LIPINSKI, WILLIAM O. (a Representative from Illinois)
Amendments offered by, to
Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), H2447 [19MR]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3539, FAA programs reauthorization, H10951 [24SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced by
Railroads: implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (see H. Con. Res. 201), H8557 [25JY]
Social Security: waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (see H.R. 3899), H8556 [25JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
Airlines and airports: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 3187), H7533 [12JY]
American Discovery Trail: establish (see H.R. 3250), H3650 [18AP]
Animals: prevent pet theft (see H.R. 3393), H4502 [7MY]
Armed Forces: permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Program (see H.R. 3012), H3650 [18AP]
Aviation: preemployment review of prospective pilot records (see H.R. 3536), H5646 [29MY]
———prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (see H.R. 3267), H3649 [18AP]
———prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 3618), H7658 [16JY]
———requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (see H.R. 3923), H9566 [31JY]
Budget: require President's budget submission to Congress include a balanced budget plan (see H.R. 3379), H4503 [7MY]
———use of mediators in discussions between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget (see H. Con. Res. 137), H1138 [31JA]
Burma: impose sanctions (see H.R. 2892), H3171 [28MR]
Business and industry: discourage relocation to foreign countries and encourage creation of new jobs (see H.R. 3252), H5052 [14MY]
Canada: eliminate tolls and encourage trade along the St. Lawrence Seaway (see H. Con. Res. 127), H2034 [8MR]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 820), H5570 [23MY]
———eligibility for Federal assistance relative to development of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3746), H8030 [18JY]
Children and youth: deny foreign aid to countries refusing to enforce labor laws (see H.R. 3294), H3730 [23AP]
———guidelines for school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 2066), H4503 [7MY]
———prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 3508), H6286 [12JN]
China, People's Republic of: human rights situation (see H. Res. 347), H3581 [17AP]
———increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421), H5935 [5JN]
———most-favored-nation status (see H.J. Res. 182), H6414 [13JN]
———oppose assistance by international financial institutions (see H.R. 3577), H6286 [12JN]
———U.S. policy relative to membership in World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4065), H10385 [12SE]
China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative to the admission of the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 490), H10602 [18SE]
———tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154), H4503 [7MY]
Citizenship: constitutional amendment restricting citizenship by virtue of birth in U.S. (see H.J. Res. 93), H774 [23JA]
———status of children born in U.S. to parents who are not citizens or permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 1363), H10040 [4SE]
Civil liberties: placement of religious symbols in public places (see H.R. 2669), H4902 [10MY]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166), H11228 [25SE]
Coast Guard: cost estimate for the engineering, design and retrofitting of the icebreaker Mackinaw (see H.R. 4081), H11230 [25SE]
Constitutional amendments: limit judicial authority (see H.J. Res. 167), H3650 [18AP]
Consumer Credit Protection Act: amend consumer lease provisions (see H.R. 3515), H5501 [22MY]
Consumers: imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3246), H3650 [18AP]
———labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see H.R. 4125), H10721 [19SE]
———notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3727), H8030 [18JY]
———prohibit the imposition of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 3221), H5174 [15MY]
Contracts: require Federal contracts debarment for violation of National Labor Relations Act provisions (see H.R. 2724), H774 [23JA]
———require Federal contracts debarment for violation of Occupational Safety and Health Act provisions (see H.R. 2725), H774 [23JA]
Corporate Independence Commission: establish (see H.R. 3351), H4302 [30AP]
Correctional institutions: use of Federal prison labor by nonprofit entities (see H.R. 3776), H7260 [10JY]
Crime: increase mandatory minimum penalties relative to the possession of firearms (see H.R. 3454), H5380 [21MY]
———penalties for certain sex offenses against children (see H.R. 3180), H4110 [25AP]
———penalties for fraud and related activity involving work authorization documents relative to Social Security cards (see H.R. 3724), H7658 [16JY]
———penalties relative to distribution of controlled substances with the intent to facilitate a rape or sexual battery (see H.R. 3905), H9706 [1AU]
———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H. Res. 470), H9566 [31JY]
Cyprus: implement efforts to eliminate restrictions on the enclaved people of Cyprus (see H.R. 2223), H10762 [20SE]
Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 4149), H11047 [24SE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit payment under defense contracts of restructuring costs for mergers or acquisitions (see H.R. 3433), H10386 [12SE]
———prohibit sale in commissary or exchange stores of imported items not produced under minimum labor standards (see H.R. 3843), H7780 [17JY]
Dept. of HHS: prepare and publish a consumer guide to prescription drug prices (see H.R. 3059), H2950 [27MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: compensation for children of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (see H.R. 2401), H5380 [21MY]
———extend benefits to certain children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida (see H.R. 3927), H10236 [11SE]
Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3937), H10174 [10SE]
———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 3401), H5053 [14MY]
———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H6915 [26JN]
———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis disease (see H.R. 3715), H8248 [23JY]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1462), H6691 [20JN]
Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919), H3231 [29MR]
Education: exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 3002), H1986 [7MR]
———funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144), H1225 [1FE]
———parental access to children's curriculum and records (see H.R. 3324, 3947), H4109 [25AP], H9705 [1AU]
———provide financial aid grants for certain colleges and technical schools (see H.R. 3919), H8982 [30JY]
Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 1100, 2471), H2467 [19MR], H7533 [12JY]
———prohibit contributions by nonparty multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign-owned corporations (see H.R. 2499), H1636 [29FE]
Employment: extend time period for filing of trade adjustment assistance petitions (see H.R. 3271), H3649 [18AP]
———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 3520), H6509 [18JN]
Executive Office of the President: applicability of certain laws (see H.R. 3452), H5052 [14MY]
Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 488), H10174 [10SE]
FAA: reauthorizing programs (see H.R. 3539), H5646 [29MY]
———reorganize and remove all duties not related to safety (see H.R. 3831), H7779 [17JY]
Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 4019), H10525 [17SE]
Families and domestic relations: enhance work opportunities for families, reduce teenage pregnancies, reduce welfare dependence, and control welfare spending (see H.R. 3266), H3581 [17AP]
———provide equal leave benefits for parents who adopt a child or provide foster care (see H.R. 2237), H6765 [25JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see H.R. 3704), H10525 [17SE]
FBI: appeal rights of employees concerning adverse personnel actions (see H.R. 2683), H1234 [9FE]
FDA: require full documentation of breast implant information (see H. Res. 449), H6005 [6JN]
Federal employees: strengthen post-employment restrictions on certain executive and legislative branch officials relative to foreign representation (see H.R. 2498), H1636 [29FE]
Food stamps: forbid recipients to resell or barter with acquired food (see H.R. 4027), H10386 [12SE]
Foreign policy: sanctions against countries assisting the weapons programs of non-nuclear weapon states (see H. Res. 381), H3488 [16AP]
Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran (see H.R. 3107), H4397 [1MY]
———imposition of duty on certain Canadian wood and lumber products (see H.R. 2802), H1226 [1FE]
———most-favored-nation status relative to Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria (see H.R. 3890), H8374 [24JY]
———prohibit meat product imports from the European Union (see H.R. 3050), H2124 [12MR]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 121, 127), H1226 [1FE], H7658 [16JY]
FRS: clarify application of the Government in the Sunshine Act to the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 1055), H11395 [26SE]
Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3352), H7475 [11JY]
FTC: impose monetary penalties for use of fraudulent political advertisements (see H.R. 3995), H9923 [2AU]
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS: designate (see H.R. 3253), H4902 [10MY]
Galesburg, IL: tribute to efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 172), H5647 [29MY]
George Bush School of Government and Public Service: funding (see H.R. 3803), H7532 [12JY]
Health: allow marketing of Sensor Pad medical device to aid in breast self-examination (see H.R. 3504), H6184 [11JN]
———application of antitrust laws to health care providers networks (see H.R. 2925), H1223 [1FE]
———establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 3022), H1774 [6MR]
———improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 3587), H6691 [20JN]
———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), H4800 [9MY]
History: tribute to individuals who served the U.S. during the period known as the cold war (see H. Con. Res. 180), H7533 [12JY]
Housing: regulation of residential care facilities (see H.R. 2927), H10524 [17SE]
Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590), H7475 [11JY]
International Fund for Ireland: require certain entities receiving U.S. funds to comply with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 3621), H7475 [11JY]
Japan: treatment of U.S. military and civilian POW's during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 176), H10236 [11SE]
Kenya: human rights and political situation (see H. Con. Res. 135), H913 [25JA]
Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1484), H2665 [21MR]
———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 878), H3820 [24AP]
———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H8094 [22JY]
———issue postage stamp in commemoration of officers killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 210), H12175 [28SE]
———reduce crime control assistance to States that do not provide health benefits to officers retired by on-duty injuries (see H.R. 2912), H1137 [31JA]
Lebanon: recognize territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and independence (see H. Con. Res. 209), H11048 [24SE]
———withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190), H7475 [11JY]
Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 3213), H6712 [24JN]
Lotteries: provide information in advertising on odds of winning (see H.R. 3010), H2467 [19MR]
Major League Baseball: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of league integration (see H.R. 4148), H11396 [26SE]
Marine resources: authorizing National Marine Sanctuary Program appropriations (see H.R. 3090), H4647 [8MY]
Marriage: define and protect institution (see H.R. 3396), H5501 [22MY]
Medicaid: reward States for collecting funds expended on tobacco-related illnesses (see H.R. 3779), H7658 [16JY]
———screening mammography and screening pap smears (see H.R. 3630), H6285 [12JN]
Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2185), H5501 [22MY]
———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunity suppressing drugs (see H.R. 3138), H4503 [7MY]
———expand coverage of part B preventive care benefits (see H.R. 2777), H914 [25JA]
———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 3757), H7114 [8JY]
———require health maintenance organizations to provide out-of-network services to enrollees (see H.R. 2757), H2713 [22MR]
———screening mammography (see H.R. 3052), H3820 [24AP]
Moldova: removal of Russian Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 145), H3388 [15AP]
Mother Teresa: confer honorary U.S. citizenship (see H.J. Res. 191), H10236 [11SE]
Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 2200), H5501 [22MY]
Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 151), H2123 [12MR]
National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 3901), H11527 [27SE]
National Discovery Trails: establish (see H.R. 3250), H3650 [18AP]
National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3198), H5380 [21MY]
National Park Service: coordinate programs and enter into cooperative agreements with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (see H.R. 4073), H10386 [12SE]
National Science Scholars Program: reestablish (see H.R. 3648), H6765 [25JN]
NATO: membership of Central and East European countries (see H.R. 3564), H5817 [4JN]
Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 895), H7107 [27JN]
Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal consent of Congress (see H.R. 4035), H10721 [19SE]
NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3159), H2866 [26MR]
Pensions: prohibit certain transaction rules relative to 401(k) pension plans (see H.R. 3688), H7108 [27JN]
Pesticides: reform antimicrobial pesticide registration (see H.R. 3338), H7475 [11JY]
Poland: anniversary of adoption of constitution (see H. Con. Res. 165), H4119 [29AP]
Political campaigns: disclosure of identity of persons paying for telephone poll expenses (see H.R. 4183), H11528 [27SE]
———free broadcasting time for political advertising (see H.R. 2271), H3650 [18AP]
Public buildings: calculation of transactions (see H.R. 1325), H4119 [29AP]
Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 3443), H4902 [10MY]
Public lands: collection of fossils (see H.R. 2943), H4902 [10MY]
Public welfare programs: prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 104), H7474 [11JY]
———reform relative to domestic violence (see H. Con. Res. 195), H7475 [11JY]
Public works: national program to create jobs and restore infrastructure (see H.R. 3469), H5287 [16MY]
Railroads: improve rail transportation safety (see H.R. 3578), H5934 [5JN]
Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 1210), H3820 [24AP]
Religion: persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 515), H10602 [18SE]
———protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 3571), H6415 [13JN]
Remy, France: tribute to citizens relative to burial of Houston Braly (see H. Res. 469), H7107 [27JN]
Roads and highways: reuse or disposal of construction and demolition debris (see H.R. 3522), H7533 [12JY]
Roger P. McAuliffe Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3834), H7779 [17JY]
Ronald H. Brown Federal Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3560), H9706 [1AU]
Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, Tampa, FL: designate (see H.R. 3710), H7658 [16JY]
Saudi Arabia: terrorist attack on U.S. peacekeeping forces (see H. Con. Res. 200), H9566 [31JY]
Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378), H3231 [29MR]
Sierra Leone: elections (see H. Con. Res. 160), H5299 [20MY]
Social Security: apply standards to outpatient physical therapy relative to certain physician services (see H.R. 3426), H6184 [11JN]
———determination of average annual earnings relative to child care or home health care (see H.R. 3357), H8248 [23JY]
———treatment of spousal benefits relative to divorce (see H.R. 3360), H8248 [23JY]
———treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to age (see H.R. 3361), H8248 [23JY]
———treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 3359), H8248 [23JY]
———treatment of widow's or widower's insurance benefits relative to disability (see H.R. 3358), H8248 [23JY]
Sports: prohibit agents from influencing college athletes (see H.R. 3328), H5299 [20MY]
———regulations relative to relocation of professional teams (see H.R. 2699), H1139 [31JA]
States: establish registration, tracking, and community notification procedures relative to convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 196), H7780 [17JY]
———provide Federal grants for drug testing projects (see H.R. 3778), H7658 [16JY]
Tariff: treatment of fresh cut Colombian flowers (see H. Res. 452), H7475 [11JY]
Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 2846), H1986 [7MR]
———clarify restrictions on the lobbying and campaign activities of churches (see H.R. 2910), H3731 [23AP]
———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1662), H4646 [8MY]
———credits for employers for costs incurred to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3584), H9925 [2AU]
———expand definition of limited tax benefits applicable to line-item veto (see H.R. 3566), H6286 [12JN]
———treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 2962), H6765 [25JN]
———treatment of Armed Forces members performing services in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 2837), H331 [5JA]
———treatment of certain accounts involved in the acquisition of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion (see H.R. 3047), H4424 [2MY]
———treatment of corporations (see H.R. 3102), H3388 [15AP]
———treatment of deferred compensation plans of State and local governments (see H.R. 3316), H5174 [15MY]
———treatment of educational grants by private foundations (see H.R. 3737), H12175 [28SE]
———treatment of legal expenses relative to sexual harassment suits (see H.R. 3530), H7475 [11JY]
———treatment of military income derived from services performed during a contingency operation (see H.R. 2776), H1226 [1FE]
Telephones: prohibit providers of cellular and other mobile radio services from blocking access to 911 emergency services (see H.R. 3181), H4647 [8MY]
Television: broadcast of violent programming (see H. Res. 541), H11395 [26SE]
———reservation of time for family-oriented programming (see H. Res. 484), H8029 [18JY]
Trucking industry: alcohol and drug testing of operators transporting agricultural commodities and properties for small local governments (see H.R. 3182), H5288 [16MY]
Turkey: conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants (see H. Con. Res. 136), H3581 [17AP]
U.S. Soccer Federation: support efforts to bring 1999 Women's World Cup tournament to the U.S. (see H. Res. 359), H1226 [1FE]
Ukraine: support democratic and sovereignty efforts and political and economic progress (see H. Con. Res. 120), H1636 [29FE]
Veterans: reform and improve eligibility for medical care and services (see H.R. 3118), H6184 [11JN]
Volunteer firefighters: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 173), H6509 [18JN]
Water pollution: eliminate certain discharges of chlorine compounds into navigable waters (see H.R. 1400), H1138 [31JA]
Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see H.R. 3217), H6415 [13JN]
Weapons: detection and interception of weapons of mass destruction delivered by unconventional means (see H.R. 3729), H7780 [17JY]
———restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 2192), H914 [25JA]
Women: research health risks of presence of dioxin in tampons (see H.R. 3796), H8248 [23JY]
———treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3511), H9925 [2AU]
World War II: mint coins in commemoration of 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and of George C. Marshall (see H.R. 1406), H2316 [14MR]
Letters
Medical savings account programs: by, S3823 [23AP]
Remarks by, on
Agriculture: improve operation of certain programs (H.R. 2854), conference report, H3167
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E673
Aviation: preemployment review of prospective pilot records (H.R. 3536), H8047, H8048 [22JY]
———prohibit certain individuals from piloting aircraft relative to aeronautical records, competitions, or feats (H.R. 3267), H8045 [22JY]
———requirements relative to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents (H.R. 3923), H10536 [18SE]
Boyd, Bob: Lyons Township, IL, High School Most Inspirational Teacher Award recipient, E181
Burr Ridge, IL: anniversary, E1936
Cargo transportation: application of labor laws relative to designation as express company, H11453, H11459, H11460, H11461, H11463 [27SE]
Catholic Schools Week: observance, E179
Chicago, IL: Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inductees, E1932
———tribute to Our Lady of the Ridge School fifth grade girls' basketball team, E601
Chicago Ridge, IL: tribute to Our Lady of the Ridge High School girls' volleyball team, E1760
———tribute to Our Lady of the Ridge School's girls' basketball team, E212
Cicero, IL: tribute to Girl Scout members of Our Lady of Charity and Lincoln Schools for receiving religious awards, E599
———tribute to Take Pride in Cicero Award recipients, E180
Deboer, John D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1266
Dept. of Agriculture: meat and poultry safety inspections, H3167
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3675), H7075 [27JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: compensation for children of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation (H.R. 2401), E666
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3804 [24AP]
Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), H8483
Engel, Kurt: Lyons Township, IL, High School Most Inspirational Teacher Award recipient, E181
English language: declare as official language of U.S. (H.R. 123), H9743 [1AU]
FAA: establish as an independent agency (H.R. 2276), H2064 [12MR]
———funding, H7075 [27JN]
———reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), H10139
———reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), conference report, H11459, H11460, H11461, H11463 [27SE]
———reauthorizing programs (H.R. 3539), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 540), H11453 [27SE]
Flag Day: observance, E1096
Health: medical savings account programs, H4168 [30AP]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3103), consideration (H. Res. 392), H3035 [28MR]
Illinois: anniversary of Cicero-Berwyn Elks Lodge 1510, E1398
———tribute to West Suburban Chamber of Commerce honorees, E226
Immigration: admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), E413
———residency status of certain Polish and Hungarian aliens, E413
La Grange, IL: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E1401
———anniversary of Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, E1549
———tribute to Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center, E1427
Loren-Maltese, Betty: Grit (publication) True Grit Award recipient, E180
Luckman, Sid: Illinois Order of Lincoln Award recipient, E178
Lyons, IL: anniversary of American Legion Emil Schieve Post, E664
———anniversary of fire department, E210
———tribute to Lyons Township High School all-State musicians, E216
———tribute to Lyons Township High School boys' baseball team, E1591
Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), H7495
———recognition of same-sex marriage, H7495
Midas International Corp.: tribute to employees, E1547
Morton, IL: tribute to Morton High School girls' basketball team, E209
NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H3804-H3806 [24AP]
NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3159), H8050, H8051 [22JY], H11332 [26SE]
Oak Lawn, IL: tribute to Oak Lawn Elks Lodge No. 2254, E1096
Oceans: public disclosure of ocean transportation contracts, H4351 [1MY]
———reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (H.R. 2149), H4340, H4351 [1MY]
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade agreement (H.R. 2754), H6318 [13JN]
Palos Park, IL: anniversary of VFW Post 4861, E1267
Pech, Eileen: Morton Township, IL, Women's History Month Committee Woman of the Year award recipient, E986
Piekarski, Michael: Lions Club World Service Day honoree, E789
Poland: anniversary of adoption of constitution (H. Con. Res. 165), H5323
Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act: reduce waiting period for benefits (H.R. 2594), H10533 [18SE]
Railroads: implementation of exemptions to train whistle requirements at public highway-rail grade crossings (H. Con. Res. 201), E1371
Riverside, IL: anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1938
Serlin, Marsha: SBA Small Business Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E728
Ships and vessels: shipbuilding loan guarantee program, H6318 [13JN]
Sieple, John: Lyons Township, IL, High School Most Inspirational Teacher Award recipient, E181
Slivovsky, Bob: induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, E811
Sneberger, Vlasta: Sequin Retarded Citizens Assoication's John F. Kubik Humanitarian Award recipient, E788
Sobczak, Darlene: Lions Club World Service Day honoree, E789
Social Security: waive waiting period for disability benefits relative to individuals with terminal illnesses (H.R. 3899), E1374
Stickney, IL: anniversary, E1545
———tribute to American Legion Oratorical Contest award recipients, E608
———tribute to Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago plant, E217
Summit, IL: anniversary of Summit Park District, E1595
Taxation: treatment of medical savings accounts, H3035 [28MR]
Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (H.R. 842), H3514 [17AP]
Western Springs, IL: anniversary of Western Springs Garden Club, E1217
Williams, Kenny: induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, E811
Wilson, Kirby: tribute for participation in Olympic games, E1440
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2549 [20MR], H4299 [30AP], H4394 [1MY], H4501 [7MY], H4644 [8MY], H5378 [21MY]
Tributes
Adams, James and Helen, E222
Brooks, Donald, E213
Chmela, Raymond T., E605
Dunne, William C., E642
D'Urso, Charles, E1008
Eggert, Melvin, E224
Haymes, Tom, E181
Hughes, Bill, E897
Liotta, James, E640
Maloney, Tucker, E973
Matt, Rose and Charles, E603
Matyas, Lucille, E1682
Mraz, Ralph, E221
Mueller, Elmer, E181
Prokaski, Robin, E640
Randa, Larry, E862
Ritz, James, E214
Saimo, Caryn, E181
Salerno, Nicholas, E220
Schook, Robert, E214
Springer, Ellen, E671
Torres, Marynez, E661
Vana, Alois, E610
Vihon, Ruthann, E223
Wojcichowski, Eugene, E181
Wright, Charles, E214
Zalewski, Michael J., E644