[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
JONES, WALTER B., JR. (a Representative from North Carolina)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
H3669 [21MY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6160 [22JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: make regulatory correction relative to methyl bromide
under the Montreal Protocol, (see H.R. 2609), H1236 [17MR]
------ production flexibility contract payment options, (see H.R.
4265), H5858 [17JY]
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed
consent, (see H.R. 4035), H7428 [7AU]
------ establish demonstration project relative to enrollment of
certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program, (see H.R. 1766), H2931 [6MY]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: prohibit use of appropriated Federal funds
for the deployment of Armed Forces after a certain date, (see
H.R. 4056), H4549 [11JN]
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), H4550
[11JN]
------ State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek
family planning services from federally-funded clinics, (see
H.R. 3229), H4550 [11JN]
Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of
Federal credit unions, (see H.R. 1151), H631 [25FE], (see H.R.
3265), H904 [5MR]
Dept. of HUD: modernize requirements and establish consensus
process for development, revision, and interpretation of safety
standards for manufactured home construction, (see H.R. 3634),
H2606 [29AP]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit from imposing regulations
relative to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied
compressed gas service, (see H.R. 2936), H2237 [22AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish certain presumptions of
service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R.
4036), H7428 [7AU]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial
of birth, (see H.R. 678), H3247 [13MY]
Education: increase number of teachers, (see H.R. 3157), H1159
[12MR]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms, (see H.R. 3248), H5737 [16JY]
El Salvador: commission of war crimes against U.S. Army pilots
David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr., (see H. Con. Res.
314), H8528 [23SE]
Energy Policy Act: take into account newly developed renewable
energy-based fuels and equalize alternative fuel vehicle
acquisition incentives, (see H.R. 2568), H1159 [12MR]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing
supply regulations, (see H.R. 859), H386 [5FE]
Executive Office of the President: President Clinton's use of legal
staff for personal legal issues, (see H. Res. 397), H1549 [25MR]
Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of
children and families, (see H. Con. Res. 302), H8528 [23SE]
FCC: repeal authority to require contributions from telephone
carriers for the connection of schools, health care providers,
and libraries to the Internet, (see H.R. 4032), H5065 [23JN]
FEC: require electronic preservation and filing of reports by
certain persons and require such reports to be made available
through the Internet, (see H.R. 3174), H498 [12FE]
Financial institutions: encourage a strong community-based banking
system, (see H.R. 4684), H9345 [2OC]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H1335 [19MR]
Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty, (see H.R. 4154),
H5738 [16JY]
Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services
necessary to operate and manage certain agencies, cosponsorship
withdrawn, (see H.R. 716), H4056 [3JN]
Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-
determination, (see H. Res. 494), H5297 [24JN]
Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines
relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H3105
[12MY]
Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of
homeownership opportunities, (see H. Con. Res. 208), H4056 [3JN]
------ expand homeownership, (see H.R. 3899), H7617 [11SE]
------ use of project rental assistance contracts to finance housing
conversions for elderly persons, (see H.R. 3635), H2052 [1AP]
IMF: ensure transparency of operations, (see H.R. 3331), H1021
[10MR]
Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action,
(see H. Con. Res. 226), H904 [5MR]
Kosovo: presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes,
(see H. Con. Res. 343), H10076 [8OC]
Law enforcement: support efforts of Federal agents investigating
money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions,
(see H. Con. Res. 288), H4325 [9JN]
Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to
assist local governments in purchasing armor vests, (see H.R.
2829), H1112 [11MR]
------ exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed
handguns, (see H.R. 218), H9345 [2OC]
Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of
bicentennial, (see H.R. 1560), H3247 [13MY]
McVay, Charles B., III: exonerate from responsibility in the
sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, (see H.R. 3710), H5957
[20JY]
Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services, (see H.R.
1375), H7915 [16SE]
------ requirements relative to anesthesia services, (see H.R.
3629), H2931 [6MY]
Military Retirement Reform Act: restore certain military retirement
benefits, (see H.R. 4669), H9274 [1OC]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit the return of veterans memorial
objects to foreign nations without congressional authorization,
(see H.R. 3645), H2052 [1AP]
National Sea Grant College Program Act: exclude Lake Champlain from
the definition of the Great Lakes, (see H.R. 3260), H1112 [11MR]
National security: national missile defense system, (see H.R.
4402), H7495 [9SE]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: establish peer review of
standards, (see H.R. 2661), H4479 [10JN]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H6697 [29JY]
OSHA: consultation with State officials by employers relative to
compliance with safety and health requirements, (see H.R. 2864),
H1168 [16MR]
------ prohibit any employee performance measures relative to number
of inspections conducted, citations issued, or penalties
assessed, (see H.R. 2877), H1168 [16MR]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H4835 [18JN]
Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio
operators, (see H.R. 3572), H9275 [1OC]
Religion: eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by
State and local officials that results from the threat that
potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees, (see
H.R. 3288), H676 [26FE]
Taxation: capital gains rates, (see H.R. 4125), H7585 [10SE]
------ clarify the income and gift tax consequences of catching and
returning record home run baseballs, (see H.R. 4522), H7493
[9SE]
------ constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations,
(see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE]
------ cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax
credit, (see H.R. 3945), H3970 [22MY]
------ designate renewal communities, (see H.R. 3865), H4880 [19JN]
------ eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate
brackets and standard deduction amounts, (see H.R. 3734), H2932
[6MY]
------ increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in
each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H579 [24FE]
------ increase State cap on private activity bonds, (see H.R. 979),
H1236 [17MR]
------ provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small
employers and self-employed individuals, (see H.R. 3870), H5859
[17JY]
------ require congressional review of Federal agency rules that
establish or raise taxes, (see H.R. 4096), H4879 [19JN]
------ restore the deduction for two-earner married couples, (see
H.R. 2593), H692 [2MR]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see H.R. 3097), H62 [27JA]
------ treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of
the Armed Forces relative to active duty time spent away from
home, (see H.R. 3861), H3972 [22MY]
Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of
broadcast signals, (see H.R. 4449), H7495 [9SE]
Terry Sanford Federal Building, Raleigh, NC: designate, (see H.R.
3982), H4054 [3JN]
Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a
signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto
Protocol, (see H.R. 3807), H3744 [21MY]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land
claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican
citizens, (see H.R. 2538), H2318 [23AP]
Veterans: determination of active military service for certain
merchant mariners who served during World War II, (see H.R.
1126), H3624 [20MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Radio: protect critical infrastructure radio systems from
interference and promote efficient spectrum management of the
private land mobile radio bands, (see H.R. 4813), H10667 [12OC]
Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a
member of the Armed Forces relative to active duty time spent
away from home, (see H.R. 3882), H3312 [14MY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H7619 [14SE]
Remarks
Aviation: establish a commission to assist in commemoration of the
centennial of powered flight and the achievements of the Wright
Brothers (S. 1397), H10860 [14OC]
Cape Lookout National Seashore: ensure maintenance of a herd of
wild horses (H.R. 765), H6912 [3AU]
China, People's Republic of: U.S. policy, H6882 [3AU]
Clinton, President: impeachment (H. Res. 611), H12025<bullet>
[19DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
H3676 [21MY], H4883 [22JN]
------ funding, H4297 [9JN]
------ impact of defense spending cuts, H2378 [28AP]
Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of national testing proposals
without explicit and specific legislation (H.R. 2846), H338
[5FE]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H6008 [21JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7166 [4AU]
Education: national policy to improve system, H8043 [18SE]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), H8043 [18SE]
------ voucher program to provide school choice, H2347 [28AP], H3030
[12MY]
Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of
children and families (H. Con. Res. 302), H10195 [8OC]
------ role of children's organizations and parental involvement in
establishing values, H9209 [1OC]
FCC: encourage competition in telecommunications industry,
E178<bullet> [12FE]
Fort Davis National Historic Site: authorize expansion (H.R. 3047),
H6914 [3AU]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J.
Res. 78), H1512 [25MR], H1841 [31MR], H1842 [31MR], H2775 [5MY],
H4082 [4JN]
Greenville, NC: tribute to Greenville Tar Heel Little League All-
Star baseball team, H7693 [15SE]
IRS: restructure and reform, H703 [3MR], H760 [4MR], H919 [10MR],
H1097 [11MR], H1386 [24MR], H1558 [26MR]
------ restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report, H5970
[21JY]
National Day of Prayer: observance, H2775 [5MY]
National parks and recreation areas: review management and reform
application process for National Park System (H.R. 1728), H6913
[3AU]
National security: impact of defense spending cuts, H5861 [20JY]
------ military readiness of U.S. forces, H1099 [11MR], H1100
[11MR], H1101 [11MR], H4883 [22JN]
------ national missile defense system, H5861 [20JY]
New Mexico: conveyance of lands from Carson National Forest and
Santa Fe National Forest to the village of El Rito and the town
of Jemez Springs, NM (H.R. 434), H6914 [3AU]
NOAA: nonpoint pollution control plans funding under the Coastal
Zone Management Program, H7166 [4AU]
North Carolina: relocation of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to prevent
further erosion, H6008 [21JY]
------ tribute to radio and television stations for public service
announcements and participation in community service projects,
H451 [12FE]
Social Security: establish Protect Social Security Account into
which budget surpluses will be deposited until long-term reform
is enacted (H.R. 4578), H8463 [23SE]
Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which
each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers
(H.R. 2456), H1705 [30MR]
------ constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on
the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111),
H2142 [22AP]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, and establish incentives for education (H.R. 4579),
H8463 [23SE]
------ rates, H635 [26FE]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, H1175 [17MR]
------ treatment of education individual retirement accounts
relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R.
2646), conference report, H5641 [16JY] treatment of education
individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and
secondary school expenses (H.R. 2646), veto, H6754 [30JY]
------ treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of
the Armed Forces relative to active duty time spent away from
home, H3676 [21MY]
Telecommunications Act: implementation, E178<bullet> [12FE]
U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet: appreciation to veterans for service (H.J.
Res. 100), H536 [24FE]
Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation and enhancement through
establishment of a wetlands mitigation banking program (H.R.
1290), H732 [3MR]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H437 [11FE], H753 [3MR], H1018 [10MR],
H1165 [16MR], H1443 [24MR], H2112 [21AP], H2422 [28AP], H2806
[5MY], H3021 [11MY], H3102 [12MY], H4048 [3JN], H4237 [5JN],
H7582 [10SE], H9270 [1OC], H10511 [10OC]
Tributes
Clift, David S., H5067 [24JN]
Underwood, Paul G., H1210 [17MR]