[Congressional Record Index (1998)]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Amendments
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4104), H5719 [16JY], H5952 [20JY]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture (H.R. 4309), H7663 [14SE]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3616, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6160 [22JY]
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]
Africa: promote independent radio broadcasting, (see H. Res. 415),
H2605 [29AP]
Agriculture: require labeling of country of origin of imported
perishable agricultural commodities, (see H.R. 1232), H7803
[15SE]
Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility
requirements for interment, (see H.R. 3211), H1112 [11MR]
Arms sales: establish international code of conduct with all
Wassenaar Arrangement countries, (see H.R. 4095), H4879 [19JN]
Bankruptcy: reform system to become a needs-based system, (see H.R.
2500), H851 [4MR]
Cambodia: call for free and impartial elections, (see H. Res. 361),
H1237 [17MR]
Children and youth: ensure parental access to educational
information and curriculum, (see H.R. 3189), H4165 [4JN]
------ international cooperation in cases involving the illegal
abduction of a child by a noncustodial parent, (see H. Con. Res.
224), H7585 [10SE]
------ parental notification and State criminal reporting
requirements for minors who seek family planning services from
federally-funded clinics, (see H.R. 3230), H909 [9MR]
------ prohibit sale of personal information without parental
consent, (see H.R. 1972), H2236 [22AP]
------ State criminal reporting requirements for minors who seek
family planning services from federally-funded clinics, (see
H.R. 3229), H909 [9MR]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions,
(see H.R. 23), H6820 [30JY]
Colleges and universities: adopt licensing codes of conduct against
merchandise produced under sweatshop and child labor conditions,
(see H.R. 3755), H2605 [29AP]
Contraceptives: establish restrictions on provision to minors
through certain family planning projects, (see H.R. 4721),
H10011 [7OC]
Courts: moratorium on certain class action lawsuits, (see H.R.
1283), H578 [24FE]
Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights,
(see H.J. Res. 71), H2120 [21AP]
------ implement constitutional amendment on protection of victims'
rights, (see H.R. 1322), H2119 [21AP]
------ prohibit all private possession of child pornography, (see
H.R. 3185), H445 [11FE]
------ prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws
requiring parental notification of abortions, (see H.R. 3682),
H2054 [1AP]
Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other
individuals, (see H. Con. Res. 254), H2237 [22AP]
Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate, (see H.R. 4757),
H10352 [9OC]
Death and dying: clarify Federal laws relative to dispensing of
drugs intended for use for assisted suicide or euthanasia, (see
H.R. 4006), H4629 [16JN]
------ recognize suicide as a national problem, (see H. Res. 212),
H2932 [6MY]
Dept. of HHS: delay effective date of the final rule relative to
the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, (see H.R.
3584), H2237 [22AP]
------ disapprove rule submitted on surety bond requirements for
home health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid, (see
H.J. Res. 123), H5494 [14JY]
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),
H4962 [22JN]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards of conduct for employees and
establish a review board to monitor compliance, (see H.R. 3396),
H2931 [6MY]
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 Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4328), corrections in enrollment of conference report,
(see H. Con. Res. 354), H11705 [21OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allocation of substantial tobacco
industry settlement funds for veterans programs, (see H. Con.
Res. 249), H1444 [24MR]
------ 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), H4241 [5JN]
------ guarantee loans to provide multifamily transitional housing
for homeless veterans, (see H.R. 3039), H241 [3FE]
------ payment of benefits for smoking-related illnesses caused by
nicotine dependence developed during service, (see H.R. 3948),
H3970 [22MY]
------ provide a cost-of-living adjustment in compensation rates
paid to veterans with service-connected disabilities and make
various improvements in education, housing, and cemetery
programs, (see H.R. 4110), H5297 [24JN]
------ require notification and allow local law enforcement agencies
to investigate crimes and search for missing patients at VA
medical facilities, (see H.R. 4609), H9346 [2OC]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy, (see H. Res. 423), H3014
[7MY]
Ecology and environment: facilitate protection of tropical forests
through debt reduction with developing countries with tropical
forests, (see H.R. 2870), H851 [4MR]
Education: spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars
on children's classrooms, (see H.R. 3248), H3744 [21MY]
Ford, Gerald R. and Betty: award Congressional Gold Medal, (see
H.R. 3506), H3014 [7MY]
Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to
certain countries, (see H.R. 4545), H7584 [10SE]
Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional
deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates, (see
H.R. 3534), H2424 [28AP]
Guatemala: investigation of murder of Juan Gerardi and
implementation of peace accords, (see H. Res. 421), H2931 [6MY]
Health: importance of mammograms and biopsies in the prevention of
breast cancer, (see H. Res. 565), H9274 [1OC]
------ liability protection for suppliers of raw material and
component parts to medical device manufacturers, (see H.R. 872),
H2423 [28AP]
------ limit medical malpractice claims, (see H.R. 3535), H2120
[21AP]
Immigration: adjust status of certain Haitian refugees, (see H.R.
3049), H1777 [30MR]
------ eliminate restrictions which render alien battered spouses
and their children ineligible to apply for adjustments,
suspensions, or cancellation of deportation, (see H.R. 4291),
H6070 [21JY]
Indonesia: democracy efforts, (see H. Con. Res. 281), H3971 [22MY]
------ prohibit transfer of military equipment and supplies,
helicopters, and ammunition relative to free elections and human
rights conditions, (see H.R. 3918), H3624 [20MY]
------ support for peace process in East Timor, (see H. Con. Res.
258), H2055 [1AP]
Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under
health plans, (see H.R. 815), H1299 [18MR]
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]
Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for
disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland, (see H.R. 4293), H6187 [22JY]
James T. Leonard, Sr., Post Office, Garwood, NJ: designate, (see
H.R. 3810), H4880 [19JN]
Kosovo: human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination, (see H. Con. Res. 235),
H903 [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), H6820 [30JY]
Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services
for certain women screened under federally funded programs, (see
H.R. 3779), H3014 [7MY]
Medicare: coverage of adult day care services, (see H.R. 4403),
H9275 [1OC]
------ delay implementation of interim payment system to home health
agencies for home health services, (see H.R. 3108), H63 [27JA],
(see H.R. 3567), H1642 [26MR]
------ demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients
enrolled in certain clinical trials, (see H.R. 1628), H9345
[2OC]
------ payment for insulin pumps, (see H.R. 3814), H10011 [7OC]
------ requirements relative to anesthesia services, (see H.R.
3629), H4241 [5JN]
Members of Congress: follow the examples of self-sacrifice and
devotion to character displayed by Jacob J. Chestnut and John M.
Gibson of the Capitol Police, (see H. Con. Res. 317), H7915
[16SE]
National Commission on Terrorism: establish, (see H.R. 4536), H7803
[15SE]
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: anniversary, (see H.
Con. Res. 274), H8084 [18SE]
Navy: repeal law preventing donation of remaining Iowa-class
battleships listed on the Naval Vessel Register, (see H.R.
3233), H496 [12FE]
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: provide
certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of
status, (see H.R. 3553), H7494 [9SE]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize, (see H.R. 4344), H6697 [29JY]
Pacific Island nations: importance of diplomatic relations, (see H.
Res. 505), H5956 [20JY]
Pat King Post Office Building, Long Branch, NJ: designate, (see
H.R. 3612), H6880 [31JY]
Pensions: waive limit on benefits from multiemployer plans, (see
H.R. 3632), H3625 [20MY]
Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer
education programs, (see H.R. 3610), H4550 [11JN]
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), H2120 [21AP]
------ commemorate independence anniversary and U.S. relations, (see
H. Res. 404), H1854 [31MR]
Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring VFW
anniversary, (see H. Con. Res. 203), H4629 [16JN]
Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that
protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing
need for animal testing, (see H.R. 3946), H3970 [22MY]
Rural areas: pilot program to facilitate the protection and
preservation of remaining open space and farmland in the mid-
Atlantic States, (see H.R. 3566), H3488 [19MY]
Science: prohibit cloning of humans, (see H.R. 923), H6070 [21JY]
------ prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research, (see
H.R. 922), H6070 [21JY]
Securities: limit the conduct of securities class actions under
State law, (see H.R. 1689), H3105 [12MY]
Small business: protection from litigation excesses, (see H.R.
3382), H903 [5MR]
Social Security: payment for certain hospital discharges to post-
acute care, (see H.R. 2908), H7415 [6AU]
States: penalties for releasing individuals convicted of violent
crimes involving children, (see H.R. 4258), H5737 [16JY]
------ permit funding of prescription drugs for minors relative to
parental consent, (see H.R. 2941), H851 [4MR]
Taxation: allow nonitemizers a deduction for a portion of their
charitable contributions, (see H.R. 2499), H5405 [25JN]
------ constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations,
(see H.J. Res. 111), H677 [26FE]
------ designate renewal communities, (see H.R. 3865), H7178 [4AU]
------ increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in
each State and index amounts for inflation, (see H.R. 2990),
H2331 [27AP]
------ increase State cap on private activity bonds, (see H.R. 979),
H1299 [18MR]
------ reduce the per dose tax on vaccines, (see H.R. 3217), H11696
[20OC]
------ terminate Internal Revenue Code, (see H.R. 3097), H447 [11FE]
Toms River, NJ: tribute to the Toms River East American Little
League team, (see H. Res. 524), H7494 [9SE]
Treaties and agreements: provide for a judicial and administrative
remedy for disputes arising under certain agreements with
foreign entities, (see H.R. 3578), H1699 [27MR]
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: determine validity of certain land
claims involving the descendants of persons who were Mexican
citizens, (see H.R. 2538), H631 [25FE]
U.N.: occupation of seat reserved for Burma by a representative of
the National League for Democracy, (see H. Res. 603), H11696
[20OC]
------ promote full equality for Israel, (see H.R. 3236), H2056
[1AP]
Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as
soldiers, (see H. Con. Res. 309), H6453 [24JY]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, (see H. Con. Res. 295), H7585
[10SE]
Veterans: expand list of diseases presumed to be service connected
with respect to radiation-exposed veterans, (see H.R. 4368),
H8627 [24SE]
------ extend priority health care to those who received
nasopharyngeal radium irradiation treatments while in the Armed
Forces, (see H.R. 4367), H7290 [5AU]
------ improve access to health care services for certain Medicare-
eligible veterans, (see H.R. 3828), H3104 [12MY]
------ permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with
service-connected disability benefits, (see H.R. 44), H1643
[26MR]
------ repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving
spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset, (see H.R.
165), H2706 [30AP]
------ termination of certain contributions to the Survivor Benefit
Plan, (see H.R. 3107), H241 [3FE]
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. 3159),
H1337 [19MR]
------ prohibit waivers of prohibitions on nondiscriminatory trade
treatment, commercial agreements, and certain assistance
programs, (see H.R. 3158), H755 [3MR]
Water pollution: estuary conservation and management programs
funding, (see H.R. 2670), H7428 [7AU]
Weapons: ensure that any national missile defense program protects
Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and commonwealths, (see H.
Con. Res. 278), H3488 [19MY]
World War II: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and
restitution of individual and communal property, (see H. Res.
557), H9178 [28SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation
status, (see H. Con. Res. 237), H904 [5MR]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and
research of autism and related developmental diseases to
implement effective treatment and prevention strategies, (see
H.R. 4725), H10011 [7OC]
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), H329
[4FE]
----- implementation, (see H.R. 4308), H6186 [22JY]
Diseases: increase research, treatment, and public education of
Lyme disease, (see H.R. 3795), H2813 [5MY]
Federal aid programs: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on
additional children relative to the temporary assistance to
needy families program, (see H.R. 4066), H4628 [16JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries
ineligible for international military education and training
assistance, (see H.R. 4874), H11705 [21OC]
Foreign policy: support developmental alternatives for child labor,
(see H.R. 4506), H7414 [6AU]
Government: require reports on travel of executive branch officers
and employees to international conferences, (see H.R. 4805),
H10560 [11OC]
Housing: provide an exemption for restrictions on the occupancy of
group homes by persons convicted of certain crimes, (see H.R.
4827), H10832 [13OC]
International relations: restitution and compensation for certain
confiscated properties in former Communist countries, (see H.
Res. 562), H9274 [1OC]
Kosovo: NATO military intervention relative to human rights
violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police, (see H.
Res. 561), H9274 [1OC]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, (see H. Con.
Res. 304), H6070 [21JY]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture, (see H.R. 4309), H6186 [22JY]
Taxation: permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for
medical expenses of certain older relatives, (see H.R. 4349),
H6697 [29JY]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China, (see H. Res. 364),
H497 [12FE]
World War II: commend veterans who fought in the Battle of the
Bulge, (see H.J. Res. 132), H10076 [8OC]
Conference reports
Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (H.R. 1757), H956-H1008
[10MR]
Excerpts
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights non-
discrimination clause, H10726 [13OC]
International property laws and agreements, H10726 [13OC]
U.N. Human Rights Committee decisions concerning citizenship and
residency requirements in property restitution laws, H10726
[13OC]
Letters
Azerbaijan elections: Commission on Security and Cooperation in
Europe congressional delegation, E1713<bullet> [14SE]
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe funding: Union of
Councils for Soviet Jews, E398<bullet> [17MR]
Papers
U.N. Commission on Human Rights Resolution Relative to Human Rights
in the People's Republic of China: Human Rights Watch
(organization), H1183-H1187 [17MR]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1122), motion to
discharge Committee on the Judiciary (House) from consideration
of veto, H6196 [23JY]
Africa: bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania (H. Res.
523), H10457 [10OC]
------ promote independent radio broadcasting (H. Res. 415), H7657
[14SE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs:
making appropriations (H.R. 4101), H5095 [24JN], H5198<bullet>
[24JN]
AID: Andrei Sakharov Museum and Public Center funding,
E1859<bullet> [1OC]
Armed Forces: funding of abortions for military personnel and
dependents at overseas military medical facilities, H3572 [20MY]
Azerbaijan: elections, E1713<bullet> [14SE]
Belarus: human rights violations relative to most-favored-nation
status (H. Con. Res. 237), E312<bullet> [5MR]
Belgium: human rights violations, E883<bullet> [19MY]
Birdal, Akin: shooting of human rights activist in Ankara, Turkey,
E824<bullet> [12MY]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces (H. Con.
Res. 227), H1277<bullet> [18MR]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and
research of autism and related developmental diseases to
implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (H.R.
4725), E1942<bullet> [8OC]
China, People's Republic of: most-favored-nation status (H.J. Res.
121), H6088 [22JY]
Clinton, President: reconsider decision to be formally received in
Tiananmen Square during visit to the People's Republic of China
(H. Con. Res. 285), H4116 [4JN]
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: funding,
E398<bullet> [17MR]
------ religious liberty in Central Asia, E1963<bullet> [8OC]
Correctional institutions: prohibit Federal funding for abortions
except in cases of life endangering conditions or rape, H7144
[4AU]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State
laws requiring parental notification of abortions (H.R. 3682),
H4825 [18JN], H5527 [15JY]
Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other
individuals (H. Con. Res. 254), H7654 [14SE]
------ TV Marti funding, H7113 [4AU]
Czech Republic: treatment of racial minorities, E968<bullet> [22MY]
Dante B. Fascell North-South Center: designate (H.R. 4757),
E2234<bullet> [19OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military
activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 3616),
H3572 [20MY]
------ Lyme disease research funding, H5227 [24JN]
------ making appropriations for military construction, family
housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059), H4905
[22JN] making appropriations for military construction, family
housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4059),
conference report, E1482<bullet> [30JY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4103), H5227 [24JN], H5251 [24JN]
------ prohibit funding of contracts with Chinese companies, H5251
[24JN]
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 (H.R. 4660),
H10168 [8OC], E1965<bullet> [8OC]
Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations and
consolidating certain agencies (H.R. 1757), conference report,
H1589 [26MR], H1593 [26MR], H1596<bullet> [26MR]
----- authorizing appropriations and consolidating certain agencies
(H.R. 1757), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 385),
H1582 [26MR], H1583 [26MR]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the
President, and independent agencies: making appropriations
(H.R. 4104), H5676 [16JY], H5680 [16JY], H5682 [16JY], H5683
[16JY], H5695 [16JY], H5696 [16JY], H5719 [16JY], H5720 [16JY],
H5952 [20JY], H5953 [20JY]
------ making appropriations (H.R. 4104), conference report, H9929
[7OC]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related
agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4276), H6972<bullet>
[3AU], H7113 [4AU], H7144 [4AU]
Diseases: increase research, treatment, and public education of
Lyme disease (H.R. 3795), E764<bullet> [5MY]
District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 4380), H7354
[6AU]
------ use of non-Federal funds for abortions, H7354 [6AU]
FDA: prohibit funding for research, development, and approval of
any drug for chemical inducement of abortion, H5095 [24JN]
Federal aid programs: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on
additional children relative to the temporary assistance to
needy families program (H.R. 4066), E1142<bullet> [16JN]
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of
abortifacients, H5719 [16JY], H5720 [16JY]
------ coverage of abortion procedures, H5676 [16JY], H5680 [16JY],
H5682 [16JY], H5683 [16JY], H5952 [20JY], H5953 [20JY]
------ coverage of contraceptives under any plan providing
prescription drug coverage, H5680 [16JY], H5682 [16JY], H5683
[16JY], H5695 [16JY], H5696 [16JY]
------ coverage of contraceptives under any plan providing
prescription drug coverage, H9929 [7OC]
Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions
relative to abortion, H1589 [26MR], H1593 [26MR]
------ international family planning programs restrictions relative
to abortion, H8003 [17SE]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making
appropriations (H.R. 4569), H8003 [17SE]
----- making appropriations (H.R. 4569), consideration (H. Res.
542), H7942 [17SE], H7943 [17SE], H7944 [17SE]
Foreign policy: support developmental alternatives for child labor
(H.R. 4506), H10164 [8OC]
Government: require reports on travel of executive branch officers
and employees to international conferences (H.R. 4805), H10723
[13OC], H10724 [13OC]
Human rights: anniversary of the signing of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (H. Con. Res. 185), H7661 [14SE]
Hun Sen: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in Cambodia (H. Res. 533), H10452 [10OC]
International relations: restitution and compensation for certain
confiscated properties in former Communist countries (H. Res.
562), H10725 [13OC], H10728 [13OC]
Iran: human rights violations of Bahais, E1627<bullet> [7AU]
Ireland: establish a cultural and training program for
disadvantaged individuals from Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland (H.R. 4293), H10006<bullet> [7OC]
IRS: restructure and reform (H.R. 2676), conference report,
H5367<bullet> [25JN]
Kosovo: civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians,
E1765<bullet> [18SE]
------ human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian
police relative to self-determination (H. Con. Res. 235), H1204
[17MR]
Little League Baseball, Inc.: extend benefits and privileges
available to nongovernmental international organizations (S.
Con. Res. 37), H2356 [28AP]
Medicare: delay implementation of interim payment system to home
health agencies for home health services (H.R. 3108),
E71<bullet> [3FE]
----- delay implementation of interim payment system to home health
agencies for home health services (H.R. 3567), E495<bullet>
[26MR]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against
humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (H. Con. Res.
304), E1367<bullet> [21JY]
------ culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide in the former Yugoslavia (H. Con. Res. 304), H7650
[14SE], H7652 [14SE], H7653 [14SE]
NATO: U.S. policy on expansion, H1596<bullet> [26MR]
Navy: Aircraft Platform Interface Laboratory Project funding, H4905
[22JN], E1482<bullet> [30JY]
New Jersey Broadcasters Association: tribute, E1996<bullet> [9OC]
Northern Ireland: adherence with the MacBride Principles by U.S.
persons doing business, H1199 [17MR]
------ encourage all parties involved in peace talks to condemn
violence and address human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 152),
H1196 [17MR], H1198 [17MR], H1199 [17MR], H1200 [17MR]
Office of Religious Persecution Monitoring: establish (H.R. 2431),
H3273 [14MY], H3275 [14MY], H3279 [14MY], H3289 [14MY], H3291
[14MY], H3292 [14MY]
----- establish (H.R. 2431), consideration (H. Res. 430), H3270
[14MY]
------ establish (H.R. 2431), H10443 [10OC]
------ permit Presidential waiver relative to sanctions against
Sudan, H3292 [14MY]
Point of order, H5691 [16JY], H5695 [16JY]
Poland: anniversary of genocide of Romany people at Auschwitz-
Birkenau, E1523<bullet> [3AU]
Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on Accession of Poland,
Hungary, and the Czech Republic: ratification, H1596<bullet>
[26MR]
Refugees: provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of
torture (H.R. 4309), H7663 [14SE], H10448 [10OC]
Russia: human rights violations, E141<bullet> [11FE]
Saudi Arabia: resolution of commercial disputes with Hill
International, Inc., H10642 [12OC]
Senior citizens: nutrition programs funding, H5198<bullet> [24JN]
Taxation: permit penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for
medical expenses of certain older relatives (H.R. 4349),
E1466<bullet> [30JY]
Turkey: closure of Diyarbakir Representation Office, E1266<bullet>
[26JN]
U.N.: payment of U.S. arrearages, H6972<bullet> [3AU]
U.N. Commission on Human Rights: resolution relative to human
rights in the People's Republic of China (H. Res. 364), H1181
[17MR], H1182 [17MR], H1190 [17MR], H1191 [17MR]
U.S. Commission on International Religious Persecution: establish,
H3289 [14MY]
Uganda: condemn forced abduction of children and their use as
soldiers (H. Con. Res. 309), H10184 [8OC]
Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on
anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (H. Con. Res. 295), H10454
[10OC]
Uzbekistan: human rights violations, E1818<bullet> [25SE]
Veterans: add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of service-
connected diseases (H.R. 559), H10849 [14OC], H10850 [14OC]
Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free
emigration (H.J. Res. 120), H6771 [30JY]
World War II: encourage identification of Holocaust-era assets and
restitution of individual and communal property (H. Res. 557),
H10182 [8OC], E1972<bullet> [8OC]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H6997 [3AU]
Summaries
War Crimes and Individual Responsibility--A Prima Facie Case for the
Indictment of Slobodan Milosevic: Paul Williams and Norman
Cigar, Balkan Institute, H7651 [14SE]