COBLE, HOWARD (a Representative from North Carolina)
Amendments
Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1612 [16AP], H1655 [17AP]
Analyses
Limitations on Copyright Liability Relative to Computer On-Line Material (H.R. 2180), E1452
Announcements
House of Representatives official objectors for the Private Calendar, H3800 [16JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]
Agriculture: restore the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act regulating Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 786), H629 [25FE]
Armed Forces: require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date (see H.R. 1172), H2091 [30AP]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]
———create a tax cut reserve fund to protect revenues generated by economic growth (see H.R. 2496), H7599 [18SE]
———reform process (see H.R. 1372), H1704 [17AP]
Business and industry: improve and expand employee health care programs (see H.R. 1515), H2590 [13MY]
Canada: limit imports of wool apparel (see H.R. 2432), H9559 [24OC]
Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 681), H452 [11FE]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (see H.R. 2733), H9558 [24OC]
China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see H.R. 1140), H3660 [10JN]
Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 26), H805 [6MR]
———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 7), H1794 [23AP]
Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]
Computers: prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 2380), H6963 [5SE]
———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H521 [12FE]
Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]
———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H629 [25FE]
Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 1378), H1705 [17AP]
Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 604), H347 [5FE]
———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see H.R. 2265), H5825 [25JY]
Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H6407 [30JY]
———eliminate attorney fee awards and limit relief in suits against certain public entities (see H.R. 2293), H6963 [5SE]
———photographing, recording, and broadcasting of court proceedings (see H.R. 1280), H1438 [10AP]
———provide for a three-judge panel to review applications for injunctions relative to the constitutionality of Federal or State legislation (see H.R. 1170), H1259 [20MR]
Crime: consumer fraud (see H.R. 474), H243 [21JA]
———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 3), H66 [7JA], H138 [9JA]
———notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (see H.R. 2181), H5485 [17JY]
———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2350 [7MY]
Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]
Dept. of Justice: clarify authority of the inspector general (see H.R. 2182), H5485 [17JY]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (see H.R. 2936), H10419 [8NO]
———study existing ferry operations in the U.S. and provide financial assistance for the development of ferry operations (see H.R. 1630), H3797 [12JN]
Disasters: provide for hazard mitigation, relief, and insurance against natural disasters (see H.R. 230), H5401 [16JY]
Diseases: efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1062), H2874 [16MY]
———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H888 [11MR]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1398), H5297 [15JY]
Drug abuse: national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by young people (see H. Res. 267), H9730 [29OC]
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H6706 [31JY]
Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]
———recognize businesses that participate with schools to enhance the teaching and use of technology (see H.R. 2424), H7119 [9SE]
Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H1542 [15AP]
———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H407 [10FE]
English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123, 622), H669 [26FE], H2351 [7MY]
EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H6798 [3SE]
Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H3660 [10JN]
Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1252), H1391 [9AP]
Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 2758), H9729 [29OC]
Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H67 [7JA], H139 [9JA]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H4914 [8JY]
Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H1187 [19MR]
———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H2254 [6MY]
Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 659), H2445 [8MY]
———nuclear waste disposal (see H.R. 1270), H2590 [13MY]
Health: application of antitrust laws to health care provider networks (see H.R. 415), H152 [9JA]
———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 2565), H8054 [26SE]
———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H3924 [18JN]
———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1262 [20MR]
———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H1793 [23AP]
Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]
House of Representatives: official mail allowance (see H.R. 2439), H8727 [8OC]
———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80, 866), H244 [21JA], H1707 [17AP]
———terminate certain entitlements of former Speakers of the House (see H.R. 1768), H3273 [3JN]
Immigration: moratorium on aliens except for relatives of U.S. citizens, certain highly skilled workers, and refugees (see H.R. 347), H1892 [24AP]
Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H5297 [15JY]
Intellectual property: application of antitrust laws (see H.R. 401), H152 [9JA]
International law: provide criminal penalties under the Geneva Conventions for certain war crimes (see H.R. 1348), H2446 [8MY]
Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]
Labor: allow cooperative efforts between management and labor to improve economic competitiveness (see H.R. 634), H1262 [20MR]
Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H8833 [9OC]
———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H244 [21JA]
Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]
———exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H146 [9JA]
Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]
———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1261 [20MR]
———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1706 [17AP]
———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192), H1112 [18MR]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]
———deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]
———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 632, 1100, 2517), H1111 [18MR], H3660 [10JN], H10956 [13NO]
Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]
Motor vehicles: install switches to deactivate air bags (see H.R. 1022), H888 [11MR]
National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3660 [10JN]
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see H.R. 1715), H3201 [22MY]
National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H7600 [18SE]
National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H524 [12FE]
NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 10), H2785 [15MY]
OSHA: disapprove rule relative to occupational exposure to methylene chloride (see H.J. Res. 67), H1261 [20MR]
Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]
Postal Service: limit commercial nonpostal services (see H.R. 198), H145 [9JA]
Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2263), H5825 [25JY]
Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H9615 [28OC]
Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]
Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 755), H5778 [24JY]
———allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7601 [18SE]
———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H889 [11MR]
———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]
———encourage competition and tax fairness and protect the tax base of State and local governments (see H.R. 1168), H1259 [20MR]
———exempt certain small businesses from use of electronic fund transfer system for depository taxes (see H.R. 722), H4087 [19JN]
———provide a nonrefundable tax credit for police officers who purchase armor vests (see H.R. 1410), H1793 [23AP]
———reduce rates on gains relative to depreciable real estate (see H.R. 2403), H6917 [4SE]
———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H3865 [17JN]
———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H3476 [4JN]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2490), H8300 [1OC]
———treatment of estate tax for family farms and small businesses (see H.R. 1845), H3659 [10JN]
———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H669 [26FE]
Telecommunications: 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 H.R. 2383), H6797 [3SE]
Textile industry and fabrics: ensure competitiveness of industry (see H.R. 1504), H2090 [30AP]
Tobacco products: 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), H1018 [13MR]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]
———provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 4), H156 [9JA]
———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H452 [11FE]
U.N.: prohibit the payment of any contributions by the U.S. until overpayments have been properly credited or reimbursed (see H.R. 934), H766 [5MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bogsch, Arpad: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 143), H6917 [4SE]
Collective bargaining: clarify use of violence to achieve objectives (see H.R. 2163), H5296 [15JY]
Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (see H.R. 908), H724 [4MR]
Copyrights: duration of protection (see H.R. 2589), H8299 [1OC]
———limitations on liability relative to on-line material (see H.R. 2180), H5485 [17JY]
———prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (see H.R. 2652), H8832 [9OC]
———protection of certain original designs (see H.R. 2696), H9038 [22OC]
———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (see H.R. 1967), H4085 [19JN]
Courts: amend U.S. Code relative to arbitration in district courts (see H.R. 2603), H8320 [2OC]
———authorize voluntary alternative dispute resolutions systems (see H.R. 903), H709 [3MR]
———improve operation and administration of Federal courts (see H.R. 2294), H6405 [30JY]
———reathorize arbitration programs (see H.R. 1581), H2589 [13MY]
Hiram H. Ward Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Winston-Salem, NC: designate (see H.R. 2379), H6797 [3SE]
Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (see H.R. 567), H284 [4FE]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms and to increase the term of Representatives to 4 years (see H.J. Res. 6), H154 [9JA]
———deny cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 1), H155 [9JA]
———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 46), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]
———prohibit participation in Federal Employees' Retirement System (see H.R. 47), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]
Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (see H.R. 400), H152 [9JA]
———extend surcharges on patent fees (see H.R. 673), H452 [11FE]
Presidents of the U.S.: limit the duration of certain benefits extended to former Presidents (see H.R. 48), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]
Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 672), H452 [11FE]
Service academies: increase service obligation for military service academies, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (see H.R. 2582), H8264 [30SE]
States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 2942), H10419 [8NO]
Tariff: chemicals (see H.R. 2268, 2269, 2270, 2271), H5825 [25JY]
———Tinopal CBS-X (see H.R. 1097), H1111 [18MR]
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 1661), H3069 [20MY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 2281), H6025 [29JY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty: implementation (see H.R. 2281), H6025 [29JY]
Letters
Patent and Trademark Office conversion to a Government corporation, improvement of application process, and protection of U.S. inventors: Michael Kantor, Sec. of Commerce, E77
Satellite Home Viewer Act technical amendments: Marybeth Peters, Register of Copyrights of the U.S., H1056 [18MR]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H3071 [21MY]
Remarks
Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5692 [24JY]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5692 [24JY]
Asheboro, NC: tribute to Southwestern Randolph High School cheerleaders, E514
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 206), H6626 [31JY]
Carlos J. Moorhead Post Office Building, Glendale, CA: designate (H.R. 681), H8850 [21OC]
Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: establish (H.R. 908), H3223 [3JN]
Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material (H.R. 2180), E1452
———prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (H.R. 2652), E2000
———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (H.R. 2265), E1527
———treatment of distribution of certain phonorecords (H.R. 1967), E1260
Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 1534), H8940, H8949, H8950, H8955, H8957, H8958, H8962 [22OC]
———establish alternative dispute resolutions systems (H.R. 903), E358
———reauthorize arbitration programs (H.R. 1581), H4146, H4147 [23JN]
———reauthorize arbitration programs (S. 996), H7622 [23SE]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), conference report, H10938
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H3792 [12JN]
Greensboro, NC: dedication of Mac Morris gymnasium at Walter Hines Page High School, E1348
———dedication of Marion Kirby football stadium at Walter Hines Page High School, E1348
———tribute to Southwest Guilford High School girls' soccer team, E1146
———tribute to Southwest Guilford High School men's baseball team, E1179
Harville, Charlie: North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1376
Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international registration of trademarks (H.R. 567), E158
National Basketball Association: behavior of players, H1042 [18MR]
Parliamentary inquiry, H1636, H1676 [17AP]
Patent and Trademark Office: convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), H1047 [18MR], H1295 [8AP], H1406 [10AP], H1461, H1511 [15AP], H1636, H1642, H1657, H1658, H1661, H1662, H1676 [17AP], H1720, H1723, H1724, H1732, H1733, H1758 [23AP], H8837 [21OC], E76
———convert to Government corporation, improve application process, and protect U.S. inventors (H.R. 400), consideration (H. Res. 116), H1630 [17AP]
———exempt independent inventors, small businesses and universities from publication of patent application information until patent is granted, H1732, H1733 [23AP]
———limit publication of all patent applications until two substantive actions have been filed, H1724 [23AP]
———limit the defense to patent infringement based on prior domestic use, to the actual quantity, volume, and scope of the prior use, H1720 [23AP]
———limit user fees, H10938
Patents: disclosure through publication, H1406 [10AP]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H5782 [25JY]
Real property: notification of private property owners relative to any Federal agency action limiting use, H8955 [22OC]
Satellite Home Viewer Act: technical amendments (H.R. 672), H1053, H1055 [18MR]
Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 62), H1487 [15AP]
———rates, H6626 [31JY]
Thomasville, NC: tribute to Ledford High School girls' basketball team, E889
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (H.R. 1661), H5505, H5507 [22JY]
Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights relative to private mortgage insurance (H.R. 607), H1561 [16AP]
Turlington, David: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution National Eagle Scout of the Year honoree, E1259
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H886 [11MR], H946 [12MR]
Special order: granted, H1434 [10AP], H1538 [15AP], H2440 [8MY], H3794 [12JN], H5775 [24JY]
Reports filed
Arbitration Programs Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1581) (H. Rept. 105-143), H4221 [23JN]
Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 908) (H. Rept. 105-26), H1039 [17MR]
Convert Patent and Trademark Office to a Government Corporation, Improve Application Process, and Protect U.S. Inventors: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 400) (H. Rept. 105-39), H1257 [20MR]
Copyright Treatment of the Distribution of Certain Phonorecords: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1967) (H. Rept. 105-325), H8927 [21OC]
International Registration of Trademarks Relative to Madrid Protocol Agreements: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 567) (H. Rept. 105-199), H5777 [24JY]
No Electronic Theft (NET) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2265) (H. Rept. 105-339), H9500 [23OC]
Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1534) (H. Rept. 105-323), H8927 [21OC]
Satellite Home Viewer Act Technical Amendments: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 672) (H. Rept. 105-25), H1039 [17MR]
Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H3213 [30MY]
Trademark Law Treaty Implementation: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1661) (H. Rept. 105-194), H5491 [21JY]
Statements
Patent Disclosure Through Publication: by, Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property (House), H1407 [10AP]
Tributes
Cummings, William D., E1522
Forsyth, Gary T., E2059
James, Kent, E1463
Moser, Eddie, E1463
Reed, Bob, E681