BERMAN, HOWARD L. (a Representative from California)
Amendments offered by, to
Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), H7503 [12JY]
Appointments
Committee To Escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Into the House Chamber, H7159 [10JY]
Conferee: H.R. 1561, American Overseas Interests Act, H1490 [28FE]
———H.R. 2202, Immigration in the National Interest Act, H10195 [11SE]
———S. 735, Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Act, H2304 [14MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced by, as cosponsor
Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 2143), H3231 [29MR]
American Revolution: mint coins in commemoration of black revolutionary war patriots (see H.R. 1776), H2950 [27MR]
Armed Forces: discharge of military personnel relative to positive HIV test (see H.R. 2959), H1225 [1FE]
Asia: improve living standards in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basin (see H. Con. Res. 213), H10386 [12SE]
Auburn, CA: prohibit Federal funding for dam construction on American River (see H.R. 2951), H5754 [30MY]
Brown, Ronald H.: tribute (see H. Res. 406), H3649 [18AP]
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]
Cambodia: human rights situation (see H. Res. 345), H913 [25JA]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 820), H4110 [25AP]
Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 3508), H6765 [25JN]
China, People's Republic of: human rights situation in Tibet (see H. Res. 347), H913 [25JA]
———increased tariffs relative to intellectual property rights (see H.R. 3421), H4646 [8MY]
China, Republic of: tribute on the occasion of first Presidential election (see H. Con. Res. 154), H4503 [7MY]
———U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (see H. Con. Res. 148), H2467 [19MR]
CIA: investigate involvement in crack cocaine sales to fund Contras (see H. Res. 520), H10721 [19SE]
Civil rights: use of involuntary arbitration relative to discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, age, religion, disability, or national origin (see H.R. 3748), H8557 [25JY]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 4166), H11228 [25SE]
Computers: protection of freedom of speech on-line and on the Internet (see H.R. 3606), H6509 [18JN]
———restrict transmission of obscene or indecent material to minors by computer (see H.R. 3606), H6509 [18JN]
———transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 3057), H1985 [7MR]
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), H774 [23JA]
———require Federal contracts debarment for violation of Occupational Safety and Health Act provisions (see H.R. 2725), H774 [23JA]
Courts: sentencing guidelines for possession of a firearm with a laser sighting device during commission of a crime (see H.R. 2991), H2316 [14MR]
Crime: clarify Federal jurisdiction over offenses relative to religious property damage (see H.R. 3525), H6184 [11JN]
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]
Diseases: research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1462), H5288 [16MY]
Drugs: control access to chemicals used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see H.R. 3067), H4503 [7MY]
Ecology and environment: strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 2407), H2316 [14MR]
Education: funding levels for federally assisted education programs (see H. Con. Res. 144), H1716 [5MR]
Farrakhan, Louis: condemn recent visit to Middle East and Africa (see H. Res. 374), H1986 [7MR]
Firearms: standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 3652), H6413 [13JN]
Foreign policy: strengthen protection of human rights (see H.R. 4036), H10525 [17SE]
———U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189), H6509 [18JN]
Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran (see H.R. 3107), H2466 [19MR]
Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145), H11047 [24SE]
Health: authorizing appropriations for programs relative to the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (see H.R. 1341), H2558 [20MR]
———liability of raw material and component suppliers to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 3468), H5287 [16MY]
———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 3477), H7475 [11JY]
———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 2893, 3130), H2558 [20MR]
———prohibit interference between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 2976), H6415 [13JN]
———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mothers and newborn infants following birth (see H.R. 3226), H10386 [12SE]
House Rules: question of privilege relative to public debt ceiling (see H. Res. 354), H1138 [31JA]
INS: promote the naturalization of eligible individuals (see H.R. 3323), H4109 [25AP]
Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 3590), H7658 [16JY]
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: arrest and prosecution of individuals involved with genocide (see H. Res. 491), H9926 [2AU]
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), H8030 [18JY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: authorize the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternal organization to establish a memorial (see H.J. Res. 70), H3171 [28MR]
Lebanon: withdrawal of Syrian military (see H. Con. Res. 190), H6532 [19JN]
Macedonia: access to higher education in the Albanian language (see H. Con. Res. 103), H1226 [1FE]
Madison, James: mint coins in commemoration of 250th anniversary of birth (see H.R. 1684), H2316 [14MR]
Medicaid: screening mammography (see H.R. 777), H2558 [20MR]
Medicare: coverage of blood-testing strips for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H6691 [20JN]
———diabetes outpatient self-management training services (see H.R. 1073), H6691 [20JN]
———screening mammography (see H.R. 778), H2558 [20MR]
Moldova: removal of Russian Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 145), H1663 [4MR]
Mongolia: most-favored-nation status (see H.R. 4086), H10524 [17SE]
Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (see H. Con. Res. 151), H4303 [30AP]
National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports: establish (see H.R. 2209), H7107 [27JN]
National Tourism Board: establish (see H.R. 2579), H3231 [29MR]
National Tourism Organization: establish (see H.R. 2579), H3231 [29MR]
Nigeria: impose economic sanctions (see H.R. 2697), H1508 [28FE]
Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation (see H.R. 3460), H5173 [15MY]
Peace Corps: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 158), H1716 [5MR]
Public works: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and restoration of infrastructure (see H.R. 1591), H1325 [27FE]
Ronald H. Brown Commerce Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3247), H5174 [15MY]
Russia: removal of troops from Kaliningrad (see H. Con. Res. 51), H2224 [13MR]
Safety: implement nonanimal acute toxicity testing for evaluation of consumer products (see H.R. 3173), H5647 [29MY]
Sequoia National Forest: preservation of Giant Sequoia ecosystem and increase recreational opportunities (see H.R. 3873), H8247 [23JY]
Serbia: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and the democratic and humanitarian activities of the Soros Foundation (see H. Res. 378), H2951 [27MR]
Sewering, Hans J.: investigate and prosecute Nazi war criminal (see H. Con. Res. 205), H8982 [30JY]
Sierra Leone: elections (see H. Con. Res. 160), H4430 [6MY]
Taxation: exempt status for State agencies created to provide earthquake insurance for homeowners (see H.R. 3605), H6532 [19JN]
Terrorism: condemn terrorist activities in Israel (see H. Con. Res. 149), H1985 [7MR]
———improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (see H.R. 3409), H5380 [21MY]
Turkey: conflict resolution between Government and Kurdish militants (see H. Con. Res. 136), H2224 [13MR]
U.N.: authorize payment of U.S. arrearages and contributions for U.N. peacekeeping activities (see H. Con. Res. 225), H11527 [27SE]
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: anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Con. Res. 167), H4503 [7MY]
Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 1136), H2665 [21MR]
Women: treatment of pensions relative to spouses and former spouses (see H.R. 3511), H8248 [23JY]
Remarks by, on
ACDA: anniversary, E1877
Agriculture: immigrant worker program requirements, H2612, H2613, H2618, H2619, H2623, H2624, H2625 [21MR]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3781
Bojarsky, Donna: Jewish Community Relations Committee Richard S. Volpert Award recipient, E1703
California: anniversary of Meeting Each Need With Dignity (organization), E888
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 182), H6997 [27JN]
China, Republic of: U.S. policy on regional stability and defense (H. Con. Res. 148), H2350
Committee on International Relations (House): investigate the U.S. role in Iranian arms transfer to Croatia and Bosnia (H. Res. 416), H4542 [8MY]
Courts: product liability reform (H.R. 956), conference report, H3196 [29MR]
Cuba: strengthen international economic sanctions and support transition to democratically elected government (H.R. 927), conference report, H1746
Dept. of Labor: increased personnel levels for wage and hour inspection and enforcement relative to hiring of illegal immigrants, H10192 [11SE]
Dept. of State: consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), conference report, H2092 [12MR]
———consolidate foreign affairs agencies (H.R. 1561), veto, H4155 [30AP]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State and the Judiciary: making appropriations (H.R. 3814), H8181, H8184 [23JY]
Education: deny public education to illegal aliens, H2494 [20MR], H2638 [21MR]
Elections: campaign ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3820), H8508 [25JY]
Employment: nonimmigrant worker regulations relative to protection of U.S. workers, H2638 [21MR]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3540), H5910, H5911 [5JN]
Foreign trade: impose sanctions on foreign persons exporting petroleum products, natural gas, or related technology to Iran or Libya (H.R. 3107), H6474, H6476 [18JN]
GAO: study differences in benefits, rights, and privileges available to persons in a marriage and in a domestic partnership, H7504, H7505 [12JY]
Gunther, Lois and Dick: Jewish Family Service FAMMY Award recipients, E1755
Health care professionals: extend nonimmigrant nurse program, H2628 [21MR]
House of Representatives: legislative program, H11542 [27SE]
Immigration: access of illegal immigrant children to educational opportunities, H10193 [11SE]
———admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), H2384, H2385 [19MR], H2479, H2494, H2500, H2516 [20MR], H2591, H2592, H2594, H2595, H2596, H2600, H2612, H2613, H2618, H2619, H2623, H2624, H2625, H2628, H2638 [21MR]
———admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), conference report, H11083, H11084 [25SE]
———admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 528), H11077 [25SE]
———admission policies reform, treatment of criminal aliens, alien smuggling, documentation requirements, and border security (H.R. 2202), motion to instruct conferees, H10192, H10193 [11SE]
———establish program in certain States requiring use of a toll-free number to verify employee status, H2516 [20MR]
———limits on admission of legal immigrants, H2591, H2592, H2594, H2595, H2596, H2600 [21MR]
———prohibit Federal benefits for illegal aliens, H11542 [27SE]
———treatment of criminal aliens by State and local law enforcement officials, H2479 [20MR]
India: suspend developmental assistance relative to human rights violations, H5910, H5911 [5JN]
INS: Investigations Division staffing positions, H2500 [20MR]
LSC: funding, H8181, H8184 [23JY]
Marriage: define and protect institution (H.R. 3396), H7504, H7505 [12JY]
———recognition of same-sex marriage, H7504, H7505 [12JY]
Metropolitan Theaters Corp.: H.E.L.P Group Corporate Philanthropy Award recipient, E986
Mosher, Walt: Olive-View UCLA Medical Foundation Nelle Reagan Award for Distinguished Community Service recipient, E1713
Parliamentary inquiry, H2599, H2612, H2614 [21MR]
Telecommunications: reform policies regulating competition (S. 652), conference report, H1165 [1FE]
Terrorism: improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (H.R. 2703), H2261 [14MR]
———improve U.S. ability to respond to terrorist threats (S. 735), conference report, H3610
Tributes
Barrios, Marianne, E1041
Bernstein, Helen, E1009
Corwin, Bruce, E986
Gould, Morton, E274
Greinetz, Toba and Earl, E48
Nussbaum, Ruth, E891
Rivetti, Dominick, E1698
Wapner, Joseph and Mickey, E745
Zicarelli, Pat, E16