[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
BLUNT, ROY (a Representative from Missouri)
Addresses
Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association Anniversary: Robert
E. Esler, E2225<bullet> [16OC]
Amendments
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R.
2183), H6830 [30JY]
Appointments
United Kingdom-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H10986 [15OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agricultural Market Transition Act: provide supplemental payments
to farm owners and producers who have entered into production
flexibility contracts, (see H.R. 4580), H7914 [16SE]
Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide
under the Montreal Protocol, (see H.R. 2609), H1337 [19MR]
------ production flexibility contract payment options, (see H.R.
4265), H5858 [17JY]
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed
consent, (see H.R. 4035), H10353 [9OC]
Bankruptcy: reform laws, (see H.R. 3150), H1699 [27MR]
------ reform system to become a needs-based system, (see H.R.
2500), H329 [4FE]
Bilingual Education Act: repeal, (see H.R. 3720), H2606 [29AP]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds
for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, (see
H.R. 4056), H4549 [11JN]
Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty
hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of
industry, (see H.R. 3168), H385 [5FE]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see
H.R. 2733), H4479 [10JN]
------ treatment of certain parties relative to liability, (see H.R.
2485), H4241 [5JN]
Children and youth: ensure parental access to educational
information and curriculum, (see H.R. 3189), H445 [11FE]
------ parental notification and State criminal reporting
requirements for minors who seek family planning services from
federally-funded clinics, (see H.R. 3230), H3744 [21MY]
------ State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek
family planning services from federally-funded clinics, (see
H.R. 3229), H3744 [21MY]
China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and
democracy, (see H. Con. Res. 301), H5859 [17JY]
Clinton, President: reassert traditional U.S. opposition to
unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State, (see H. Con. Res.
345), H10917 [14OC]
Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State
and local conservation programs of coastal States, (see H.R.
4717), H11696 [20OC]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem, (see H.R. 4455), H7585 [10SE]
------ require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to
minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors, (see H.R.
3783), H7584 [10SE]
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: improve agricultural
credit provisions for farmers and ranchers, (see H.R. 4246),
H6820 [30JY]
Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors
through certain family planning projects, (see H.R. 4721),
H10011 [7OC]
Controlled Substances Act: civil liability for illegal
manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances, (see
H.R. 4204), H6454 [24JY]
Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance
educational opportunities, (see H.R. 3048), H2931 [6MY]
Crime: identity fraud, (see H.R. 3601), H4479 [10JN], (see H.R.
4151), H5402 [25JN]
------ prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws
requiring parental notification of abortions, (see H.R. 3682),
H2054 [1AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve food safety research, education, and
technology and require the use of a designated team to rapidly
respond to food safety emergencies, (see H.R. 3148), H1237
[17MR]
------ make grants to establish additional rural enterprise
communities, (see H.R. 4071), H5494 [14JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and
establish a review board to monitor compliance, (see H.R. 3396),
H5737 [16JY]
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests
for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of
international law relative to the former Yugoslavia, (see H.R.
4660), H9274 [1OC]
Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in
the redesign of the one dollar bill, (see H.R. 3792), H9084
[26SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish certain presumptions of
service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R.
4036), H10353 [9OC]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy, (see H. Res. 423), H3014
[7MY]
Drugs: enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and
support eradication and crop substitution programs in source
countries, (see H.R. 4300), H6186 [22JY]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial
of birth, (see H.R. 678), H2606 [29AP]
Education: ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to
State and local governments to share the expense of educating
disabled children, (see H.R. 3930), H3743 [21MY]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms, (see H.R. 3248), H577 [24FE]
Employment: exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements
individuals who volunteer their time for occupational
opportunity, (see H.R. 71), H5957 [20JY]
Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable
energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle
acquisition incentives, (see H.R. 2568), H65 [27JA]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing
supply regulations, (see H.R. 859), H755 [3MR]
European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef,
(see H. Con. Res. 212), H1237 [17MR]
Families and domestic relations: provide equitable child care
relief for stay at-home parents, (see H. Con. Res. 202), H63
[27JA]
------ recognize the importance of children and families, (see H.
Con. Res. 302), H5956 [20JY]
Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of
implementation, (see H. Con. Res. 290), H5494 [14JY]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H1335 [19MR]
Foreign trade: require the President to report to Congress on any
selective embargo on agricultural commodities, (see H.R. 3654),
H3972 [22MY]
------ require the President to report to Congress on any selective
embargo on agricultural commodities, (see H.R. 4647), H9179
[28SE]
Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty, (see H.R. 4019),
H4880 [19JN]
George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence, Langley, VA:
designate, (see H.R. 3821), H4550 [11JN]
George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries,
(see H.R. 3981), H4054 [3JN]
Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY:
designate, (see H.R. 4385), H6999 [3AU]
Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State
and local governments not provided under the Constitution, (see
H. Con. Res. 299), H5737 [16JY]
Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional
deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, (see
H.R. 3534), H2931 [6MY]
Health: importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer, (see H. Res. 565), H9274 [1OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see
H.R. 4250), H6454 [24JY]
Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines
relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H2120
[21AP]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, (see H. Res.
399), H1643 [26MR]
Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse
treatment services under private group and individual health
coverage, (see H.R. 2409), H4241 [5JN]
Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile
technology and expedite the development of a missile defense
system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces, (see H. Con. Res.
342), H10833 [13OC]
Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action,
(see H. Con. Res. 226), H677 [26FE]
------ material and unacceptable breach of international obligations
relative to weapons inspections, (see H. Con. Res. 340), H10833
[13OC]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. commitment to arrange
foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative
to threat to international peace and security, (see H. Con. Res.
341), H10833 [13OC]
Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating
money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions,
(see H. Con. Res. 288), H4325 [9JN]
Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting
carrying of concealed handguns, (see H.R. 218), H7494 [9SE]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see H.R. 3790), H6880 [31JY]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, (see H.R.
2560), H631 [25FE]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H579 [24FE]
Medicare: repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation
services, (see H.R. 3835), H7584 [10SE]
National security: national missile defense system, (see H.R.
4402), H7495 [9SE]
Native Americans: reform negotiation process of Tribal-State gaming
compacts and gaming participation laws, (see H.R. 334), H578
[24FE]
NSF: make grants for applied engineering and technology education
equipment and capital improvements, (see H.R. 3733), H3972
[22MY]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H8528 [23SE]
Postal Service: prevent increase in postage rates, (see H. Res.
452), H4165 [4JN]
Privacy: repeal law creating a national identification card by
establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and
drivers' licenses, (see H.R. 4197), H8627 [24SE]
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), H8528 [23SE]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture, (see H.R. 4309), H7415 [6AU]
Religion: protect certain charitable contributions, (see H.R.
2604), H4055 [3JN]
Roads and highways: designate U.S. Route 66 as ``America's Main
Street'', (see H.R. 4513), H9179 [28SE]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate, (see H.R.
2625), H65 [27JA]
Science: prohibit cloning of humans, (see H.R. 923), H329 [4FE]
------ prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research, (see
H.R. 922), H329 [4FE]
Small business: establish minimum standards of fair conduct in
franchise sales and franchise business relationships, (see H.R.
4841), H11042 [16OC]
------ protection from litigation excesses, (see H.R. 3382), H5859
[17JY]
Social Security: payment for certain hospital discharges to post-
acute care, (see H.R. 2908), H7494 [9SE]
------ provide for accounts funded by surpluses in the budget and
available for private investment in indexed funds, (see H.R.
3456), H2120 [21AP]
States: permit funding of prescription drugs for minors relative to
parental consent, (see H.R. 2941), H3625 [20MY]
Taxation: allow credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage,
(see H.R. 4167), H5403 [25JN]
------ allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts, (see H.R.
3659), H2053 [1AP]
------ applications for an exclusion of gain on certain sales of a
principal residence by a surviving spouse, (see H.R. 3541),
H2424 [28AP]
------ capital gains rates, (see H.R. 4125), H5296 [24JN]
------ collection and payment of State taxes imposed on motor fuel
sold on Indian lands, (see H.R. 3966), H3971 [22MY]
------ constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations,
(see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE]
------ designate renewal communities, (see H.R. 3865), H4712 [17JN]
------ eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate
brackets and standard deduction amounts, (see H.R. 3734), H2932
[6MY]
------ elimination of estate and gift taxes, (see H.R. 3879), H3744
[21MY]
------ partial exclusion from gross income for dividends and
interest received by individuals, (see H.R. 3215), H2056 [1AP]
------ repeal information reporting requirement imposed on
educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses
relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits,
(see H.R. 3127), H447 [11FE]
------ repeal the limitation on the amount of receipts attributable
to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign
trade income, (see H.R. 1037), H4165 [4JN]
------ S corporation reform, (see H.R. 4285), H7495 [9SE]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see H.R. 3097), H62 [27JA]
------ treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses,
(see H.R. 4587), H7914 [16SE]
------ treatment of flight training expenses reimbursed through
certain veterans educational assistance allowances, (see H.R.
3942), H6880 [31JY]
------ treatment of married couples, interest, dividends, health
insurance costs of self-employed individuals, and prepaid
tuition plans of private colleges, (see H.R. 3103), H63 [27JA]
------ treatment of printed wiring boards and printed wiring
assembly equipment, (see H.R. 2817), H386 [5FE]
------ treatment of small coach builders relative to fuel economy
standards, (see H.R. 4165), H7415 [6AU]
Telephones: reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications
services to schools, libraries, and certain health care
facilities, (see H.R. 4324), H7585 [10SE]
Television: promote competition in the multichannel video
marketplace, (see H.R. 2921), H2056 [1AP]
Tobacco products: specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry
settlement, (see H.J. Res. 109), H446 [11FE]
Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a
signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto
Protocol, (see H.R. 3807), H3106 [12MY]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land
claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican
citizens, (see H.R. 2538), H631 [25FE]
Turkey: claim of sovereignty to the islets in the Aegean Sea called
Imia by Greece and Kardak by Turkey, (see H. Con. Res. 188),
H2120 [21AP]
U.N.: promote full equality for Israel, (see H.R. 3236), H5859
[17JY]
Veterans: determination of active military service for certain
merchant mariners who served during World War II, (see H.R.
1126), H1550 [25MR]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H2931 [6MY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H2931 [6MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission
(organization) workers held hostage, (see H. Con. Res. 277),
H3312 [14MY]
Railroads: permit State and local governments to adopt or enforce
certain speed limits for trains, (see H.R. 3812), H3013 [7MY]
Taxation: provide additional retirement savings opportunities for
small employers and self-employed individuals, (see H.R. 3870),
H3311 [14MY]
Tobacco products: waive certain sanctions against States that
penalize minors' drivers licenses for purchasing or possessing
tobacco products, (see H.R. 4159), H5403 [25JN]
Trademarks: protection against dilution, (see H.R. 3119), H99
[28JA]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H2441 [29AP], H5067 [24JN], H10835 [14OC]
Lists
Legislation to be considered under suspension of House Rules, H9725
[7OC]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H1649 [27MR]
Remarks
Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to
enrollment of Medicare-eligible military retirees in the Federal
Employees Health Benefits Program, H3692 [21MY]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con.
Res. 227), H1271 [18MR]
Budget: allocation of funds, H848 [4MR]
------ treatment of any future budget surpluses, H762 [4MR], H842
[4MR]
Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial
census, H7210 [5AU]
Clinton, President: censure, H12019<bullet> [19DE]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether
grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), H10084 [8OC]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H12019<bullet> [19DE]
------ independent counsel report on investigation relative to
perjury, obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct,
H7611 [11SE]
------ State of the Union Message, H69 [28JA]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
H3692 [21MY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7210 [5AU]
District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 4380), H7386
[6AU]
------ prohibit possession of tobacco products by minors, H7386
[6AU]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), H7866 [16SE]
Drury College: tribute to men's and women's swimming and diving
teams, E533<bullet> [31MR]
Education: direct funding and control to local educational
agencies, H10837 [14OC]
------ national policy to improve system, H846 [4MR], H8044 [18SE],
H10837 [14OC]
------ reduce class size in the early grades and improve teacher
quality, H8067 [18SE]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), H846 [4MR]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), H8044 [18SE], H8067 [18SE]
Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures
(H.J. Res. 119), H4454 [10JN]
FEC: eliminate background music in determining whether broadcast
advertising is express advocacy, H6830 [30JY], H6831 [30JY]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J.
Res. 78), H1841 [31MR], H1844 [31MR], H3084 [12MY], H3085 [12MY]
----- constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78),
consideration (H. Res. 453), H4072 [4JN]
Gabon: elections (H. Res. 518), H10730 [13OC]
Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth
defects (S. 419), H856 [5MR], H922 [10MR]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and
consider certain legislation (H. Res. 575), H9725 [7OC]
Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items
contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce
ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), veto, H5072 [24JN]
IRS: restructure and reform, H1785 [31MR]
Missouri: tribute to home schoolers, E733<bullet> [1MY]
National Newspaper Association: tribute, E412<bullet> [18MR]
Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association: anniversary,
E1999<bullet> [9OC]
------ tribute, E2224<bullet> [16OC]
Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission
(organization) workers held hostage (H. Con. Res. 277),
H7459<bullet> [9SE]
Political campaigns: application of term ``express advocacy''
relative to communications providing voting records or positions
taken by candidates for public office, H5461 [14JY], H5462
[14JY]
------ clarify that certain communications from citizen groups are
exempt from express advocacy requirements, H6799 [30JY], H6802
[30JY]
------ ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H3787
[22MY], H5461 [14JY], H5462 [14JY], H5472 [14JY], H6799 [30JY],
H6802 [30JY], H6806 [30JY], H6830 [30JY], H6831 [30JY] ethics
reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), consideration (H.
Res. 458), H4776 [18JN]
------ prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S.
citizens, H5472 [14JY]
Public welfare programs: reform, H848 [4MR]
Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H842 [4MR]
------ establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget
surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted
(H.R. 4578), H8720 [25SE], H8974 [26SE]
Taxation: eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax
rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (H.R. 3734), H2987
[7MY], H2988 [7MY]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579),
H8720 [25SE], H8974 [26SE], H9191 [1OC]
------ rates, H842 [4MR], H1785 [31MR]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, H845 [4MR]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), H4640 [17JN]
Tobacco products: specify uses of revenues from tobacco industry
settlement (H.J. Res. 109), E149<bullet> [11FE]
Transportation: budget treatment of trust funds, H1650 [27MR]
------ funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs,
and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H1650 [27MR] funding for
Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit
programs (H.R. 2400), consideration (H. Res. 405), H1862 [1AP]
Votes: position on missed, H7888<bullet> [16SE]
Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the
citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social
Security number to register to vote, H6806 [30JY]
White, Joe: Freedom Works Award recipient, H9726 [7OC]
Summaries
Taxpayer Repayment Act (H.J. Res. 109), E149<bullet> [11FE]
Tributes
Pfander, Burl and Reba, E1373<bullet> [21JY]
Ware, Georgia, E1721<bullet> [15SE]