[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
BENNETT, ROBERT F. (a Senator from Utah)
Addresses
Year 2000 Computer Problem: by, S8413-S8415 [16JY]
Amendments
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (S. Con.
Res. 86), S2931 [1AP], S2994 [1AP]
Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of
Federal credit unions (H.R. 1151), S9059 [27JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military
construction (S. 2057), S4919 [14MY], S6982 [24JN], S7025
[24JN], S7145 [25JN], S7207 [25JN]
------ making appropriations (S. 2132), S9385 [30JY], S9473 [30JY]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S.
2312), S9219 [29JY], S9270 [29JY]
IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), S4510 [7MY], S4544 [7MY],
S4545 [7MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R.
4112), S8554 [20JY], S8555 [20JY], S8567 [20JY], S8573 [20JY]
Taxation: treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), S11716 [7OC]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S1356 [4MR], S1476
[5MR], S1582 [9MR], S1588 [9MR]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3579, emergency supplemental appropriations and
rescissions, S2826 [31MR]
------ H.R. 4060, energy and water development appropriations, S6548
[18JN], S6861 [23JN]
------ H.R. 4112, legislative branch of the Government
appropriations, S8687 [21JY]
------ H.R. 4328, Dept. of Transportation and related agencies
appropriations, S8956 [24JY], S9389 [30JY]
Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem, S3237 [3AP]
U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S4553 [7MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health
Benefits Program for Medicare-eligible retirees under the
military health care system, (see S. 1334), S1784 [11MR]
Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural
commodities from the application of sanctions, (see S. 2282),
S7881 [9JY]
Army Reserve: anniversary, (see S. Res. 213), S3429 [22AP]
Budget: establish 2-year cycle and reform oversight process, (see
S. 261), S12654 [15OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob
J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism, (see S.
Con. Res. 110), S9044 [27JY]
------ use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson
and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police, (see S. Con. Res.
111), S9044 [27JY]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see
S. 2180), S9254 [29JY]
China, Republic of: admission to multilateral economic
institutions, (see S. Con. Res. 30), S58 [27JA]
Computers: establish a pilot loan guarantee program to address year
2000 problems of small businesses, (see S. 2372), S9425 [30JY]
Courts: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits relative to the
mortgage lending process, (see S. 2223), S7172 [25JN]
Day of Concern About Young People and Gun Violence: designate, (see
S. Res. 264), S10211 [10SE]
Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements
for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid, (see
S.J. Res. 50), S7019 [24JN]
------ revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs, (see S. 1722), S2575 [25MR]
Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development,
revision, and interpretation of safety standards for
manufactured home construction, (see S. 2145), S10211 [10SE]
Dept. of the Interior: funding for implementation of endangered
fish recovery programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River
Basins, (see S. 1749), S3222 [3AP]
Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and
support eradication and crop substitution programs in source
countries, (see S. 2522), S11042 [28SE]
------ support existing Federal legal process for determining safety
and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal
purposes, (see S.J. Res. 56), S11052 [28SE]
Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State
participation in activities, (see S. 2213), S9451 [30JY]
Employment: reform standard for classifying technical workers as
independent contractors for employment tax purposes, (see S.
1924), S5638 [4JN]
Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center
and related visitor facilities, (see S. 1998), S3709 [28AP]
Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty, (see S. 2148),
S9983 [8SE]
Health: distinguish between health care claims fraud and
unavoidable billing errors, (see S. 2007), S5238 [20MY]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see
S. 2330), S8482 [17JY]
Housing: remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing,
(see S. 1877), S2719 [27MR]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and expand education and training opportunities for U.S.
students and workers, (see S. 1723), S3296 [20AP]
Iraq: condemn threat to international peace and security, (see S.
Con. Res. 71), S114 [28JA]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, (see S. Con. Res. 121), S11122 [29SE]
Israel: independence anniversary, (see S.J. Res. 46), S3783 [29AP]
Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper
markets, (see S. Con. Res. 88), S5456 [22MY]
Kosovo: presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes,
(see S. Con. Res. 125), S11970 [8OC]
Labor unions: repeal certain provisions of law requiring employees
to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment, (see S.
497), S3442 [22AP]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see S. 2510), S10722 [22SE]
McCain, Senator: tribute, (see S. Res. 196), S2114 [17MR]
McGwire, Mark: tribute, (see S. Res. 273), S10118 [9SE]
Medicare: reform payment system for home health services, (see S.
2354), S8996 [24JY]
Motor vehicles: titling and registration requirements relative to
salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles, (see S. 852),
S6340 [15JN]
National Breast Cancer Survivor's Day: designate, (see S. Res.
198), S2214 [18MR]
National Character Counts Week: designate, (see S. Res. 176), S731
[12FE]
National Mammography Day: designate, (see S. Res. 271), S11285
[1OC]
National Park System: renew, reform, reinvigorate, and protect,
(see S. 1693), S5023 [18MY]
New Mexico: designate Onate Cuartocentenario to commemorate the
anniversary of the first permanent Spanish settlement, (see S.
Res. 148), S520 [9FE]
North American Wetlands Conservation Act: reauthorizing, (see S.
1677), S3362 [21AP]
Partnerships for Wildlife Act: reauthorizing, (see S. 1677), S3362
[21AP]
Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.:
establish, (see S. 1900), S2967 [1AP]
Public lands: make certain Federal property available to States
before being made available to other entities, (see S. 1621),
S2575 [25MR]
Puerto Rico: self-determination, (see S. Res. 279), S10518 [17SE]
Read Across America Day: designate, (see S. Res. 181), S1082 [26FE]
Sanford, Terry: tribute, (see S. Res. 211), S3356 [21AP]
Tariff: personal effects of individuals associated with the 1999
International Special Olympics and Women's World Cup, the 2001
International Special Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Olympics and
Winter Paralympic Games, (see S. 2047), S4528 [7MY]
Taxation: capital gains rates, (see S. 2214), S7013 [24JN]
------ expand S corporation eligibility for banks and small
businesses, (see S. 2346), S8919 [23JY]
------ extend the placed-in-service date for biomass and coal
facilities, (see S. 2233), S11051 [28SE]
------ permanently extend income averaging for farmers, (see S.
1879), S4208 [4MY]
------ repeal information reporting requirement imposed on
educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses
relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits,
(see S. 1724), S4365 [5MY]
------ treatment of certain amounts received as scholarships by an
individual under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program,
(see S. 1286), S11714 [7OC]
------ treatment of information technology job training expenses,
(see S. 2409), S9556 [31JY]
------ treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical
output facilities, (see S. 2182), S12182 [9OC]
Thurmond, Senator: tribute for Army Reserve service, (see S. Res.
213), S3429 [22AP]
U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day: designate, (see S.J. Res.
30), S1014 [25FE], (see S. 45), S3534 [23AP]
Utah: land exchange, (see S. 2146), S5787 [9JN]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and MIA's and disclosure of
information concerning missing personnel, (see S. Res. 196),
S2114 [17MR]
Weapons: antiballistic missile systems deployment policy, (see S.
1873), S2719 [27MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Alaska: prevent Federal takeover of management of fish and game
resources, (see S. 2393), S9426 [30JY]
Arches National Park: expand boundaries, (see S. 2106), S5322
[21MY]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem, (see S. 2392), S9426 [30JY]
------ ensure businesses, financial markets, and the Federal
Government are taking adequate steps to resolve the year 2000
problem, (see S. 2000), S3783 [29AP]
------ establish a Senate special committee on the problem with
differentiating years 2000 and 1900 (S. Res. 208), technical
amendments, (see S. Res. 231), S5019 [18MY]
Diseases: expand research activities relative to lupus, (see S.
2101), S5217 [20MY]
Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and
extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National
Credit Union Administration, (see S. 1671), S920 [24FE]
------ use of electronic authentication techniques, (see S. 1594),
S271 [2FE]
Health: ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-
related information, (see S. 2609), S12164 [9OC]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations, (see
S. 2137), S5694 [5JN]
San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area: establish, (see S.
2385), S9425 [30JY]
San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area: establish, (see S. 2385),
S9425 [30JY]
Taxation: treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria
plans, flexible spending arrangements, and health flexible
spending accounts, (see S. 2304), S8135 [14JY]
Cloture motions
Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), motion to proceed, S11239 [1OC],
S11437 [5OC], S11648 [7OC]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R.
4112), S8471 [17JY], S8600 [21JY]
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431),
motion to proceed, S11807 [7OC]
Political campaigns: protect individuals from having their money
involuntarily collected and used for politics by a corporation
or labor organization (S. 1663), S919 [24FE], S1045 [26FE]
Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts
relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R.
2646), S1925 [13MR], S1988 [16MR], S2094 [17MR], S2169 [18MR],
S2289 [19MR]
------ treatment of Internet and interactive computer service
commerce (S. 442), motion to proceed, S10969 [25SE], S11085
[29SE]
Tobacco products: tobacco industry liability settlement relative to
health risks and marketing and manufacturing practices (S.
1415), S4883 [14MY], S6473 [17JN], S6479 [17JN]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs (S. 1173), S1497 [6MR], S1762
[11MR]
Weapons: antiballistic missile systems deployment policy (S. 1873),
motion to proceed, S4618 [11MY], S4768 [13MY]
------ antiballistic missile systems deployment policy (S. 1873),
motion to proceed, S9916 [3SE], S10058 [9SE]
Cloture motions
Taxation: treatment of education individual retirement accounts
relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R.
2646), S2636 [26MR]
Creeds
African American Creed: Terrance Harris, S593<bullet> [10FE]
Descriptions
Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 2237):
Gorton Amendment on Dept. of the Interior Energy Conservation
Activities Funding, S9968 [8SE]
Letters
Ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related
information: Alan F. Holmer, Pharmaceutical Research and
Manufacturers of America (organization), S12174 [9OC]
------ John T. Nielsen, Intermountain Health Care (business), S12176
[9OC]
------ Joint Healthcare Information Technology Alliance, S12175
[9OC]
------ Jordan J. Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges,
S12176 [9OC]
------ Kathleen A. Frawley, American Health Information Management
Association, S12175 [9OC]
------ Paul D. Clayton, American Medical Informatics Association,
S12175 [9OC]
Investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and
expenditure practices: by, S1918 [13MR]
Orders
University of Utah ROTC class of 1944 activation orders for Fort
Douglas, UT, S3662<bullet> [27AP], S4562<bullet> [8MY]
Press releases
AHA Applauds Introduction of Bill That Protects Privacy of Patient
Medical Information: American Hospital Association, S12175
[9OC]
FAHS Praises Introduction of Medical Information Protection Act:
Federation of American Health Systems, S12176 [9OC]
Healthcare Leadership Council Commends Senator Bennett for Medical
Information Act of 1998: Healthcare Leadership Council,
S12175<bullet> [9OC]
Premier Institute Applauds Introduction of the Medical Information
Protection Act of 1998: Premier Institute (organization),
S12176 [9OC]
Privilege of the floor
Cyr, Catharine, S9967 [8SE]
Heeb, Mike, S9967 [8SE]
Lawrence, Amanda, S9967 [8SE]
McNamara, Jason, S9967 [8SE]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), conference report, S11422
[5OC]
Appropriations: district court decision on constitutionality of
line-item veto, S698 [12FE]
Arches National Park: expand boundaries (S. 2106), S5323 [21MY]
Bankruptcy: consumer protection (S. 1301), S10755 [23SE], S10756
[23SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob
J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (S. Con.
Res. 110), S9006 [27JY]
Clinton, President: congressional response to charges of perjury,
obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct, S9807 [2SE]
------ congressional response to scharges of perjury, obstruction of
justice, and improper sexual conduct, S9809 [2SE]
Clinton, President and Hillary Rodham: investigation of involvement
in Whitewater Estates development and Madison Guaranty, S1914
[13MR], S1917 [13MR], S1918 [13MR]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem (S. 2392), S9450<bullet>
[30JY]
------ ensure businesses, financial markets, and the Federal
Government are taking adequate steps to resolve the year 2000
problem, S4607 [11MY], S4609 [11MY]
Credit unions: business lending requirements, S9008 [27JY], S9011
[27JY], S9013 [27JY], S9014 [27JY]
------ clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal
credit unions (H.R. 1151), S9008 [27JY], S9011 [27JY], S9013
[27JY], S9014 [27JY]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State
laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682),
S10043 [8SE]
Daggett County, UT: Long Park Dam repair funding, S11422 [5OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify overtime and holiday pay for
veterinarians performing meat and poultry inspections (S. 2511),
S11002 [25SE]
Dept. of Energy: biomass energy systems funding, S6536 [18JN]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(S. 2237), S9967 [8SE], S9968 [8SE], S10085 [9SE], S10086 [9SE],
S10088 [9SE], S10089 [9SE], S10090 [9SE], S10352 [15SE], S10376
[15SE]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S.
2312), S9219 [29JY], S9221 [29JY]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations
(S. 2307), S8901 [23JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 2260), S8650 [21JY]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (S. 2168), S8371 [16JY], S8372 [16JY]
Diseases: expand research activities relative to lupus (S. 2101),
S5229<bullet> [20MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (S. 2138),
S6534 [18JN]
Executive departments: clarify requirements for filling vacancies
and making temporary appointments subject to Senate confirmation
(S. 2176), S10982 [25SE]
FEC: require that the Commissioners vote to reappoint or replace
the general counsel and staff director every four years, S9219
[29JY], S9221 [29JY]
Financial institutions: address year 2000 computer problems and
extend examination parity to the OTS Director and the National
Credit Union Administration (H.R. 3116), S1540 [6MR]
----- address year 2000 computer problems and extend examination
parity to the OTS Director and the National Credit Union
Administration (S. 1671), S929 [24FE]
------ use of electronic authentication techniques (S. 1594), S271
[2FE]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (S. 2334), S9769 [1SE]
Foreign trade: miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade
laws (H.R. 4342), S13003<bullet> [12NO]
FRS: promote accountability and the public interest in operations,
S10755 [23SE], S10756 [23SE]
Government: distinction between a republic and a democracy, S10981
[25SE]
Health: ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-
related information (S. 2609), S12174 [9OC]
------ revise and extend mammography quality standards programs
(H.R. 4382), S11002 [25SE]
Housing: remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing (S.
1877), S2725 [27MR]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R.
4112), S8452 [17JY], S8460 [17JY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4112), conference report, S11002
[25SE]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries to enter into private contracts for
services (S. 1194), S11895 [8OC]
National Academy of Sciences: repeal requirement to study Federal
and State environmental regulations relative to exploration and
mining on Federal lands, S10352 [15SE]
National Endowment for the Arts: funding, S10376 [15SE]
National Weather Service: provide weather forecasting support for
2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, UT, S8650 [21JY]
Point of order, S8600 [21JY]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, S876
[24FE], S876 [24FE], S877 [24FE], S10085 [9SE], S10086 [9SE],
S10088 [9SE], S10089 [9SE], S10090 [9SE]
------ investigation of Federal election campaign fundraising and
expenditure practices, S1914 [13MR], S1917 [13MR], S1918 [13MR]
------ protect individuals from having their money involuntarily
collected and used for politics by a corporation or labor
organization (S. 1663), S876 [24FE], S876 [24FE], S877 [24FE]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en
bloc, S11000 [25SE]
San Rafael Swell National Conservation Area: establish (S. 2385),
S9443 [30JY]
San Rafael Swell National Heritage Area: establish (S. 2385), S9443
[30JY]
Senate: legislative program, S1913 [13MR], S6559 [18JN], S9807
[2SE], S10042 [8SE], S10043 [8SE], S11002 [25SE]
Taxation: treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria
plans, flexible spending arrangements, and health flexible
spending accounts (S. 2304), S8137<bullet> [14JY]
Tooele, UT: Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Project funding, S6534
[18JN]
University of Utah: tribute to ROTC class of 1944, S3598<bullet>
[24AP], S3661<bullet> [27AP], S4562<bullet> [8MY]
Utah: bridge structure research projects funding, S8901 [23JY]
------ encourage EPA to provide assistance to Envision Utah
(organization) relative to population growth, S8371 [16JY],
S8372 [16JY]
------ land exchange (H.R. 3830), S12101 [9OC]
------ land exchange (S. 2146), S5789 [9JN]
Reports filed
Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on
Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2137) (S. Rept. 105-204), S5694
[5JN]
Rules
Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem (Senate, Special),
S5349<bullet> [21MY]
Texts of
S. 1671, Examination Parity and Year 2000 Readiness for Financial
Institutions Act, S929 [24FE]
S. 2000, ensure businesses, financial markets, and the Federal
Government are taking adequate steps to resolve the year 2000
computer problem, S3784 [29AP]
Tributes
Harris, Terrance, S593<bullet> [10FE]
Schriever, Bernard A., S5731<bullet> [5JN]