[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
PASCRELL, BILL, JR. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Airlines: require use of child safety restraint systems, (see H.R.
754), H2706 [30AP]
Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility
requirements for interment, (see H.R. 3211), H678 [26FE]
Armed Forces: establish demonstration project relative to
enrollment of certain beneficiaries in the Federal Employees
Health Benefits Program, (see H.R. 1766), H1112 [11MR]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, (see H. Con. Res. 55), H2120
[21AP]
Aviation: require installation of TCAS-II collision avoidance
system on large cargo aircraft, (see H.R. 2855), H3312 [14MY]
Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania,
and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression, (see H. Con.
Res. 320), H8627 [24SE]
Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters, (see H.R.
2094), H7178 [4AU]
Census: collection of demographic, social, and economic data for
2000 decennial census, (see H. Con. Res. 246), H1236 [17MR]
CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions, (see
H.R. 2733), H3625 [20MY]
Children and youth: international cooperation in cases involving
the illegal abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent, (see
H. Con. Res. 224), H631 [25FE]
------ provide that children's sleepwear be manufactured in
accordance with stricter flammability standards, (see H.R.
3831), H3972 [22MY]
Clinton, President: address issues of neighborhood crime
prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime,
(see H. Res. 512), H6880 [31JY]
Colleges and universities: disclosure of criminal incidents
relative to prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, or disability, (see H.R. 3043),
H330 [4FE]
Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and
services under health insurance plans, (see H.R. 2174), H1854
[31MR]
Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair,
prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos
exposure personal injury claims, (see H.R. 3905), H6511 [28JY]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, (see H.R. 3081),
H9275 [1OC]
------ identity fraud, (see H.R. 4151), H5402 [25JN]
------ prevent violence against women, (see H.R. 3514), H2606 [29AP]
------ require reporting by Internet service providers of suspected
child abuse, (see H.R. 2173), H3105 [12MY]
Cyprus: Turkish occupation, (see H. Con. Res. 252), H1643 [26MR]
Dept. of Defense: classification of surplus military material, (see
H.R. 2602), H101 [28JA]
Dept. of HHS: delay effective date of the final rule relative to
the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, (see H.R.
3584), H3014 [7MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cost-of-living adjustment for
compensation to veterans with service-connected disabilities and
improvements in education, housing, and cemetery programs, (see
H.R. 4110), H5594 [15JY]
------ determination of service connection for certain illnesses
caused by exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents
during the Persian Gulf Conflict, (see H.R. 3279), H5593 [15JY]
------ establish certain presumptions of service connection for
Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R. 4036), H10353 [9OC]
------ extend authority to treat illnesses of Persian Gulf Conflict
veterans and illnesses due to future combat service, and revise
research priorities relative to certain service-related health
consequences, (see H.R. 3980), H5494 [14JY]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, (see H.R. 3948),
H8528 [23SE]
Disasters: authorize predisaster mitigation programs, streamline
the administration of disaster relief, and control the costs of
disaster assistance, (see H.R. 3869), H5405 [25JN]
Ecology and environment: increase penalties and strengthen
enforcement relative to environmental crimes, (see H.R. 277),
H1299 [18MR]
------ negotiation of an international climate change agreement,
(see H. Con. Res. 106), H65 [27JA]
FDA: establish a comprehensive program to ensure food safety, (see
H.R. 3676), H2054 [1AP]
Federal employees: computation system for Social Security benefits
relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions,
(see H.R. 2273), H4880 [19JN]
------ reduce number of political appointees, (see H.R. 614), H1777
[30MR]
Firearms: ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition
feeding devices, (see H.R. 3646), H2053 [1AP]
------ exclude Federal entities from domestic violence-related
possession prohibitions, (see H.R. 445), H447 [11FE]
------ improve safety of handguns, (see H.R. 1047), H1299 [18MR]
------ protect children from violence, (see H.R. 4073), H4711 [17JN]
------ regulation of transfers at gun shows, (see H.R. 3833), H9179
[28SE]
------ require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement
officials and a waiting period before purchase of a handgun,
(see H.R. 4233), H6880 [31JY]
Food: improve safety of imported foods, (see H.R. 3052), H2706
[30AP]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H4835 [18JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to
certain countries, (see H.R. 4545), H7584 [10SE]
Foreign policy: allow attachment of certain property of foreign
states in execution of judgements for acts of terrorism, (see
H.R. 4292), H6070 [21JY]
Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and
facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of
communities dependent on the Federal logging program, (see H.R.
2789), H1699 [27MR]
Gardner, Ava: issue commemorative postage stamp, (see H. Res. 218),
H4325 [9JN]
Germany: discrimination against members of minority religious
groups, (see H. Con. Res. 325), H7414 [6AU]
------ jurisdiction of cases in U.S. courts involving genocide
during World War II, (see H.R. 1531), H4055 [3JN]
Great Irish Potato Famine: issue postage stamp to commemorate
anniversary of Irish emigration to escape famine, and to honor
the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants,
(see H. Con. Res. 232), H755 [3MR]
Hazardous substances: require one-call notification system to
protect natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines from
excavation damage, (see H.R. 3318), H1445 [24MR]
Health: establish a program for training in lifesaving first aid
for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, (see H.R. 1679),
H64 [27JA], (see H.R. 4121), H5494 [14JY]
------ expand research activities relative to lupus, (see H.R.
1111), H64 [27JA]
------ importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer, (see H. Res. 565), H9274 [1OC]
------ protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, (see
H.R. 3605), H1853 [31MR]
Health care facilities: establish limits for imposition of fines
relative to false health care claims, (see H.R. 3523), H2120
[21AP]
Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of
homeownership opportunities, (see H. Con. Res. 208), H5859
[17JY]
Human rights: expedite the declassification of certain documents
relating to human rights abuses in Guatemala and Honduras, (see
H.R. 2635), H9275 [1OC]
Immigration: adjust status of certain Haitian refugees, (see H.R.
3033), H65 [27JA]
Indonesia: support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con.
Res. 258), H2606 [29AP]
Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic
violence, (see H.R. 1117), H904 [5MR]
------ provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse,
and chemical dependency treatment services under group and
individual health coverage, (see H.R. 3568), H3972 [22MY]
------ provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse
treatment services under private group and individual health
coverage, (see H.R. 2409), H447 [11FE]
------ require coverage of post-delivery follow-up care for certain
mothers and newborns, (see H.R. 2854), H2119 [21AP]
------ require health plans to provide adequate access to services
provided by obstetrician-gynecologists, (see H.R. 1737), H755
[3MR]
International Atomic Energy Agency: withhold voluntary proportional
assistance relative to the development and completion of the
Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, (see H.R. 3743), H2605
[29AP]
International Commission of Jurists: report on the People's
Republic of China and Tibet, (see H. Con. Res. 283), H5859
[17JY]
International Fund for Ireland: require that disbursements are
distributed in compliance with the MacBride Principles, (see
H.R. 150), H631 [25FE]
Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for
disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland, (see H.R. 4293), H6070 [21JY]
Israel: independence anniversary, (see H.J. Res. 102), H579 [24FE]
James T. Leonard, Sr., Post Office, Garwood, NJ: designate, (see
H.R. 3810), H3106 [12MY]
Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish, (see H.R. 4206),
H5492 [14JY]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, (see H. Con. Res. 313),
H7429 [7AU]
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act: Federal land acquisitions
funding and provide matching grants for State, local, and urban
conservation and recreation programs, (see H.R. 4467), H10668
[12OC]
Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to
assist local governments in purchasing armor vests, (see H.R.
2829), H904 [5MR]
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), H5957 [20JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H1379 [23MR]
Medicare: continuous open enrollment of individuals in
Medicare+Choice plans, (see H.R. 4653), H10012 [7OC]
------ delay implementation of changes in coverage of venipuncture
services under home health services, (see H.R. 2912), H755 [3MR]
------ delay implementation of interim payment system to home health
agencies for home health services, (see H.R. 3567), H5493 [14JY]
------ documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims
for office visits and for other evaluation and management
services, (see H. Con. Res. 264), H2423 [28AP]
------ improve access to health insurance and benefits for certain
individuals, (see H.R. 3470), H1235 [17MR]
------ limit payments for drugs or biological products, (see H.R.
3139), H240 [3FE]
------ reductions in prescription drug prices, (see H.R. 4646),
H9083 [26SE]
------ repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services,
(see H.R. 3835), H6487 [27JY]
------ require use of hollow-bore needle devices at health care
facilities, (see H.R. 2754), H2119 [21AP]
Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force:
establish, (see H.R. 4464), H7412 [6AU]
Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement
efforts, but grant national interest waiver, (see H.J. Res.
114), H3015 [7MY]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, (see H. Con.
Res. 304), H7429 [7AU]
National Commission on Terrorism: establish, (see H.R. 4536), H8932
[25SE]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand and coordinate
activities on cardiovascular diseases in women, (see H.R. 2130),
H64 [27JA]
Naval Armed Guard Service: appreciation to veterans for service
during World War I and World War II, (see H.J. Res. 99), H2319
[23AP]
Navy: repeal law preventing donation of remaining Iowa-class
battleships listed on the Naval Vessel Register, (see H.R.
3233), H496 [12FE]
Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain
individuals, (see H.R. 543), H329 [4FE]
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide
certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of
status, (see H.R. 3553), H4325 [9JN]
Nigeria: impose economic sanctions, (see H.R. 1786), H2055 [1AP]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H6697 [29JY]
Pat King Post Office Building, Long Branch, NJ: designate, (see
H.R. 3612), H6880 [31JY]
Pensions: ensure accessibility, portability, and protection of
retirement benefits, (see H.R. 4152), H5402 [25JN]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H4550 [11JN]
Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland, (see H.R. 1995),
H3744 [21MY]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, (see
H.R. 3526), H3972 [22MY]
Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 203), H3972 [22MY]
Public safety officers: provide educational assistance to the
surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed or
totally disabled in the line of duty, (see H.R. 2755), H5405
[25JN]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
SBA: women's business centers funding, (see H.R. 4078), H4962
[22JN]
Senior citizens: warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud and
provide with information that will help them protect themselves,
(see H.R. 3134), H330 [4FE]
Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals, (see H.R.
612), H385 [5FE]
------ restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to
certain individuals, (see H.R. 2549), H4055 [3JN]
Sports: eliminate professional league rules prohibiting public
ownership of teams, (see H.R. 590), H2606 [29AP]
Taxation: increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated
in each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H1550 [25MR]
------ increase State cap on private activity bonds, (see H.R. 979),
H1445 [24MR]
------ provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small
employers and self-employed individuals, (see H.R. 3870), H3311
[14MY]
------ provide relief for individuals, families, farmers, and small
businesses, establish incentives for education, and protect the
solvency of Social Security, (see H.R. 4597), H8932 [25SE]
Terrorism: relief for American victims of terrorism, (see H. Con.
Res. 220), H497 [12FE]
Turkey: anniversary of the burning of Smyrna, (see H. Con. Res.
148), H679 [26FE]
------ claim of sovereignty to the islets in the Aegean Sea called
Imia by Greece and Kardak by Turkey, (see H. Con. Res. 188),
H3247 [13MY]
U.N.: promote full equality for Israel, (see H.R. 3236), H496
[12FE]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, (see H. Con. Res. 295), H7495
[9SE]
Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to
awarding of Purple Heart, (see H.R. 2397), H5593 [15JY]
------ enforcement of reemployment rights relative to States,
private employers, and servicemen employed by U.S. companies
abroad, (see H.R. 3213), H495 [12FE]
------ reinstate eligibility for dependency and indemnity
compensation for certain surviving spouses, (see H.R. 2004),
H447 [11FE]
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary, (see H. Res. 460),
H5594 [15JY]
Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs
funding, (see H.R. 2670), H1021 [10MR]
Weapons: restrict the mail order sale of body armor, (see H.R.
959), H5404 [25JN]
Women: increase research and education on the drug DES, (see H.R.
1788), H2706 [30AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Fire prevention: authorize a Federal grant program to assist local
governments in improving public safety against fire and fire-
related hazards, (see H.R. 4229), H5593 [15JY]
Health: establish a national registry of information on traumatic
brain and spinal cord injuries, (see H.R. 4800), H10513 [10OC]
Social Security: investment of certain Federal budgetary surpluses
into program, (see H. Res. 340), H63 [27JA]
Remarks
Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated and emergency
supplemental appropriations, E2307<bullet> [12NO]
Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania,
and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (H. Con. Res.
320), H10272 [9OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to John M. Gibson and Jacob
J. Chestnut of the Capitol Police for acts of heroism (H. Con.
Res. 311), H6474 [27JY]
Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial
census, H6787 [30JY], H6788 [30JY], H7006 [4AU], H7208 [5AU]
Cestaro, Ann: Passaic Valley Elks Lodge 2111 awards dinner honoree,
E722<bullet> [30AP]
Children and youth: provide that children's sleepwear be
manufactured in accordance with stricter flammability standards,
H5649 [16JY]
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res.
121), H6098 [22JY]
Clinton, President: Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into
whether grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), H10104<bullet>
[8OC]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11900 [18DE], H12026<bullet>
[19DE]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions
(H.R. 23), H1508 [25MR]
Codey, Patricia: Friends of Brian Boru (organization) Irish
Religious of the Year Award recipient, E446<bullet> [24MR]
Courts: permit claims in U.S. courts against foreign countries
which are sponsors of international terrorism, or where no
extradition treaty or other remedies exist, H5711 [16JY]
------ permit claims in U.S. courts against foreign countries which
are sponsors of international terrorism, or where no extradition
treaty or other remedies exist, E2307<bullet> [12NO]
CPSC: upholstery flammability standards, H5755 [17JY], H6577 [29JY]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4104), H5711 [16JY]
Dept. of Transportation: access-to-jobs and reverse commute
programs funding, H1999 [1AP]
Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4328), conference report, E2307<bullet> [12NO]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7208 [5AU], H7268
[5AU]
----- making appropriations (H.R. 4276), consideration (H. Res.
508), H6787 [30JY], H6788 [30JY]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H5755 [17JY], H6577 [29JY]
----- making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (H. Res.
501), H5649 [16JY]
DiNapoli, John J.: Orange/West Orange, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year
award recipient, E817<bullet> [12MY]
Earl, Cesarina: Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction award recipient,
E367<bullet> [12MR]
Education: establish income-sensitive repayment options for student
loans, H2581 [29AP]
------ school construction and infrastructure improvements funding,
H10986 [15OC]
Emeralds (musical group): anniversary, E725<bullet> [30AP]
Fernandez, Enrique O.: Maplewood, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Maple
Leaf Award recipient, E594<bullet> [21AP]
Foreign policy: allow attachment of certain property of foreign
states in execution of judgements for acts of terrorism, H7268
[5AU]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H8791 [25SE]
Garfield, NJ: anniversary of Saint Ciro Society, E209<bullet>
[24FE]
Hardy, Thomas E.: Passaic Valley Elks Lodge 2111 awards dinner
honoree, E722<bullet> [30AP]
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's
(H.R. 4250), H6401 [24JY]
------ traumatic brain injury research funding, E1237<bullet> [25JN]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), H2581 [29AP]
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), H10962 [15OC]
Langone, Mary Lou: Maplewood, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Maple Leaf
Award recipient, E593<bullet> [21AP]
Larry Doby Post Office, Paterson, NJ: designate (S. 985), H529
[24FE]
Leidig, Charles: Maplewood, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Maple Leaf
Award recipient, E599<bullet> [21AP]
Leone, Frank: Passaic Valley Council Boy Scouts Distinguished
Citizen of the Year award recipient, E304<bullet> [5MR]
Mexico: crude oil production, H1558 [26MR]
O'Hare, Joseph A.: Fordham Club of Washington, DC, Brien McMahon
Award recipient, E999<bullet> [3JN]
Parliamentary inquiry, H1752 [30MR]
Passaic County, NJ: anniversary of Borough of Totowa, E445<bullet>
[24MR]
Paterson, NJ: anniversary of St. Frances' Residence, E1244<bullet>
[26JN]
------ observance of Great George Festival, E816<bullet> [12MY]
------ tribute to Integrity Masonic Temple banquet honorees,
E202<bullet> [24FE]
Paterson Task Force for Community Action, Inc.: tribute,
E813<bullet> [12MY]
Petroleum: use of gasoline tax revenues transferred to
transportation trust funds, H1901 [1AP]
Political campaigns: clarify that certain communications from
citizen groups are exempt from express advocacy requirements,
H6800 [30JY]
------ ethics reform and contribution limits, H1303 [19MR], H1785
[31MR]
------ ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 2183), H3781
[22MY], H4691 [17JN], H4692 [17JN], H6800 [30JY], H7324 [6AU]
------ prohibit contributions from individuals that are not U.S.
citizens (H.R. 34), H1746 [30MR]
------ require worker approval for use of labor organization dues
and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608), H1752 [30MR]
Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands
and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R.
901), E74<bullet> [3FE]
Sommer, Veronica: Friends of Brian Boru (organization) Irishwoman
of the Year Award recipient, E447<bullet> [24MR]
States: minimum allocation formula for Federal-aid highway program
projects, H1901 [1AP]
Totowa, NJ: anniversary of Lincoln Fire Co., E723<bullet> [30AP]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H1901 [1AP], H1999
[1AP]
Triangle Shirtwaist Co.: anniversary of factory fire, H1508 [25MR]
Votes: correction, E74<bullet> [3FE]
West Orange, NJ: anniversary of First Aid Squad, E1291<bullet>
[14JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1103 [11MR]
Special order: granted, H1546 [25MR], H10831 [13OC]
Tributes
Alston, William (Henry), E820<bullet> [12MY]
Baran, Stephen and Emily, E1047<bullet> [5JN]
Birnberg, Jack, E139<bullet> [11FE]
Calister, James, E280<bullet> [4MR]
Codey, Lawrence R., E814<bullet> [12MY]
Currier, Carmela (Mel), E600<bullet> [21AP]
Dolan, Bill, H9280 [2OC]
Duffy, Joseph F., E213<bullet> [24FE]
Eagler, Peter C., E1956<bullet> [8OC]
Fiorello, Anthony, E972<bullet> [22MY]
Francies, Ernestine Coley, E405<bullet> [18MR]
George, Grace, E816<bullet> [12MY]
Henderson, William, E2313<bullet> [12NO]
Hoffman, Walter, E720<bullet> [30AP], E821<bullet> [12MY]
Kerik, Bernard B., E718<bullet> [30AP]
Krantzow, Samuel, E1051<bullet> [5JN]
Kuykendall, James A., E597<bullet> [21AP]
Lawton, Fran, E408<bullet> [18MR]
Lombardo, Mario, E208<bullet> [24FE]
Nicholas, Steven, E208<bullet> [24FE]
Orlandi, Joe, E1187<bullet> [22JN]
Sims, Mattie, E303<bullet> [5MR]
Spina, Samuel, E1084<bullet> [10JN]
Tirri, Pete, E2310<bullet> [12NO]
Votto, Frank T., E869<bullet> [14MY]