[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
DELAHUNT, WILLIAM D. (a Representative from Massachusetts)
Amendments
Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), H4402 [10JN]
Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252),
H2237 [22AP], H2257 [23AP]
Appointments
Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H4824 [18JN]
Articles and editorials
Losing Patients Over Home Health Care Cuts, Alison Cohen, Weymouth
(MA) News, H5283<bullet> [24JN]
Paying the Price for Mismanagement, Alison Cohen, Scituate (MA)
Mariner, H5284<bullet> [24JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protection of reproductive health services clinics, (see
H. Res. 358), H446 [11FE]
Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness, (see H.R. 900), H241
[3FE]
Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear
viscera, (see H.R. 619), H1777 [30MR]
------ prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals, (see
H.R. 1202), H2119 [21AP]
Antitrust policy: treatment of video programming for multichannel
distribution, (see H.R. 3559), H1642 [26MR]
Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed
consent, (see H.R. 4035), H7584 [10SE]
------ establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of
certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program, (see H.R. 1766), H100 [28JA]
Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all
Wassenaar Arrangement countries, (see H.R. 4095), H4879 [19JN]
CERCLA: reauthorize, (see H.R. 3262), H630 [25FE]
Chiapas, Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of
the conflict and to protect human rights, (see H. Con. Res.
347), H10352 [9OC]
Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements
for Hmong refugees, (see H.R. 371), H10353 [9OC]
Colleges and universities: improve and strengthen recruitment and
training of math and science teachers, (see H.R. 3338), H902
[5MR]
Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made
without child labor, (see H.R. 1301), H4325 [9JN]
Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and
services under health insurance plans, (see H.R. 2174), H1854
[31MR]
CPSC: promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes, (see H.R.
3935), H7290 [5AU]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, (see H.R. 3081),
H65 [27JA]
------ prevent violence against women, (see H.R. 3514), H1336 [19MR]
Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem, (see H.
Res. 212), H7915 [16SE]
Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security
agents' retirement annuities, (see H.R. 633), H5064 [23JN]
Dept. of the Interior: study on establishing a national historic
trail to commemorate the history of women's rights, (see H.R.
3240), H4241 [5JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: issue national park capital improvement
bonds and set aside park fees into a National Park Capital
Improvement Fund to secure and pay interest on such bonds, (see
H.R. 2853), H1237 [17MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish certain presumptions of
service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R.
4036), H7584 [10SE]
Diseases: increase research, treatment, and public education of
Lyme disease, (see H.R. 3795), H7584 [10SE]
Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of
motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals, (see H.R. 981), H1445
[24MR]
Ecology and environment: control water pollution from concentrated
animal feeding operations, (see H.R. 3232), H496 [12FE]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial
of birth, (see H.R. 678), H3624 [20MY]
Education: assist urban and rural local education agencies in
raising the academic achievement of all students, (see H.R.
3813), H3013 [7MY]
------ increase Pell Grant awards to certain students, (see H.R.
3269), H1699 [27MR]
Employment: provide an exemption of overtime compensation for
certain firefighters and rescue squad members, (see H.R. 94),
H1112 [11MR]
----- provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain
firefighters and rescue squad members, cosponsorship withdrawn,
(see H.R. 94), H1337 [19MR]
Families and domestic relations: increase availability,
affordability, and quality of child care, (see H.R. 4030), H4478
[10JN]
Firearms: protect children from violence, (see H.R. 4073), H4711
[17JN]
Fish and fisheries: reduce fishing capacity in U.S. fisheries, (see
H.R. 4180), H5404 [25JN]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H3744 [21MY]
Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to
certain countries, (see H.R. 4545), H7584 [10SE]
Foreign policy: support broad-based agricultural and rural
development in sub-Saharan Africa, (see H.R. 3636), H8627 [24SE]
Foreign trade: prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of
products derived from rhinoceros or tiger, (see H.R. 2807), H447
[11FE]
Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site: acquire certain
lands for inclusion, (see H.R. 3436), H8528 [23SE]
Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty, (see H.R. 4019),
H5494 [14JY]
George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries,
(see H.R. 3981), H6697 [29JY]
Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid
for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, (see H.R. 4121),
H5064 [23JN]
------ 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. 3605), H1853 [31MR]
------ revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation
program, (see H.R. 2202), H64 [27JA]
Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines
relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H1337
[19MR]
Homeless: protection of voting rights, (see H.R. 74), H4835 [18JN]
House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and
local government transit programs, (see H. Res. 37), H3625
[20MY]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps, (see H.R.
1176), H5493 [14JY]
Immigration: adjust status of certain Haitian refugees, (see H.R.
3033), H65 [27JA]
------ arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens
relative to automated entry and exit control systems, (see H.R.
2955), H5957 [20JY]
------ eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses
and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments,
suspensions, or cancellation of deportation, (see H.R. 4291),
H7585 [10SE]
Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con.
Res. 258), H2932 [6MY]
Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse
treatment services under private group and individual health
coverage, (see H.R. 2409), H447 [11FE]
International Whaling Commission: U.S. policy, (see H. Res. 425),
H3366 [18MY]
Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish, (see H.R. 4206),
H6698 [29JY]
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), H7412
[6AU]
Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of
bicentennial, (see H.R. 1560), H6880 [31JY]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see H.R. 3790), H5493 [14JY]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, (see H.R.
2560), H8528 [23SE]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H1379 [23MR]
Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services
for certain women screened under federally funded programs, (see
H.R. 3779), H5957 [20JY]
------ coverage of community-based attendant services, (see H.R.
2020), H1236 [17MR]
Medicare: clarify non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit
laws relative to Medicare+Choice plans, (see H.R. 4648), H10077
[8OC]
------ delay implementation of interim payment system to home health
agencies for home health services, (see H.R. 3205), H495 [12FE]
------ payment for insulin pumps, (see H.R. 3814), H6070 [21JY]
------ payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate
medical education programs, (see H.R. 3855), H4712 [17JN]
------ reductions in prescription drug prices, (see H.R. 4646),
H9083 [26SE], (see H.R. 4627), H10012 [7OC]
------ reform payment system for home health services, (see H.R.
4370), H6879 [31JY]
------ repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services,
(see H.R. 3835), H7584 [10SE]
------ require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care
facilities, (see H.R. 2754), H7690 [14SE]
------ revise certain payment limits for health services, (see H.R.
4567), H8528 [23SE]
Minimum wage: level, (see H.R. 3100), H62 [27JA], (see H.R. 3510),
H1336 [19MR]
National Lighthouse Museum: establish, (see H.R. 2895), H2423
[28AP]
National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad
Network to Freedom Program, (see H.R. 1635), H241 [3FE]
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide
certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of
status, (see H.R. 3553), H6999 [3AU]
NOAA: describe the hydrographic services functions of the
Administrator, (see H.R. 3164), H579 [24FE]
Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration
requirements relative to textile industry, (see H.R. 1450),
H4550 [11JN]
Oceans: develop and implement national ocean and coastal activities
policy, (see H.R. 2547), H65 [27JA]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H6697 [29JY]
Pensions: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of
retirement benefits, (see H.R. 4152), H5402 [25JN]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H3106 [12MY]
Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that
protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing
need for animal testing, (see H.R. 3946), H3970 [22MY]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
Save Social Security First Reserve Fund: establish, (see H.R.
3207), H909 [9MR]
Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American
Museum, (see H.R. 773), H7428 [7AU]
Social Security: investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses
into program, (see H. Res. 340), H498 [12FE]
------ restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to
certain individuals, (see H.R. 2549), H1021 [10MR]
Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their
charitable contributions, (see H.R. 2499), H7414 [6AU]
------ credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly
rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence,
(see H.R. 1134), H6511 [28JY]
------ exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance, (see
H.R. 1382), H5493 [14JY]
------ extend the research credit and modify the alternative
incremental credit, (see H.R. 2819), H7584 [10SE]
------ increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in
each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H330 [4FE]
------ permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by certain
organizations providing rescue and emergency medical services,
(see H.R. 2613), H4325 [9JN]
------ promote expanded retirement savings, (see H.R. 3672), H2319
[23AP]
------ provide a source of interest-free capital for school
construction and renovation in States experiencing increased
enrollment, (see H.R. 3652), H2053 [1AP]
------ provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small
employers and self-employed individuals, (see H.R. 3870), H3972
[22MY]
------ tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school
construction, (see H.R. 3320), H3625 [20MY]
------ treatment of commercial aviation to and from airports located
on sparsely populated islands, (see H.R. 4703), H9536 [5OC]
------ treatment of individual retirement accounts, (see H.R. 3102),
H386 [5FE]
------ treatment of primary health providers in health professional
shortage areas, (see H.R. 2804), H4325 [9JN]
------ treatment of real property tax reduction vouchers received by
senior citizens in exchange for volunteer work, (see H.R. 3841),
H3105 [12MY]
------ treatment of tax payments from certain religious individuals
relative to nonmilitary purposes, (see H.R. 2660), H2056 [1AP]
Tijuana, Mexico: improve working conditions at the Han Young truck
factory, (see H. Res. 595), H10832 [13OC]
Tobacco products: limit access to minors, (see H.R. 3474), H1236
[17MR], (see H.R. 3474), H1378 [23MR]
------ reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and
develop safer tobacco products, (see H.R. 3868), H3311 [14MY]
Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved
people of Cyprus, (see H. Con. Res. 181), H2120 [21AP]
U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 229), H2319 [23AP]
Veterans: extend priority health care to individuals who served
during the Persian Gulf Conflict, (see H.R. 3661), H2053 [1AP]
Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs
funding, (see H.R. 2670), H1021 [10MR]
Women: increase research and education on the drug DES, (see H.R.
1788), H1021 [10MR]
------ support breastfeeding of newborns and encourage employers to
establish workplace lactation programs, (see H.R. 3531), H7494
[9SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Adams National Historical Park: establish in Massachusetts as the
successor to the Adams National Historic Site, (see H.R. 3703),
H2236 [22AP]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5080 [24JN]
Bankruptcy: prohibit conversion of non-exempt assets into exempt
homestead property within a year of declaring bankruptcy and
preserve States' rights to set homestead exemptions, H4406
[10JN]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), H4365 [10JN], H4402 [10JN], H4406
[10JN], H4436 [10JN]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (H. Res. 462), H4351
[10JN]
------ treatment of credit card debt, H4402 [10JN]
Cape Cod National Seashore: provide for a land exchange and extend
the authority of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory
Commission (H.R. 2411), H4901 [22JN]
Capitol Buildings and Grounds: site of national robotics
competition, H4698 [17JN]
Clinton, President: censure, H11884 [18DE], H11913 [18DE], H12003
[19DE], H12034 [19DE], H12039<bullet> [19DE]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether
grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), H10021 [8OC], H10022
[8OC], H10097<bullet> [8OC], H10099<bullet> [8OC],
H10102<bullet> [8OC], H10107<bullet> [8OC]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11884 [18DE], H11894 [18DE],
H11897 [18DE], H11908 [18DE], H11912 [18DE], H11913 [18DE],
H12003 [19DE], H12034 [19DE], H12039<bullet> [19DE]
Coast Guard: funding, H6738 [29JY]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release
of independent counsel report on investigation of President
Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and
improper sexual conduct (H. Res. 525), H7600 [11SE],
H7606<bullet> [11SE]
Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the
Internet or interactive computer services (H.R. 4105), H5035
[23JN]
Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), H1461 [25MR], H1463
[25MR], H1472 [25MR]
------ prevent the misappropriation of collections of information
(H.R. 2652), H3403<bullet> [19MY]
------ prevent the misappropriation of collections of information,
H10620<bullet> [12OC]
------ reform music licensing practices and fees, H1472 [25MR]
Courts: limit Federal authority to force State and local
governments to assess, levy, or collect taxes, H2257 [23AP],
H2260 [23AP]
Crime: consumer fraud (H.R. 1847), H4592 [16JN]
------ enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (H.R. 3081),
E2230<bullet> [16OC]
------ national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R.
3), H7743 [15SE]
------ penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R.
3494), H4528 [11JN]
------ provide State grants to combat violence against women and
limit the effects of violence and sexual assaults against women
and children, H4528 [11JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: regulate loans to certain processors of
sugarcane and sugar beets, H5080 [24JN]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees,
including any appointed independent counsel, and establish a
review board to monitor compliance, H7235 [5AU], H7241 [5AU]
------ establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a
review board to monitor compliance, H7229 [5AU], H7235 [5AU],
H7241 [5AU], H7245<bullet> [5AU]
------ transfer Truth in Sentencing Incentive Grant funding to crime
prevention, drug treatment, and family resource programs, H7136
[4AU], H7137 [4AU], H7138 [4AU], H7140 [4AU]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4104), H5578 [15JY], H5579 [15JY]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4328), H6738 [29JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: veterans extended care facilities
construction funding through offsets in the Dept. of HUD Housing
Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program, H6566 [29JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7136 [4AU], H7137
[4AU], H7138 [4AU], H7140 [4AU], H7229 [5AU], H7235 [5AU], H7241
[5AU], H7245<bullet> [5AU], H7252 [5AU], E1534<bullet> [4AU]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4276), E1668<bullet> [9SE],
E1673<bullet> [9SE]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H6566 [29JY], H6573<bullet>
[29JY]
Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who
contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (H.R. 1023),
H3389 [19MY]
District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 4380),
H7377<bullet> [6AU], E1672<bullet> [9SE]
------ prohibit funding for joint adoptions by individuals not
related by blood or marriage, E1672<bullet> [9SE]
------ prohibit needle exchange programs funding, H7377<bullet>
[6AU]
Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange
programs (H.R. 3717), H2459 [29AP], H2474<bullet> [29AP]
Drugs: conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving
similar amounts of cocaine base (H.R. 3898), H7717 [15SE]
------ support existing Federal legal process for determining safety
and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal
purposes (H.J. Res. 117), H7721 [15SE]
Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal
employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation, H7252
[5AU]
Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252),
H2249 [23AP], H2257 [23AP], H2260 [23AP], E723<bullet> [30AP]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621),
H8802<bullet> [25SE]
GATT: implementation, E1673<bullet> [9SE]
Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State
and local governments not provided under the Constitution,
H6573<bullet> [29JY], H7252 [5AU]
Health: revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation
program (H.R. 2202), H3428<bullet> [19MY]
Immigration: extend Visa Waiver Pilot Program and collect data
relative to number of nonimmigrants residing in the U.S. (H.R.
2578), H1485<bullet> [25MR]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing
appropriations (H.R. 1818), H7743 [15SE]
Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating
money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions
(H. Con. Res. 288), H4894 [22JN], H4895 [22JN]
LSC: funding, E1534<bullet> [4AU], E1668<bullet> [9SE]
Medicare: delay implementation of interim payment system to home
health agencies for home health services (H.R. 3205),
H5282<bullet> [24JN]
NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H738 [3MR], H739
[3MR], H740 [3MR], H741 [3MR], H742 [3MR]
------ implementation, E1673<bullet> [9SE]
Nam Vets Association of the Cape and Island, Inc.: anniversary,
E505<bullet> [27MR]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing
appropriations (S. 2073), H7743 [15SE]
Presidents of the U.S.: use of executive privilege (H. Res. 432),
H3645 [21MY]
Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue
of hate crimes, E2230<bullet> [16OC]
Television: transmission of Federal court proceedings, E723<bullet>
[30AP]
Treaties and agreements: preemption of State and local laws
relative to GATT and NAFTA, E1673<bullet> [9SE]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report, H10620<bullet>
[12OC]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report,
H10620<bullet> [12OC]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H4048 [3JN], H4710 [17JN]
Statements
Censure of President Clinton: by, H11889 [18DE]
Committee on the Judiciary (House) Deliberative Review and Release
of Independent Counsel Report on Investigation of President
Clinton Relative to Perjury, Obstruction of Justice, and
Improper Sexual Conduct: by, H11886 [18DE]
Committee on the Judiciary (House) Inquiry Into Whether Grounds
Exist To Impeach President Clinton: by, H11885-H11888 [18DE]
Impeachment of President Clinton: by, H11888-H11890 [18DE]
Questioning of Kenneth W. Starr by Counsel to President Clinton
Before the Committee on the Judiciary (House): by, H11888
[18DE]
Subpoena Notices
Plymoth Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, H10007 [7OC]
Transcripts
Telephone Respondents to Marshfield, MA, Area Newspaper Articles on
Home Health Care, H5285<bullet> [24JN]
Tributes
Kennedy, Representative Joseph P., II, E2228<bullet> [16OC]