[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
JACKSON LEE, SHEILA (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Courts: enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class
action lawsuits (H.R. 3789), H9275 [1OC], H9276 [1OC]
------ prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of
unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents
established in the Federal judicial circuits (H.R. 1544), H595
[25FE], H597 [25FE]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State
laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682),
H5519 [15JY]
Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of
drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia (H.R.
4006), H7691 [14SE]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H6071 [21JY], H6125 [22JY]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4328), H6704 [29JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H6295 [23JY],
H6702 [29JY], H7117 [4AU], H7147 [4AU], H7180 [4AU]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H5634 [15JY], H5739 [16JY],
H5765 [17JY]
Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252),
H2263 [23AP]
Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), H3106 [12MY]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), H2428 [28AP], H2577
[29AP], H2578 [29AP], H2579 [29AP], H2887 [6MY], H2888 [6MY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3150, Bankruptcy Reform Act, H9150 [28SE]
------ S. 2073, Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention
Act, H9204 [1OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, (see H. Con. Res.
292), H5405 [25JN]
Alcoholic beverages: FCC study on advertising of distilled spirits
on radio and television, (see H. Res. 171), H4880 [19JN]
------ prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors, (see H.R.
3537), H1444 [24MR]
Armed Forces: anniversary of integration, (see H. Con. Res. 294),
H4961 [22JN]
Arts and humanities: encourage the identification and return of
stolen artwork, (see H.R. 4138), H5594 [15JY]
Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue
of hate crimes, (see H. Res. 466), H4549 [11JN]
Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for
2000 decennial census, (see H. Con. Res. 246), H1337 [19MR]
CERCLA: reauthorize, (see H.R. 3262), H630 [25FE]
Children and youth: provide that children's sleepwear be
manufactured in accordance with stricter flammability standards,
(see H.R. 3831), H5594 [15JY]
Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements
for Hmong refugees, (see H.R. 371), H4165 [4JN]
Computers: minimize the disruption of Government and private sector
operations caused by the year 2000 computer problem, (see H.R.
4682), H9344 [2OC]
CPSC: promulgate fire safety standards for cigarettes, (see H.R.
3935), H7290 [5AU]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, (see H.R. 3081),
H498 [12FE]
------ increase research of link between violence against animals
and violence against humans, (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4055 [3JN]
------ prevent violence against women, (see H.R. 3514), H1336 [19MR]
------ require States to pass laws requiring witnesses of child
sexual abuse to report such crimes to the police, (see H.R.
4531), H8528 [23SE]
Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for the International
Child Pornography Investigation and Coordination Center, (see
H.R. 3985), H4054 [3JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform agricultural credit programs, (see
H.R. 3513), H1336 [19MR]
Dept. of Education: establish demonstration projects to ensure
equal educational opportunities for individuals with learning
disabilities at institutions of higher education, (see H.R.
3596), H3247 [13MY]
Dept. of HHS: collection of information relative to the use of
mentally disabled children and individuals in biomedical and
behavioral research, (see H.R. 4135), H11696 [20OC]
Dept. of HUD: establish program to eliminate redlining in the
insurance business, (see H.R. 4145), H11705 [21OC]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and
establish a review board to monitor compliance, (see H.R. 3396),
H2120 [21AP]
Dept. of the Interior: study on establishing a national historic
trail to commemorate the history of women's rights, (see H.R.
3240), H4712 [17JN]
Developing countries: recognize the importance of providing access
to microcredit, (see H. Res. 475), H5494 [14JY]
Diseases: Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, (see H.R. 2009), H1445 [24MR]
Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of
motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals, (see H.R. 981), H1112
[11MR]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial
of birth, (see H.R. 678), H3247 [13MY]
Education: establish the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland memorial
fellowship programs, (see H.R. 4665), H9274 [1OC]
------ reductions in school class size, (see H.R. 3876), H4712
[17JN]
------ support the participation of low-income parents in
postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based
child care, (see H.R. 3296), H677 [26FE]
Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for
failure to pay legal child support obligations, (see H.R. 2925),
H2120 [21AP]
------ increase availability, affordability, and quality of child
care, (see H.R. 4030), H4478 [10JN] increase availability,
affordability, and quality of child care during periods outside
school hours, (see H.R. 3400), H4961 [22JN]
------ recognize the importance of children and families, (see H.
Con. Res. 302), H5956 [20JY]
------ reduction of teenage pregnancy rates through evaluation of
prevention programs, (see H.R. 1736), H851 [4MR]
FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety, (see
H.R. 3676), H2054 [1AP]
Firearms: protect children from violence, (see H.R. 4073), H4711
[17JN]
------ requirements for dealers and owners relative to gun safety
devices to prevent access by children, (see H.R. 814), H5593
[15JY]
Food: improve public health and food safety through enhanced
enforcement, (see H.R. 4266), H7179 [4AU]
Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral
economic sanctions, (see H.R. 2708), H2056 [1AP]
------ support broad-based agricultural and rural development in
sub-Saharan Africa, (see H.R. 3636), H3488 [19MY]
George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence, Langley, VA:
designate, (see H.R. 3821), H6487 [27JY]
Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious
groups, (see H. Con. Res. 325), H7414 [6AU]
Government: procurement access for women-owned businesses, (see H.
Res. 313), H1379 [23MR]
Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-
determination, (see H. Res. 494), H5297 [24JN]
Health: importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer, (see H. Res. 565), H9274 [1OC]
------ prohibit discrimination or retaliation against health care
workers who report unsafe conditions and practices, (see H.R.
3342), H902 [5MR]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see
H.R. 3605), H1853 [31MR]
------ revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation
program, (see H.R. 2202), H1550 [25MR]
------ standardize relationships between group health plans and
health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and
providers, (see H.R. 1415), H64 [27JA]
Historic buildings and sites: authorizing appropriations for
preservation and restoration at historically black colleges and
universities, (see H.R. 3266), H630 [25FE]
Honduras: adjust immigration status of certain nationals, (see H.R.
3231), H6697 [29JY]
House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and
local government transit programs, (see H. Res. 37), H5594
[15JY]
Housing: provide for reviews of criminal records of applicants for
participation in shared housing arrangements, (see H.R. 3181),
H1854 [31MR]
Human rights: trafficking of women and girls for forced
prostitution, (see H. Con. Res. 239), H5494 [14JY]
Immigration: adjust status of certain Haitian refugees, (see H.R.
3033), H65 [27JA]
------ eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses
and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments,
suspensions, or cancellation of deportation, (see H.R. 4291),
H7915 [16SE]
------ increase visas temporarily for backlogged spouses and
children of lawful permanent resident aliens, (see H.R. 4504),
H7413 [6AU]
------ permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who
are spouses and children of permanent resident aliens, (see H.R.
2664), H2236 [22AP]
Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse
treatment services under private group and individual health
coverage, (see H.R. 2409), H447 [11FE]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, (see H. Res. 598), H10917 [14OC]
Israel: independence anniversary, (see H.J. Res. 102), H1700 [27MR]
Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish, (see H.R. 4206),
H5492 [14JY]
Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to
assist local governments in purchasing armor vests, (see H.R.
2829), H1445 [24MR]
Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of
bicentennial, (see H.R. 1560), H6880 [31JY]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see H.R. 3790), H5957 [20JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H1237 [17MR]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the
flag should especially be displayed, (see H.R. 3216), H678
[26FE]
Medicare: delay implementation of changes in coverage of
venipuncture services under home health services, (see H.R.
2912), H386 [5FE]
------ delay implementation of interim payment system to home health
agencies for home health services, (see H.R. 4339), H8035 [17SE]
------ increase payment for pap smear laboratory tests, (see H.R.
4092), H5494 [14JY]
------ payments to hospitals that have graduate medical education
programs in critical need specialty areas, (see H.R. 3940),
H11042 [16OC]
------ reductions in prescription drug prices, (see H.R. 4646),
H9083 [26SE], (see H.R. 4627), H10012 [7OC]
Minimum wage: level, (see H.R. 3100), H62 [27JA], (see H.R. 3510),
H1336 [19MR]
National forests: ban clearcutting, protect native biodiversity,
and designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests
and roadless areas, (see H.R. 1376), H100 [28JA]
National Museum of Women's History Advisory Committee: establish,
(see H.R. 4722), H10011 [7OC]
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide
certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of
status, (see H.R. 3553), H5064 [23JN]
NSF: demonstration project to encourage interest in the fields of
mathematics, science, and information technology, (see H.R.
3496), H5737 [16JY]
Office of Minority Health: establish authorities relative to
tobacco products, (see H.R. 4189), H5404 [25JN]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H11023 [15OC]
Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland, (see H.R. 1995),
H3972 [22MY]
Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or
consolidation of post offices, (see H.R. 1231), H5593 [15JY]
Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic
rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Washington, and Wyoming, (see H.R. 1425), H100 [28JA]
Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act
with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty, (see
H.R. 4090), H4879 [19JN]
SBA: women's business centers funding, (see H.R. 4086), H5594
[15JY]
SEC: limit collection of certain fees, (see H.R. 4213), H7000 [3AU]
Social Security: prohibit privatization, (see H. Res. 483), H5064
[23JN]
Space policy: encourage exploration, development, and use of space,
(see H. Con. Res. 267), H3625 [20MY]
States: permit use of funds under the State Children's Health
Insurance Program for coverage of uninsured pregnant women, (see
H.R. 3837), H4056 [3JN]
------ provide medical assistance to certain legal immigrant
children and increase allotments to territories under the State
Children's Health Insurance Program, (see H.R. 4323), H6281
[23JY]
------ require equal education funding throughout the State, (see
H.R. 1234), H4880 [19JN]
Taxation: exclusion from gross income for foster care payments
relative to certain nongovernmental placement agencies, (see
H.R. 3991), H5494 [14JY]
------ increase maximum contribution to education savings accounts,
(see H.R. 4147), H5402 [25JN]
------ provide a source of interest-free capital for school
construction and renovation in States experiencing increased
enrollment, (see H.R. 3652), H6511 [28JY]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the
solvency of Social Security, (see H.R. 4597), H8627 [24SE]
------ tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school
construction, (see H.R. 3320), H850 [4MR]
------ treatment of reparations received by Holocaust survivors,
(see H.R. 4563), H9537 [5OC]
Tobacco products: reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related
research, and develop safer tobacco products, (see H.R. 3868),
H3311 [14MY]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land
claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican
citizens, (see H.R. 2538), H4629 [16JN]
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: establish, (see H.R. 4211),
H6698 [29JY]
U.N.: promote full equality for Israel, (see H.R. 3236), H496
[12FE]
Veterans: determination of active military service for certain
merchant mariners who served during World War II, (see H.R.
1126), H7178 [4AU]
Virgin Islands: commemoration of emancipation of African slaves in
the former Danish West Indies in conjunction with U.S.
Independence Day, (see H. Res. 495), H5404 [25JN]
Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the
National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer
Service Act, (see H.R. 3561), H1642 [26MR]
Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal
property under certain conditions, (see H.R. 4628), H8931 [25SE]
------ improve access to higher education opportunities, (see H.R.
3293), H1237 [17MR]
------ increase research and education on the drug DES, (see H.R.
1788), H1236 [17MR]
------ promote research and disseminate information on the health
effects of silicone breast implants, (see H.R. 4028), H5405
[25JN]
Women's Progress Commemoration Commission: establish, (see H.R.
4398), H7495 [9SE]
World War II: require apology and reparation of victims of Japanese
war crimes, (see H. Con. Res. 126), H330 [4FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Medicare: require hospitals to establish and implement security
procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction
and baby switching, (see H.R. 4680), H9344 [2OC]
Excerpts
``Holy Bible'' (Matthew 5), H6495 [28JY]
``Holy Bible'' (Psalm of David), H6495 [28JY]
Letters
Community Relations Service funding: R.C. Horn, Mayor of Jasper,
TX, H7117 [4AU]
Federal Agency Compliance Act: Antonia Hernandez, Mexican American
Legal Defense and Educational Fund, H596 [25FE]
Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Consent Act: by,
S9814 [2SE]
Motions
Crime: penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R.
3494), H4529 [11JN]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), veto, H6203
[23JY], H6206 [23JY]
Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, H7427
[7AU]
------ bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (H. Res.
523), H10457<bullet> [10OC]
------ promote independent radio broadcasting (H. Res. 415),
H7657<bullet> [14SE]
------ relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea (H. Con. Res. 292),
E1684<bullet> [10SE]
Agriculture: ensure that federally funded research and education
programs address high-priority concerns with national multistate
significance (S. 1150), conference report, H4133<bullet> [4JN]
----- ensure that federally funded research and education programs
address high-priority concerns with national multistate
significance (S. 1150), consideration of conference report (H.
Res. 446), H3769<bullet> [22MY]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5100<bullet> [24JN],
H5210<bullet> [24JN]
Alpha Kappa Alpha (fraternal organization): tribute to Alpha Kappa
Omega chapter, E1959<bullet> [8OC]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 134), H10583 [12OC]
------ making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions
(H.R. 3579), H1815<bullet> [31MR] making emergency supplemental
appropriations and rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration (H.
Res. 402), H1793 [31MR]
------ making omnibus consolidated and emergency supplemental
appropriations, H11587 [20OC], H11590<bullet> [20OC],
H11658<bullet> [20OC], H11690 [20OC]
Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to
enrollment of Medicare-eligible military retirees in the Federal
Employees Health Benefits Program, H3691 [21MY]
------ funding of abortions for military personnel and dependents at
overseas military medical facilities, H3569 [20MY]
------ support while carrying out missions in and around the Persian
Gulf region (H. Res. 612), H11733 [17DE]
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), H6903 [3AU]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), H2778 [5MY], H2994-H3000 [7MY],
H4366 [10JN], H4430 [10JN], H4431<bullet> [10JN], H4434 [10JN],
H4441 [10JN]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), conference report, H10231 [9OC],
H10237 [9OC]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration (H. Res. 462), H4348
[10JN], H4349 [10JN]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), consideration of conference report
(H. Res. 586), H10226 [9OC]
------ reform laws (H.R. 3150), motion to instruct conferees, H9142
[28SE], H9146 [28SE]
------ treatment of child support and alimony payments, H4348
[10JN], H4349 [10JN], H4366 [10JN], H4430 [10JN], H4431<bullet>
[10JN], H4441 [10JN]
------ treatment of credit card debt, H4348 [10JN], H4349 [10JN],
H10237 [9OC]
Bipartisan Panel To Design Long-Range Social Security Reform:
establish (H.R. 3546), consideration (H. Res. 410), H2485 [29AP]
Black History Month: observance, H418<bullet> [11FE], H418 [11FE],
H488 [12FE]
Bono, Sonny: tribute (H. Res. 338), H13 [27JA]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con.
Res. 227), H1262 [18MR]
Botswana: democracy efforts (H. Res. 373), H1195<bullet> [17MR]
Budget: allocation of funds, H110 [3FE]
------ reconciliation process, H10878 [14OC]
------ setting forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res.
284), H4161<bullet> [4JN], H4203 [5JN], H4234 [5JN] setting
forth the Federal budget for 1999-2003 (H. Con. Res. 284),
consideration (H. Res. 455), H4140 [4JN]
Business and industry: assist in development of microenterprises,
H301 [4FE]
Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue
of hate crimes, H4458 [10JN]
----- condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes
(H. Res. 466), H4533 [11JN], H4538 [11JN]
Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections (H. Res. 361),
H1195 [17MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 263),
H3063<bullet> [12MY]
----- authorizing use of Grounds for ``National Race for the Cure''
breast cancer survivors event (H. Con. Res. 238), E407<bullet>
[18MR]
------ tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut of the
Capitol Police for acts of heroism, H6494-H6496 [28JY]
Capitol Pages: tribute, H4234 [5JN]
Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial
census, H4040 [3JN], H6964 [3AU], H7209 [5AU]
Children and youth: allow youth-serving organizations access to FBI
criminal background information, H4511 [11JN]
------ provide greater access to child care services for Federal
employees (H.R. 4280), H9358<bullet> [5OC]
China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and
democracy (H. Con. Res. 301), H5891<bullet> [20JY]
------ tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for
encouraging peace and stability in the region (H. Con. Res.
270), H4282<bullet> [9JN]
Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H2921 [6MY], H4969
[23JN]
Clinton, President: censure, H11793 [18DE], H11911 [18DE],
H12009<bullet> [19DE], H12040<bullet> [19DE]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether
grounds exist to impeach, H9669 [6OC] Committee on the Judiciary
(House) inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res.
581), H10028 [8OC]
------ congressional response to charges of perjury, obstruction of
justice, and improper sexual conduct, H9184 [29SE]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11793 [18DE], H11900 [18DE],
H11906 [18DE], H11911 [18DE], H12009<bullet> [19DE],
H12040<bullet> [19DE]
------ independent counsel investigation of charges of perjury and
obstruction of justice relative to alleged improper sexual
conduct, H881 [5MR]
------ reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen
Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con.
Res. 285), H4121 [4JN]
------ remarks in Africa relative to slavery, H1838 [31MR]
------ State of the Union Message, H70 [28JA]
------ urge full cooperation by former political appointees,
friends, and associates with congressional investigations (H.
Res. 433), H3650 [21MY]
------ visit to Africa, H1418 [24MR], H1768 [30MR]
Colleges and universities: establish policies identifying students
with learning disabilities, H2888 [6MY]
------ prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment in
admissions based on sex, race, or national origin, H2888 [6MY]
Collins, Eileen: selection as first female space shuttle commander,
H881 [5MR]
Commission on Civil Rights: reauthorize (H.R. 3117), H1256 [18MR]
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): release of
confidential information relative to investigation of Federal
election campaign fundraising and expenditure practices, H2821
[6MY]
Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter
irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H.
Res. 341), H77 [28JA]
----- investigation of voter irregularities in California's 46th
Congressional District (H. Res. 355), H462 [12FE]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release
of independent counsel report on investigation of President
Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and
improper sexual conduct (H. Res. 525), H7600 [11SE]
Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend (S.
2206), H7643<bullet> [14SE]
------ reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), conference report,
E2078<bullet> [11OC]
Computers: prohibit interference with interstate commerce on the
Internet or interactive computer services (H.R. 4105), H5035
[23JN], H5036 [23JN]
------ require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful to
minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors (H.R. 3783),
H9909 [7OC]
Consumers: prevent credit card issuers from implementing
unreasonable practices or penalties against card holders who pay
balances in full, H9142 [28SE], H9146 [28SE]
Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors
through certain family planning projects, H10139<bullet> [8OC],
H10146 [8OC]
Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), E484<bullet> [26MR]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), H9949 [7OC], H9951 [7OC]
Correctional institutions: prohibit Federal funding for abortions
except in cases of life endangering conditions or rape,
H7146<bullet> [4AU]
------ test incarcerated persons for serious transmissible diseases
if their bodily fluids come into contact with corrections
personnel (H.R. 2070), H6936<bullet> [3AU]
Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial
proceedings, H2271 [23AP], H2272 [23AP]
------ enforcement of child custody and visitation orders (H.R.
4164), H5439 [14JY]
------ exempt Federal agencies from adhering to certain court
precedents involving civil rights, labor rights, or
environmental protection issues, H595 [25FE], H596 [25FE] exempt
Federal agencies from adhering to certain court precedents
involving commercial transactions with a business located in a
foreign country, H597 [25FE], H598 [25FE]
------ improve operation and administration of Federal courts (H.R.
2294), H1252 [18MR]
------ prevent Federal agencies from pursuing policies of
unjustifiable nonacquiescence and relitigation of precedents
established in the Federal judicial circuits (H.R. 1544),
H590<bullet> [25FE], H594<bullet> [25FE], H595 [25FE], H596
[25FE], H597 [25FE], H598 [25FE]
------ provide that persons closely related to certain judges may
not be appointed as judges to the same court (S. 1892), H9986
[7OC]
------ require only Federal agencies which administer benefit
programs or enforce the tax code to adhere to precedents
established in Federal judicial circuits, H594<bullet> [25FE]
Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of
Federal credit unions, H1830 [31MR]
----- clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit
unions (H.R. 1151), H1878 [1AP]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (H.R. 3081),
H10989 [15OC], E2222<bullet> [16OC]
------ identity fraud (H.R. 4151), H9995 [7OC], H9996 [7OC]
------ improve automated interstate criminal identification systems
(S. 2022), H9992 [7OC]
------ increase penalties and improve law enforcement activities
involving the use of computers to commit sexual crimes against
children, H4493 [11JN]
------ increase public awareness, collect data, and develop
strategies to address the safety and justice needs of victims
with developmental disabilities (S. 1976), H9999 [7OC]
------ national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (H.R.
3), H7743 [15SE]
------ notification of interstate relocation of witnesses by State
engaging in that relocation (H.R. 2181), H603<bullet> [25FE]
------ penalties for certain sex offenses against children (H.R.
3494), H4493 [11JN], H4495 [11JN], H4497 [11JN], H4503 [11JN],
H4504 [11JN], H4511 [11JN], H4514 [11JN], H4527 [11JN] penalties
for certain sex offenses against children (H.R. 3494),
consideration (H. Res. 465), H4487<bullet> [11JN] penalties for
certain sex offenses against children (H.R. 3494), motion to
recommit, H4530 [11JN]
------ prohibit all private possession of child pornography, H4503
[11JN], H4504 [11JN]
------ prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws
requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682), H5529
[15JY] prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State
laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682),
consideration (H. Res. 499), H5513 [15JY]
------ provide State grants to combat violence against women and
limit the effects of violence and sexual assaults against women
and children, H4527 [11JN]
Customs Service: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3809),
H3415<bullet> [19MY]
Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem (H. Res.
212), H933 [10MR]
------ recognize suicide as a national problem (H. Res. 212), H10310
[9OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
H3569 [20MY], H3691 [21MY]
------ making appropriations for military construction, family
housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059), H4907
[22JN]
Dept. of Energy: Fossil Energy Research and Development Program
funding, H6125 [22JY]
------ renewable energy research and development funding, H4923
[22JN]
Dept. of HUD: Rental Assistance Voucher Program funding, H5765
[17JY], H5766 [17JY]
Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3303),
H4890<bullet> [22JN]
------ Community Relations Service funding, H7117 [4AU], H7119 [4AU]
------ Drug Courts Program funding through rescissions in Economic
Development Administration, H7134 [4AU]
------ establish standards of conduct for employees, including any
appointed independent counsel, and establish a review board to
monitor compliance, H7237 [5AU], H7241 [5AU]
------ establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a
review board to monitor compliance, H7237 [5AU], H7241 [5AU]
------ State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding
through rescissions in Advanced Technology Program, H7134 [4AU]
------ transfer Truth in Sentencing Incentive Grant funding to crime
prevention, drug treatment, and family resource programs, H7139
[4AU], H7140 [4AU]
Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and
consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), conference report,
H1598<bullet> [26MR]
Dept. of the Interior: reallocation of Forest Service timber
management to watershed improvement and recreational management,
H6052 [21JY]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H5996 [21JY], H6052 [21JY], H6125 [22JY], H6137
[22JY], H6138 [22JY]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4104), H5696<bullet> [16JY]
----- making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration (H. Res.
498), H5571<bullet> [15JY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4104), consideration of
conference report (H. Res. 579), H9915 [7OC]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4328), conference report, H11658<bullet> [20OC], H11690
[20OC]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4328), consideration of
conference report (H. Res. 605), H11587 [20OC], H11590<bullet>
[20OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize medical facility projects and
leases (H.R. 3603), H3398<bullet> [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), H10395 [10OC]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, H10395 [10OC]
------ guarantee loans to provide multifamily transitional housing
for homeless veterans (H.R. 3039), H3394<bullet> [19MY]
------ Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation System funding, H6560
[29JY]
------ veterans extended care facilities construction funding
through offsets in the Dept. of HUD Housing Opportunities for
Persons With AIDS Program, H6567 [29JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H6964 [3AU], H6976
[3AU], H6981<bullet> [3AU], H7117 [4AU], H7119 [4AU], H7134
[4AU], H7139 [4AU], H7140 [4AU], H7146 [4AU], H7147 [4AU], H7209
[5AU], H7237 [5AU], H7241 [5AU], H7254 [5AU], H7259<bullet>
[5AU], E1511<bullet> [31JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making
appropriations (H.R. 4274), H10139<bullet> [8OC], H10146 [8OC]
----- making appropriations (H.R. 4274), consideration (H. Res.
584), H10131 [8OC]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H5765 [17JY], H5766 [17JY],
H6262 [23JY], H6269 [23JY], H6540<bullet> [29JY], H6560 [29JY],
H6567 [29JY], H6583 [29JY], H6586<bullet> [29JY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4194), conference report, H9619
[6OC] making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of
conference report (H. Res. 574), H9605 [6OC]
Development Fund for Africa: funding, H1070 [11MR]
Diseases: payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who
contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (H.R. 1023),
H3391<bullet> [19MY]
District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 4380), H7355
[6AU], H7357<bullet> [6AU], H7377<bullet> [6AU], H7385<bullet>
[6AU], H7388<bullet> [6AU], H7396<bullet> [6AU]
------ prohibit funding for joint adoptions by individuals not
related by blood or marriage, H7385<bullet> [6AU]
------ prohibit needle exchange programs funding, H7377<bullet>
[6AU]
------ prohibit possession of tobacco products by minors,
H7388<bullet> [6AU]
------ scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7396<bullet>
[6AU] scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502),
H2613 [30AP], H2662 [30AP]
------ tribute to March . . . Coming Together To Conquer Cancer
rally, H8974 [26SE]
------ use of non-Federal funds for abortions, H7355 [6AU],
H7357<bullet> [6AU]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy (H.R. 4550), H7883 [16SE]
------ needle exchange programs, H2595 [29AP]
------ prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs
(H.R. 3717), H2465 [29AP] prohibit use of Federal funds for
needle exchange programs (H.R. 3717), consideration (H. Res.
409), H2447 [29AP], H2448 [29AP]
Drugs: conform penalties for methamphetamine to penalties involving
similar amounts of cocaine base (H.R. 3898), H7719<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]
------ limit amount of controlled substances allowed to be brought
into the U.S. from Mexico (H.R. 3633), H6905<bullet> [3AU]
------ promote drug-free workplace programs (H.R. 3853),
H4980<bullet> [23JN]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H28 [27JA], H29
[27JA]
Education: authorize Sec. of Education to assist distressed
institutions, H2577 [29AP], H2578 [29AP]
------ conduct study on the impact that lenders and guarantors'
actions have on student loan default rates, H2578 [29AP]
------ establish a program to help children and youth learn English
(H.R. 3892), consideration (H. Res. 516), H7524 [10SE]
------ increase the number of qualified early child care
professionals through a student loan forgiveness program, H2577
[29AP]
------ national policy to improve system, H8050<bullet> [18SE],
H10675 [13OC], H10807 [13OC], H11003 [15OC], H11004 [15OC],
H11006 [15OC]
------ reduce class size in the early grades and improve teacher
quality, H8069<bullet> [18SE]
------ school construction and infrastructure improvements funding,
H2063 [21AP]
------ school construction and infrastructure improvements funding,
H11003 [15OC], H11004 [15OC], H11006 [15OC]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), H8050<bullet> [18SE],
H8069<bullet> [18SE]
Elections: constitutional amendment to limit campaign expenditures
(H.J. Res. 119), H4458 [10JN]
Employment: consolidate Federal job training programs (H.R. 1385),
conference report, H7427 [7AU]
------ prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual
orientation (H.R. 1858), H3736 [21MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4060),
conference report, E1845<bullet> [29SE]
Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal
employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation, H7254
[5AU], H7259<bullet> [5AU]
FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs
(H.R. 1271), H192 [3FE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor
(H.R. 1870), E2075<bullet> [11OC]
Families and domestic relations: establish felony violations for
failure to pay legal child support obligations (H.R. 3811),
H3043 [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), H400 [11FE]
------ reduction of teenage pregnancy rates, H3480<bullet> [19MY]
FDA: prohibit funding for research, development, and approval of
any drug for chemical inducement of abortion, H5100<bullet>
[24JN]
Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252),
H2264 [23AP], H2265 [23AP], H2271 [23AP], H2272 [23AP], H2279
[23AP]
----- improve operation and administration (H.R. 1252),
consideration (H. Res. 408), H2243<bullet> [23AP]
------ limit protective orders and sealing of cases and settlements
relative to public health or safety, H2264 [23AP], H2265 [23AP]
Federal employees: provide cost-of-living allowances to judges,
H2279 [23AP]
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of
contraceptives under any plan providing prescription drug
coverage, H5571<bullet> [15JY], H5696<bullet> [16JY]
------ coverage of contraceptives under any plan providing
prescription drug coverage, H9915 [7OC]
Federal highway program: replace affirmative action policies with
emerging business enterprise programs, H2006 [1AP]
Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to
unfunded Federal mandates relative to the the Food Stamp
Program, H4133<bullet> [4JN]
Financial institutions: increase competition in the financial
services sector (H.R. 10), H3179 [13MY], H3203<bullet> [13MY]
----- increase competition in the financial services sector (H.R.
10), consideration (H. Res. 403), H1830 [31MR]
------ modify insurance requirements for smaller banks, prohibit
sale of unitary thrifts to commercial enterprises, and allow
operating subsidiaries to offer certain new financial services,
H3203<bullet> [13MY]
------ strengthen investor and consumer protections, H3179 [13MY]
Firearms: require that handguns be equipped with child safety
devices, H7147 [4AU]
------ waiting period before purchase, H4969 [23JN]
Food stamps: prevention of issuance to deceased individuals (S.
1733), H10937<bullet> [15OC]
Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions
relative to abortion, H1598<bullet> [26MR]
Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to
sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 1432), H1043 [11MR], H1052 [11MR],
H1066 [11MR], H1070 [11MR], H1077 [11MR]
----- authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan
Africa (H.R. 1432), consideration (H. Res. 383), H1034 [11MR]
------ support broad-based agricultural and rural development in
sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 4283), H9109<bullet> [28SE]
------ support developmental alternatives for child labor (H.R.
4506), E2075<bullet> [11OC]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J.
Res. 78), H4068 [4JN], H4089 [4JN]
----- constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 78),
consideration (H. Res. 453), H4073 [4JN]
George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence, Langley, VA:
designate (H.R. 3821), E1641<bullet> [7AU]
Government: authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (H.R.
3528), H10458<bullet> [10OC]
------ authorize alternative dispute resolution systems (H.R. 3528),
H2068 [21AP], H2069 [21AP]
------ limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State and
local governments not provided under the Constitution, H7254
[5AU]
Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), H7643<bullet>
[14SE]
------ reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), conference report,
E2078<bullet> [11OC]
Health: importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer (H. Res. 565), E2070<bullet> [11OC]
------ national policy to provide health care and reform insurance
procedures, H307 [4FE], H310 [4FE], H311 [4FE], H312 [4FE]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's,
H5069 [24JN], H5502 [15JY], H5640 [16JY], H5731 [16JY], H5733
[16JY], H6066 [21JY], H6076 [22JY]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
3605), H4307 [9JN], H4309 [9JN], H4310 [9JN] protection of
enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), H6403
[24JY], H6420 [24JY] protection of enrollees in managed care
plans and HMO's (H.R. 4250), consideration (H. Res. 509), H6305
[24JY] protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's
(H.R. 820), H1116 [12MR]
------ standardize relationships between group health plans and
health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and
providers (H.R. 1415), H301 [4FE], H307 [4FE], H310 [4FE], H311
[4FE], H312 [4FE]
Higher Education Act: prohibit exclusion from any program based on
race or religion, H2921 [6MY]
------ reauthorize (H.R. 6), H2577 [29AP], H2578 [29AP], H2579
[29AP], H2888 [6MY], H2921 [6MY]
Homeless: consolidate Federal housing assistance programs (H.R.
217), H721 [3MR]
Hormel, James C.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, H3736
[21MY]
Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of
homeownership opportunities (H. Con. Res. 208), H5879<bullet>
[20JY]
Houston, TX: Port of Houston project funding, H4923 [22JN]
------ Sims Bayou Project funding, E1845<bullet> [29SE]
------ transportation projects funding, H1906 [1AP]
------ tribute to Habitat for Humanity (organization) project, H4611
[16JN], E1175<bullet> [19JN]
Human rights: anniversary of the signing of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (H. Con. Res. 185), H7661<bullet>
[14SE]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), H8596
[24SE]
Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items
contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce
ballistic missiles (H.R. 2709), Senate amendments, H4292<bullet>
[9JN]
Iraq: military response to material and unacceptable breach of
international obligations relative to weapons inspections,
H11733 [17DE]
------ U.N. agreement relative to weapons inspections, H654 [26FE]
Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for
disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland (H.R. 4293), H10002 [7OC]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions (H. Res. 598), H10965<bullet> [15OC]
IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, H5360
[25JN]
Israel: independence anniversary (H.J. Res. 102), H2380 [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
[20JY]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing
appropriations (H.R. 1818), H7743 [15SE]
KCOH-Radio (Houston, TX): anniversary, E1748<bullet> [17SE]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 235),
H1205<bullet> [17MR]
Labor Day: observance, H7470 [9SE]
Labor unions: allow employees to organize and form collective
bargaining units to improve salaries and working conditions,
H4969 [23JN]
Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic
stops (H.R. 118), H1388 [24MR]
Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to
assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (H.R. 2829),
H3052<bullet> [12MY]
------ funding for the hiring of personnel who perform
nonadministrative services (H.R. 804), H10000 [7OC], H10001
[7OC]
------ tribute to individuals who lost their lives during service
(H. Res. 422), H3061<bullet> [12MY]
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights: anniversary, H4825 [18JN]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R.
4112), consideration (H. Res. 489), H5328 [25JN]
LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), H7643<bullet> [14SE]
------ reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), conference report,
E2078<bullet> [11OC]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (H.R. 2560),
H10328 [9OC]
LSC: funding, H6976 [3AU], H6981<bullet> [3AU]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3156),
H4581 [16JN]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the
flag should especially be displayed (H.R. 3216), H488 [12FE]
Massiah-Jackson, Frederica A.: withdrawal of nomination to be
district judge, H1218 [17MR], H1252 [18MR]
Medicare: delay implementation of changes in coverage of
venipuncture services under home health services (H.R. 2912),
H488 [12FE]
------ delay implementation of interim payment system to home health
agencies for home health services (H.R. 3205), H5280 [24JN],
H5282 [24JN]
------ improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain
individuals (H.R. 3470), H1241 [18MR]
------ reductions in prescription drug prices (H.R. 4627),
E1898<bullet> [2OC]
------ reform payment system for home health services, H7007 [4AU]
------ revise certain payment limits for health services (H.R.
4567), H10253 [9OC]
Mexico: assistance to combat wildfires (H. Res. 469), H6911<bullet>
[3AU]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing
appropriations (S. 2073), H7743 [15SE]
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service: designate (H.
Con. Res. 171), H3425<bullet> [19MY]
National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H5996 [21JY], H6137
[22JY], H6138 [22JY]
National Park Service: establish the National Underground Railroad
Network to Freedom Program (H.R. 1635), H4264 [9JN]
National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (S. 927), H406
[11FE]
Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (H.R.
3332), H7646<bullet> [14SE]
------ require report by advisory committee on development and
implementation (H.R. 3332), H7646<bullet> [14SE]
Nigeria: promote democracy and good governance, H4300 [9JN]
NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H10733<bullet> [13OC]
NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees
(H.R. 3246), H1617<bullet> [26MR]
NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H5423 [14JY]
------ funding, H6540<bullet> [29JY]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: include alcohol abuse in
national media drug campaigns, H7883 [16SE]
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431),
H3292 [14MY]
------ establish (H.R. 2431), E2218<bullet> [16OC]
------ permit Presidential waiver relative to sanctions against
Sudan, H3292 [14MY]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: take certain actions in
response to European Union failure to comply with the rulings of
the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4761), consideration (H. Res.
588), H10370 [10OC]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: amend (H.R. 3565),
H2065 [21AP], H2066 [21AP]
Oregon, Pedro: investigation of killing, H11688 [20OC]
OSHA: consultation with State officials by employers relative to
compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864),
E405<bullet> [18MR]
------ prohibit any employee performance measures relative to number
of inspections conducted, citations issued, or penalties
assessed (H.R. 2877), E412<bullet> [18MR]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H4825
[18JN]
------ ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H3788
[22MY], H4822 [18JN], H4823 [18JN], H5939 [20JY] ethics reform
and contribution limits (H.R. 3581), H1737 [30MR]
------ investigate campaign fundraising practices relative to
transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to People's
Republic of China, H3650 [21MY]
------ prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S.
citizens (H.R. 34), E528<bullet> [31MR]
------ require worker approval for use of labor organization dues
and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608), H1750 [30MR]
Political ethics: evaluation of independent counsel statute, H3082
[12MY]
Presidents of the U.S.: use of executive privilege (H. Res. 432),
H3645<bullet> [21MY]
President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform: prohibit
Federal funding of attorneys' fees, costs, and imposed sanctions
(H.J. Res. 107), consideration (H. Res. 345), H282 [4FE]
Public welfare programs: food stamp eligibility for certain aliens,
H3769<bullet> [22MY]
------ food stamp eligibility for legal aliens, H4133<bullet> [4JN]
Puerto Rico: declare English as official language upon accession to
statehood, H810<bullet> [4MR]
------ self-determination (H.R. 856), H810<bullet> [4MR],
E310<bullet> [5MR]
Racial relations: encourage dialogue and initiatives within the
U.S., H1215 [17MR], H1216 [17MR]
Real property: private property owner rights (H.R. 992), H1089
[11MR]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture (H.R. 4309), H10449<bullet> [10OC]
Religion: protect certain charitable contributions (H.R. 2604),
H4004<bullet> [3JN], H4038 [3JN]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: designate (H.R. 2625),
H273 [4FE]
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate (H.R.
3295), H7451<bullet> [9SE]
San Francisco, CA: prevent use of Federal funds to require city
contractors to provide domestic partner benefits, H6583 [29JY],
H6586<bullet> [29JY]
Satcher, David: nomination to be Surgeon General and Assistant Sec.
of HHS, H106 [3FE]
Secret Service: assertion of protective function privilege,
E1388<bullet> [22JY]
Shepard, Matthew: condemn murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue
of hate crimes, H10878 [14OC]
------ condemn murder in Laramie, WY (H. Res. 597), E2222<bullet>
[16OC]
Social Security: ensure solvency, H2139 [22AP]
------ establish Protect Social Security Account into which budget
surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform is enacted
(H.R. 4578), H8741<bullet> [25SE], H8746<bullet> [25SE], H8753
[25SE], H8841 [25SE] establish Protect Social Security Account
into which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term
reform is enacted (H.R. 4578), consideration (H. Res. 552),
H8730<bullet> [25SE]
------ provide disabled beneficiaries opportunities to return to
work, and extend Medicare coverage and tax credits for such
beneficiaries (H.R. 3433), H4023<bullet> [3JN]
Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space
industry (H.R. 1702), Senate amendment (H. Res. 572),
H9501<bullet> [5OC]
------ space station program funding, H6269 [23JY]
Springfield, OR: shooting of students at Thurston High School,
H3939 [22MY]
Starr, Kenneth W.: issuance of interim report relative to
independent counsel investigations, H4539 [11JN]
States: establish community notification system relative to release
of convicted sex offenders, H4514 [11JN]
Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority
on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111),
H2127 [22AP], H2138 [22AP], H2139 [22AP]
------ eliminate marriage tax penalty, H2994 [7MY]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579),
H8741<bullet> [25SE], H8746<bullet> [25SE], H8753 [25SE], H8838
[25SE], H8841 [25SE], H8971<bullet> [26SE] provide relief for
individuals, families, farmers, and small businesses, and
establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579), consideration
(H. Res. 552), H8730<bullet> [25SE]
------ tax credits relative to elementary and secondary school
construction (H.R. 3320), H761 [4MR], H855 [5MR]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3097), H4663 [17JN]
------ treatment of employer health insurance deductions, H4663
[17JN]
Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned
inventions (H.R. 2544), H5427 [14JY]
Telephones: strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers (H.R.
3888), E2206<bullet> [15OC]
Texas: bayou projects funding, H4923 [22JN]
Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: consent (H.R.
629), motion to appoint conferees, H3072 [12MY]
------ grant congressional consent (H.R. 629), conference report,
H6533<bullet> [29JY]
Texas Southern University: relief from certain debt obligations
relative to student financial aid programs, H2579 [29AP]
Tobacco products: limit access to minors, H2595 [29AP]
------ tobacco industry liability settlement relative to health
risks and marketing and manufacturing practices, H2595 [29AP],
H4725 [18JN], H4825 [18JN], H5069 [24JN]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H1906 [1AP], H2006
[1AP]
----- funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and
transit programs (H.R. 2400), consideration (H. Res. 405), H1860
[1AP]
Truth in Lending Act: require notice of cancellation rights
relative to private mortgage insurance (S. 318), H5435 [14JY]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 364), H1189
[17MR]
University of Houston: tribute to Texas Center for
Superconductivity, E693<bullet> [28AP]
``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use
as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding
(H. Res. 578), H10154 [8OC], E2081<bullet> [11OC]
Votes: position on missed, H863 [5MR], H5212 [24JN]
Voting: establish a system to respond to inquiries about the
citizenship of registration applicants and require use of Social
Security number to register to vote (H.R. 1428), H471 [12FE]
------ require proof of citizenship and Social Security number to
register and repeal mandate that States provide mail voter
registration, H5939 [20JY]
WIC: improve special supplemental nutrition programs (H.R. 3874),
H5874<bullet> [20JY]
------ improve special supplemental nutrition programs (H.R. 3874),
conference report, E2077<bullet> [11OC]
Wildfires: express condolences and support to victims and commend
efforts of firefighters in Florida (H. Con. Res. 298),
H5883<bullet> [20JY]
Women's History Month: observance, H881 [5MR]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report, H10615 [12OC],
H10620<bullet> [12OC]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation (H.R. 2281), conference report, H10615
[12OC], H10620<bullet> [12OC]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H558 [24FE], H1546 [25MR]
Special order: granted, H36 [27JA], H98 [28JA], H327 [4FE], H437
[11FE], H493 [12FE], H674 [26FE], H900 [5MR], H1234 [17MR],
H1443 [24MR], H1774 [30MR], H1850 [31MR], H2049 [1AP], H2235
[22AP], H2422 [28AP], H2602 [29AP], H2704 [30AP], H2806 [5MY],
H2930 [6MY], H3102 [12MY], H3244 [13MY], H3310 [14MY], H3482
[19MY], H3622 [20MY], H3739 [21MY], H3968 [22MY], H4048 [3JN],
H4237 [5JN], H4322 [9JN], H4477 [10JN], H4546 [11JN], H4626
[16JN], H4710 [17JN], H4832 [18JN], H4960 [22JN], H5062 [23JN],
H5954 [20JY], H6067 [21JY], H6181 [22JY], H6451 [24JY], H6486
[27JY], H6509 [28JY], H6695 [29JY], H6818 [30JY], H6877 [31JY],
H7428 [7AU], H7485 [9SE], H8929 [25SE], H9186 [29SE], H9270
[1OC], H9719 [6OC], H10009 [7OC], H10074 [8OC], H10349 [9OC],
H10831 [13OC], H10916 [14OC], H11022 [15OC], H11691 [20OC]
Resolutions by organizations
Tribute to Morris Architects (business): by, E1086<bullet> [10JN]
Tribute to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Houston, TX: by,
E1093<bullet> [10JN]
Tributes
Abzug, Bella S., H2233 [22AP]
Brown, Ronald H., H2037 [1AP]
Capps, Lois, H1027 [11MR]
Carr, Billie, H4163<bullet> [4JN]
Craven, Judith, E1685<bullet> [10SE], E1689<bullet> [10SE]
Dellums, Representative, H213 [3FE]
Gonzalez, Representative, E2072<bullet> [11OC]
Hope, Bob, H4234 [5JN]
Horn, Don A., E1448<bullet> [27JY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr., H2037 [1AP]
Lewis, Representative John, H1215 [17MR]
Price, Walter, E1639<bullet> [7AU]
Smith, Carl S., H7427 [7AU], E1514<bullet> [3AU]
Solomon, Representative, H9605 [6OC]
Stokes, Representative, H6239 [23JY]
Sykora, Don D., E1446<bullet> [27JY]
Torres, Representative, H9663 [6OC]