[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
GILMAN, BENJAMIN A. (a Representative from New York)
Addresses
Anniversary of Return of the Holy Crown of Hungary: by, E566 [2AP]
Challenges to Democracy in Multiethnic States: Arben Xhaferi,
E1933<bullet> [7OC]
Future of the Republic of China: Lee Teng-hui, President of the
Republic of China, E1578<bullet> [7AU]
Ireland-U.S. Interparliamentary Group: Seamus Pattison,
E773<bullet> [6MY]
Israeli Independence Anniversary: Speaker Gingrich, E1019<bullet>
[4JN]
Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Arthur Schneier, Appeal of
Conscience Foundation, E1149<bullet> [17JN]
------ by, E1149<bullet> [17JN]
Turkish Occupation of Cyprus: George Paraskevaides, E2294<bullet>
[21OC]
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
H3574 [20MY], H3705 [21MY]
Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests
through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical
forests (H.R. 2870), H1299 [18MR], H1314 [19MR]
Families and domestic relations: increase effectiveness and
efficiency of child support enforcement and adoption programs
(H.R. 3130), H852 [4MR]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7916 [16SE]
Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in
satellite communications (H.R. 1872), H2817 [5MY], H2850 [6MY]
Appointments
Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H3074 [12MY]
Committee To Escort President of Romania Emil Constantinescu Into
the House Chamber, H5499 [15JY]
Committee To Escort Republic of Korea President Kim Dae-Jung Into
the House Chamber, H4333 [10JN]
Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6160 [22JY]
Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H2321 [27AP]
Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.,
H10876 [14OC]
Articles and editorials
Gifts for Israel, A.M. Rosenthal, New York (NY) Times, E688<bullet>
[28AP]
Impeachment Vote--House Must Vote to Send Clinton's Fate to a Trial
Before the U.S. Senate, White Plains (NY) Journal News,
H11949<bullet> [18DE]
Look at . . . A Murder in Guatemala--The Mysterious Death of Bishop
Gerardi, Terri Shaw, Washington (DC) Post, H7454 [9SE]
Pointing the Finger, A.M. Rosenthal, New York (NY) Times,
E1133<bullet> [16JN]
Rabbi Edgar Gluck--Personifying the Ideal of Service, Jason Maoz,
Jewish Press (publication), E516<bullet> [30MR]
Stop Coddling Yeltsin, by, H4873 [19JN]
U.S. Agents Warned of Mexican Retaliation, Jamie Dettmer, Washington
(DC) Times, E1049<bullet> [5JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions, (see H.R. 1032),
H6282 [23JY]
Afghanistan: establish cease fire and begin transition toward a
broad-based multiethnic government that observes international
norms of behavior, (see H. Con. Res. 218), H1550 [25MR]
Agriculture: prohibit transfer or marketing of nonambulatory
cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats, (see H.R. 453),
H904 [5MR]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities
are obtained legally, (see H.R. 594), H7494 [9SE]
------ prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals, (see
H.R. 1202), H2119 [21AP]
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed
consent, (see H.R. 4035), H4548 [11JN]
------ establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of
certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program, (see H.R. 1766), H2931 [6MY]
------ permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal
Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under
CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard, (see H.R. 1356), H447 [11FE]
Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all
Wassenaar Arrangement countries, (see H.R. 4095), H4879 [19JN]
Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania,
and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression, (see H. Con.
Res. 320), H9346 [2OC]
Beechman, Laurie: mint commemorative coins, (see H.R. 4199), H7290
[5AU]
Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation
status, (see H. Con. Res. 237), H904 [5MR]
Budget: establish a budget reserve account for emergencies, (see
H.R. 457), H1236 [17MR]
Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections, (see H. Res. 361),
H1021 [10MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to
honor victims of the Holocaust, (see H. Con. Res. 206), H100
[28JA]
Capitol Police Board: establish a pay scale and benefits package
equal to that of the Secret Service Uniformed Division, (see
H.R. 2828), H6697 [29JY]
Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for
2000 decennial census, (see H. Con. Res. 246), H5957 [20JY]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see
H.R. 2733), H7290 [5AU]
------ Superfund Program reauthorization and reform, (see H.R.
2727), H2056 [1AP]
Children and youth: establish programs for early detection,
diagnosis and intervention of hearing loss in newborns, (see
H.R. 2923), H851 [4MR]
------ international cooperation in cases involving the illegal
abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent, (see H. Con. Res.
224), H7585 [10SE]
------ provide for grants, a national clearinghouse, and a report to
improve the quality and availability of after-school programs,
(see H.R. 4621), H8626 [24SE]
------ provide greater access to child care services for Federal
employees, (see H.R. 4280), H6069 [21JY]
China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and
democracy, (see H. Con. Res. 301), H5859 [17JY]
------ participation in the World Health Organization, (see H. Con.
Res. 334), H10011 [7OC]
Clean Air Act: reduce acid deposition, (see H.R. 2365), H1021
[10MR]
Computers: require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful
to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors, (see
H.R. 3783), H9179 [28SE]
Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis: establish, (see H.R.
1704), H678 [26FE]
Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and
services under health insurance plans, (see H.R. 2174), H3625
[20MY]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and
Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish
support program for victims of torture, (see H.R. 3161), H329
[4FE]
----- implementation, (see H.R. 4308), H6698 [29JY]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, (see H.R. 3081),
H9275 [1OC]
------ expand prohibition on stalking, (see H.R. 3747), H2605 [29AP]
------ prevent violence against women, (see H.R. 3514), H4479 [10JN]
------ require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected
child abuse, (see H.R. 2173), H3972 [22MY]
Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries
the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program, (see H.R. 3613), H3312 [14MY]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and
establish a review board to monitor compliance, (see H.R. 3396),
H2707 [30AP]
Dept. of the Interior: study on establishing a national historic
trail to commemorate the history of women's rights, (see H.R.
3240), H496 [12FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish certain presumptions of
service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R.
4036), H4548 [11JN]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, (see H.R. 4220),
H6187 [22JY]
Diseases: increase research, treatment, and public education of
Lyme disease, (see H.R. 3795), H4712 [17JN]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy, (see H. Res. 423), H3014
[7MY]
Drugs: conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving
similar amounts of cocaine base, (see H.R. 3898), H3488 [19MY]
------ enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and
support eradication and crop substitution programs in source
countries, (see H.R. 4300), H6186 [22JY]
------ sentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses while in the
presence of a minor, (see H.R. 3919), H3624 [20MY]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial
of birth, (see H.R. 678), H3105 [12MY]
Education: establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial
fellowship programs, (see H.R. 4665), H9274 [1OC]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing
supply regulations, (see H.R. 859), H64 [27JA]
FAA: reform Liaison and Familiarization Training Program, (see H.R.
4530), H8084 [18SE]
Families and domestic relations: provide equitable child care
relief for stay at-home parents, (see H. Con. Res. 202), H448
[11FE]
------ recognize the importance of children and families, (see H.
Con. Res. 302), H5956 [20JY]
Federal employees: allow use of medical savings accounts under
health benefits program, (see H.R. 3166), H385 [5FE]
------ computation system for Social Security benefits relative to
spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions, (see H.R.
2273), H4880 [19JN]
------ modify the conditions that must be met before certain
alternative pay authorities may be exercised by the President,
(see H.R. 3251), H851 [4MR]
------ provide for the rectification of certain retirement coverage
errors, (see H.R. 3249), H578 [24FE]
Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to
purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal
contracts, (see H.R. 2758), H631 [25FE]
Financial institutions: prohibit the imposition of fees on the
electronic withdrawal of direct deposited Social Security
benefits, (see H.R. 2454), H2236 [22AP]
----- prohibit the imposition of fees on the electronic withdrawal
of direct deposited veterans benefits, (see H.R. 2457), H2236
[22AP]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H1335 [19MR]
Foreign policy: support broad-based agricultural and rural
development in sub-Saharan Africa, (see H.R. 4283), H6069 [21JY]
Gambling: require certain notices in any mailing using a game of
chance for the promotion of a product or service, (see H.R.
4340), H8528 [23SE]
George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries,
(see H.R. 3981), H4712 [17JN]
Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious
groups, (see H. Con. Res. 325), H10917 [14OC]
Government: status of Executive orders that infringe on the powers
and duties of Congress or are not specifically funded, (see H.
Con. Res. 236), H903 [5MR]
Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate
anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor
the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants,
(see H. Con. Res. 232), H755 [3MR]
Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-
determination, (see H. Res. 494), H5297 [24JN]
Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and
implementation of peace accords, (see H. Res. 421), H2931 [6MY]
Health: importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer, (see H. Res. 565), H9274 [1OC]
Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines
relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H2120
[21AP]
Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents
relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras, (see
H.R. 2635), H1236 [17MR]
Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in Cambodia, (see H. Res. 533), H8461 [22SE]
Immigration: admittance of temporary and seasonal agricultural
workers, (see H.R. 2377), H1159 [12MR]
------ arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens
relative to automated entry and exit control systems, (see H.R.
2955), H4055 [3JN]
------ increase visas temporarily for backlogged spouses and
children of lawful permanent resident aliens, (see H.R. 4504),
H7413 [6AU]
------ naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English
language and other general knowledge requirements, (see H.R.
1223), H7803 [15SE]
Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform: establish, (see
H.R. 3502), H1445 [24MR]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, (see H. Res.
399), H1643 [26MR]
Insurance: provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance
abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group
and individual health coverage, (see H.R. 3568), H4835 [18JN]
------ provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse
treatment services under private group and individual health
coverage, (see H.R. 2409), H4241 [5JN]
------ require health insurance plans to cover treatment of a minor
child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to
trauma, infection, tumor, or disease, (see H.R. 4737), H10075
[8OC]
International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's
Republic of China and Tibet, (see H. Con. Res. 283), H3971
[22MY]
International relations: restitution and compensation for certain
confiscated properties in former Communist countries, (see H.
Res. 562), H9274 [1OC]
Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action,
(see H. Con. Res. 226), H904 [5MR]
------ material and unacceptable breach of international obligations
relative to weapons inspections, (see H.J. Res. 125), H5404
[25JN]
Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for
disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland, (see H.R. 4293), H6070 [21JY]
Japan: eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis, (see H. Res. 392),
H1700 [27MR]
Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr., Post Office Building, East Northport, NY:
designate, (see H.R. 3167), H2318 [23AP]
Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish, (see H.R. 4206),
H5492 [14JY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: approve location of proposed memorial in
the District of Columbia, (see H.J. Res. 113), H3015 [7MY]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, (see H. Con. Res. 315),
H6999 [3AU]
Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public
safety officers employed by States or local governments, (see
H.R. 1173), H5404 [25JN]
------ exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed
handguns, (see H.R. 218), H9345 [2OC]
------ extend certain civil service retirement options to IRS
revenue officers, INS inspectors, and Customs Service inspectors
and canine enforcement officers, (see H.R. 1215), H386 [5FE]
------ tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service,
(see H. Res. 422), H3013 [7MY]
Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of
bicentennial, (see H.R. 1560), H7178 [4AU]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see H.R. 3790), H7178 [4AU]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H329 [4FE]
Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services
for certain women screened under federally funded programs, (see
H.R. 3779), H5957 [20JY]
Medicare: delay implementation of interim payment system to home
health agencies for home health services, (see H.R. 3162), H4550
[11JN]
------ extend health care coverage, (see H.R. 4177), H5403 [25JN]
Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and
devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M.
Gibson of the Capitol Police, (see H. Con. Res. 317), H7915
[16SE]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, (see H. Con.
Res. 304), H6820 [30JY]
Mongolia: normal trade relations status, (see H.R. 4807), H10667
[12OC]
National Cancer Institute: increase funding for ovarian cancer
public information and education programs, (see H.R. 4200),
H7290 [5AU]
National Commission on Terrorism: establish, (see H.R. 4536), H7494
[9SE]
National Institute for the Environment: establish, (see H.R. 2914),
H4550 [11JN]
National Lighthouse Center and Museum: grant Federal charter, (see
H.R. 4623), H8627 [24SE]
National security: national missile defense system, (see H.R.
4402), H7289 [5AU]
Northern Ireland: encourage all parties involved in peace talks to
condemn violence and address human rights violations, (see H.
Con. Res. 245), H1236 [17MR]
Pacific Island nations: importance of diplomatic relations, (see H.
Res. 505), H5956 [20JY]
Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission
(organization) workers held hostage, (see H. Con. Res. 277),
H3312 [14MY]
Paraga, Dobroslav: support efforts to bring about increased respect
for democratic and human rights in Croatia, (see H. Res. 375),
H904 [5MR]
----- support efforts to bring about increased respect for
democratic and human rights in Croatia, cosponsorship withdrawn,
(see H. Res. 375), H2707 [30AP]
Pensions: waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans, (see
H.R. 3632), H4241 [5JN]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H7915 [16SE]
Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland, (see H.R. 1995),
H904 [5MR]
Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.:
establish, (see H.R. 3662), H2053 [1AP]
Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that
protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing
need for animal testing, (see H.R. 3946), H5405 [25JN]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture, (see H.R. 4309), H6282 [23JY]
SEC: limit collection of certain fees, (see H.R. 4213), H6880
[31JY]
Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to
computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or
after 1982, (see H.R. 3008), H4055 [3JN]
------ earnings test for blind individuals, (see H.R. 612), H497
[12FE]
------ restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to
certain individuals, (see H.R. 2549), H4055 [3JN]
States: penalties for releasing individuals convicted of violent
crimes involving children, (see H.R. 4258), H5737 [16JY]
Taxation: capital gains rates, (see H.R. 4125), H5296 [24JN]
------ constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations,
(see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE]
------ exclusion of employer-provided educational assistance, (see
H.R. 1382), H5297 [24JN]
------ increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in
each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H1550 [25MR]
------ increase State cap on private activity bonds, (see H.R. 979),
H7584 [10SE]
------ liability of spouses on joint Federal income returns, (see
H.R. 3650), H3312 [14MY]
------ modify the low-income housing credit, (see H.R. 3290), H5405
[25JN]
------ prevent increase on variable annuities and other variable
contracts, (see H. Con. Res. 211), H1021 [10MR]
------ reduce the marriage penalty, encourage health coverage, allow
certain credits against the alternative minimum tax, increase
the Social Security earnings limitation, and extend certain
expiring provisions, (see H.R. 4542), H7583 [10SE]
------ repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes,
(see H.R. 902), H2423 [28AP]
------ repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications
services, (see H.R. 3648), H3014 [7MY]
Television: promote competition in the multichannel video
marketplace, (see H.R. 2921), H1237 [17MR]
Terrorism: relief for American victims of terrorism, (see H. Con.
Res. 220), H497 [12FE]
Tobacco products: reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related
research, and develop safer tobacco products, (see H.R. 3868),
H3311 [14MY]
U.N.: occupation of seat reserved for Burma by a representative of
the National League for Democracy, (see H. Res. 603), H11696
[20OC]
------ promote full equality for Israel, (see H.R. 3236), H496
[12FE]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China, (see H. Res. 364),
H497 [12FE]
Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as
soldiers, (see H. Con. Res. 309), H6453 [24JY]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, (see H. Con. Res. 295), H8035
[17SE]
Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration, (see H.J. Res. 120), H4165 [4JN]
------ prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade
treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance
programs, (see H.R. 3158), H851 [4MR]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and MIA's, (see H. Res. 356),
H446 [11FE]
Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects
Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and commonwealths, (see H.
Con. Res. 278), H3488 [19MY]
World War II: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and
restitution of individual and communal property, (see H. Res.
557), H9178 [28SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based
government, (see H. Con. Res. 336), H10076 [8OC]
Colombia: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug
enforcement efforts, (see H. Res. 398), H1643 [26MR]
Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate, (see H.R. 4757),
H10352 [9OC]
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests
for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of
international law relative to the former Yugoslavia, (see H.R.
4660), H9274 [1OC]
Dept. of the Interior: construct and operate a visitor center for
the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York,
(see H.R. 3928), H3743 [21MY]
Immigration: provide certain Bangladesh nationals an opportunity to
apply for adjustment of status, (see H.R. 4652), H9178 [28SE]
Iraq: support transition to democracy, (see H.R. 4655), H9188
[29SE], (see H.R. 4664), H9274 [1OC]
Korea, Republic of: anniversary of relations with the U.S., (see H.
Res. 459), H4241 [5JN]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, (see H. Con. Res. 235),
H903 [5MR]
Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance, (see H.R. 3890),
H3487 [19MY]
Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the
presence of U.S. Armed Forces, (see H.R. 4858), H11694 [20OC]
Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence
of judicial and electoral institutions, (see H. Res. 609),
H11695 [20OC]
Philippines: commemorate independence anniversary and U.S.
relations, (see H. Res. 404), H1854 [31MR]
Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council: extend authorization,
(see H.R. 3929), H3743 [21MY]
Veterans: allow certain individuals who provided service to the
U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines during World War II to
receive a reduced SSI benefit after moving back to the
Philippines, (see H.R. 4716), H10010 [7OC]
Washington, George: anniversary of death, (see H. Con. Res. 209),
H385 [5FE]
Essays
Korean National Assembly Youth Exchange Program: Michael L. Fox,
E1998<bullet> [9OC]
Letters
Adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S. persons doing
business with Northern Ireland: Sean McManus, Irish National
Caucus, Inc., H1200 [17MR]
Antiballistic Missile Treaty implementation: by, H7275<bullet>
[5AU], H7276<bullet> [5AU]
------ President Clinton, H7276<bullet> [5AU], H7277<bullet> [5AU]
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<bullet>
[24JY]
----- by, Committee on International Relations (House),
E1429<bullet> [24JY]
Lebanese elections: by, E1443<bullet> [24JY]
Most-favored-nation status for the People's Republic of China: Lodi
G. Gyari, H6082 [22JY]
Provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to Colombia to assist in drug
enforcement efforts: Jose L. Gallego Castrillion, Colombian
National Police, H1715 [30MR]
Removal of Postal Service as U.S. representative to the Universal
Postal Union: by, H5315 [25JN]
Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act: by, H9507 [5OC]
Torture Victims Relief Act: by, Committee on International
Relations (House), H7663 [14SE]
------ Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H7663
[14SE]
Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act: by, H7847 [16SE]
Motions
Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items
contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce
ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), H4285 [9JN]
Notices
Grounding of UH-1 Huey helicopter fleet, H1714 [30MR]
Poems
``Barn That Became a House of Worship,'' Edward Brender,
E1679<bullet> [9SE]
Remarks
Afghanistan: condemn Taliban regime and support broad based
government (H. Con. Res. 336), E1989<bullet> [9OC]
------ establish cease fire and begin transition toward a broad-
based multiethnic government that observes international norms
of behavior (H. Con. Res. 218), H2355<bullet> [28AP], H2372
[28AP]
Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (H. Res.
523), H10456 [10OC], H10457 [10OC]
------ promote independent radio broadcasting (H. Res. 415),
H7657<bullet> [14SE]
------ relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea (H. Con. Res. 292),
H7459 [9SE], H7460 [9SE], H7461 [9SE]
Agriculture: provide crop insurance, marketing loan, and emergency
operating loan relief for farmers in certain counties that have
been designated as Federal disaster areas, H9333<bullet> [2OC]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), conference report,
H9333<bullet> [2OC]
Algeria: human rights violations (H. Res. 374), H2359 [28AP]
American Heart Association: anniversary, E7<bullet> [27JA]
American Heart Month: observance, E7<bullet> [27JA]
Antiballistic Missile Treaty: implementation, H7275<bullet> [5AU]
Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated and emergency
supplemental appropriations, H11667<bullet> [20OC]
Armed Forces: prohibit any procurement, training, or operations and
maintenance restrictions relative to Kyoto Protocol, H3574
[20MY], H3576 [20MY], H3577 [20MY]
------ support while carrying out missions in and around the Persian
Gulf region (H. Res. 612), H11725 [17DE]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2209<bullet> [22AP]
Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural
commodities from the application of sanctions (S. 2282), H5446
[14JY]
Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania,
and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (H. Con. Res.
320), H10270 [9OC]
Bethel, NY: anniversary of Temple Beth-El, E1678<bullet> [9SE]
Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform:
establish (H.R. 3546), H2504<bullet> [29AP]
Black History Month: observance, H425<bullet> [11FE]
Bono, Sonny: tribute (H. Res. 338), H14 [27JA]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian,
and Muslim forces, E1149<bullet> [17JN]
------ support for moderate political leaders, E1811<bullet> [25SE]
------ withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 227), H1260
[18MR], H1276 [18MR]
Botswana: democracy efforts (H. Res. 373), H1192 [17MR]
Business and industry: improve competitiveness of U.S. business and
promote foreign commerce (H.R. 4353), E2076<bullet> [11OC]
Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue
of hate crimes (H. Res. 466), H4537<bullet> [11JN]
Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections (H. Res. 361),
H1195 [17MR]
------ democracy efforts, H7610 [11SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for
``National Race for the Cure'' breast cancer survivors event (H.
Con. Res. 238), H1181 [17MR]
------ tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the
Capitol Police for acts of heroism (H. Con. Res. 311), H6466
[27JY]
------ use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the
Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 206), H920<bullet> [10MR]
Chester, NY: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E712<bullet>
[29AP]
Children and youth: international cooperation in cases involving
the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent (H.
Con. Res. 224), H7659 [14SE]
------ provide greater access to child care services for Federal
employees (H.R. 4280), H9357 [5OC]
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res.
121), H6081 [22JY], H6082 [22JY]
------ transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology,
H3561<bullet> [20MY], H4771 [18JN]
------ U.S. policy, H3557 [20MY]
China, Republic of: participation in the World Health Organization
(H. Con. Res. 334), H10263 [9OC]
------ tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for
encouraging peace and stability in the region (H. Con. Res.
270), H4279 [9JN], H4280 [9JN], H4282 [9JN]
Clinton, President: impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11921 [18DE],
H11948<bullet> [18DE]
------ reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen
Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con.
Res. 285), H4114 [4JN]
Colombia: provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug
enforcement efforts (H. Res. 398), H1714 [30MR], H1716 [30MR],
H1717 [30MR], H1719 [30MR]
------ provide UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters to assist in drug
enforcement efforts, E2127<bullet> [13OC]
------ U.S. policy, E1351<bullet> [20JY]
Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns
With the People's Republic of China (House, Select): establish
(H. Res. 463), H4771 [18JN]
Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of
Federal credit unions (H.R. 1151), H1876 [1AP]
Crime: establish penalties for the use of interstate facilities to
target children for sexually explicit messages or contacts,
H10574<bullet> [12OC]
------ national policy to control hate crimes, E1673<bullet> [9SE]
------ penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R.
3494), H10574<bullet> [12OC]
------ prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws
requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682),
H5537<bullet> [15JY]
Cuba: encourage the release of authors of ``The Nation Belongs to
Everyone'' from prison, E1335<bullet> [17JY]
------ extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other
individuals (H. Con. Res. 254), H7655<bullet> [14SE]
------ TV Marti funding, H7110 [4AU]
Customs Service: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3809),
H3414<bullet> [19MY]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6994<bullet> [3AU],
H6996<bullet> [3AU]
------ Turkish occupation, E2294<bullet> [21OC]
Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (H.R. 4757),
H10604<bullet> [12OC], H10604 [12OC], E2011<bullet> [10OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for ballistic missile
defense systems (H.R. 2786), H1725 [30MR]
------ authorizing appropriations for military activities and
prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), H3557 [20MY],
H3561<bullet> [20MY], H3574 [20MY], H3576 [20MY], H3577
[20MY], H3706 [21MY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4103), H5226 [24JN]
------ revise priority for counter-drug activities making it second
only to war-fighting mission, H7832 [16SE]
------ School of the Americas funding, H8011 [17SE]
Dept. of HHS: revise and extend certain women's health research and
prevention activities programs (S. 1722), H10796<bullet> [13OC]
Dept. of State: calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security
agents' retirement annuities (H.R. 633), H9484 [5OC], H9485
[5OC]
------ provide rewards for information leading to arrests for
terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of international
law relative to the former Yugoslavia (H.R. 4660), H10166 [8OC],
H10167 [8OC], H10955 [15OC], H10957 [15OC]
Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and
consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), conference report,
H1588 [26MR], H1600 [26MR]
----- authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies
(H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 385),
H1583 [26MR]
Dept. of the Interior: construct and operate a visitor center for
the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York
(H.R. 3928), E951<bullet> [22MY]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H6001 [21JY]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4104), H5713 [16JY]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4328), conference report, H11667<bullet> [20OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and
leases (H.R. 3603), H3396 [19MY]
------ cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with
service-connected disabilities and improvements in education,
housing, and cemetery programs (H.R. 4110), H6891 [3AU]
------ cost-of-living adjustment for compensation to veterans with
service-connected disabilities and improvements in education,
housing, and cemetery programs (H.R. 4110), Senate amendment (H.
Res. 592), H10399 [10OC]
------ extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict
veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise
research priorities relative to certain service-related health
consequences (H.R. 3980), H6898<bullet> [3AU]
------ guarantee loans to provide multifamily transitional housing
for homeless veterans (H.R. 3039), H3394 [19MY]
------ health and safety violations at Veteran's Integrated Services
Network hospitals, H5770<bullet> [17JY]
------ Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation System funding, H6555
[29JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7110 [4AU], H7217
[5AU], H7275<bullet> [5AU]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H5770<bullet> [17JY], H6555
[29JY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of
conference report (H. Res. 574), H9600 [6OC]
Dick Cheney Federal Building, Casper, WY: designate (H.R. 3453),
H5446 [14JY]
Diplomats: require report to Congress relative to diplomatic
immunity (S. 759), H10855 [14OC], H10857 [14OC]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy (H. Res. 423), H3039
[12MY]
------ national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), H7865 [16SE]
------ national policy to combat the distribution, sale, and use of
illegal drugs by young people (H. Res. 267), H2765<bullet> [5MY]
Drugs: conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving
similar amounts of cocaine base (H.R. 3898), H7718<bullet>
[15SE]
------ enhance interdiction efforts in major transit countries and
support eradication and crop substitution programs in source
countries (H.R. 4300), H7826<bullet> [16SE], H7832 [16SE], H7850
[16SE]
------ limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought
into the U.S. from Mexico (H.R. 3633), H6904 [3AU]
------ prohibit military aid to certain Colombian and Mexican law
enforcement agencies and bar diplomatic status for certain U.S.
and Mexican law enforcement officers, H7850 [16SE]
------ support existing Federal legal process for determining safety
and efficacy of using marijuana and other drugs for medicinal
purposes (H.J. Res. 117), H7723 [15SE]
Drunken driving: national blood alcohol content standard relative
to the operation of motor vehicles, H1863 [1AP]
Earth Day: observance, E621<bullet> [22AP]
Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests
through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical
forests (H.R. 2870), H1307 [19MR], H1314 [19MR], H5507 [15JY],
H5509 [15JY], H5510 [15JY]
Education: increase the number of qualified early child care
professionals through a student loan forgiveness program,
E724<bullet> [30AP]
El Salvador: democracy efforts, E1021<bullet> [4JN]
European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S.
agricultural products (H. Con. Res. 213), H7056 [4AU]
Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for
failure to pay legal child support obligations (H.R. 3811),
H3046<bullet> [12MY]
------ increase effectiveness and efficiency of child support
enforcement and adoption programs (H.R. 3130), H869 [5MR]
------ provide equitable child care relief for stay at-home parents
(H. Con. Res. 202), H401<bullet> [11FE]
Foreign Assistance Act: Presidential notification of Congress of
debt reduction, H1314 [19MR]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 4569), H8004 [17SE], H8011 [17SE]
Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to
sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), H1037 [11MR], H1073 [11MR]
------ support broad-based agricultural and rural development in
sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 4283), H11682 [20OC], H11685 [20OC]
------ support developmental alternatives for child labor (H.R.
4506), H10163 [8OC]
Foreign trade: miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade
laws (H.R. 4856), H11582<bullet> [20OC]
------ nuclear export reporting requirements, H3706 [21MY]
Gabon: elections (H. Res. 518), H10729 [13OC], H10730 [13OC]
Goshen, NY: anniversary of Dikeman Engine and Hose Co.,
E1038<bullet> [5JN]
Government: reduce waste, fraud, and error by making improvements
in Federal management and debt collection practices, payment
systems, and benefit programs (H.R. 4243), H10855 [14OC]
------ require reports on travel of executive branch officers and
employees to international conferences (H.R. 4805), H10724
[13OC]
Great Lakes: prohibit the sale or diversion of water to foreign
countries, businesses, corporations, and individuals (H. Res.
566), H11682 [20OC]
Greek Independence Day--A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
American Democracy: observance, H1543<bullet> [25MR]
Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-
determination (H. Res. 494), H10690<bullet> [13OC]
Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and
implementation of peace accords (H. Res. 421), H7453 [9SE],
H7454 [9SE], H7456 [9SE]
Guyana: elections (H. Con. Res. 215), H2361 [28AP]
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's
(H.R. 4250), H6379<bullet> [24JY]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), E724<bullet> [30AP]
Housing: expand homeownership (H.R. 3899), H10707 [13OC]
Human rights: anniversary of the signing of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (H. Con. Res. 185), H7660 [14SE]
Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in Cambodia (H. Res. 533), H10450 [10OC]
Immigration: provide certain Bangladesh nationals an opportunity to
apply for adjustment of status (H.R. 4652), E1840<bullet> [28SE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding (H. Res. 399),
E1187<bullet> [22JN]
International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional
assistance relative to the development and completion of the
Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran (H.R. 3743), H6919 [3AU],
H6922 [3AU]
------ withhold voluntary proportional assistance relative to the
development and completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in
Iran (H.R. 4851), H11685 [20OC], H11686 [20OC]
International relations: restitution and compensation for certain
confiscated properties in former Communist countries (H. Res.
562), H10727 [13OC]
Iran: human rights violations of Bahais, E238<bullet> [26FE],
E1580<bullet> [7AU]
------ impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items
contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce
ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), Senate amendments, H4285 [9JN],
H4288 [9JN], H4291 [9JN] impose sanctions on foreign persons who
transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or
produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), consideration of Senate
amendments (H. Res. 457), H4285 [9JN]
Iraq: material and unacceptable breach of international obligations
relative to weapons inspections (S.J. Res. 54), H6923 [3AU],
H6924 [3AU], H6925 [3AU]
------ military response to material and unacceptable breach of
international obligations relative to weapons inspections,
H11725 [17DE]
------ support transition to democracy (H.R. 4655), H9486 [5OC],
H9487 [5OC], H9491 [5OC], E1857<bullet> [1OC]
Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for
disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland (H.R. 4293), H10002 [7OC]
------ U.S. visit of Irish Dail, E773<bullet> [6MY]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, H10803 [13OC]
----- respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (H. Con.
Res. 350), H10636 [12OC]
----- respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the
financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (H. Res.
598), H10961 [15OC]
Israel: independence anniversary, E1018<bullet> [4JN]
------ independence anniversary (H.J. Res. 102), H2362 [28AP], H2363
[28AP], H2368 [28AP], E688<bullet> [28AP]
J.J. ``Jake'' Pickle Federal Building, Austin, TX: designate (H.R.
3223), H5443 [14JY]
Japan: eliminate barriers to foreign trade and investment relative
to resolution of the Asian financial crisis (H. Res. 392),
H5886<bullet> [20JY], E1429<bullet> [24JY]
John C. Stennis (U.S.S.): tribute to crew, E1257<bullet> [26JN]
------ tribute to crew serving in the Persian Gulf, E1304<bullet>
[15JY]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: restrict aid to Korean
Peninsula Energy Development Organization, H8004 [17SE]
Korea, Republic of: anniversary of relations with the U.S. (H. Res.
459), E1042<bullet> [5JN]
------ anniversary of relations with the U.S. (H. Res. 459), H7451
[9SE], H7452 [9SE], H7453 [9SE]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 235), H1201
[17MR], E318<bullet> [5MR]
------ human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 315), H8493
[23SE], H8494 [23SE]
Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating
money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions
(H. Con. Res. 288), H4895 [22JN]
------ tribute to undercover operation relative to Mexican and
Colombian drug traffickers and money laundering, H3376 [19MY]
Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to
assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (H.R. 2829),
H3053<bullet> [12MY]
------ tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service
(H. Res. 422), H3060 [12MY]
Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges
available to nongovernmental international organizations (S.
Con. Res. 37), H2356<bullet> [28AP]
Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site: establish (S.
1408), H10413<bullet> [10OC]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3156),
H4579 [16JN]
Memorial Day: observance, E829<bullet> [12MY]
Mental Health Association of Orange County, NY: National Mental
Health Association Innovation in Programming Award recipient,
E1159<bullet> [18JN]
Mexico: assistance to combat wildfires (H. Res. 469), H6911<bullet>
[3AU]
------ disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement
efforts, E1049<bullet> [5JN]
------ inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities relative to
flow of raw sewage into the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 331), H10169
[8OC]
------ renegotiation of extradition treaty so that the possibility
of capital punishment will not interfere with the extradition of
criminal suspects to the U.S. (H. Res. 381), H7777 [15SE]
Middletown, NY: anniversary of Grace Episcopal Church,
E1675<bullet> [9SE]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (H. Con. Res.
304), H7652<bullet> [14SE]
----- culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in the former Yugoslavia (S. Con. Res. 105), H7674
[14SE]
Monticello, NY: anniversary of VFW Post 9588, E623<bullet> [22AP]
Morocco: eligibility to participate in sub-Saharan Africa trade and
investment programs, H1073 [11MR]
Mozambique: tribute for efforts relative to democracy, peace, and
economic reform and encourage close relations with the U.S. (H.
Res. 610), H11689 [20OC]
Nanuet, NY: anniversary of Grace Baptist Church, E918<bullet>
[20MY]
National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H6001 [21JY]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, E1749<bullet> [17SE]
Navy: transfer of vessels to certain foreign countries, H5226
[24JN]
New York: anniversary of Lakeside Family and Children's Services,
E1312<bullet> [15JY]
Nicaragua: tribute to activities of the International Support and
Verification Commission of the OAS (H. Con. Res. 222), H2360
[28AP]
Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance (H.R. 3890),
E893<bullet> [19MY]
Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S.
persons doing business, H1199 [17MR]
------ encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn
violence and address human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 152),
H1197 [17MR], H1199 [17MR]
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431),
H3271 [14MY], H3292 [14MY]
------ establish (H.R. 2431), H10434 [10OC], H10442 [10OC]
------ permit Presidential waiver relative to sanctions against
Sudan, H3292 [14MY]
OPM: allow agencies to use appropriated funds to provide child care
services for Federal employees, H5713 [16JY]
Pacific Island nations: importance of diplomatic relations (H. Res.
505), H8490 [23SE], H8491 [23SE]
Panama: commend efforts to obtain the release of New Tribes Mission
(organization) workers held hostage (H. Con. Res. 277), H7457
[9SE], H7458 [9SE]
Panama Canal: negotiation of a new agreement relative to the
presence of U.S. Armed Forces (H.R. 4858), E2259<bullet> [20OC]
Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence
of judicial and electoral institutions (H. Res. 609),
E2271<bullet> [21OC]
Philippines: commemorate independence anniversary and U.S.
relations (H. Res. 404), H4273 [9JN], H4279 [9JN], E529<bullet>
[31MR]
Political campaigns: investigate campaign fundraising practices
relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to
People's Republic of China, H3557 [20MY]
Pope John Paul II: tribute for visit to Cuba (H. Res. 362), H7774
[15SE]
Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.:
establish (H.R. 3662), H4270 [9JN]
Puerto Rico: declare English as official language upon accession to
statehood, H784 [4MR], H809<bullet> [4MR]
------ self-determination (H.R. 856), H784 [4MR], H809<bullet> [4MR]
Radio Vision (organization): tribute, E625<bullet> [22AP]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture (H.R. 4309), H7661 [14SE], H7662 [14SE], H10447 [10OC],
H10448 [10OC]
Reynar, Willem: Boy Scout Lifesaving Award recipient, E137<bullet>
[11FE]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625),
H253 [4FE]
Rwanda: international response to genocide, H2797<bullet> [5MY]
San Joaquin County, CA: land conveyance to Tracy, CA (H.R. 2508),
H7669 [14SE]
Sidney R. Yates Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R.
4595), H9118<bullet> [28SE]
Sierra Leone: human rights violations (H. Res. 559), H10433 [10OC],
H10434 [10OC]
Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into
which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform
is enacted (H.R. 4578), H8943<bullet> [26SE]
Space policy: space station program funding, E1353<bullet> [20JY]
Sri Lanka: human rights violations, H2353<bullet> [28AP]
------ independence anniversary (H. Res. 350), H2353<bullet> [28AP]
St. Patrick's Day: observance, E279<bullet> [4MR]
Taxation: provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and
small businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R.
4579), H8943<bullet> [26SE], H8946<bullet> [26SE]
Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in
satellite communications (H.R. 1872), H2850 [6MY]
------ require consultation with certain House and Senate committees
prior to meetings with certain intergovernmental satellite
corporations, H2850 [6MY]
Terrorism: relief for American victims of terrorism (H. Con. Res.
220), H2756 [5MY]
Thailand: independence anniversary, E2156<bullet> [14OC]
Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (H.R.
2187), H9121 [28SE], E2142<bullet> [13OC]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), consideration (H.
Res. 405), H1863 [1AP]
Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights
relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), E1314<bullet>
[15JY]
U.N.: payment of U.S. arrearages, H7217 [5AU]
------ proposal for elimination of drugs, E1133<bullet> [16JN]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 364), H1190
[17MR]
Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as
soldiers (H. Con. Res. 309), H10183 [8OC], H10184 [8OC], H10185
[8OC]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (H. Con. Res. 295), H10453
[10OC], H10454 [10OC]
Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council: extend authorization
(H.R. 3929), E951<bullet> [22MY]
USIA: make available the television program ``Window on America''
to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives and the Indiana University
Slavics Collection (H.R. 4083), H7658<bullet> [14SE]
Veterans: add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of service-
connected diseases (H.R. 559), H10850 [14OC]
------ allow certain individuals who provided service to the U.S.
Armed Forces in the Philippines during World War II to receive a
reduced SSI benefit after moving back to the Philippines (H.R.
4716), E1932<bullet> [7OC]
------ enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States,
private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies
abroad (H.R. 3213), H1399<bullet> [24MR]
Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration (H.J. Res. 120), H6770 [30JY]
Votes: position on missed, H1623<bullet> [26MR], H4343 [10JN],
H7224 [5AU]
Washington, George: anniversary of death (H. Con. Res. 209), H111
[3FE], E97<bullet> [4FE]
------ anniversary of death (S. Con. Res. 83), H10970 [15OC], H10971
[15OC]
World Food Day: observance, E2068<bullet> [11OC]
World War II: anniversary of heroic death of four Army chaplains,
E15<bullet> [27JA]
------ encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and
restitution of individual and communal property (H. Res. 557),
H10180 [8OC], H10181 [8OC], H10183 [8OC]
------ provide redress for inadequate restitution of assets seized
by the U.S. Government which belonged to victims of the
Holocaust (S. 1564), H3 [27JA], H4 [27JA]
Yulan American Legion Ambulance Corps: tribute, E1699<bullet>
[11SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Commanders Cross of the Order of Service of the Republic of Poland:
award recipient, E201 [24FE]
Special order: granted, H6997 [3AU]
Reports filed
Calculation of Bureau of Diplomatic Security Agents' Retirement
Annuities: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R.
633) (H. Rept. 105-755), H9178 [28SE]
Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act: Committee of
Conference (H.R. 1757) (H. Rept. 105-432), H1020 [10MR]
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]
Freedom From Religious Persecution Act: Committee on International
Relations (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 105-480), H2051 [1AP]
Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Investment Policy: Committee on
International Relations (House) (H.R. 1432) (H. Rept. 105-423),
H691 [2MR]
Support Broad-Based Agricultural and Rural Development in Sub-
Saharan Africa: Committee on International Relations (House)
(H.R. 4283) (H. Rept. 105-681), H7410 [6AU]
Torture Victims Relief Act: Committee on International Relations
(House) (H.R. 4309) (H. Rept. 105-709), H7690 [14SE]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: Committee on International
Relations (House) (H.R. 2870) (H. Rept. 105-443), H1168 [16MR]
Withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces From Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Con. Res. 227)
(H. Rept. 105-442), H1168 [16MR]
Tables
Division G of conference report on H.R. 1757, Foreign Affairs Reform
and Restructuring Act, H11667<bullet> [20OC]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 235, human rights violations against ethnic Albanians
in Kosovo by Serbian police relative to self-determination,
E318<bullet> [5MR]
H. Con. Res. 336, condemn Taliban regime and support broad based
government in Afghanistan, E1990<bullet> [9OC]
H. Res. 404, commemorate independence anniversary of the Philippines
and U.S.-Philippine relations, E530<bullet> [31MR]
H. Res. 459, anniversary of U.S. relations with the Republic of
Korea, E1042<bullet> [5JN]
H. Res. 609, interference with freedom of the press and the
independence of judicial and electoral institutions in Peru,
E2271<bullet> [21OC]
H.R. 3890, Nigerian Democracy and Civil Society Empowerment Act,
E894-E896 [19MY]
H.R. 4652, Bangladeshi Adjustment Act, E1840<bullet> [28SE]
H.R. 4757, Dante B. Fascell North-South Center, E2011<bullet> [10OC]
H.R. 4858, United States-Panama Partnership Act,
E2260<bullet>-E2262<bullet> [20OC]
Tributes
Abzug, Bella S., E533<bullet> [31MR]
Beard, Daniel C., E1075<bullet> [9JN]
Bergamo, Vincent A., E627<bullet> [22AP]
Bruen, John, Sr., E891<bullet> [19MY]
Campbell, Patrick J., E211<bullet> [24FE]
Coleman, Shepard, E1132<bullet> [16JN]
Cook, Charles D., E2296<bullet> [21OC]
Dellums, Representative, H202 [3FE]
Fay, M. Anita Rosaire, E2169<bullet> [14OC]
Fox, Michael L., E1998<bullet> [9OC]
Glass, Bernice, E1726<bullet> [15SE]
Gluck, Edgar, E516<bullet> [30MR]
Hamilton, Representative, H9167 [28SE]
Hinkle, Albert S., E1907<bullet> [5OC]
Kelly, Edna F., E71<bullet> [3FE]
King, Martin Luther, Jr., E513<bullet> [30MR]
Lefkowitz, Leibish (Leopold), E1555<bullet> [5AU]
Lukens, Kathleen, E2161<bullet> [14OC]
Manton, Representative, H10900<bullet> [14OC]
Meeks, Representative, H365 [5FE]
Meinwald, Lawrence, E1181<bullet> [19JN]
Mercado, Nicholas, E831<bullet> [12MY]
Murphy, Roberta, E1852<bullet> [1OC]
Myers, Charles, E1699<bullet> [11SE]
O'Dwyer, Paul, H5229 [24JN]
Paxon, Representative, H10826 [13OC], H10831 [13OC]
Rhulen, Walter, E75<bullet> [3FE]
Rodriguez, Rufina, E1312<bullet> [15JY]
Rotella, Philip, E827<bullet> [12MY]
Schwep, Charles, E69<bullet> [3FE]
Simeon, Ingrid and Felix, E1312<bullet> [15JY]
Solomon, Representative, H2371 [28AP], H9600 [6OC]
Stokes, Representative, H6240<bullet> [23JY]
Valentine, Tamari, E831<bullet> [12MY]
Xhaferi, Arben, E1933<bullet> [7OC]