[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
DeFAZIO, PETER A. (a Representative from Oregon)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5089 [24JN]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H5594 [15JY], H6144 [22JY]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625),
H241 [3FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protection of reproductive health services clinics, (see
H. Res. 358), H446 [11FE]
Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory
cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats, (see H.R. 453),
H385 [5FE]
Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to
enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees
Health Benefits Program, (see H.R. 1766), H100 [28JA]
------ revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses, (see
H.R. 2537), H386 [5FE] revise rules on retirement payments to
former spouses, cosponsorship withdrawn, (see H.R. 2537), H7290
[5AU]
Aviation: require congressional approval of civil aviation
bilateral agreements, (see H.R. 3741), H2423 [28AP]
------ require installation of TCAS-II collision avoidance system on
large cargo aircraft, (see H.R. 2855), H386 [5FE]
Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters, (see H.R.
2094), H755 [3MR]
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), H5405 [25JN]
------ reauthorize, (see H.R. 3262), H5297 [24JN]
------ Superfund Program reauthorization and reform, (see H.R.
2727), H5405 [25JN]
China, Republic of: participation in WHO, (see H.J. Res. 126),
H6186 [22JY]
Colleges and universities: disclosure of criminal incidents
relative to prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, or disability, (see H.R. 3043),
H3972 [22MY]
------ improve and strengthen recruitment and training of math and
science teachers, (see H.R. 3338), H902 [5MR]
Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance
educational opportunities, (see H.R. 3048), H579 [24FE]
Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to
the judicial branch of the Federal government, (see H.R. 4718),
H11705 [21OC]
------ confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial
proceedings, (see H.R. 3577), H1699 [27MR]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, (see H.R. 3081),
H9179 [28SE]
------ prevent violence against women, (see H.R. 3514), H6186 [22JY]
Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International
Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center, (see
H.R. 3985), H4054 [3JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: expand School Breakfast Program and provide
greater access to snacks in school-based childcare programs,
(see H.R. 3086), H1112 [11MR]
Dept. of HHS: ensure individuals who undertake federally funded
research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements,
(see H.R. 3758), H2605 [29AP]
Dept. of the Interior: collection of royalties from oil companies
for drilling on public lands, (see H.R. 3820), H3013 [7MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: restrict use of Exchange Stabilization Fund,
(see H.R. 3106), H63 [27JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determination of service connection for
certain illnesses caused by exposure to chemical and biological
warfare agents during the Persian Gulf Conflict, (see H.R.
3279), H10353 [9OC]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, (see H.R. 3948),
H4165 [4JN]
Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund diabetes research,
(see H.R. 3517), H2931 [6MY]
------ Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, (see H.R. 2009), H2318 [23AP]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial
of birth, (see H.R. 678), H3624 [20MY]
Education: development of curriculum designed to educate students
about the Irish famine, (see H. Con. Res. 12), H1021 [10MR]
------ encourage use of school resource officers, (see H.R. 4009),
H9345 [2OC]
------ establish a youth mentoring program, (see H.R. 2963), H1643
[26MR]
------ improve teacher quality, (see H.R. 2228), H678 [26FE]
Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State
participation in activities, (see H.R. 4590), H10012 [7OC]
Families and domestic relations: increase availability,
affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside
school hours, (see H.R. 3400), H903 [5MR]
Federal employees: equitable overtime pay policies, (see H.R.
3956), H10833 [13OC]
------ modify the conditions that must be met before certain
alternative pay authorities may be exercised by the President,
(see H.R. 3251), H10833 [13OC]
Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows, (see H.R. 3833),
H5064 [23JN]
Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish
restoration and management projects, (see H.R. 2973), H851 [4MR]
------ extend and expand interim authority for States to manage
dungeness crab fisheries, (see H.R. 3498), H1298 [18MR]
Food: consumer access to information on the health benefits of
foods and dietary supplements, (see H.R. 2868), H386 [5FE]
------ improve public health and food safety through enhanced
enforcement, (see H.R. 3070), H6697 [29JY]
Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to
certain countries, (see H.R. 4545), H7584 [10SE]
Forest Service: Recreational Fee Demonstration Program termination,
(see H.R. 4447), H7585 [10SE]
FTC: regulation of dietary ingredient and supplement
advertisements, (see H.R. 4581), H8932 [25SE]
Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-
determination, (see H. Res. 494), H5297 [24JN]
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's,
(see H.R. 3605), H3744 [21MY]
House of Representatives: prohibit smoking in rooms and corridors
leading to the floor and in the Rayburn room, (see H. Res. 247),
H1237 [17MR]
Housing: remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing,
(see H.R. 3435), H4479 [10JN]
Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act:
authorizing appropriations, (see H.R. 4463), H7412 [6AU]
Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish, (see
H.R. 3502), H1299 [18MR]
Indonesia: democracy efforts, (see H. Con. Res. 281), H9275 [1OC]
------ prohibit transfer of military equipment and supplies,
helicopters, and ammunition relative to free elections and human
rights conditions, (see H.R. 3918), H3624 [20MY]
------ support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con. Res.
258), H7000 [3AU]
Insurance: provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance
abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group
and individual health coverage, (see H.R. 3568), H1642 [26MR]
International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy, (see H. Res. 425),
H4835 [18JN]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, (see H. Res. 598), H10917 [14OC]
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions
funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban
conservation and recreation programs, (see H.R. 4467), H9537
[5OC]
Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public
safety officers employed by States or local governments, (see
H.R. 1173), H4550 [11JN]
------ establish a matching grant program to assist local
governments in purchasing armor vests, (see H.R. 2829), H904
[5MR]
------ extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS
revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors
and canine enforcement officers, (see H.R. 1215), H64 [27JA]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H1550 [25MR]
Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services
for certain women screened under federally funded programs, (see
H.R. 3779), H4325 [9JN]
------ coverage of community-based attendant services, (see H.R.
2020), H4567 [15JN]
Medicare: clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for
beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services, (see H.R.
3259), H4712 [17JN]
------ delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture
services under home health services, (see H.R. 2912), H2237
[22AP]
------ delay implementation of interim payment system to home health
agencies for home health services, (see H.R. 3567), H4165 [4JN]
------ delay implementation of interim payment system to home health
agencies for home health services, (see H.R. 4339), H7585 [10SE]
------ eliminate budget neutrality adjustment factor used in
calculating blended capitation rate for Medicare+Choice
organizations, (see H.R. 4492), H7413 [6AU]
------ eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive
drugs, (see H.R. 1061), H2055 [1AP]
------ exempt licensed pharmacists from surety bond requirements for
suppliers of durable medical equipment, (see H.R. 3284), H2707
[30AP]
------ reform payment system for home health services, (see H.R.
4404), H7495 [9SE]
------ reimbursement of routine patient care costs for individuals
participating in approved clinical trials, (see H.R. 3283),
H2056 [1AP]
------ repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services,
(see H.R. 3835), H8627 [24SE]
------ requirements relative to anesthesia services, (see H.R.
3629), H3014 [7MY]
Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force:
establish, (see H.R. 4464), H7412 [6AU]
Minimum wage: level, (see H.R. 3100), H241 [3FE], (see H.R. 3510),
H1336 [19MR]
Nonprofit organizations: exempt from certain liability requirements
relative to rights-of-way on public lands, (see H.R. 3187),
H2423 [28AP]
Nuclear weapons: recognize the security interests of the U.S. in
furthering complete nuclear disarmament, (see H. Res. 479),
H7585 [10SE]
Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities
policy, (see H.R. 2547), H755 [3MR]
Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 203), H7691 [14SE]
Prescription Drug Price Monitoring Commission: establish, (see H.R.
3925), H3742 [21MY]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio
operators, (see H.R. 3572), H2120 [21AP]
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate, (see
H.R. 3295), H1445 [24MR]
Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly
consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social
Security and Medicare benefits, (see H.R. 4084), H4834 [18JN]
------ warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud and provide with
information that will help them protect themselves, (see H.R.
3134), H330 [4FE]
Social Security: eliminate benefit penalties to individuals
receiving pensions from noncovered employment, (see H.R. 3077),
H7584 [10SE]
------ payment for certain hospital discharges to post-acute care,
(see H.R. 2908), H1021 [10MR]
------ prohibit privatization, (see H. Res. 483), H5064 [23JN]
------ restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to
certain individuals, (see H.R. 2549), H4055 [3JN]
Tariff: unwrought titanium, (see H.R. 4130), H10353 [9OC]
Taxation: extension of the credit for producing electricity from
wind, (see H.R. 1401), H631 [25FE]
------ increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in
each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H1550 [25MR]
------ permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain
organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services,
(see H.R. 2613), H4325 [9JN]
------ 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]
Telecommunications: require accurate billing by carriers relative
to costs and fees resulting from the Telecommunications Act,
(see H.R. 4018), H4324 [9JN]
Television: eliminate the sunset of consumer price protections on
cable programming services, (see H.R. 3258), H630 [25FE]
------ promote competition in the multichannel video marketplace,
(see H.R. 4352), H7585 [10SE]
Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck
factory, (see H. Res. 595), H10832 [13OC]
U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet: appreciation to veterans for service, (see
H.J. Res. 100), H1021 [10MR]
Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to
awarding of Purple Heart, (see H.R. 2397), H9345 [2OC]
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary, (see H. Res. 460),
H9275 [1OC]
Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the
National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer
Service Act, (see H.R. 3561), H1642 [26MR]
Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs
funding, (see H.R. 2374), H755 [3MR]
Women: promote research and disseminate information on the health
effects of silicone breast implants, (see H.R. 4028), H5405
[25JN]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H579 [24FE]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H579 [24FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve
consumers' access to airline industry information, (see H.R.
4742), H10075 [8OC]
Dept. of Justice: State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance
Programs funding, (see H.R. 4440), H7411 [6AU]
Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands, (see H.R.
4630), H8931 [25SE]
Families and domestic relations: community-based family resource
and support grants appropriations, (see H.R. 4436), H7411 [6AU]
Firearms: encourage States to require a holding period for students
expelled for bringing a gun to school, (see H.R. 4146), H5402
[25JN]
------ ensure child safety, (see H.R. 4444), H7411 [6AU]
------ regulation of transfers at gun shows, (see H.R. 4442), H7411
[6AU]
------ require that handguns be equipped with child safety devices,
(see H.R. 4441), H7411 [6AU]
------ revocation of dealer licenses for willful sales to minors,
(see H.R. 4443), H7411 [6AU]
Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend, (see H.R. 4439), H7411
[6AU]
Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act:
authorizing appropriations, (see H.R. 4437), H7411 [6AU]
Lumber industry: modify the requirements for paying Federal timber
sale receipts, (see H.R. 4267), H5858 [17JY]
National Guard: civilian youth opportunities program funding, (see
H.R. 4438), H7411 [6AU]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H6697 [29JY]
S.S. (vessel): certificate of documentation, (see H.R. 4400), H7178
[4AU]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5024 [23JN], H5025 [23JN],
H5026 [23JN], H5088 [24JN], H5089 [24JN], H5209 [24JN], H5211
[24JN]
Albany, OR: sesquicentennial, E847<bullet> [13MY]
Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated and emergency
supplemental appropriations, H11587 [20OC]
Armed Forces: support while carrying out missions in and around the
Persian Gulf region (H. Res. 612), H11733 [17DE]
Aviation: enhance competition between airlines and improve
consumers' access to airline industry information (H.R. 4742),
E1975<bullet> [9OC]
Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform:
establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (H. Res. 410), H2480 [29AP]
Budget: allocation of funds, H10535 [11OC]
------ proposed user fees in Presidential budget (H.R. 3989), H4183
[5JN]
------ reconciliation process, H10877 [14OC]
California: authorize the construction of temperature control
devices at Folsom Dam (H.R. 4079), H7765 [15SE]
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res.
121), H6095 [22JY]
Clinton, President: censure, H11860 [18DE]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether
grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), H10030 [8OC]
------ fundraising activities, H10531 [11OC]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11860 [18DE], H11942<bullet>
[18DE], H12020<bullet> [19DE]
Colorado Ute Indian Tribes: final settlement of water rights claims
(H.R. 3478), H4935 [22JN]
Congress: accomplishments of the 105th Congress, H10531 [11OC],
H10535 [11OC], H10536 [11OC], H10562 [12OC], H10564 [12OC],
H10806 [13OC], H10837 [14OC]
Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of
drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R.
4006), H5416 [14JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: limit funding for livestock protection from
predatory wildlife, H5024 [23JN], H5025 [23JN], H5026 [23JN],
H5088 [24JN], H5089 [24JN], H5209 [24JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
consideration (H. Res. 435), H3465 [19MY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4103), H5226 [24JN], H5227 [24JN]
------ medical research account funding, H5226 [24JN]
Dept. of the Interior: deauthorize the Animas-La Plata Federal
reclamation project and negotiate Ute Indian tribes water
rights, H4935 [22JN]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H6133 [22JY], H6134 [22JY], H6135 [22JY], H6144
[22JY], H6145 [22JY], H6147 [22JY], H6150 [22JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain
uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund, H5706 [16JY], H5707 [16JY]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4104), H5706 [16JY], H5707 [16JY]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4328), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 605),
H11587 [20OC]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7265 [5AU], H7281
[5AU]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), H7875 [16SE]
Education: national policy to improve system, H10535 [11OC], H10536
[11OC], H10671 [13OC], H10837 [14OC], H10877 [14OC], H11027
[16OC]
------ student loan programs, H10536 [11OC]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060),
H4935 [22JN]
Eugene, OR: anniversary of Pear Buck Center, E1969<bullet> [8OC]
Firearms: encourage States to require a holding period for students
expelled for bringing a gun to school, H7265 [5AU]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H8789 [25SE]
Forest Service: indirect support activities funding, H6133 [22JY],
H6134 [22JY], H6135 [22JY]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J.
Res. 78), consideration (H. Res. 453), H4075 [4JN]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and
consider certain legislation (H. Res. 589), H10360 [10OC]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), H8589
[24SE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3694),
H2958 [7MY]
Iraq: military response to material and unacceptable breach of
international obligations relative to weapons inspections,
H11733 [17DE]
Irrigation: extend contracts for irrigation projects in Nebraska
and Wyoming (H.R. 2795), H7764 [15SE]
National Guard: Youth Challenge Program funding, H5226 [24JN]
National parks and recreation areas: Recreational Fee Demonstration
Programs extension, H6144 [22JY], H6145 [22JY], H6147 [22JY],
H6150 [22JY]
National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, H11587 [20OC]
Nuclear weapons: strategic defense initiative, H11027 [16OC]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in
response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of
the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (H. Res.
588), H10372 [10OC]
Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to
transportation trust funds, H1895 [1AP]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H1687
[27MR]
Republican Party: national agenda, H10360 [10OC], H10531 [11OC],
H10535 [11OC], H10536 [11OC]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: approval of renaming by
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, H264 [4FE]
------ designate (H.R. 2625), H260 [4FE], H264 [4FE]
Salton Sea: feasibility study relative to reclamation project (H.R.
3267), H5552 [15JY]
Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into
which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform
is enacted (H.R. 4578), H7813 [16SE]
----- establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget
surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted
(H.R. 4578), consideration (H. Res. 552), H8727 [25SE]
Springfield, OR: shooting of students at Thurston High School,
H3709 [21MY]
Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority
on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111),
H2141 [22AP]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579),
H7813 [16SE] provide relief for individuals, families, farmers,
and small businesses, and establish incentives for education
(H.R. 4579), consideration (H. Res. 552), H8727 [25SE]
------ rates, H10531 [11OC]
------ reform Internal Revenue Code, H2141 [22AP]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), H4640 [17JN]
Telecommunications Act: implementation, H1557 [26MR]
Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (H.R.
3888), H10614 [12OC]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H1895 [1AP]
Treaties and agreements: preemption of State and local laws
relative to GATT and NAFTA, H7281 [5AU]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H3968 [22MY]
Special order: granted, H10831 [13OC], H10916 [14OC]
Tributes
Goldrich, Dan, E944<bullet> [22MY]