MEEHAN, MARTIN T. (a Representative from Massachusetts)
Amendements
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5677 [24JY]
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5301 [15JY]
Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2382 [8MY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]
Articles and editorials
Partial-Birth Abortions, Robert F. Drinan, New York (NY) Times, E1190
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 411), H245 [21JA]
Afghanistan: peace process and human rights situation (see H. Con. Res. 156), H8834 [9OC]
Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H1890 [24AP]
———prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H9502 [23OC]
———repeal peanut quotas and reduce peanut loan rates (see H.R. 1864), H3720 [11JN]
Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H701 [27FE]
Alcoholic beverages: FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits on radio and television (see H. Res. 171), H4086 [19JN]
Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 619), H8928 [21OC]
———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1260 [20MR]
Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 72), H2351 [7MY]
Armenia: agricultural assistance program funding (see H.R. 500), H408 [10FE]
———anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H5487 [17JY]
Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H347 [5FE]
Budget: authorize expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions (see H.R. 1321), H1989 [29AP]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]
———reform process and enforce the bipartisan balanced budget agreement (see H.R. 2003), H4339 [24JN]
Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H1186 [19MR]
———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6406 [30JY]
CERCLA: treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see H.R. 2485), H8633 [7OC]
Children and youth: child care funding for low-income families (see H.R. 899), H1112 [18MR]
———funding for health, nutrition, education, and child care for infants and toddlers (see H. Res. 131), H1891 [24AP]
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]
Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services (see H.R. 1054), H8929 [21OC]
Consumers: notification of additional fees for use of certain automatic teller machines utilizing a national or regional network (see H.R. 264), H2590 [13MY]
Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2174), H6918 [4SE]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 96), H1441 [10AP]
Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H1340 [8AP]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 3081), H10955 [13NO]
———improve investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in cloning cellular telephones (see H.R. 2460), H8929 [21OC]
———national policy to control juvenile crime, violence, and drug abuse (see H.R. 810), H1392 [9AP]
———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]
———notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State engaging in that relocation (see H.R. 2181), H5485 [17JY]
———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H2874 [16MY]
———require opening of campus security crime logs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 715), H522 [12FE]
Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1951), H6798 [3SE]
Cyprus: Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H5570 [22JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: eliminate Market Access Program (see H.R. 972), H802 [6MR]
———regulate loans to certain processors of sugarcane and sugar beets (see H.R. 1387), H1705 [17AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile defense systems (see H.R. 2786), H9864 [31OC]
Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal reclamation project and negotiate the water rights of Ute Indian tribes (see H.R. 745), H585 [13FE]
Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs (see H.R. 301), H5569 [22JY]
———efforts to prevent transmission of HIV (see H.R. 1219), H1288 [21MR]
———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H1794 [23AP]
———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. 1260), H1989 [29AP]
———treatments relative to the transmission of HIV (see H.R. 3072), H10954 [13NO]
Ecology and environment: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 990), H803 [6MR]
———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 2351), H6704 [31JY]
———establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (see H.R. 2749), H9614 [28OC]
———expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H2784 [15MY]
———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H6707 [31JY]
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]
Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students about the Irish famine (see H. Con. Res. 12), H5132 [10JY]
Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]
Explosives: Federal permit requirements for distribution or receipt of explosives (see H.R. 989), H3660 [10JN]
Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H8834 [9OC]
Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2761), H9729 [29OC]
———reduce number of political appointees (see H.R. 614), H2445 [8MY]
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2699), H9038 [22OC]
Federal firefighters: hourly and overtime pay rates and pay equity with other civil service employees and public sector firefighters (see H.R. 1166), H2091 [30AP]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H4836 [26JN]
Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2769), H9729 [29OC]
———improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1047), H1707 [17AP]
———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H1706 [17AP]
———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (see H.R. 1264), H1707 [17AP]
———require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2774), H10768 [12NO]
———standards for certain foreign and domestically-produced handguns (see H.R. 492), H1707 [17AP]
Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H2883 [19MY]
Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H6798 [3SE]
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H3204 [22MY]
Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H1794 [23AP]
Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): authorize India to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1390), H2875 [16MY]
Great Irish Potato Famine: honor memory of victims (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7911 [25SE]
Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest (see H.R. 1679), H3069 [20MY]
———increase the legal smoking age (see H.R. 2519), H8834 [9OC]
———prohibit discrimination relative to exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 1506), H2090 [30AP]
———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H345 [5FE]
———protect the public from hazards caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (see H.R. 1771), H3273 [3JN]
———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H245 [21JA]
———revise and extend mammography quality standards programs (see H.R. 1289), H3660 [10JN]
———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H6798 [3SE]
House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and local government transit programs (see H. Res. 37), H5778 [24JY]
———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 119), H2157 [1MY]
———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 80), H244 [21JA]
House Rules: limit admission of former Members to House floor and rooms in certain instances (see H. Res. 229), H7262 [11SE]
Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras (see H.R. 2635), H8727 [8OC]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H1259 [20MR]
Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 825), H628 [25FE]
———modify qualifications for countries to be in the visa waiver pilot program (see H.R. 1880), H6918 [4SE]
———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 602), H1715 [21AP]
———permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses and children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2664), H8832 [9OC]
———reduce period of exclusive authority for courts to administer oath of allegiance to naturalization applicants (see H.R. 1238), H1715 [21AP]
———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (see H.R. 1239), H1715 [21AP]
India: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 22), H287 [4FE]
Indonesia: limit military assistance and arms transfers (see H.R. 1132), H1612 [16AP]
———support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Res. 45), H950 [12MR]
Insurance: coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H6962 [5SE]
———prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1117), H1111 [18MR]
———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H1988 [29AP]
———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H8834 [9OC]
Intelligence services: require separate, unclassified statements of the aggregate amount of budget outlays for intelligence activities (see H.R. 753), H1018 [13MR]
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H2679 [14MY]
International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles (see H.R. 150), H286 [4FE]
Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9730 [29OC]
Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H3569 [5JN]
Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H2254 [6MY]
———extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors and canine enforcement officers (see H.R. 1215), H6798 [3SE]
Libya: reject Arab League resolution urging the easing of U.N. sanctions relative to the refusal to surrender individuals wanted in connection with the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see H. Res. 246), H8834 [9OC]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8265 [30SE]
Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]
———coverage of multiple sclerosis drug treatments (see H.R. 1329), H2351 [7MY]
———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H453 [11FE]
———hospice care reform (see H.R. 521), H3476 [4JN]
———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H3274 [3JN]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H154 [9JA]
Mother Teresa: condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]
National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H2253 [6MY]
National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H1705 [17AP]
National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8728 [8OC]
National Wildlife Refuge System: improve management (see H.R. 952), H767 [5MR]
Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H724 [4MR]
NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H525 [12FE]
NIH: establish a comprehensive plan relative to diabetes (see H.R. 1315), H1707 [17AP]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Carlos F.X. Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta for peace (see H. Res. 45), H950 [12MR]
Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H802 [6MR]
Northern Ireland: sectarian violence relative to marches at Portadown (see H. Res. 182), H5178 [11JY]
Petroleum: management of royalties from oil and gas leases (see H.R. 1107), H1111 [18MR]
———settlement of U.S. royalty claims (see H.R. 1106), H1111 [18MR]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 493, 1039, 1776, 2199), H244 [21JA], H1612 [16AP], H3475 [4JN], H5486 [17JY]
———public financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 794), H2091 [30AP]
———require that certain communications contain information relative to sponsorship and authorization (see H.R. 1541), H5778 [24JY]
Power resources: privatize certain Federal power generation and transmission assets (see H.R. 718), H522 [12FE]
Public buildings: prohibit smoking in Federal buildings (see H.R. 2118), H5778 [24JY]
Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H1794 [23AP]
Public welfare programs: exception to limited eligibility for SSI and food stamps for disabled permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 667, 1360), H768 [5MR], H1703 [17AP]
———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for certain aliens (see H.R. 1445), H2351 [7MY]
———exception to limited SSI and food stamps eligibility for legal aliens applying for naturalization (see H.R. 1416), H2680 [14MY]
———extend disqualification transition period for certain aliens (see H.R. 761), H1715 [21AP]
———extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see H.R. 1418), H2351 [7MY]
———provide an exemption to restrictions on eligibility for public benefits for certain aliens (see H.R. 931), H1795 [23AP]
———treatment of certain legal immigrants (see H.R. 1468), H2446 [8MY]
———treatment of legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]
Robert F. Kennedy Dept. of Justice Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1383), H1705 [17AP]
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), H7601 [18SE]
———protection of religious rights (see H. Con. Res. 176), H9558 [24OC]
Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H10956 [13NO]
Select Commission To Advise on Reforming Elections: establish (see H.R. 141), H286 [4FE]
Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1909 [28AP]
Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 612), H3568 [5JN]
Space policy: space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]
SSI: exception to limited eligibility for permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 663), H1456 [14AP]
Stewart, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 109), H4913 [8JY]
Taxation: allow tax credit to individuals due unpaid child support and increase the tax liability of individuals owing such child support (see H.R. 1735), H7730 [23SE]
———designate overpayments and contributions to the public debt (see H.R. 1353), H2351 [7MY]
———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H7199 [10SE]
———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H3797 [12JN]
———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H888 [11MR]
———treatment of advertising expenses for tobacco products (see H.R. 1323), H1541 [15AP]
———treatment of computer software exports (see H.R. 143), H2091 [30AP]
———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 450), H453 [11FE]
———treatment of employer-provided and graduate level educational assistance (see H.R. 127), H157 [9JA]
———treatment of ethanol production (see H.R. 161), H245 [21JA]
———treatment of tobacco products (see H.R. 3027), H10957 [13NO]
Taxpayer Relief Act: repeal provisions that terminate the tax-exempt status of the Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (see H.R. 2527), H9502 [23OC]
Telecommunications: increase competitiveness of electronic interconnection industry (see H. Res. 110), H1439 [10AP]
Terrorism: abduction and detainment of Donald Hutchings and four Western Europeans in Jammu and Kashmir, India (see H. Con. Res. 15), H348 [5FE]
Tobacco products: application of domestic laws on labeling, advertising, and marketing to international sales (see H.R. 2135), H5131 [10JY]
———application of fines to decrease usage by minors (see H.R. 1772), H3273 [3JN]
———increase excise tax to fund a Public Health and Education Resource Trust Fund (see H.R. 2764), H9729 [29OC]
———increase excise taxes to fund health insurance for uninsured children and deficit reduction (see H.R. 1263), H1612 [16AP]
———prevent use by minors, reduce addiction levels, compensate Federal and State Governments for health costs, and enhance investments in biomedical and basic scientific research (see H.R. 3028), H10767 [12NO]
———restrict advertising and promotion (see H.R. 762), H586 [13FE]
———treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2385, 2387), H6797 [3SE]
Turkey: allocation of economic assistance (see H.R. 1361), H7119 [9SE]
TVA: phase out Federal funding (see H.R. 603), H347 [5FE]
21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H1340 [8AP]
U.N. World Conference on Women: support U.S. commitments (see H. Con. Res. 39), H1040 [17MR]
Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]
Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H6962 [5SE]
Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]
Waldheim, Kurt: receipt of U.N. retirement allowance (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6917 [4SE]
Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor (see H.R. 959), H2169 [5MY]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H1909 [28AP]
———establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 920), H1988 [29AP]
———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H4914 [8JY]
World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action (see H.R. 1427), H5664 [23JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Foreign trade: authorize a trade agreement with Northern Ireland and certain border counties in Ireland (see H.R. 1181), H1259 [20MR]
Nawnsense (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1618), H2680 [14MY]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 1777), H3475 [4JN]
Social Security: improve information provided in account statements and distribute statements annually to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2682), H8928 [21OC]
SSI: denial of benefits to convicted sex offenders while confined (see H.R. 237), H147 [9JA]
Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers: designate certain segments as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 1110), H1111 [18MR]
Tariff: certain water resistant wool trousers (see H.R. 2287), H6026 [29JY]
Tobacco products: prescribe labels for packages and advertising and disclose certain information (see H.R. 1244), H1338 [8AP]
Letters
Campaign ethics reform and contribution limits: Nancy Kassebaum Baker and Walter F. Mondale, E1298
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), E1190
Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5694 [24JY]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5560, H5561 [22JY], H5677, H5678, H5694 [24JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2160), consideration (H. Res. 193), H5657 [23JY]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H1765
Committee on Rules (House): consideration of minority amendments to appropriations legislation, H5560 [22JY]
Crime: funding for programs that identify sources of firearms sold to juveniles, H2382 [8MY]
———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2382 [8MY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8010 [26SE]
FDA: approval of Leadcare in Office Test System, E1988
———Youth Anti-Smoking Initiative Enforcement and Outreach Program funding, H5561 [22JY], H5657 [23JY], H5677, H5678 [24JY]
FEC: funding for investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H2614 [14MY]
Greece: independence anniversary, H1086
House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H23 [7JA]
International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 408), consideration (H. Res. 153), H3115 [21MY]
Law enforcement officers: tribute to individuals involved in investigation and prosecution of Paul E. Lowe, E1210
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: technical amendments (H.R. 1048), H1933 [29AP]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H23 [7JA], H3115 [21MY], H6805 [4SE], H8028 [26SE]
———ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 1776), E1298
Tobacco products: prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8010 [26SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2676 [14MY], H7526 [17SE], H8052 [26SE]
Tributes
Buckley, John J., E187
Cronin, Paul, E1159