[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
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ROEMER, TIM (a Representative from Indiana)
Addresses
President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Recommendations: John Brademas, E1582<bullet>-E1584<bullet>
[7AU]
Amendments
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H6187 [22JY]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H5497 [14JY], H6264 [23JY]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), H2438 [28AP], H2570
[29AP], H2610 [29AP], H2875 [6MY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6160 [22JY]
Articles and editorials
Notre Dame Combining Research and Religion, Ethan Bronner, New York
(NY) Times, E680<bullet> [28AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Anderson, Marian: mint commemorative coins, (see H.R. 864), H3247
[13MY]
Appalachian Regional Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
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: allow use of age-based incentives for
the voluntary retirement of tenured faculty, (see H.R. 3473),
H1236 [17MR]
Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office, East Chicago, IN: designate,
(see H.R. 4616), H8528 [23SE]
Credit unions: clarify laws relative to field of membership of
Federal credit unions, (see H.R. 1151), H1021 [10MR]
Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements
for home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid, (see
H.J. Res. 123), H6282 [23JY]
Diseases: Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, (see H.R. 2009), H10353 [9OC]
Education: establish Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational
Opportunity Program, (see H.R. 1970), H64 [27JA]
Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain
employees, (see H.R. 2888), H631 [25FE]
EPA: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers
conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy, (see H.R.
4242), H11023 [15OC]
Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of
children and families, (see H. Con. Res. 302), H5956 [20JY]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H5405 [25JN]
Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral
economic sanctions, (see H.R. 2708), H11696 [20OC]
George H.W. Bush Center for Central Intelligence, Langley, VA:
designate, (see H.R. 3821), H6487 [27JY]
Guam: commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-
determination, (see H. Res. 494), H5297 [24JN]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 6), H2119 [21AP]
House of Representatives: authorize participation in State and
local government transit programs, (see H. Res. 37), H5594
[15JY]
Housing: access to affordable housing and expansion of
homeownership opportunities, (see H. Con. Res. 208), H5859
[17JY]
------ remove barriers to the provision of affordable housing, (see
H.R. 3435), H5493 [14JY]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps, (see H.R.
1176), H578 [24FE]
Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to
bring Federal court action relative to transportation of
alcoholic beverages, (see H.R. 1063), H578 [24FE]
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), H8083 [18SE], (see H. Res.
598), H10917 [14OC]
Israel: independence anniversary, (see H.J. Res. 102), H65 [27JA]
John T. Myers Federal Building, Terre Haute, IN: designate, (see
H.R. 4668), H9274 [1OC]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see H.R. 3790), H6820 [30JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R.
3156), H2120 [21AP]
McVay, Charles B., III: exonerate from responsibility in the
sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, (see H.R. 3710), H3744
[21MY]
Medicare: delay implementation of changes in coverage of
venipuncture services under home health services, (see H.R.
2912), H65 [27JA]
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),
H1159 [12MR]
------ prohibit any employee performance measures relative to number
of inspections conducted, citations issued, or penalties
assessed, (see H.R. 2877), H1159 [12MR]
------ recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data
sheets, (see H.R. 3519), H1336 [19MR], (see H.R. 4037), H4548
[11JN]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H1854 [31MR]
Point Reyes National Seashore: protect farmland, (see H.R. 1995),
H3744 [21MY]
Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and reform
programs, (see H.R. 4275), H7415 [6AU]
Railroads: modify the guaranteed minimum benefit for widows and
widowers relative to conversion from spouse to widow or widower
annuity, (see H. Con. Res. 52), H5405 [25JN]
Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which
each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers,
(see H.R. 2456), H64 [27JA]
------ allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their
charitable contributions, (see H.R. 2499), H579 [24FE]
------ constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations,
(see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE]
21st Century Scholars Program: establish, (see H.R. 777), H1159
[12MR]
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), H4961 [22JN]
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: promote research and disseminate information on the health
effects of silicone breast implants, (see H.R. 4028), H5405
[25JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Education: encourage States to develop and implement alternative
teacher certification and licensure programs, (see H.R. 3440),
H1111 [11MR]
OSHA: recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data
sheets, (see H.R. 3481), H1236 [17MR]
Letters
College and university reporting requirements for reductions in
athletic funding or scholarships: Cedric W. Dempsey, NCAA,
H2875 [6MY]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), motion to
discharge Committee on the Judiciary (House) from consideration
of veto, H6194 [23JY]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5198 [24JN], H5199 [24JN]
Armed Forces: support while carrying out missions in and around the
Persian Gulf region (H. Res. 612), H11743<bullet> [17DE]
Bankruptcy: reform laws (H.R. 3150), H4429 [10JN]
------ treatment of child support and alimony payments, H4429 [10JN]
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), H6472 [27JY]
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res.
121), H6100 [22JY], E1440<bullet> [24JY]
Clinton, President: censure, H11859 [18DE]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11859 [18DE]
Colleges and universities: prohibit discrimination and preferential
treatment in admissions based on sex, race, or national origin,
H2909 [6MY]
------ reporting requirements for reductions in athletic funding or
scholarships, H2875 [6MY], H2881 [6MY], H2884 [6MY]
Community Services Block Grant Program: reauthorize and amend (S.
2206), H7643<bullet> [14SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
H3677 [21MY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4103), H5227 [24JN]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H5760 [17JY], H6264 [23JY],
H6265 [23JY], H6272 [23JY], E1469<bullet> [30JY]
----- making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration (H. Res.
501), H5648 [16JY], H5649 [16JY]
District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 4380), H7393
[6AU]
------ scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7393 [6AU]
scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (S. 1502),
consideration (H. Res. 413), H2618 [30AP]
Education: encourage States to develop and implement alternative
teacher certification and licensure programs (H.R. 3440),
E362<bullet> [12MR]
------ establish grants for advanced management training for school
superintendents and principals, H2545 [29AP]
------ improve and expand charter schools (H.R. 2616), H10291 [9OC]
------ national policy to improve system, H10675 [13OC]
------ permit increases in annual loan limit relative to
unsubsidized Stafford loans, H2570 [29AP], H2571 [29AP], H2767
[5MY]
------ reduce class size in the early grades and improve teacher
quality, H8059 [18SE], H8060 [18SE]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms (H.R. 3248), H8059 [18SE], H8060 [18SE]
Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain
employees (H.R. 2888), H4490<bullet> [11JN]
Families and domestic relations: recognize the importance of
children and families (H. Con. Res. 302), H10196<bullet> [8OC],
E1999<bullet> [9OC]
Food: promote research and education on safety, H5198 [24JN], H5199
[24JN]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621), H8790 [25SE]
Head Start Program: reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), H7643<bullet>
[14SE]
Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth
defects (S. 419), E361<bullet> [12MR]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 6), H2520 [29AP], H2545
[29AP], H2570 [29AP], H2571 [29AP], H2767 [5MY], H2875 [6MY],
H2881 [6MY], H2884 [6MY], H2909 [6MY]
------ reauthorize (H.R. 6), conference report, H9156 [28SE]
House of Representatives: legislative program, H1320 [19MR]
------ require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances
be applied to deficit reduction, H5341 [25JN]
Housing: expand homeownership (H.R. 3899), H10706 [13OC]
------ improve manufactured housing safety regulations, H10706
[13OC]
Indiana: transportation projects funding, H1904 [1AP]
Israel: independence anniversary, E878<bullet> [18MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R.
4112), H5341 [25JN]
Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (H. Res. 144), H8476
[23SE]
LIHEAP: reauthorize and amend (S. 2206), H7643<bullet> [14SE]
Members of Congress: conduct, H7927 [17SE]
Michigan City (IN) Dispatch: anniversary, E1029<bullet> [4JN]
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center: authorize assistance
(H.R. 2186), H1708 [30MR]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E864<bullet>
[14MY]
National Police Week: observance, E864<bullet> [14MY]
National Weather Service: anniversary, E1421<bullet> [24JY]
Navy: procurement of target missile system, H5227 [24JN]
OSHA: consultation with State officials by employers relative to
compliance with safety and health requirements (H.R. 2864),
H1178<bullet> [17MR]
------ prohibit any employee performance measures relative to number
of inspections conducted, citations issued, or penalties
assessed (H.R. 2877), H1178<bullet> [17MR]
------ recognize use of electronic forms for material safety data
sheets (H.R. 3481), H1178<bullet> [17MR] recognize use of
electronic forms for material safety data sheets (H.R. 4037),
H7010 [4AU], H7011<bullet> [4AU]
Parliamentary inquiry, H2767 [5MY]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H1706
[30MR]
Robert K. Rodibaugh U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, South Bend, IN:
designate (H.R. 81), H8496 [23SE]
South Bend, IN: tribute to Rotary Club for fundraising efforts to
renovate Lincoln Elementary School, H4971 [23JN]
South Bend (IN) Tribune: anniversary, E923<bullet> [20MY]
Space policy: space station program funding, H5760 [17JY], H6264
[23JY], H6265 [23JY], H6272 [23JY], H6275 [23JY], E1469<bullet>
[30JY]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2400), H1904 [1AP]
Worker Memorial Day: observance, E684<bullet> [28AP]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H10559 [11OC], H10831 [13OC]
Tables
Dollars to the Classroom Act State allocations, H8060 [18SE]
Tributes
Capps, Representative, E397<bullet> [17MR]
Hamilton, Representative, H9167 [28SE], H9172<bullet> [28SE]
Hudak, David C., E1492<bullet> [31JY]
Shepard, Alan B., Jr., E1430<bullet> [24JY]
Stokes, Representative, H6239 [23JY]