[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
SENSENBRENNER, F. JAMES, JR. (a Representative from Wisconsin)
Amendments
Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), H1447 [24MR], H1466
[25MR]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 4569), H7921 [16SE]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2400, Building Efficient Surface Transportation and
Equity Act, H2296 [23AP]
------ H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6160 [22JY]
Steven Schiff funeral attendees, H1721 [30MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed
consent, (see H.R. 4035), H7584 [10SE]
Bankruptcy: reform laws, (see H.R. 3150), H2120 [21AP]
Bilingual Education Act: repeal, (see H.R. 3720), H4880 [19JN]
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]
Budget: provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed
rescissions of budget authority, (see H.R. 4174), H6880 [31JY]
CERCLA: Superfund Program reauthorization and reform, (see H.R.
2727), H2056 [1AP]
Children and youth: ensure parental access to educational
information and curriculum, (see H.R. 3189), H1112 [11MR]
------ State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek
family planning services from federally-funded clinics, (see
H.R. 3229), H2120 [21AP]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information
relative to the year 2000 problem, (see H.R. 4355), H6819 [30JY]
Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling
disputes, (see H.R. 2882), H7915 [16SE]
Courts: enlarge jurisdiction of Federal courts relative to class
action lawsuits, (see H.R. 3789), H4241 [5JN]
------ establish legal standards and procedures for the fair,
prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos
exposure personal injury claims, (see H.R. 3905), H5957 [20JY]
Crime: prohibit convicted felons from collecting damages for
injuries suffered during the commission of a crime, (see H.R.
4446), H7411 [6AU]
------ prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws
requiring parental notification of abortions, (see H.R. 3682),
H2054 [1AP]
Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of
drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia, (see
H.R. 4006), H7415 [6AU]
Dept. of HHS: delay effective date of the final rule relative to
the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, (see H.R.
3584), H2814 [5MY]
Dept. of Justice: clarify method for filling vacancies subject to
Senate confirmation, (see H.R. 3420), H1020 [10MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish certain presumptions of
service connection for Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, (see H.R.
4036), H7584 [10SE]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial
of birth, (see H.R. 678), H3014 [7MY]
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]
------ spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on
children's classrooms, (see H.R. 3248), H577 [24FE]
Families and domestic relations: provide equitable child care
relief for stay at-home parents, (see H. Con. Res. 202), H448
[11FE]
FDA: proposal to designate the use of chlorofluorocarbons in
metered-dose inhalers as nonessential, (see H.R. 2968), H2056
[1AP]
Federal employees: allow use of medical savings accounts under
health benefits program, (see H.R. 3166), H579 [24FE]
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: restore the stenographic
preference for recording depositions, (see H.R. 4221), H5593
[15JY]
Firearms: 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), H6186 [22JY]
------ require check for restraining orders before the transfer of a
handgun by a firearms dealer, (see H.R. 2774), H330 [4FE]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H1335 [19MR]
Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty, (see H.R. 4019),
H6282 [23JY]
Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Saratoga, NY:
designate, (see H.R. 4385), H6999 [3AU]
Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional
deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, (see
H.R. 3534), H2931 [6MY]
------ require reasonable notice to businesses of changes made to
regulations imposed by Federal agencies, (see H.R. 4049), H4549
[11JN]
Health: limit medical malpractice claims, (see H.R. 3535), H2056
[1AP]
Iraq: congressional authorization of offensive military action,
(see H. Con. Res. 226), H677 [26FE]
Lewis and Clark expedition: mint coins in commemoration of
bicentennial, (see H.R. 1560), H7178 [4AU]
Sandia National Laboratories: designate the Steve Schiff Auditorium
in the Technology Transfer Center, (see H.R. 3731), H2318 [23AP]
Small business: protection from litigation excesses, (see H.R.
3382), H903 [5MR]
Taxation: 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]
------ determination of employment status, (see H.R. 3722), H2317
[23AP]
------ elimination of estate and gift taxes, (see H.R. 3879), H4479
[10JN]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see H.R. 3097), H62 [27JA]
------ treatment of individual investment accounts, (see H.R. 3497),
H1298 [18MR]
Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned
inventions, (see H.R. 2544), H5297 [24JN]
Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a
signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto
Protocol, (see H.R. 3807), H3312 [14MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Copyrights: extend the term and provide for a music licensing
exemption, (see H.R. 4712), H10010 [7OC]
Fastener Quality Act: coverage of certain aircraft fasteners, (see
H.R. 3824), H3024 [11MY]
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), H4479 [10JN]
Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations, (see
H.R. 3332), H850 [4MR]
------ require report by advisory committee on development and
implementation, (see H.R. 3332), H850 [4MR]
Space policy: encourage the development of a commercial space
industry (H.R. 1702), Senate amendment, (see H. Res. 572), H9536
[5OC]
------ uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for
space station development, (see H.R. 4820), H10832 [13OC]
``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use
as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding,
(see H. Res. 578), H10011 [7OC]
Wisconsin: commemorate sesquicentennial of statehood, (see H. Con.
Res. 223), H578 [24FE]
Bills and resolutions relative to
Clinton, President: House of Representatives' appointment and
authorization of managers for impeachment trial, (see H. Res.
614), H12047 [19DE]
Financial statements
Personal, E835<bullet> [12MY]
Letters
Copyright Term Extension Act: by, H9949 [7OC]
------ Representative Coble, H9949 [7OC]
Coverage of certain aircraft fasteners under the Fastener Quality
Act: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House),
H4586 [16JN]
----- Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure (House), H4587 [16JN]
----- by, Committee on Science (House), H4587 [16JN]
Extend certain Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Energy
Conservation and Production Act programs: by, H9098 [28SE]
FAA research, engineering, and development programs authorization:
by, H193 [3FE]
Next Generation Internet Research Act: by, H7646 [14SE]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5015<bullet> [23JN]
Armed Forces: prohibit any procurement, training, or operations and
maintenance restrictions relative to Kyoto Protocol, H3576
[20MY]
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), H6478<bullet> [27JY]
Clinton, President: censure, H12032 [19DE], H12034 [19DE]
------ Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether
grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), H10017 [8OC], H11828
[18DE] Committee on the Judiciary (House) inquiry into whether
grounds exist to impeach (H. Res. 581), motion to recommit,
H10118 [8OC]
------ impeachment (H. Res. 611), H11776 [18DE], H11781 [18DE],
H11792 [18DE], H11828 [18DE], H11850 [18DE], H11856 [18DE],
H11857 [18DE], H11904 [18DE], H12032 [19DE], H12034 [19DE]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): deliberative review and release
of independent counsel report on investigation of President
Clinton relative to perjury, obstruction of justice, and
improper sexual conduct (H. Res. 525), H7599 [11SE], H11828
[18DE]
Copyrights: duration of protection (H.R. 2589), H1459 [25MR], H1467
[25MR], H1468 [25MR], H1470 [25MR], H1471 [25MR], H1475 [25MR],
H1478 [25MR], H1479 [25MR]
------ duration of protection (H.R. 2589), consideration (H. Res.
390), H1457 [25MR]
------ duration of protection (S. 505), H9946 [7OC], H9949 [7OC]
------ reform music licensing practices and fees, H1459 [25MR],
H1467 [25MR], H1468 [25MR], H1470 [25MR], H1471 [25MR], H1475
[25MR], H1478 [25MR], H1479 [25MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend time period for rulemaking on milk
marketing orders system, H5015<bullet> [23JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
H3576 [20MY]
Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for civilian research,
development, demonstration, and commercial application
activities (H.R. 1277), H5992<bullet> [21JY]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4193), H5992<bullet> [21JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H7174<bullet>
[4AU]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies:
making appropriations (H.R. 4194), H6265 [23JY]
Domantay, Margarito: relief (H.R. 375), H4576 [16JN]
FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs
(H.R. 1271), H191 [3FE]
Fastener Quality Act: coverage of certain aircraft fasteners (H.R.
3824), H4585 [16JN], H4586 [16JN], H7297 [6AU]
House of Representatives: legislative program, H7698 [15SE]
Kadiri, Nuratu O.A.: relief (H.R. 1949), H4576 [16JN]
McGregor, Belinda: relief (S. 1304), H7006 [4AU], H9594 [6OC]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: prohibit use of
Federal funds to lobby State or local governments, E688<bullet>
[28AP]
------ reauthorization (H.R. 2691), E688<bullet> [28AP]
National Science and Technology Week: observance, E681<bullet>
[28AP]
National Sea Grant College Program: reauthorization (S. 927),
E187<bullet> [12FE]
Next Generation Internet Program: authorizing appropriations (H.R.
3332), H7643 [14SE], H7645 [14SE]
------ require report by advisory committee on development and
implementation (H.R. 3332), H7643 [14SE], H7645 [14SE]
NIST: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1274), H10733<bullet> [13OC]
Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: repeal, H5015<bullet> [23JN]
NSF: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1273), H5417 [14JY], H5420
[14JY]
Parliamentary inquiry, H11780 [18DE], H11792 [18DE], H11832 [18DE]
Space policy: space station program funding, H6265 [23JY]
------ uphold accountability of certain parties responsible for
space station development (H.R. 4820), E2131<bullet> [13OC]
Technology: improve and expedite licensing of federally owned
inventions (H.R. 2544), H5424 [14JY], H5425 [14JY]
Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a
signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto
Protocol, H1239 [18MR]
``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy'': use
as framework for future deliberations on science policy funding
(H. Res. 578), H10149 [8OC], H10154 [8OC]
Remarks in House relative to
Clinton, President: House of Representatives' appointment and
authorization of managers for impeachment trial (H. Res. 614),
H12042 [19DE], H12043 [19DE]
Leave of absence: granted, H4477 [10JN]
Reports filed
Commission on the Advancement of Women in Science, Engineering, and
Technology Development Establishment: Committee on Science
(House) (H.R. 3007) (H. Rept. 105-562), H4054 [3JN]
Fastener Quality Act Coverage of Certain Aircraft Fasteners:
Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 105-574),
H4324 [9JN]
Technology Transfer Commercialization Act: Committee on Science
(House) (H.R. 2544) (H. Rept. 105-620), H5491 [14JY]
Statements
Use ``Unlocking Our Future--Toward a New National Science Policy''
as Framework for Future Deliberations on Science Policy Funding:
Neal Lane, H10150 [8OC]
----- Rita Colwell, H10150 [8OC]
Texts of
H. Res. 614, House of Representatives' appointment and authorization
of managers for impeachment trial of President Clinton, H12043
[19DE]
Tributes
Dellums, Representative, H212<bullet> [3FE]
McDade, Representative, E1920<bullet> [6OC]
Shepard, Alan B., Jr., E1419<bullet> [24JY]
Solomon, Representative, E2032<bullet> [10OC]