[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
DUNN, JENNIFER (a Representative from Washington)
Addresses
National Policy Objectives: Speaker Gingrich,
E272<bullet>-E275<bullet> [3MR]
Appointments
Committee To Escort President of Romania Emil Constantinescu Into
the House Chamber, H5499 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft, (see
H.R. 1521), H447 [11FE]
Arlington National Cemetery: disclosure of identity of any
individual for whom a waiver of eligibility requirements for
interment is granted, (see H.R. 3089), H241 [3FE]
Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform:
establish, (see H.R. 3546), H2056 [1AP]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds
for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, (see
H.R. 4056), H5297 [24JN]
Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue
of hate crimes, (see H. Res. 466), H4549 [11JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob
J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism, (see H.
Con. Res. 311), H6487 [27JY]
------ use of the rotunda for a memorial service for John M. Gibson
and Jacob J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police, (see H. Con. Res.
310), H6487 [27JY]
China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and
democracy, (see H. Con. Res. 301), H5859 [17JY]
Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on
the basis of labor policies, (see H.R. 1378), H5064 [23JN]
Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of
Federal credit unions, (see H.R. 3265), H1021 [10MR]
Crime: identity fraud, (see H.R. 4151), H5402 [25JN]
------ penalties for certain sex offenses against children, (see
H.R. 3494), H1298 [18MR]
------ prohibit all private possession of child pornography, (see
H.R. 3185), H3247 [13MY]
Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International
Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center, (see
H.R. 3985), H4054 [3JN]
Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem, (see H.
Res. 212), H4056 [3JN]
Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals
without explicit and specific legislation, (see H.R. 2846), H101
[28JA]
Dept. of HHS: provide additional exceptions to the imposition of
civil money penalties in cases of payments to beneficiaries,
(see H.R. 3511), H1643 [26MR]
------ revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs, (see H.R. 4683), H10513 [10OC]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and
establish a review board to monitor compliance, (see H.R. 3396),
H2120 [21AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in
the redesign of the one dollar bill, (see H.R. 3792), H7428
[7AU]
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]
------ sentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses while in the
presence of a minor, (see H.R. 3919), H3624 [20MY]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial
of birth, (see H.R. 678), H2606 [29AP]
Education: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of
the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the
Federalist Papers, (see H. Con. Res. 316), H7178 [4AU]
Employment: protect employer rights, (see H.R. 758), H64 [27JA]
Families and domestic relations: provide equitable child care
relief for stay at-home parents, (see H. Con. Res. 202), H448
[11FE]
Flag--U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-
staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line
of duty, (see H. Con. Res. 47), H3106 [12MY]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H2120 [21AP]
Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and to
inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and
their resources, (see H.R. 2515), H1159 [12MR]
Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious
groups, (see H. Con. Res. 325), H7618 [11SE]
Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to
small businesses, (see H.R. 3310), H754 [3MR]
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), H5957 [20JY]
Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines
relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H4629
[16JN]
Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural
workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas, (see
H.R. 3410), H2931 [6MY]
Insurance: coverage of long-term care services, (see H. Con. Res.
210), H6880 [31JY]
Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action,
(see H. Con. Res. 226), H677 [26FE]
IRS: reform, (see H.R. 3493), H1298 [18MR]
Kosovo: presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes,
(see H. Con. Res. 343), H10076 [8OC]
Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to
assist local governments in purchasing armor vests, (see H.R.
2829), H3024 [11MY]
------ exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed
handguns, (see H.R. 218), H2318 [23AP]
------ tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service,
(see H. Res. 422), H3106 [12MY]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see H.R. 3790), H6880 [31JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H3625 [20MY]
Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services, (see H.R.
1375), H7915 [16SE]
------ eliminate budget neutrality adjustment factor used in
calculating blended capitation rate for Medicare+Choice
organizations, (see H.R. 4492), H7413 [6AU]
------ establish a prospective payment system for psychiatric
hospital services, (see H.R. 3780), H10513 [10OC]
------ payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate
medical education programs, (see H.R. 3855), H5494 [14JY]
Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and
devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M.
Gibson of the Capitol Police, (see H. Con. Res. 317), H7178
[4AU]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: anniversary, (see H.
Con. Res. 274), H9723 [6OC]
National Museum of Women's History Advisory Committee: establish,
(see H.R. 4722), H10011 [7OC]
National security: national missile defense system, (see H.R.
4402), H7289 [5AU]
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, (see H.R. 4761), H10352 [9OC]
Religion: permit revocation by members of the clergy of their
exemption from Social Security coverage, (see H.R. 939), H755
[3MR]
Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium
in the Technology Transfer Center, (see H.R. 3731), H4241 [5JN]
Shipping industry: reform coastwise, intercoastal, and
noncontiguous trade shipping laws, (see H.R. 1991), H7803 [15SE]
------ reform coastwise, intercoastal, and noncontiguous trade
shipping laws, cosponsorship withdrawn, (see H.R. 1991), H8529
[23SE]
Ships and vessels: limit restriction on carriage of certain
noncontainerized agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise
trade by foreign-built freight vessels, (see H.R. 4236), H7803
[15SE]
----- limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized
agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-
built freight vessels, cosponsorship withdrawn, (see H.R. 4236),
H8529 [23SE]
Social Security: increase earnings limit, (see H.R. 326), H7428
[7AU]
Tariff: wool fabrics, (see H.R. 4358), H7585 [10SE]
Taxation: allow capital gains treatment and exception from the
uniform capitalization rules for certain timber, (see H.R.
4330), H7495 [9SE]
------ allow deduction for health insurance costs for individuals
who are not eligible to participate in employer subsidized
health plans, (see H.R. 3475), H1550 [25MR]
------ allow deduction for long-term care services for individuals
not eligible for employer-provided long-term health coverage,
(see H.R. 4472), H7412 [6AU]
------ allow married couples to file combined return under which
each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers,
(see H.R. 3104), H241 [3FE]
------ allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their
charitable contributions, (see H.R. 2499), H2236 [22AP]
------ capital gains rates, (see H.R. 4125), H5296 [24JN]
------ constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations,
(see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE]
------ cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax
credit, (see H.R. 3945), H3970 [22MY]
------ designate renewal communities, (see H.R. 3865), H4880 [19JN]
------ determination of employment status, (see H.R. 3722), H2317
[23AP]
------ eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate
brackets and standard deduction amounts, (see H.R. 3734), H2932
[6MY]
------ establish medical innovation tax credits for clinical testing
research expenses relative to academic medical centers and other
qualified hospital research organizations, (see H.R. 3815),
H4056 [3JN]
------ extend the work opportunity credit, (see H.R. 3125), H99
[28JA]
------ increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in
each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H101 [28JA]
------ increase amount of taxable income which is taxed at the
lowest rate, (see H.R. 3151), H240 [3FE]
------ increase child tax credit for certain children and allow such
credit against the alternative minimum tax, (see H.R. 3583),
H3106 [12MY]
------ increase personal income tax exemption, (see H.R. 3149), H240
[3FE]
------ modify the low-income housing credit, (see H.R. 3290), H2707
[30AP]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, and establish incentives for education, (see H.R.
4579), H8528 [23SE]
------ reduce the per dose tax on vaccines, (see H.R. 3217), H496
[12FE]
------ repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund
of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation,
(see H.R. 4332), H6453 [24JY]
------ S corporation reform, (see H.R. 4285), H6069 [21JY]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see H.R. 3097), H62 [27JA]
------ treatment of depreciation of computers and peripheral
equipment, (see H.R. 3304), H7494 [9SE]
------ treatment of employee benefits for staffing firms, (see H.R.
1891), H1337 [19MR]
------ treatment of small business meal and entertainment expenses,
(see H.R. 3667), H8932 [25SE]
------ treatment of Social Security benefits, (see H.R. 2723), H579
[24FE]
Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in
satellite communications, (see H.R. 1872), H578 [24FE]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land
claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican
citizens, (see H.R. 2538), H2318 [23AP]
U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund: establish on behalf of John M.
Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, (see H.R. 4354), H6819 [30JY]
Veterans: determination of active military service for certain
merchant mariners who served during World War II, (see H.R.
1126), H6453 [24JY]
------ eligibility for hospital care and services relative to
awarding of Purple Heart, (see H.R. 2397), H6697 [29JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Courts: provide that persons closely related to certain judges may
not be appointed as judges to the same court, (see H.R. 3926),
H3742 [21MY]
Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act:
authorizing appropriations, (see H.R. 4463), H7412 [6AU]
Medicaid: allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance
Program allotment to cover additional low-income children, (see
H.R. 4583), H7914 [16SE]
Social Security: include retirees among recipients of annual
account statements, (see H.R. 3649), H2053 [1AP]
Taxation: determination of employment status, (see H.R. 4622),
H8627 [24SE]
------ elimination of estate and gift taxes, (see H.R. 3879), H3311
[14MY]
------ expand the exclusion for qualified small business stock and
increase the annual limit for incentive stock options, (see H.R.
4685), H9345 [2OC]
------ repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications
services, (see H.R. 3648), H2053 [1AP]
------ treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on
land subject to conservation easement, (see H.R. 4301), H6186
[22JY]
------ treatment of forestry activities, (see H.R. 4126), H5296
[24JN]
Essays
Reflections on Easter and Spring: Peter T. Coleman, E546<bullet>
[1AP]
Explanations
Engagement With China Has Led to Concrete Benefits: U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, H6097 [22JY]
Letters
Taxation treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or
property to transfer assets to charitable organizations:
several nonprofit organizations, E2106<bullet> [13OC]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H6189 [23JY]
Remarks
Armed Forces: funding of abortions for military personnel and
dependents at overseas military medical facilities, E949<bullet>
[22MY]
Beckwith, Allison: National Business Plan Competition award
recipient, E2118<bullet> [13OC]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con.
Res. 284), H4067 [4JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob
J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (H. Con.
Res. 311), H6464 [27JY]
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res.
121), H6096 [22JY]
Clinton, President: evaluation of administration, H3117 [13MY]
Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter
irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H.
Res. 355), H459 [12FE]
Courts: provide that persons closely related to certain judges may
not be appointed as judges to the same court (H.R. 3926),
E935<bullet> [21MY]
------ provide that persons closely related to certain judges may
not be appointed as judges to the same court (S. 1892),
H9986<bullet> [7OC]
Crime: establish penalties for the use of interstate facilities to
target children for sexually explicit messages or contacts,
H10574 [12OC]
------ increase penalties and improve law enforcement activities
involving the use of computers to commit sexual crimes against
children, H4492 [11JN]
------ penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R.
3494), H4336 [10JN], H4483 [11JN], H4492 [11JN], H4504 [11JN],
H4510 [11JN] penalties for certain sex offenses against children
(H.R. 3494), consideration (H. Res. 465), H4487 [11JN]
------ penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R.
3494), H10574 [12OC]
------ prohibit all private possession of child pornography, H4504
[11JN]
------ provide State grants for sex offender registration programs,
H4510 [11JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
E949<bullet> [22MY]
Dept. of the Interior: reallocation of Forest Service timber
management to watershed improvement and recreational management,
H6050<bullet> [21JY]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H6037 [21JY], H6038 [21JY], H6050<bullet> [21JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7286<bullet>
[5AU]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy, E272<bullet> [3MR]
Education: national policy to improve system, E272<bullet> [3MR]
Families and domestic relations: provide equitable child care
relief for stay at-home parents (H. Con. Res. 202), H401<bullet>
[11FE]
Federal highway program: replace affirmative action policies with
emerging business enterprise programs, H2003 [1AP]
Firearms: ensure child safety, H7286<bullet> [5AU]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621),
consideration (H. Res. 553), H8758 [25SE]
Health: importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer (H. Res. 565), H9189 [1OC], H10156 [8OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's,
H6192 [23JY]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), H6402 [24JY]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736),
H8600<bullet> [24SE]
IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, H6076
[22JY]
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H9189 [1OC]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing
appropriations (S. 2073), H9203<bullet> [1OC]
National Park Service: funding, H6037 [21JY], H6038 [21JY]
National parks and recreation areas: require the President to
submit a separate appropriations request to ensure priority
funding, H6037 [21JY]
Nuclear weapons: missile defense system, H5503 [15JY]
Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor
organization dues and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608),
H1752 [30MR]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625),
H256 [4FE]
Senior citizens: retirement savings, E272<bullet> [3MR]
Social Security: include retirees among recipients of annual
account statements (H.R. 3649), E560<bullet> [2AP]
Taxation: elimination of estate and gift taxes (H.R. 3879),
E859<bullet> [14MY]
------ expand the exclusion for qualified small business stock and
increase the annual limit for incentive stock options (H.R.
4685), E1892<bullet> [2OC]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579),
H8963 [26SE]
------ rates, E272<bullet> [3MR]
------ repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications
services (H.R. 3648), E552<bullet> [1AP]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), H4656 [17JN]
------ treatment of education individual retirement accounts
relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R.
2646), conference report, H4640 [17JN]
------ treatment of forestry activities (H.R. 4126), E1222<bullet>
[25JN]
------ treatment of liquidations of closely held corporations or
property to transfer assets to charitable organizations (H.R.
3029), E2106<bullet> [13OC]
Taxpayer Relief Act: anniversary, H7183 [5AU]
Terrorism: relief for American victims of terrorism (H. Con. Res.
220), E770<bullet> [6MY]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H2003 [1AP]
Votes: position on missed, H9741 [7OC], E770<bullet> [6MY]
Women: anniversary of women's rights movement, H5742 [17JY]
Statements
Voice of Business--Preserve Normal Trading Status With China:
Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6097 [22JY]
Tributes
Coleman, Peter T., E545<bullet> [1AP]