[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
ROHRABACHER, DANA (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R.
2183), H5832 [17JY], H6791 [30JY]
Puerto Rico: self-determination (H.R. 856), E269<bullet> [3MR]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6160 [22JY]
Sonny Bono funeral attendees, H18 [27JA]
Steven Schiff funeral attendees, H1721 [30MR]
Articles and editorials
Hmong Army Veterans Ask for U.S. Citizenship--Want To Take Exam With
Interpreters' Help, Ben Barber, Washington (DC) Times,
E2310<bullet> [12NO]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: establish cease fire and begin transition toward a
broad-based multiethnic government that observes international
norms of behavior, (see H. Con. Res. 218), H1550 [25MR]
Aircraft: treatment of certain aircraft as public aircraft, (see
H.R. 1521), H64 [27JA]
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed
consent, (see H.R. 4035), H7428 [7AU]
Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all
Wassenaar Arrangement countries, (see H.R. 4095), H4879 [19JN]
Azerbaijan: allocation of foreign aid, (see H.R. 2284), H755 [3MR]
Bilingual Education Act: repeal, (see H.R. 3720), H2317 [23AP]
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]
------ withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces, (see H. Con. Res. 227), H904
[5MR]
Budget: allow reductions in the discretionary spending limits to be
used to offset tax cuts, (see H.R. 3707), H3625 [20MY]
Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections, (see H. Res. 361),
H756 [3MR]
China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and
democracy, (see H. Con. Res. 301), H5859 [17JY]
------ participation in the World Health Organization, (see H. Con.
Res. 219), H497 [12FE]
------ participation in WHO, (see H.J. Res. 126), H6186 [22JY]
------ tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for
encouraging peace and stability in the region, (see H. Con. Res.
270), H2706 [30AP]
Clinton, President: reassert traditional U.S. opposition to
unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State, (see H. Con. Res.
345), H10353 [9OC]
----- reassert traditional U.S. opposition to unilateral declaration
of a Palestinian State, cosponsorship withdrawn, (see H. Con.
Res. 345), H11696 [20OC]
------ reimburse Federal Government for costs incurred by the Office
of Independent Counsel, (see H. Res. 532), H7617 [11SE]
Commission To Assess Weapons of Mass Destruction Domestic Response
Capabilities: establish, (see H.R. 3764), H3488 [19MY]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): undertake an inquiry into
whether grounds exist to impeach President Clinton, (see H. Res.
304), H65 [27JA]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem, (see H.R. 4455), H7585 [10SE]
------ provide that actions, including ones to recover damages,
resulting from a computer date failure shall be deemed to be
based solely in contract when certain conditions have been met,
(see H.R. 4240), H7585 [10SE]
Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and
Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish
support program for victims of torture, (see H.R. 3161), H447
[11FE]
Copyright Act: revise to conform to the digital era and advance
educational opportunities, (see H.R. 3048), H1445 [24MR]
Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other
individuals, (see H. Con. Res. 254), H2056 [1AP]
Dept. of Defense: procurement of domestic goods and services, (see
H. Con. Res. 266), H2814 [5MY]
Dept. of HHS: ensure individuals who undertake federally funded
research and development of drugs enter into pricing agreements,
(see H.R. 3758), H2605 [29AP]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and
establish a review board to monitor compliance, (see H.R. 3396),
H1445 [24MR]
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information leading to arrests
for terrorism, drug offenses, or serious violations of
international law relative to the former Yugoslavia, (see H.R.
4660), H9274 [1OC]
Dept. of the Treasury: restrict use of Exchange Stabilization Fund,
(see H.R. 3106), H63 [27JA]
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), H4567 [15JN]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: eliminate certain plumbing
supply regulations, (see H.R. 859), H64 [27JA]
European Union: unfair restriction on the importation of U.S. beef,
(see H. Con. Res. 212), H904 [5MR]
Evans, Dale: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R. 2752), H2706
[30AP]
Executive Office of the President: President Clinton's use of legal
staff for personal legal issues, (see H. Res. 397), H1549 [25MR]
Fair Housing Act: amend, (see H.R. 3206), H1159 [12MR]
Federal employees: allow use of medical savings accounts under
health benefits program, (see H.R. 3166), H385 [5FE]
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of
acupuncturist services, (see H.R. 1038), H3247 [13MY]
Food Quality Protection Act: congressional oversight of
implementation, (see H. Con. Res. 290), H9346 [2OC]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H2120 [21AP]
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]
Government: limit Federal authority to impose regulations on State
and local governments not provided under the Constitution, (see
H. Con. Res. 299), H5737 [16JY]
Human rights: trafficking of women and girls for forced
prostitution, (see H. Con. Res. 239), H2120 [21AP]
IMF: eliminate policy of providing de facto tax-free salaries to
certain employees, (see H.R. 3785), H3014 [7MY]
------ ensure transparency of operations, (see H.R. 3331), H1021
[10MR]
------ make Federal funding contingent upon certification that
eligible countries are cooperating with Presidential campaign
fundraising investigations and disclosure of entities benefiting
from such funds, (see H.R. 3242), H1112 [11MR]
------ prohibit funding until Iraq is expelled, (see H.R. 3599),
H2120 [21AP]
------ U.S. withdrawal, (see H.R. 3090), H62 [27JA]
Immigration: assessment of civil penalties against illegal aliens
and for persons smuggling aliens within the U.S., (see H.R.
4251), H5736 [16JY]
Indonesia: democracy efforts, (see H. Con. Res. 281), H3971 [22MY]
------ support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con. Res.
258), H2606 [29AP]
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), H3971
[22MY]
International relations: restitution and compensation for certain
confiscated properties in former Communist countries, (see H.
Res. 562), H9274 [1OC]
Iran: impose sanctions on efforts to acquire advance missile
technology and expedite the development of a missile defense
system for both U.S. and Israeli Armed Forces, (see H. Con. Res.
342), H10076 [8OC]
Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action,
(see H. Con. Res. 226), H677 [26FE]
------ development of weapons of mass destruction, (see H. Res.
519), H9275 [1OC]
------ material and unacceptable breach of international obligations
relative to weapons inspections, (see H. Con. Res. 340), H10076
[8OC]
------ prohibit use of Dept. of Defense appropriations for offensive
operations to force compliance with U.N. Security Council
resolutions, (see H.R. 3208), H579 [24FE]
Israel: independence anniversary, (see H.J. Res. 102), H692 [2MR]
Iwo Jima Memorial: prohibit the construction of any additional
monument, memorial, or structure, (see H.R. 2313), H579 [24FE]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. commitment to arrange
foreign assistance and construction of nuclear reactors relative
to threat to international peace and security, (see H. Con. Res.
341), H10076 [8OC]
Korea, Republic of: anniversary of relations with the U.S., (see H.
Res. 459), H4241 [5JN]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, (see H. Con. Res. 235),
H903 [5MR], (see H. Con. Res. 312), H6698 [29JY], (see H. Con.
Res. 315), H6999 [3AU], (see H. Con. Res. 313), H7000 [3AU]
------ presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, (see
H. Con. Res. 343), H10076 [8OC]
Library of Congress: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial,
(see H.R. 3790), H6880 [31JY]
Mauritania: human rights violations, (see H. Con. Res. 234), H2056
[1AP]
Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services, (see H.R. 1038),
H3247 [13MY]
Mexico: assistance to combat wildfires, (see H. Res. 469), H4549
[11JN]
------ renegotiation of extradition treaty so that the possibility
of capital punishment will not interfere with the extradition of
criminal suspects to the U.S., (see H. Res. 381), H904 [5MR]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, (see H. Con.
Res. 304), H6070 [21JY]
Monuments and memorials: authorize the establishment of a Cold War
memorial, (see H.R. 2885), H3972 [22MY]
Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State
emission standards, (see H.R. 8), H1699 [27MR]
National Guard: allow members to perform honor guard functions at
veterans' funerals, (see H.R. 1601), H64 [27JA]
Philippines: authorize the transfer of ownership of one the bells
taken from the the town of Balangiga to the people of the
Philippines, (see H. Res. 312), H851 [4MR]
------ commemorate independence anniversary and U.S. relations, (see
H. Res. 404), H1854 [31MR]
Rogers, Roy: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see H.R. 2752), H2706
[30AP]
Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium
in the Technology Transfer Center, (see H.R. 3731), H5493 [14JY]
Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age
individuals, (see H.R. 3912), H10011 [7OC]
States: establish notification procedures relative to release of
convicted sex offenders, (see H. Con. Res. 125), H851 [4MR]
Sudan: human rights violations, (see H. Con. Res. 234), H2056 [1AP]
Taxation: constitutional amendment relative to certain tax
limitations, (see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE]
------ designate renewal communities, (see H.R. 3865), H4712 [17JN]
------ elimination of estate and gift taxes, (see H.R. 3879), H4325
[9JN]
------ reduce the marriage penalty, encourage health coverage, allow
certain credits against the alternative minimum tax, increase
the Social Security earnings limitation, and extend certain
expiring provisions, (see H.R. 4542), H7583 [10SE]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see H.R. 3097), H447 [11FE]
------ treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to
charitable contributions, (see H.R. 2821), H498 [12FE]
------ treatment of Social Security benefits, (see H.R. 693), H6070
[21JY]
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]
U.N.: promote full equality for Israel, (see H.R. 3236), H5859
[17JY]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China, (see H. Res. 364),
H497 [12FE]
U.S. Navy Asiatic Fleet: appreciation to veterans for service, (see
H.J. Res. 100), H330 [4FE]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5859
[17JY]
Veterans: determination of active military service for certain
merchant mariners who served during World War II, (see H.R.
1126), H4880 [19JN]
Vietnam: prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank, (see H.R. 3159),
H329 [4FE]
World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty:
implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H1445 [24MR]
World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms
Treaty: implementation, (see H.R. 3048), H1445 [24MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
China, People's Republic of: encourage formation and protection of
the Chinese Democracy Party, (see H. Res. 570), H9345 [2OC]
Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in Cambodia, (see H. Res. 533), H7617 [11SE]
Political campaigns: partial removal of limitations on
contributions to candidates whose opponents exceed personal
contribution limitations, (see H.R. 3313), H754 [3MR]
U.N.: occupation of seat reserved for Burma by a representative of
the National League for Democracy, (see H. Res. 603), H11023
[15OC]
Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration, (see H.J. Res. 120), H4165 [4JN]
------ prohibit assistance by OPIC or Eximbank, (see H.R. 3105), H63
[27JA]
------ prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade
treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance
programs, (see H.R. 3158), H329 [4FE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H4551 [15JN]
Remarks
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations and
rescissions (H.R. 3579), consideration of conference report (H.
Res. 416), H2673 [30AP]
----- making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions
(H.R. 3579), motion to instruct conferees, H2290 [23AP]
Armed Forces: support while carrying out missions in and around the
Persian Gulf region (H. Res. 612), H11739 [17DE]
Asia: democracy efforts, H7556 [10SE]
Azerbaijan: prohibit allocation of foreign aid relative to blockade
of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh, H7990 [17SE]
Baltic States: support people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania,
and condemn the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression (H. Con. Res.
320), H10273 [9OC]
Black History Month: observance, H431 [11FE], H432 [11FE]
Bono, Sonny: tribute (H. Res. 338), H12 [27JA]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con.
Res. 227), H1271 [18MR]
Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial
census, H4574 [16JN]
China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, H4541 [11JN]
------ most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res. 121), H6084 [22JY]
------ transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology, H3000-H3004
[7MY], H4310-H4316 [9JN], H7421-H7426 [7AU]
------ transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology,
E1801<bullet> [24SE]
------ U.S. policy, H2699-H2704 [30AP], H3000-H3004 [7MY], H3360
[18MY], H3361 [18MY], H3558 [20MY], H4310-H4310 [9JN],
H7421-H7426 [7AU]
China, Republic of: affirm U.S. commitment to security and
democracy (H. Con. Res. 301), H5889 [20JY]
------ participation in the World Health Organization (H. Con. Res.
334), H10264 [9OC]
------ tribute to efforts relative to Asian financial crisis and for
encouraging peace and stability in the region (H. Con. Res.
270), H4282 [9JN]
------ U.S. policy, E308<bullet> [5MR]
Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements
for Hmong refugees (H.R. 371), E2310<bullet> [12NO]
Clinton, President: congressional response to charges of perjury,
obstruction of justice, and improper sexual conduct, H7905
[16SE], H7907 [16SE], H7908 [16SE], H7909 [16SE], H7910 [16SE]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11921 [18DE]
------ independent counsel investigation of charges of perjury and
obstruction of justice relative to alleged improper sexual
conduct, H2699 [30AP]
------ reconsider decision to be formally received in Tiananmen
Square during visit to the People's Republic of China (H. Con.
Res. 285), H4120 [4JN], H4541 [11JN]
------ visit to the People's Republic of China, H4565 [15JN], H4574
[16JN]
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): granting of
immunity relative to investigation of Federal election campaign
fundraising and expenditure practices (H. Res. 440), H3457
[19MY]
Committee on House Oversight (House): investigation of voter
irregularities in California's 46th Congressional District (H.
Res. 355), H456 [12FE]
Cuba: assessment of threat to U.S. security, H1531 [25MR], H1532
[25MR], H1534 [25MR]
------ U.S. policy, H1694 [27MR], H1695 [27MR], H1697 [27MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
H3558 [20MY]
------ authorizing appropriations for military activities and
prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616), conference report,
E1801<bullet> [24SE]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees,
including any appointed independent counsel, and establish a
review board to monitor compliance, H7231 [5AU], H7239 [5AU],
H7241 [5AU]
------ establish standards of conduct for employees and establish a
review board to monitor compliance, H7231 [5AU], H7239 [5AU],
H7241 [5AU]
Dept. of the Interior: Urban Park Recreation and Recovery Program
funding, H6024 [21JY], H6025 [21JY]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H6024 [21JY], H6025 [21JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: require congressional approval for certain
uses of Exchange Stabilization Fund, H5704 [16JY]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4104), H5704 [16JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7231 [5AU], H7239
[5AU], H7241 [5AU], H7243 [5AU], H7256 [5AU]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H6274 [23JY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4194), consideration of
conference report (H. Res. 574), H9609 [6OC]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H2699 [30AP]
Executive Office of the President: repeal Executive Order on equal
employment opportunity relative to sexual orientation, H7256
[5AU]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7990 [17SE]
Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, H9350
[5OC]
Foreign trade: establish negotiating objectives and fast-track
procedures for future trade agreements (H.R. 2621),
consideration (H. Res. 553), H8760 [25SE]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J.
Res. 78), consideration (H. Res. 453), H4075 [4JN], H4076 [4JN]
Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in Cambodia (H. Res. 533), H10451 [10OC], E1704<bullet>
[11SE]
IMF: funding, H2290 [23AP]
Immigration: increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers
and protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736), H8587
[24SE]
----- increase number of temporary visas for skilled workers and
protect similarly qualified U.S. workers (H.R. 3736),
consideration (H. Res. 513), H8574 [24SE]
Iraq: military response to material and unacceptable breach of
international obligations relative to weapons inspections,
H11739 [17DE]
------ support transition to democracy (H.R. 4655), H9490 [5OC],
H9491 [5OC]
------ U.S. policy, H492 [12FE], H493 [12FE]
Motor vehicles: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to State
emission standards (H.R. 8), H5900 [20JY]
Nagorno-Karabagh: U.S. role in negotiation of territorial conflict
between Armenia and Azerbaijan, H7990 [17SE]
Native Americans: tribute to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw
Indians, H7699 [15SE]
Panama: attempt to amend Constitution to eliminate Presidential
term limits, E1602<bullet> [7AU]
Parliamentary inquiry, H7230 [5AU]
Philippines: commemorate independence anniversary and U.S.
relations (H. Res. 404), H4275 [9JN], H4278 [9JN]
------ military buildup by People's Republic of China in Spratley
Islands, H4278 [9JN]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R.
2183), H5939 [20JY], H6792 [30JY], H6793 [30JY]
------ investigate campaign fundraising practices relative to
transfer of strategic nuclear missile technology to People's
Republic of China, H3360 [18MY], H3361 [18MY], H3372 [19MY],
H3457 [19MY], H3558 [20MY]
------ partial removal of limitations on contributions to candidates
whose opponents use large amounts of personal funds, H6792
[30JY], H6793 [30JY]
------ require worker approval for use of labor organization dues
and fees for political activities (H.R. 2608), H1749 [30MR]
Political ethics: disclosure of personal information about
individuals associated with investigations of President Clinton,
H7905 [16SE], H7907 [16SE], H7908 [16SE], H7909 [16SE], H7910
[16SE], H7929 [17SE]
Puerto Rico: declare English as official language upon accession to
statehood, H769 [4MR], H801 [4MR]
------ self-determination (H.R. 856), H801 [4MR], E269<bullet> [3MR]
------ self-determination (H.R. 856), consideration (H. Res. 376),
H769 [4MR]
Qureshey, Safi: Muslim Achievement Award recipient, E2114<bullet>
[13OC]
Roosevelt, Theodore: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (H.R.
2263), H10125 [8OC]
Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space
industry (H.R. 1702), Senate amendment (H. Res. 572), H9494
[5OC], H9498 [5OC], H9499 [5OC], H9500 [5OC], H9501 [5OC]
------ role in national security, E179<bullet> [12FE]
------ space station program funding, H2673 [30AP], H6274 [23JY]
Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority
on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 111),
H2139 [22AP]
Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration (H.J. Res. 120), H6768 [30JY], H6769 [30JY], H6778
[30JY], E1050<bullet> [5JN]
------ prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade
treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance
programs (H.R. 3158), E1050<bullet> [5JN]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Hmong and Lao veterans,
E2310<bullet> [12NO]
Voting: require proof of citizenship and Social Security number to
register and repeal mandate that States provide mail voter
registration, H5939 [20JY]
Wilderness Conservancy (organization): tribute, E153<bullet> [11FE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H437 [11FE], H493 [12FE], H2235 [22AP],
H4546 [11JN], H7582 [10SE]
Tributes
Chen, Stephen, E101<bullet> [4FE]
Heimgartner, Larry W., E1712<bullet> [14SE]
Riggs, Representative, H11009 [15OC]
Solomon, Representative, H9609 [6OC]