RESEARCH related term(s) Science; Technology
Addresses
Calling World Leaders To Action To Address the New Roles and Responsibilities of the Global Corporation in the New Century: Tadahiro Sekimoto, NEC Corp., E2196 [7NO]
Joseph Henry—200th Anniversary of Birth: Frederick Seitz, S12196 [8NO]
Agreements
Mutual understanding between the Japanese patent office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Wataru Asou and Bruce A. Lehman, H1449 [14AP], H1726 [23AP]
Amendments
Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11366 [29OC]
Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8833 [4SE]
FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11566 [31OC], S12625, S12693 [13NO], H1795, H1796 [23AP], H1950 [29AP]
Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S5584, S5628 [12JN]
National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3883, H3884, H3886, H3887 [18JN]
———reauthorization (S. 927), S12617 [13NO]
Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S12625 [13NO]
Analyses
Magnetic Levitation Transportation Technology Deployment Act (S. 1103), S8565 [31JY]
Articles and editorials
Agricultural Nightmare—Infestations of Scab Provide Area Farmers Lots of Pains in and Out of the Fields, S11490 [30OC]
Chairman To Leave Humanities Endowment, S3546 [23AP]
CPA Group To Issue Guidelines on Costs of Year 2000 Bug, S12190 [8NO]
Day the World Shuts Down, S5269 [3JN]
Double Zero Will Arrive Before the Fix, S1579 [25FE]
Finding Cancer Without Biopsies, E1508 [24JY]
Government Said To Move Too Slowly on Year 2000 Computer Problem, S7223 [10JY]
Immigrant Study Finds Many Below New Income Limit, S2639 [20MR]
Immigrants Bring Prosperty, S12657 [13NO]
Latest Software Nightmare—The Currency Change in Europe Could Cost U.S. Firms Billions, S12637 [13NO]
Local Scientist Shares Nobel Prize for Physics, H9546 [24OC]
Many Reported Unready To Face Year 2000 Bug, S9981 [25SE]
Mars Pathfinder Mission—Example of Federal Funds Well Spent, E1397 [10JY]
Millennium Bomb Ticks Away, S5270 [3JN]
Millennium Bug—and the Lawyers, S12189 [8NO]
Mises Rediscovered in Unlikely Setting, H740 [5MR]
More U.S. Women Drink While Pregnant Study Says, S5586 [12JN]
More Women Know Vitamin Can Prevent Serious Birth Defects, But Few Are Taking It, March of Dimes Survey Finds, S5586 [12JN]
One of Science's Nice Guys Finishes First, H9547 [24OC]
Russia Wonders if Manned Flight Is Worth Cost, S8004 [24JY]
Secrecy Runs Amok, S10066 [26SE]
Social Security Gets Year 2000 Warning—More Work Needed on Glitch, GAO Says, S12637 [13NO]
Threat of Computer Glitch in 2000 Has Lawyers Seeing Dollar Signs, S12189 [8NO]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium Graminearum and related fungi (see H.R. 2168), H5296 [15JY]
———ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (see S. 1150), S8870 [5SE]
———improve honey research, promotion, and consumer information programs (see S. 1538), S12575 [13NO]
———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (see S. 485; H.R. 725), S2646 [20MR], H523 [12FE]
———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (see H.R. 2534), H7830 [24SE]
Animal Welfare Act: amend and strengthen (see H.R. 635), H392 [6FE]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 594), H346 [5FE]
Appropriations: increase the amount authorized for basic science and medical research (see S. 124), S161 [21JA]
———increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (see S. 1305), S10950 [22OC]
Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (see S. 1080), S8262 [29JY]
Aviation: tribute to individuals who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology (see H. Con. Res. 173), H9038 [22OC]
Brookhaven, NY: prohibit reactivation of the High Flux Beam Reactor at Brookhaven National Laboratory (see S. 1140; H.R. 2384), S8668 [2SE], H6797 [3SE]
Business and industry: require industry cost-sharing for the construction of federally-funded research facilities (see S. 199), S634 [22JA]
California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (see H.R. 1576), H2445 [8MY]
Cancer Research Trust Fund: establish relative to biomedical research (see S. 728), S4217 [8MY]
Claude Harris National Aquacultural Research Center: convey to Alabama (see H.R. 608), H347 [5FE]
Computers: assure the integrity of information, transportation and telecommunications upon the arrival of the year 2000 (see S. 1218), S9886 [24SE]
———establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (see S. 22), S159 [21JA]
Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (see H.R. 2652), H8832 [9OC]
Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]
Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for civilian research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 1277), H1438 [10AP]
———extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research Program and Public Information Dissemination Program (see H.R. 363), H151 [9JA]
Dept. of HHS: conduct an ongoing study of the health consequences of nuclear weapons tests (see S. 1524), S12506 [12NO]
———employment opportunities for women scientists (see S. 487; H.R. 304), S2646 [20MR], H149 [9JA]
Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 860), H699 [27FE]
Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (see S. 90; S. Res. 47; H. Res. 40, 48), S161 [21JA], S945 [4FE], H348 [5FE], H453 [11FE]
———ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to arachnoiditis prevention (see H.R. 738), H523 [12FE]
———coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H151 [9JA]
———increase funding for breast cancer research (see S. 67), S160 [21JA]
———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 726; H.R. 407, 1585), S4217 [8MY], H152 [9JA], H2589 [13MY]
———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see S. 1389; H.R. 2545), S11863 [6NO], H7910 [25SE]
———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H4221 [23JN]
———osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and related bone disorders information clearinghouse funding (see H.R. 2704), H9038 [22OC]
———ovarian cancer research programs (see H.R. 953), H767 [5MR]
———prostate cancer research programs (see H.R. 297), H148 [9JA]
———prostate cancer screening benefits (see H.R. 2639), H8727 [8OC]
———provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (see S. 87), S161 [21JA]
———provide information relative to prostate cancer screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (see S. 902), S5620 [12JN], S5694 [16JN]
———research programs for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (see H.R. 751), H585 [13FE]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see S. 535; H.R. 1260, 1398), S2900 [9AP], H1391 [9AP], H1706 [17AP]
Drugs: prohibit federally sponsored research pertaining to the legalization of drugs (see H.R. 309), H149 [9JA]
Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (see S. 1322; H.R. 2749), S11289 [28OC], H9614 [28OC]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see S. 299; H.R. 678), S1226 [11FE], H452 [11FE]
EPA: allow cooperative research and development agreements for environmental protection (see H.R. 2961), H10420 [8NO]
———authorizing appropriations for research, development, and demonstration activities (see H.R. 1276), H1438 [10AP]
———design and implement a performance-based measurement system to encourage the development of new environmental monitoring technologies (see H.R. 3065), H10954 [13NO]
FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (see S. 1358; H.R. 1271), S11599 [3NO], H1437 [10AP]
———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (see H. Res. 125), H1793 [23AP]
FDA: facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (see S. 870), S5444 [10JN]
Food industry: ensure that all persons who benefit from the dairy promotion and research program contribute to the cost of the program (see H.R. 2139), H5131 [10JY]
Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center: authorize relocation and transfer current site to Louisiana (see H.R. 1558), H2444 [8MY]
Government regulations: provide protections to human subjects of research (see S. 193), S633 [22JA]
Health: biomedical research funding (see S. Res. 15; H. Res. 83), S163 [21JA], H767 [5MR]
———clinical trial on digital mammography funding (see S. 1229), S10055 [26SE]
———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see S. 419; H.R. 1114), S2129 [11MR], H1111 [18MR]
———establish code of fair information practices (see H.R. 52), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]
———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1219; H.R. 2565), S9969 [25SE], H8054 [26SE]
———expand research relative to environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (see H.R. 1413), H1793 [23AP]
———expanded research relative to the environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (see S. 631), S3550 [23AP]
———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (see S. 364, 966; H.R. 872), S1659 [26FE], S6496 [26JN], H700 [27FE]
———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see S. 422; H.R. 341), S2129 [11MR], H150 [9JA]
———national policy to provide health care to children and pregnant women (see H.R. 1229), H1338 [8AP]
———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (see S. 88; H.R. 1069), S161 [21JA], H1017 [13MR]
———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and expand Federal research programs on osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see S. 1536), S12575 [13NO]
———research and education programs on menopause and related conditions (see H.R. 832), H628 [25FE]
———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (see S. 938), S6000 [19JN]
———studies and programs relative to traumatic brain injuries (see H.R. 1245), H1338 [8AP]
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]
Horticulture: plant genetic conservation program funding (see H.R. 570), H284 [4FE]
Hydrogen Future Act: extend authorization (see S. 965), S6496 [26JN]
Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (see S. 932), S5927 [18JN]
Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Research Center, Weslaco, TX: designate (see H.R. 2737), H9558 [24OC]
Medicare: demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 381; H.R. 1628), S1734 [27FE], H2783 [15MY]
NASA: tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5021 [9JY]
National Academy of Sciences: authorize study on migration of underground plutonium at the Nevada Test Site (see H.R. 2479), H7364 [16SE]
National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see S. 86; H.R. 1352), S160 [21JA], H1611 [16AP]
National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (see S. 231; H.R. 2098), S804 [29JA], H4835 [26JN]
National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (see S. 1030), S7710 [17JY]
National Energy Laboratories Reorganization Commission: establish (see H.R. 1295), H1438 [10AP]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 2130), H5021 [9JY]
———expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases (see S. 349), S1553 [25FE]
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (see S. 990; H.R. 1715), S6907 [7JY], H3201 [22MY]
National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (see S. 534), S2900 [9AP]
National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (see S. 939; H.R. 2192), S6000 [19JN], H5486 [17JY]
National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (see S. 927), S5790 [17JN]
NIH: establish National Center for Integral Medicine (see H.R. 1055), H1017 [13MR]
———establish National Fund for Health Research (see S. 441), S2274 [13MR]
———expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H9038 [22OC]
NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (see S. 1480), S12118 [8NO]
NSF: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1046), S7862 [22JY]
Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (see S. 1213; H.R. 2547), S9886 [24SE], H7910 [25SE]
Patent and Trademark Office: improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (see H.R. 812), H627 [25FE]
Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]
Pharmaceuticals: incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (see S. 713), S4106 [7MY]
Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (see S. 1141), S8668 [2SE]
———take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (see H.R. 2568), H8054 [26SE]
Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (see S. 484; H.R. 1883), S2646 [20MR], H3796 [12JN]
———extend breast cancer research programs (see H.R. 1070), H1017 [13MR]
Public Health Service Act: improve research of children's health (see H.R. 1451), H1891 [24AP]
Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H3566 [5JN]
———prohibit cloning of humans (see H.R. 923), H765 [5MR]
———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see S. 368; H.R. 922), S1734 [27FE], H765 [5MR]
Seaborg, Glenn T.: declassification of Atomic Energy Commission journal (see S. 1232), S10055 [26SE]
Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (see S. 929; H.R. 2429), S5927 [18JN], H7008 [8SE]
Space policy: participation in international space station program (see H.R. 1831), H3576 [6JN]
———space station program funding (see H.R. 1423), H1794 [23AP]
Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (see H.R. 1876), H3796 [12JN]
Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see S. 293; H.R. 1169), S1191 [10FE], H1259 [20MR]
———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 355, 405, 1131; H.R. 947), S1553 [25FE], S1979 [5MR], S8532 [31JY], H767 [5MR]
———permanently extend research credit (see S. 1464), S12118 [8NO]
———provide a checkoff on Federal income tax returns for a breast and prostate cancer research fund (see H.R. 209), H145 [9JA]
———treatment of biomedical research funds (see H.R. 1257), H1391 [9AP]
———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (see S. 829), S5253 [3JN]
———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for certain institutions of higher education (see S. 121), S161 [21JA]
Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned inventions (see H.R. 2544), H7910 [25SE]
Tobacco products: 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]
———prevent use by minors, reduce level of addiction, compensate Federal and State governments for tobacco-related illness costs, and enhance biomedical and scientific research (see S. 1492), S12119 [8NO]
Transportation: Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects (see S. 1103; H.R. 2341), S8532 [31JY], H6704 [31JY]
University of Puerto Rico: transfer title to Federal real property and improvements used to operate a center for research on primates (see H.R. 1305), H1439 [10AP]
Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (see S. 91; H.R. 920), S161 [21JA], H724 [4MR]
———increase research and education on the drug DES (see S. 834; H.R. 1788), S5341 [5JN], H3476 [4JN]
———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 1571), H2445 [8MY]
Comparisons
Japanese, European, and U.S. patent laws, H1729 [23AP]
Cost Estimates
Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363): CBO, S5689 [16JN]
Declarations
Toward enhanced ocean security into the third millenium, H3885 [18JN]
Explanations
Higher Education Bond Parity Act (S. 121), S502 [21JA]
Letters
Accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women: Senator Specter, S2226 [13MR]
Advanced Technology Program: Christopher G. Caine, IBM, H7812 [24SE]
Extend research and development tax credit: several Members of Congress, S1570 [25FE]
FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization: Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on Science (House), H1947 [29AP]
———Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1947 [29AP]
Human fetal tissue transplantation research practices relative to Parkinson's Disease research: Joan I. Samuelson, Parkinson's Action Network, S8774, S8777 [4SE]
Issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research: Marvin T. Runyon, Jr., Postmaster General, S7666 [17JY]
National Cancer Institute position on guidelines for breast cancer screening of certain women: Senator Boxer, S933 [4FE]
National Fund for Health Research: Albert H. Owens, Jr., National Coalition for Cancer Research, S6329 [25JN]
———Christopher Reeve, S2947 [9AP]
———Daniel Perry, Alliance for Aging Research, S6329 [25JN]
———Donald S. Coffey, American Association for Cancer Research, Inc., S6328 [25JN]
———Herbert Pardes, Columbia University, S6329 [25JN]
———Ivan Diamond, Research Society on Alcoholism, S6329 [25JN]
———Joan I. Samuelson, Parkinson's Action Network, S6328 [25JN]
———Lydia Lewis, Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association, S6330 [25JN]
———Robert L. Balster, College on Problems of Drug Dependence, Inc., S6329 [25JN]
———Sandra H. Kownacki, Autism Society of America, S6330 [25JN]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funding: B. Waine Kong, Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., S8696 [3SE]
———Charles Christmas, Mended Heart, Inc., S8696 [3SE]
———Martha Hill, American Heart Association, S8696 [3SE]
———Renee Smith, National Coalition for Heart and Stroke Research, S8696 [3SE]
NIH clinical research programs: Jeffrey Kern, American Federation for Medical Research, E2318 [10NO]
———several health organizations, E2317 [10NO]
Ocean Act: William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, S12701 [13NO]
Parkinson's disease research programs: A. Dale Severance, S2918 [9AP]
———Barbara Blake-Krebs, S2918 [9AP]
———Barbara Schirloff, S2919 [9AP]
———Elizabeth Southwood, S2919 [9AP]
———Erwin B. Montgomery, Jr., and Cynthia A. Holmes, University of Arizona, S2920 [9AP]
———J. William Langston, Parkinson's Institute, S2919 [9AP]
———Margaret Tuchman, S2920 [9AP]
———Maryhelen Davila, S2917 [9AP]
———Nancy Martone, S2918 [9AP]
———Paul M. Carvey, S2919 [9AP]
———Stephen Tobriner, S2918 [9AP]
———Sue N. Elkind, S2918 [9AP]
Tribute to Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher: William D. Smith, E316 [26FE]
Zebra mussel infestation research funding: Committee on Science (House), H3874 [18JN]
Lists
Cosponsors of H.R. 407, Breast-Cancer Research Stamp Act, S4242 [8MY]
Supporters of S. 726, Breast-Cancer Research Stamp Act, S4242 [8MY]
Messages
Human Cloning Prohibition: President Clinton, S5412 [9JN], H3638 [10JN]
Progress in Science and Technology: President Clinton, S2900 [9AP], H1366 [9AP]
U.S. Arctic Research Plan: President Clinton, S8260 [29JY], H6025 [29JY]
Obituaries
Eugene Shoemaker Dies—Discovered Giant Comet, E1508 [24JY]
NASA Mourns Dr. Jurgen H. Rahe—Solar System Exploration Science Program Director, E1509 [24JY]
Outlines
National Institute for the Environment establishment (H.R. 2914), E2254 [8NO]
Papers
Microgravity Research and Exploration: NASA, S7760-S7762 [21JY]
Proclamations
International Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: Representative McHale, E893 [12MY]
Proposals
Facilitation of strong encryption methods for privacy and security, S4685 [19MY]
Remarks in House
Abbot Laboratories: Intellectual Property Law Association and National Intellectual Property Owners Association Inventors of the Year award recipient, E1397 [10JY]
African Americans: Presidential apology for Tuskegee syphilis study participants, E961 [19MY]
Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), H10384, H10385 [8NO]
———reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs (H.R. 2534), H10354-H10371, H10384 [8NO], E2287 [9NO]
———understand and control wheat and barley diseases caused by Fusarium graminearum and related fungi (H.R. 2168), E1429 [15JY]
Agriculture Research Service: conveyance of Pecan Genetics and Improvement Research Laboratory to Texas A&M University, H5445, H5446 [17JY]
AID: Sustainable Desert Development Program funding, H6358, H6359 [30JY]
Army: Manpower and Personnel Integration Program funding, H8269-H8271 [1OC]
Arthritis Awareness Month: observance, E1032 [22MY]
Atlantis (vessel): tribute to oceanographic research ship, E1198 [12JN]
Bissell, Mina: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award recipient, E673 [16AP]
Black Archives, History, and Research Foundation of South Florida Inc.: anniversary, E2148 [30OC]
Budget: allocation of funds, H2434-H2440 [8MY]
Buy American Act: compliance, H3879, H3886 [18JN]
California Urban Environmental Research and Education Center: continuation of operations (H.R. 1576), E889 [8MY]
Cancer Institute of New Jersey: designation as National Cancer Institute clinical cancer center, E596 [8AP]
Centers for Disease Control: pfiesteria research funding, H7235-H7237 [11SE]
City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA: tribute, E2372 [13NO]
Cleveland, OH: tribute to NASA's Lewis Research Center, E2220 [7NO]
Clovis, CA: tribute to Clovis Unified School District Center and Fresno Unified School District for Advanced Research and Technology, E624 [10AP], E811 [1MY]
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service: agricultural research project funding at Auburn University dealing with forestry and water quality, H5447 [17JY]
Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (H.R. 2652), E2000 [9OC]
Crime: juvenile justice block grants programs funding, H7906 [25SE]
———juvenile justice block grants programs funding through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7811-H7815 [24SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Children's National Research Center funding, H5727 [24JY]
Dept. of Defense: breast cancer research funding, H5937, H5949, H5950 [29JY], H7848 [25SE]
———Comanche Helicopter Program funding, H4212 [23JN]
———conduct pilot program to determine if hydrocarbon fuels can be tagged for analysis and identification, H5940 [29JY]
———Dragonfly Helicopter Program funding, E1639 [3SE]
———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information, H5968, H5969 [29JY]
———proposal to transfer submarine Advanced Sensor Application Program to the Navy, H4985 [9JY]
Dept. of Education: programs and funding, H1030-H1034 [17MR]
Dept. of Energy: aluminum matrix composites technology in electrical cables funding, H5797 [25JY]
———Automotive Fuel Cell Research and Development Program funding, H5076 [10JY]
———Clean Coal Technology Program funding, H5119-H5123 [10JY]
———extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363), H1943-H1946 [29AP]
———funding, E2385 [13NO]
———solar energy research and technology funding, E1565 [31JY]
Dept. of HHS: funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, H7324 [16SE]
Dept. of State: science and technology agreements with foreign countries, H7896 [25SE]
Dept. of Transportation: authorizing appropriations for surface transportation research and development (H.R. 860), E343 [27FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: medical, prosthetic, and Gulf War Syndrome research funding, H5277-H5290 [15JY]
Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (H. Res. 40), E214, E216 [11FE]
———AIDS research funding, H2755, H2756 [15MY]
———autism research funding, E1123 [5JN]
———ban use of certain radiopaque dyes in myelograms relative to arachnoiditis prevention (H.R. 738), E226 [12FE]
———diabetes research funding, H6862 [4SE]
———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), H5521-H5526, H5565 [22JY], E1482, E1501 [23JY]
———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (H.R. 2545), E1854 [25SE]
———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (H.R. 2009), H4228 [24JN], E1298 [23JN]
———ovarian cancer research programs (H.R. 953), E390 [5MR]
———prostate cancer research funding, E1568 [31JY]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (H.R. 1260), E616 [9AP]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (H.R. 1398), E711 [17AP]
Drugs: manufacturers' patent exclusivity, E2120 [29OC]
———prohibit funding for studies on the legalization or medicinal use of certain controlled substances, H8022, H8023 [26SE]
———prohibit study for legalization of medicinal use of marijuana, H2773, H2774 [15MY]
Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (H.R. 2749), E2119 [29OC]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (H.R. 678), H411 [11FE]
Education: national policy to improve system, H1030-H1034 [17MR]
Einhorn, Lawrence H.: International Center (organization) International Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2372 [13NO]
Elkind, Mortimer: Dept. of Energy Enrico Fermi Award recipient, E1528 [25JY]
EPA: recommended measures relative to air quality standards, H2616 [14MY]
FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), H1946 [29AP], E623 [10AP]
———authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), consideration (H. Res. 125), H1803, H1804 [24AP]
———eligibility of historically black colleges and universities and hispanic service institutions for FAA Research Grants Program, H1950 [29AP]
———testing and evaluation of infrared heating technology for deicing commercial aircraft, H5633 [23JY]
FDA: facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices, E83 [9JA]
FEMA: windstorm simulation center funding, H5318 [16JY]
Fort Lauderdale, FL: Melaleuca Research and Quarantine Facility funding, H5374 [16JY]
GAO: release of report relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict, H3811 [17JN]
Goldsby, Jon C.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]
Great Lakes: zebra mussel infestation research funding, H3875, H3876, H3878-H3880 [18JN]
Griffin, GA: relocation of Dept. of Agriculture experiment station, H5374 [16JY]
Health: biomedical research funding (H. Res. 83), E454 [12MR]
———Dept. of Defense/Dept. of Veterans Affairs Cooperative Medical Research Program funding, H5939, H5940 [29JY]
———establish code of fair information practices (H.R. 52), E30 [7JA]
———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (H.R. 2565), H8986 [22OC]
———expand research relative to environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (H.R. 1413), E721 [23AP]
———improve health care services for women, H1960-H1968 [29AP], E806 [30AP]
———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers, E2015 [21OC]
———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (H.R. 872), H1293 [8AP]
———research and education programs on menopause and related conditions (H.R. 832), E300 [25FE]
———research on oyster diseases and oyster-related human health risks, H3886 [18JN]
Health care professionals: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (H.R. 2250), E1512 [24JY]
Hicks, Yolanda R.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]
Horticulture: plant genetic conservation program funding (H.R. 570), E180 [6FE]
Houston, TX: tribute to Center for AIDS, E274 [13FE]
Imation Corp.: EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award recipient, E1664 [4SE]
Indian Health Service: diabetes research funding, H9531 [24OC]
Institute for Environmental and Human Health: funding, H7848 [25SE]
International Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day: observance, H2569, H2570 [13MY], H2617 [14MY], E893 [12MY]
Kankam, Mark D.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]
Loeb, Valeria: tribute to research efforts relative to effects of global warming on Antarctic regions, E1673 [5SE]
Madera, CA; tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School soil research project, E1272 [19JN]
Mises, Ludwig von: discovery of manuscripts of Austrian economist, H740 [5MR]
Moorefield, James M.: American College of Radiology Gold Medal recipient, E1632 [3SE]
Motor vehicles: development of dependable, high powered, and economical engines for use in military vehicles, H4210 [23JN]
NASA: continued operation of the midcourse space experiment satellite, H5326 [16JY]
———Human Space Flight Program funding, H5319, H5320, H5323, H5345 [16JY]
———improve wind tunnel facilities, H1825, H1834 [24AP]
———launch of Cassini space probe to explore Saturn, H7722-H7724 [23SE]
———Mission to Planet Earth Program funding, E1458 [17JY]
———tribute, H5495 [22JY], E322 [26FE], E1490 [23JY]
———tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission, H5137 [11JY], H5449 [17JY], H5823 [25JY]
———tribute to Lewis Research Center, E1553 [29JY], E1571 [31JY], E1622, E1625 [1AU]
———tribute to U.S. Space Foundation Space Technology Hall of Fame inductees, E1303 [24JN]
National Cancer Institute: proton beam facility funding, H6997, H6998 [8SE]
National Center for Construction Education and Research: tribute, E2037 [21OC]
National Chemistry Week: observance, E2218 [7NO]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases, H1967 [29AP]
National Institute for Electromedical Information: anniversary, E586 [8AP]
National Institute for the Environment: establish (H.R. 2914), E2254 [8NO]
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: reading education research funding, H6886 [4SE]
National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3872-H3889 [18JN], E1266, E1269 [19JN]
———reauthorization (H.R. 437), consideration (H. Res. 164), H3871, H3872 [18JN]
———reauthorization (S. 927), H10794 [13NO]
NIH: establish National Fund for Health Research, H4695 [26JN]
———funding, H6864 [4SE]
———improve and expand clinical research programs (H.R. 3001), E2317, E2319 [10NO]
NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, H7886-H7889 [25SE]
———funding, H8242 [30SE], H10936 [13NO]
NOAA: anniversary of Commissioned Corps, E1731 [11SE]
———Climate Research Program funding, H7785 [24SE]
———non-point source pollution control programs funding, H7892-H7896 [25SE]
———pfiesteria piscicida research funding, H7790 [24SE], H7892-H7896 [25SE], E1876 [26SE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Robert F. Curl and Richard E. Smalley for chemistry, E382 [5MR]
———recognition of William D. Phillips for physics, H9546 [24OC], H9567 [28OC]
NSF: donation of surplus computers and research equipment to elementary and secondary schools, H1818 [24AP]
———funding relative to awarding of grants, H5322-H5325 [16JY]
———U.S. Man and Biosphere Program funding, H1814-H1818 [24AP]
Nuclear energy: pyroprocessing technology research funding, H5766-H5770 [24JY]
Oak Ridge, TN: dedication of Marilyn Lloyd Environmental and Life Sciences Complex, E1948 [7OC]
Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (H.R. 2547), E1866 [25SE]
Office of U.S. Trade Representative: increase funding to research and study laws affected by trade negotiations, H7870-H7877 [25SE]
Orange County, CA: tribute to American Cancer Society `Relay for Life', E1155 [10JN]
Patent and Trademark Office: improve the integrity of patent system and ensure the validity of U.S. patents (H.R. 812), H742 [5MR], H790 [6MR], H1371-H1374 [9AP], H1444-H1449 [14AP]
———limit publication of all patent applications until two substantive actions have been filed, H1723-H1731 [23AP]
Patents: restore term of patent protection and retain confidentiality relative to the publication of patent applications (H.R. 811), H595, H620-H624 [25FE], H682 [27FE], H742 [5MR], H790 [6MR], H1371-H1374 [9AP], H1444-H1449 [14AP]
———restore the proper term of patent protection, H445-H450 [11FE]
Perez-Davis, Maria E.: NASA Fellowship Program award recipient, E1345 [27JN]
Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, E845 [6MY]
Power resources: fossil energy research and development funding, H5123-H5126 [10JY]
———take into account newly developed renewable energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle acquisition incentives (H.R. 2568), H8025 [26SE], H8267 [1OC], E1909 [2OC]
Public Health Service: extend breast cancer research programs (H.R. 1070), E2106 [28OC]
San Mateo County, CA: research, development, and commercialization of bioscience technology industry, E2194 [7NO]
Sandwell, David: tribute to efforts relative to global mapping, H9567 [28OC]
Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, H3353 [4JN], H5235-H5244 [15JY], H5938, H5968 [29JY], H6827-H6829 [4SE]
———prohibit cloning of humans (H.R. 923), H713 [4MR]
———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research, H3724 [12JN]
———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (H.R. 922), H713 [4MR]
Sea Grant International Program: funding, H3884, H3886 [18JN]
Shafter, CA: tribute to Shafter Cotton Research Center, E1806 [18SE]
Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend, E1916 [2OC]
———extend (H.R. 2429), H8080, H8081 [29SE], E1686 [8SE], E1936 [6OC]
Smith, William H.F.: tribute to efforts relative to global mapping, H9567 [28OC]
Space policy: Russian participation in space station program, H1822, H1823, H1844, H1845 [24AP]
———space station program funding, H1370 [9AP], H1819-H1843 [24AP], H5249, H5261, H5263 [15JY], H5321 [16JY], H5822 [25JY], H7823 [24SE], H8668, H8681 [8OC]
Syracuse, NY: tribute to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure 5K walk/run, E894 [12MY]
Tariff: scientific instruments and apparatus (H.R. 1876), E1196 [12JN]
Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (H.R. 1169), E550 [21MR]
———extend research and development tax credit (H.R. 947), E380 [5MR]
Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned inventions (H.R. 2544), E1851, E1867 [25SE]
Tobacco products: prevent use by minors, reduce addiction levels, compensate Federal and State Governments for health costs, and enhance investments in biomedical and basic scientific research (H.R. 3028), E2376 [13NO]
Transportation: Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects (H.R. 2341), E1960 [7OC]
U.N.: World Heritage Program funding, H3353 [4JN], H5235-H5244 [15JY]
U.S. Man and Biosphere Program: congressional oversight, H8549-H8551 [7OC]
University of Texas: anniversary of Health Science Center, E1976 [8OC]
Veterans: funding of certain medical research relative to illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict, H2618 [14MY], H2750 [15MY], H6966 [8SE], H7145 [10SE], H7202 [11SE], H7484 [17SE], E1711 [10SE], E1808 [18SE]
———priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, H4161-H4166 [23JN], H4894 [8JY]
Waterford, NY: anniversary of General Electric Co., silicone production plant, E1710 [10SE]
Weather: El Nino research funding, H7891 [25SE]
Weizmann Institute for Science: tribute, E1508 [24JY]
Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (H.R. 920), E365 [4MR]
———increase research and education on the drug DES (H.R. 1788), E1117 [4JN]
———research health risks posed by the presence of certain additives and synthetic fibers in tampons and similar products (H.R. 2900), E2236 [8NO]
———research programs relative to HIV and AIDS (H.R. 1571), E873 [8MY]
———temporomandibular jaw disorder research and treatment funding, H1967 [29AP]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: dairy and livestock research funding, S11375 [29OC]
———ensure that federally funded research and education address high-priority concerns with national multistate significance (S. 1150), S11373-S11376 [29OC], S11489, S11490, S11493 [30OC]
———food, animal, and plant genome research strategy, S11374, S11375 [29OC]
———improve honey research, promotion, and consumer information programs (S. 1538), S12596 [13NO]
———increase emphasis on and disseminate results of agricultural research projects relative to precision agriculture (S. 485), S2649 [20MR]
———precision agriculture research funding, S11375 [29OC]
———research programs funding, S7895 [23JY]
American Nuclear Society: tribute to award recipients from Argonne National Laboratory-West, S5465 [10JN]
Appropriations: electrochromic research funding, S9612 [18SE]
———increase the amount authorized for basic science and medical research (S. 124), S509 [21JA], S686 [23JA]
———increase the amount authorized for basic scientific, medical, and pre-competitive engineering research (S. 1305), S10952-S10954 [22OC]
———science and technology funding, S12644 [13NO]
Aquaculture: establish a national development and research policy (S. 1080), S8266, S8269 [29JY]
Atlanta, GA: tribute to Lauren's Run fundraiser for Lauren Zagoria Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship at City of Hope National Medical Center, S4389 [13MY]
Barr, Pat: tribute to efforts relative to breast cancer research, S10816 [9OC]
Bell Laboratories: tribute to anniversary of the transistor, S4399 [13MY]
Business and industry: require industry cost-sharing for the construction of federally-funded research facilities (S. 199), S651 [22JA]
Cancer Research Trust Fund: establish relative to biomedical research (S. 728), S4243 [8MY]
Center for Advanced Simulation and Technology: funding, S11444 [30OC]
Centers for Disease Control: National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funding, S9111 [11SE]
Chemistry Week: observance, S11568 [31OC]
Computers: assure the integrity of information, transportation and telecommunications upon the arrival of the year 2000 (S. 1218), S9896 [24SE]
———ensure high-speed Internet access for university research, S12648 [13NO]
———establish a commission on the problem with differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (S. 22), S367 [21JA], S1411 [13FE], S1579 [25FE], S5268 [3JN], S5376 [5JN], S7222 [10JY], S9433 [16SE], S9981 [25SE], S12189 [8NO], S12636 [13NO]
Congressional Research Service: tribute to language services section for efforts relative to investigation of assets of European Jews in Swiss banks after World War II, S5548 [11JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: funding for fusarium head blight and vomitoxin research, S11398 [30OC]
———research programs funding, S7934 [23JY]
Dept. of Commerce: Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Technology funding, S8220 [29JY]
Dept. of Defense: Air Force Reentry Vehicle Applications Program funding, S7202, S7203 [10JY]
———chemical and biological weapons research funding, S7739 [17JY]
———Chiropractic Health Care Demonstration Project extension, S6976 [8JY], S7254 [11JY]
———Cooperative Research Program funding, S7273 [11JY]
———Dual-Use Applications Program funding, S4193 [8MY]
———Explosive Demilitarization Technology Program funding, S7267 [11JY], S7406 [14JY]
———federally funded research and development centers funding, S12532 [13NO]
———increase Navy and Air Force flying hours funding through reductions in Space-Based Laser Program funding, S7179-S7182, S7186-S7189 [10JY], S7231-S7233 [11JY]
———joint service core research program to develop a prototype hybrid integrated sensor array for chemical and biological point detection, S7405 [14JY]
———Picatinny Arsenal software engineering center funding, S7821 [22JY]
———require study of alternative chemical weapons disposal methods, S6985, S6986 [8JY], S7431 [15JY]
———research and development programs funding, S7446 [15JY]
Dept. of Energy: Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research funding, S7478 [15JY]
———extension of Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (H.R. 363), S5689 [16JN], S6048 [20JN]
———Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory funding, S3096 [14AP]
———solar and renewable energy funding, S7478 [15JY]
———Technology Development Program funding, S11816 [6NO]
Dept. of HHS: conduct an ongoing study of the health consequences of nuclear weapons tests (S. 1524), S12508 [12NO]
———employment opportunities for women scientists (S. 487), S2651 [20MR]
———funding to prevent E. coli in cattle, enhance safe food handling practices, and improve treatment for related diseases in humans, S8908 [8SE], S9058, S9063, S9064 [10SE], S9109 [11SE]
———radioactive iodine-133 related thyroid cancer study funding, S9110 [11SE]
———State AIDS drug assistance programs funding, S9109, S9114, S9115 [11SE]
Dept. of Justice: Violence Institute funding, S8081 [24JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establishment of breast cancer detection programs, S12494 [10NO]
Diseases: accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women, S2225, S2226 [13MR]
———accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. 90), S470 [21JA]
———accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. Res. 47), S928-S934, S936 [4FE], S1016 [5FE]
———accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for certain women (S. Res. 47), unanimous-consent agreement, S921 [4FE]
———increase funding for breast cancer research (S. 67), S447 [21JA]
———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research, S7661-S7666 [17JY]
———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1585), S7969 [23JY], S8040, S8041 [24JY]
———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (S. 726), S4241 [8MY]
———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (S. 1389), S11874 [6NO]
———provide inclusive information service relative to certain diseases (S. 87), S470, S471 [21JA]
———provide information relative to prostate cancer screening and drug treatments and expand research programs (S. 902), S5620 [12JN]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (S. 535), S2917 [9AP]
District of Columbia: tribute to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure 5K walk/run, S5379 [5JN]
Ecology and environment: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (S. 1322), S11290 [28OC]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (S. 299), S1232 [11FE]
EPA: airborne particulate matter research funding, S10740, S10741, S10751 [9OC]
———particulate matter research funding, S7845, S7846 [22JY]
FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1271), S11567 [31OC], S12693, S12694 [13NO]
FDA: facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices, S9721 [19SE]
———facilitate the development and approval process for medical devices (S. 870), S5460 [10JN]
———revise drug approval process, S7992 [24JY], S8205 [28JY]
Federal Highway Administration: assist Michigan with advanced carbon and glass composites as reinforcements for concrete project, S8254 [29JY]
Forest Service: Intermountain and Rocky Mountain Research Stations consolidation, S9620 [18SE]
Fort Irwin, CA: Army Task Force XXI warfighting experiment, S3114-S3116 [14AP]
Government: availability of Government studies and research data, S7763 [21JY]
Government regulations: provide protections to human subjects of research (S. 193), S645-S648 [22JA]
Health: biomedical research funding (S. Res. 15), S563 [21JA], S630 [22JA]
———clinical trial on digital mammography funding (S. 1229), S10062 [26SE]
———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), S2129-S2131 [11MR], S5468, S5469, S5472, S5477-S5480 [10JN], S5502, S5546 [11JN], S5584-S5589 [12JN], S10870 [21OC]
———develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (S. 419), unanimous-consent agreement, S5557 [12JN]
———establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (S. 1219), S9969, S9970 [25SE]
———expanded research relative to the environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer, S4191 [8MY]
———expanded research relative to the environmental and genetic susceptibilities for breast cancer (S. 631), S3550 [23AP]
———human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, S8717-S8720 [3SE], S8772-S8778, S8780, S8781 [4SE]
———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 364), S1672-S1676 [26FE], S6381 [25JN]
———liability protection for suppliers of raw material and component parts to medical device manufacturers (S. 966), S6499 [26JN]
———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (S. 422), S2140-S2142 [11MR]
———permit individuals to continue health plan coverage during participation in approved clinical studies (S. 88), S470 [21JA]
———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and expand Federal research programs on osteoporosis and related bone diseases (S. 1536), S12593 [13NO]
———research and services aimed at the prevention and cessation of prenatal and postnatal smoking (S. 938), S6000-S6002 [19JN]
Health care facilities: exempt physician office laboratories from clinical laboratory requirements (S. 1068), S8153 [25JY]
Huntsville, AL: anniversary of Army Space and Missile Defense team, S4765 [20MY]
Hydrogen Future Act: extend authorization (S. 965), S6498 [26JN], S9435 [16SE]
INS: study on sponsorship patterns under former immigration law, S2639 [20MR]
Insects: establish advisory board on control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants (S. 932), S5929 [18JN]
Kamen, Dean: National Academy of Engineers inductee, S10997 [22OC]
Library of Congress: tribute to the Global Legal Information Network, S11860 [6NO]
March of Dimes (organization): observance of Campaign for Healthier Babies Month, S10870 [21OC]
Medicare: demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (S. 381), S1761, S1762 [27FE], S2295 [13MR]
Mining and mineral resources: coal mine methane program funding, S9611, S9612 [18SE]
Motor vehicles: child-size crash test dummy development funding, S8251 [29JY]
NASA: funding, S7756-S7763 [21JY]
———tribute, S7702 [17JY]
———tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (H. Con. Res. 111), S7702 [17JY]
National Cancer Institute: increase funding for breast cancer research, S9110, S9111 [11SE]
———increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (S. 86), S470 [21JA]
National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (S. 231), S815 [29JA], S7317 [11JY]
National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish (S. 1030), S7716 [17JY]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate activities on women's diseases (S. 349), S1556 [25FE]
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging: establish (S. 990), S6918 [7JY]
National Institute of Justice: conduct study on gun lock standards (S. 534), S2916 [9AP]
National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer's research funding, S9112 [11SE]
National Panel on Early Reading Research and Effective Reading Instruction: establish (S. 939), S6002 [19JN]
National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (S. 927), S5872-S5874 [17JN], S12516-S12519 [13NO]
Native Americans: diabetes research funding, S12090, S12091 [8NO]
NIH: biomedical research funding, S4861-S4868 [21MY], S4962-S4968, S4993 [22MY], S5035, S5036 [23MY]
———child abuse and neglect report, S8627 [31JY]
———conduct study relative to effects of perchlorate on humans, S8903, S8909 [8SE]
———establish National Fund for Health Research, S6153-S6155 [24JN], S6293, S6328 [25JN], S6687, S6688 [27JN]
———establish National Fund for Health Research (S. 441), S2282 [13MR], S2947 [9AP], S4964 [22MY]
———establish research and training programs for Parkinson's disease, S8711-S8720 [3SE], S9013 [9SE]
———funding, S8693 [3SE], S12085 [8NO]
———funding for studies on breast cancer relative to environmental factors, S3717 [25AP]
———infectious diseases research funding, S12093 [8NO]
———osteoporosis prevention and treatment programs funding, S9111, S9112 [11SE]
———require congressional report on research policies, S8715-S8717 [3SE]
NIST: Advanced Technology Program funding, S8011-S8019, S8021, S8024 [24JY]
———wind research funding, S8078 [24JY]
NOAA: authorizing appropriations relative to the eradication and control of harmful algal blooms and other aquatic toxins (S. 1480), S12145 [8NO]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Robert F. Curl and Richard E. Smalley for chemistry, S2273 [13MR]
NSF: authorizing appropriations (S. 1046), S7864 [22JY]
———plant genome research funding, S7846, S7847 [22JY]
Nuclear energy: research funding, S7479 [15JY]
Nuclear weapons: ensure that the President and Congress receive unencumbered advice relative to the safety, security, and reliability of stockpile, S6989 [8JY]
Oak Ridge, TN: designate Y-12 Plant as National Prototype Center, S7266 [11JY]
Ocean County, NJ: funding for research relative to childhood cancer, S4202 [8MY]
Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy, S12516 [13NO]
———develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities policy (S. 1213), S9888-S9893 [24SE], S12697-S12704 [13NO]
Pharmaceuticals: establish financial incentives for testing the safety of drugs on children, S9823 [24SE]
———incentives for testing the safety of drugs for use by children (S. 713), S4276, S4281 [9MY]
Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems for awards at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, S3918 [1MY]
Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and operators (S. 1141), S8669 [2SE]
———gas utilization projects funding, S9609, S9610 [18SE]
———research and development of hydropower turbine designs, S7538 [16JY]
Public Health Service: establish pediatric research initiative (S. 484), S2648, S2649 [20MR]
———extend breast cancer research programs, S4191 [8MY]
Raton Technology Research (business): tribute to participation in Federal public-private partnership programs, S9527 [17SE]
Russell, George and Jane: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Award recipients, S4914 [21MY]
Science: authorize U.S. Man and Biosphere Program, S9615 [18SE]
———Federal research initiatives, S2729 [20MR]
———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (S. 368), S1734 [27FE]
Seaborg, Glenn T.: declassification of Atomic Energy Commission journal (S. 1232), S10065 [26SE]
Seitz, Frederick: Smithsonian Institution Joseph Henry Medal recipient, S12196 [8NO]
Small Business Technology Transfer Program: extend (S. 929), S5927 [18JN]
Space policy: space station program funding, S7804-S7809, S7833, S7836-S7843, S7849 [22JY], S8004 [24JY]
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: tribute to Race for the Cure 5K Walk/Run, S5884 [17JN]
Taxation: credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (S. 293), S1191 [10FE]
———extend research and development tax credit, S1801 [28FE]
———extend research and development tax credit (S. 1131), S8596 [31JY]
———extend research and development tax credit (S. 355), S1569 [25FE]
———extend research and development tax credit (S. 405), S1991-S1993-S1995 [5MR]
———permanently extend research credit (S. 1464), S12131 [8NO]
———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (S. 829), S5259 [3JN]
———treatment of tax-exempt bonds for certain institutions of higher education (S. 121), S499 [21JA]
Tobacco products: prevent use by minors, reduce level of addiction, compensate Federal and State governments for tobacco-related illness costs, and enhance biomedical and scientific research (S. 1492), S12163-S12179 [8NO]
Transportation: Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects, S10844, S10845 [20OC]
———Federal participation in magnetic levitation transportation technology projects (S. 1103), S8563 [31JY]
Underhill Center, VT: tribute to Proctor Maple Research Center, S9432 [16SE]
University of Vermont: funding for research work on Lake Champlain environmental issues, S12517 [13NO]
Veterans: priority health care to individuals who served during the Persian Gulf Conflict, S7049, S7050 [9JY], S7253 [11JY], S7447 [15JY]
Weapons: restrictions on use of human tests subjects in biological and chemical weapons research, S7262 [11JY]
West Valley, NY: tribute to development of vitrification process for storage of nuclear waste, S5467 [10JN]
Women: establish offices of women's health within certain Federal agencies (S. 91), S470 [21JA]
———increase research and education on the drug DES (S. 834), S5345 [5JN]
Reports
Accurate Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening for Certain Women: Senator Specter, S2226-S2230 [13MR]
Bioscience in San Mateo County—An Industry Study: Bay Area Bioscience Center and San Mateo County Economic Development Association, E2194 [7NO]
Impact of the President's Fiscal Year 1998 Budget Request for a $28 Million Cut in VA Research, H5281 [15JY]
NASA Lewis Research Center: Congressional Research Service, E1553 [29JY], E1571 [31JY], E1622, E1625 [1AU]
Success for All and Roots & Wings Programs: Johns Hopkins University, H6872 [4SE], H7156 [10SE]
———Robert E. Slavin, Nancy A. Madden, and Barbara A. Wasik, H6873-H6880 [4SE], H7157-H7163 [10SE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 125) (H. Rept. 105-70), H1793 [23AP]
Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Civilian Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H3658 [10JN]
———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H1793 [23AP]
Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]
———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 363) (S. Rept. 105-27), S5595 [12JN]
———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]
Ensure That Federally Funded Agriculture Research and Education Programs Address High-Priority Concerns With National Multistate Significance: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 105-73), S8870 [5SE]
EPA Appropriations for Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H4833 [26JN]
EPA Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H2873 [16MY]
FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Programs Authorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1271) (H. Rept. 105-61), H1714 [21AP]
Hydrogen Future Act Authorization Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 965) (S. Rept. 105-69), S8668 [2SE]
National Cave and Karst Research Institute: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 231) (S. Rept. 105-37), S6496 [26JN]
Nomination of Arthur Bienenstock To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S11667 [4NO]
Nomination of Duncan T. Moore To Be Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S11667 [4NO]
Nomination of Raymond G. Kammer To Be Director of NIST: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S11667 [4NO]
NSF Appropriations: Committee on Labor and Human Resources (Senate) (S. 1046) (S. Rept. 105-110), S10858 [20OC]
Ocean Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1213) (S. Rept. 105-151), S12118 [8NO]
Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 927) (S. Rept. 105-150), S12118 [8NO]
Pfiesteria Research Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1219) (S. Rept. 105-132), S11666 [4NO]
Prohibit Federal Funding for Human Cloning Research: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 922) (H. Rept. 105-239), H6714 [1AU]
Small Business Technology Transfer Program Extension: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2429) (H. Rept. 105-259), H7728 [23SE]
Reports to constituents
Hamilton, Representative: Early Childhood Development and Learning, E998 [21MY]
———Hello Dolly—The Debate Over Cloning, E607 [9AP]
———Progress in the War on Cancer, E235 [12FE]
———Setting Funding Priorities for Medical Research, E2047 [22OC]
Rulings of the Chair
National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (H.R. 437), H3888 [18JN]
Statements
Market Adviser—Scab Losses Severe: George Flaskerud, North Dakota State University, S11490 [30OC]
Tribute to James M. Moorefield: Christopher M. Rose and Frederick R. Margolin, E1632 [3SE]
Summaries
Medicare Cancer Clinical Trial Coverage Act (S. 381), S1762 [27FE]
National Center for Bioengineering Research (S. 1030), S7717 [17JY]
Testimonies
Biomedical Research Funding Relative to Market Exclusivity: Scott Hallquist, Immunex Corp., E2120 [29OC]
Reading Development and Disorders Research: Duane Alexander, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, S6003 [19JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 125, consideration of H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1803 [24AP]
H. Res. 164, consideration of H.R. 437, National Sea Grant College Program reauthorization, H3871 [18JN]
H.R. 363, Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program extension, H1943 [29AP]
H.R. 1140, Long Island Drinking Water Protection Act, S8668 [2SE]
H.R. 1271, FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization, H1949 [29AP]
H.R. 1585, Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act, H5521 [22JY]
H.R. 2534, reform, extend, and repeal certain agricultural research, extension, and education programs, H10354-H10366 [8NO]
H.R. 2544, Technology Transfer Commercialization Act, E1868 [25SE]
S. 121, Higher Education Bond Parity Act, S501 [21JA]
S. 124, National Research Investment Act, S686 [23JA]
S. 231, establish National Cave and Karst Research Institute, S7317 [11JY]
S. 293, tax credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions, S1192 [10FE]
S. 299, Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act, S1232 [11FE]
S. 349, Women's Cardiovascular Diseases Research and Prevention Act, S1557 [25FE]
S. 355, extend research and development tax credit, S1570 [25FE]
S. 364, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, S1673-S1675 [26FE]
S. 381, Medicare Cancer Clinical Trial Coverage Act, S1761 [27FE]
S. 405, extend research and development tax credit, S1993 [5MR]
S. 419, Birth Defects Prevention Act, S2131 [11MR]
S. 534, Handgun Safety Act, S2916 [9AP]
S. 631, New Jersey Women's Environmental Health Act, S3551 [23AP]
S. 726, Breast-Cancer Research Stamp Act, S4241 [8MY]
S. 829, Clean-Fuel Vehicle Act, S5259 [3JN]
S. 834, increase research and education on the drug DES, S5346 [5JN]
S. 870, Medical Technology, Public Health, and Innovation Act, S5461-S5463 [10JN]
S. 902, Prostate Testing Full Information Act, S5621 [12JN]
S. 927, Ocean and Coastal Research Revitalization Act, S5872 [17JN]
S. 929, Small Business Technology Transfer Act, S5928 [18JN]
S. 939, Successful Reading Research and Instruction Act, S6002 [19JN]
S. 965, Hydrogen Future Act authorization extension, S9435 [16SE]
S. 966, Biomaterials Access Assurance Act, S6499-S6502 [26JN]
S. 1030, National Center for Bioengineering Research, S7717 [17JY]
S. 1080, National Aquaculture Development, Research, and Promotion Act, S8267 [29JY]
S. 1103, Magnetic Levitation Transportation Technology Deployment Act, S8564 [31JY]
S. 1150, Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act, S11376-S11388 [29OC]
S. 1213, Ocean Act, S9890-S9892 [24SE], S12697-S12700, S12702-S12704 [13NO]
S. 1218, Millennium Act, S9896 [24SE]
S. 1219, Pfiesteria Research Act, S9970 [25SE]
S. 1232, declassification of Atomic Energy Commission journal of Glenn T. Seaborg, S10066 [26SE]
S. 1322, establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges, S11291 [28OC]
S. 1464, permanently extend research tax credit, S12132 [8NO]
S. 1480, Harmful Algal Bloom Research and Control Act, S12145 [8NO]
S. 1492, Healthy and Smoke Free Children Act, S12164-S12178 [8NO]
S. 1524, require the Dept. of HHS to conduct an ongoing study of the health consequences of nuclear weapons tests, S12508 [12NO]
S. 1536, Early Detection and Prevention of Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Act, S12593-S12595 [13NO]
S. Res. 15, biomedical research funding, S563 [21JA]
S. Res. 47, accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening of certain women, S937, S970 [4FE]
Tributes
Edison, Thomas A., E232 [12FE]