[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
GOODLATTE, BOB (a Representative from Virginia)
Amendments
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R.
2183), H4719 [17JN], H5830 [17JY], H5935 [20JY], H6810 [30JY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2281, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, H8507 [23SE]
------ H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, H9150 [28SE]
------ H.R. 3874, WIC special supplemental nutrition programs
improvement, H9202 [1OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to
enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees
Health Benefits Program, (see H.R. 1766), H755 [3MR]
Bankruptcy: reform laws, (see H.R. 3150), H1699 [27MR]
Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty
hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of
industry, (see H.R. 3168), H1237 [17MR]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see
H.R. 2733), H1236 [17MR]
Children and youth: parental notification and State criminal
reporting requirements for minors who seek family planning
services from federally-funded clinics, (see H.R. 3230), H579
[24FE]
------ State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek
family planning services from federally-funded clinics, (see
H.R. 3229), H579 [24FE]
Clean Air Act: proposed rulemaking relative to the transport, in
the eastern U.S., of ozone pollution and oxides of nitrogen,
(see H.R. 3690), H7178 [4AU]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem, (see H.R. 4455), H7412 [6AU]
------ prohibit gambling on the Internet, (see H.R. 4427), H7411
[6AU]
Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling
disputes, (see H.R. 2882), H10833 [13OC]
------ prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the
basis of labor policies, (see H.R. 1378), H1445 [24MR]
Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material,
(see H.R. 3209), H495 [12FE]
Correctional institutions: test incarcerated persons for serious
transmissible diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact
with corrections personnel, (see H.R. 2070), H1379 [23MR]
Crime: identity fraud, (see H.R. 4151), H6187 [22JY]
------ prohibit convicted felons from collecting damages for
injuries suffered during the commission of a crime, (see H.R.
4446), H8528 [23SE]
------ prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws
requiring parental notification of abortions, (see H.R. 3682),
H2054 [1AP]
Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of
drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia, (see
H.R. 4006), H6698 [29JY]
Dept. of Justice: clarify method for filling vacancies subject to
Senate confirmation, (see H.R. 3420), H1020 [10MR]
------ establish Office of Enforcement and Border Affairs, (see H.R.
2588), H330 [4FE]
------ establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a
review board to monitor compliance, (see H.R. 3396), H2319
[23AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in
the redesign of the one dollar bill, (see H.R. 3792), H3366
[18MY]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations
relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied
compressed gas service, (see H.R. 2936), H65 [27JA]
------ require study and report on certain practices by airlines
which restrict consumer access to passenger service and fare
information, (see H.R. 3704), H5594 [15JY]
Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars
on children's classrooms, (see H.R. 3248), H1550 [25MR]
EPA: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers
conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy, (see H.R.
4242), H8932 [25SE]
Family and Medical Leave Act: amend and clarify, (see H.R. 3751),
H4325 [9JN]
FEC: expedite availability of reports, (see H.R. 3582), H1776
[30MR]
Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for
certain agencies, (see H.R. 2939), H386 [5FE]
Firearms: prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background
checks before the transfer of a handgun and regulate retention
of resulting information, (see H.R. 3949), H5594 [15JY]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H1854 [31MR]
Foreign trade: prohibit sale, importation, and exportation of
products derived from rhinoceros or tiger, (see H.R. 2807), H447
[11FE]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection, (see
H.J. Res. 78), H101 [28JA]
GAO: reform appointment process for the Comptroller General and
Deputy Comptroller General, (see H.R. 4296), H8528 [23SE]
George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence, Langley, VA:
designate, (see H.R. 3821), H4241 [5JN]
George Washington Birthplace National Monument: revise boundaries,
(see H.R. 3981), H5738 [16JY]
Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State
and local governments not provided under the Constitution, (see
H.R. 4232), H6820 [30JY]
------ limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and
local governments not provided under the Constitution, (see H.R.
4196), H8627 [24SE]
------ require that recipients of payments have the option to
receive such payments by electronic funds transfer or by check,
(see H.R. 3099), H10833 [13OC]
Government regulations: require reasonable notice to businesses of
changes made to regulations imposed by Federal agencies, (see
H.R. 4049), H5494 [14JY]
Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines
relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H4479
[10JN]
Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of
homeownership opportunities, (see H. Con. Res. 208), H5859
[17JY]
Immigration: treatment of aliens relative to delinquent child
support payments, (see H.R. 2985), H65 [27JA]
Law enforcement officers: establish a bill of rights, (see H.R.
350), H9722 [6OC]
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), H6820 [30JY]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, (see H.R.
2560), H9722 [6OC]
McVay, Charles B., III: exonerate from responsibility in the
sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, (see H.R. 3710), H8084
[18SE]
Medicare: eliminate budget neutrality adjustment factor used in
calculating blended capitation rate for Medicare+Choice
organizations, (see H.R. 4492), H11023 [15OC]
------ respond to requests of skilled nursing facilities for private
accreditation in the same manner as for other providers of
services, (see H.R. 4075), H5738 [16JY]
Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement
efforts, but grant national interest waiver, (see H.J. Res.
114), H1337 [19MR]
National security: national missile defense system, (see H.R.
4402), H9275 [1OC]
OSHA: clarify liability of employers at multiemployer worksites,
(see H.R. 2879), H8035 [17SE]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H4325 [9JN]
Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or
consolidation of post offices, (see H.R. 1231), H5593 [15JY]
------ prevent increase in postage rates, (see H. Res. 452), H4835
[18JN]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and
widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower
annuity, (see H. Con. Res. 52), H4629 [16JN]
Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium
in the Technology Transfer Center, (see H.R. 3731), H4241 [5JN]
Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under
State law, (see H.R. 1689), H4165 [4JN]
Social Security: ensure integrity of trust funds, (see H.R. 857),
H100 [28JA]
------ prevent distribution of benefits to prisoners, (see H.R.
530), H2318 [23AP]
States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles
within State borders after meeting minimum standards, (see H.R.
2942), H4479 [10JN]
Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which
each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers,
(see H.R. 2456), H329 [4FE]
------ applications for an exclusion of gain on certain sales of a
principal residence by a surviving spouse, (see H.R. 3541),
H7428 [7AU]
------ capital gains rates, (see H.R. 4125), H7290 [5AU]
------ constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations,
(see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE]
------ increase State cap on private activity bonds, (see H.R. 979),
H5493 [14JY]
------ provide exemptions relative to public safety officers killed
in the line of duty, (see H.R. 4346), H8528 [23SE]
------ qualification and eligibility requirements for S corporations
and shareholders, (see H.R. 2884), H386 [5FE]
------ repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes,
(see H.R. 902), H3014 [7MY]
------ repeal information reporting requirement imposed on
educational institutions and certain other trades and businesses
relative to the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits,
(see H.R. 3127), H447 [11FE]
------ require congressional review of Federal agency rules that
establish or raise taxes, (see H.R. 4096), H5494 [14JY]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see H.R. 3097), H330 [4FE]
------ treatment of amounts received under State programs providing
compensation for birth-related injuries, (see H.R. 4139), H5402
[25JN]
------ treatment of printed wiring boards and printed wiring
assembly equipment, (see H.R. 2817), H2814 [5MY]
Telecommunications: ensure the restoration and preservation of
State authority over intrastate telecommunications, (see H.R.
4801), H10513 [10OC]
Telephones: reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications
services to schools, libraries, and certain health care
facilities, (see H.R. 4324), H7585 [10SE]
------ strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, (see H.R.
3749), H2605 [29AP], (see H.R. 3888), H3312 [14MY]
Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a
signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto
Protocol, (see H.R. 3807), H4712 [17JN]
U.S. Submarine Force: issue postage stamp in commemoration of
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 229), H8084 [18SE]
Veterans: accessibility to outdoor recreation programs on military
installations for certain disabled individuals, (see H.R. 2760),
H65 [27JA]
------ eligibility for hospital care and services relative to
awarding of Purple Heart, (see H.R. 2397), H100 [28JA]
Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel,
merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal,
State, and local elections, (see H.R. 699), H5404 [25JN]
Washington, George: issue commemorative postage stamp, (see H. Con.
Res. 251), H1643 [26MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and enhance the authorities of the
Chief Information Officer, (see H.R. 3280), H676 [26FE]
Federal aid programs: reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and
Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food
assistance programs, (see H.R. 4571), H7802 [15SE]
Floods: ensure that States and localities can quickly and safely
remove flood debris, (see H.R. 4128), H5296 [24JN]
Food stamps: prevention of issuance to deceased individuals, (see
H.R. 4366), H6879 [31JY]
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain
lands, (see H.R. 3226), H496 [12FE]
Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or
alteration of product identification codes, (see H.R. 3891),
H3487 [19MY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H7295 [6AU]
Eulogies
Robinson, Thomas O.: by Gary Abrecht, E578<bullet> [2AP]
Letters
Constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the
passage of legislation increasing taxes: Representative Archer,
Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2137 [22AP]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, H6205
[23JY]
Bankruptcy: provide private trustees the right to seek judicial
review of U.S. trustee actions related to trustee expenses and
trustee removal (H.R. 2592), H6902<bullet> [3AU]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, H10233 [9OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob
J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism,
H6508<bullet> [28JY]
Clinton, President: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into
whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), H10085 [8OC]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11809 [18DE], H11901 [18DE],
H11909 [18DE], H11911 [18DE]
Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act: implementation,
H4889<bullet> [22JN]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem (S. 2392), H9204 [1OC]
------ prohibit gambling on the Internet, H7271 [5AU]
------ use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and
security (H.R. 695), H1701 [30MR]
Coors Brewing Co.: Virginia Water Environment Association
Environmental Excellence Award recipient, E2267<bullet> [21OC]
Copyrights: limitations on liability relative to on-line material
(H.R. 3209), E165<bullet> [12FE]
Courts: prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of
unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents
established in the Federal judicial circuits (H.R. 1544), H588
[25FE]
Crime: consumer fraud (H.R. 1847), H4590 [16JN], H4591 [16JN]
------ prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws
requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682),
consideration (H. Res. 499), H5518 [15JY]
Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3303),
H4889<bullet> [22JN]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7271 [5AU]
Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange
programs (H.R. 3717), H2462 [29AP]
FEC: expedite availability of reports (H.R. 3582), H1757 [30MR]
Federal aid programs: reduce funding for Food Stamp Training and
Employment Program and apply savings to emergency food
assistance programs (H.R. 4571), E1728<bullet> [15SE]
Floods: ensure that States and localities can quickly and safely
remove flood debris (H.R. 4128), E1229<bullet> [25JN]
Food stamps: prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (S.
1733), H10935 [15OC], H10937 [15OC]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J.
Res. 78), H4084 [4JN]
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: convey certain
lands (H.R. 3226), H1400 [24MR], H1401 [24MR], H1402 [24MR],
E161<bullet> [12FE]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736),
consideration (H. Res. 513), H8577 [24SE]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees
relative to participation in labor organizations (H.R. 59),
H5586 [15JY], H5588 [15JY], H5589 [15JY], H5590 [15JY]
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: designate (H.
Con. Res. 171), H3424 [19MY]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R.
2183), H5936 [20JY], H5939 [20JY]
Puerto Rico: declare English as official language upon accession to
statehood, H778 [4MR], H799 [4MR]
------ self-determination (H.R. 856), H778 [4MR], H799 [4MR]
Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority
on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111),
H2136 [22AP], H2137 [22AP]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), H4675<bullet>
[17JN]
Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (H.R.
3888), E2235<bullet> [19OC]
Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or
alteration of product identification codes (H.R. 3891),
E887<bullet> [19MY]
------ prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or
alteration of product identification codes (H.R. 3891), H9112
[28SE], H9114 [28SE], H9115 [28SE], H9116 [28SE]
Votes: position on missed, H6120<bullet> [22JY]
Voting: require proof of citizenship and Social Security number to
register and repeal mandate that States provide mail voter
registration, H5936 [20JY], H5939 [20JY]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation (H.R. 2281), H7095 [4AU]
------ implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report, H10620<bullet>
[12OC]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), H7095 [4AU]
------ implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report, H10620<bullet>
[12OC]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2049 [1AP]
Tributes
Robinson, Thomas O., E578<bullet> [2AP]