LANTOS, TOM (a Representative from California)
Addresses
American-Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference: President Clinton, E708
Congressional Gold Medal of Honor Presentation to Billy and Ruth Graham: Vice President Gore, E715
Crimes Against Humanity, Nuremberg, 1946: Stephen Breyer, Supreme Court, E887
Days of Remembrance Candle Lighting Ceremony: Representative Yates, E891
Days of Remembrance Commemoration: Benjamin Meed, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E953
———Miles Lerman, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E957
———Senator Dodd, E962
Fighting Terrorism—Challenges for the Peacemakers: Warren M. Christopher, Sec. of State, E895
National Prayer Breakfast: Representative Geren, E154
———Senator Nunn, E166
———Senator Simpson, E150
Political Reform in the Republic of China: Benjamin Lu, E412
Washington, DC—It's a Make You or a Bring You Down and Break You Town: Jack Valenti, E280
Appointments
British-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H4438 [7MY]
Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber, H7159 [10JY]
Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act, H1490 [28FE]
Articles and editorials
Charade, Matthew Miller, New Republic (publication), E1535
Democracy Reaffirmed in Israel, Representative Frank, Boston (MA) Globe, E3
Don't Stop This Train, San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E311
Hey, Look Me Over! Herb Caen, San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, E537
Holocaust—The China Parallel, Walter Reich, Washington (DC) Post, E87
Key to the Balkans—A Free Press, Kati Marton, Washington (DC) Post, E1000
Loan Guarantees an Israeli Success Story, Douglas M. Bloomfield, Washington (DC) Jewish Week, E633
Looking Beyond Bosnia, Washington (DC) Post, E1653
Platform Diving, New Republic (publication), E1530
Postpone the Bosnian Elections, George Soros, Wall Street Journal, E1043
Showboating on Tax Day, Washington (DC) Post, H3301
Shuttering up Serbia, Washington (DC) Post, E376
Tiger by the Tail—The Turbulent Pleasures of Life With Herb, Katharine Graham, Washington (DC) Post, E6
Twilight of the Thugs, Jim Hoagland, Washington (DC) Post, E254
Bills and resolutions introduced by
Elections: constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 171), H3231 [29MR]
Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 365, 374), H1324 [27FE], H1986 [7MR]
Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to countries providing landing rights to Libyan aircraft (see H.R. 4332), H12193 [30SE]
Safety: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (see H.R. 3173), H2950 [27MR]
Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378), H2123 [12MR]
Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (see H. Con. Res. 220), H11229 [25SE]
Veterans: extend pay benefits to certain merchant mariners who served during or immediately after World War II (see H.R. 3614), H6183 [11JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
American Discovery Trail: establish (see H.R. 3250), H3488 [16AP]
American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (see H.R. 1776), H3488 [16AP]
Animals: prevent pet theft (see H.R. 3393), H4502 [7MY]
———prohibit import, export, sale or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 2240), H187 [4JA]
Aviation: prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618), H9925 [2AU]
———standards relative to foreign repair stations (see H.R. 3839), H10041 [4SE]
Brown, Ronald H.: tribute (see H. Res. 406), H3649 [18AP]
Burma: impose sanctions (see H.R. 2892), H6509 [18JN]
Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 3846), H8557 [25JY]
California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (see H.R. 4126), H10721 [19SE]
Census: accuracy of decennial census (see H.R. 3558), H5753 [30MY]
Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294), H4110 [25AP]
China, People's Republic of: human rights situation in Tibet (see H. Res. 347), H1986 [7MR]
———increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421), H4646 [8MY]
———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 182), H6414 [13JN]
———most-favored-nation status relative to the admission of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 3569), H5817 [4JN]
———prohibit importation of goods produced, manufactured, or exported by the Army or any defense industrial trading company (see H.R. 3684), H6690 [20JN]
———U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065), H10385 [12SE]
China, Republic of: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 138, 140), H1138 [31JA]
———membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490), H8598 [26JY]
———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]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166), H11228 [25SE]
Congressional Award Board: revise and extend authorities (see H.R. 2396), H5501 [22MY]
Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125), H10721 [19SE]
Corporate Independence Commission: establish (see H.R. 3351), H4302 [30AP]
Courts: disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 2259), H1232 [6FE]
Crime: condemn acts of arson against churches and enhance law enforcement and prosecution of arsonists (see H. Con. Res. 183, 186, 187), H6183 [11JN], H6414 [13JN]
Croatia: condemn relocation of remains of individuals to the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 171), H4423 [2MY]
———preservation of memorial located at the Jasenovac death camp (see H. Con. Res. 219), H11229 [25SE]
Dept. of Commerce: tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia (see H. Res. 406), H3649 [18AP]
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]
Dept. of Labor: issuance of guidelines relative to ERISA and insurance company general accounts (see H.R. 3114), H4902 [10MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve health care services for women veterans (see H.R. 3713), H12175 [28SE]
Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401), H10040 [4SE]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1050), H9925 [2AU]
Education: funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144), H1716 [5MR]
EEOC: provide funding and remedies for certain instances of sexual harassment (see H.R. 3646), H6413 [13JN]
Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520), H5647 [29MY]
Executive Office of the President: ensure privacy and security of FBI background reports (see H.R. 3785), H9925 [2AU]
FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 3626), H6285 [12JN]
Families and domestic relations: provide equal leave benefits for parents who adopt a child or provide foster care (see H.R. 2237), H5288 [16MY]
FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 2683), H774 [23JA]
FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3199), H6691 [20JN]
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]
———sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381), H4397 [1MY]
———strengthen protection of human rights (see H.R. 4036), H10525 [17SE]
Foreign trade: impose certain sanctions on countries that use child labor (see H.R. 3812, 4037), H7533 [12JY], H10107 [5SE]
———impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran (see H.R. 3107), H4397 [1MY]
Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145), H11047 [24SE]
———repeal emergency salvage timber sale program (see H.R. 2745), H1241 [13FE]
Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 1281), H6423 [17JN]
Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3352), H7475 [11JY]
General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation (see H. Res. 542), H11395 [26SE]
Health: designate obstetrician-gynecologists as primary care providers for women under Federal health care regulations (see H. Res. 30), H3388 [15AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893), H2558 [20MR]
———national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 3787), H7473 [11JY]
———prohibit interference between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 2976), H8375 [24JY]
Human rights: eradication of slavery in foreign countries (see H. Res. 49), H4110 [25AP]
Indonesia: allocation of foreign aid (see H.R. 2746), H3488 [16AP]
Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 2748), H10040 [4SE]
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491, 494), H8598 [26JY], H8982 [30JY]
International relations: improve awareness, detection, and clearance of antipersonnel landmines and explosive ordnance (see H.R. 3725), H6914 [26JN]
Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 135), H913 [25JA]
Kosovo: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 155), H2950 [27MR]
Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1484), H2558 [20MR]
Lebanon: withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190), H6532 [19JN]
Medicare: coverage of blood-testing strips for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H5380 [21MY]
———diabetes outpatient self-management training services (see H.R. 1073), H5380 [21MY]
———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 559), H10602 [18SE]
Members of Congress: stoppage of payment during Government shutdown (see H.R. 2658), H331 [5JA]
Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 3631), H6285 [12JN]
National Discovery Trails: establish (see H.R. 3250), H3488 [16AP]
National Science Scholars Program: reestablish (see H.R. 3648), H6532 [19JN]
National Tourism Organization: establish (see H.R. 2579), H914 [25JA]
Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 103), H10721 [19SE]
Poland: anniversary of adoption of constitution (see H. Con. Res. 165), H4397 [1MY]
Public welfare programs: reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195), H10108 [5SE]
Religion: persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 515), H10602 [18SE]
Romania: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 3161), H4110 [25AP]
Russia: removal of troops from Kaliningrad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H10525 [17SE]
Sudan: prohibit foreign aid or arms transfers until elimination of chattel slavery (see H.R. 3766), H7154 [9JY]
Tariff: treatment of fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452), H6765 [25JN]
Taxation: encourage capital formation for the development of new business (see H.R. 1785), H4646 [8MY]
———exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605), H6532 [19JN]
———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 2138), H1507 [28FE]
Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (see H. Con. Res. 149), H1985 [7MR]
U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H. Con. Res. 225), H11527 [27SE]
U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 220), H6184 [11JN]
Ukraine: support democratic and sovereignty efforts and political and economic progress (see H. Con. Res. 120), H10041 [4SE]
Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 2192), H774 [23JA]
World War II: tribute to people of Crete for heroic endeavor and sacrifice (see H. Res. 441), H6532 [19JN]
Yugoslavia: human and political rights of the Bosnian people of the Sanjak region in Serbia and Montenegro (see H. Con. Res. 217), H11048 [24SE]
Essays: Voice of Democracy
Wong, Kristina, E691
Letters
Buenos Aires Jewish Community Center terrorist attack: Abraham Foxman, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, E1329
———several Representatives, E1329
Fulbright Education Program: Michael Zantovsky, Ambassador of the Czech Republic, E1247
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H1399 [28FE], H1643 [4MR]
Poems
``Helping the World,'' Lindsey Sedlack, E1140
Prayers
Holocaust Commemoration: Alexander Schindler, E997
———Robert F. Drinan, E1003
Remarks by, on
Argentina: anniversary of Buenos Aires Jewish Community Center terrorist attack, E1328
Armed Forces: discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test, E640
Black History Month: observance, E210
Bosnia and Herzegovina: elections, E1042
Chicago, IL: naming of Raoul Wallenberg Place, E1787
China, People's Republic of: conditions at state-run orphanages, E87
China, Republic of: elections, E412
———observance of National Day, E1768
———tribute to President Lee Teng-hui on inauguration, E846
———U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (H. Con. Res. 148), H2348
Congress: constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue (H.J. Res. 159), H3300 [15AP]
Crime: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (H.R. 3525), H6460
Dept. of Commerce: tribute to employees and business leaders killed in plane crash while on trade mission in Croatia, E532
Dept. of Defense: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 3121), H3429 [16AP]
Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), veto, H4160
Dole, Bob: evaluation of economic plan, E1534
Earth Day: observance, E599
Eastern European countries: civil war and ethnic violence in former Yugoslavian Republics, E888
EEOC: allegations of sexual harassment at Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal, IL, E609
Elections: constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials (H.J. Res. 171), E498
Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (H. Res. 365), H1399 [28FE], E254
Foreign aid: improve defense and security assistance (H.R. 3121), H3429 [16AP]
Foster City, CA: anniversary, E643
Friends of Raoul Wallenberg Foundation: tribute, E1764
Graham, Billy and Ruth: award Congressional Gold Medal, E715
Hillsborough, CA: William H. Crocker Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E185
Holocaust: condemn efforts to distort historical reality of the Holocaust and recognize work of U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (H. Res. 316), H3419, H3422, H3423 [16AP]
———remembrance, E887
Hungary: anniversary of revolution, E1943
Israel: loan guarantees, E632
———make U.S. assets available to combat terrorism, H1643 [4MR]
Kuchma, Leonid: Freedom House Freedom Award recipient, E318
Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (H. Con. Res. 103), E1028
Memorial Day: observance, E929
Millbrae, CA: Taylor Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E183
Minimum wage: level, H5476
National Days of Remembrance: observance, E953
Nuremberg War Crimes Tribunal: anniversary, E953
Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Herb Caen for special achievement, E537
Republican Party: national agenda, E1530
Romania: most-favored-nation status (H.R. 3161), H7591, H7592 [16JY]
Safety: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (H.R. 3173), E540
San Francisco, CA: extension of Bay Area Rapid Transit rail lines to San Francisco International Airport, E310
———labor violations by Sprint Corp. relative to subsidiary shutdown, E257
———Lowell High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E187
———tribute to San Francisco Library, E579
Schneier, Arthur: Dr. Karl Renner Foundation Vienna Prize award recipient, E367
Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (H. Res. 378), E360
———shutdown of television station and Soros Foundation by the Government, H1399 [28FE]
Simon, Jimmy: Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr., Leadership Award for Distinguished Service in Pediatrics recipient, E836
Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (H. Con. Res. 149), H2072 [12MR]
———U.S. policy, E895
Treaties and agreements: commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness, E1612
———commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness (H. Con. Res. 220), E1762
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: tribute, E997
Ukraine: support democratic and sovereignty efforts and political and economic progress (H. Con. Res. 120), H9953
USIA: tribute to educational and cultural exchange programs, E1247
Volunteer workers: tribute to Airline Ambassador Program, E34
Wallenberg, Raoul: anniversary of honorary citizenship, E1764
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H5931 [5JN]
Statements
Effects of Sudden Plant Closure and the Impact on the Principle of Freedom of Association and the Right of Workers To Organize: by, E257
Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation, and Good Neighborliness Between Romania and Hungary: by, E1612
Varian Fry—A Righteous American, Annette Lantos, E381
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 220, commend Governments of Hungary and Romania for signing the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborliness, E1762
H. Res. 378, condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation in Serbia, E360
H.J. Res. 171, constitutional amendment relative to expenditure of money to elect public officials, E498
Tributes
Benner, Ann B., E641
Block, Herbert, E6
Brown, Ronald H., H3455
Croatia: tribute to Novalic Foundation of Croatia, E888
Davidson, William, E761
Frank, Representative, E3
Fry, Varian, E380
Gati, Charles, E1943
Geren, Representative, E154
Hanfling, Stanley M., E843
Lorber, Arnold, E84
Meyer, Ed, E135
Muller, Jan, E1787
Nunn, Senator, E166
Ocskay, Laszlo, E1009
Pachman, Ilene M., E1781
Rabin, Yitzhak, E568
Rabinovich, Itamar, E1397
Rohrer, David, E602
Sedlack, Lindsey, E1140
Sher, Byron, E212
Speier, Jacqueline, E213
Terner, I. Donald, E533
Tholan, P. Stuart, E532
Valenti, Jack, E280
Wallenberg, Raoul, E1787