GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

Addresses

Impact of Gambling on Communities: Representative Wolf, E1280 [20JN]

Preparing for Competition in a Deregulated Telecommunications Market: Joel I. Klein, S7675 [17JY]

Public Access to Certain Federal Information Products: Wayne Kelley, GPO, S1731 [27FE]

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S4517, S4537, S4614 [15MY], S4694, S4761 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1200 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8646, H8647 [8OC]

Copyrights: treatment of restored works, licensing, infringement actions, Copyright Office fees, court proceedings, and audio recordings and devices (H.R. 672), S11485, S11498 [30OC]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8929, H8930 [21OC], H8950, H8954, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S9219, S9236 [11SE], S9298 [12SE], S9338, S9340, S9341, S9342, S9343, S9344, S9345, S9346, S9350 [15SE], S9428 [16SE], S9705, S9707 [19SE], S9739, S9763, S9766, S9767 [23SE], S9849 [24SE]

Federal paperwork burden: reduce (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H995 [13MR]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H1989, H1990, H2004, H2005, H2006 [29AP], H2092, H2093, H2094 [30AP], H2113, H2122, H2124, H2133, H2135, H2157, H2158 [1MY], H2169 [5MY], H2188, H2189, H2190, H2192, H2195, H2204, H2211, H2224, H2233, H2235, H2241, H2242 [6MY], H2265, H2266, H2267, H2271, H2352 [7MY], H2399, H2405, H2410, H2412, H2446 [8MY], H2488 [12MY], H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2560, H2561, H2590 [13MY], H2619 [14MY]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12619, S12681 [13NO]

Analyses

Electric Consumers Protection Act (S. 237), S869-S871 [30JA]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S11018 [23OC], H8978 [22OC]

Articles and editorials

Abortion Coverup, S4529 [15MY]

Abortion Rights Advocate Says He Lied About Procedure, S4446 [14MY]

Airlines To Install Cargo Area Fire Suppression Systems, H2776 [15MY]

Avoiding Adjournment Blunders, S12555 [13NO]

Banned Oxygen Canisters Hauled on Continental Flight, H2776 [15MY]

Big Hamburger Recall and USDA Inspections, E1639 [3SE]

Blair Scolds British Workless Class in Outline of Welfare Plan, E1355 [27JN]

CAFE Society, S2219 [12MR]

Clean Air Rules—Taking a Bite Out of All Paychecks?, E1590 [1AU]

Clinton Promises, E986 [20MY]

Clinton's Abortion Scam, H1197 [20MR]

Congress Can't Legislate Maternal Heroism, S4710 [20MY]

Controls on Habitat Urged—Park Overgrazed by Excessive Numbers of Animals, E507 [18MR]

Cyclosporiasis and Raspberrries—Lessons for the Future, S9825 [24SE]

Daschle Bill May Not Ban Anything, S4552 [15MY]

88-Day-Old Girl Awaits the Expected Birth Today of Her Twin, S4530 [15MY]

``Environmental Justice'' Kills Jobs for the Poor, E1822 [23SE]

Federal Foolishness and Marijuana, E194 [10FE]

Guns—And the M-1 Boomerang, S12555 [13NO]

Harvest of Rage—How the Rural Crisis Fuels Anti-Government Movement, H5714-H5717 [24JY], E1496-E1499 [23JY]

Hill Alert—A Bad Old Gun Bill, S12554 [13NO]

HMO Fines Angering Physicans—State Regulators Examine Harris Prescription Policy, E2179 [4NO]

Hot New Job in Health Care—In-House Cop, E1930 [2OC]

Hummingbirds and Other Prey of EPA, E434 [11MR]

In Detroit—Maida, Other Cardinals Urge Ban on Partial-Birth Abortions, S2203 [12MR]

IRS Is Found To Have Retaliated Over an Insult, E1224 [17JN]

Just Say No to Platte Plan, S9538 [18SE]

Loophole in Immigration Law, H9652 [29OC]

Loosen Reins on CBOT, Merc, S1844 [3MR]

Medicine Adds to Debate on Late-Term Abortion, H1223 [20MR]

Medicine Adds to Debate on Late-Term Abortion—Abortion Rights Leader Urges End to ``Half Truths'', S4447 [14MY]

New Gasoline Formula Is Fueling Air-Pollution Decline—It Dramatically Cuts Smoggy Day Numbers, E196 [10FE]

Partial Birth Abortion—The Art of Agreement, S1242 [11FE]

Partial-Birth Betrayal—Democrats Seething as Activist Admits Lie, S4530 [15MY]

Passing the Budget Buck, S5429 [9JN]

Reagan Boom, E1698 [9SE]

Reasonable Compromise on Abortion, S4527 [15MY]

Response to Metropolitan Medical Associates Letter on Partial-Birth Abortions, H1216 [20MR]

Review and Outlook—The Facts on Partial-Birth Abortion, H1215 [20MR]

Rider to Flood-Relief Bill Enrages Environmentalists—Alaska Senator Seeks To Pave Way for U.S. Park Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Save the Kids, Not the Mom, S1432 [24FE]

Saving the Mother? Nonsense, S4560 [15MY], H1222 [20MR]

Smoking Vote in the Senate, S8678 [3SE]

Snail's Pace in Airliner Safety, H2775 [15MY]

Stonington Is Sued by Trash Firm—Company Seeks To Block Town Garbage Collection, S5617 [12JN]

Surplus Gun Invasion, S12555 [13NO]

Surplus Weapons, Surplus Danger, S12555 [13NO]

Two on Top of the World, S7964 [23JY]

U.S. Aided Cigarette Firms in Conquests Across Asia—Aggressive Strategy Forced Open Lucrative Markets, S7961-S7964 [23JY]

Ugly Kind of Politics, S4060 [7MY]

United States To Renovate Federal Building To Cut Energy Bills by 25 Percent, S7748 [21JY]

Viability and the Law, H1207 [20MR]

Weak Antitrust Nominee, S7286 [11JY], S7682 [17JY]

Western Senators Win First Round in Road Right-of-Way Disputes, S4416 [14MY]

Westerners Eke Out Senate Win on Rural Roads, S4417 [14MY]

Working-Class Ethic Made Public Housing Proud—It Could Again, E1270 [19JN]

Yellowstone National Park Regulation and Management of Buffalo Herd, E708 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see S. 481; H.R. 1032), S2552 [19MR], H948 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 6; H.R. 929, 1122), S158 [21JA], H766 [5MR], H1186 [19MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (see H. Res. 100), H1185 [19MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 262), H8632 [7OC]

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (see S. 401; H.R. 1448), S1979 [5MR], H1891 [24AP]

Agriculture: exempt actions undertaken to administer a marketing order issued under the Agricultural Adjustment Act from antitrust laws (see H.R. 2735), H9558 [24OC]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (see S. 617; H.R. 1371), S3349 [17AP], H1704 [17AP]

———make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide under the Montreal Protocol (see H.R. 2609), H8437 [6OC]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (see S. 16), S159 [21JA]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see S. 850; H.R. 453), S5413 [9JN], H242 [21JA]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see S. 277; H.R. 786), S1017 [5FE], H587 [13FE]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 630), H392 [6FE]

———establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (see H.R. 1910), H3864 [17JN]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see S. 557; H.R. 679), S3011 [10AP], H452 [11FE]

Alaska: regulation of wetlands (see S. 49), S160 [21JA]

Alcoholic beverages: establish advertising requirements (see H.R. 1978), H4085 [19JN]

———establish voluntary broadcasting code for advertising (see H.R. 1292), H1438 [10AP]

———FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H4086 [19JN]

———prohibit advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H.R. 1067), H1017 [13MR]

———require health warnings in advertising (see H.R. 1979), H4085 [19JN]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H3659 [10JN]

Animals: regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (see S. 1323), S11289 [28OC]

Army: clarify the definition of depot-level maintenance and repair (see H.R. 2193), H5486 [17JY]

Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H284 [4FE]

———prohibit transportation of chemical oxygen generators on certain aircraft (see H.R. 1587), H2589 [13MY]

———require air carriers to establish procedures for responding to in-flight medical emergencies (see H.R. 1670), H3069 [20MY]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (see S. 1196; H.R. 2476), S9636 [18SE], H7281 [15SE]

Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (see S. 1024), S7603 [16JY]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (see S. 922; H.R. 2359), S5790 [17JN], H6705 [31JY]

Business and industry: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see S. 389; H.R. 1010), S1828 [3MR], H888 [11MR]

———ensure congressional approval of compliance costs relative to Government regulations (see H.R. 1591), H2678 [14MY]

———establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (see H.R. 2954), H10420 [8NO]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see S. Con. Res. 52; H. Con. Res. 80), S9198 [11SE], H2784 [15MY]

Buy American Act: acquisition requirements for the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 285), H9614 [28OC]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]

———ensure Federal compliance (see S. 1224; H.R. 1195), S10055 [26SE], H1260 [20MR]

———limit funding expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, investigations, monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2086), H4834 [26JN]

———moratorium on enforcement actions against certain individuals (see H.R. 1878), H3796 [12JN]

———require polluters to cleanup hazardous substances (see H.R. 2087), H4834 [26JN]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H7364 [16SE]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H6703 [31JY]

———clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (see S. 178), S163 [21JA]

———improve quality of child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (see S. 1490), S12119 [8NO]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (see S. 511), S2646 [20MR]

Clean Air Act: amend to impose certain requirements on areas upwind of ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1911, 2328), H3864 [17JN], H6703 [31JY]

———reduce acid deposition (see S. 1097; H.R. 2365), S8531 [31JY], H6705 [31JY]

Computers: limit Federal and State regulation of the Internet and interactive computer services (see H.R. 2372), H6705 [31JY]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (see S. 474; H.R. 2380), S2552 [19MR], H6797 [3SE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (see S. 771, 875; H.R. 1748), S4878 [21MY], S5507 [11JN], H3203 [22MY]

———transmission of information relative to abortion over computer information services (see H.R. 2272), H5825 [25JY]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H148 [9JA]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (see H.R. 1704), H3201 [22MY]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see S. 606; H.R. 1378), S3348 [17AP], H1705 [17AP]

———prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (see S. 354; H.R. 829), S1553 [25FE], H628 [25FE]

Copeland Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Costs and benefits: accounting (see H.R. 2840), H10170 [6NO]

Courts: amend U.S. Code relative to arbitration in district courts (see H.R. 2603), H8320 [2OC]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (see H. Res. 271), H8927 [21OC]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (see S. 1332), S11343 [29OC]

———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1027, 1170), H889 [11MR], H1259 [20MR]

———provide notification of class action lawsuit certification or settlement to the Dept. of Justice and State attorneys general (see S. 254), S856 [30JA]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (see S. 866), S5444 [10JN]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 361), H151 [9JA]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (see S. 1163; H.R. 2053), S9197 [11SE], H4646 [25JN]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H522 [12FE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (see H.R. 2720), H9501 [23OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (see S. 603), S3348 [17AP]

———increase milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2388), H6797 [3SE]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]

———require estimates of production costs relative to milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see H.R. 2482), H7364 [16SE]

———study effects of basing milk marketing orders' basic formula price on costs of production (see H.R. 1190), H1260 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 1186), H1259 [20MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (see H.R. 177), H144 [9JA]

Dept. of Justice: treatment of certain immigration petitions relative to the death of the beneficiary (see H.R. 2694), H9038 [22OC]

Dept. of Transportation: make nonmilitary Government aircraft subject to safety regulations (see H.R. 1483), H1988 [29AP]

———prohibit from imposing regulations relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (see H.R. 2936), H10419 [8NO]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (see H.R. 1727), H3202 [22MY]

———specify the entities eligible to purchase pharmaceutical products from the Federal Supply Schedule (see H.R. 2197), H5486 [17JY]

Ecology and environment: establish limited privileges and immunities for certain information relative to compliance with environmental laws (see H.R. 1884), H3796 [12JN]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1260 [20MR]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (see H.R. 529), H283 [4FE]

———require expulsion of students convicted of violent crimes in schools receiving Federal assistance (see H.R. 329), H149 [9JA]

———restore opportunity-to-learn standards (see H.R. 1115), H1111 [18MR]

Elections: establish a temporary commission to recommend reforms for Federal office (see H.R. 99, 170), H70 [7JA], H142, H144 [9JA]

———require a majority of campaign contributions come from State residents and ensure that employees are informed on use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2573), H8160 [29SE]

———requirements for candidates receiving Federal campaign financing relative to participation in multicandidate forums (see H.R. 2478), H7364 [16SE]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (see S. 237; H.R. 338, 655, 1230), S855 [30JA], H150 [9JA], H407 [10FE], H1338 [8AP]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (see S. 259; H.R. 526), S945 [4FE], H283 [4FE]

———exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements individuals who volunteer their time for occupational opportunity (see H.R. 71), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H69 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see S. 1098; H.R. 1624), S8531 [31JY], H2783 [15MY]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (see H.R. 647), H393 [6FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (see H.R. 859), H699 [27FE]

EPA: design and implement a performance-based measurement system to encourage the development of new environmental monitoring technologies (see H.R. 3065), H10954 [13NO]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (see S. 1348), S11448 [30OC]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299; H.R. 2627), S10882 [21OC], H8633 [7OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see S. 1084; H.R. 1984), S8262 [29JY], H4086 [19JN]

ERISA: improve enforcement of provisions (see H.R. 2290), H6026 [29JY]

Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H803 [6MR]

———regulation (see S. 642; H.R. 85), S3662 [24AP], H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———require materials to contain taggants (see H.R. 538), H283 [4FE]

FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see H.R. 2856), H10171 [6NO]

Fair Housing Act: amend (see S. 142; H.R. 589), S162 [21JA], H346 [5FE]

———local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (see H.R. 2297), H6405 [30JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (see S. 280; H.R. 109, 191, 234), S1017 [5FE], H142, H145, H147 [9JA]

———extend coverage (see S. 183), S633 [22JA]

FCC: eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (see S. 641), S3662 [24AP]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (see H.R. 2480), H7364 [16SE]

———approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H1793 [23AP]

———facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (see S. 870), S5444 [10JN]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1299), S10882 [21OC]

———modernize (see S. 830), S5341 [5JN]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 69), S12576 [13NO], H10955 [13NO]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (see H.R. 2221, 2968; H. Con. Res. 113), H5021 [9JY], H5569 [22JY], H10420 [8NO]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (see S. 891, 1002; H.R. 2124), S5595 [12JN], S7210 [10JY], H5020 [9JY]

———review all policies and programs (see H.R. 2137), H5131 [10JY]

Federal aid programs: ensure accuracy of eligibility information relative to Federal benefit programs (see H.R. 2347), H6704 [31JY]

Federal employees: increase leave time relative to services as an organ donor (see H.R. 2943), H10419 [8NO]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H803 [6MR]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2761), H9729 [29OC]

———require preemployment drug testing (see H.R. 89), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———treatment of travel expenses (see H.R. 930), H766 [5MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend medical device provisions (see H.R. 1093), H1111 [18MR]

———classification and performance standards for devices (see H.R. 1527), H2156 [1MY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

———requirements relative to health claims on food labels (see H.R. 2208), H5569 [22JY]

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H7262 [11SE]

Federal Insurance Contributions Act: disclosure of payments on individual pay checks (see H.R. 3078), H10955 [13NO]

Federal paperwork burden: reduce (see H.R. 852), H669 [26FE]

———reduce (H.R. 852), consideration (see H. Res. 88), H887 [11MR]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to the effect of administrative orders on civil penalty actions (see H.R. 2415), H6962 [5SE]

Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to bar unfunded Federal mandates to State and local governments (see H.J. Res. 15), H155 [9JA]

———relief to State and local governments (see H.R. 62), H69 [7JA], H141 [9JA]

———repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (see H.R. 850), H669 [26FE]

———repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS (see S. 145), S162 [21JA]

FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Colorado (see H.R. 2217), H5569 [22JY]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa (see H.R. 2165), H5296 [15JY]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (see H.R. 848), H669 [26FE]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (see H.R. 651, 652, 1183, 1184, 1217), H393 [6FE], H1259 [20MR], H1288 [21MR]

Financial institutions: amend certain banking laws (see H.R. 1722), H3201 [22MY]

———audit requirements and oversight of credit unions (see H.R. 2552), H7910 [25SE]

———provide relief for limited purpose banks from certain outdated restrictions that were intended to be temporary (see H.R. 1655), H2874 [16MY]

———reduce recordkeeping and reporting requirements (see H.R. 221), H146 [9JA]

———require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (see S. 1560), S12575 [13NO]

———strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (see H.R. 229), H146 [9JA]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

———ban the manufacture, importation, and sale of ammunition that can penetrate police body armor (see H.R. 1250), H1339 [8AP]

———ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (see S. 112), S161 [21JA]

———exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 2255), H5777 [24JY]

———exclude Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see H.R. 445), H153 [9JA]

———licensing of ammunition manufacturers (see S. 134), S162 [21JA]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 2722), H9501 [23OC]

———possession by persons convicted of a crime involving domestic violence (see H.R. 1009), H887 [11MR]

———prohibit possession or transfer of armor piercing ammunition (see H.R. 1999), H4086 [19JN]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (see S. 262), S945 [4FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27; H. Con. Res. 28), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA], H701 [27FE]

———regulation of handguns in any manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 1996), H4086 [19JN]

———require consultation before the manufacture, importation, or sale of armor piercing ammunition for use by a governmental entity (see H.R. 1997), H4086 [19JN]

———require registration and permits for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 1998), H4086 [19JN]

———restrict sale to persons placed under a court order of protection (see H.R. 1084), H1039 [17MR]

Floods: facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators (see H.R. 1461), H1891 [24AP]

Food: establish independent agency responsible for safety, labeling, and inspection (see S. 1465), S12118 [8NO]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see S. 1264; H.R. 3070), S10475 [7OC], H10954 [13NO]

———include the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of meat and poultry inspection regulations (see H.R. 2344), H6704 [31JY]

Food stamps: require States to use electronic benefit transfer systems (see H.R. 273), H148 [9JA]

FRS: provide that Federal Reserve Banks be covered by certain regulations relative to labor-management relations (see H.R. 3067), H10954 [13NO]

Government: eliminate and modify reporting requirements by Federal departments and agencies (see S. 1364), S11678 [4NO]

———Federal assessment of whether Federal regulations could result in the taking of private property (see H.R. 95), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

———provide for greater responsiveness by Federal agencies in dealings with the public (see S. 855), S5413 [9JN]

———reduce spending and regulatory programs (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4135 [21JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see S. 433; H.R. 1036), S2206 [12MR], H948 [12MR]

———require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (see H.R. 1913), H3864 [17JN]

Hazardous substances: transportation regulations relative to agriculture (see S. 1056; H.R. 1619), S7950 [23JY], H2783 [15MY]

Health: alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (see S. 578), S3199 [15AP]

———application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H152 [9JA]

———improve regulation of radiopharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2298), H6405 [30JY], H6797 [3SE]

Health care facilities: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see S. 1068), S8153 [25JY]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (see H.R. 2250), H5777 [24JY]

House of Representatives: prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (see H. Res. 247), H8054 [26SE]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs (see H.R. 1447), H1891 [24AP]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (see S. 784; H.R. 2), S5001 [22MY], H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 133), H1987 [29AP]

———require review of criminal records for participation in certain federally assisted housing (see H.R. 2964), H10420 [8NO]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see S. 458), S2415 [18MR]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (see S. 439), S2274 [13MR]

Immigration: cancellation of removal and waiver of exclusion for certain aliens (see H.R. 2052), H4646 [25JN]

———clarify eligibility for relief from removal and deportation for certain aliens (see H.R. 2533), H7830 [24SE]

———establish a telephone reporting system to permit certain individuals traveling by boat to enter the U.S. from Canada without applying for admission at a port of entry (see H.R. 1384), H1705 [17AP]

———immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (see H.R. 2464), H7262 [11SE]

———make technical corrections to certain immigration laws (see H.R. 2413), H6962 [5SE]

———modify certain employment regulations (see H.R. 2412), H6962 [5SE]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (see H.R. 694, 2027, 2505, 2551), H521 [12FE], H4338 [24JN], H7599 [18SE], H7910 [25SE]

———revise, codify and enact certain immigration laws (see H.R. 2716), H9501 [23OC]

———waiver of vaccination requirement for orphan children (see H.R. 2473), H7281 [15SE]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for certain adopted children (see H.R. 2430), H7008 [8SE]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: amend (see S. 1077), S8186 [28JY]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see S. 356; H.R. 815), S1553 [25FE], H627 [25FE]

———establish requirements for the cancellation of automobile insurance policies (see H.R. 1024), H888 [11MR]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 401), H152 [9JA]

Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (see H.R. 624), H392 [6FE]

IRS: congressional review of regulations increasing Federal revenue (see S. 831), S5341 [5JN]

———restrict the authority to examine books and witnesses for purposes of tax administration (see H.R. 2563), H8054 [26SE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (see H.R. 928), H766 [5MR]

———repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (see S. 497), S2646 [20MR]

Laws: clarify the effect and application of legislation (see S. 27), S159 [21JA]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H709 [3MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: require health care facilities and services to fund annual financial and compliance audits (see H.R. 2543), H7830 [24SE]

Metric system: waive requirements for State use on highway signs (see H.R. 813), H627 [25FE]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see S. 286; H.R. 880), S1102 [6FE], H700 [27FE]

———improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (see S. 1312), S11034 [23OC]

———improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (see H.R. 784), H587 [13FE]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 852; H.R. 1839), S5413 [9JN], H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission standards (see H.R. 8), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (see H.R. 132, 271), H143, H148 [9JA]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (see S. 256; H.R. 645), S945 [4FE], H393 [6FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (see S. 258; S. Res. 52, 55; H.R. 618, 646), S945 [4FE], S1226 [11FE], S1382 [13FE], H347 [5FE], H393 [6FE]

National Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: establish (see H.R. 1318), H1456 [14AP]

National Environmental Policy Act: identification of State, local, and county agencies as cooperating agencies (see S. 1176), S9332 [15SE]

National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (see S. 1467), S12118 [8NO]

National Indian Gaming Commission: assessment of fees (see S. 1130), S8532 [31JY]

National Voter Registration Act: voluntary compliance by States (see H.R. 2115), H4913 [8JY]

National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit acquisition of land to establish new refuges without certain support of landowners (see S. 491), S2646 [20MR]

Native Americans: decrease the requisite blood quantum required for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe (see H.R. 2419), H6962 [5SE]

———enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (see H.R. 1833), H3578 [7JN]

Natural gas: provide relief to businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC (see S. 1388), S11863 [6NO]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H7199 [10SE]

Noise pollution: restrictions and requirements on aircraft operations at certain metropolitan airports (see H.R. 153), H144 [9JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see S. 765, 1237; H.R. 2579), S4748 [20MY], S10229 [30SE], H8264 [30SE]

———establish peer review of standards (see H.R. 2661), H8832 [9OC]

———expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (see S. 1265), S10475 [7OC]

Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (see S. 414), S2078 [10MR]

OSHA: reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (see S. 461), S2416 [18MR]

Pensions: require pension plans to offer equal survivor retirement benefits to both spouses (see S. 107), S161 [21JA]

Petroleum: management of royalties from oil and gas leases (see H.R. 1107), H1111 [18MR]

Pharmaceuticals: improve the regulation of drugs (see H.R. 1094), H1111 [18MR]

———reporting requirements of deaths resulting from the prescribing, dispensing, and the administration of drugs (see H.R. 524), H283 [4FE]

Political campaigns: prohibit candidates from accepting unsecured loans from depository institutions regulated under Federal law (see H.R. 783), H587 [13FE]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 248, 2075, 2528, 2529), H147 [9JA], H4834 [26JN], H7729 [23SE]

———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H2254 [6MY]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (see S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Postal Service: prevent disclosure of names or addresses of postal patrons (see H.R. 49), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———regulation of solicitation of contributions by veterans' organizations on postal property (see H.R. 37), H67 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

———require envelopes and warning labels for mail depicting violent or sexually-explicit acts (see H.R. 1347), H1611 [16AP]

Power resources: amend certain sections of the Dept. of Energy Organization Act and Federal Energy Administration Act (see H.R. 649), H393 [6FE]

Presidential appointments: appointment of certain officers to fill vacant positions in executive departments (see S. Res. 128), S10055 [26SE]

———provide greater accountability (see H.R. 199), H145 [9JA]

Public buildings: prohibit smoking in Federal buildings (see H.R. 2118), H4913 [8JY]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (see S. 751), S4588 [15MY]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (see S. 1276), S10631 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (see S. 722; H.R. 1960), S4217 [8MY], H4085 [19JN]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see S. 621), S3419 [22AP]

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1438 [10AP]

Real property: private property owner rights (see S. 709, 781, 953; H.R. 992), S4106 [7MY], S5001 [22MY], S6186 [24JN], H803 [6MR]

Refuse disposal: exempt pesticide rinse water degradation systems from subtitle C permit requirements (see H.R. 398), H152 [9JA]

———State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see S. 384, 463; H.R. 942, 943), S1796 [28FE], S2416 [18MR], H766 [5MR]

Regulatory process: reform (see S. 981), S6727 [27JN]

Research: provide protections to human subjects of research (see S. 193), S633 [22JA]

Roads and highways: increase truck weight limit on sections of Maine Turnpike (see S. 276), S1017 [5FE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: terminate the applicability of certain provisions in establishing and implementing safe drinking water standards (see H.R. 1308), H1439 [10AP]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (see S. 1315; H.R. 2772), S11192 [24OC], H9729 [29OC]

Securities: create uniform standards relative to federally-regulated securities (see H.R. 1653), H2874 [16MY]

———quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see S. 838; H.R. 1053), S5341 [5JN], H1016 [13MR]

Small business: defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (see S. 740), S4479 [14MY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, cost analysis of legislative proposals, and creation of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business (see S. 233), S804 [29JA]

———liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 1711), H3201 [22MY]

———provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H70 [7JA], H142 [9JA]

Social Security: exempt States from certain regulatory requirements relative to electronic distribution of benefits (see H.R. 156), H144 [9JA]

Solid waste: State and local government control over transportation of municipal solid waste (see S. 899; H.R. 2654), S5596 [12JN], H8832 [9OC]

States: impose a penalty upon States that do not give full faith and credit to the protective orders of other States (see H.R. 935), H766 [5MR]

———permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 2942), H10419 [8NO]

———reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States (see S. 666), S3799 [29AP]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5664 [23JY]

Taxation: application of retail tax relative to certain heavy duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 160), H144 [9JA]

———exempt small issues from restrictions on the deduction of interest by financial institutions (see H.R. 842), H668 [26FE]

———GAO study on the effects of implementing a flat income tax and lowering sales taxes (see H.R. 853), H669 [26FE]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (see H.R. 1449), H1891 [24AP]

———inapplicability of the look-back method on construction contracts requiring the percentage of completion accounting method (see H.R. 1593), H2678 [14MY]

———repeal limitations on the number of individuals who may have medical savings accounts (see H.R. 1743), H3202 [22MY]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see S. 427; H.R. 532), S2206 [12MR], H283 [4FE]

———treatment of effectively connected investment income of insurance companies (see S. 835; H.R. 1662), S5341 [5JN], H3069 [20MY]

———treatment of FAA mandated aircraft maintenance and repair expenditures (see H.R. 1844), H3659 [10JN]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (see S. 815; H.R. 707), S5109 [23MY], H522 [12FE]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (see S. 1014; H.R. 1509), S7423 [14JY], H2155 [1MY]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (see S. 954), S6186 [24JN]

———preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain facilities (see S. 1350), S11448 [30OC]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (see S. 665), S3799 [29AP]

———require the licensing of certain unused channels for public safety uses (see H.R. 1626), H2783 [15MY]

———State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (see H.R. 2612), H8438 [6OC]

———State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (see S. 608; H.R. 2383), S3348 [17AP], H6797 [3SE]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (see S. 471), S2552 [19MR]

———establish statutory rules for the conversion of television broadcast stations from analog to digital transmission (see S. 705), S3998 [6MY]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (see S. 363; H.R. 910), S1659 [26FE], H724 [4MR]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5131 [10JY]

———establish Federal authority to regulate tobacco and other products containing nicotine (see H.R. 516), H282 [4FE]

———limit access to minors (see H.R. 2594), H8299 [1OC]

———prescribe labels for packages and advertising and disclose certain information (see S. 527; H.R. 1244), S2838 [8AP], H1338 [8AP]

———prohibit regulation of tobacco-sponsored advertising used by professional motor sports associations (see H.R. 410), H152 [9JA]

———restrict the FDA from penalizing retailers for face-to-face tobacco sales that are in accordance with State law (see H.R. 768), H586 [13FE]

———restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (see S. 1060), S7950 [23JY]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (see S. 1238; H.R. 2017, 2034), S10229 [30SE], H4338 [24JN], H4645 [25JN]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (see S. 1090), S8361 [30JY]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (see S. 318; H.R. 607), S1300 [12FE], H347 [5FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (see H.R. 2291), H6026 [29JY]

Virgin Islands: amend territorial legislation (see H.R. 1152), H1258 [20MR]

Volunteer workers: allow State and local government workers to perform volunteer services for their employer without requiring overtime pay (see H.R. 484), H243 [21JA]

Voting: require proof of citizenship and Social Security number to register and repeal mandate that States provide mail voter registration (see H.R. 2076), H4834 [26JN]

Water: allow public water systems to avoid filtration requirements (see H.R. 1284), H1438 [10AP]

———State sovereignty over water within borders (see H.R. 128), H143 [9JA]

Water pollution: establish requirements and provide assistance to prevent nonpoint sources of pollution (see H.R. 550), H284 [4FE]

Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 959), H767 [5MR]

Chronologies

Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation device application process, S9752 [23SE]

Cloture motions

FDA: modernize (S. 830), S8721 [3SE], S8821 [4SE], S8839 [5SE], S9146 [11SE], S9375 [16SE], S9632 [18SE]

Cost Estimates

Homeowners Protection Act (S. 318): CBO, S11789 [5NO]

Descriptions

Enhance Tribal Self-Governance Relative to Direct Operation, Control, and Redesign of Indian Health Service Activities (H.R. 1833), E1147 [7JN]

Excerpts

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, S7697 [17JY]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act, S7696 [17JY]

Executive orders

Federal Support of Community Efforts Along American Heritage Rivers: President Clinton, S9543 [18SE]

Factsheets

Adverse Health Effects of Feminine Hygiene Products, S9149 [11SE]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act and Preemption of Cosmetic Regulations by the States, S9149 [11SE]

Hazards of Skin Care Products Containing Alpha-Hydroxy, S9149 [11SE]

National Association of Broadcasters Television Code of Conduct: Senator Lieberman, S2555 [19MR]

Talc May Pose a Risk of Ovarian Cancer, S9150 [11SE]

Letters

Allow Bell Operating Cos. entry into long distance service: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), S7289 [11JY], S7681 [17JY]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: Kathleen A. McGinty, Executive Office of the President, E1491 [23JY]

———several Members of Congress, S9501 [17SE]

———several Representatives, H3435 [4JN]

———several Senators, S9500 [17SE]

———Whitty Sanford, Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc., S9548 [18SE]

Analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates: Barry S. Cargill, Small Business Association of Michigan, S1839 [3MR]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S1839 [3MR]

———Jim Barrett, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

———John J. Motley, National Retail Federation, S1839 [3MR]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1839 [3MR]

Awarding of Federal contracts relative to union status of contractors: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) majority membership, S3345 [17AP]

Ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition: Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S493 [21JA]

———James A. Rhinebarger, Law Enforcement Steering Committee, S687 [23JA]

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: Jere W. Glover, SBA, E1742 [11SE]

———Jerome J. Shestack, ABA, E1743 [11SE]

Clarify water rights in Lahontan Valley, NV: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, H5215 [15JY]

Commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles: several agricultural organizations, S8363 [30JY]

Competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements: John B. Goodman, Dept. of Defense, S7787 [22JY]

———Millard E. Carr, Dept. of Defense, S7747 [21JY]

Cosmetic industry regulation: Cynthia A. Pearson, National Women's Health Network, S8882 [8SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance: Industry Depot Coalition, S11823 [6NO]

———S. Lee Kling, S5913 [18JN]

———Wendi L. Steele, Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, S5912 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense accounting and internal controls reform: John J. Hamre, Dept. of Defense, S1265, S1266 [12FE]

———Senator Grassley, S1266 [12FE]

Domestic Sugar Program: Eugene Moos, Dept. of Agriculture, H5701 [24JY]

———Jack Cassidy, CoBank, H5702 [24JY]

External audits of managed health care plans: Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care, Inc., E1494 [23JY]

FCC treatment of Zeb Lee relative to attempts to purchase an FM radio station: Senator Helms, S11309 [29OC]

———Senator McCain, S11310 [29OC]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Daniel E. Lungren and Theodora Berger, S8867 [5SE]

———Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S8843 [5SE], S9817 [24SE]

———Tom Carper, Governor of Delaware, and Tom Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania, S8855 [5SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims: George N. Hatsopoulos, Thermo Electron (business), S9749 [23SE]

———Monica Morrow, S9746 [23SE]

FDA regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance: Elaine Levenson, Victims Against Lethal Valves (organization), S9708 [19SE]

FDA treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, S9765 [23SE]

FDA Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Vice President Gore, S8652 [2SE]

———several State attorneys general, S8653 [2SE]

Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S12654-S12656 [13NO]

Food irradiation disclosure requirements: several food and agricultural associations, S9826 [24SE]

Importation of surplus military weapons: Franklin D. Raines, OMB, S12554 [13NO]

Issuance of State warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs: James D. Cope, Nonprescription Drug Manufactures Association, S9845 [24SE]

Maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label: Senators Abraham and Hollings and Representatives Dingell and Franks, S11445 [30OC]

NAFTA food safety provisions: several Representatives, E2009 [9OC]

Nomination of Joel I. Klein to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Janet Reno, Attorney General, S7683 [17JY]

———Joel I. Klein, Dept. of Justice, S7287-S7289 [11JY]

———Senator Burns, S7678 [17JY]

———Senator Kerrey, S7682 [17JY]

———Senators Hollings and Dorgan, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7683 [17JY]

Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Fred E. Schrodt, Farmland Industries, Inc., S7706 [17JY]

———George Watts, National Broiler Council, S7707 [17JY]

———Kendell W. Keith, National Grain and Feed Association, S7706 [17JY]

———Paul A. Korody, ConAgra, Inc., S7706 [17JY]

———several agricultural associations, S7706 [17JY]

———Steven C. Anderson, American Frozen Food Institute, S7707 [17JY]

Partial-birth abortions, H1218 [20MR]

———C. Everett Koop, S4565 [15MY]

———Debra R. Judelson, American Medical Women's Association, Inc., S4701, S4708 [20MY]

———Geri Marullo, American Nurses Association, S4701, S4708 [20MY]

———Laurence H. Tribe, S4570 [15MY]

———Metropolitan Medical Associates, H1216 [20MR]

———P. John Seward, AMA, S4670 [19MY]

———Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S4549 [15MY]

———Ralph W. Hale, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4573 [15MY], S4701, S4708 [20MY]

———Rolland C. Lowe, California Medical Association, S4711, S4714 [20MY]

———several law professors, S4706 [20MY]

———several women, S4711 [20MY]

Pharmaceutical and biological prescription drug industries user fees: Donna E. Shalala, Dept. of HHS, H10887 [13NO]

Preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas: Bruce Babbit, Sec. of the Interior, S4063 [7MY]

———Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, S4065 [7MY]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Denver, CO, City Council, H8949 [22OC]

———George V. Voinovich, National Governors' Association, Mark Schwartz, National League of Cities, and Paul Helmke, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H8947 [22OC]

———Leslie L. Durgin, Mayor of Boulder, CO, H8948 [22OC]

Public access to certain Federal information products: Julianne Chappell, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, S1731 [27FE]

Reform tax laws and filing procedures: Sharon Mallory and Darryl Pierce, H1689 [17AP]

Regulatory Right-to-Know Act: Matt Kibbe, Citizens for a Sound Economy (organization), E2201 [7NO]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, E2201 [7NO]

SBA actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements: James F. Hoobler, SBA, S4619 [15MY]

———Senator Bond, Committee on Small Business (Senate), S4619 [15MY]

Selection process for donation of U.S.S. Missouri: Herman Smith, Navy League of the U.S., S7086 [9JY]

———J. Walsh Hanley, Navy League of the U.S., S7086 [9JY]

———James S. Whitfield, Missouri State American Legion, S7086 [9JY]

———John H. Dalton, Sec. of the Navy, S6984 [8JY]

———Robert Daniels and Steven Rupp, Iowa Class Preservation Association, S7086 [9JY]

State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal: several Governors, S8619 [31JY]

State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment: Mary T. Hegarty, Grand Rapids, MI, City Commission, S5943 [18JN]

State regulation of insurance products sold through banks: Bill Schroeder and Myra Jones, E982 [20MY]

———several Representatives, E983 [20MY]

Suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency: Jim Dorcy, H9646 [29OC]

———Laura Foote Reiff, H9653 [29OC]

Telecommunications policies regulating competition: Howard M. Metzenbaum, Gene Kimmelman, and Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America, S7682 [17JY]

———President Clinton, S7290 [11JY], S7674 [17JY]

Tribal-State gambling compact approval limitations: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, S9560 [18SE]

Tribute to GAO efforts relative to Government Performance and Results Act implementation: several Representatives, E1827 [23SE]

Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act: Fran DuMelle, American Lung Association, S7960 [23JY]

———Martha N. Hill, American Heart Association, S7961 [23JY]

———William D. Novelli and Matthew L. Myers, National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids, S7961 [23JY]

Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S7913, S7915 [23JY]

———Mike Moore, Attorney General of Mississippi, S7915 [23JY]

———several State attorneys general, S7914 [23JY]

Lists

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (organization) members, E1381 [9JY]

Major GAO contributors to review of Government Performance and Results Act implementation, E1827 [23SE]

Organizations supporting S. 389, analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, S1839 [3MR]

Questions relative to review of tobacco settlement: Senator Nickles, S12546 [13NO]

Western Slope of Colorado airline service field hearing witnesses, S4581 [15MY]

Memorandums

Awarding of Federal Contracts Relative to Union Status of Contractors: John J. Sweeney, AFL-CIO, E661-E663 [15AP]

External Audits of Managed Health Care Plans: Claudia Schlosberg, National Health Law Program, E1494-E1496 [23JY]

FDA Regulation of Laws on Tobacco Product Labeling, Advertising, and Marketing: Congressional Research Service, S8857-S8859 [5SE]

Health Care Govenment Regulations: Melody Harned, Health Insurance Association of America, E2178 [4NO]

Partial-Birth Abortions: Lake Research (business), H1212 [20MR]

Suspension of Deportation of Aliens Under Rules in Place at the Time of Application for Residency: Julie Turner, H9652 [29OC]

Messages

Federal Advisory Committees: President Clinton, H4212 [23JN]

Veto of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: President Clinton, H8891 [21OC]

Motions

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1227, H1229 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8649 [8OC]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8962, H8963 [22OC]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), H8500 [7OC]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H2645 [14MY]

Notices

Public comment period relative to deletion of Harrisburg International Airport from Superfund list: EPA, E1420 [14JY]

Papers

Dilation and Extraction for Late Second Trimester Abortions: Martin Haskell, S4563 [15MY]

Human Costs of Regulation—The Case of Medical Devices and the FDA: David C. Murray, Hudson Institution, S9833 [24SE]

Petitions and memorials

Georgia: National Ambient Air Quality Standards, E1651 [4SE]

Michigan: EPA standards for ozone or particulate matter, S8374 [30JY]

Press releases

Partial-Birth Abortions: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., H1207 [20MR]

———Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S4561 [15MY]

Questions and answers

Air Force contract competition practices: Rudy DeLeon, Air Force and Senator Hatch, S11834 [6NO]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative, E1491-E1493 [23JY]

Partial-birth abortions: Senator Abraham with Mary Campbell, S4535 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, H8654-H8657 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions, H642 [26FE], H691 [27FE], H1075 [18MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions except in cases that threaten the life or physical health of the mother, H1229, H1230 [20MR], H8649-H8663 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 929), E455 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1115, H1159, H1164 [19MR], H1190, H1191, H1202-H1231 [20MR], H2936 [20MY], H3724 [12JN], E571 [21MR], E585 [8AP], E996 [21MY], E1190 [11JN], E1195 [12JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration (H. Res. 100), H1192-H1202 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 262), H8640-H8649 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), motion to recommit, H1227-H1230 [20MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), Senate amendments, H8649, H8662-H8663, H8701 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, H8892 [21OC], H9853 [31OC]

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (H.R. 1448), E753 [24AP]

Agriculture: effect of national farm policy on farmers, H5714 [24JY], E1496 [23JY]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (H.R. 630), E196 [10FE]

———establish minimum nationwide nitrogen oxide pollution standards for fossil-fuel fired electric powerplants (H.R. 1910), H3809 [17JN]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (H.R. 679), E204 [11FE]

Alcoholic beverages: establish voluntary broadcasting code for advertising (H.R. 1292), E642 [14AP]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, H5376, H5377 [16JY], H5752 [24JY], E1491 [23JY]

———terminate further development and implementation (H.R. 1842), H3434 [4JN], H3653-H3656 [10JN]

Army: clarify the definition of depot-level maintenance and repair (H.R. 2193), E1446 [17JY]

Aviation: commercial aircraft requirements relative to in-flight medical emergencies, E959 [19MY]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), H7266 [15SE]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers, H7477 [17SE]

Business and industry: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, E742 [24AP]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), E480 [13MR]

———establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (H.R. 1083), E550 [21MR]

———establish certain uniform rights, duties, and enforcement procedures relative to franchise agreements (H.R. 2954), E2281 [9NO]

———impact, H2864 [16MY]

Centers for Disease Control: food safety initiative funding, H7033 [9SE]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (H.R. 2733), E2086, E2093 [24OC]

Civil liberties: role of Federal Government in police activities and private property rights, H795-H801 [6MR]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (H.R. 2365), E1577 [1AU]

Clinton, President: executive order relative to effects of Federal policies on families, H3668 [11JN]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (H.R. 2380), E1633 [3SE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (H.R. 1748), E1014 [22MY]

Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish (H.R. 1704), E1031 [22MY]

Contracts: contractor reporting requirements relative to hiring of veterans, H5770 [24JY], H5966 [29JY]

———revise and streamline Federal procurement and acquisition laws, E1780 [17SE]

Copeland Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Corps of Engineers: congressional review of permit programs, E232 [12FE]

Costs and benefits: accounting (H.R. 2840), E2201 [7NO]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8931, H8940-H8964 [22OC], E2074, E2089 [24OC], E2100 [28OC]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), consideration (H. Res. 271), H8938-H8940 [22OC]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (H.R. 1283), E2037 [21OC]

Crime: require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (H.R. 715), E230 [12FE]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal (H.R. 2720), E2078 [24OC]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, H3953 [19JN], H4189-H4198 [23JN], H9606 [28OC]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, H9605 [28OC]

Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (organization): tribute, E1381 [9JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: authority to recall tainted food, E1638 [3SE]

———Conservation Reserve Program regulations, H1003 [13MR], E530 [20MR]

———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets, H5652 [23JY], H5700-H5707, H5726 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: programs and funding, H1030-H1034 [17MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish guidelines for transfer of surplus Government property, E1320 [25JN]

———standardize requirements for public notification and participation in decisionmaking process (H.R. 649), H828 [11MR]

———strengthen provisions relative to environmental cleanup programs, E1318 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS: Drug Needle Exchange Program funding, H7022 [9SE], H7205, H7218-H7229 [11SE], H7285 [16SE]

———establish a schedule of preventive health care services under private insurance plans and programs (H.R. 177), E20 [7JA]

Dept. of Labor: Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes, E1741 [11SE]

Dept. of Transportation: make nonmilitary Government aircraft subject to safety regulations (H.R. 1483), E785 [29AP]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws, H5261 [15JY]

Drugs: defer effective dates for approving certain drug applications (H.R. 1727), E1093 [3JN]

———prohibit funding for studies on the legalization or medicinal use of certain controlled substances, H8022, H8023 [26SE]

———therapeutic use of marijuana, E194 [10FE]

Ecology and environment: migration of gypsy moths, E608 [9AP]

———national objectives priority assignments, H894 [12MR], E434 [11MR]

Economy: expansion, E1698 [9SE]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (H.R. 1203), E558 [21MR]

———exempt certain lenders from audit requirements of student loan programs (H.R. 529), E141 [4FE]

———national policy to improve system, H1030-H1034 [17MR]

Electric power: operation requirements for certain electric generating facilities (H.R. 2909), E2256 [8NO]

———provide for retail competition among suppliers (H.R. 338), E68 [7JA]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (H.R. 526), E157 [4FE]

———exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements individuals who volunteer their time for occupational opportunity (H.R. 71), E13 [7JA]

———require public housing authorities and contractors to try to hire public housing residents, H2241, H2242 [6MY]

———use of salary base to exempt employees from certain wage requirements (H.R. 647), E317 [26FE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing supply regulations (H.R. 859), H7122 [10SE], E345 [27FE]

EPA: air quality standards, H1345, H1368 [9AP]

———deletion of Harrisburg International Airport from Superfund list, E1419 [14JY]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (H.R. 2627), H8695 [8OC], H8809 [9OC]

———ozone regulations and standards, H676 [27FE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, H3916-H3921 [18JN], H4076, H4077 [19JN], H4650, H4822 [26JN], H4907 [8JY], H5025 [10JY], H5328-H5335 [16JY], H5409 [17JY], H7837 [25SE], H8678 [8OC], E1651, E1664 [4SE]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (H.R. 1984), H4213 [23JN], H4637-H4644 [25JN], H5006 [9JY], E1286 [20JN], E1590 [1AU], E2122 [29OC]

———proposed air quality regulations for wood furniture and related industries, H3666 [11JN]

———recommended measures relative to air quality standards, H2616 [14MY]

Explosives: regulation (H.R. 85), H300 [5FE]

FAA: airport safety requirements, H3581 [10JN]

———regulations on smoke detectors, fire suppression systems, and fuel tanks of passenger aircraft, H2775 [15MY]

Fair Housing Act: local control over certain land use and zoning regulations (H.R. 2297), E1567 [31JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (H.R. 109), E57 [7JA]

FDA: allow low-dose irradiation of red meat (H.R. 2480), H7022 [9SE], H7368 [17SE]

———approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8454, H8455-H8500 [7OC], H8694 [8OC], E2009 [9OC]

———approval of Leadcare in Office Test System, E1988 [9OC]

———modernize (S. 830), H8482-H8500 [7OC], H8807 [9OC]

———modernize (S. 830), conference report, E2388 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 196), H10886-H10889 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), insert language of H.R. 1411 in lieu, H8500 [7OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential, H8481 [7OC]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H. Con. Res. 113), H4839 [8JY], E1387 [10JY]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2221), H8838 [21OC], E1574 [31JY], E1766 [16SE], E2213 [7NO]

———proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers as nonessential (H.R. 2968), E2283 [9NO]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, H5561 [22JY], H5656-H5658 [23JY], H5677-H5680, H5725 [24JY], H6758 [3SE]

Federal aid programs: extend deadline for States relative to child support enforcement system automation program, H7379, H7380 [17SE]

Federal employees: treatment of travel expenses (H.R. 930), H754 [5MR], H1571-H1575 [16AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: classification and performance standards for devices (H.R. 1527), E813 [1MY]

———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (H.R. 1710), E1035, E1043 [22MY]

———requirements relative to health claims on food labels (H.R. 2208), E1471 [22JY]

Federal paperwork burden: reduce (H.R. 852), H996-H1000 [13MR], E335 [26FE]

———reduce (H.R. 852), consideration (H. Res. 88), H989-H996 [13MR]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H2107-H2112 [1MY], H9655, H9656 [29OC]

———repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS (H.R. 850), E320 [26FE]

FERC: extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa (H.R. 2165), H8087 [29SE]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York (H.R. 848), H3585, H3586 [10JN]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 1184), H3585-H3587 [10JN]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 1217), H3585, H3587 [10JN]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 651), H829 [11MR]

———extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington (H.R. 652), H830 [11MR]

Financial institutions: applicability of host State laws to any branch in such State of an out-of-State bank (H.R. 1306), E982 [20MY]

———audit requirements and oversight of credit unions (H.R. 2552), E1853 [25SE]

———Federal regulation of interstate banking and branching, E676 [16AP]

———strengthen and clarify enforcement of fair lending laws relative to redlining and credit allocation (H.R. 229), E72 [7JA]

Firearms: exclude certain Federal entities from domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (H.R. 2255), E1517 [24JY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (H. Con. Res. 28), E346 [27FE]

Floods: facilitate recovery from Red River flooding through greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators, H2768, H2769 [15MY]

Food stamps: eligibility requirements, H4587 [25JN], E1348 [27JN]

Foreign aid: procurement of certain U.S. goods by countries receiving assistance, H6730 [3SE]

FRS: investigation of foreign impact on U.S. monetary policy, H2354 [8MY]

GAO: tribute to efforts relative to Government Performance and Results Act implementation, E1826 [23SE]

Government: reduce spending and regulatory programs (H. Con. Res. 102), H4139, H4147-H4149 [23JN]

———require periodic review and reauthorization of all Government programs (H.R. 1913), H3805 [17JN]

GSA: repeal Cooperative Purchasing Program, H7477 [17SE]

Health: external audits of managed care plans, E1494 [23JY]

Health care facilities: requirements relative to purchase of pharmaceuticals and medical devices at discounted prices, H8366 [6OC]

Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (H.R. 2250), E1512 [24JY]

House of Representatives: prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room (H. Res. 247), H8059 [29SE], H8362 [6OC]

House Rules: requirements for certain individuals testifying before committees, H22, H23 [7JA]

Housing: allow public housing agencies to comply with family self-sufficiency agreement requirements, H2204-H2210 [6MY]

———allow public housing agencies to establish residency limits, H2271-H2275 [7MY]

———assistance for low-income families desiring homeownership, H2124 [1MY]

———cap on rent for public and subsidized housing relative to income, H2233-H2235 [6MY]

———capital and operating grants funding, H2235-H2241 [6MY]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), H1547 [16AP], H2038-H2052 [30AP], H2107-H2151 [1MY], H2188-H2243 [6MY], H2265-H2281 [7MY], H2399-H2426 [8MY], H2553-H2567 [13MY], H2619-H2647 [14MY], E58 [7JA], E863, E864 [7MY], E1269 [19JN], E1355 [27JN]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 133), H2035-H2038 [30AP]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H2645, H2646 [14MY]

———establish a public housing replacement requirement in areas with public housing shortages, H2242, H2243 [6MY]

———establish occupancy preferences for certain families, H2266 [7MY]

———limit family income for choice based housing assistance, H2399-H2405 [8MY]

———prohibit violent sexual predators from receiving public housing assistance, H2190, H2191 [6MY]

———reduce minimum rental amounts and contributions relative to public housing, H2267-H2271 [7MY]

———require agreements with private housing project owners to allow law enforcement officers to enter certain areas, H2191 [6MY]

———require review of criminal records for participation in certain federally assisted housing (H.R. 2964), E2381 [13NO]

———revise income and occupancy levels for public housing developments, H2224-H2232 [6MY]

———set award criteria for economic development initiative grants to include the extent of regional cooperation demonstrated by the proposed plan, H2192 [6MY]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), H8870-H8872, H8890 [21OC], E2035 [21OC]

———obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, H8934-H8936, H8938 [22OC], H9628, H9642-H9655, H9671, H9727 [29OC], H10678-H10681, H10759, H10763 [12NO], H10775, H10910, H10911, H10914 [13NO], E2142, E2148, E2149 [30OC]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (H.R. 2027), H7623-H7626 [23SE]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (H.R. 2505), E1792 [18SE]

———requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits (H.R. 694), E249 [13FE]

———revise, codify and enact certain immigration laws (H.R. 2716), E2068 [23OC]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (H.R. 815), E310 [25FE]

———health care administrative simplification, E2065 [23OC]

Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (H.R. 401), E90 [9JA]

Interstate commerce: clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members (H.R. 624), H634-H636 [26FE], E185 [6FE]

IRS: employee dress code in Florida office, H4228 [24JN]

———enforcement of tax laws towards corporations, H8828-H8831 [9OC]

———reform, H1099 [18MR], H7836 [25SE]

———requirements relative to printing of Social Security numbers on certain mailings, H7475, H7476 [17SE]

Labor unions: ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues and fees, H7370 [17SE]

———ensure employees have adequate access and information relative to use of union dues or fees (H.R. 928), E392 [5MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: require health care facilities and services to fund annual financial and compliance audits (H.R. 2543), E1845 [24SE], E1930 [2OC]

Motor vehicles: improve public education on proper use of child safety restraint systems (H.R. 784), E273, E280 [13FE]

NAFTA: inspection of food at Mexican border, H5924 [29JY]

National Blue Ribbon Commission To Eliminate Waste in Government: reestablish (H.R. 132), E26 [7JA]

National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: study effects of alcoholic beverage advertising, H2758, H2759 [15MY]

Native Americans: enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (H.R. 1833), E1147 [7JN]

Nevada: clarify water rights in Lahontan Valley, H5215 [15JY]

NLRB: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (H.R. 2449), E1720 [10SE]

Noise pollution: funding for noise abatement programs for certain communities affected by air traffic, H5636 [23JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend, H8844 [21OC]

———amend (H.R. 2579), E1895 [2OC]

OSHA: allow employers to use alternative means of meeting safety and health rules (H.R. 2875), E2247 [8NO]

———clarify liability of employers at multiemployer worksites (H.R. 2879), E2232 [8NO]

———consultation with State officials by employers relative to compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864), E2226 [8NO]

———exempt voluntary self assessments and audits from being used to identify safety and health violations by employers (H.R. 2869), E2219 [7NO], E2224 [8NO]

———identify and notify the specific industries to which regulations and compliance standards apply (H.R. 2873), E2238 [8NO]

———waiver or abatement of penalties for small businesses if violations are corrected in a specified time (H.R. 2881), E2234 [8NO]

Political campaigns: prohibit candidates from accepting unsecured loans from depository institutions regulated under Federal law (H.R. 783), H643 [26FE]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 2075), E1342 [27JN]

———require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (H.R. 248), E8 [7JA]

Postal Service: expansion of Global Package Line Service, E1710 [10SE]

———expansion of Global Package Link System, H7472 [17SE]

———prevent disclosure of names or addresses of postal patrons (H.R. 49), E28 [7JA]

———reform, H7368 [17SE]

———require envelopes and warning labels for mail depicting violent or sexually-explicit acts (H.R. 1347), E675 [16AP]

Poverty: national policy to improve conditions, H2686 [15MY]

Prescription Drug User Fee Act: reauthorize, H8475-H8482 [7OC]

Public buildings: prohibit smoking in Federal buildings (H.R. 2118), E1373 [8JY]

Public housing: allow local housing authorities flexibility in implementing certain requirements, H2561 [13MY]

———allow local housing authorities to use operating funds for child care services for residents, H2203, H2204 [6MY]

———exemption from community work requirements for certain primary caregivers, H2133-H2146, H2149, H2151 [1MY]

———grievance procedures for evictions except those that are a threat to the tenants' safety or for drug-related activities, H2192-H2195, H2211 [6MY]

———limit pet ownership to the elderly and disabled, H2560, H2561 [13MY]

———prohibit eviction of families relative to community work requirements, H2124-H2133, H2149 [1MY]

———require certain owners to comply with community work requirements applicable to residents, H2555, H2556 [13MY]

———require housing agencies to conduct an assessment to identify pest control problems and effectiveness in eradicating or controlling such problems, H2558 [13MY]

———require payment of minimum wage relative to community work requirements, H2195-H2203 [6MY]

Public lands: expand control over land use designations relative to commercial activities under international agreements, H8560-H8563 [7OC], H8635 [8OC]

———preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, H3540 [5JN]

Real property: notification of private property owners relative to any Federal agency action limiting use, H8955, H8956 [22OC]

Republican Party: effect of economic policies on Dow Jones Industrial Average, H5904 [28JY]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (H.R. 1053), E471, E474 [13MR]

Ships and vessels: regulations relative to double-hulled oil tankers, H4211 [23JN], E1393 [10JY]

Small business: liability requirements for remediation of dry cleaning solvents (H.R. 1711), E1035 [22MY]

———tax and regulatory treatment, H3436, H3437 [4JN], E1113 [4JN]

States: require vocational education reports, H5534 [22JY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: implementation (H. Con. Res. 119), E1485 [23JY]

Taxation: deductions for airline costs to implement FAA mandated safety regulations, H4700 [26JN]

———GAO study on the effects of implementing a flat income tax and lowering sales taxes (H.R. 853), E320 [26FE]

———impose tax on billboards and apply revenue to surface transportation programs (H.R. 1449), E752 [24AP]

———reform laws and filing procedures, H783, H784, H785, H786 [6MR], H1282 [21MR], H1344, H1346, H1347 [9AP], H1394, H1432-H1434 [10AP], H1510 [15AP], H1688 [17AP]

———requirements relative to raising of taxes by Federal courts, H2865 [16MY]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (H.R. 532), E326 [26FE]

———standards for determining employment status of independent contractors, H5407 [17JY]

———treatment of FAA mandated aircraft maintenance and repair expenditures (H.R. 1844), E1170 [10JN]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (H.R. 707), E223 [12FE]

———workmen's compensation relative to certain personal liability assignments (H.R. 1509), E809, E817 [1MY], E835 [5MY]

Telecommunications: require the licensing of certain unused channels for public safety uses (H.R. 1626), E954 [19MY]

Television: establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (H.R. 910), E365, E368 [4MR], E378 [5MR]

———treatment of digital and analog spectrums, H5830 [28JY]

Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales, H4841 [8JY]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, E2191 [7NO]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H3892 [18JN]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (H.R. 2017), H4230 [24JN]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (H.R. 2034), E2043 [21OC]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H6722 [3SE], H7533 [18SE], H8043-H8047 [26SE]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1557-H1566 [16AP], E699 [17AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: utilization of proceeds from sales of certain items (H.R. 2291), E1553 [29JY]

United Parcel Service: tribute for aircraft noise reduction, E519 [19MR]

Valley Forge, PA: tribute to Valley Forge Sewer Authority on receipt of EPA Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award, E1715 [10SE]

Voting: require proof of citizenship and Social Security number to register and repeal mandate that States provide mail voter registration (H.R. 2076), E1342 [27JN]

Water: State sovereignty over water within borders (H.R. 128), E8 [7JA]

Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (H.R. 959), H946 [12MR]

Yellowstone National Park: environmental regulations, H715 [4MR]

———regulation and management of buffalo herd, E708 [17AP]

———regulation and management of natural habitat, E507 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: misrepresentation of frequency of partial-birth abortions, S1654, S1656 [26FE], S1775 [27FE]

———procedures for determining a physician's conduct relative to preforming a partial-birth abortion, S4694 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions, S1242 [11FE], S1654, S1655, S1656 [26FE], S1775 [27FE], S1813 [3MR], S2202 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), S2632-S2634, S2739 [20MR], S2758 [21MR], S4383-S4389 [13MY], S4431-S4451, S4504 [14MY], S4515-S4575, S4582-S4586 [15MY], S4661 [16MY], S4664, S4668, S4670-S4672, S4686 [19MY], S4694-S4716 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), unanimous-consent agreement, S4461 [14MY], S4557 [15MY], S4691 [20MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 6), S124, S234 [21JA], S772 [28JA], S1936, S1937 [5MR], S2028 [6MR]

Advertising: control of billboards in areas adjacent to Federal highways (S. 401), S1988 [5MR]

Agriculture: labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (S. 617), S3364, S3365 [17AP]

———make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (S. 1024), S7607 [16JY]

———monitor and regulate cattle and beef markets (S. 16), S129, S340 [21JA], S787 [29JA]

———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (S. 850), S5413 [9JN]

———restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (S. 277), S1025 [5FE]

Air Force: funding for passenger safety modifications, S7442 [15JY]

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (S. 557), S3033 [10AP]

Alaska: regulation of wetlands (S. 49), S414 [21JA]

Alcoholic beverages: prohibit advertising in certain areas, increase taxation and provide more inspectors to restrict sale to minors, S10215 [30SE]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation, S9405, S9406 [16SE], S9500 [17SE], S9537-S9553 [18SE], S9802 [23SE]

Animals: regulate concentrated feeding operations to protect the environment and public health from the hazards of animal waste (S. 1323), S11291 [28OC]

Aviation: require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (H.R. 2476), S12704, S12705 [13NO]

———require foreign air carriers to establish disaster assistance plans (S. 1196), S9653, S9654 [18SE]

Bankruptcy: make chapter 12 of bankruptcy code permanent relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (S. 1024), S11499 [30OC]

———reform, S9406 [16SE]

BATF: issue minimum safety and security standards for firearm dealers (S. 922), S5809 [17JN]

Business and industry: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 1010), S5429 [9JN]

———analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (S. 389), S1837-S1840 [3MR]

———maintain standards for ``Made in the USA'' label, S8079 [24JY]

———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (S. Con. Res. 52), S9219 [11SE], S9352 [15SE], S11444, S11445 [30OC]

Carey, Paul R.: nomination to the SEC, S10906 [21OC]

CERCLA: ensure Federal compliance (S. 1224), S10057, S10058 [26SE]

Chicago (IL) Sun-Times: editorial on Federal regulations relative to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, S1843 [3MR]

Children and youth: clarify that foster care reasonable effort requirements include consideration of child health and safety (S. 178), S551 [21JA], S1431 [24FE], S12668 [13NO]

———improve quality of child care provided through Federal facilities and programs (S. 1490), S12161 [8NO]

———modify certain adoption and foster care placement procedures (S. 511), S2701-S2706, S2728 [20MR], S3841 [30AP]

Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition (S. 1097), S8547-S8550 [31JY]

———requirements relative to clean up of coal-fired powerplants, S12567 [13NO]

Colorado: Western Slope region airline service, S4581 [15MY]

Colorado School of Mines: compliance with CERCLA, S10057 [26SE]

Commission on Gender Integration in the Military: establish, S7203 [10JY]

Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (S. 474), S2560, S2561 [19MR]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 771), S4879 [21MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (S. 875), S5508 [11JN]

Construction industries: health and safety requirements relative to construction sites, S3410 [22AP]

Contracts: competitive procurement practices relative to energy efficiency requirements, S7695, S7696, S7698 [17JY], S7746, S7747 [21JY], S7786 [22JY]

———prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (S. 606), S3317-S3320, S3343, S3344 [17AP], S3403 [22AP]

———prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract (S. 354), S1569 [25FE], S1657 [26FE]

Copyrights: treatment of restored works, licensing, infringement actions, Copyright Office fees, court proceedings, and audio recordings and devices (H.R. 672), S11301 [28OC], S11498 [30OC], S11541 [31OC]

Cosmetics: regulation of cosmetic industry, S8840-S8842, S8845-S8847, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8881-S8888, S8892-S8894 [8SE], S9146, S9150 [11SE]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), S12481 [10NO]

———protect State efforts to improve environmental mitigation and compliance through the promotion of voluntary environmental audits (S. 1332), S11347 [29OC], S12535 [13NO]

———provide notification of class action lawsuit certification or settlement to the Dept. of Justice and State attorneys general (S. 254), S897 [30JA]

———provide that voluntary disclosures of Federal violations found during an environmental audit shall not be subject to discovery or admitted as evidence (S. 866), S5456 [10JN], S5494-S5496 [11JN]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments relative to consumer solicitations (S. 1163), S9198 [11SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: recommendations relative to the privatization of depot maintenance, S5904-S5918, S5920 [18JN], S5980 [19JN], S6027 [20JN], S7044-S7048, S7074-S7078 [9JY], S11324-S11331 [29OC], S11802, S11808, S11810-S11814, S11817, S11818, S11822, S11826-S11844 [6NO]

Defense Contract Audit Agency: interpretation of regulations for employee stock ownership plans of defense contractors, S7446 [15JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S4090 [7MY], S4197 [8MY]

———collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese (S. 603), S3350, S3351 [17AP]

———inspection and certification of agricultural processing equipment, S7945 [23JY]

———Karnal bunt quarantine, S7943 [23JY]

———treatment of wild rice producers, S7945 [23JY], S11398 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: extend requirement to reform development and implementation standards of certain acquisition workforce training program requirements, S6980 [8JY]

———matching of disbursements to particular obligations, S7407 [14JY]

———reform accounting and internal controls, S695 [28JA], S1265-S1267 [12FE]

———reform depot operations, inventory controls, and financial management systems, S6978, S6979 [8JY]

———streamline procurement procedures relative to the purchase of computer equipment, S6979 [8JY]

Dept. of Energy: regulation of appliance energy efficiency standards, S2295 [13MR]

———standardize requirements for public notification and participation in decisionmaking process (H.R. 649), S6790 [27JN]

Dept. of HUD: Mark-to-Market Program reform, S10738, S10744, S10745, S10746, S10748 [9OC]

Dept. of Transportation: motor carrier regulatory relief and safety demonstration project implementation, S11539 [31OC]

Electric power: provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 1401), S12439 [10NO]

———provide for retail competition among suppliers (S. 237), S863-S865 [30JA]

Employment: application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S8903 [8SE], S8963, S8964 [9SE]

———application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations (S. 259), S960 [4FE]

———provide for the debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (S. 1098), S8550 [31JY]

EPA: air quality standards, S838 [30JA]

———cost of regulations relative to clean air standards, S2624 [20MR]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (S. 1348), S11457-S11459 [30OC]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained, S6382 [25JN], S8373 [30JY], S10813 [9OC]

———prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (S. 1084), S8312-S8314 [30JY], S10876 [21OC]

Explosives: regulation (S. 642), S3663 [24AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S1038 [5FE]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, S3244 [16AP]

———expand coverage and allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities (S. 280), S1027 [5FE]

———extend coverage (S. 183), S641, S642 [22JA]

FCC: eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers (S. 641), S3662 [24AP]

———investigation into licensing process relative to WZLS-Radio (Asheville, NC), S4249 [8MY]

———requirements for proposed merger of Bell Atlantic and NYNEX (business), S7886 [23JY]

———Universal Services Fund implementation, S4082 [7MY], S5147 [23MY]

FDA: approval process and development of new drugs and biological products, S2762-S2764 [7AP]

———drug manufacturing and pharmacy compounding regulations, S9839, S9840, S9849 [24SE]

———facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices, S9721 [19SE]

———facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (S. 870), S5460 [10JN]

———Federal requirements for labeling of nonprescription drugs, S9768, S9769 [23SE]

———food labeling relative to nutrition information, S9824 [24SE]

———limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (S. 1299), S10876, S10882 [21OC], S11176 [24OC]

———modernize (S. 830), S5342 [5JN], S8162-S8170, S8205 [28JY], S8482 [31JY], S8721 [3SE], S8815 [4SE], S8837-S8869 [5SE], S8878-S8898 [8SE], S9133-S9157 [11SE], S9360-S9363, S9378-S9385 [16SE], S9553, S9694-S9697 [18SE], S9701-S9713, S9721 [19SE], S9737-S9754, S9755-S9759-S9769, S9771-S9775, S9781 [23SE], S9811-S9868 [24SE], S10469 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), conference report, S12482 [10NO], S12653 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 69), S12710 [13NO]

———modernize (S. 830), unanimous-consent agreement, S8819 [4SE], S9362, S9378 [16SE], S9600, S9626 [18SE], S9754, S9759, S9760, S9769 [23SE], S10777 [9OC]

———modify mission statement, S9764 [23SE]

———prescription drug user fee reauthorization, S7942 [23JY], S8854-S8855, S8860 [5SE], S9838, S9840, S9842, S9844 [24SE]

———proposal to designate use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers, S7944 [23JY]

———regulation of medical device approval process, S8843-S8845, S8847-S8850, S8853, S8860-S8869 [5SE], S8888-S8890, S8895-S8898 [8SE], S9361, S9380-S9385 [16SE], S9701-S9705 [19SE], S9772-S9775 [23SE], S9831-S9835, S9848 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to conflict of interest standards of FDA employees, S9705-S9707 [19SE], S9737, S9738 [23SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to labeling claims, S9710-S9712 [19SE], S9739-S9754, S9755 [23SE], S9814-S9819, S9827-S9831 [24SE]

———regulation of medical device approval process relative to tracking or conducting of post-market surveillance, S9708-S9710 [19SE], S9738, S9739 [23SE]

———regulation of tobacco products, S9766, S9767 [23SE]

———revise drug approval process, S7992 [24JY], S8205 [28JY]

———revise food irradiation disclosure requirements, S9824, S9825 [24SE]

———treatment of liability relative to adverse reaction reports or other certain information, S9764, S9765 [23SE]

———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, S7912-S7924, S7929, S7930 [23JY], S8652 [2SE], S8678-S8682, S8720 [3SE]

Federal agencies and departments: assess impact of policies and regulations on families (S. 891), S5605 [12JN], S5738 [17JN]

Federal-State relations: repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS (S. 145), S524 [21JA]

Financial institutions: require Federal banking agencies to notify Congress prior to implementation of new accounting standards for derivatives (S. 1560), S12604 [13NO]

Firearms: ban the manufacture and sale of armor-piercing ammunition and develop uniform ballistics test to identify such ammunition (S. 112), S492 [21JA], S687 [23JA]

———licensing of ammunition manufacturers (S. 134), S515 [21JA]

———prospective applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions (S. 262), S966 [4FE]

Food: establish independent agency responsible for safety, labeling, and inspection (S. 1465), S12130 [8NO]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (S. 1264), S10480-S10483 [7OC]

Government: eliminate and modify reporting requirements by Federal departments and agencies (S. 1364), S11686, S11687 [4NO]

———provide for greater responsiveness by Federal agencies in dealings with the public (S. 855), S5419, S5420 [9JN]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (S. 433), S2215 [12MR]

Hazardous substances: regulation of interstate transportation of nuclear waste to interim storage sites, S2952-S2963 [10AP]

———transportation regulations relative to agriculture (S. 1056), S7951 [23JY]

Health: alternative medical treatments relative to individual access (S. 578), S3208 [15AP]

Health care facilities: cost regulations relative to patient tranfers, S6297 [25JN]

———exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (S. 1068), S8153 [25JY]

Housing: deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs, S3986 [6MY]

———deregulate public housing and rental assistance programs and increase community control over such programs (S. 784), S5006 [22MY]

———Federal assistance relative to mobile homes, S10049, S10050 [26SE]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards, S10048 [26SE]

———State authority to set rental occupancy standards (S. 458), S2427 [18MR]

Hydroelectric power: State hydroelectric project management (S. 439), S2279, S2280 [13MR]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), S11630, S11703 [4NO]

———obtain suspension of deportation of aliens under rules in place at the time of application for residency, S11033 [23OC]

———waiver of vaccination requirements for children, S8085 [24JY], S8157 [25JY]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: amend (S. 1077), S8191-S8201 [28JY], S8380 [30JY]

Information services: public access to certain Federal information products, S1730 [27FE]

Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (S. 356), S1570 [25FE]

IRS: Committee on Finance (Senate) hearings on enforcement authorities to collect delinquent taxes, S9991-S9994 [26SE]

———congressional review of regulations increasing Federal revenue (S. 831), S5343 [5JN]

———reform, S7790 [22JY], S8287-S8290 [30JY]

Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment (S. 497), S2669 [20MR]

Laws: clarify the effect and application of legislation (S. 27), S388 [21JA]

Missouri (U.S.S.): selection process for donation, S6981-S6985 [8JY], S7085-S7088 [9JY]

Morgan, Linda J.: tribute to Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board, S2332 [14MR]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (S. 286), S1107 [6FE], S1482 [24FE], S2219 [12MR]

———improve Federal, State, and local child protection programs (S. 1312), S11041 [23OC]

———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (S. 852), S5414 [9JN]

National Cheese Exchange: CFTC regulation of cash markets relative to use as a reference price for commodities (S. 256), S949 [4FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. 258), S958 [4FE], S1151 [10FE], S3351 [17AP]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 52), S1210, S1211 [11FE]

———reduce effect on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price (S. Res. 55), S1366, S1367 [13FE]

National Environmental Policy Act: identification of State, local, and county agencies as cooperating agencies (S. 1176), S9332, S9333 [15SE]

National forests: require that forest conservation and preservation programs be consistent with existing public land management and environmental laws (S. 1467), S12134 [8NO]

National Guard: promotion regulations relative to outside employment, S7258 [11JY]

National Indian Gaming Commission: assessment of fees (S. 1130), S8595, S8596 [31JY]

———classification of gambling devices, S9573 [18SE]

National Marine Fisheries Service: hiring of full-time employees for implementation of endangered species and fisheries regulations, S8219 [29JY]

National Park System: funding and management reform, S12074 [8NO]

National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit acquisition of land to establish new refuges without certain support of landowners (S. 491), S2653 [20MR]

Native Americans: limitations on the approval on new tribal-State gambling compacts, S9555-S9563 [18SE], S9733 [19SE]

Natural gas: provide relief to businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC (S. 1388), S11873 [6NO]

NIH: require congressional report on research policies, S8715-S8717 [3SE]

Nonprofit organizations: registration with Dept. of Justice relative to foreign contributions, S8082 [24JY]

NRC: regulation of Dept. of Energy nuclear reactors, S7483 [15JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (S. 765), S4748-S4752 [20MY], S5021 [22MY]

———amend (S. 1237), S10229 [30SE]

———expand provisions to include construction safety requirements (S. 1265), S10483 [7OC]

Oceans: reduce regulations on international transportation and eliminate the Federal Maritime Commission (S. 414), S2079-S2084 [10MR], S6493 [26JN], S7705 [17JY], S12517-S12519, S12572 [13NO]

OMB: estimate Federal regulatory programs total annual costs and benefits, S7701 [17JY]

OSHA: reform scope of agency functions and regulatory enforcement tactics (S. 461), S2434 [18MR]

———tribute to Voluntary Protection Program, S12481 [10NO]

Pensions: require pension plans to offer equal survivor retirement benefits to both spouses (S. 107), S488 [21JA]

Perry County, MS: environmental protection of Louisiana quillwort by Forest Service, S2969 [10AP]

Pollution: expand the coverage of the single transport region established to control interstate pollution (S. 733), S4285 [9MY]

Public housing: fair market rent system reform, S10737 [9OC]

Public lands: analyze effects of potential hunting and fishing limitations before enacting new land use policies (S. 751), S4599 [15MY]

———preserve status quo on existing rights-of-way in national parks and wilderness areas, S4044, S4050-S4067, S4068, S4069 [7MY], S4413-S4417 [14MY], S5337 [5JN]

———set criteria to prioritize additional land acquisitions, S9608 [18SE]

Public utilities: provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry (S. 1276), S10656 [8OC]

———provide for competition in electric power industry (S. 722), S4233 [8MY]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), S3419-S3422 [22AP], S12078 [8NO]

———revision of the regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (S. 621), unanimous-consent request, S11845 [6NO]

Public welfare programs: approval of State plans reforming federally funded health and human services programs, S6177-S6180 [24JN], S6308 [25JN]

———clarify regulations relative to domestic violence, S6297 [25JN]

———State authority to require charities to verify immigration status of applicants for benefits, S8388 [31JY]

Real property: private property owner rights (S. 709), S4106 [7MY]

———private property owner rights (S. 781), S5004-S5006 [22MY]

———private property owner rights (S. 953), S6187-S6190 [24JN]

Refuse disposal: State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal, S8619 [31JY]

———State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (S. 384), S1798 [28FE]

Regulatory process: reform (S. 981), S6742-S6752 [27JN]

Research: availability of government studies and research data, S7763 [21JY]

———provide protections to human subjects of research (S. 193), S645-S648 [22JA]

Santorum, Senator: tribute to efforts relative to ban on partial-birth abortions, S1242 [11FE]

SBA: actions relative to OMB review of Toxic Release Inventory reporting requirements, S4618 [15MY]

SEC: establish Office of National Security (S. 1315), S11192 [24OC]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (S. 838), S5352 [5JN]

Small business: defer imposition of penalties relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes (S. 740), S4485 [14MY]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals, cost analysis of legislative proposals, and creation of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business (S. 233), S817 [29JA]

Solid waste: State and local government control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 899), S5614 [12JN]

States: issuance of warning labels or public warnings about over-the-counter drugs, S9844, S9845 [24SE]

———reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States (S. 666), S3802 [29AP]

Taxation: reform laws and filing procedures, S2017-S2019 [6MR], S3161, S3162, S3163, S3164, S3166, S3227 [15AP]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (S. 427), S2208 [12MR]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (S. 815), S5132 [23MY]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets (S. 954), S6190 [24JN]

———duopoly and newspaper-broadcast cross ownership rules, S8389, S8395, S8404, S8485 [31JY]

———preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain facilities (S. 1350), S11402, S11463 [30OC]

———require an annual report to Congress on telecommunications services (S. 665), S3801 [29AP]

———State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment (S. 608), S3352-S3354 [17AP], S5943 [18JN]

———universal service regulations, S11305, S11307 [29OC]

Television: allow voluntary code of standards and practices for broadcast and cable industry (S. 471), S2553-S2556 [19MR]

———establish statutory rules for the conversion of television broadcast stations from analog to digital transmission (S. 705), S4006 [6MY]

———establish violent program ratings system, require new televisions to allow blocking of certain programming, and limit exposure of children to violent programming (S. 363), S1670 [26FE]

Tobacco products: prescribe labels for packages and advertising and disclose certain information (S. 527), S2853 [8AP], S2873 [9AP], S2965 [10AP]

———regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, S1800 [28FE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in the language of the target country (S. 1060), S7959 [23JY]

———settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S3703 [25AP]

———strengthen State efforts to limit access to minors (S. 1238), S10233 [30SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to cigarette price increase, S9246-S9248 [12SE]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, S8853, S8856, S8859 [5SE], S9246-S9248 [12SE], S12543-S12546 [13NO]

———tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S. 1414), S12209 [8NO]

Transportation: commercial driver's license requirements relative to operators of certain farm vehicles (S. 1090), S8363 [30JY]

Trucking industry: apply Federal weight regulations to Maine and New Hampshire, S8252 [29JY]

Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), S12681 [13NO]

———require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), S1315 [12FE], S1683 [26FE], S2514 [19MR], S11789 [5NO]

Weapons: importation of surplus military weapons, S12554-S12559 [13NO]

Yellowstone National Park: regulation and management of buffalo herd, S3110 [14AP]

Reports

Allow Bell Operating Cos. Entry Into Long Distance Service, S7679-S7681 [17JY]

Denver, CO, HMO Bidding Demonstration: Managed Medicare & Medicaid News (publication), E1888 [29SE]

Partial-Birth Abortions: AMA, S4574 [15MY]

Reports filed

Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 105-89), S9968 [25SE]

Clarify Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures for Armored Car Crew Members: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 624) (H. Rept. 105-6), H627 [25FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 133) (H. Rept. 105-81), H1987 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 852, Paperwork Elimination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 88) (H. Rept. 105-15), H887 [11MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 100) (H. Rept. 105-32), H1185 [19MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 105-335), H8927 [21OC]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 262) (H. Rept. 105-312), H8632 [7OC]

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 649) (H. Rept. 105-11), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 649) (S. Rept. 105-26), S5507 [11JN]

Disaster Assistance Plans by Foreign Air Carriers: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 105-371), H9864 [31OC]

Family Farmer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1024), S10787 [9OC]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 830) (S. Rept. 105-43), S6907 [7JY]

FDA Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

Federal Paperwork Burden Reduction: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 852) (H. Rept. 105-105), H802 [6MR]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Iowa: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2165) (H. Rept. 105-273), H8053 [26SE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in New York: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 105-122), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 848) (S. Rept. 105-135), S11667 [4NO]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1184) (H. Rept. 105-123), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1217) (H. Rept. 105-124), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 651) (H. Rept. 105-12), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 652) (H. Rept. 105-13), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1184) (S. Rept. 105-136), S11667 [4NO]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1217) (S. Rept. 105-137), S11667 [4NO]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 651) (S. Rept. 105-133), S11666 [4NO]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 652) (S. Rept. 105-134), S11667 [4NO]

Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2469) (H. Rept. 105-306), H8437 [6OC]

Homeowners Insurance Protection Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 607) (H. Rept. 105-55), H1610 [16AP]

Homeowners Protection Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 318) (S. Rept. 105-129), S11544 [31OC]

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 105-76), H1908 [28AP], H1987 [29AP]

Immigration Requirements for Canadian Border Boat Landing Permits: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2027) (H. Rept. 105-257), H7599 [18SE]

Immunization Requirements for Certain Internationally Adopted Children: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2464) (H. Rept. 105-289), H8299 [1OC]

Medical Device Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1710) (H. Rept. 105-307), H8437 [6OC]

National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1839) (H. Rept. 105-285), H8264 [30SE]

Nomination of Sheila F. Anthony to the FTC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9080 [10SE]

Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 105-61), S8531 [31JY]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 929) (H. Rept. 105-24), H1039 [17MR]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1534) (H. Rept. 105-323), H8927 [21OC]

Public Utility Holding Company Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 621) (S. Rept. 105-41), S6727 [27JN]

State Hydroelectric Power Project Management: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 439) (S. Rept. 105-111), S10858 [20OC]

Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1847), S10787 [9OC]

Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board Abolishment Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2343) (H. Rept. 105-249), H7527 [17SE]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Role of Government, E1437 [16JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Black Lung Benefits Program proposed changes: ABA, E1743 [11SE]

Tobacco Industry Settlement: Chicago, IL, City Council, E2191 [7NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), H1227 [20MR]

Statements

Deletion of Harrisburg International Airport From Superfund List: Representative Gekas, E1421 [14JY]

Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: Representative Charles Taylor, E1100 [3JN]

FDA Modernization and Accountability Act (S. 830): Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate), S9835-S9838 [24SE]

———OMB, S9848, S9849 [24SE]

Gun Control: Daniel Luzor, E1249 [18JN]

Partial-Birth Abortions: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S4443 [14MY], S4573 [15MY], S4708 [20MY]

———American Medical Women's Association, Inc., E996 [21MY]

———Senator Frist, S4670 [19MY]

Regulation of Cosmetic Industry in Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act: David Wallinga, Natural Resources Defense Council, S9148 [11SE]

Truth Behind Private Mortgage Insurance: Representative Hansen, H1560 [16AP]

Summaries

Allow Voluntary Code of Television Standards and Practices for Broadcast and Cable Industry (S. 471), S2555 [19MR]

Coverage and Treatment of Emergency Services Under Health Plans (H.R. 815), E311 [25FE]

Deletion of Harrisburg International Airport From Superfund List: Federal Register, E1420 [14JY]

Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act (H.R. 2), E58-E60 [7JA]

Important Changes to the American Heritage Rivers Initiative as a Result of Public Comment, S9545 [18SE]

Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act (S. 258), S960 [4FE]

National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act (S. 256), S951 [4FE]

Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures, H10887-H10889 [13NO]

Provide for Competition and Efficiency in Electric Power Industry (S. 1276), S10659 [8OC]

Regulatory Improvement Act (S. 981), S6748 [27JN]

Tables

Attorney fees awarded to environmentalist organizations for filing endangered species lawsuits, H8952 [22OC]

Public housing eviction grievance procedures, H2193 [6MY]

Testimonies

Consumer Protections and Quality in the Health Care Industry: Representative Stark, E1352-E1354 [27JN]

Partial-Birth Abortions: Curtis Cook, Michigan State University, S4686 [19MY]

———Norig Ellison, S4535 [15MY]

Small Business Start-Up Problems: Carolyn A. Stradley, S3694 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 102, reduce Government spending and regulatory programs, H4147 [23JN]

H. Con. Res. 196, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, H10886 [13NO]

H. Res. 88, consideration of H.R. 852, Paperwork Elimination Act, H990 [13MR]

H. Res. 100, consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1192 [20MR]

H. Res. 133, consideration of H.R. 2, Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act, H2035 [30AP]

H. Res. 262, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H8640 [8OC]

H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8939 [22OC]

H.R. 607, Homeowners Insurance Protection Act, H1557 [16AP]

H.R. 624, clarify firearm permit and licensing procedures for armored car crew members, H634 [26FE]

H.R. 649, Dept. of Energy Standardization Act, H828 [11MR]

H.R. 651, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H829 [11MR]

H.R. 652, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H830 [11MR]

H.R. 848, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in New York, H3585 [10JN]

H.R. 850, repeal restrictions on communications between Government agencies and the INS, E320 [26FE]

H.R. 930, Travel and Transportation Reform Act, H754-H756 [5MR], H1571-H1573 [16AP]

H.R. 1010, Mandates Information Act, E480 [13MR]

H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1202 [20MR]

H.R. 1184, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H3586 [10JN]

H.R. 1217, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Washington, H3587 [10JN]

H.R. 1347, Graphic Postcard Act, E675 [16AP]

H.R. 1411, FDA Regulatory Modernization Act, H8455-H8474 [7OC]

H.R. 1534, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H8954 [22OC]

H.R. 2027, requirements for Canadian border boat landing permits, H7623 [23SE]

H.R. 2118, Ban on Smoking in Federal Buildings Act, E1373 [8JY]

H.R. 2165, FERC extension of deadline for construction of hydroelectric project in Iowa, H8087 [29SE]

H.R. 2464, immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children, H8870 [21OC]

S. 6, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S234 [21JA]

S. 16, Cattle Industry Improvement Act, S340-S343 [21JA]

S. 145, repeal restrictions on communications between government agencies and the INS, S524 [21JA]

S. 237, Electric Consumers Protection Act, S865-S869 [30JA]

S. 254, Class Action Fairness Act, S898 [30JA]

S. 256, National Cheese Exchange Oversight and Improvement Act, S950 [4FE]

S. 258, Milk Price Discovery Improvement Act, S959 [4FE]

S. 259, application of the maximum hour exemption to agricultural water delivery organizations, S961 [4FE]

S. 262, prospective applicability of domestic violence-related weapons possession prohibitions, S967 [4FE]

S. 286, average fuel economy standards for automobiles, S1108 [6FE]

S. 318, Homeowners Protection Act, S1316 [12FE]

S. 354, prohibit executive agencies from increasing competition by helping contractors acquire equipment or facilities to carry out a contract, S1657 [26FE]

S. 363, Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act, S1671 [26FE]

S. 384, State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal, S1798 [28FE]

S. 414, Ocean Shipping Reform Act, S2080-S2083 [10MR]

S. 461, Occupational Safety and Health Reform Act, S2435-S2438 [18MR]

S. 491, prohibit acquisition of land to establish new refuges within the National Wildlife Refuge System without certain support of landowners, S2654 [20MR]

S. 511, Safe Adoptions and Family Environments Act, S2701-S2706 [20MR]

S. 557, regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses, S3033 [10AP]

S. 578, Access to Medical Treatment Act, S3209 [15AP]

S. 603, collect and disseminate statistically reliable information from milk manufacturing plants on prices received for bulk cheese, S3350 [17AP]

S. 606, prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies, S3318 [17AP]

S. 608, State regulation of citizens band radio frequency interference with residential electronic or telephone equipment, S3354 [17AP]

S. 617, Imported Meat Labeling Act, S3365 [17AP]

S. 621, Public Utility Holding Company Act, S3420 [22AP]

S. 641, eliminate regulatory requirements restricting the cross ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers, S3663 [24AP]

S. 642, Explosives Protection Act, S3663 [24AP]

S. 666, reduce crime fighting grants to States not giving full faith and credit to protective orders of other States, S3802 [29AP]

S. 709, Private Property Rights Act, S4107 [7MY]

S. 733, Acid Deposition and Ozone Control Act, S4286 [9MY]

S. 740, defer imposition of penalties on small businesses relative to electronic fund transfers of business taxes, S4485 [14MY]

S. 765, Safety and Health Advancement Act, S4749-S4752 [20MY]

S. 771, Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail Choice Act, S4880 [21MY]

S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, S9133-S9145 [11SE], S9850-S9867 [24SE], H8482-H8500 [7OC]

S. 831, Stealth Tax Prevention Act, S5343 [5JN]

S. 850, Downed Animal Protection Act, S5414 [9JN]

S. 852, National Motor Vehicle Safety, Anti-Theft, Title Reform, and Consumer Protection Act, S5414-S5417 [9JN]

S. 870, Medical Technology, Public Health, and Innovation Act, S5461-S5463 [10JN]

S. 875, Electronic Mailbox Protection Act, S5509 [11JN]

S. 899, Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Act, S5615-S5617 [12JN]

S. 922, Gun Shop Safety Act, S5810 [17JN]

S. 953, Private Property Owners' Bill of Rights, S6188 [24JN]

S. 981, Regulatory Improvement Act, S6744-S6748 [27JN]

S. 1024, Family Farmer Protection Act, S11499 [30OC]

S. 1060, Worldwide Tobacco Disclosure Act, S7960 [23JY]

S. 1077, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act amendments, S8192-S8201 [28JY]

S. 1097, Acid Deposition Control Act, S8548-S8550 [31JY]

S. 1098, Federal Procurement and Assistance Integrity Act, S8551 [31JY]

S. 1130, National Indian Gaming Commission assessment of fees, S8595 [31JY]

S. 1176, State and Local Government Participation Act, S9333 [15SE]

S. 1237, Safety Advancement for Employees Act, S10230-S10232 [30SE]

S. 1264, Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act, S10480-S10482 [7OC]

S. 1265, Construction Safety, Health, and Education Improvement Act, S10483 [7OC]

S. 1276, provide for competition and efficiency in electric power industry, S10657-S10659 [8OC]

S. 1299, Asthma Inhaler Regulatory Relief Act, S10883 [21OC]

S. 1312, Child Passenger Protection Act, S11041 [23OC]

S. 1332, State Environmental Audit Protection Act, S11348-S11350 [29OC]

S. 1348, Innovative Environmental Strategies Act, S11459-S11462 [30OC]

S. 1350, preserve State and local authority to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of certain telecommunication facilities, S11463 [30OC]

S. 1388, provide relief to natural gas businesses relative to interest and penalties on refunds retroactively ordered by FERC, S11874 [6NO]

S. 1467, Forest Recovery and Protection Act, S12135-S12138 [8NO]

S. 1490, Quality Child Care for Federal Employees Act, S12161-S12163 [8NO]

S. Con. Res. 52, maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label, S9219 [11SE]

S. Con. Res. 69, corrections in enrollment of S. 830, Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act, S12616, S12710 [13NO]

S. Res. 52, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1240 [11FE]

S. Res. 55, reduce effect of the National Cheese Exchange on the milk marketing orders' basic formula price, S1368, S1407 [13FE]

Transcripts

BATF's in the Belfry: Hugh Downs, H2864 [16MY]