PASCRELL, BILL, JR. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats (see H.R. 453), H9502 [23OC]
———require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1232), H7528 [17SE]
Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H3476 [4JN]
Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H3169 [21MY]
Albania: promote democracy, economic stability, and resolution of civil war (see H. Con. Res. 153), H7600 [18SE]
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), H9800 [30OC]
Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H2680 [14MY]
Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 611), H6798 [3SE]
Aviation: prohibit smoking on domestic and foreign airline flights (see H.R. 552), H1795 [23AP]
Budget: eliminate certain Federal subsidy programs (see H.R. 1171), H6798 [3SE]
Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises (see H.R. 1129), H6963 [5SE]
———maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H2784 [15MY]
———reduce corporate welfare (see H.R. 1015), H5487 [17JY]
Census: include ancestry data on decennial census (see H. Con. Res. 38), H6799 [3SE]
Children and youth: support local reading programs for children (see H.R. 1516), H2155 [1MY]
———tribute to child care professionals (see H. Res. 279), H10957 [13NO]
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), H10768 [12NO]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 23), H4835 [26JN]
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]
Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5570 [22JY]
Crime: increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child (see H.R. 2122), H5570 [22JY]
———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (see H.R. 1699), H3169 [21MY]
———protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H6798 [3SE]
Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]
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), H3203 [22MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding for medical care programs (see H.R. 1156), H1989 [29AP]
———improve procedures for resolving claims of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1703), H8320 [2OC]
Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H5297 [15JY]
———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H7910 [25SE]
———osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and related bone disorders information clearinghouse funding (see H.R. 2704), H9038 [22OC]
———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H1989 [29AP]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]
Dover Township, NJ: study cancer rate among children (see H.R. 1080), H1795 [23AP]
Ecology and environment: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1120), H1185 [19MR]
———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), H7008 [8SE]
———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), H3568 [5JN]
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), H768 [5MR]
Education: increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H8633 [7OC]
Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit: establish (see H.R. 2651), H8832 [9OC]
Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1858), H3659 [10JN]
———provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1186 [19MR]
EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 536), H6716 [1AU]
FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2590 [13MY]
Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1823), H8633 [7OC]
Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1392 [9AP]
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), H1612 [16AP]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H3169 [21MY]
———development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H5826 [25JY]
Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2454), H10768 [12NO]
———prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal of direct deposited veterans benefits (see H.R. 2457), H10768 [12NO]
Firearms: ensure that criminal background checks are conducted before the transfer of a handgun by a firearms dealer (see H.R. 2935), H10419 [8NO]
———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce (see H.R. 12), H1706 [17AP]
———prohibit possession by nonpermanent resident aliens (see H.R. 949), H890 [11MR]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H768 [5MR]
Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H6798 [3SE]
Foreign trade: ensure protection of worker rights and environmental standards in any trade agreements (see H.R. 1079), H1612 [16AP]
Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H7119 [9SE]
Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (see H.R. 852), H804 [6MR]
Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H10768 [12NO]
———expand research relative to environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (see H.R. 1413), H1793 [23AP]
———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9038 [22OC]
———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see H.R. 872), H2680 [14MY]
———managed care system reform proposal (see H.R. 2905), H10957 [13NO]
———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1018 [13MR]
———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 820), H7365 [16SE]
———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H245 [21JA]
———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H3170 [21MY]
House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1176), H6963 [5SE]
Immigration: modify qualifications for countries to be in the visa waiver pilot program (see H.R. 1880), H5916 [28JY]
India: self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H6707 [31JY]
Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H6798 [3SE]
———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H1988 [29AP]
———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]
———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H2785 [15MY]
———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2488 [12MY]
———treatment of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1525), H2875 [16MY]
———treatment of prescription drugs, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1525), H3569 [5JN]
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1609), H2679 [14MY]
———reform (see H. Con. Res. 43), H889 [11MR]
Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2709), H9801 [30OC]
Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1439 [10AP]
Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H4834 [26JN]
Italy, Republic of: U.N. Security Council membership (see H. Res. 333), H10955 [13NO]
Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H5569 [22JY]
———establish a bill of rights (see H.R. 350), H2168 [5MY]
———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]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H9865 [31OC]
Medicaid: expand State health care coverage of low-income children and pregnant women and fund enrollment in health insurance programs for certain children (see H.R. 1491), H2089 [30AP]
Medicare: bone mass measurements (see H.R. 1002), H6406 [30JY]
———coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H285 [4FE]
———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 418), H2351 [7MY]
———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1061), H4913 [8JY]
———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H3476 [4JN]
———pharmaceutical care services (see H.R. 1218), H2680 [14MY]
———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H6962 [5SE]
———provide coverage through qualified provider-sponsored organizations (see H.R. 475), H2351 [7MY]
———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H1893 [24AP]
———reimbursement to Military Health Services System (see H.R. 192, 414), H6918 [4SE]
Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]
———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226), H7263 [11SE]
Motor vehicles: establish an age limit for riding in front seats (see H.R. 3071), H10954 [13NO]
NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see H.R. 978), H803 [6MR]
National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education: establish (see H.R. 1511), H2590 [13MY]
National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity, and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests and roadless areas (see H.R. 1376), H4913 [8JY]
National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]
National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8929 [21OC]
Natural resources: recover fair market value for disposal of Federal natural assets (see H.R. 919), H2590 [13MY]
NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H9038 [22OC]
Northern Forest Lands Council: implement recommendations (see H.R. 971), H8929 [21OC]
OPIC: terminate authorities (see H.R. 387), H151 [9JA]
Passports: record place of birth as Jerusalem, Israel, on certain U.S. passports (see H.R. 1298), H2680 [14MY]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 2183; H. Res. 236), H5485 [17JY], H7600 [18SE]
Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1425), H6798 [3SE]
Public welfare programs: extend transition period for legal aliens receiving SSI and food stamps (see H.R. 1418), H1794 [23AP]
———prohibit financial assistance to persons delinquent in child support payments (see H.R. 399), H5778 [24JY]
———treatment of certain legal immigrants (see H.R. 1015), H5487 [17JY]
Puerto Rico: self-determination (see H.R. 856), H699 [27FE]
Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower annuity (see H. Con. Res. 52), H3924 [18JN]
Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H2351 [7MY]
SBA: reauthorize women's business training program (see H.R. 1495), H2090 [30AP]
Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H7263 [11SE]
Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3070 [20MY]
Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]
Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 96), H4647 [25JN]
Small Business Investment Act: amend (see H.R. 1985), H4086 [19JN]
Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds (see H.R. 336), H6962 [5SE]
Sports: extend pension benefits to certain surviving professional basketball players (see H. Con. Res. 83), H3865 [17JN]
Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H2680 [14MY]
———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H6798 [3SE]
———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H4836 [26JN]
———designate overpayments and contributions to the public debt (see H.R. 1353), H1611 [16AP]
———establish intercity passenger rail service trust fund (see H.R. 1437), H4087 [19JN]
———extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 947), H767 [5MR]
———strengthen provisions relative to individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 1015), H5487 [17JY]
———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1153), H3204 [22MY]
Tobacco products: treatment of excise taxes relative to costs incurred by tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 2385, 2390), H6963 [5SE], H7601 [18SE]
———treatment of taxes relative to payments made pursuant to tobacco industry settlement legislation (see H.R. 2387), H7200 [10SE]
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]
Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved people of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 181), H10769 [12NO]
TVA: phase out Federal funding (see H.R. 603), H2785 [15MY]
21st Century Scholars Program: establish (see H.R. 777), H5297 [15JY]
U.N.: participation in negotiations to establish international criminal court (see H.J. Res. 89), H6799 [3SE]
Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2590 [13MY]
Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H7911 [25SE]
———benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H6962 [5SE]
———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H6798 [3SE]
———increase service-connected disability benefits for veterans and survivors (see H.R. 2367), H7365 [16SE]
———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H2254 [6MY]
Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 66), H6798 [3SE]
———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 26), H4914 [8JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Courts: treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine and crack cocaine (see H.R. 2229), H5664 [23JY]
Education: extend and make uniform student loan repayment plans (see H.R. 2391), H6797 [3SE]
Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2116), H4913 [8JY]
Histories
Wedding of Kevin McCarthy and Leslie Nolan, E2088
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2257 [7MY]
Remarks
Amirian, Susan: Clifton, NJ, Optimist Club Judge Joseph J. Salerno Award recipient, E1069
Amtrak: authorizing appropriations and management reform (H.R. 2247), H9522, H9526 [24OC]
———labor protection and contracting regulations, H9522, H9526 [24OC]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), conference report, H3537 [5JN]
Belleville, NJ: anniversary of Belleville Reformed Church, E419
———anniversary of Rotary Club, E1072
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1998-2002 (H. Con. Res. 84), H2969, H2994 [20MY]
———submission of budget proposal by the President without budgetary contingencies (H. Res. 89), H919 [12MR]
Cali family: Center for Italian and Italian-American Culture honorees, E2019
Cangialosi, Marco: Italian-American Police Officer's Association of New Jersey Citizenship Award recipient, E787 [29AP]
Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H3537 [5JN], H7758 [24SE], H10910, H10914 [13NO]
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 79), H4070 [19JN], H4250 [24JN]
Clifton, NJ: anniversary of Boys' and Girls' Club, E655
Colucci, Dolores: Boys and Girls Club of Clifton, NJ, Youth of Year award recipient, E769
Coppola, Eugene: Fidelians (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E2152
Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), H2330 [7MY], H2365 [8MY]
———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 143), H2321 [7MY]
Crincoli, Anna: Italian Tribune News (publication) Mother of the Year award recipient, E1072
Delta Sigma Theta (fraternal organization): tribute, E1262
Demarest, Rudy: Old Timers Athletic Association Lou Costello Athletic Memorial Award recipient, E2123
Dept. of Education: national testing standards, H7339 [16SE]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration (H. Res. 239), H7758 [24SE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2267), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 330), H10910, H10914 [13NO]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2264), H7339 [16SE]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements, H8816, H8817 [9OC]
———establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements (S. 1269), H10410 [8NO]
Galluccio, Adolph J.: House of Compassion Man of the Year award recipient, E1071
Gamble, Jerry: Joseph M. Pizza Association of Northern New Jersey honoree, E2154
Gould, Harry (Skip): Dr. Virginius D. Mattia Service Award recipient, E1070
Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden (H.R. 852), H997 [13MR]
Herrschaft, Lester F.: Knights of Columbus Man of the Year award recipient, E1098
Highway Trust Fund: increase funding relative to budget resolution, H2994 [20MY]
Hispanic Information Center of Passaic, Inc.: anniversary, E2097
INS: deportation of Irish nationals to Northern Ireland, H2597 [14MY]
McBride, W. Peter: Boys and Girls Club of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year honoree, E2100
Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (H.J. Res. 58), H980
Montclair, NJ: anniversary of Unitarian Church, E659
Montclair State University: anniversary of Preparatory Center for the Arts, E1071
NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H8816, H8817 [9OC]
NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1834 [24AP]
National Police Week: observance, E1072
New Jersey Society for Environmental and Economic Development: tribute to award recipients, E2024
Nutley, NJ: anniversary of St. Mary's Knights of Columbus Council 2346, E782
Passaic, NJ: anniversary of Holy Rosary Young Men's Club, E794
———tribute to Passaic Semi-Pro Baseball League, E1068
———tribute to Perez Council #262 of the Knights of Columbus, E2365
Passaic (NJ) North Jersey Herald & News: anniversary, E1822
Paterson, NJ: anniversary of American Legion John Raad Post 438, E1070
———anniversary of Puerto Rican Day Parade, E1634
———anniversary of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, E1067
Pinto, Mary T.V.: L'Italico Italian Community (organization) Woman of the Year award recipient, E772
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H7839 [25SE]
Space policy: space station program funding, H1834 [24AP]
Stillitano, Charlie: Roma Sports Club Man of the Year award recipient, E180
Taxation: promote construction and rehabilitation of public schools by increasing the volume cap on certain bonds, H9069 [23OC]
———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), H9069 [23OC]
Vecchio, Nicholas: Orange-West Orange, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year award recipient, E1071
West Orange, NJ: anniversary of St. Joseph's School, E182
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1286 [21MR], H2088 [30AP]
Special order: granted, H3718 [11JN], H4083 [19JN], H4219 [23JN]
Tributes
Alimi, Linda A., E1370
Assalone, Pasquale (Pat), E653
Bellavia, Thomas S., E779
Bravette, Michael A., E1307
Capano, Matthew, E179
Catania, Ada, E590
Clifton, Thomas: tribute, E1068
Coleman, James H., Jr., E771
Cuccinello, Delma, E582
Doby, Larry, E1365
Ellen, Magnus, Sr., E448
Estens, Carlos, E1070
Farmer, Edward R., E585
Fava, Ronald S., E1072 [30MY]
Gates, Bill, E1911
Gilmore, Bessie, E1914
Goldman, Harvey, E781
Hughes, James A., E1466
Ianuzzi, Al, E1068
Ivy, Bernice, E1305
Kimble, Raymond R., E2022
Kopec, John Jr., E1068
Lawrence, Michelle F., E1084
Levenson, Mark S., E1367
Madonna, Michael J., E792
Majka, Emil, E1068
Maniaci, David, E795
Marciante, Charles H., E2017
McCarthy, Kevin, E2088
Meyers, Gene, E1325
Morris, John E., E1099
Orechio, Frank A., E184
Palmer, Douglas H., E784
Petroll, John, E1368
Picillo, Martin G., E774
Puma, Vincent E., E1630
Rolli, Nicholas M., E1260
Rowe, Dorothy C., E586
Ryan, Terry M., E2015
Scillieri, Stephen and Jane, E579
Senesky, John, E778
Silna, Dan and Joan, E577
Spanedda, John and Emma, E480
Stele, Jason S., E1084
Stolarz, Joseph S., E2363
Szerencsits, Ed, E1068
Tyler, Albert M., H2257 [7MY]
Urquhart, Emma P., E1161