[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
FOREIGN TRADE related term(s) International Trade; Tariff
Addresses
Joint Meeting of Congress: Kim Dae-Jung, President of the Republic
of Korea, H4334 [10JN]
Role of the Major Participants in Asian Economic Recovery: Senator
Roth, S2369 [20MR]
Amendments
Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural
commodities from the application of sanctions (S. 2282), S7813
[9JY]
Canada: blockade of U.S. vessels exercising right of innocent
passage through the territorial sea of Canada (H. Con. Res.
124), S12565 [14OC]
Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), H1447 [24MR], H1448
[24MR], H1465 [25MR], H1466 [25MR], H1468 [25MR]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), S11794 [7OC]
Developing countries: denial of benefits under the Generalized
System of Preferences to countries that violate intellectual
property rights (S. Con. Res. 124), S12467 [14OC]
Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with
Poland (H.R. 3461), H10594 [12OC]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (S. 2334), S8788 [22JY], S8790 [22JY], S8944
[23JY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7809 [15SE], H7810
[15SE], H7915 [16SE], H7916 [16SE], H7917 [16SE], H7921 [16SE],
H7922 [16SE], H7923 [16SE], H7977 [17SE], H7978 [17SE], H7985
[17SE], H8001 [17SE], H8004 [17SE], H8005 [17SE], H8008 [17SE],
H8035 [17SE]
------ making appropriations (S. 2334), S9722 [1SE], S9723 [1SE],
S9724 [1SE], S9726 [1SE], S9727 [1SE], S9728 [1SE], S9729 [1SE],
S9731 [1SE], S9739 [1SE], S9740 [1SE], S9744 [1SE], S9746 [1SE],
S9747 [1SE], S9748 [1SE], S9750 [1SE], S9754 [1SE], S9755 [1SE],
S9758 [1SE], S9764 [1SE], S9766 [1SE], S9770 [1SE], S9772 [1SE],
S9790 [1SE], S9791 [1SE], S9792 [1SE], S9793 [1SE], S9794 [1SE],
S9795 [1SE], S9796 [1SE], S9797 [1SE], S9825 [2SE], S9837 [2SE],
S9839 [2SE], S9842 [2SE], S9851 [2SE], S9853 [2SE], S9858 [2SE],
S9859 [2SE], S9867 [2SE], S9868 [2SE], S9885 [2SE], S9886 [2SE],
S9887 [2SE]
Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to
sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), H1056 [11MR], H1064 [11MR],
H1065 [11MR], H1067 [11MR], H1070 [11MR], H1072 [11MR], H1073
[11MR], H1077 [11MR]
Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper
markets (S. Con. Res. 88), S8412 [16JY], S8421 [16JY]
Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State
emission standards (H.R. 8), S11497 [5OC], S11512 [5OC]
Patents: protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant
parts (H.R. 1197), S12630 [15OC], S12656 [15OC], H11028 [16OC]
Thailand: U.S. support for economic recovery (S. Res. 174), S1795
[11MR], S1807 [11MR]
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (S. 2193), S10603 [18SE]
Treaties and agreements: establish negotiating objectives and fast-
track procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H8529
[23SE]
----- establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for
future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (H. Res.
553), H8764 [25SE]
Wildlife: prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of products
derived from rhinoceros or tiger (H.R. 2807), S12631 [15OC],
H10871 [14OC]
Analyses
Encryption Protects the Rights of Individuals From Violation and
Abuse in Cyberspace Act (S. 2067), S4723-S4725 [12MY]
Trademark Law Treaty Implementation (S. 2193), S6576-S6579 [18JN]
Unilateral Economic Sanctions: National Association of
Manufacturers, S8202 [15JY]
Articles and editorials
Agriculture Takes Biggest Hit From Embargoes, E1151 [17JN]
Beijing Continued Arms Sales to Pakistan, H6093 [22JY]
Between the Lines--India Should Push Ahead With Determination, E1123
[11JN]
Bilbray, Bliley Prep Smog Bill for Quick Floor Vote, H5897 [20JY]
Bilbray Pushes for Law on Border Emission Standards, H5896 [20JY]
Bilbray Urges Crackdown on Transborder Polluters--Bill Would Stop
Vehicles at Border To Protect Air, H5895 [20JY]
Billion-Dollar Blunders Hide Tobacco Deal's Flaws, S2858 [31MR]
Border Smog Bill Wins Bipartisan Backing in House Commerce Markup,
H5897 [20JY]
Border Tour Boosts Bill To Compel Registration of Mexican Cars Here,
H5895 [20JY]
China Conducted Test as Clinton Visited, H6093 [22JY]
China's Robber Barons, E2123 [13OC]
Clinton Argues for ``Flexibility'' Over Sanctions--U.S. Tempted To
``Fudge'' on Repressive Nations, H2344 [28AP]
Clinton's Switch on Fast-Track a Puzzling Political Maneuver, E1484
[30JY]
Consumers Have Right To Know Origin of Meat, S8326 [16JY]
Extend the Benefits of Free Trade, E251 [2MR]
Fast-Track Approval Part of Top Ag Agenda, S8179 [15JY]
For Workers, Island Jobs Can Be a Losing Proposition, E130 [11FE]
House Panel OKs Bill To Bar U.S. Entry of Cars Into Ozone
Nonattainment Areas, H5897 [20JY]
House Speaker Speaks Out on Critical Ag, Trade Issues, S8115 [14JY]
How To Help Africa, H1033 [11MR], H1054 [11MR]
Imported Smog--Vehicles From Mexico Add to Problem, H5895 [20JY]
Indian Villagers Claim Nuclear Test Side Effects, E1125 [11JN]
``Made in the USA'' Is at Heart of the Second Battle of Saipan, E986
[3JN]
No MFN Without Trie, Solomon Hints--Urges Clinton To Pressure China,
H3662 [21MY]
North Korea's Defiance, S9768 [1SE]
North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions, S9768 [1SE]
Our Cuba Policy Has Not Worked, S5660 [4JN]
Panel OKs Bill To Curb Border's Smog-Belchers, H5896 [20JY]
Pentagon--Elite U.S. Special Forces Seek To Train Chinese Commando
Forces, H6094 [22JY]
Politics of Blackmail, S9768 [1SE]
Pyongyang's Provocation, S9768 [1SE]
Salinas Brother Is Tied by Swiss to Drug Trade, H8802 [25SE]
Sanctions Almost Never Work, E1291 [14JY]
Sanctions--A Blessing, E1124 [11JN]
Senate Should Pass a Better Tobacco Deal, S2859 [31MR]
Smile Even When You Are in Trouble, S4874 [14MY]
Smog Intervention--Bill Would Aim at Nabbing Mexican Polluters,
H5898 [20JY], H5899 [20JY]
So You Want To Trade With a Dictator, H2344-H2346 [28AP]
Steel Firms File Trade Complaint--Targets--Brazil, Japan, Russia,
H10403 [10OC]
Steel Imports Hit Area Hard, H10961 [15OC]
Story of Exploited Child, S4874 [14MY]
Trafficking in Humans--Fed by a 14-Year-Old Civil War, Slave Trade
Thrives in Sudan, H1064 [11MR]
We Should Pass the Africa Bill, E690 [28AP]
Your Pricey Clothing Is Their Low-Pay Work, E125-E127 [11FE]
Bills and resolutions
Agricultural Adjustment Act: require comparable requirements on
imported and domestic fruits and vegetables under agricultural
marketing orders, (see H.R. 3335), H850 [4MR]
Agriculture: clarify the conditions under which export controls may
be imposed on agricultural products, (see S. 2179), S6405 [16JN]
------ require the President to report to Congress on any selective
embargo on agricultural commodities, (see H.R. 3654), H2053
[1AP]
------ require the President to report to Congress on any selective
embargo on agricultural commodities, (see H.R. 4647, S. 2606),
S12164 [9OC], H9084 [26SE]
American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel
products, (see H.R. 3377), H903 [5MR]
Antitrust policy: clarify relative to commerce with foreign
nations, (see S. 2252), S7256 [26JN], (see H.R. 4453), H7412
[6AU]
Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural
commodities from the application of sanctions, (see S. 2156),
S6181 [11JN], (see S. 2158), S6181 [11JN], (see H.R. 4022, S.
2282), S7881 [9JY], H4324 [9JN], (see H.R. 4195), H5491 [14JY]
------ provide President with discretionary authority to impose
sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign
countries, (see S. 2194), S6698 [19JN], (see H.R. 4209), H5492
[14JY]
Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation
status, (see H. Con. Res. 237), H904 [5MR]
Brazil: prohibit importation of papayas into the U.S. and certain
territories until certain conditions are met, (see H.R. 3771),
H2705 [30AP]
Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and
promote foreign commerce, (see H.R. 4353), H6819 [30JY]
Canada: reduce barriers between U.S. and Canadian agricultural
products, (see H. Res. 583), H10076 [8OC]
Chile: engage in negotiations to conclude a free trade agreement in
the absence of fast track authority, (see H. Con. Res. 348),
H10513 [10OC]
China, People's Republic of: ensure that U.S. persons do not
conduct certain business with the People's Liberation Army or
the People's Armed Police, (see H.R. 4433), H7411 [6AU]
------ ensure that U.S. persons do not conduct certain business with
the People's Liberation Army or the People's Armed Police, (see
S. 2567), S11698 [7OC]
------ most-favored-nation status, (see H.J. Res. 121), H4165 [4JN]
------ prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology,
(see H.R. 3886), H3312 [14MY]
China, Republic of: tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial
crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region,
(see H. Con. Res. 270), H2706 [30AP]
Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of
China relative to the clarification of certain national security
and human rights issues, (see S. Res. 242), S5634 [4JN]
Commodity Exchange Act: limit CFTC authority to alter the
regulation of certain hybrid instruments and swap agreements,
(see H.R. 4507), H7414 [6AU]
------ remove the prohibition on agricultural trade options outside
contract markets, (see S. 1884), S2850 [31MR]
Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy
and security, (see S. 2067), S4712 [12MY]
Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise, (see S. 2631), S12558 [14OC]
Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration, (see
H. Res. 390), H1444 [24MR]
Crime: prohibit unauthorized interstate or foreign transfer of
counterfeit or authentic police badges, (see H.R. 4282), H6069
[21JY]
Cuba: lift trade embargo, (see H.R. 3173), H385 [5FE]
Customs Service: funding for high energy container x-ray and
automated targeting systems for inspection of cargo, (see H.R.
3112), H63 [27JA]
------ funding for personnel and technology to reduce delays at
border crossings, (see S. 1787), S2114 [17MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: carry out trade compensation assistance
program if the President or any provision of law causes exports
to be suspended for national security reasons, (see S. 2234),
S7172 [25JN]
Dept. of Commerce: investigate imports of methyl tertiary-butyl
ether from Saudi Arabia, (see S. 2391), S9425 [30JY]
Developing countries: denial of benefits under the Generalized
System of Preferences to countries that violate intellectual
property rights, (see S. Con. Res. 124), S11582 [6OC]
European Union: canned fruit subsidy, (see H. Res. 406), H2055
[1AP]
------ unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. agricultural
products, (see S. Con. Res. 73), S585 [10FE], (see H. Con. Res.
213), H446 [11FE]
------ unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef, (see S.
Con. Res. 74), S669 [11FE], (see S. Con. Res. 74), S837 [23FE],
(see H. Con. Res. 212), H446 [11FE]
Eximbank: negotiate environmental agreements with foreign export
financing agencies and allow U.S. companies to compete equally
for international projects until such agreements are reached,
(see S. 2537), S11279 [1OC]
Export Apple and Pear Act: limit applicability to apples, (see H.R.
4148), H5402 [25JN]
Firearms: ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition
feeding devices, (see S. 1887), S2850 [31MR], (see H.R. 3609),
H1854 [31MR], (see H.R. 3646), H2053 [1AP]
------ ban importation of certain large capacity military magazine
rifles, (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3105 [12MY]
------ clarify standard required for the importation of sporting
arms, (see H.R. 3954), H3970 [22MY]
Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with
Estonia, (see H.R. 4749), H10076 [8OC]
------ approve international fishery agreement with Latvia, (see
H.R. 3460), H1158 [12MR]
------ approve international fishery agreement with Lithuania, (see
H.R. 4750), H10076 [8OC]
------ approve international fishery agreement with Poland, (see
H.R. 3461), H1158 [12MR]
------ approve international fishery agreement with Poland (H.R.
3461), technical corrections in enrollment, (see H. Con. Res.
352), H11023 [15OC]
Food: improve safety of imported foods, (see S. 1707), S1336 [4MR],
(see H.R. 4080), H4834 [18JN]
Foreign aid: alternative certification procedures for major drug
producing and transit countries, (see S. 1750), S1883 [12MR]
Foreign Assistance Act: require that certain assistance be in the
form of credits redeemable only for U.S. goods and services,
(see H.R. 3800), H2931 [6MY]
Foreign countries: miscellaneous and technical changes to various
trade laws, (see H.R. 4342), H6696 [29JY]
------ miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws,
(see H.R. 4856), H11694 [20OC]
------ require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and
prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food,
agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies or
equipment, (see H.R. 4704), H9536 [5OC]
------ review effectiveness of mandated sanctions on a case-by-case
basis, (see S. 2258), S7256 [26JN]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations, (see S. 2334), S8658 [21JY]
------ making appropriations, (see H.R. 4569), H7802 [15SE]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration, (see H.
Res. 542), H7914 [16SE]
Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to
sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration, (see H. Res.
383), H1020 [10MR]
------ Presidential authority to delay, suspend, or terminate
economic sanctions that are not in the U.S. national interest,
(see S. 2224), S7172 [25JN]
------ support developmental alternatives for child labor, (see H.R.
4506), H7414 [6AU]
Foreign Trade Zones Board: expand a certain foreign trade zone to
include an area of the municipal airport of Chico, CA, (see H.R.
3350), H902 [5MR]
Generalized System of Preferences: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4608),
H8527 [23SE]
House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation
implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track
procedures, (see H. Res. 488), H5064 [23JN], (see H. Res. 497),
H5404 [25JN]
Immigration: personnel and technology funding to increase
inspections and reduce delays at border crossings and interior
checkpoints, (see H.R. 3679), H2054 [1AP]
Imports: exemptions from certain import prohibitions, (see H.R.
3340), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3465), H1168 [16MR]
International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund
disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments,
and enforce trade law remedies, (see H.R. 3573), H1699 [27MR]
International Financial Institution Reexamination and Review
Commission: establish, (see H.R. 4719), H10011 [7OC]
Iraq: enforce the embargo on oil exports, (see S. Con. Res. 76),
S731 [12FE]
Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of
certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil, (see H.R.
4762), H10352 [9OC]
------ respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, (see H.
Con. Res. 328, S. Con. Res. 121), S11122 [29SE], (see S. 2580),
S11970 [8OC], H8083 [18SE], (see H. Con. Res. 350), H10667
[12OC], (see H. Res. 598), H10917 [14OC]
Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper
markets, (see H. Con. Res. 233, S. Con. Res. 88), S3120 [2AP],
H850 [4MR]
------ eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis, (see H. Res. 392,
S. Res. 216), S3585 [24AP], H1444 [24MR]
Jewelry: require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the
country of origin, (see S. 2436), S9939 [3SE], (see H.R. 4688),
H9345 [2OC]
Jewelry boxes: require that imported jewelry boxes be indelibly
marked with the country of origin, (see S. 2437), S9939 [3SE]
Korea, Republic of: maintain and enhance U.S. relations and commend
efforts relative to Asian financial crisis, (see S. Res. 245),
S5787 [9JN]
Kyrgyzstan: most-favored-nation status, (see S. 2363), S9137 [28JY]
------ normal trade relations status, (see H.R. 4606), H8461 [22SE]
Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international
registration of trademarks, (see S. 2191), S6564 [18JN]
Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement
efforts, (see S.J. Res. 42), S1255 [3MR]
----- disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement
efforts, but grant national interest waiver, (see S.J. Res. 43),
S1255 [3MR], (see H.J. Res. 114), H850 [4MR]
------ limit controlled substances, (see H.R. 3633), H2052 [1AP]
Mongolia: normal trade relations status, (see H.R. 4807), H10667
[12OC]
Motor vehicles: increase inspection of foreign trucks near the
Canadian and Mexican borders, (see S. 2042), S4528 [7MY]
NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, (see H.R. 3540), H1444
[24MR]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish a Chief
Agricultural Negotiator, (see S. 2642), S12720 [20OC]
------ 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] take certain actions in response to
European Union failure to comply with the rulings of the World
Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration, (see H. Res.
588), H10351 [9OC]
Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the
presence of U.S. Armed Forces, (see H.R. 4858), H11694 [20OC]
Pesticides: improve the safety of exported pesticides, (see S.
2652), S12871 [21OC]
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize, (see H.R.
3113), H63 [27JA]
Ships and vessels: allow certain foreign freight vessels to
transport common ground clay as bulk cargo, (see H.R. 4490),
H7413 [6AU]
------ limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized
agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-
built freight vessels, (see H.R. 4236), H5736 [16JY]
------ permit foreign built ships to engage in coastwise trade in
the transport of certain products, (see S. 2390), S9425 [30JY]
------ stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by
temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise
ship trade, (see S. 2507), S10722 [22SE], (see H.R. 4673), H9274
[1OC]
St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish, (see H.R. 3147), H240 [3FE]
Tariff: acetic acid, (5-chloro-8-quinolinyl)oxy-,1-methyhexyl
ester, (see H.R. 3359, S. 1843), S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ acetic acid, 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(tetrahydro-3-oxo-1H, 3H-
1,3,4 thiadiazolo 3,4-a pyridazin-1-ylidene) amino phenyl thio-,
methyl ester, (see H.R. 3360, S. 1842), S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ anti-cancer drugs, (see H.R. 3386, S. 1936), S3217 [3AP],
(see S. 1937), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1938), S3218 [3AP], (see S.
1939), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1940), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1941),
S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1944), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1945), S3218
[3AP], H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3387), H903 [5MR]
------ anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production, (see H.R. 3328, S.
1810), S2424 [23MR], H850 [4MR], (see H.R. 3385), H903 [5MR]
------ audio system electrical transformers, (see H.R. 3402, S.
1854), S2489 [24MR], H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3507), H1336 [19MR]
------ B-bromo-B-nitrostyrene, (see S. 1583), S226 [29JA]
------ benzamide, 3,3'-{(2,5-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene)bis {imino(1-
acetyl-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)azo}}bis{4-chloro-N-(5-chloro-2-
methylphenyl) , (see S. 1934), S3217 [3AP]
------ benzamide, 3,3'-{(2-chloro-5-methyl-1,4-
phenylene)bis{imino(1-acetyl-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)azo}}bis{4-
chloro-N-{2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl}, (see
S. 1932), S3217 [3AP] benzamide, 3,3'[(2-chloro-5-methyl-1,4-
phenylene)bis[imino=(1-acety-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)azo]]bis[4-
chloro-N-(3-chloro-2-methyphenyl) , (see S. 1935), S3217 [3AP]
------ benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-methyl, (see S. 1801),
S2296 [19MR], (see H.R. 3431), H1021 [10MR]
------ benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[[3-[[2-hydroxy-3-[[4-methoxyphenyl)
amino]carbonyl]-1-naphtha-lenyl]azo]-4-methylbenzoyl]amino]-,
calcium salt (2:1) , (see H.R. 3192), H445 [11FE]
------ benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-2-[[5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-(3-
sulfophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]azo]-5-methyl-, calcium salt (1:1)
, (see H.R. 3202), H446 [11FE]
------ benzoic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-
yl) amino], (see H.R. 3190), H445 [11FE]
------ benzoic acid, 4-[[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]-2-[[2-
hydroxy-3-[[(2-methoxyphenyl)amino]carbonyl]-1-naphthalenyl]-,
methyl ester, (see H.R. 3199), H445 [11FE]
------ benzoic acid, 2-[[3-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-1H-benzimidazol-
5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-hydroxy-1-naphthalenyl]azo]-, butyl
ester, (see H.R. 3197), H445 [11FE]
------ biphenyl flake, (see S. 1784), S2114 [17MR]
------ bis(2,4,6-trimethyl benzoyl) phenyl phosphine oxide, (see S.
1656), S731 [12FE]
------ bis(2,6-dimethoxy-benzoyl)-2,4-trimethyl pentyl
phosphinenoxide, (see S. 1657), S731 [12FE]
------ butanamide, N,N'-(3,3'dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-
diyl)bis[2-[2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-, (see H.R. 3196),
H445 [11FE]
------ butanamide, N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-3-oxo-
2-[[2-(trifluoro-methyl)phenyl]azo]-, (see H.R. 3198), H445
[11FE]
------ butanamide, 2,2'-[1-2,-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-
phenyleneazo)]bis[N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-3-
oxo-, (see H.R. 3201), H445 [11FE]
------ butanamide, 2,2'-[3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-
diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-3-
oxo, (see H.R. 3195), H445 [11FE]
------ calcium bis[monoethyl(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)
phosphonate], (see S. 1659), S731 [12FE]
------ calcium oxytetracycline, (see H.R. 3363, S. 1844), S2489
[24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ carbamic acid (U-9069) , (see H.R. 3425), H1020 [10MR]
------ chemicals, (see H.R. 3325), H850 [4MR]
------ chloroacetone, (see H.R. 3362, S. 1840), S2489 [24MR], H902
[5MR]
------ clarify review policies for certain antidumping cases, (see
H.R. 3432), H1021 [10MR]
------ crystal vases and drinking glasses, (see H.R. 4839), H10917
[14OC]
------ deltamethrin, (see S. 1622), S664 [11FE], (see S. 1622), S836
[23FE], (see H.R. 3589), H1776 [30MR]
------ DEMT, (see H.R. 3268, S. 1765), S1990 [16MR], H630 [25FE]
------ dialkylnaphthalene sulfonic acid sodium salt, (see H.R. 3365,
S. 1827), S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ diclofop-methyl, (see S. 1623), S664 [11FE], (see S. 1623),
S836 [23FE], (see H.R. 3586), H1776 [30MR]
------ DPX-E6758, (see H.R. 3427), H1020 [10MR]
------ DPX-E9260, (see H.R. 3426), H1020 [10MR]
------ electromagnets, (see H.R. 4387), H6999 [3AU]
------ eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions, (see S.
2281), S7881 [9JY]
------ ethyl 2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy) ethyl carbamate, (see H.R. 3369,
S. 1832), S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, (see H.R. 3480),
H1236 [17MR]
------ ferroniobium, (see S. 1958), S3295 [20AP], (see H.R. 3959),
H3970 [22MY]
------ finished petroleum derivatives, (see H.R. 3422), H1020
[10MR], (see H.R. 3423), H1020 [10MR]
------ 5-tertiary butyl-isophthalic acid, (see H.R. 3409), H1020
[10MR], (see H.R. 4512), H7414 [6AU]
------ fluorozirconium compounds, (see S. 1819), S2424 [23MR]
------ 4-[[5-[[[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-2-
methoxyphenyl]azo]-N-(5-chloro-2,4-dimethoxyphen yl)-3-
hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxamide, (see H.R. 3191), H445 [11FE]
------ 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-phenylamino-pyrimidine, (see H.R.
3367, S. 1830), S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ 4-((4,6-bis(octylthio)-1,3,4-triazine-2-yl)amino)-2,6-
bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol, (see S. 1653), S731 [12FE]
------ 4-hexylresorcinol, (see S. 1820), S2424 [23MR]
------ gasoline, alternative motor fuels, and motor oil, (see H.R.
3452), H1158 [12MR]
------ grape juice concentrates, (see H.R. 4481, S. 2577), S11970
[8OC], H7413 [6AU]
------ halofenozide, (see S. 1816), S2424 [23MR]
------ HIV antiviral drug production, (see H.R. 3384, S. 1946),
S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1947), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1948), S3218
[3AP], (see S. 1949), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1950), S3218 [3AP],
(see S. 1951), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1952), S3218 [3AP], (see S.
1953), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1954), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1955),
S3218 [3AP], (see S. 1956), S3218 [3AP], (see S. 2399), S9556
[31JY], H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3388), H903 [5MR], (see H.R.
3389), H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3390), H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3391),
H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3392), H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3393), H903
[5MR], (see H.R. 3394), H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3428), H1020
[10MR], (see H.R. 3429), H1021 [10MR], (see H.R. 3477), H1236
[17MR], (see H.R. 4190), H5404 [25JN], (see H.R. 4191), H5404
[25JN]
------ HIV protease inhibitor production, (see S. 1942), S3218
[3AP], (see S. 1943), S3218 [3AP]
------ ink-jet textile printing machinery, (see S. 1620), S585
[10FE]
------ in-line skate parts, (see S. 1824), S2489 [24MR]
------ IN-W4280, (see H.R. 3316), H755 [3MR]
------ KL540, (see H.R. 3414), H1020 [10MR]
------ KN001 (hydrochloride) , (see H.R. 3244), H497 [12FE]
------ loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures, (see H.R. 3403,
S. 1853), S2489 [24MR], (see S. 2439), S9940 [3SE], H903 [5MR],
(see H.R. 3508), H1336 [19MR]
------ loudspeakers parts, (see H.R. 3401, S. 1852), S2489 [24MR],
(see S. 2438), S9939 [3SE], H903 [5MR], (see H.R. 3509), H1336
[19MR]
------ methyl tertiary-butyl ether, (see H.R. 3421, S. 1860), S2570
[25MR], H1020 [10MR]
------ methyl thioglycolate, (see H.R. 3415), H1020 [10MR]
------ modified secondary-tertiary amine phenol/formaldehyde
copolymers, (see S. 1817), S2424 [23MR]
------ mucochloric acid, (see S. 1850), S2489 [24MR]
------ mueslix cereals, (see H.R. 3419), H1020 [10MR]
------ N-ethylmorpholine cmpd. with 3-(4-methylbenzoyl) propanoic
acid (1:2) , (see S. 1661), S731 [12FE]
------ N-[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]-4-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-
benzimidazol-5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo] benzamide,
(see H.R. 3194), H445 [11FE]
------ niobium oxide, (see H.R. 3123), H99 [28JA]
------ N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-5-methyl-4-
[(methylamino)sulphonyl]phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-carboxaminde,
(see H.R. 3193), H445 [11FE]
------ nuclear fuel assemblies, (see H.R. 3761), H2706 [30AP], (see
H.R. 3762), H2706 [30AP], (see H.R. 3763), H2706 [30AP]
------ O,O-dimethyl-S-5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3 (2H)-yl-
methyl- dithiophosphate, (see H.R. 3368, S. 1831), S2489 [24MR],
H902 [5MR]
------ 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-di-hydro-2-oxo-1H-
benzimidazol-5-yl)amino carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo]-, dimethyl
ester, (see H.R. 3200), H445 [11FE]
------ 1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-triazin-2-yl)-3-2-(3,3,3-
trifluoropropyl)-phenylsulfonyl-urea, (see H.R. 3370, S. 1833),
S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ 1-hydroxy cyclohexyl phenyl ketone, (see S. 1654), S731
[12FE]
------ organic luminescent pigments, dyes and fibers for security
applications, (see S. 1818), S2424 [23MR] organic luminescent
pigments, dyes and fibers for security applications and 4-
Hexylresorcinol, (see H.R. 3417), H1020 [10MR]
------ orthonitrophenyl, (see H.R. 3361, S. 1841), S2489 [24MR],
H902 [5MR]
------ O-(6-chloro-3-phenyl-4-pyridazinyl)-S-octyl-carbonothioate,
(see H.R. 3366, S. 1829), S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers, (see H.R. 3323), H850
[4MR], (see H.R. 3657), H2053 [1AP]
------ paper industry chemicals, (see H.R. 3344), H902 [5MR], (see
H.R. 3487), H1298 [18MR]
------ permit duty-free sales enterprises to be located in certain
areas, (see S. 1861), S2570 [25MR]
------ peroxide stabilizer and compounding chemicals, (see H.R.
3348), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3491), H1298 [18MR]
------ phosphonic acid, (nitrilis(methylene))tris-, pentasodium
salt, (see S. 1776), S2114 [17MR]
------ phosphonic acid, (nitrilotris (methylene))tris, (see S.
1775), S2114 [17MR]
------ phosphonic acid, (1,6-hexanediylbis(nitrilobis(methylene))
tetrakis-potassium salt, (see S. 1779), S2114 [17MR]
------ phosphonic acid, (1-hydroxyethylidene)bis, (see S. 1777),
S2114 [17MR]
------ phosphonic acid, (1-hydroxyethylidene)bis-, tetrasodium salt,
(see S. 1778), S2114 [17MR]
------ phosphonic acid, (((phosphonomethyl)imino)bis(2,1-
ethanediylnitrilobis- (methylene))tetrakis, (see S. 1780), S2114
[17MR] phosphonic acid, (((phosphonomethyl)imino)bis(2,1-
ethanediylnitrilobis- (methylene))tetrakis- sodium salt, (see S.
1781), S2114 [17MR]
------ photography products chemicals, (see H.R. 3347), H902 [5MR],
(see H.R. 3490), H1298 [18MR]
------ pigment red 177, (see S. 1630), S664 [11FE], (see S. 1630),
S836 [23FE], (see H.R. 3585), H1776 [30MR]
------ pile fabrics of man-made fibers, (see S. 1772), S2113 [17MR]
------ piperonyl butoxide, (see S. 1624), S664 [11FE], (see S.
1624), S836 [23FE], (see H.R. 3587), H1776 [30MR]
------ polyethylene base materials, (see H.R. 3430, S. 1863), S2570
[25MR], H1021 [10MR]
------ polymethine sensitizing dyes for photo/imaging applications,
(see S. 1821), S2424 [23MR] polymethine sensitizing dyes for
photo/imaging applications and certain fluorozirconium
compounds, (see H.R. 3418), H1020 [10MR]
------ polyvinyl butyral, (see H.R. 3327, S. 1782), S2114 [17MR],
H850 [4MR]
------ printing machinery, (see H.R. 3395), H903 [5MR]
------ propanoic acid, 2-4-(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-pyridinyl)oxy-
phenoxy-2-propynyl ester, (see H.R. 3357, S. 1848), S2489
[24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ purified terephthalic acid, (see S. 1702), S1255 [3MR], (see
H.R. 3501), H1298 [18MR]
------ reliquidation of certain entries of certain thermal transfer
multifunction machines, (see S. 2424), S9556 [31JY], (see H.R.
4520), H7414 [6AU]
------ resmethrin, (see S. 1625), S664 [11FE], (see S. 1625), S836
[23FE], (see H.R. 3592), H1776 [30MR]
------ rimsulfuron technical, (see H.R. 3424), H1020 [10MR]
------ rocket engines, (see S. 1851), S2489 [24MR]
------ SE2SI Spray Granulated (HOE S 4291) , (see H.R. 3324), H850
[4MR]
------ semiconductor plating lines, (see H.R. 3374), H903 [5MR]
------ shadow mask steel, (see S. 2016), S3919 [30AP]
------ sodium bentazon, (see S. 2029), S4206 [4MY], (see H.R. 3967),
H3971 [22MY]
------ sodium N-methyl-N oleoyl taurate, (see H.R. 3364, S. 1828),
S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ streptomycin sulfate, (see H.R. 3356, S. 1838), S2489 [24MR],
(see S. 1847), S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ synthetic organic coloring matter c.i. pigment yellow 109,
(see S. 1628), S664 [11FE], (see S. 1628), S836 [23FE] synthetic
organic coloring matter c.i. pigment yellow 110, (see S. 1629),
S664 [11FE], (see S. 1629), S836 [23FE]
------ synthetic quartz substrates, (see S. 1650), S731 [12FE], (see
H.R. 3375), H903 [5MR]
------ tebufenozide, (see H.R. 3416, S. 1815), S2424 [23MR], H1020
[10MR]
------ televisions, (see S. 1859), S2570 [25MR], (see H.R. 3602),
H1853 [31MR]
------ textile industry and water treatment chemicals, (see H.R.
3343), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3486), H1298 [18MR]
------ textile industry chemicals, (see H.R. 3349), H902 [5MR], (see
H.R. 3492), H1298 [18MR]
------ textile machinery, (see S. 1633), S667 [11FE], (see S. 1633),
S836 [23FE], (see S. 1694), S1200 [2MR], (see S. 1714), S1435
[5MR]
------ textured rolled glass sheets, (see S. 2362), S9137 [28JY]
------ thidiazuron, (see S. 1626), S664 [11FE], (see S. 1626), S836
[23FE], (see H.R. 3590), H1776 [30MR]
------ 3-4,6-bis(difluoromethoxy)-pryimidin-2-yl-1-(2-methoxy-
carbonylphenylsulfonyl) urea, (see H.R. 3371, S. 1834), S2489
[24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ 3-(6-methoxy-4-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1-2-(2-
chloroethoxy)-phenylsulfonyl-urea, (see H.R. 3372, S. 1835),
S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ Tinopal CBS-X, (see S. 1845), S2489 [24MR]
------ tralomethrin, (see S. 1627), S664 [11FE], (see S. 1627), S836
[23FE], (see H.R. 3588), H1776 [30MR]
------ triethyleneglycol bis(2-ethyl hexanoate) , (see S. 1783),
S2114 [17MR]
------ trifluoromethylaniline, (see H.R. 3354, S. 1849), S2489
[24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ triflusulfuron methyl, (see H.R. 3591), H1776 [30MR]
------ 2, (4-chlorophenol) -3ethyl-2, 5- dihydro-5-oxo-4-pyridazine
carboxylic acid, potassium salt, (see S. 2534), S11182 [30SE]
------ 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione, 5-[2,3-dihydro-6-methyl-2-
oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)azo], (see S. 1933), S3217 [3AP]
------ 2,4 dichloro 3,5 dinitro benzotrifluoride, (see H.R. 3358, S.
1837), S2489 [24MR], (see S. 1846), S2489 [24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ 2,4-bis((octylthio)methyl)-o-cresol, (see S. 1651), S731
[12FE], (see S. 1652), S731 [12FE]
------ 2-ethylhexanoic acid, (see H.R. 3326), H850 [4MR]
------ (2-benzothiazoylthio)-butane-dioic acid, (see S. 1658), S731
[12FE]
------ 2-chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-(tri-fluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl-
6-fluorobenzenemethanamine, (see H.R. 3355, S. 1839), S2489
[24MR], H902 [5MR]
------ 2-(dimethylamino)-1-[4-(4-morpholinyl)]-2(phenylmethyl)-1-
butanone, (see S. 1660), S731 [12FE]
------ 2-ethylhexanoic acid, (see S. 1785), S2114 [17MR]
------ 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propane, (see S. 1655), S731
[12FE]
------ 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone, (see S. 1657), S731
[12FE]
------ 2-naphthalenecarboxamide, N,N'-(2-chloro-1,4-
phenylene)bis=[4[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy, (see S.
1931), S3217 [3AP]
------ (2S, 4R)/(2R, 4S)/(2R, 4R)/(2S, 4S)-1-[2-4-(4-chloro-
phenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl]-1H-
1,2,4-triazole, (see H.R. 3373, S. 1836), S2489 [24MR], H902
[5MR]
------ unwrought titanium, (see S. 2212), S7013 [24JN], (see H.R.
4130), H5297 [24JN]
------ vanadium pentoxide (anhydride) , (see H.R. 3124), H99 [28JA]
------ water treatment and beauty care products chemicals, (see H.R.
3346), H902 [5MR], (see H.R. 3489), H1298 [18MR]
------ water treatment chemicals, (see H.R. 3345), H902 [5MR], (see
H.R. 3488), H1298 [18MR]
------ weaving machines, (see S. 1632), S836 [23FE], (see H.R.
3289), H676 [26FE]
------ wool fabrics, (see S. 2338), S8658 [21JY], (see H.R. 4358),
H6819 [30JY]
------ ziram, (see H.R. 3446, S. 2048), S4528 [7MY], H1158 [12MR]
Task Force on Economic Sanctions: authorize printing of report,
(see S. Res. 288), S11582 [6OC]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions, (see S. 2622), S12309
[10OC]
------ repeal limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to
military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade
income, (see S. 2296), S8135 [14JY]
------ treatment of certain foreign base company shipping income,
(see H.R. 3730), H2318 [23AP]
``Testimony from the Hearings of the Task Force on Economic
Sanctions'': authorize printing, (see S. Res. 289), S11698
[7OC]
Textile industry and fabrics: clarify rules of origin for certain
textile products, (see S. 2394), S9426 [30JY]
------ clarify rules of origin for certain textile products, (see
H.R. 4526), H7494 [9SE]
Thailand: U.S. support for economic recovery, (see S. Res. 174),
S516 [9FE]
Tobacco products: establish a responsible U.S. international
tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco
products to children, and establish the American Center on
Global Health and Tobacco, (see H.R. 3738), H2423 [28AP]
------ prevent use by minors, reduce secondhand smoke, require
document disclosure and deny immunity relative to industry
settlement, end promotion of exports, and provide transitional
assistance to farmers, (see S. 1638), S730 [12FE]
------ reduce use through cost increases, marketing limitations,
industry oversight, and implementation of a public health
prevention and education strategy, (see S. 1889), S2851 [31MR]
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation, (see S. 2193), S6564 [18JN]
Trademarks: protection against dilution, (see H.R. 3119), H99
[28JA]
Treaties and agreements: consolidate and enhance trade adjustment
assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance
programs, (see H.R. 4733), H10075 [8OC]
------ establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures
for future trade agreements, (see H.R. 4607), H8527 [23SE]
establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for
future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration, (see H. Res.
553), H8626 [24SE]
------ negotiate and implement certain trade agreements, extend
trade preferences to certain developing countries, and extend
trade adjustment assistance programs, (see S. 2400), S9556
[31JY]
Trinidad and Tobago: refund of certain customs duty deposits, (see
H.R. 3483), H1236 [17MR]
Turkmenistan: support assistance to build pipelines relative to
resumption of natural gas exports, (see H. Con. Res. 349),
H10513 [10OC]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: approve a permit required for
importation of certain wildlife items taken in Tajikistan, (see
H.R. 4760), H10352 [9OC]
Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration, (see S.J. Res. 47), S5634 [4JN], (see H.J. Res.
120), H4165 [4JN]
------ prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank, (see H.R. 3105), H63
[27JA], (see H.R. 3159), H329 [4FE], (see H.R. 3159), H329 [4FE]
------ prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade
treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance
programs, (see H.R. 3158), H329 [4FE]
Wood: prevent introduction and spread of nonindigenous pests and
pathogens through importation of wood articles, (see S. 2480),
S10422 [16SE]
World Trade Organization: establish negotiating objectives relative
to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession
of State trading regimes, (see S. 2328), S8482 [17JY], (see H.R.
4288), H6070 [21JY]
Chronologies
Fiscal year 1998 national defense authorization--implications of
technology transfer--``A case study of the stall'', H3683 [21MY]
Cost Estimates
Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act (S. 1275):
CBO, S5995-S5997 [9JN]
Descriptions
Tax Relief Extension Act (S. 2622), S12328-S12336 [10OC]
Explanations
Engagement With China Has Led to Concrete Benefits: U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, H6097 [22JY]
Letters
Adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing
business with Northern Ireland: Sean McManus, Irish National
Caucus, Inc., H1200 [17MR]
Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Amos B.M. Midzi, Ambassador of
Zimbabwe, H1046 [11MR]
------ Jack Kemp, H1053 [11MR]
------ Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, H1033 [11MR], H1052
[11MR]
------ President Clinton, H1033 [11MR], H1053 [11MR]
------ Robert A. Bradtke, Dept. of State, H1054 [11MR]
------ several African Ambassadors, H1045 [11MR]
Agriculture Export Relief Act: Bill Flory, National Association of
Wheat Growers, S7799 [9JY]
------ Richard W. Kirchhoff, National Association of State Depts. of
Agriculture, S7799 [9JY]
------ Samuel R. Berger, Executive Office of the President, S7798
[9JY]
Border Smog Reduction Act: Larry Bowden, Mojave Desert Air Quality
Management District, H5894 [20JY]
------ R. Michael Magee, American Federation of Government
Employees, H5893 [20JY]
------ Robert Clark, National Treasury Employees Union, H5893 [20JY]
------ Roger F. Honberger, Riverside County, CA, Board of
Supervisors, H5895 [20JY]
Communications Satellite Competition and Privatization Act:
Charlene Barshefsky, U.S. Trade Representative, E909 [20MY]
Controlled Substances Trafficking Prohibition Act: Representative
Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H6903 [3AU]
----- Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6903
[3AU]
Copyright Term Extension Act: Bruce A. Lehmann, Patent and
Trademark Office, H9952 [7OC]
------ Marybeth Peters, Register of Copyrights, H9953 [7OC]
------ Representative Coble, H9949 [7OC]
------ Representative Sensenbrenner, H9949 [7OC]
------ Richard W. Fisher, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative,
H9952 [7OC]
------ William M. Daley, Sec. of Commerce, H9952 [7OC]
Defense appropriations legislation amendments relative to the
People's Republic of China: several Senators, S6657 [19JN],
S6747 [22JN]
Denial of benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences to
countries that violate intellectual property rights: Barry H.
Caldwell, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America,
S11588 [6OC]
----- Charles S. Levy and Jaques J. Gorlin, Intellectual Property
Committee, S11587 [6OC]
----- Doug Lowenstein, Interactive Digital Software Association,
S11588 [6OC]
----- Eric H. Smith, International Intellectual Property Alliance,
S11587 [6OC]
Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program funding: Coalition To
Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports, S8208 [15JY]
Dept. of Defense appropriations legislation amendments relative to
the People's Republic of China: several Senators, S9340 [30JY]
Designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative fuel and equalize
alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet owners and
operators: several Representatives, H10953 [15OC]
Eliminate Japanese barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis: Representative
Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1429 [24JY]
----- Representative Gilman, Committee on International Relations
(House), E1429 [24JY]
HEALTHY Kids Act: John R. Garrison, American Lung Association, S743
[12FE]
------ Randy Johnson, National Association of Counties, S743 [12FE]
------ Richard A. Levinson, American Public Health Association, S743
[12FE]
Impact of the market price of crops and disasters on family farms:
President Clinton, S8285 [16JY]
------ Brian and Johnet Christianson, S10287 [14SE]
------ Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S10296 [14SE]
------ several agricultural organizations, S10303 [14SE]
------ Wally Sparby, Farm Service Agency, S10289 [14SE]
------ Wyatt Goettle, S10286 [14SE]
Israeli commitment to purchase and ship grain on U.S.-flag vessels:
Representatives Livingston and Lantos, H11594 [20OC]
------ Zalman Shoval, Ambassador of Israel, H11593 [20OC]
Kids Deserve Freedom From Tobacco Act (KIDS Act): C. Everett Koop
and David A. Kessler, S2858 [31MR]
Labeling of imported meat and meat food products: Brett Kay,
National Consumers League, S8326 [16JY]
------ several agricultural organizations, S8326 [16JY]
Make Vietnamese trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration: Charles A. Vanik, H6767 [30JY]
----- several businesses and organizations, H6767 [30JY]
Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China:
Harry Wu, Laogai Research Foundation, H6094 [22JY]
------ Lodi G. Gyari, H6082 [22JY]
------ Representative Gephardt, H5364 [25JN]
------ Theodore E. McCarrick, U.S. Catholic Conference, H6094 [22JY]
------ Wei Jingsheng, Wei Jingsheng Foundation, H6094 [22JY]
Negotiate environmental agreements with foreign export financing
agencies and allow U.S. companies to compete equally for
international projects until such agreements are reached: Steve
Ledger, Rotec Industries (company), S11283 [1OC]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative funding: Charlene
Barshefsky, U.S. Trade Representative, H7164 [4AU]
Police Badge Fraud Prevention Act: David M. Singer, Signal Hill,
CA, Police Dept., E2276 [21OC]
------ Gary S. Penrod, San Bernardino County, CA, Sheriff's Dept.,
E2276 [21OC]
------ Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, E2276 [21OC]
------ John Lovell, California Peace Officers' Association, E2276
[21OC]
------ Kenneth T. Lyons, International Brotherhood of Police
Officers, E2276 [21OC]
------ Robert S. Elsberg, California Narcotic Officers' Association,
E2276 [21OC]
Preemption of State and local laws relative to GATT and NAFTA:
Abraham Cooper, Simon Wiesenthal Center, E1635 [7AU]
----- American Lands (organization), E1631 [7AU]
------ Carl Pope, Sierra Club, E1634 [7AU] Citizens Trade Campaign,
E1632 [7AU] Constance Hall, Independent Voters of Illinois--
Independent Precinct Organization, E1633 [7AU]
------ Diana Ayton-Shenker, PEN American Center, E1633 [7AU]
------ Edith T. Mirante, Project Maje (organization), E1634 [7AU]
Elizabeth Elliott McGeveran, Co-op America (organization), E1632
[7AU]
------ Heidi McLean, Sacramentans for International Labor Rights
(organization), E1634 [7AU]
------ Jeff Siefert, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, E1635
[7AU]
------ Kevin L. Kearns, U.S. Business and Industry Council, E1635
[7AU]
------ Larry Dohrs, Seattle Burma Roundtable, E1634 [7AU] Laurie
Wainberg and Andleeb Dawood, Citizens for Participation in
Political Action (organization), E1632 [7AU] Lori Wallach,
Public Citizen (organization), E1634 [7AU]
------ Maureen Aung-Thwin, Research and Policy Reform Center, Inc.,
E1634 [7AU]
------ Pamela Wellner, Free Burma (organization), E1633 [7AU]
Patrick J. Buchanan and Bay Buchanan, American Cause
(organization), E1631 [7AU] Paul George, Peninsula Peace and
Justice Center, E1633 [7AU] Phil Baum, American Jewish Congress,
E1631 [7AU]
------ Ralph Nader, E1633 [7AU] Randall Robinson, Transafrica
(organization), E1635 [7AU] Robert Naiman, Preamble Center for
Public Policy, E1633 [7AU] Ron Rowe, Citizens' Alliance of Santa
Barbara, E1632 [7AU] Ruth Caplan, Alliance for Democracy, E1631
[7AU]
------ Sachin Chheda, Free Burma Coalition, E1632 [7AU] Seamus P.
Finn, Oblate Conference (organization), E1633 [7AU] Sidney M.
Clearfield, B'nai B'rith, E1632 [7AU]
Prevent use of tobacco products by minors and reduce use among
adults: A. Stuart Hanson, Smoke Free 2000 Coalition, S2841
[31MR]
----- ENACT Coalition, S2840 [31MR]
----- Fran Du Melle, American Lung Association, S2840 [31MR]
----- Joan Claybrook, Public Citizen (organization), S2841 [31MR]
Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act: Carl B. Loop, Jr.,
Florida Farm Bureau Federation, H8763 [25SE]
------ Michael J. Stuart, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association,
H8791 [25SE]
Removal of Postal Service as U.S. representative to the Universal
Postal Union: Coalition in Support of International Trade and
Competition, H5315 [25JN]
----- Representative Gilman, Committee on International Relations
(House), H5315 [25JN]
----- Susan G. Esserman, Executive Office of the President, H5314
[25JN]
Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act: Representative Archer,
Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2351 [28AP]
------ Representative Don Young, Committee on Resources (House),
H2351 [28AP]
Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Anthony G. Jordan,
American Legion, E531 [31MR]
------ Kenneth A. Steadman, VFW, E540 [1AP]
Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: Representative Gilman, H9507
[5OC]
------ Representative Robert F. Smith, H9507 [5OC]
U.S.-Chinese maritime relations: Senator Hollings, Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6499 [17JN],
S6500 [17JN]
World Trade Organization membership of the Republic of China
relative to the People's Republic of China: several Senators,
S1553 [9MR]
Lists
Dept. of Agriculture Market Access Program recipients, S8204 [15JY]
ENACT Coalition, S744 [12FE]
Objectionable programs in S. 2334, foreign operations, export
financing, and related programs appropriations, S9866 [2SE]
Memorandums
U.S.-Japan Insurance Agreement: American Family Life Assurance Co.,
E1448 [27JY]
Messages
Certification in Connection With Effectiveness of Australian Group
Relative to Export of Chemical and Biological Weapons Related
Material and Technology: President Clinton, S3917 [30AP], H2693
[30AP]
Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro:
President Clinton, S6178 [11JN], S8478-S8480 [17JY], H4484
[11JN], H5843-H5845 [17JY]
Most-Favored-Nation Status for Belarus: President Clinton, S5632
[4JN], H4024 [3JN]
Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China:
President Clinton, S5632 [4JN], H4024 [3JN]
Most-Favored-Nation Status for Vietnam: President Clinton, S5632
[4JN], H4024 [3JN]
National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Clinton, S2417
[23MR], H1375 [23MR]
National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Clinton, S5013
[18MY], H3376 [19MY]
National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Clinton, H2773
[5MY]
Trade Act Waiver Relative to Vietnam: President Clinton, S1772
[11MR], H1095 [11MR]
Trade Policy Agenda and Trade Agreements Program: President
Clinton, S1200 [2MR], H689 [2MR]
Motions
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (S. 2334), S9846 [2SE], S9859 [2SE]
Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to
sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), H1077 [11MR]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, H10404 [10OC]
Newsletters
Defining the National Interest: Representative Hamilton, E252 [2MR]
Petitions and memorials
Riverside County, CA, Board of Supervisors: Border Smog Reduction
Act, H5895 [20JY]
Press releases
Supervisors Endorse Bill Requiring Vehicles Crossing U.S. Border To
Be Smog-Certified: San Diego County, CA, Board of Supervisors,
H5894 [20JY]
Prologues
South African Wine Industry Trade and Business Overview: Vinifera
Wine Growers Association, E595 [21AP]
Proposals
Respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial
crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, H10119 [8OC], H10294
[9OC], H10328 [9OC], H10334 [9OC], H10400 [10OC], H10622 [12OC],
H10848 [14OC], H10948 [15OC]
Remarks in House
Africa: determinations relative to countries cooperating with
efforts to eliminate slavery, H1064 [11MR]
------ tribute to business opportunities conference, E629 [22AP]
Agriculture: conformance to the Montreal Protocol relative to the
phasing-out of methyl bromide, H9329 [2OC]
------ grain prices and production, H702 [3MR]
------ impact of the market price of crops and disasters on family
farms, H6419 [24JY], H6422 [24JY], H6870 [31JY]
------ impact of the market price of crops and disasters on family
farms, H7556 [10SE], H7558 [10SE], H7559 [10SE], H7560 [10SE],
H7694 [15SE], H7928 [17SE], H8539 [24SE]
------ increase agricultural exports, H3478 [19MY], H3738 [21MY]
------ require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable
agricultural commodities (H.R. 1232), H839 [4MR], E329 [10MR]
------ require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable
agricultural commodities, H9328 [2OC]
------ require the President to report to Congress on any selective
embargo on agricultural commodities (H.R. 3654), E557 [2AP],
E1151 [17JN]
------ require the President to report to Congress on any selective
embargo on agricultural commodities (H.R. 4647), H9503-H9507
[5OC]
American Samoa: clarify rules of origin for textile and apparel
products (H.R. 3377), E318 [5MR]
Antitrust policy: clarify relative to commerce with foreign nations
(H.R. 4453), E1614 [7AU]
Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural
commodities from the application of sanctions, H4981 [23JN],
H4985 [23JN], H4990 [23JN], H6422 [24JY]
----- exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the
application of sanctions (H.R. 4022), E1078 [9JN]
----- exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the
application of sanctions (S. 2282), H5446-H5451 [14JY]
------ exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the
application of sanctions, H9330 [2OC]
Aviation: donation of obsolete air traffic control equipment to
eligible African countries, H1072 [11MR]
Barshefsky, Charlene: illegal purchase and transport of Beanie Baby
toys, H5502 [15JY]
Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation
status (H. Con. Res. 237), E312 [5MR]
Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and
promote foreign commerce (H.R. 4353), E1496 [31JY], E1524 [3AU]
------ improve competitiveness of U.S. business and promote foreign
commerce (H.R. 4353), H10302-H10306 [9OC], E2076 [11OC], E2095
[12OC], E2096 [12OC]
Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.: tribute,
E630 [22AP]
Chicago Board of Trade: anniversary, H4542 [11JN]
China, People's Republic of: economic policies, E2122 [13OC]
------ ensure that commercial activities of any Chinese military
company are not extended normal tariff treatment, H8570 [24SE]
------ export of nuclear materials to Pakistan, H105 [3FE], H3376
[19MY], H4248 [9JN]
------ human rights violations, E1811 [25SE]
------ increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured
with forced labor, H8570 [24SE]
------ monitoring of commercial activities of Chinese military
companies doing business in the U.S., H5229 [24JN]
------ most-favored-nation status, H3978 [3JN], H4067 [4JN], H4482
[11JN], H4884 [22JN], H5068 [24JN], H5299 [25JN], H5358 [25JN],
H5361 [25JN], H5362 [25JN], H5363 [25JN], H5364 [25JN], H5865
[20JY]
------ most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 121), H4163 [4JN],
H5822 [17JY], H6078-H6119 [22JY], E1398 [23JY], E1440 [24JY]
------ prohibit U.S. export of satellite equipment and technology,
H3564 [20MY], H3565 [20MY]
------ trade surplus relative to illegal trade practices, H8537
[24SE]
------ transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology, H3563
[20MY], H3564 [20MY]
------ U.S. policy, H2613 [30AP], H2699-H2704 [30AP], H4310-H4310
[9JN], H4965 [23JN], H6882 [3AU], H7421-H7426 [7AU]
China, Republic of: tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial
crisis and for encouraging peace and stability in the region (H.
Con. Res. 270), H4279-H4283 [9JN]
Clinton, President: visit to Africa, H1418 [24MR], H1768 [30MR]
------ visit to the People's Republic of China, H4565 [15JN], H4574
[16JN], H5394-H5397 [25JN], H5416 [14JY]
Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy
and security, E1640 [7AU]
----- use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and
security (H.R. 695), H1701 [30MR], H1702 [30MR], E529 [31MR],
E531 [31MR], E532 [31MR], E540 [1AP], E542 [1AP], E973 [22MY],
E1032 [4JN]
Congress: accomplishments of the 105th Congress, H10642 [12OC]
Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise (H.R. 563), H2132 [22AP]
------ establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise (H.R. 563), H9472-H9474 [5OC]
Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), H1279 [18MR],
H1458-H1483 [25MR], E484 [26MR], E753 [5MY]
------ duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration (H. Res.
390), H1456-H1458 [25MR]
------ duration of protection (H.R. 2589), corrections in
engrossment, H1483 [25MR]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), H9946-H9954 [7OC], E1995
[9OC], E2070 [11OC], E2088 [11OC], E2096 [12OC], E2255 [20OC],
E2308 [12NO]
Courts: jurisdiction of Federal courts over foreign manufacturers,
H2280 [23AP]
Crime: prohibit unauthorized interstate or foreign transfer of
counterfeit or authentic police badges (H.R. 4282), E2276 [21OC]
Cuba: assessment of threat to U.S. security, H1280 [18MR],
H1529-H1534 [25MR]
------ exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical
supplies, instruments, or equipment, H244 [4FE], H1783 [31MR]
exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical
supplies, instruments, or equipment (H.R. 1951), H3493 [20MY]
------ strengthen international economic sanctions and support
transition to democratically elected government, H9595 [6OC]
------ threats to U.S. security, H7696 [15SE], H7698 [15SE]
------ U.S. policy, H509 [24FE], H930 [10MR], H5303 [25JN], H5639
[16JY], E115 [5FE]
Deficit: U.S. policy, E1424 [24JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: Export Enhancement Program funding, H9165
[28SE]
------ Market Access Program funding, H5085-H5088 [24JN]
Dept. of Commerce: release of information for national security
assessments, H3683 [21MY]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding of contracts with Chinese
companies, H5250 [24JN], H5251 [24JN]
------ prohibit import of foreign manufactured polylchlorinated
biphenyls (PCB's), H5250 [24JN]
------ prohibit import of foreign manufactured polylchlorinated
biphenyls (PCB's), H8570 [24SE]
Development Fund for Africa: funding, H1067-H1070 [11MR]
Drugs: limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought
into the U.S. from Mexico (H.R. 3633), H6903-H6906 [3AU]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H28-H30 [9SE],
H9675-H9680 [6OC], E2216 [16OC]
European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S.
agricultural products (H. Con. Res. 213), H7052-H7057 [4AU],
E143 [11FE]
------ wireless telecommunications standards, E2053 [11OC]
Export Apple and Pear Act: limit applicability to apples (H.R.
4148), H9502 [5OC], H9503 [5OC]
Firearms: import ban on assault weapons, H2934 [7MY]
Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with
Latvia (H.R. 3460), H6915-H6918 [3AU]
------ approve international fishery agreement with Poland (H.R.
3461), H10594-H10597 [12OC]
------ approve international fishery agreement with Poland (H.R.
3461), technical corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 352),
H10970 [15OC]
Food: improve safety of imported foods (H.R. 4080), E1166 [18JN]
Foreign countries: miscellaneous and technical changes to various
trade laws (H.R. 4342), H7057-H7071 [4AU], E1547 [5AU]
------ miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws
(H.R. 4856), H11558-H11582 [20OC]
------ substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of
``most-favored-nation treatment'', H5304-H5307 [25JN], H5358
[25JN], H5361 [25JN], H5363 [25JN], H5364 [25JN]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations, H5273 [24JN]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 2159), conference report, E1686
[10SE] making appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7889 [16SE],
H7946-H8013 [17SE], E1765 [18SE], E1768 [18SE], E1782 [23SE],
E1788 [23SE], E1997 [9OC] making appropriations (H.R. 4569),
consideration (H. Res. 542), H7937-H7945 [17SE]
Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to
sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), H864 [5MR], H953 [10MR],
H1037-H1084 [11MR], E425 [19MR], E690 [28AP]
----- authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan
Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration (H. Res. 383), H1027-H1037
[11MR]
----- authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan
Africa (S. 778), E1483 [30JY]
------ establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic
sanctions, E1291 [14JY]
------ support developmental alternatives for child labor (H.R.
4506), H10163-H10166 [8OC], E2075 [11OC]
FRS: impact of interest rates on economic conditions relative to
Asian financial crisis, H1508 [25MR]
GATT: implementation, E1673 [9SE]
Grenada: visit by Cuban President, Fidel Castro, H6754 [30JY],
E1475 [30JY]
House Rules: require a two-thirds majority on legislation
implementing future trade agreements pursuant to fast-track
procedures (H. Res. 497), E1285 [14JY]
India: remove most-favored-nation status on textile and apparel
products, H3374 [19MY]
------ U.S. sanctions relative to nuclear weapons tests, H4030
[3JN], H4615 [16JN], H9185 [29SE], E1123 [11JN]
International economic relations: limit Exchange Stabilization Fund
disbursements, monitor foreign compliance with IMF commitments,
and enforce trade law remedies (H.R. 3573), E506 [27MR]
Iron and steel industry: impose a temporary ban on importation of
certain steel products from Japan, Russia, and Brazil (H.R.
4762), H10340 [9OC]
------ respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, H10119
[8OC], H10120 [8OC], H10294 [9OC], H10295 [9OC], H10328 [9OC],
H10334 [9OC], H10400-H10405 [10OC], H10621 [12OC], H10670
[13OC], H10676 [13OC], H10803 [13OC], H10804 [13OC], H10836
[14OC], H10848 [14OC], H10948 [15OC] respond to the surge of
steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia,
Russia, and other regions (H. Con. Res. 328), H8080 [18SE],
E2100 [12OC], E2251 [20OC] respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions (H. Con. Res. 350), H10632-H10639 [12OC], E2135 [13OC]
respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (H. Res.
598), H10921 [15OC], H10949 [15OC], H10958-H10965 [15OC], E2237
[19OC], E2311 [12NO]
Israel: commitment to purchase and ship grain on U.S.-flag vessels,
H11593 [20OC]
------ regulation and control of encryption products and technology
relative to terrorism, E973 [22MY]
Japan: access of U.S. business to markets, E159 [12FE], E1175
[19JN]
------ eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (H. Res. 392), H2240
[23AP], H5883-H5887 [20JY], E1371 [21JY], E1429 [24JY]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: restrict foreign aid
relative to compliance with nuclear weapons proliferation
agreements, H7953 [17SE]
Labor: national objectives priority assignments, H312-H317 [4FE]
Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international
registration of trademarks (H.R. 567), H2753-H2756 [5MY]
MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market): visit to U.S. by Parliamentary
Committee, E558 [2AP]
Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement
efforts, H650 [26FE], H2776 [5MY], H4231 [5JN], E1049 [5JN]
----- disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement
efforts, but grant national interest waiver (H.J. Res. 114),
H883 [5MR], H1281 [18MR]
------ limit controlled substances (H.R. 3633), E569 [2AP]
Miller, Marshall V.: Vice President's Hammer Award recipient, E470
[25MR]
Mongolia: normal trade relations status, H11581 [20OC]
Morocco: eligibility to participate in sub-Saharan Africa trade and
investment programs, H1073-H1075 [11MR]
------ U.S. policy, E1568 [7AU]
Mother Jones (publication): article on efforts by USA Engage
(lobbying group) to promote foreign trade with countries accused
of human rights violations, H2697 [30AP], E748 [4MY]
Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State
emission standards (H.R. 8), H5891-H5901 [20JY]
------ treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission
standards (H.R. 8), H9900-H9902 [7OC]
NAFTA: impact on automobile industry, E1310 [15JY]
------ impact on employment and the economy, H737-H742 [3MR], H1174
[17MR], H1452 [25MR], H1557 [26MR], H2063 [21AP], E251 [2MR],
E608 [21AP], E1340 [17JY], E1614 [7AU]
------ implementation, E793 [7MY], E1673 [9SE]
Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S.
persons doing business, H1199 [17MR]
Northern Mariana Islands: labeling, minimum wage, and immigration
requirements relative to textile industry, E985 [3JN]
----- labeling, minimum wage, and immigration requirements relative
to textile industry (H.R. 1450), E125 [11FE], E130 [11FE]
Nuclear energy: export reporting requirements, H3706 [21MY], H3707
[21MY]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: enforcement of U.S.-Japan
insurance agreement, H7162-H7164 [4AU]
------ funding, H7162-H7164 [4AU]
------ penalties for misrepresentation of U.S.-made products by the
People's Republic of China, H3030 [12MY]
------ 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), H10365-H10374 [10OC]
Pakistan: U.S. sanctions relative to nuclear weapons tests, H4030
[3JN], H4615 [16JN]
Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the
presence of U.S. Armed Forces (H.R. 4858), E2259 [20OC]
Patents: protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant
parts (H.R. 1197), H10259-H10261 [9OC], H11028 [16OC], H11029
[16OC]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H1304 [19MR], H1321
[19MR], H9101 [28SE]
------ oil companies increase of crude oil prices, H1781 [31MR]
------ prohibit sales from Strategic Petroleum Reserve, H1815
[31MR], E537 [1AP]
Postal Service: removal as U.S. representative to the Universal
Postal Union, H5314 [25JN], H5693 [16JY], H5694 [16JY], H5697
[16JY], H5698 [16JY]
Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative
fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet
owners and operators, H9097-H9103 [28SE], H10952-H10955 [15OC]
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 3113), E17
[27JA]
Saudi Arabia: resolution of commercial disputes with Hill
International, Inc., E1531 [4AU]
------ resolution of commercial disputes with Hill International,
Inc., H7811 [16SE], H7812 [16SE], H10642 [12OC], E1732 [16SE],
E1747 [17SE]
Ships and vessels: allow certain foreign freight vessels to
transport common ground clay as bulk cargo (H.R. 4490), E1589
[7AU]
------ limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized
agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-
built freight vessels (H.R. 4236), E1435 [24JY]
------ limit restriction on carriage of certain noncontainerized
agricultural and bulk cargoes in coastwise trade by foreign-
built freight vessels (H.R. 4236), H7499 [10SE], H10009 [7OC]
------ stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by
temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise
ship trade, H8465 [23SE]
South Africa: wine industry, E595 [21AP]
St. Lawrence Seaway Corp.: establish (H.R. 3147), E81 [3FE]
Tariff: carbamic acid (U-9069) (H.R. 3425), E339 [10MR]
------ deltamethrin (H.R. 3589), E515 [30MR]
------ diclofop-methyl (H.R. 3586), E515 [30MR]
------ DPX-E6758 (H.R. 3427), E339 [10MR]
------ DPX-E9260 (H.R. 3426), E339 [10MR]
------ pigment red 177 (H.R. 3585), E515 [30MR]
------ piperonyl butoxide (H.R. 3587), E515 [30MR]
------ resmethrin (H.R. 3592), E515 [30MR]
------ rimsulfuron technical (H.R. 3424), E339 [10MR]
------ thidiazuron (H.R. 3590), E515 [30MR]
------ tralomethrin (H.R. 3588), E515 [30MR]
------ triflusulfuron methyl (H.R. 3591), E515 [30MR]
------ wool fabrics (H.R. 4358), E1495 [31JY]
Tobacco products: establish a responsible U.S. international
tobacco policy, prevent tobacco companies from targeting tobacco
products to children, and establish the American Center on
Global Health and Tobacco (H.R. 3738), H2377 [28AP]
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (S. 2193), H10334-H10337 [9OC]
Transportation: Fast Corridor Program funding, H1891 [1AP]
Treaties and agreements: establish negotiating objectives and fast-
track procedures for future trade agreements, H6422 [24JY],
H6929 [3AU], H6930 [3AU], E1483 [30JY]
----- establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for
future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), consideration (H. Res.
309), H1885 [1AP]
------ establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures
for future trade agreements, H7610 [11SE] establish negotiating
objectives and fast-track procedures for future trade agreements
(H.R. 2621), H8463 [23SE], H8538 [24SE], H8603 [24SE], H8611
[24SE], H8612 [24SE], H8720 [25SE], H8765-H8805 [25SE], H8975
[26SE], H9348 [5OC], E1828 [26SE], E1833 [28SE], E1842 [28SE],
E1949 [8OC] establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621),
consideration (H. Res. 553), H8756-H8765 [25SE]
------ preemption of State and local laws relative to GATT and
NAFTA, H6189 [23JY], H6514 [29JY], H7277-H7286 [5AU], E1589
[7AU], E1631 [7AU]
------ preemption of State and local laws relative to GATT and
NAFTA, E1673 [9SE]
Turkey: U.S. policy, H2313 [23AP]
Turkmenistan: support assistance to build pipelines relative to
resumption of natural gas exports (H. Con. Res. 349), E2071
[11OC]
U.S.-Japan Insurance Agreement: violations, E973 [22MY], E1009
[3JN], E1448 [27JY]
U.S.-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum:
encourage joint ventures between small and large businesses,
H1070-H1072 [11MR]
U.S-Mexico Border Conference: meeting, H1705 [30MR]
Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration (H.J. Res. 120), H6535 [29JY], H6766-H6781 [30JY],
E1050 [5JN], E1511 [31JY]
------ prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank (H.R. 3159), H1332
[19MR]
------ prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade
treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance
programs (H.R. 3158), E1050 [5JN]
Weapons: U.S. foreign military sales, E295 [4MR]
Wilderness Conservancy (organization): tribute, E153 [11FE]
Wildlife: prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of products
derived from rhinoceros or tiger (H.R. 2807), H2348-H2351 [28AP]
------ prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of products
derived from rhinoceros or tiger (H.R. 2807), H10871-H10875
[14OC]
World Trade Organization: establish negotiating objectives relative
to the agreement on agriculture and criteria for the accession
of State trading regimes (H.R. 4288), H5969 [21JY], E1361 [21JY]
Remarks in Senate
Africa: development assistance funding, S9860 [2SE]
------ U.S. policy, S2727 [27MR]
Agriculture: clarify the conditions under which export controls may
be imposed on agricultural products (S. 2179), S6420 [16JN]
------ conformance to the Montreal Protocol relative to the phasing-
out of methyl bromide, S11567 [6OC]
------ extension of marketing assistance loans, S2615-S2619 [26MR]
------ identify countries that deny market access for value-added
agricultural products (S. 219), S442 [5FE]
------ impact of the market price of crops and disasters on family
farms, S6730-S6733 [19JN], S7521-S7524 [6JY], S7706 [9JY],
S8020-S8022 [13JY], S8092 [14JY], S8093 [14JY], S8100-S8118
[14JY], S8128 [14JY], S8169 [15JY], S8270-S8273 [16JY],
S8275-S8281 [16JY], S8283-S8285 [16JY], S8293 [16JY]
------ impact of the market price of crops and disasters on family
farms, S9677 [31AU], S9693 [31AU], S9834-S9837 [2SE], S9956
[8SE], S10194 [10SE], S10284-S10304 [14SE], S10309-S10313
[14SE], S10581 [18SE], S10645 [21SE], S10881-S10883 [24SE]
------ improve operation of certain programs, S8110 [14JY]
------ labeling of imported meat and meat food products, S8325
[16JY]
------ require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable
agricultural commodities, S8310 [16JY]
------ require labeling of country of origin of imported perishable
agricultural commodities, S11557 [6OC]
Americans for Computer Privacy (organization): tribute to media
campaign relative to computer encryption products, S9419 [30JY]
Antitrust policy: clarify relative to commerce with foreign nations
(S. 2252), S7362 [6JY]
Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated and emergency
supplemental appropriations benefitting California, S12790
[21OC]
Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural
commodities from the application of sanctions, S8184 [15JY],
S8185 [15JY]
----- exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the
application of sanctions (S. 2158), S6132 [11JN], S6135 [11JN]
----- exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the
application of sanctions (S. 2282), S7797-S7815 [9JY]
----- exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the
application of sanctions (S. 2282), unanimous-consent agreement,
S7784 [9JY], S8152 [14JY]
----- exempt federally guaranteed agricultural commodities from the
application of sanctions (S. 2282), unanimous-consent request,
S7782 [9JY]
------ exempt medicines and medical equipment from the application
of sanctions, S7813 [9JY]
------ provide President with discretionary authority to impose
sanctions relative to nuclear proliferation by foreign countries
(S. 2194), S6698 [19JN]
Budget: use of Federal share of receipts from any tobacco industry
liability settlement or legislation, S2755-S2757 [30MR],
S2831-S2841 [31MR], S2905-S2909 [1AP], S3089 [2AP]
Business and industry: tribute to 3M (company) and Cargill, Inc.,
for global operations that increase the U.S. standard of living,
S3728 [28AP]
Children and youth: prohibit imports produced by child labor,
S12543-S12545 [14OC]
China, People's Republic of: access of U.S. business to markets,
S11039 [28SE]
------ ensure that commercial activities of any Chinese military
company are not extended normal tariff treatment (H.R. 2647),
S4201 [4MY]
------ ensure that U.S. persons do not conduct certain business with
the People's Liberation Army or the People's Armed Police (S.
2567), S11704 [7OC]
------ establish reciprocity in maritime and shipping relationship
with the U.S., S6499 [17JN]
------ increase monitoring of items produced, grown, or manufactured
with forced labor, S4871-S4873 [14MY] increase monitoring of
items produced, grown, or manufactured with forced labor (H.R.
2195), S4200 [4MY] increase monitoring of items produced, grown,
or manufactured with forced labor or indentured children, S4873
[14MY], S4874 [14MY]
------ monitor and regulate commercial activities of Chinese
military companies, S4864-S4868 [14MY], S4876 [14MY], S4880
[14MY]
------ most-favored-nation status, S6135 [11JN], S6146-S6149 [11JN],
S6738 [22JN], S6742-S6745 [22JN], S8272 [16JY], S8275 [16JY]
------ prohibit U.S. export of missile equipment and technology,
S11230 [1OC], S11231 [1OC]
------ U.S. policy, S6738 [22JN], S6742-S6751 [22JN], S6844-S6846
[23JN]
China, Republic of: membership in World Trade Organization relative
to the admission of the People's Republic of China, S1552-S1554
[9MR]
Clinton, President: postpone visit to the People's Republic of
China relative to the clarification of certain national security
and human rights issues (S. Res. 242), S5641 [4JN]
------ visit to Africa, S2727 [27MR], S3170-S3172 [2AP]
------ visit to the People's Republic of China, S6557-S6560 [18JN],
S7247 [26JN]
Commodity Exchange Act: remove the prohibition on agricultural
trade options outside contract markets (S. 1884), S2851 [31MR]
Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy
and security (S. 2067), S4715-S4726 [12MY], S6437-S6440 [17JN],
S8236-S8238 [15JY], S8376 [16JY], S9419 [30JY]
----- use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and
security (S. 376), S3114-S3116 [2AP]
------ use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and
security, S10515 [17SE], S12151 [9OC], S12617 [15OC], S12851
[21OC]
Consumers: establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise (S. 2631), S12561 [14OC]
Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in
International Business Transactions: ratification, S9668
[31JY], S9669 [31JY]
Copps, Michael J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce,
S7323 [26JN]
Copyrights: duration of protection (S. 505), S11672-S11675 [7OC],
S12377 [12OC], S12434 [12OC]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), unanimous-consent agreement,
S11672 [7OC]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), unanimous-consent request,
S11670 [7OC]
COSCO (Chinese shipping company): preferential treatment relative
to lease agreements with U.S. ports, S6746 [22JN]
Cuba: assessment of threat to U.S. security, S3179 [2AP]
------ exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical
supplies, instruments, or equipment (S. 1391), S236 [29JA]
Customs Service: funding for personnel and technology to reduce
delays at border crossings (S. 1787), S2124 [17MR]
------ prohibit illegal shipment of textiles from Mexico, S9233
[29JY]
Deficit: establish emergency commission to study, S2384-S2387
[23MR]
------ U.S. policy, S3246 [20AP], S5364 [22MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: carry out trade compensation assistance
program if the President or any provision of law causes exports
to be suspended for national security reasons (S. 2234), S7294
[26JN]
------ Market Access Program funding, S3094 [2AP], S3095 [2AP],
S3096 [2AP], S8204-S8213 [15JY], S8324 [16JY], S11560 [6OC]
------ promote the export of U.S. agricultural commodities and
products, S2759 [30MR]
Dept. of Commerce: Bureau of Export Administration employee
funding, S8879 [23JY]
------ investigate imports of methyl tertiary-butyl ether from Saudi
Arabia (S. 2391), S9449 [30JY]
Dept. of Defense: demilitarization and exportation of defense
property, S7007 [24JN]
Developing countries: denial of benefits under the Generalized
System of Preferences to countries that violate intellectual
property rights (S. Con. Res. 124), S11587 [6OC], S12466 [14OC]
Drugs: limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought
into the U.S. from Mexico (H.R. 3633), S12680 [20OC], S12681
[20OC]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S13-S15 [27JA],
S16 [27JA], S82 [28JA], S300 [3FE], S11570 [6OC], S12374 [12OC]
European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S.
agricultural products (S. Con. Res. 73), S587 [10FE], S5356
[21MY], S5465 [22MY]
------ unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef (S. Con.
Res. 74), S669 [11FE]
Eximbank: negotiate environmental agreements with foreign export
financing agencies and allow U.S. companies to compete equally
for international projects until such agreements are reached (S.
2537), S11282 [1OC], S12639 [15OC]
Firearms: ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition
feeding devices, S9105 [28JY]
Fish and fishing: approve international fishery agreement with
Poland (H.R. 3461), S12943 [21OC]
------ approve international fishery agreement with Poland (H.R.
3461), technical corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 352),
S12944 [21OC]
Florida-Israel Institute: anniversary, S10389 [15SE]
Food: improve safety of imported foods (S. 1707), S1343 [4MR]
Foreign aid: alternative certification procedures for major drug
producing and transit countries (S. 1750), S1885 [12MR]
------ certification procedures for major drug producing and transit
countries, S1676 [10MR]
Foreign countries: miscellaneous and technical changes to various
trade laws (H.R. 4342), S12543-S12545 [14OC], S13002 [12NO],
S13003 [12NO]
------ proposed Senate task force on economic sanctions, S7297
[26JN], S7298 [26JN]
------ review effectiveness of mandated sanctions on a case-by-case
basis (S. 2258), S7348-S7351 [6JY]
------ substitute the term ``normal trade relations'' in lieu of
``most-favored-nation treatment'', S7653 [8JY]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 4569), S12636 [15OC]
------ making appropriations (S. 2334), S9719-S9733 [1SE],
S9739-S9772 [1SE], S9825-S9834 [2SE], S9837-S9847 [2SE],
S9851-S9869 [2SE], S9943 [3SE], S12937 [21OC] making
appropriations (S. 2334), unanimous-consent agreement, S9763
[1SE], S9916 [3SE]
Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to
sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), S8594 [20JY]
----- authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan
Africa (S. 778), S7710-S7713 [9JY]
------ continuation of sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro,
S9755 [1SE], S9756 [1SE]
------ development of comprehensive U.S. policies on trade, economic
sanctions, normal trade relations, and fast-track authority,
S11142-S11146 [30SE], S11409-S11411 [5OC]
------ establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic
sanctions, S8185-S8203 [15JY], S8211 [15JY] establish framework
for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions (S. 1413),
S7183 [25JN]
------ exempt agricultural products, medicines, and medical
equipment from unilateral economic sanctions, S8214-S8228 [15JY]
exempt agricultural products, medicines, and medical equipment
from unilateral economic sanctions except to countries
sponsoring international terrorism, S8226-S8228 [15JY]
------ national objectives priority assignments, S5527 [2JN],
S12637-S12639 [15OC]
------ Presidential authority to delay, suspend, or terminate
economic sanctions that are not in the U.S. national interest
(S. 2224), S7183-S7186 [25JN]
------ require U.S. directors of international institutions to
encourage the purchase of U.S. products, commodities and
equipment, S9758 [1SE]
------ support economic and political independence for the South
Caucasus and Central Asia regions (S. 1344), S6503 [17JN]
Gardner, Richard N.: American Citizens Abroad (organization) Thomas
Jefferson Award recipient, S12903 [21OC]
Generalized System of Preferences: reauthorize, S12770 [21OC]
Harbors: collection and use of maintenance taxes, S5577-S5579 [2JN]
International economic relations: encourage Japan and the People's
Republic of China to restructure failed financial institutions,
S6313 [15JN]
Iraq: enforce the embargo on oil exports (S. Con. Res. 76),
S770-S772 [12FE], S1550-S1552 [9MR]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions (S. 2580), S11971-S11974 [8OC]
----- respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (S. Con.
Res. 121), S11128-S11130 [29SE]
IRS: prevent tax avoidance by foreign-based multinational companies
using transfer pricing methods, S4203 [4MY]
Japan: access of U.S. business to photographic film and paper
markets (S. Con. Res. 88), S3157 [2AP], S3158 [2AP], S8420
[16JY]
------ eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis, S8836 [23JY], S8837
[23JY], S8838 [23JY] eliminate barriers to foreign trade and
investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis
(S. Res. 216), S3594-S3596 [24AP]
------ re-establish initiative relative to fair trade in U.S.
automotive parts, S6998 [24JN]
Jewelry: require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the
country of origin (S. 2436), S9940 [3SE]
Jewelry boxes: require that imported jewelry boxes be indelibly
marked with the country of origin (S. 2437), S9940 [3SE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: restrict foreign aid
relative to compliance with nuclear weapons proliferation
agreements, S9767-S9769 [1SE], S9825 [2SE], S9826 [2SE], S9837
[2SE], S9838 [2SE], S9841 [2SE], S9845-S9847 [2SE], S9851-S9853
[2SE], S9944 [3SE], S10975 [25SE]
Korea, Republic of: maintain and enhance U.S. relations and commend
efforts relative to Asian financial crisis (S. Res. 245), S6270
[11JN]
Libya: impose multilateral sanctions for failure to transfer
terrorists responsible for the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 to
Netherlands for trial, S9749 [1SE], S9864 [2SE]
Madrid Protocol: implementation of agreement on the international
registration of trademarks (S. 2191), S6570 [18JN]
Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement
efforts (S.J. Res. 42), S1258-S1261 [3MR], S2636-S2657 [26MR],
S2726 [27MR]
----- disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement
efforts, but grant national interest waiver (S.J. Res. 43),
S1258-S1261 [3MR], S2636 [26MR]
Motor vehicles: increase inspection of foreign trucks near the
Canadian and Mexican borders (S. 2042), S4530 [7MY]
------ treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State emission
standards (H.R. 8), S11512 [5OC]
NAFTA: impact on trade deficit, S8276 [16JY]
National objectives: access of U.S. business to markets, S4139
[1MY]
New Mexico: establish commercial zones to improve border trade
activities with Mexico, S1824 [12MR]
North Dakota: designate Red River Trade Corridor, S1845 [12MR]
Office of U.S. Trade Representative: report on Republic of Korea
steel subsidies, S8853 [23JY], S8877 [23JY]
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development:
congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding trade
agreement (S. 1216), S3318 [21AP]
------ congressional approval and implementation of shipbuilding
trade agreement (S. 1216), S12893 [21OC]
Pakistan: repeal restriction on certain assistance, S4879 [14MY]
Patents: protect owners against sale of illegally reproduced plant
parts (H.R. 1197), S12630 [15OC], S12631 [15OC]
Pesticides: improve the safety of exported pesticides (S. 2652),
S12874 [21OC]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S205 [29JA], S376 [4FE],
S725 [12FE], S1002 [25FE], S1505 [6MR], S1770 [11MR], S2211
[18MR], S2567 [25MR], S3584 [24AP], S4432 [6MY], S4525 [7MY],
S4902 [14MY], S5316 [21MY], S5631 [4JN], S6327 [15JN], S6485
[17JN], S7162 [25JN], S7877 [9JY], S8379 [16JY], S8776 [22JY],
S10259 [11SE], S10654 [21SE], S10834 [23SE], S11275 [1OC],
S11694 [7OC]
------ prohibit sales from Strategic Petroleum Reserve, S2610
[26MR], S2611 [26MR]
Power resources: designate biodiesel fuel blends as alternative
fuel and equalize alternative fuel vehicle incentives for fleet
owners and operators, S8314 [16JY]
Rhode Island: tribute to Japan-American Society Black Ships
Festival, S8415 [16JY]
Russia: support democracy and free market system, S10222 [10SE]
Ships and vessels: prevent foreign control of U.S. flag fishing
vessels employed in the navigable waters and exclusive economic
zone of the U.S., S12697 [20OC], S12707 [20OC], S12777 [21OC],
S12801 [21OC]
------ stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities by
temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise
ship trade (S. 2507), S10723 [22SE]
Tariff: anti-cancer drugs (S. 1936), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1937), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1938), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1939), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1940), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1941), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1944), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-cancer drugs (S. 1945), S3219 [3AP]
------ anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production (S. 1810), S2429
[23MR]
------ audio system electrical transformers (S. 1854), S2489 [24MR]
------ benzamide, 3,3'-{(2,5-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene)bis {imino(1-
acetyl-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)azo}}bis{4-chloro-N-(5-chloro-2-
methylphenyl) (S. 1934), S3218 [3AP]
------ benzamide, 3,3'-{(2-chloro-5-methyl-1,4-
phenylene)bis{imino(1-acetyl-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)azo}}bis{4-
chloro-N-{2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl} (S.
1932), S3218 [3AP] benzamide, 3,3'[(2-chloro-5-methyl-1,4-
phenylene)bis[imino=(1-acety-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)azo]]bis[4-
chloro-N-(3-chloro-2-methyphenyl) (S. 1935), S3218 [3AP]
------ benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-methyl (S. 1801),
S2302 [19MR]
------ deltamethrin (S. 1622), S664 [11FE]
------ diclofop-methyl (S. 1623), S664 [11FE]
------ eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (S. 2281),
S7883 [9JY]
------ fluorozirconium compounds (S. 1819), S2430 [23MR]
------ 4-hexylresorcinol (S. 1820), S2430 [23MR]
------ HIV antiviral drug production (S. 1946), S3219 [3AP]
------ HIV antiviral drug production (S. 2399), S9560 [31JY]
------ HIV protease inhibitor production (S. 1942), S3219 [3AP]
------ HIV protease inhibitor production (S. 1943), S3219 [3AP]
------ ink-jet textile printing machinery (S. 1620), S585 [10FE]
------ loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures (S. 1853), S2489
[24MR]
------ loudspeakers parts (S. 1852), S2489 [24MR]
------ organic luminescent pigments, dyes and fibers for security
applications (S. 1818), S2430 [23MR]
------ permit duty-free sales enterprises to be located in certain
areas (S. 1861), S2573 [25MR]
------ piperonyl butoxide (S. 1624), S664 [11FE]
------ polymethine sensitizing dyes for photo/imaging applications
(S. 1821), S2430 [23MR]
------ purified terephthalic acid (S. 1702), S1257 [3MR]
------ resmethrin (S. 1625), S664 [11FE]
------ televisions (S. 1859), S2572 [25MR]
------ textile machinery (S. 1633), S667 [11FE]
------ textile machinery (S. 1714), S1441 [5MR]
------ textured rolled glass sheets (S. 2362), S9137 [28JY], S9138
[28JY]
------ thidiazuron (S. 1626), S664 [11FE]
------ tralomethrin (S. 1627), S664 [11FE]
------ 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione, 5-[2,3-dihydro-6-methyl-2-
oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)azo] (S. 1933), S3218 [3AP]
------ 2-naphthalenecarboxamide, N,N'-(2-chloro-1,4-
phenylene)bis=[4[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy (S. 1931),
S3218 [3AP]
------ wool fabrics (S. 2338), S8671 [21JY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions (S. 2622),
S12324-S12337 [10OC]
------ repeal limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to
military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade
income (S. 2296), S8135 [14JY]
``Testimony from the Hearings of the Task Force on Economic
Sanctions'': authorize printing (S. Res. 289), S11810 [7OC]
Textile industry and fabrics: impact of foreign trade policies and
agreements on domestic businesses, S7711-S7713 [9JY]
Thailand: U.S. support for economic recovery relative to Japanese
efforts, S2368 [20MR]
------ U.S. support for economic recovery (S. Res. 174), S521 [9FE],
S1807 [11MR], S1808 [11MR]
Tobacco products: prevent use by minors, reduce secondhand smoke,
require document disclosure and deny immunity relative to
industry settlement, end promotion of exports, and provide
transitional assistance to farmers, S1720-S1722 [11MR], S1902
[12MR]
----- prevent use by minors, reduce secondhand smoke, require
document disclosure and deny immunity relative to industry
settlement, end promotion of exports, and provide transitional
assistance to farmers (S. 1638), S690 [12FE], S738-S746 [12FE],
S1479 [5MR], S1715-S1718 [11MR], S1801 [11MR], S4021 [1MY],
S4144 [4MY]
----- prevent use by minors, reduce secondhand smoke, require
document disclosure and deny immunity relative to industry
settlement, end promotion of exports, and provide transitional
assistance to farmers (S. 1638), star print, S2585 [25MR]
------ reduce use through cost increases, marketing limitations,
industry oversight, and implementation of a public health
prevention and education strategy (S. 1889), S2854-S2860 [31MR],
S2878 [31MR], S3021 [1AP]
------ restrict U.S. trade actions against foreign tobacco
regulations and require warning labels on exported cigarettes in
the language of the target country (S. 1060), S1801 [11MR]
Trademark Act: technical corrections, S10535 [17SE]
Trademark Law Treaty: implementation (S. 2193), S6573-S6580 [18JN],
S10535 [17SE], S10536 [17SE]
Treaties and agreements: establish negotiating objectives and fast-
track procedures for future trade agreements, S8270-S8273
[16JY], S8276-S8278 [16JY], S8280 [16JY], S8293 [16JY]
----- establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures for
future trade agreements (S. 1269), S442 [5FE], S6908 [23JN]
------ establish negotiating objectives and fast-track procedures
for future trade agreements, S10971 [25SE]
------ require congressional approval before implementation of any
fast-track procedures for trade agreements, S10814 [23SE]
U.S. policy, S442 [5FE]
Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration (S.J. Res. 47), S5636 [4JN]
------ normalization of relations, S8837 [23JY]
Wildlife: prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of products
derived from rhinoceros or tiger (H.R. 2807), S126-S12631 [29AP]
Reports
Crop Damage Estimate for Louisiana: Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center, S10582 [18SE]
Reports filed
Border Smog Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 8)
(H. Rept. 105-634), H5956 [20JY]
------ Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 8)
(S. Rept. 105-355), S11042 [28SE]
Consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act:
Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 105-431),
H1020 [10MR]
Consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee
on Rules (House) (H. Res. 390) (H. Rept. 105-460), H1444 [24MR]
Consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities
Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 553) (H. Rept. 105-
745), H8626 [24SE]
Consideration of H.R. 4569, Foreign Operations, Export Financing,
and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House)
(H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 105-725), H7914 [16SE]
Consideration of H.R. 4761, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Actions Relative to European Union Failure To Comply With the
Rulings of the World Trade Organization: Committee on Rules
(House) (H. Res. 588) (H. Rept. 105-805), H10351 [9OC]
Copyright Term Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House)
(H.R. 2589) (H. Rept. 105-452), H1298 [18MR]
Establish a Toll-Free Telephone Number in the Dept. of Commerce To
Assist Consumers in Identifying Domestically-Produced
Merchandise: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 563) (H. Rept.
105-759), H9273 [1OC]
European Union Restrictions on the Importation of U.S. Agricultural
Products: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Con. Res.
213) (H. Rept. 105-672), H6999 [3AU]
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs
Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2334)
(S. Rept. 105-255), S8657 [21JY]
------ Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept.
105-719), H7802 [15SE]
Foreign Trade and Investment With Japan Relative to Resolution of
the Asian Financial Crisis: Committee on International
Relations (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 105-607), H5402 [25JN]
International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act: Committee on
Commerce (House) (H.R. 4353) (H. Rept. 105-802), H10075 [8OC]
International Fishery Agreement With Latvia: Committee on Resources
(House) (H.R. 3460) (H. Rept. 105-613), H5491 [14JY]
Limit Amount of Controlled Substances Allowed To Be Brought Into the
U.S. From Mexico: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R.
3633) (H. Rept. 105-629), H5735 [16JY]
Make Trade Relations With Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration:
Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept.
105-653), H6696 [29JY]
Make Vietnamese Trade Relations With the U.S. Contingent Upon Free
Emigration: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 47), S7939
[10JY]
Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on
Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4342) (H. Rept. 105-671), H6999
[3AU]
------ Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 4342) (S. Rept. 105-356),
S11122 [29SE]
Most-Favored-Nation Status for the People's Republic of China:
Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 121) (H. Rept.
105-638), H5956 [20JY]
Nomination of Jennifer A. Hillman to the ITC: Committee on Finance
(Senate), S5217 [20MY]
Nomination of Stephen Koplan to the ITC: Committee on Finance
(Senate), S5217 [20MY]
Nomination of Susan G. Esserman To Be Deputy U.S. Trade
Representative: Committee on Finance (Senate), S10206 [10SE]
Nomination of Thelma J. Askey to the ITC: Committee on Finance
(Senate), S5217 [20MY]
Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act: Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1275) (S. Rept. 105-
201), S5694 [5JN]
Prohibit Import, Export, Sale, or Possession of Bear Viscera:
Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 263) (S.
Rept. 105-281), S9555 [31JY]
Require the President To Report to Congress on Any Selective Embargo
on Agricultural Commodities: Committee on Agriculture (House)
(H.R. 3654) (H. Rept. 105-631), H5735 [16JY]
Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act: Committee on Resources
(House) (H.R. 2807) (H. Rept. 105-495), H2422 [28AP]
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on
Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 105-455), H1335 [19MR]
Silk Road Strategy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.
1344) (S. Rept. 105-394), S12163 [9OC]
Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Investment Policy: Committee on
International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423),
H691 [2MR]
------ Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept.
105-423), H691 [2MR]
Trade and Tariff Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2400) (S.
Rept. 105-280), S9555 [31JY]
Trademark Act Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary
(Senate) (S. 2192), S8381 [16JY]
Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary
(Senate) (S. 2193), S8381 [16JY]
U.S. Support for Economic Recovery in Thailand: Committee on
Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 174), S1255 [3MR]
Reports to constituents
Hamilton, Representative: Closer Look at Globalization, E1660 [9SE]
------ Responding to Globalization, E1663 [9SE]
------ State of the Economy, E220 [25FE]
Resolutions by organizations
Fast Track Trade Authority: DAR, E873 [14MY]
People's Republic of China: DAR, E874 [14MY]
Resolutions of ratification
Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in
International Business Transactions, S9668 [31JY]
Trademark Law Treaty, S7520 [6JY]
Rulings of the Chair
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7985 [17SE], H8001 [17SE]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, H10404 [10OC]
Statements
Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: Several African Ambassadors,
H1046 [11MR]
Agriculture Export Relief Act: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture,
S7799 [9JY]
------ President Clinton, S7799 [9JY]
E.U. and Free Trade: Scott Radimer, E1375 [21JY]
Economic and Monetary Policies Prior to Great Depression: Alan
Greenspan, FRS, H7472 [9SE]
HEALTHY Kids Act: C. Everett Koop and David A. Kessler, S743 [12FE]
------ Coalition for Workers' Health Care Funds, S744 [12FE]
------ ENACT Coalition, S744 [12FE]
------ Hubert H. Humphrey III, Attorney General of Minnesota, S743
[12FE]
Kids Deserve Freedom From Tobacco Act (KIDS Act): ENACT Coalition,
S2858 [31MR]
Monitoring and Regulation of Commercial Activities of Chinese
Military Companies: OMB, S4880 [14MY]
Removal of Postal Service as U.S. Representative to the Universal
Postal Union: Dept. of State, H5314 [25JN]
Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Executive Office of
the President, E532 [31MR]
Surge of Steel Imports Resulting From the Financial Crises in Asia,
Russia, and Other Regions: Keith Busse, Steel Dynamics, Inc.,
H10964 [15OC]
U.S. Policy on the People's Republic of China: Senator Thomas,
S6748 [22JN]
U.S. Trade Embargo on Cuba: Theodore E. McCarrick, U.S. Catholic
Conference Committee on International Policy, E115 [5FE]
Voice of Business--Preserve Normal Trading Status With China:
Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6097 [22JY]
Studies
U.S. Farm Programs: Farm Journal, Inc., S10297 [14SE]
Summaries
Global Investments, American Returns: Emergency Committee for
American Trade, S3728 [28AP]
Kids Deserve Freedom From Tobacco Act (KIDS Act) (S. 1889),
S2855-S2858 [31MR]
Prevent Foreign Control of U.S. Flag Fishing Vessels Employed in the
Navigable Waters and Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S.,
S12778-S12782 [21OC]
Tables
Arrested Mexican drug traffickers legal status, S2647 [26MR]
Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 2334, foreign
operations, export financing, and related programs
appropriations, S9862 [2SE]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs
appropriations, H11615-H11617 [20OC]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs
appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7946-H7950 [17SE]
Kids Deserve Freedom From Tobacco Act (KIDS Act) allocation of
industry payments, S2858 [31MR]
Licenses/approvals for the export of commercially sold defense
articles/services, E296 [4MR]
Tax Relief Extension Act estimated revenue effects, S12336 [10OC]
Total value of defense articles and services sold to each country
under foreign military sales, E295 [4MR]
U.S. textile imports from major suppliers and from sub-Saharan
Africa, H953 [10MR]
Testimonies
U.S. Policy on the People's Republic of China: Stanley O. Roth,
Dept. of State, S6749 [22JN]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 213, unfair restriction on the importation of U.S.
agricultural products by the European Union, H7052 [4AU]
H. Con. Res. 270, tribute to Republic of China for efforts relative
to Asian financial crisis and for encouraging peace and
stability in the region, H4279 [9JN]
H. Con. Res. 350, respond to the surge of steel imports resulting
from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions,
H10632 [12OC]
H. Con. Res. 352, technical corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3461,
approve international fishery agreement with Poland, H10970
[15OC]
H. Res. 383, consideration of H.R. 1432, Africa Growth and
Opportunity Act, H1027 [11MR]
H. Res. 390, consideration of H.R. 2589, Copyright Term Extension
Act, H1456 [25MR]
H. Res. 392, eliminate Japanese barriers to foreign trade and
investment relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis,
H5883 [20JY]
H. Res. 542, consideration of H.R. 4569, foreign operations, export
financing, and related programs appropriations, H7937 [17SE]
H. Res. 553, consideration of H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement
Authorities Act, H8756 [25SE]
H. Res. 588, consideration of H.R. 4761, Office of the U.S. Trade
Representative actions in response to European Union failure to
comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization, H10365
[10OC]
H. Res. 598, respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from
the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, H10958
[15OC]
H.J. Res. 120, make Vietnamese trade relations with the U.S.
contingent upon free emigration, H6766 [30JY]
H.J. Res. 121, most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic
of China, H6078 [22JY]
H.R. 8, Border Smog Reduction Act, H5891 [20JY], H9900 [7OC]
H.R. 563, establish a toll-free telephone number in the Dept. of
Commerce to assist consumers in identifying domestically-
produced merchandise, H9472 [5OC]
H.R. 567, Madrid Protocol Implementation Act, H2753-H2755 [5MY]
H.R. 1197, protect patent owners against sale of illegally
reproduced plant parts, H10259 [9OC]
H.R. 2621, Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act, H8765-H8776
[25SE]
H.R. 2807, Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act, S12631-S12633
[15OC], H2348 [28AP]
H.R. 3113, Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act reauthorization,
H1710 [30MR]
H.R. 3424, tariff on rimsulfuron technical, E340 [10MR]
H.R. 3425, tariff on carbamic acid (U-9069), E340 [10MR]
H.R. 3426, tariff on DPX-E9260, E339 [10MR]
H.R. 3427, tariff on DPX-E6758, E340 [10MR]
H.R. 3460, approve international fishery agreement with Latvia,
H6915 [3AU]
H.R. 3461, international fishery agreement with Poland,
H10594-H10596 [12OC]
H.R. 3633, Controlled Substances Trafficking Prohibition Act, H6903
[3AU]
H.R. 4148, limit Export Apple and Pear Act applicability to apples,
H9502 [5OC]
H.R. 4342, Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act,
H7057-H7069 [4AU]
H.R. 4353, International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act,
H10302-H10305 [9OC]
H.R. 4506, International Child Labor Relief Act, H10163 [8OC]
H.R. 4647, Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act, H9503 [5OC]
H.R. 4856, Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act,
H11558-H11580 [20OC]
H.R. 4858, United States-Panama Partnership Act, E2260-E2262 [20OC]
S. 505, Copyright Term Extension Act, S11673-S11675 [7OC], H9947
[7OC]
S. 1620, tariff on ink-jet textile printing machinery, S586 [10FE]
S. 1622, tariff on deltamethrin, S664 [11FE]
S. 1623, tariff on diclofop-methyl, S664 [11FE]
S. 1624, tariff on piperonyl butoxide, S664 [11FE]
S. 1625, tariff on resmethrin, S665 [11FE]
S. 1626, tariff on thidiazuron, S665 [11FE]
S. 1627, tariff on tralomethrin, S665 [11FE]
S. 1628, tariff on synthetic organic coloring matter c.i. pigment
yellow 109, S665 [11FE]
S. 1629, tariff on synthetic organic coloring matter c.i. pigment
yellow 110, S665 [11FE]
S. 1630, tariff on pigment red 177, S665 [11FE]
S. 1633, tariff on textile machinery, S667 [11FE]
S. 1702, tariff on purified terephthalic acid, S1258 [3MR]
S. 1801, tariff on benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-methy,
S2302 [19MR]
S. 1810, tariff on anti-HIV and anti-AIDS drug production, S2429
[23MR]
S. 1818, tariff on organic luminescent pigments, dyes and fibers for
security applications, S2431 [23MR]
S. 1819, tariff on fluorozirconium compounds, S2431 [23MR]
S. 1820, tariff on 4-hexylresorcinol, S2431 [23MR]
S. 1821, tariff on polymethine sensitizing dyes for photo/imaging
applications, S2431 [23MR]
S. 1852, tariff on loudspeaker parts, S2489 [24MR]
S. 1853, tariff on loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures,
S2489 [24MR]
S. 1854, tariff on audio system electrical transformers, S2490
[24MR]
S. 1859, tariff on televisions, S2573 [25MR]
S. 1861, permit duty-free sales enterprises to be located in certain
areas, S2573 [25MR]
S. 1884, remove the prohibition on agricultural trade options
outside contract markets, S2852 [31MR]
S. 1931, tariff on 2-naphthalenecarboxamide, N,N'-(2-chloro-1,4-
phenylene)bis=[4[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy, S3218 [3AP]
S. 1932, tariff on benzamide, 3,3'-{(2-chloro-5-methyl-1,4-
phenylene)bis{imino(1-acetyl-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)azo}}bis{4-
chloro-N-{2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl}, S3218
[3AP]
S. 1933, tariff on 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione, 5-[2,3-dihydro-
6-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)azo], S3218 [3AP]
S. 1934, tariff on benzamide, 3,3'-{(2,5-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene)bis
{imino(1-acetyl-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)azo}}bis{4-chloro-N-(5-
chloro-2-methylphenyl), S3219 [3AP]
S. 1935, tariff on benzamide, 3,3'[(2-chloro-5-methyl-1,4-
phenylene)bis[imino=(1-acety-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl)azo]]bis[4-
chloro-N-(3-chloro-2-methyphenyl), S3219 [3AP]
S. 1936, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3220 [3AP]
S. 1937, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3220 [3AP]
S. 1938, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3220 [3AP]
S. 1939, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3220 [3AP]
S. 1940, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1941, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1942, tariff on HIV protease inhibitor production, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1943, tariff on HIV protease inhibitor production, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1944, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1945, tariff on anti-cancer drugs, S3221 [3AP]
S. 1946, tariff on HIV antiviral drug production, S3221 [3AP]
S. 2067, Encryption Protects the Rights of Individuals From
Violation and Abuse in Cyberspace Act, S4716-S4721 [12MY]
S. 2179, Selective Agriculture Embargo Prohibition Act, S6421 [16JN]
S. 2191, Madrid Protocol Implementation Act, S6570-S6572 [18JN]
S. 2193, Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act, S6574-S6576
[18JN], H10334-H10336 [9OC]
S. 2252, Trade Law Enforcement Improvement Act, S7363 [6JY]
S. 2282, Agriculture Export Relief Act, S7815 [9JY], S8152 [14JY],
H5446 [14JY]
S. 2296, Defense Jobs and Trade Promotion Act, S8136 [14JY]
S. 2334, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs
appropriations, S9996-S10019 [8SE]
S. 2338, tariff on wool fabrics, S8671 [21JY]
S. 2362, tariff on textured rolled glass sheets, S9138 [28JY]
S. 2391, Fair Trade in MTBE Act, S9450 [30JY]
S. 2399, tariff on HIV antiviral drug production, S9560 [31JY]
S. 2436, require that imported jewelry be indelibly marked with the
country of origin, S9940 [3SE]
S. 2437, require that imported jewelry boxes be indelibly marked
with the country of origin, S9940 [3SE]
S. 2480, Invasive Pest Control Act, S10426 [16SE]
S. 2567, Trading With the People's Republic of China Military Act,
S11705 [7OC]
S. 2622, Tax Relief Extension Act, S12325-S12328 [10OC]
S. Con. Res. 73, unfair restriction by the European Union on the
importation of U.S. agricultural products, S587 [10FE], S5356
[21MY]
S. Con. Res. 74, unfair restriction by the European Union on the
importation of U.S. beef, S669 [11FE]
S. Con. Res. 76, enforce the embargo on Iraqi oil exports, S770
[12FE]
S. Con. Res. 88, access of U.S. business to Japanese photographic
film and paper markets, S8421 [16JY]
S. Con. Res. 88, access of U.S. business to photographic film and
paper markets in Japan, S3157 [2AP]
S. Con. Res. 121, respond to the surge of steel imports resulting
from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions,
S11128 [29SE]
S. Con. Res. 124, denial of benefits under the Generalized System of
Preferences to countries that violate intellectual property
rights, S11586 [6OC], S12467 [14OC]
S. Res. 174, U.S. support for economic recovery in Thailand, S521
[9FE]
S. Res. 174, U.S. support for economic recovery of Thailand, S1882
[12MR]
S. Res. 216, eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment with
Japan relative to resolution of the Asian financial crisis,
S3593 [24AP]
S. Res. 242, postpone visit of President Clinton to the People's
Republic of China relative to the clarification of certain
national security and human rights issues, S5640 [4JN]
S. Res. 245, maintain and enhance U.S. relations with the Republic
of Korea and commend efforts relative to Asian financial crisis,
S5799 [9JN], S6270 [11JN]
S. Res. 289, printing of ``Testimony from the Hearings of the Task
Force on Economic Sanctions'', S11715 [7OC], S11810 [7OC]