[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
NORWOOD, CHARLIE (a Representative from Georgia)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: production flexibility contract payment options, (see
H.R. 4265), H6454 [24JY]
Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7585 [10SE]
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed
consent, (see H.R. 4035), H5494 [14JY]
------ revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses, (see
H.R. 2537), H3625 [20MY]
Arms Export Control Act: exempt federally guaranteed agricultural
commodities from the application of sanctions, (see H.R. 4022),
H4324 [9JN]
Bilingual Education Act: repeal, (see H.R. 3720), H10353 [9OC]
Children and youth: ensure parental access to educational
information and curriculum, (see H.R. 3189), H445 [11FE]
Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on
birth in the U.S., (see H.R. 7), H5859 [17JY]
Clean Air Act: modify application of certain provisions relative to
inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within
nonattainment areas, (see H.R. 4157), H5403 [25JN]
Clinton, President: reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred
by the Office of Independent Counsel, (see H. Res. 532), H7617
[11SE]
Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State
and local conservation programs of coastal States, (see H.R.
4717), H11696 [20OC]
Colleges and universities: protect speech and association rights of
students, (see H.R. 980), H2236 [22AP]
Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special
authority relative to investigation of the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters, (see H. Res. 507), H6070 [21JY]
Computers: require persons who sell or transfer materials harmful
to minors on the Internet to restrict access by minors, (see
H.R. 3783), H2705 [30AP]
Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance
educational opportunities, (see H.R. 3048), H579 [24FE]
Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair,
prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos
exposure personal injury claims, (see H.R. 3905), H7290 [5AU]
------ moratorium on certain class action lawsuits, (see H.R. 1283),
H3105 [12MY]
Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of
Federal credit unions, (see H.R. 3265), H1021 [10MR]
----- clarify laws relative to field of membership of Federal credit
unions and reduce tax rates for qualified community lenders,
(see H.R. 1121), H1159 [12MR]
Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights,
(see H.J. Res. 71), H1445 [24MR]
------ implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims'
rights, (see H.R. 1322), H1445 [24MR]
------ prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws
requiring parental notification of abortions, (see H.R. 3682),
H2054 [1AP]
Death and dying: recognize suicide as a national problem, (see H.
Res. 212), H2932 [6MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: combine the Consolidated Farm Service Agency
and the Natural Resources Conservation Service and ensure
equitable treatment of certain farmers, ranchers, and Federal
employees, (see H.R. 2692), H447 [11FE]
Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries
the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits
Program, (see H.R. 3613), H1854 [31MR]
------ assign personnel to assist the INS and the Customs Service in
the performance of their border protection functions, (see H.R.
2922), H2120 [21AP]
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),
H6186 [22JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and
establish a review board to monitor compliance, (see H.R. 3396),
H3625 [20MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for
veterans in the Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area, (see H.R. 4391),
H7585 [10SE]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R. 4036), H5494 [14JY]
Disabled: establish a national public Internet site to increase
access to information on technology-related assistance, (see
H.R. 4461), H9723 [6OC]
Education: dedicate day of learning to study and understanding of
the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the
Federalist Papers, (see H. Con. Res. 316), H7178 [4AU]
------ ensure that the Government adheres to its commitment to State
and local governments to share the expense of educating disabled
children, (see H.R. 3930), H3743 [21MY]
------ establish a program to help children and youth learn English,
(see H.R. 3680), H3312 [14MY], (see H.R. 3892), H4241 [5JN]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms, (see H.R. 3248), H577 [24FE]
Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain
employees, (see H.R. 2888), H3744 [21MY]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing
supply regulations, (see H.R. 859), H3105 [12MY]
Fair Housing Act: amend, (see H.R. 3206), H2931 [6MY]
Families and domestic relations: provide equitable child care
relief for stay at-home parents, (see H. Con. Res. 202), H448
[11FE]
FCC: authority, (see H. Con. Res. 217), H498 [12FE]
FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements, (see
H.R. 4383), H10353 [9OC]
Federal employees: allow use of medical savings accounts under
health benefits program, (see H.R. 3166), H385 [5FE]
Federal Prison Industries: eliminate Federal agency requirement to
purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal
contracts, (see H.R. 2758), H7428 [7AU]
Firearms: clarify standard required for the importation of sporting
arms, (see H.R. 3954), H3970 [22MY]
------ 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), H5405 [25JN]
------ restore right to keep and bear arms, (see H.R. 2721), H3972
[22MY]
Fish and fishing: authorize assistance to the States for fish
restoration and management projects, (see H.R. 2973), H386 [5FE]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H3014 [7MY]
Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions,
(see H.R. 2509), H64 [27JA]
Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty, (see H.R. 4154),
H10353 [9OC]
Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY:
designate, (see H.R. 4385), H6999 [3AU]
Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State
and local governments not provided under the Constitution, (see
H. Con. Res. 299), H5737 [16JY]
Government regulations: reduce Federal paperwork burden relative to
small businesses, (see H.R. 3310), H1299 [18MR]
------ require peer review of scientific data used in support of
Federal regulations, (see H.R. 3234), H3488 [19MY]
Health: limit medical malpractice claims, (see H.R. 3535), H2056
[1AP]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see
H.R. 4250), H5736 [16JY]
Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines
relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H1337
[19MR]
Immigration: allow admittance of temporary or seasonal agricultural
workers relative to reductions in certain workers' visas, (see
H.R. 3410), H2931 [6MY]
------ assessment of civil penalties against illegal aliens and for
persons smuggling aliens within the U.S., (see H.R. 4251), H5736
[16JY]
Insurance: establish hospital lengths of stay based on a
determination by an appropriate physician in consultation with
the patient, (see H.R. 4222), H5593 [15JY]
Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action,
(see H. Con. Res. 226), H677 [26FE]
Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports
resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other
regions, (see H. Con. Res. 328), H9537 [5OC], (see H. Res. 598),
H10917 [14OC]
Israel: independence anniversary, (see H.J. Res. 102), H1379 [23MR]
Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional
monument, memorial, or structure, (see H.R. 3188), H2120 [21AP]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see H.R. 3790), H6820 [30JY]
Medicare: reform payment system for home health services, (see H.R.
4370), H6879 [31JY]
------ revise certain payment limits for health services, (see H.R.
4567), H8528 [23SE]
------ revise certain payment limits for health services,
cosponsorship withdrawn, (see H.R. 4567), H8932 [25SE]
National Institute of Dental Research: anniversary, (see H. Con.
Res. 289), H4325 [9JN]
NLRB: treatment of businesses, labor organizations, and employees,
(see H.R. 3246), H1299 [18MR]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend, (see H.R. 2579), H330
[4FE]
------ establish peer review of standards, (see H.R. 2661), H4165
[4JN]
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish, (see H.R.
2431), H1699 [27MR]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H1854 [31MR]
Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or
consolidation of post offices, (see H.R. 1231), H5297 [24JN]
Public utilities: revision of the regulatory policies governing
public utility holding companies, (see H.R. 3976), H3971 [22MY]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7585 [10SE]
Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio
operators, (see H.R. 3572), H2120 [21AP]
SEC: limit collection of certain fees, (see H.R. 4213), H7915
[16SE]
Small business: establish minimum standards of fair conduct in
franchise sales and franchise business relationships, (see H.R.
4841), H10917 [14OC]
------ protection from litigation excesses, (see H.R. 3382), H903
[5MR]
Social Security: provide enrollment period for Medicare and Medigap
relative to certain military retirees and dependents, (see H.R.
598), H3624 [20MY]
------ provide prisoner information obtained by States to Federal
benefit programs to prevent erroneous provision of benefits,
(see H.R. 4172), H8627 [24SE]
------ State requirements for financial recovery from an individuals
estate relative to any medical assistance under a State health
plan, (see H.R. 4249), H8035 [17SE]
Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which
each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers,
(see H.R. 3104), H241 [3FE]
------ capital gains rates, (see H.R. 4125), H5296 [24JN]
------ constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations,
(see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE]
------ designate renewal communities, (see H.R. 3865), H3311 [14MY]
------ elimination of estate and gift taxes, (see H.R. 3879), H4165
[4JN]
------ provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small
employers and self-employed individuals, (see H.R. 3870), H4241
[5JN]
------ 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), H579 [24FE]
------ repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in general fund
of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation,
(see H.R. 4332), H10668 [12OC]
------ restore the deduction for two-earner married couples, (see
H.R. 2593), H447 [11FE]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see H.R. 3097), H62 [27JA]
------ treatment of estate taxes on family-owned farm businesses,
(see H.R. 4587), H7914 [16SE]
Telephones: reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications
services to schools, libraries, and certain health care
facilities, (see H.R. 4324), H6698 [29JY]
------ strengthen and expand the procedures for preventing the
slamming of interstate telephone service subscribers, (see H.R.
3888), H3972 [22MY]
Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of
broadcast signals, (see H.R. 4449), H7495 [9SE]
Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of enclaved
people of Cyprus, (see H. Con. Res. 181), H2424 [28AP]
U.N.: promote full equality for Israel, (see H.R. 3236), H496
[12FE]
Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to
awarding of Purple Heart, (see H.R. 2397), H6487 [27JY]
------ improve access to health care services for certain Medicare-
eligible veterans, (see H.R. 3828), H10077 [8OC]
------ permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with
service-connected disability benefits, (see H.R. 44), H2119
[21AP]
------ termination of certain contributions to the Survivor Benefit
Plan, (see H.R. 3107), H4325 [9JN]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H579 [24FE]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H579 [24FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers
called ``helpers'', (see H.R. 4546), H7584 [10SE]
Ships and vessels: allow certain foreign freight vessels to
transport common ground clay as bulk cargo, (see H.R. 4490),
H7413 [6AU]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H108 [3FE]
Remarks
Agriculture: price supports for peanuts, H5023 [23JN]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5023 [23JN]
Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to
enrollment of Medicare-eligible military retirees in the Federal
Employees Health Benefits Program, H3693<bullet> [21MY]
------ permit certain beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal
Employees Health Program and improve health benefits under
CHAMPUS and TRICARE standard (H.R. 1356), H1144 [12MR]
Clinton, President: impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11898 [18DE]
Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): provide special
authority relative to investigation of the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters (H. Res. 507), H6758 [30JY]
Corps of Engineers: compliance with Clean Water Act, H9091 [28SE]
------ revocation of Pamela Ham's dock permit along the Savannah
River, H8463 [23SE]
------ Shoreline Management Plan reform, H8537 [24SE]
Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers
called ``helpers'' (H.R. 4546), E1692<bullet> [10SE]
Dept. of Defense: assign personnel to assist the INS and the
Customs Service in the performance of their border protection
functions, H3698 [21MY]
------ authorizing appropriations for military activities and
prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), H3693<bullet>
[21MY], H3698 [21MY]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H6581 [29JY]
Education: reduce class size in the early grades and improve
teacher quality, H8062 [18SE]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), H8062 [18SE]
Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal, E92<bullet> [4FE]
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's
(H.R. 4250), H10890 [14OC], H10893 [14OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (H.R.
4250), H6396 [24JY], H6401 [24JY], H6402 [24JY]
Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (H. Con. Res.
27), H10798 [13OC], H10799 [13OC]
Political campaigns: investigate campaign fundraising practices
relative to transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to
People's Republic of China, H3495 [20MY]
San Francisco, CA: prevent use of Federal funds to require city
contractors to provide domestic partner benefits, H6581 [29JY]
Ships and vessels: allow certain foreign freight vessels to
transport common ground clay as bulk cargo (H.R. 4490),
E1589<bullet> [7AU]
Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in
satellite communications (H.R. 1872), H2830 [6MY]
Telecommunications Act: implementation, H109 [3FE]
Votes: position on missed, E1384<bullet> [22JY]
Water pollution: Federal facilities pollution control (H.R. 1194),
H8973 [26SE], H9181 [29SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H906 [9MR]
Tributes
Allen, Kenneth D., Jr., E1549<bullet> [5AU]