[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
ESHOO, ANNA G. (a Representative from California)
Appointments
Conferee: S. 1260, Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act,
H7888 [16SE]
Sonny Bono funeral attendees, H18 [27JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins, (see H.R. 864), H2055
[1AP]
Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7585 [10SE]
Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to
enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees
Health Benefits Program, (see H.R. 1766), H578 [24FE]
California: designate all unreserved and unappropriated coastal
rocks and islands as a component of the National Wilderness
Preservation System, (see H.R. 3911), H4880 [19JN]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see
H.R. 2733), H6820 [30JY]
------ reauthorize, (see H.R. 3595), H1776 [30MR]
Chiapas, Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of
the conflict and to protect human rights, (see H. Con. Res.
347), H10352 [9OC]
Children and youth: establish programs for early detection,
diagnosis and intervention of hearing loss in newborns, (see
H.R. 2923), H4325 [9JN]
Colleges and universities: encourage adoption of a code of
principles to change the culture of alcohol consumption on
college campuses, (see H. Res. 321), H3106 [12MY]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem, (see H.R. 4455), H7412 [6AU]
Courts: 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),
H2318 [23AP]
------ expand prohibition on stalking, (see H.R. 3747), H2707 [30AP]
------ prevent violence against women, (see H.R. 3514), H1336 [19MR]
Dept. of the Interior: moratorium on oil and gas development on
certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, (see H.R.
3875), H4325 [9JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish certain presumptions of
service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R.
4036), H9346 [2OC]
Diseases: issue special postage stamps to fund diabetes research,
(see H.R. 3517), H2931 [6MY]
------ osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and related bone disorders
information clearinghouse funding, (see H.R. 2704), H10917
[14OC]
Ecology and environment: assist local governments and citizens'
associations in assessing and remediating brownfield sites, (see
H.R. 3627), H2237 [22AP]
Education: encourage States to develop and implement alternative
teacher certification and licensure programs, (see H.R. 3440),
H1111 [11MR]
Families and domestic relations: develop, promote, and implement
policies to stabilize U.S. population growth, (see H. Con. Res.
154), H11696 [20OC]
------ establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child
support obligations, (see H.R. 2925), H2120 [21AP]
------ increase availability, affordability, and quality of child
care, (see H.R. 4030), H5405 [25JN]
FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety, (see
H.R. 3676), H2054 [1AP]
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass
measurements, (see H.R. 2699), H2119 [21AP]
Firearms: protect children from violence, (see H.R. 4073), H4711
[17JN]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H2319 [23AP]
Germany: jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide
during World War II, (see H.R. 1531), H64 [27JA]
Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries, (see H.R.
4143), H5402 [25JN]
Health: awareness and use of federally-supported research findings
on the social and economic costs of sleep deprivation and sleep
disorders, (see H. Con. Res. 250), H1549 [25MR]
------ biomedical research funding, (see H. Res. 363), H1168 [16MR]
------ establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid for
individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, (see H.R. 4121), H5594
[15JY]
------ establish standards to improve children's health quality in
managed care plans and other health plans, (see H.R. 4118),
H5064 [23JN]
------ importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer, (see H. Res. 565), H10012 [7OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see
H.R. 3605), H1853 [31MR]
------ revise and extend mammography quality standards programs,
(see H.R. 4382), H6999 [3AU]
House of Representatives: printing of independent counsel report on
investigation of President Clinton relative to perjury,
obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct, (see H.
Res. 528), H7584 [10SE]
Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents
relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras, (see
H.R. 2635), H241 [3FE]
Immigration: adjust status of certain Haitian refugees, (see H.R.
3033), H65 [27JA]
Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish, (see
H.R. 3502), H1299 [18MR]
Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con.
Res. 258), H7290 [5AU]
Insurance: allow children covered under private health insurance
under a State health plan to continue receiving benefits under
the Vaccines for Children Program, (see H.R. 3794), H3024 [11MY]
------ prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative
vendors in the administration of State children's health
insurance plans, (see H.R. 3713), H2236 [22AP]
------ require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor
child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to
trauma, infection, tumor, or disease, (see H.R. 4737), H10353
[9OC]
Israel: independence anniversary, (see H.J. Res. 102), H1700 [27MR]
Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public
safety officers employed by States or local governments, (see
H.R. 1173), H1854 [31MR]
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), H6820 [30JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H1550 [25MR]
McVay, Charles B., III: exonerate from responsibility in the
sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, (see H.R. 3710), H3247
[13MY]
Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services
for certain women screened under federally funded programs, (see
H.R. 3779), H5405 [25JN]
------ exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll
with a managed care entity, (see H.R. 3281), H5405 [25JN]
------ prohibit transfers or discharges of residents of nursing
facilities, (see H.R. 4046), H4549 [11JN]
Medicare: payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate
medical education programs, (see H.R. 3855), H5859 [17JY]
------ reductions in prescription drug prices, (see H.R. 4646),
H9083 [26SE]
------ require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care
facilities, (see H.R. 2754), H10011 [7OC]
National Center for Bioengineering Research: establish, (see H.R.
4170), H5403 [25JN]
National Park Service: reform concessions policies, (see H.R.
3934), H3743 [21MY]
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide
certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of
status, (see H.R. 3553), H10011 [7OC]
Nuclear weapons: recognize the security interests of the U.S. in
furthering complete nuclear disarmament, (see H. Res. 479),
H8932 [25SE]
Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to
tobacco products, (see H.R. 4189), H8932 [25SE]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, (see
H.R. 3526), H2120 [21AP]
Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 203), H3972 [22MY]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7585 [10SE]
Recycling: require refund values for beverage containers and
provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling
programs, (see H.R. 1586), H2236 [22AP]
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate, (see
H.R. 3295), H677 [26FE]
Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and
establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia
ecosystem, (see H.R. 2077), H3024 [11MY]
Supreme Patriarch Karekin I: tribute to U.S. visit commemorating
centennial of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in America,
(see H. Con. Res. 271), H3015 [7MY]
Taxation: designation of overpayments for use in biomedical
research conducted through the National Institutes of Health,
(see H.R. 3563), H2120 [21AP]
------ 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),
H5957 [20JY]
------ extend the research credit and modify the alternative
incremental credit, (see H.R. 2819), H3972 [22MY]
------ increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in
each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H1021 [10MR]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the
solvency of Social Security, (see H.R. 4597), H8932 [25SE]
------ treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to
charitable contributions, (see H.R. 2821), H7690 [14SE]
Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, (see H.R.
3050), H1112 [11MR]
Television: promote competition in the multichannel video
marketplace, (see H.R. 2921), H65 [27JA]
Tobacco products: reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related
research, and develop safer tobacco products, (see H.R. 3868),
H3311 [14MY]
U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 229), H2319 [23AP]
Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with
service-connected disability benefits, (see H.R. 44), H3743
[21MY]
Women: promote research and disseminate information on the health
effects of silicone breast implants, (see H.R. 4028), H5405
[25JN]
World Summit for Children: implementation of plan of action, (see
H.R. 1427), H2055 [1AP]
Letters
NIH biomedical research funding: by, H2387 [28AP]
Remarks
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2207<bullet> [22AP]
Atherton, CA: anniversary, E2117<bullet> [13OC]
Aviel, Sara: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee,
E317<bullet> [5MR]
Azerbaijan: prohibit allocation of foreign aid relative to blockade
of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh, H7987 [17SE]
Bessire, Mildred A.: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame
inductee, E316<bullet> [5MR]
Brown, Gloria: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee,
E314<bullet> [5MR]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con.
Res. 284), H4221<bullet> [5JN]
California: Moffett Federal Airfield composite hangar funding,
E920<bullet> [20MY]
Chau, Annie: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee,
E311<bullet> [5MR]
Cisneros, Marcella: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame
inductee, E313<bullet> [5MR]
Clinton, President: censure, H12030<bullet> [19DE]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether
grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), H10090 [8OC],
E2305<bullet> [21OC]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11842 [18DE], H12030<bullet>
[19DE]
Colleges and universities: reporting requirements for reductions in
athletic funding or scholarships, H2877 [6MY]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem (H.R. 4455), E1635<bullet>
[7AU]
------ encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to
the year 2000 problem (S. 2392), H9207<bullet> [1OC]
------ prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the
Internet or interactive computer services (H.R. 4105), H5034
[23JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
E920<bullet> [20MY]
Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange
programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (H. Res. 409), H2450 [29AP]
Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures
(H.J. Res. 119), consideration (H. Res. 442), H3732<bullet>
[21MY]
Flaherty, Laurie: Emergency Nurses Association Lifetime Achievement
Award recipient and Nursing Hall of Fame inductee, E2297<bullet>
[21OC]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7984 [17SE], H7987 [17SE]
Forests: establish a program of recovery and protection and to
inventory, monitor, and analyze public and private forests and
their resources (H.R. 2515), H1656 [27MR]
Health: liability protection for suppliers of raw material and
component parts to medical device manufacturers (H.R. 872),
E1573<bullet> [7AU]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), H6376 [24JY]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), H2877 [6MY]
IMF: funding, H7984 [17SE]
Lopez, Linda: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee,
E305<bullet> [5MR]
Mann, Marian: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee,
E306<bullet> [5MR]
Papan, Irene: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee,
E307<bullet> [5MR]
Plotnikoff, Bernadette: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame
inductee, E304<bullet> [5MR]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R.
2183), H3787 [22MY], H4820 [18JN]
----- ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183),
consideration (H. Res. 442), H3732<bullet> [21MY]
----- ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 3581), H1735
[30MR]
Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under
State law (H.R. 1689), H6059 [21JY], H6061 [21JY], H6064 [21JY],
E1390<bullet> [22JY]
------ limit the conduct of securities class actions under State law
(S. 1260), conference report, H10780 [13OC], E2296<bullet>
[21OC]
Telecommunications: clarify under the fifth amendment the
constitutionality of uncompensated takings of real property from
COMSAT, H2845 [6MY]
------ permit users or providers of telecommunications services to
renegotiate or terminate contracts with COMSAT, H2852 [6MY]
------ promote competition and privatization in satellite
communications (H.R. 1872), H2827 [6MY], H2845 [6MY], H2852
[6MY]
Varian Associates, Inc.: anniversary, E650<bullet> [23AP]
Votes: position on missed, H2374 [28AP], E1182<bullet> [19JN]
Wells, Bonnie: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee,
E308<bullet> [5MR]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H231 [3FE], H437 [11FE]
Special order: granted, H2235 [22AP]
Tributes
Alquist, Alfred E., E1493<bullet> [31JY]
Belforte, John, E1071<bullet> [9JN]
Hoyos, Josue, E884<bullet> [19MY]
McShane, James, E648<bullet> [23AP]
Piombo, Frank, E2024<bullet> [10OC]
Post, Rollin, E15<bullet> [27JA]
Raiser, Helen Hilton, E470<bullet> [25MR]
Schmitt, Henry A., E2030<bullet> [10OC]
Tisdale, Eben, E2301<bullet> [21OC]
Yoachum, Susan G., E1436<bullet> [24JY]