqualmie National Forest: expand boundaries (H.R. 3497), H11216 [25SE]
South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty: ratification, H3219 [29MR]
Taxation: treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 3286), H4806, H4810 [10MY]
———treatment of adoption expenses (H.R. 3286), consideration (H. Res. 428), H4772 [9MY]
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2660), H11261 [26SE]
Trails: designate the voting rights march route from Selma, AL, to Montgomery, AL, as a National Historic Trail (H.R. 1129), H4915 [14MY]
Utah: designate additional lands for Goshute Indian Reservation (H.R. 2464), H4917 [14MY]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H5297 [20MY]
Special order: granted, H1982 [7MR], H3228 [29MR], H6182 [11JN], H6282 [12JN], H6913 [26JN], H7103 [27JN], H8980 [30JY]
Statements
Native American Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings: by and Representatives George Miller and Richardson, H4810-H4812 [10MY]
Texts of
H.R. 3327, require U.S. nationals accepted in ROTC programs to apply for citizenship, E648
Tributes
King Kamehameha, H6041 [10JN]