CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) Civil Rights
Addresses
After Kosovo—Building a Lasting Peace: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E1437 [29JN]
Balkan Economies—Impact on Kosovo: Benjamin Slay, PlanEcon, Inc., E1418 [29JN]
Kosovar Peace Plan: Leonid Kuchma (President, Ukraine), H2365 [27AP]
News Media Coverage of U.S. Involvement in NATO Military Operations Against Serbia: Jeff Cohen, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (organization), E1283 [16JN]
Peace Agreement Between NATO and Serbia: Christopher Simpson, American University, E1394 [24JN]
———Edward S. Herman, University of Pennsylvania, E1321 [17JN]
———John R. MacArthur, Harper's Magazine, E1246 [14JN]
Protection of Religious Freedom: Ron Rankin, E373 [9MR]
U.S. Participation in NATO Military Operations Against Serbia Relative to Human Rights Violations in Kosovo: Alistair Millar and David Cortright, E1458-E1460 [1JY]
———Daniel Plesch, E944 [12MY]
———David Swartz, E1080 [25MY]
———Eugene Carroll, E902 [6MY]
———George Soros, E1318 [17JN]
———Jonathan Dean, E1106 [26MY]
———Landrum Bolling, E1140 [7JN]
———Michael Klare, E927 [11MY]
———President Clinton, H3153-H3155 [13MY]
———Richard J. Newman, E1262 [15JN]
———Tony Elgindy, E996 [18MY]
Uses of Military Power: Caspar Weinberger, H2434-H2436 [28AP]
Agreements
Interterritorial data protection between Citicorp affiliates in the U.S. and Germany, S14548-S14551 [10NO]
Rambouillet Agreement—Interim Agreement for Peace and Self-Government in Kosovo, S5350-S5363 [14MY]
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relative to Kosovo conflict, and for military operations in Southwest Asia (H.R. 1664), H2811, H2812, H2813 [5MY], H2841, H2845, H2849, H2865, H2867, H2871, H2872, H2876, H2877, H2879, H2892, H2894, H2922 [6MY]
China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (H. Con. Res. 218), H12887 [18NO]
———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary (S. Res. 103), S6432, S6445 [27MY]
Courts: improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), H4736, H4737, H4740 [22JN], H4823, H4824, H4827 [23JN], H4864, H4869, H4871, H4953 [24JN]
———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (S. 1769), S14222 [5NO], H12883 [18NO]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 33), H4833 [24JN]
Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty (H.R. 1691), H5456, H5458 [13JY], H5584, H5596 [15JY]
Indonesia: prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented (S. 1568), S11070 [16SE]
Kosovo: authorize use of all necessary force and other means to accomplish U.S. and NATO objectives (S.J. Res. 20), S4607, S4608 [3MY]
———condition and humanitarian needs of refugees (H. Res. 161), H3271 [18MY]
———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (H. Con. Res. 42), H1164, H1165, H1166, H1167, H1168, H1169, H1170, H1171 [10MR], H1214, H1215, H1216, H1247, H1248 [11MR]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (H.R. 1569), H2409 [28AP]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (H.R. 1569), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2384 [28AP]
Privacy: strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 514), H721 [23FE], H805 [25FE]
Privacy Protection Study Commission: establish (S. 1901), S14576 [10NO]
Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 883), H3172 [13MY], H3393 [19MY], H3416, H3417, H3419, H3420 [20MY]
———preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 883), consideration (H. Res. 180), H3399 [20MY]
Serbia: authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes (S. Con. Res. 21), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2384 [28AP]
———direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces pursuant to the War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res. 82), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2384 [28AP]
———release of captured U.S. servicemen and adherence to Geneva Convention protocols relative to POW and civilians (H. Con. Res. 83), H2103, H2104 [15AP]
Analyses
Electronic Rights for the 21st Century Act (S. 854), S4047-S4051 [21AP]
Personal Information Privacy Act (H.R. 1450), E667 [15AP]
Slanted Sources in NewsHour and Nightline Kosovo Coverage: Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (organization), E1284 [16JN]
Announcements
Macedonian Relief Fund: Fort Wayne (IN) Macedonian Tribune, H2775 [5MY]
Articles and editorials
. . . And a Matter of Privacy, S617 [19JA]
After Bombs, Ecological Disaster and Hunger, H2398 [28AP]
Albania Asks West To Arm Rebels, S4029 [21AP]
Among the Missing—Prisoners of Serbia, H6070 [21JY]
Analysis—Warnings of Air War Drawbacks, H2786 [5MY]
Before We Send in the Troops . . ., S3055 [22MR]
Big Banker May Be Watching You, S618 [19JA]
Bomb the New York Times?, E1322 [17JN]
Can a Weapon Be a Religious Icon?, E1946 [23SE]
Catholic Clergy Executed by Indonesian Military, H8136 [13SE]
City Team Will Assist Kosovars, H2774 [5MY]
Credibility Factor, S3030 [22MR]
Days of Joy, Pain and Hope, H2602 [4MY]
Defining Victory Down, H4709 [22JN]
Detainees Lost in Maze of Yugoslav Prison System, H6071 [21JY]
Effective Force for East Timor, S10803 [14SE]
End of Privacy, S14536-S14538 [10NO]
End the U.S.-China Roller Coaster, H6440 [27JY]
Far From Kosovo, Anguished Vigils and Mourning; Concern for Family Members Reshapes Immigrants' Lives, H1222 [11MR]
Finding Kindness Amid Chaos, E1089 [25MY]
First, Stop the Killing, E1868 [14SE]
Foley Highlights Dangerous Implications of Government Restrictions Included in ``Cultural'' Bill, H4407 [16JN]
Freedom Up in Flames With Flag Burning Law, H4803 [23JN]
Growing Compatibility Issue—Computers and User Privacy, S14539 [10NO]
Have We Forgotten the Path to Peace?, S6176 [27MY]
Head of U.S. Air Command Warns of Strained Forces—General Says War Stretches U.S. Forces, H2787 [5MY]
Independence for Kosovo, S4028 [21AP]
India Continues To Restrict Religious Freedom, E77 [20JA]
India Launches Air Strikes in Kashmir Against Infiltrators, S5980 [26MY]
Inside the Beltway, H4803 [23JN]
Intelligence Agencies Grill Sukhbir Singh Osan, E1052 [20MY]
Jackson Trip Is Latest in Series of Successful, Risky One-Man Missions, H2602 [4MY]
Jakarta's Army Tied to Deaths—Report Says Sympathetic Troops Joined Militia Rampage, H8136 [13SE]
Kosovo, S4395 [28AP]
Kosovo and the National Military Strategy—The Cost of Doing More With Less, H2786 [5MY]
Kosovo Failures Show Path to Real Peace, E928 [11MY]
Kosovo Killings Called a Massacre—Some Victims Shot While on Their Knees, H1389 [17MR]
Kosovo's New Adversary—Confusion, S8708 [16JY]
Locals Coordinate Efforts, H2774 [5MY]
Macedonian Relief Fund, H2775 [5MY]
``Make or Break'' in Hong Kong, E194 [10FE]
Making War From 15,000 Ft.—A War of Half Measures Runs Short on Targets and Political Support, E1263 [15JN]
Medical Team Going to Albania, H2775 [5MY]
Mess They've Made, H2114 [15AP]
Middle Ground in the Privacy War?, S14540 [10NO]
Mission Accomplished—The Congressman Who Pulled Strings for POWs' Release, S4726 [5MY]
Monk Urges Hanoi To Free Buddhist Leader, H6899 [3AU]
More Than Bombs and `Verifiers', E945 [12MY]
NATO Got It Right, H4990 [25JN]
NATO's Obligation to Serbs, E1661 [27JY]
No to a Ground War, S4536 [3MY]
No U.S. Ground Forces for Kosovo—Leadership Doesn't Mean That We Must Do Everything Ourselves, S1762 [23FE], H1211 [11MR]
Non-Negotiable; War Criminals Belong in the Dock, Not at the Table, S4940-S4942 [10MY], E1084 [25MY]
Nosy Parker Lives, S14538 [10NO]
Nuns Describe Slaughter in E. Timor—Militiamen Killed Priest, Then Refugees in Church, H8135 [13SE]
Only Intervention Can Stop the Violence, H8081 [9SE]
Organized Crime Gangs Rule Kosovo, H6832 [2AU]
Perilous Precedent in Kosovo, H4662 [18JN]
Peru's Endangered Dissidents, E221 [11FE]
Policy Problems—Clemency Move Looks Like Hypocrisy, H8019 [9SE]
Price of Distrust, S4546, S4569 [3MY]
Privacy Here and Abroad, S618 [19JA]
Privacy in Financial Dealings, S13910 [4NO]
Privacy Isn't Dead Yet, S14540 [10NO]
Privacy Matters—When Bigger Banks Aren't Better, S617 [19JA]
Privately Held Concerns, S14538 [10NO]
Prosecution in Darkness, S14649 [16NO]
Secret Evidence—A Local Professor Languishes in Jail, Even Though He Has Been Charged With No Crime, Thanks to a Troubling Provision of a New Anti-Terrorism Law, H7359 [5AU]
Senator McConnell's Litigation Fairness Act Would Help End `Taxation Through Litigation', S7529 [23JN]
Sikh Independence Deserves International Support, E2091 [13OC]
Sikhs Parade and Pray for Separate Nation, E621 [13AP]
Statement on Lori H. Berenson by Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein, H6055 [21JY]
Sudan—To End a War, E1195 [9JN]
Supplies Short in Balkans, H2774 [5MY]
Survivor Tells of Massacre at Kosovo Village, S4561 [3MY]
Two Who Fled Kosovo Land in Chicago, E997 [18MY]
U.S. Chamber Endorses McConnell Bill To Stop Governments From Undermining Business Legal Defenses, S7529 [23JN]
U.S. Flag Gave Downed Pilot Hope While Awaiting Rescue, H4798 [23JN]
U.S. NATO Study WWII Yugoslav Rebels, S4099 [22AP]
Use of Secret Evidence by INS Assailed, H7359 [5AU]
Vietnam Communists Say To Keep Single-Party System, H6898 [3AU]
View From Romania—Bombing by NATO, an Alliance in Which We Have So Much Faith, Ensures Wrong Results While Abandoning Fundamental Precepts, E993 [18MY]
War of Words and Pictures—NATO Casts Doubts on the Veracity of Yugoslav War Reporting, but Is Our Own Media Any Less Guilty of Propaganda?, E1284 [16JN]
``We Are Dying Like Dogs,'' Said One (Indian Army) Colonel—Black Mood Hovers Over Kashmir, E1281 [16JN]
West Must Answer Evil With Strength, H2925 [10MY]
What Did NATO Win in Balkans War?, H4662 [18JN]
What Do We Do Now?, H3078 [12MY]
What It Would Take To Cleanse Serbia, H2925 [10MY]
Why Same-Sex Marriage Is the Crucial Issue, E1808 [8SE]
Why the World Owes My People—Nations That Ignored East Timorese Suffering 24 Years Ago Must Help Now, H8886 [28SE]
Your Privacy Could Be a Thing of the Past, H11517 [4NO]
Yugo Home—What Solution Does History Dictate for Kosovo? Good Question, S3834 [19AP]
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: prohibit gender-based occurrences (see S. 41), S339 [19JA]
———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see S. 907), S4347 [28AP] (see H.R. 639), H537 [9FE]
———protect lives of unborn persons (see S. 40), S339 [19JA] (see H.R. 2436), H5332 [1JY]
———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 1350), H1802 [25MR]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relative to Kosovo conflict, and for military operations in Southwest Asia (see H.R. 1664), H2635 [4MY]
———making emergency supplemental for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relative to Kosovo conflict, and for military operations in Southwest Asia (H.R. 1664), consideration (see H. Res. 159), H2809 [5MY]
Armed Forces: provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 3126), H10724 [21OC]
———support for troops carrying out NATO military operations against Serbia (see S. Res. 74), S3246 [24MR] (see H. Con. Res. 72), H1696 (see H. Res. 130, 132), H1697 [24MR]
Children and youth: protect from exposure to explicit sexual or violent material and prevent youth violence (see H.R. 2036), H3857 [8JN]
———protect students from commercial exploitation (see S. 1908), S14532 [10NO] (see H.R. 2915), H8556 [22SE]
China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization (see S. 742), S3439 [25MR]
———congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (see S. 743), S3439 [25MR] (see H.R. 884), H824 [1MR]
———normal trade relations status (see S.J. Res. 27), S6466 [7JN] (see H.J. Res. 57), H3857 [8JN]
———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 218), H11372 [2NO]
———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary (see S. Res. 103), S5484 [18MY] (see H. Res. 178), H3296 [18MY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 74), S340 [19JA] (see H.R. 541), H417 [3FE] (see H.R. 2397), H5178 [30JN]
———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 702), S3246 [24MR] (see H.R. 1271), H1696 [24MR]
———prohibit employment discrimination (see H.R. 1980), H3709 [27MY]
———protect first amendment rights relative to abortion and reproductive services (see H.R. 270), H241 [7JA]
Clinton, President: conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (see S.J. Res. 33), S10612 [8SE] (see H. Con. Res. 180), H7996 [8SE]
———conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (H. Con. Res. 180), consideration (see H. Res. 281), H7995 [8SE]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (see H.R. 90), H234 [7JA]
Commission on International Religious Freedom: increase administrative authorities (see S. 1546), S10390 [5AU]
Computers: ensure the Internet remains open to fair competition, free from Government regulation, and easily accessible (see H.R. 1686), H2809 [5MY]
———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see S. 798), S3695 [14AP] (see H.R. 850), H814 [25FE] (see H.R. 2616), H6582 [27JY]
Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 150), H5334 [1JY]
Consumers: establish disclosure requirements for banks and credit card companies that share information with telemarketers, ban sharing of credit card and deposit account numbers, and enhance regulatory enforcement (see H.R. 2156), H4127 [10JN]
———labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (see S. 1549), S10390 [5AU]
Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 522), H416 [3FE]
———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (see S. 1701), S12101 [6OC] (see S. 1931), S14612 [16NO] (see H.R. 1658), H2634 [4MY]
———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), consideration (see H. Res. 216), H4733 [22JN]
———protect researchers from compelled disclosure of research in Federal courts (see S. 1437), S9224 [26JY]
———provide for equitable treatment of governmental and private plaintiffs in certain civil actions (see S. 1269), S7527 [23JN] (see H.R. 2597), H6352 [22JY]
———provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (see H.R. 3400), H12108 [16NO]
———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (see S. 1769), S13051 [22OC]
———simplify and expedite access to Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges have been deprived by final actions of State or Federal agencies (see S. 1028), S5264 [13MY] (see H.R. 2372), H5091 [29JN]
Crime: enhance rights and protections of victims (see S. 934), S4487 [30AP]
———expand prohibition on stalking (see S. 1660), S11640 [29SE] (see H.R. 1869), H3391 [19MY]
———prevent stalking of minors (see H.R. 3270), H11852 [9NO]
———provide a mandatory minimum prison sentence for certain wiretapping or electronic surveillance offenses by Federal officers or employees (see H.R. 1888), H3460 [20MY]
———provide protection from personal intrusion for commercial purposes (see H.R. 97), H235 [7JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: require report to Congress on seizure of private property (see H.R. 294), H241 [7JA]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for deployment of Armed Forces in Kosovo unless authorized by law (see H.R. 647), H537 [9FE]
Dept. of the Interior: require a warrant or owner's permission before inspecting private land for law enforcement purposes (see S. 1202), S6856 [10JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: issuance of war bonds to fund Operation Allied Force and related humanitarian operations (see H.R. 1699), H2809 [5MY]
———require the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to allow individuals to obtain a copy of personal records (see H.R. 517), H416 [3FE]
Education: legal protection for teachers and other school professionals who take reasonable measures to maintain order and discipline in schools (see S. 1721), S12555 [13OC]
———provide grants to local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing for secondary school students (see H.R. 1735), H2920 [6MY]
———require local agencies to develop and implement random drug testing and counseling programs for secondary school students (see H.R. 1642), H2545 [29AP]
Eglin AFB, FL: recognize and commend personnel for participation in NATO Operation Allied Force in the Balkan Region (see S. Res. 185), S11430 [24SE]
———recognize and commend personnel for participation in NATO Operation Allied Force in the Balkan region (see H. Res. 379), H12108 [16NO]
Electronic commerce: recognize electronic signatures, restrict certain electronic mail advertisements, protect Internet privacy, and promote deployment of broadband Internet services (see H.R. 1685), H2809 [5MY]
Employment: implement alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law (see H.R. 2509), H5570 [14JY]
Endangered Species Act: prohibit use of items or information obtained by trespassing on private property or otherwise taken without the consent of the owner of the property (see H.R. 2253), H4614 [17JN]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain investigative reports from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 3408), H12108 [16NO]
Financial institutions: ensure consumer privacy when establishing a framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (see S. 1903), S14532 [10NO] (see H.R. 3320), H11954 [10NO]
———ensure personal financial privacy and give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (see S. 1924), S14612 [16NO]
———give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (see S. 187), S343 [19JA] (see S. 1195), S6790 [9JN] (see H.R. 1929), H3604 [25MY]
———prevent implementation of ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies (see S. 403), S1414 [10FE] (see S. 508), S2095 [2MR] (see H.R. 575), H459 [4FE] (see H.R. 621), H481 [8FE]
———prevent personal financial information from being obtained under false pretenses (see H.R. 30), H225 [6JA]
———protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 1339), H1801 [25MR]
———records and reports on monetary instruments transactions (see H.R. 518), H416 [3FE]
———require congressional approval to implement ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies and conduct a study on economic and privacy issues of such regulations (see S. 466), S2007 [25FE] (see H.R. 530), H417 [3FE]
———require enhanced security measures relative to surveillance pictures which can be used as evidence in criminal prosecutions (see H.R. 1131), H1334 [16MR]
———safeguard confidential banking and credit union information (see H.R. 516), H416 [3FE]
———streamline the regulation of depository institutions and safeguard confidential banking and credit union supervisory information (see H.R. 1585), H2372 [27AP]
Firearms: limitation on and reimbursement of attorney's fees in liability cases of firearms manufacturers, dealers, and importers (see S. 954), S4664 [4MY]
———prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and prohibit retention of resulting information (see S. 597), S2575 [11MR]
———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 347), H268 [19JA]
———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1178, 1179), H1471 [18MR] (see H. Con. Res. 176), H7885 [5AU]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 14), S2840 [17MR] (see H.J. Res. 5), H243 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 33), H795 [24FE]
———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 33), consideration (see H. Res. 217), H4733 [22JN]
———desecration (see H. Con. Res. 142), H4822 [23JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries (see H.R. 2269), H4615 [17JN]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 66), H8375 [15SE]
———protect religious liberty (see H.R. 1691), H2809 [5MY]
———protect religious liberty (H.R. 1691), consideration (see H. Res. 245), H5455 [13JY]
FTC: issue new rules regulating telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3180), H11144 [28OC]
Government: establish procedures for assessing Federal regulations relative to seizure of private property (see S. 246), S344 [19JA] (see H.R. 294), H241 [7JA]
———require Federal agencies to assess privacy implications resulting from certain proposed rules (see H.R. 3307), H11953 [10NO]
———strengthen information security practices throughout the Federal Government (see S. 1993), S15089 [19NO]
Health: ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information (see S. 573, 578), S2503 [10MR] (see S. 881), S4256 [27AP] (see H.R. 2404), H5178 [30JN] (see H.R. 2470), H5366 [12JY]
———establish Federal penalties for prohibited use and disclosure of personal health information and allow individuals to inspect and copy their own health information (see H.R. 2455), H5333 [1JY]
———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information (see H.R. 2555), H5838 [19JY]
———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see S. 1322), S8084 [1JY] (see H.R. 2457), H5334 [1JY]
———protect the privacy of personally identifiable health information (see H.R. 1941), H3605 [25MY] (see H.R. 2878), H8375 [15SE]
———provide access, ensure privacy, and impose penalties on unauthorized use of certain health information (see H.R. 1057), H1162 [10MR]
Health care facilities: protect rights of residents of federally funded facilities (see S. 750), S3440 [25MR]
Housing: constitutional amendment relative to the right to a home (see H.J. Res. 39), H1335 [16MR]
Human rights: clarify that forced or indentured labor includes forced or indentured child labor (see S. 281), S850 [21JA] (see S. 1684), S11879 [4OC]
Immigration: ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien (see H.R. 2121), H4126 [10JN]
———remove aliens who aid or abet a terrorist organization or an individual who has conducted, is conducting, or is planning to conduct a terrorist activity (see H.R. 2184), H4222 [14JN]
India: resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir (see H. Res. 212), H4471 [16JN]
———resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir and Jammu (see H. Res. 227), H5092 [29JN]
Indonesia: deployment of a U.N. force to address human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination (see S. Res. 181), S10729 [10SE] (see S. Res. 191), S11640 [29SE] (see H. Res. 292), H8289 [14SE]
———implementation of results of referendum in East Timor and end violence by paramilitary groups (see H. Con. Res. 183, 185; H. Res. 285), H8099 [9SE]
———oppose IMF and World Bank loans until violence resulting from the referendum in East Timor has been ended (see H.R. 2822), H8098 [9SE]
———prohibit assistance until Government has provided full compensation for damage done by paramilitary groups in East Timor (see H.R. 3157), H11067 [27OC]
———prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented (see S. 1568), S10612 [8SE] (see H.R. 2809), H7995 [8SE] (see H.R. 2838), H8099 [9SE] (see H.R. 2895), H8467 [21SE]
Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 543), S2274 [4MR] (see H.R. 293), H241 (see H.R. 306), H242 [7JA]
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: vigorous prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity (see S. Con. Res. 33), S5834 [24MY]
International Labor Organization: tribute to Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (see S. Con. Res. 1), S345 [19JA] (see H. Con. Res. 116), H3605 [25MY]
Investments: require brokers, dealers, investment companies and advisers to protect confidentiality of personal financial information (see H.R. 1340), H1801 [25MR]
IRS: provide taxpayers with greater notice of any unlawful inspection or disclosure of their return or return information (see S. 898), S4346 [28AP]
Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (see S. 1909), S14532 [10NO] (see H.R. 2442), H5333 [1JY]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute to efforts to secure release of captured U.S. servicemen held in Serbia (see S. Res. 94), S4664 [4MY] (see H. Res. 156), H2553 [3MY]
Kosovo: authorize security assistance training and support funding for the Kosovo Liberation Army (see S. 846), S4028 [21AP] (see H.R. 1408), H2053 (see H.R. 1425), H2054 [14AP]
———authorize U.S. military operations as part of a larger NATO operation (see S.J. Res. 12), S1802 [23FE]
———authorize use of all necessary force and other means to accomplish U.S. and NATO objectives (see S.J. Res. 20), S3914 [20AP] (see H.J. Res. 51), H2810 [5MY]
———condition and humanitarian needs of refugees (see H. Res. 161), H2920 [6MY]
———end NATO air strikes and engage the U.N. to resolve conflict (see H. Res. 196), H3711 [27MY]
———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (see H. Con. Res. 29), H586 [10FE] (see H. Con. Res. 42), H1019 [8MR]
———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (H. Con. Res. 42), consideration (see H. Res. 103), H1161 [10MR]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (see S.J. Res. 11), S1802 [23FE] (see H.R. 1368), H1866 [12AP] (see H.R. 1562, 1563), H2304 [26AP] (see H.R. 1566, 1569), H2372 [27AP]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (H.R. 1569), consideration (see H. Res. 151), H2371 [27AP]
———provide humanitarian assistance for Kosovar Albanian refugees (see H.R. 1519), H2272 [21AP]
———support efforts and recommendations of U.S.-Russian meeting in Vienna, Austria relative to peace negotiations (see H. Con. Res. 99), H2810 [5MY]
———tribute to U.S. and NATO troops for carrying out military operations against Serbia (see S. Con. Res. 40), S7219 [17JN] (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4128 [10JN] (see H. Con. Res. 145), H5091 [29JN]
———U.S. policy on self-determination relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (see H. Con. Res. 9), H243 [7JA] (see H. Con. Res. 32), H644 [11FE]
———use all diplomatic means to negotiate a peaceful settlement without the introduction of U.S. ground forces (see H. Con. Res. 96), H2810 [5MY]
Kuwait: commend decision to grant women the right to vote and run for elected office (see H. Con. Res. 147), H5092 [29JN]
———grant women the right to vote and run for elected office (see S. Res. 153), S8631 [15JY]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 424), S1439 [11FE] (see H.R. 792), H715 [23FE]
Law enforcement: improve prevention and prosecution of police misconduct (see H.R. 2656), H6758 [30JY]
———prevent traffic stops motivated by race or other biases (see H.R. 1676), H2635 [4MY]
———provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see S. 821), S3776 [15AP] (see H.R. 1443), H2131 [15AP]
Law enforcement officers: condemn acts of police brutality and use of excessive force (see H. Res. 124), H1473 [18MR]
Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see S. Con. Res. 76), S14806 [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 238), H12793 [18NO]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 118), H3605 [25MY]
———prosecution as a war criminal (see S. Res. 105), S5834 [24MY]
National parks and recreation areas: prohibit sex offenders from entering (see H.R. 1925), H3604 [25MY]
Pakistan: opposition to military coup and support for a civilian, democratically-elected government (see H. Con. Res. 200), H10339 [19OC]
Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (see S. Res. 209), S13552 [29OC] (see H. Res. 57), H644 [11FE]
Privacy: enhance protections for electronic information, ensure uniform protections for purchase or rental of certain media, and promote use of encryption technology while balancing law enforcement needs (see S. 854), S4028 [21AP]
———prevent unfair and deceptive practices in the collection and use of personal information (see H.R. 3321), H11954 [10NO]
———prohibit appearance of Social Security numbers on, or through, unopened Dept. of the Treasury mailings (see H.R. 3218), H11556 [4NO]
———prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transferring, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (see H.R. 2644), H6598 [29JY]
———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 220), H239 [7JA]
———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 1450), H2131 [15AP]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see S. 809), S3776 [15AP]
———regulate use of Social Security numbers and other personal information by interactive computer services (see H.R. 367), H269 [19JA]
———repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (see H.R. 2337), H4910 [24JN]
———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (see H.R. 514), H416 [3FE]
———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 514), consideration (see H. Res. 77), H714 [23FE]
Privacy Protection Study Commission: establish (see S. 1901), S14532 [10NO]
Real property: compensate owners of private property for the effect of certain regulatory restrictions (see H.R. 2550), H5838 [19JY]
———preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see S. 510), S2095 [2MR] (see H.R. 883), H824 [1MR]
———preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 883), consideration (see H. Res. 180), H3391 [19MY]
———private property owner rights (see H.R. 1142), H1405 [17MR]
Religion: accommodations in the workplace (see S. 1668), S11640 [29SE]
———eliminate the effect on the expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 2057), H3858 [8JN]
———protect sanctity of religious communications (see H.R. 546), H418 [3FE]
Russia: condemn anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Duma (see S. Con. Res. 19), S2841 [17MR] (see H. Con. Res. 37), H795 [24FE]
———promote freedom of news media and freedom of expression to support democratization (see H. Con. Res. 67), H1596 [23MR]
Serbia: authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3123 [23MR]
———authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes (S. Con. Res. 21), consideration (see H. Res. 151), H2371 [27AP]
———direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces pursuant to the War Powers Resolution (see H. Con. Res. 82), H1866 [12AP]
———direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces pursuant to the War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res. 82), consideration (see H. Res. 151), H2371 [27AP]
———prohibit non-humanitarian reconstruction assistance until Slobodan Milosevic and certain other officials have been arrested and placed in custody (see H.R. 2187), H4222 [14JN]
———prohibit reconstruction assistance relative to U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia (see H.R. 1737), H2920 [6MY]
———release of captured U.S. servicemen and adherence to Geneva Convention protocols relative to POW and civilians (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1866 [12AP]
Serbia and Montenegro: failure to comply with Kosovo agreement and enforcement of agreement by NATO (see H. Con. Res. 13), H272 [19JA]
SSA: allow access for researchers to Continuous Work History Sample data (see S. 1245), S7324 [21JN]
States: eliminate requirement of providing Social Security numbers on recreational license applications (see H.R. 1345), H1801 [25MR]
Substance abuse: allow faith-based treatment centers to receive Federal funding and permit individuals receiving Federal assistance to choose private and religious oriented treatment (see S. 289), S850 [21JA]
Taxation: ensure confidentiality of advance pricing agreements (see H.R. 2378), H5091 [29JN]
Telecommunications: require a health insurance issuer, health plan, or health care provider to obtain an enrollee's or patient's consent relative to the interception of oral, wire, or electronic communications (see S. 782), S3634 [13AP]
———require consent of all parties relative to interception of oral, wire, or electronic communications (see S. 781), S3634 [13AP]
Telephones: modify requirements relative to use and disclosure of customer proprietary network information (see S. 1850), S13798 [3NO]
Tibetan National Day: designate (see S. Res. 60), S2503 [10MR]
Turkey: compliance with U.N. resolutions relative to Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 100), H2920 [6MY] (see H. Con. Res. 159), H6018 [20JY]
———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (see S. Con. Res. 9), S1439 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 80), H1802 [25MR]
Vietnam: make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (see S.J. Res. 28), S6466 [7JN] (see H.J. Res. 58), H4023 [9JN]
Volunteer workers: eliminate the requirement that fingerprints be supplied for background checks (see H.R. 3410), H12108 [16NO]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 41), H1696 [24MR]
———ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal property under certain conditions (see H.R. 1848), H3295 [18MY]
———protection of reproductive rights (see S. 1400), S8874 [20JY] (see H.R. 2624), H6582 [27JY]
———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 37), H419 [3FE]
Biographies
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr., H2604 [4MY]
Broadcasts
Communism: Paul Harvey, E483 [18MR]
U.N. Confirms Massacre at Suai, East Timor: ABC, H8083 [9SE]
Cloture motions
Clinton, President: conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (S.J. Res. 33), motion to proceed, S10720 [10SE], S10771 [13SE]
Declarations
Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work: International Labor Organization, S715 [19JA]
Excerpts
Dept. of Defense appropriations conference report relative to military intervention in Kosovo, S1752 [23FE]
Explanations
Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 1664): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S6042 [26MY]
Factsheets
Examples of Unintended and Adverse Consequences From Enactment of Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5590 [15JY]
Letters
American Land Sovereignty Protection Act: Bernd von Droste, UNESCO, H3422 [20MY]
———Bob Lessard, Minnesota State Senate, H3411 [20MY]
———Don Wesson, Pulp & Paperworkers' Resource Council, H3412 [20MY]
———Donald P. Hodel, H3411 [20MY]
———G. Ray Arnett, H3411 [20MY]
———Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, H3412 [20MY]
———Tom DeWeese, American Policy Center, H3406 [20MY]
———Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, H3423 [20MY]
———William P. Clark, H3412 [20MY]
Army efforts to remove Arizona State Representative Steve May from military service relative to acknowledgement of homosexuality during debate on benefits for domestic partners: Representatives Frank and Campbell, E1907 [21SE]
Assist States to establish and maintain computer records of violent juvenile offenders: Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, H4376 [16JN]
Authorize use of all necessary force and other means to accomplish U.S. and NATO objectives in Kosovo: Brent Scowcroft, S4569 [3MY]
———Lawrence S. Eagleburger, S4569 [3MY]
———President Clinton, S4531 [3MY]
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act: James W. McMahon, New York State Police, H4870 [24JN]
———Katherine N. Lapp, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, H4869 [24JN]
Civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians: James Hooper, Balkan Action Council, S13676 [2NO]
Conditional clemency by President Clinton for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group: Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S10810 [14SE]
Congressional authorization of military air operations and missile strikes against Serbia: President Clinton, S3101 [23MR]
Constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag: Robert D. Evans, ABA, H4839 [24JN]
Ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien: Representative Campbell and Bonior, H7358 [5AU]
Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act: Fran Visco, National Breast Cancer Coalition, S8107 [1JY]
———Jeremy Gruber, ACLU, S8108 [1JY]
———Judith L. Lichtman and Susannah A. Baruch, National Partnership for Women & Families, S8108 [1JY]
———Marlene E. Post, Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc., S8107 [1JY]
Human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination: Ian Evans, H8082 [9SE]
———Representative McGovern, H8081 [9SE]
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity: Senator Specter, S6018 [26MY]
Investigation into use of excessive force by Coast Guard in detaining Cuban refugees: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, H5051 [29JN]
``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies: Senator Sarbanes, S2365 [5MR]
Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act: Jacob J. Lew, OMB, H3699 [27MY]
———John W. Harrell, Retired Enlisted Association, H2869 [6MY]
———Military Coalition, H2869 [6MY]
———Steven Robertson, American Legion, H2869 [6MY]
Kosovo peacekeeping mission funding: President Clinton, H4090 [10JN]
Lori H. Berenson incarceration in Peru: Lori H. Berenson, H6054 [21JY]
———several Representatives, H6055 [21JY]
———several Senators, H6054 [21JY]
Make normal trade relations status for Vietnam contingent upon free emigration policies: several U.S. businesses and trade associations, H6888 [3AU]
———W.I. Thomas, Telemobile, Inc., H6894 [3AU]
Make normal trade relations status with Vietnam contingent upon free emigration policies: John F. Sommer, Jr., American Legion, S8833 [20JY]
Meetings of congressional and Russian Duma delegations relative to Kosovo peace negotiations: Representative Abercrombie, H2619 [4MY]
National identification card law repeal: Jane Orient, S11067 [16SE]
———several organizations, S11067 [16SE]
Normal trade relations status for the People's Republic of China: Theodore E. McCarrick, U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops, H6441, H6445 [27JY]
———Thom W.W. Fassett, United Methodist Church, H6446 [27JY]
People's Republic of China normal trade relations status upon accession to World Trade Organization: several Senators, S5389 [14MY]
Presidential authority to conduct military air operations and missile strikes in Serbia: Henry A. Kissinger, H2443 [28AP]
———Zbigniew Brzezinski, Center for Strategic & International Studies, H2443 [28AP]
Prevent implementation of ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies: Robert E. Rubin, Sec. of the Treasury, H5190 [1JY]
———Ronald S. Neubauer, International Association of Chiefs of Police, H5289 [1JY]
Prohibit economic assistance to Indonesia until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented: Michael Rhoades, E1987 [29SE]
Protect children from exposure to explicit sexual or violent material and prevent youth violence: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4403 [16JN]
Release of political prisoners in India: several Representatives, E1933 [22SE]
Religious Liberty Protection Act: Elaine R. Jones and Reed Colfax, NAACP Legal Defense, and Education Fund, Inc., H5590 [15JY]
———Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E2107 [14OC]
———Jon P. Jennings, Dept. of Justice, H5594 [15JY]
Require a warrant or owner's permission before inspecting private land for law enforcement purposes: Freeman Lester, Colorado Cattlemen's Association, S6860 [10JN]
———Roger B. Mitchell, Colorado Farm Bureau, S6860 [10JN]
Resolution of India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir: Jim Johnson and Senator Torricelli, H8458 [21SE]
———Representative Pallone, H8458 [21SE]
Restrict disclosures of medical information by insurance companies: Representative Ganske, H6730 [30JY]
Sikh observance of Baisakhi Day: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, E650 [14AP]
Sloban Milosevic culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia: Representative Christopher H. Smith, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, E1084 [25MY]
Student relief effort for Kosovar Albanian refugees: Rebecca R. Roady, Marshall Center Alternative High School, H2775 [5MY]
U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations in Kosovo, H2980, H2981 [11MY], E785 [27AP]
———Al Baciocco, E785 [27AP]
———Ben Mahrle, H2976 [11MY]
———C. Lile, H2976 [11MY]
———Charles W. Hunter, H3220-H3222 [18MY]
———David and Karen Crabtree, H2977 [11MY]
———Fred Collier, H2977 [11MY]
———Harold L. (Butch) Miller, American Legion, H2868 [6MY], H2976 [11MY], H3223 [18MY]
———James Beetem, H2976 [11MY]
———Jonathan Bellman and Deborah Kauffman, H2976 [11MY]
———Kosova Coalition, H3455 [20MY]
———Michael Moran, H2977 [11MY]
———President Clinton, S4555 [3MY]
———Senator Domenici, S4544 [3MY]
———Thomas A. Pouliot, VFW, H3454 [20MY]
———Thomas H. Steele, H2977 [11MY]
Use of ground troops in Kosovo: President Clinton, S5922 [25MY], H2883 [6MY]
Lists
Beijing citizens still in prison in connection with 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, H3532 [25MY]
Chinese Christians persecuted for religious reasons, H6446-H6449 [27JY]
Court cases relative to the second amendment to the Constitution on the right to bear arms, H8646 [24SE]
Damage to civilian infrastructure relative to NATO military operations against Serbia, H2969 [11MY]
Groups supporting S. 881, Medical Information Protection Act, S4265 [27AP]
Kosovar prisoners held in Serbia, H6067-H6070 [21JY]
Organizations opposed to medical records provisions in H.R. 10, Financial Services Act, H6734 [30JY]
Religious groups supporting H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5594 [15JY]
Supporters of H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5583, H5606 [15JY]
Works that could be included in a Federal ban on violent or sexually suggestive materials, H4407 [16JN]
Memorandums
Authorize Use of All Necessary Force and Other Means To Accomplish U.S. and NATO Objectives in Kosovo: Bob Dove, Senate Parliamentarian, S4528 [3MY]
Duma-Congress Peace Plan on Kosovo Rebuffed by Administration; Bi-Lateral Discussions Continue: Representative Curt Weldon, H2369 [27AP]
Request for Vietnam Refugee Statistics and Assessment of Orderly Departure Program Cases: Joint Voluntary Agency, S8831 [20JY]
Request for Vietnamese Refugee Statistics and Assessment of Orderly Departure Program Cases: Joint Voluntary Agency, H6898 [3AU]
Messages
Armed Forces Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina Funding Request: President Clinton, S5153 [12MY], H3060 [12MY]
Cyberspace Electronic Security Act: President Clinton, S11050 [16SE], H8390 [21SE]
Imposition of Economic Sanctions on Yugoslavia: President Clinton, S4573 [3MY], H2550 [3MY]
National Emergency Relative to Yugoslavia: President Clinton, S7817 [29JN], H3707 [27MY]
Today and Tomorrow—Outlook for Corporate Strategies: Kofi Annan, U.N., E2034 [6OC]
Motions
China, People's Republic of: normal trade relations status (S.J. Res. 27), S8842 [20JY]
Vietnam: make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (S.J. Res. 28), S8825 [20JY]
Papers
ID Cards—Some Personal Views From Around the World: Privacy International (organization), S11067 [16SE]
Petitions and memorials
Alaska: American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, H3422 [20MY]
American Legion: U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations in Kosovo, H2868 [6MY], H2976 [11MY], H3223 [18MY]
Colorado: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, E1313 [17JN]
Vermont: ``Know Your Customer'' banking regulations, S2009 [25FE]
Poems
``It Is the Soldier,'' Denis E. O'Brien, H4795 [23JN]
``Let the Refugees Die,'' Representative Owens, E1171 [9JN]
Press releases
Bejing Citizens Still in Prison in Connection With 1989 June Fourth Crackdown, Human Rights in China (organization), H3532 [25MY]
FRC Urges House To Take a Stand for Human Rights and Freedom, Reject ``Abnormal Trade Relations'' With China: Family Research Council, H6446 [27JY]
India Using Chemical Weapons in Its War Against Kashmiri Freedom Fighters—Now Is the Time To Free Khalistan: Council of Khalistan, E1318 [17JN]
Journalist Grilled by Indian Intelligence Officers: Council of Khalistan, E1050 [20MY]
New Report Exposes Enforced Disappearances, Arbitrary Executions, Secret Cremations of Sikhs by Indian Government, and Identifies Victims of Genocide by Name: Council of Khalistan, E2033 [6OC]
Proposals
Requirements for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in Kosovo, S4485 [30AP]
Tribute to U.S. and NATO troops for carrying out military operations against Serbia, S6913 [10JN], S7158 [16JN]
Remarks in House
Abortion: outline constitutional protections of unborn persons, H638 [11FE]
———pro choice versus right to life, H587 [11FE], H4213 [14JN], E172 [9FE]
———protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 639), E164 [9FE]
———violence at abortion clinics, E172 [9FE]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relative to Kosovo conflict, and for military operations in Southwest Asia, H3217, H3226, H3227, H3256, H3258, H3259, H3263, H3264 [18MY]
———making emergency supplemental for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relative to Kosovo conflict, and for military operations in Southwest Asia (H.R. 1664), H2610, H2626-H2632 [4MY], H2640, H2779, H2783-H2786, H2795-H2807 [5MY], H2823-H2896 [6MY], H2962 [11MY], E887 [6MY], E913 [11MY], E1010 [18MY]
———making emergency supplemental for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relative to Kosovo conflict, and for military operations in Southwest Asia (H.R. 1664), consideration (H. Res. 159), H2815-H2823 [6MY]
———repay Social Security trust funds relative to emergency supplemental funds for Kosovo conflict and operations in Southwest Asia, H2894 [6MY]
Argentina: corruption of judicial system, E653 [14AP], E1668 [28JY], E2133 [19OC]
Armed Forces: administration of certain drugs without informed consent, H1899 [13AP]
———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H3990-H3995 [9JN], E971 [14MY], E1025 [19MY], E1070 [24MY], E1231 [10JN]
———support for troops carrying out NATO military operations against Serbia, H1833, H1834 [12AP], H2149, H2150 [20AP]
———support for troops carrying out NATO military operations against Serbia (H. Res. 130), H1600, H1660-H1669 [24MR], E560 [25MR]
Armenia: independence anniversary, H8456 [21SE], E1925 [22SE], E1941 [23SE]
Aulakh, Gurmit Singh: Council of Khalistan Man of the Year award recipient, E2090 [13OC]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: investigation of war crimes, H251 [19JA]
Business and industry: retail stores policy relative to sale of violent music titles, H5373 [13JY]
Children and youth: protect from exposure to explicit sexual or violent material and prevent youth violence, H4401-H4414 [16JN]
———protect students from commercial exploitation (H.R. 2915), E1934 [22SE]
China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, H6443 [27JY]
———human rights violations in Tibet, E1441 [29JN]
———normal trade relations status, H328 [2FE], H3825 [8JN], H5084-H5089 [29JN], H8667 [27SE], H9309 [5OC], E1159 [8JN]
———normal trade relations status (H.J. Res. 57), H3847-H3855 [8JN], H6412-H6422 [26JY], H6427, H6433, H6434-H6475, H6568 [27JY], H6588 [29JY], E1682, E1690, E1699, E1706 [30JY], E1714, E1716 [2AU], E1778 [5AU], E1805 [8SE]
———normal trade relations status (H.J. Res. 57), unanimous-consent agreement, H6296, H6297 [22JY]
———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (H. Con. Res. 218), H11629 [5NO], H12885-H12887 [18NO]
———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary, E1137 [7JN]
———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary (H. Res. 178), H3529-H3535, H3540 [25MY]
CIA: require report on Kosovo Liberation Army, H3139, H3140 [13MY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 541), H2277 [22AP], E133 [3FE], E1239 [14JN]
———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1271), H1917 [13AP], E545 [24MR], E1239 [14JN]
Clinton, President: conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group, H8002, H8004 [9SE], H8137 [13SE], H8354 [15SE], H8472, H8546-H8550 [22SE], H8560 [23SE], H8661 [24SE], H8878 [28SE], H9378 [5OC]
———conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (H. Con. Res. 180), H8012-H8020 [9SE], E1848 [13SE], E1882 [15SE]
———conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (H. Con. Res. 180), consideration (H. Res. 281), H8005-H8012 [9SE]
Clothing industry: legal accountability for sweatshop conditions (H.R. 90), E47 [7JA]
Coast Guard: investigation into use of excessive force in detaining Cuban refugees, H5050 [29JN], H5096, H5099 [30JN]
Colombia: independence anniversary, E1567 [15JY]
Commission on International Religious Freedom: increase administrative authorities (S. 1546), H7460-H7462 [5AU]
Computers: ensure that the Internet remains open to fair competition, free from Government regulation, and easily accessible, H10516 [20OC]
———ensure the Internet remains open to fair competition, free from Government regulation, and easily accessible (H.R. 1686), H9904, H9907 [13OC], E868, E869 [5MY]
———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, H2527 [29AP], H8356 [15SE], H10906 [27OC]
———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (H.R. 850), H2242 [21AP], H3999 [9JN], E297 [1MR], E827 [3MY]
Consumers: establish disclosure requirements for banks and credit card companies that share information with telemarketers, ban sharing of credit card and deposit account numbers, and enhance regulatory enforcement, H5194 [1JY]
———establish disclosure requirements for banks and credit card companies that share information with telemarketers, ban sharing of credit card and deposit account numbers, and enhance regulatory enforcement (H.R. 2156), E1233 [10JN]
Courts: improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), H4573 [17JN], H4854-H4879 [24JN], E1465 [1JY]
———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), consideration (H. Res. 216), H4851-H4854 [24JN]
———permit Federal civil forfeitures relative to illegal alien smuggling, H4869 [24JN]
———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (S. 1769), H12882-H12884 [18NO]
Crime: assist States to establish and maintain computer records of violent juvenile offenders, H4376 [16JN]
———expand prohibition on stalking (H.R. 1869), H11448 [3NO], H11910-H11913 [10NO], E1028 [19MY]
Croatia: independence anniversary, E1165 [8JN], E1224 [10JN]
Cuba: event promoting awareness of human rights violations against political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, H3001 [12MY], H3224 [18MY]
Curuvija, Slavko: assassination of Serbian journalist, E609 [12AP]
Customs Service: require employees that conduct strip searches to be the same gender as the person being searched, H5672 [15JY]
Cyprus: independence anniversary, E2016 [1OC]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for deployment of Armed Forces in Kosovo unless authorized by law (H.R. 647), H528 [9FE], H588 [11FE]
Dept. of Justice: evaluate and collect data relative to police brutality, H6999, H7000 [4AU]
———prohibit discrimination against or denigration of the religious or moral beliefs of juveniles participating in juvenile justice programs, H4466-H4468 [16JN]
Dept. of State: require independent report on role of diplomacy in ending the conflict in Kosovo, H5819, H5820 [19JY]
———require report on atrocities committed against ethnic Serbs in Kosovo, H6831-H6833 [2AU]
Dept. of Transportation: establish Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses to prevent counterfeiting, H4760 [23JN]
District of Columbia: tribute to Capital Pride Festival, E282 [24FE]
Eau Claire, WI: tribute to Lakeshore Elementary School students for symbolic peace efforts relative to children of Kosovo, E1000 [18MY]
Ecuador: Dept. of State report on corruption in judicial system relative to allocation of foreign assistance, H6663 [29JY]
Electronic commerce: recognize electronic signatures, restrict certain electronic mail advertisements, protect Internet privacy, and promote deployment of broadband Internet services (H.R. 1685), E868, E869 [5MY]
Endangered Species Act: prohibit use of items or information obtained by trespassing on private property or otherwise taken without the consent of the owner of the property (H.R. 2253), E1304 [17JN]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain investigative reports from the definition of consumer reports (H.R. 3408), E2421 [17NO]
Financial institutions: ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information, H5219, H5222 [1JY]
———ensure consumer privacy protection, H5231-H5236, H5238, H5239 [1JY]
———ensure medical and financial privacy for consumers, H6728-H6738 [30JY]
———ensure medical and financial privacy for consumers and prevent redlining in the insurance industry, H5191, H5192, H5194-H5196, H5320-H5322 [1JY]
———give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information, H5310, H5317 [1JY]
———give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (H.R. 1929), E1082 [25MY]
———prevent implementation of ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies, H5190, H5288-H5291 [1JY], E544 [24MR]
———prevent implementation of ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies (H.R. 621), E155 [8FE]
———protect confidentiality of personal financial information, H2276 [22AP]
———require congressional approval to implement ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies and conduct a study on economic and privacy issues of such regulations (H.R. 530), E133 [3FE]
Firearms: gun control, H4232 [15JN]
———protect right to keep and bear arms, H8645-H8653 [24SE], E1972 [27SE]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, E4 [6JA]
———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 5), E13 [7JA]
———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 33), H704-H707 [23FE], H723 [24FE], H4716 [22JN], H4787-H4804 [23JN], H4830, H4833-H4844 [24JN], E267 [24FE], E1409, E1413 [25JN], E1486, E1490 [1JY]
———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 33), consideration (H. Res. 217), H4785-H4787 [23JN]
———desecration, H3868 [9JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit military assistance and arms transfers to certain countries, H4252 [15JN]
Fort Dix, NJ: tribute to employees for participation in Operation Provide Refuge, E1624 [22JY]
Freedom of religion: protect, E373 [9MR]
———protect religious liberty (H.R. 1691), H5584-H5608 [15JY], E1625, E1636 [22JY], E2106, E2107 [14OC]
———protect religious liberty (H.R. 1691), consideration (H. Res. 245), H5580-H5584 [15JY]
———restrict filing of housing and employment discrimination claims to small landlords, religious institutions, and small business owners, H5598-H5607 [15JY]
FTC: issue new rules regulating telemarketing firms (H.R. 3180), E2210 [28OC]
German Americans: injustices suffered during World War II, E2525 [19NO]
Government: protection from personal intrusion, H316 [2FE]
Greece: independence anniversary, H1784-H1789 [25MR], E454 [17MR], E532 [23MR], E537 [24MR]
Health: embryonic stem cell research funding, E1696 [30JY]
———establish Federal penalties for prohibited use and disclosure of personal health information and allow individuals to inspect and copy their own health information (H.R. 2455), E1494 [1JY]
———human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, H10772 [26OC]
———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (H.R. 2457), E1490 [1JY]
———protect the privacy of personally identifiable health information (H.R. 1941), E1086 [25MY], E1105 [26MY]
Hong Kong: report on status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, E166 [9FE], E194 [10FE]
———status of freedom of the press under the People's Republic of China, E2484 [19NO]
Hungary: anniversary of revolution, E348 [4MR]
Immigration: ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien, H7358-H7361 [5AU]
India: civil liberties violations in Kashmir, H5439 [13JY], H6381 [26JY], E1503 [1JY], E1521 [13JY], E1616 [21JY], E1694 [30JY]
———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E495 [18MR], E544 [24MR], E626 [13AP], E783 [27AP], E1050, E1052 [20MY], E2007 [1OC], E2033 [6OC], E2090 [13OC], E2107 [14OC], E2396 [16NO]
———civil liberties violations of Sikhs relative to the interception of Sukhbir Singh Osan's mail, E1474 [1JY]
———human rights violations, E77 [20JA]
———independence anniversary, E82 [20JA], E1777 [5AU]
———release of political prisoners, E1932 [22SE]
———resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, H8457-H8459 [21SE], H9888 [12OC], E1442 [29JN]
———resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir and Jammu, H4999 [29JN]
———resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir and Jammu (H. Res. 227), E1424 [29JN], E1614 [21JY]
———Sikh observance of Baisakhi Day, E621, E623, E626 [13AP], E649 [14AP], E783 [27AP]
———U.S. policy, H5064 [29JN]
Indonesia: deployment of a U.N. force to address human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination (H. Res. 292), H8155 [14SE], H8879-H8887 [28SE], H9196 [30SE]
———human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination, H7890, H7891, H7958 [8SE], H8002, H8003, H8004, H8082, H8085 [9SE], H8102, H8132, H8134 [13SE], H8158 [14SE], E1839, E1840 [9SE], E1868 [14SE]
———prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented (H.R. 2809), E1987 [29SE]
———prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented (H.R. 2838), H8081 [9SE]
———prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented (H.R. 2895), H9196 [30SE]
Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 306), E57 [7JA]
International relations: responsibility of international business community to promote human rights, E2034 [6OC]
Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (H.R. 2442), H11904-H11910 [10NO], E1473, E1486 [1JY], E1751 [5AU], E2525 [19NO]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute to efforts to secure release of captured U.S. servicemen held in Serbia, H2980 [11MY], E922 [11MY]
———tribute to efforts to secure release of captured U.S. servicemen held in Serbia (H. Res. 156), H2561, H2601-H2608 [4MY]
Jamaica: independence anniversary, E1741 [4AU]
Kazakhstan: elections, E437 [16MR]
Kosovo: authorize security assistance training and support funding for the Kosovo Liberation Army (H.R. 1408), H1979 [14AP]
———authorize security assistance training and support funding for the Kosovo Liberation Army (H.R. 1425), H2275 [22AP]
———authorize security assistance training for Kosovo refugees and Albanians, H2534 [29AP], H3610 [26MY]
———authorize use of all necessary force and other means to accomplish U.S. and NATO objectives (H.J. Res. 51), H2771 [5MY]
———cease fire relative to peace negotiations, H3003 [12MY], H3770 [8JN], E1171 [9JN]
———civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, H3443-H3447 [20MY], H11486 [4NO]
———clarification of the terms ``ground troops'' versus ``ground elements'', H2404-H2409 [28AP]
———condition and humanitarian needs of refugees, E1089 [25MY]
———condition and humanitarian needs of refugees (H. Res. 161), H3270 [18MY]
———displacement of refugees relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police, H1902 [13AP]
———impact of congressional and private delegations on diplomatic initiatives, H2898 [6MY]
———involvement of Russia in peace negotiations, H2362-H2370 [27AP], H2452, H2458 [28AP], H2527, H2534 [29AP], H2561, H2615-H2619 [4MY], H2801 [5MY], H2910-H2917 [6MY], H2979 [11MY], H3068 [12MY], H3490 [24MY]
———legality of U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia, H2778 [5MY]
———NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police, H381 [3FE], H541 [10FE], H726 [24FE], H1410 [18MR], E82 [20JA], E188 [10FE]
———peace agreement between NATO and Serbia, H3980, H4010-H4020 [9JN], H4027, H4028, H4030, H4041 [10JN], H4989 [25JN], E1246 [14JN], E1321 [17JN], E1394 [24JN], E1418 [29JN]
———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, H896 [3MR], H3875 [9JN], H4040-H4048, H4057-H4065, H4090, H4093 [10JN], H5001 [29JN]
———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (H. Con. Res. 42), H1017, H1018 [8MR], H1138 [10MR], H1174, H1189-H1250 [11MR], H1270 [16MR], H1384, H1388 [17MR], H1442 [18MR], H1480, H1576 [23MR], H1672 [24MR], E427 [15MR], E441, E448 [16MR], E457, E469 [17MR]
———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (H. Con. Res. 42), consideration (H. Res. 103), H1179-H1189 [11MR]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law, H1672 [24MR], H2879-H2892 [6MY]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (H.R. 1368), H1834 [12AP], H1899 [13AP]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (H.R. 1569), H2338 [27AP], H2385-H2414, H2450, H2451, H2453, H2454, H2456, H2457, H2459-H2464 [28AP], H2473, H2474, H2525, H2528 [29AP], E818, E822 [29AP], E1036 [20MY]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (H.R. 1569), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2376-H2385 [28AP]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (S.J. Res. 11), H2974 [11MY]
———protection of ethnic Serbs remaining in Kosovo, E1660 [27JY], E1672 [28JY]
———provide humanitarian assistance for Kosovar Albanian refugees, H2829, H2872-H2875, H2876, H2877 [6MY]
———report on collection of contributions from NATO members for reimbursement of costs of military operations against Serbia, H9306 [5OC]
———require peace agreement and congressional approval prior to deployment of U.S. troops, H1248, H1249 [11MR]
———require the President to report on national interest in conflict, resources required, rules of engagement, and exit strategy prior to deployment of U.S. troops, H1247, H1248 [11MR]
———tribute to Indiana residents for providing humanitarian assistance for Kosovar Albanian refugees, H2773 [5MY]
———tribute to Southern Lakes Media, Inc., and Walworth Newspapers, Inc., for relief efforts relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians, E701 [20AP]
———tribute to U.S. and NATO troops for carrying out military operations against Serbia, H5206-H5214 [1JY]
———U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, H1600, H1602, H1648, H1649, H1651, H1664, H1665, H1666, H1668, H1673, H1677 [24MR], H1805, H1808, H1835, H1836, H1838, H1841, H1855-H1859 [12AP], H1875, H1899, H1902, H1905, H1920-H1922, H1932-H1936 [13AP], H1976, H2033 [14AP], H2058, H2105, H2113, H2115 [15AP], H2181 [20AP], H2243, H2245, H2247, H2253, H2261-H2264, H2266-H2268 [21AP], H2275, H2277 [22AP], H2311, H2362-H2370 [27AP], H2455 [28AP], H2527 [29AP], H2551 [3MY], H2557, H2561, H2610, H2615-H2619 [4MY], H2640, H2783-H2786, H2795-H2807 [5MY], H2898 [6MY], H2924 [10MY], H2965, H2968, H2969, H2974-H2988, H2993 [11MY], H3075-H3079 [12MY], H3150, H3151, H3152, H3153 [13MY], H3173 [14MY], H3213 [17MY], H3220, H3222, H3275 [18MY], H3299, H3300, H3301 [19MY], H3397, H3440, H3443-H3447, H3453-H3456 [20MY], H3488-H3491 [24MY], H3510 [25MY], H3611 [26MY], H3715, H3744 [7JN], H3770 [8JN], H3868, H3879-H3883, H4010-H4020 [9JN], H4027, H4028, H4030, H4040-H4065, H4090, H4093 [10JN], H4475 [17JN], H4661 [18JN], H4709, H4726-H4732 [22JN], H4989 [25JN], E557, E566 [25MR], E608 [12AP], E621 [13AP], E682 [15AP], E784 [27AP], E902 [6MY], E927 [11MY], E944 [12MY], E993, E996 [18MY], E1080 [25MY], E1106 [26MY], E1140 [7JN], E1171 [9JN], E1262 [15JN], E1437 [29JN], E1458 [1JY]
———U.S. policy on self-determination relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police (H. Con. Res. 9), E16 [7JA]
Kurdistan: recognize Kurds right to self-determination to stop exploitation by external forces, H3442 [20MY]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations, E1313 [17JN]
———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (H.R. 792), E264 [23FE]
Law enforcement: improve prevention and prosecution of police misconduct (H.R. 2656), E1707 [30JY]
———prevent traffic stops motivated by race or other biases, H4758, H4759 [23JN]
———provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (H.R. 1443), E673 [15AP]
Lithuania: independence anniversary, E180 [9FE], E228 [11FE]
May, Steve: condemn Army's efforts to remove Arizona State Representative from military service relative to acknowledgement of homosexuality during debate on benefits for domestic partners, E1808 [8SE], E1907 [21SE]
Medicare: creation of database collecting personal information from individuals receiving in-home benefits, H1175 [11MR]
———creation of database for collecting personal information from individuals receiving in-home benefits, H1977 [14AP]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, H3610 [26MY]
———culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (H. Con. Res. 118), E1084 [25MY]
———culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (S. Con. Res. 105), H1808 [12AP]
Moody AFB, GA: tribute to troops participating in NATO military operations against Serbia, H2453 [28AP]
Nagorno-Karabagh: independence anniversary, E1864 [14SE]
National objectives: use of faith and religion to overcome adversity, H3174 [14MY]
National parks and recreation areas: prohibit sex offenders from entering (H.R. 1925), H3511 [25MY]
News media: coverage of U.S. involvement in NATO military operations against Serbia, E1282 [16JN]
Nigeria: independence anniversary, E1113 [26MY]
———political reform, E1171 [9JN]
Pakistan: opposition to military coup and support for a civilian, democratically-elected government (H. Con. Res. 200), H12888 [18NO]
———suspend foreign assistance relative to military coup, E2103 [14OC]
———U.S. policy, H12888 [18NO]
Peru: increase U.S. support to democracy and human rights activists, review threats to freedom of the press and judicial independence, and secure release of Lori H. Berenson, H6053-H6058, H6061-H6063 [21JY]
———interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (H. Res. 57), H9261-H9263 [4OC], E221 [11FE]
Philippines: independence anniversary, E1218 [10JN]
Poland: independence anniversary, E2366 [11NO]
Portugal: national assembly resolution on human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination, H8065 [9SE]
Privacy: creation of a computer monitoring system, H6586 [29JY]
———prohibit appearance of Social Security numbers on, or through, unopened Dept. of the Treasury mailings (H.R. 3218), E2285 [5NO]
———prohibit Federal, State, and local agencies and private entities from transferring, selling, or disclosing personal data without consent and make such information available to the individual (H.R. 2644), H10617 [21OC]
———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number, H4744 [23JN]
———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (H.R. 220), E3 [6JA]
———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (H.R. 1450), H2059 [15AP], E667 [15AP]
———repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses, H413 [3FE]
———repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses (H.R. 2337), E1396 [24JN]
———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 514), H801-H806 [25FE], E333 [3MR]
———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (H.R. 514), consideration (H. Res. 77), H800, H801 [25FE]
———treatment of individuals who unintentionally divulge intercepted electronic communications, H805 [25FE]
Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights, H925-H927 [3MR]
———preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 883), H3149 [13MY], H3397, H3402-H3425 [20MY], E297 [1MR], E1076 [25MY]
———preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (H.R. 883), consideration (H. Res. 180), H3398-H3401 [20MY]
———private property owner rights, H11846 [9NO]
———private property owner rights (H.R. 1142), E468 [17MR]
———require congressional approval before entering any international agreement on disposal, management or use of public lands, H3416, H3417 [20MY]
Religion: treatment of Sikhs carrying symbolic swords relative to concealed weapons laws, E1946 [23SE]
Russia: allocation of foreign aid contingent upon religious freedom, E828 [3MY]
———condemn anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Duma (H. Con. Res. 37), H1535-H1538 [23MR], E276 [24FE], E326 [3MR], E1064 [24MY]
———hostilities in breakaway region of Chechnya, E2178 [25OC]
———promote freedom of news media and freedom of expression to support democratization (H. Con. Res. 67), E517 [23MR]
———protection of Jews from anti-Semitic actions, E1958 [24SE]
———U.S. policy relative to alleged spying on U.S. and NATO military operations against Serbia, H3300 [19MY]
Sakic, Dinko: prosecution as a war criminal, E2234 [1NO]
Serbia: account for Kosovar Albanians being held in prison, treat them in accordance with all applicable international standards, allow access to them by the Red Cross, and arrange for their release, H6067-H6073 [21JY]
———authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes (S. Con. Res. 21), H2385-H2400, H2441, H2452, H2453, H2454, H2456, H2457, H2458, H2459-H2464 [28AP], H2473, H2474, H2475, H2476, H2525, H2528 [29AP], E817, E818, E822 [29AP], E1036 [20MY]
———authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes (S. Con. Res. 21), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2376-H2385 [28AP]
———direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces pursuant to the War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res. 82), H2385-H2400, H2414-H2427, H2450, H2451, H2453, H2454, H2456, H2457, H2459-H2464 [28AP], H2473, H2474, H2475, H2525, H2528 [29AP], E818, E822, E825 [29AP], E1036 [20MY]
———direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces pursuant to the War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res. 82), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2376-H2385 [28AP]
———prohibit reconstruction assistance relative to U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia, H3610 [26MY]
———release of captured U.S. servicemen and adherence to Geneva Convention protocols relative to POW and civilians (H. Con. Res. 83), H2102-H2104, H2116 [15AP]
Sri Lanka: independence anniversary, E143 [4FE]
Sudan: civil war, E1194 [9JN]
Taxation: ensure confidentiality of advance pricing agreements (H.R. 2378), E1422 [29JN]
Tibetan National Day: observance, E392 [10MR]
Tunisia: independence anniversary, E532 [23MR]
Turkey: compliance with U.N. resolutions relative to Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 159), H6560, H6562, H6564 [27JY]
———human rights violations against Kurds, H1792 [25MR], H3768 [8JN]
Vietnam: make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (H.J. Res. 58), H6740 [30JY], H6845, H6888-H6900 [3AU]
Women: ensure a woman's right to breastfeed her child on Federal property under certain conditions, H5563 [14JY], H5672-H5674 [15JY]
Zhang Rongliang: arrest in the People's Republic of China relative to religious persecution, H8973 [29SE]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S12886-S12895 [20OC], S12949-S12961, S12987 [21OC]
———prohibit gender-based occurrences (S. 41), S480, S482 [19JA], S727 [20JA]
———protect lives of born and unborn persons (S. 907), S4369 [28AP]
———protect lives of unborn persons (S. 40), S479, S482 [19JA], S727 [20JA]
———violence against clinics and providers, S14238-S14240 [8NO]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relative to Kosovo conflict, and for military operations in Southwest Asia, S5650, S5665, S5667, S5679 [20MY]
———making emergency supplemental for military operations, refugee relief, and humanitarian assistance relative to Kosovo conflict, and for military operations in Southwest Asia (H.R. 1664), S6042 [26MY]
Armed Forces: confidentiality of records of family and other professional support services relative to sexual or domestic abuse, S1765, S1766 [23FE]
———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6012-S6019 [26MY]
———support for troops carrying out NATO military operations against Serbia, S3687, S3688 [14AP], S6812 [9JN]
———support for troops carrying out NATO military operations against Serbia (S. Res. 74), S3300 [24MR]
Burma: political reform, S9198 [26JY]
Children and youth: protect students from commercial exploitation (S. 1908), S14556 [10NO]
China, People's Republic of: congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, S2825 [17MR], S2903-S2910 [18MR], S3577 [25MR]
———congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization (S. 742), S3475 [25MR]
———congressional approval before the U.S. supports admission into the World Trade Organization, and U.S. withdrawal if admission is granted without U.S. approval (S. 743), S3475 [25MR]
———human rights violations in Tibet, S2623 [15MR]
———normal trade relations status (S.J. Res. 27), S6466 [7JN], S6783 [9JN]
———normal trade relations status (S.J. Res. 27), motion to discharge from Committee on Finance (Senate), S8825-S8829, S8834, S8842-S8851 [20JY]
———normal trade relations status (S.J. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, S8809 [19JY]
———Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary (S. Res. 103), S5501 [18MY], S6445-S6447 [27MY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 74), S508 [19JA]
———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 74), star print, S4933 [6MY]
———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 702), S3258 [24MR]
Clinton, President: conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group, S11085-S11087 [21SE], S11950 [5OC]
———conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (S.J. Res. 33), S10636 [8SE], S10657, S10686-S10691 [9SE], S10723 [10SE], S10804-S10807, S10809-S10813, S10815-S10818 [14SE]
———conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (S.J. Res. 33), motion to proceed, S10769-S10771 [13SE]
———conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (S.J. Res. 33), order printing, S10872 [14SE]
———conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (S.J. Res. 33), unanimous-consent agreement, S10801 [14SE]
———conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (S.J. Res. 33), unanimous-consent request, S10686 [9SE], S10720 [10SE]
Coast Guard: investigation into use of excessive force in detaining Cuban refugees, S7845 [30JN]
Commission on International Religious Freedom: increase administrative authorities (S. 1546), S10528 [5AU]
Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (S. 798), S3705-S3707 [14AP], S3771 [15AP], S8949 [21JY]
Consumers: labeling system for apparel and sporting goods made without child labor (S. 1549), S10464 [5AU]
Courts: improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (S. 1701), S12108, S12109 [6OC]
———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (S. 1931), S14628-S14635 [16NO]
———protect researchers from compelled disclosure of research in Federal courts (S. 1437), S9233 [26JY]
———provide for equitable treatment of governmental and private plaintiffs in certain civil actions (S. 1269), S7528 [23JN]
———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies, S14879-S14881 [19NO], S15227 [3DE]
———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (S. 1769), S13052 [22OC], S14222, S14223 [5NO]
———simplify and expedite access to Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges have been deprived by final actions of State or Federal agencies (S. 1028), S5265 [13MY]
Crime: enhance rights and protections of victims (S. 934), S4496-S4504 [30AP]
Dept. of the Interior: require a warrant or owner's permission before inspecting private land for law enforcement purposes (S. 1202), S6859 [10JN]
Education: legal protection for teachers and other school professionals who take reasonable measures to maintain order and discipline in schools (S. 1721), S12555 [13OC]
Eglin AFB, FL: recognize and commend personnel for participation in NATO Operation Allied Force in the Balkan Region (S. Res. 185), S11442 [24SE], S14047 [4NO]
Financial institutions: ensure consumer privacy protection, S4865-S4868 [6MY]
———ensure consumer privacy when establishing a framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (S. 1903), S14547 [10NO]
———ensure personal financial privacy and give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (S. 1924), S14614 [16NO]
———give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (S. 187), S614-S620 [19JA]
———prevent implementation of ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies, S2356-S2358, S2361-S2365 [5MR], S2389 [8MR]
———prevent implementation of ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies (S. 403), S1425 [10FE], S1961 [24FE]
———prevent implementation of ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies (S. 508), S2154 [2MR], S2160 [3MR]
———prevent implementation of ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies (S. 508), unanimous-consent request, S2355 [5MR]
———require congressional approval to implement ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies and conduct a study on economic and privacy issues of such regulations (S. 466), S2008 [25FE]
Firearms: limitation on and reimbursement of attorney's fees in liability cases of firearms manufacturers, dealers, and importers (S. 954), S4675 [4MY]
———prohibit imposition of a fee for criminal background checks before the transfer of a handgun and prohibit retention of resulting information (S. 597), S2591 [11MR]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S2865-S2868 [17MR], S6922 [14JN]
Government: establish procedures for assessing Federal regulations relative to seizure of private property (S. 246), S734 [20JA]
———strengthen information security practices throughout the Federal Government (S. 1993), S15108-S15112 [19NO]
Greece: independence anniversary, S3152 [23MR], S3539 [25MR]
Health: embryonic stem cell research funding, S11588, S11590 [29SE]
———ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information (S. 573), S2506, S2507 [10MR]
———ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information (S. 578), S2510 [10MR], S2681 [15MR]
———ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information (S. 881), S4257 [27AP]
———human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, S12988 [21OC]
———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information, S8583 [15JY]
———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (S. 1322), S8104-S8108 [1JY]
Human rights: clarify that forced or indentured labor includes forced or indentured child labor (S. 281), S856 [21JA]
Immigration: ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien, S14649 [16NO]
India: resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, S7679 [24JN]
Indonesia: human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination, S10538, S10539, S10549-S10551, S10584 [8SE], S10735 [10SE], S10750, S10751, S10777 [13SE], S10801-S10804, S10847 [14SE], S12831 [19OC]
———prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented (S. 1568), S10613-S10615 [8SE], S11069 [16SE], S15081 [19NO]
Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 543), S2321, S2322 [4MR]
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda: funding, S9033, S9055 [22JY]
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: funding, S9033, S9055 [22JY]
———indictment of Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, S6017 [26MY]
———vigorous prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, S5810, S5811, S5814-S5817 [24MY], S5947 [25MY]
———vigorous prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity (S. Con. Res. 33), S5876 [24MY]
International Labor Organization: tribute to Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (S. Con. Res. 1), S714 [19JA], S3155 [23MR]
IRS: provide taxpayers with greater notice of any unlawful inspection or disclosure of their return or return information (S. 898), S4357 [28AP]
Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (S. 1909), S14557 [10NO]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute to efforts to secure release of captured U.S. servicemen held in Serbia, S4511 [3MY]
———tribute to efforts to secure release of captured U.S. servicemen held in Serbia (S. Res. 94), S4642, S4643 [4MY], S4725-S4727, S4790 [5MY]
Kosovo: assessment of NATO strategies and results relative to military operations against Serbia, S11018-S11021 [16SE], S14078 [5NO]
———authorize security assistance training and support funding for the Kosovo Liberation Army (S. 846), S4028-S4032 [21AP]
———authorize U.S. military operations as part of a larger NATO operation (S.J. Res. 12), S1771-S1773 [23FE]
———authorize use of all necessary force and other means to accomplish U.S. and NATO objectives (S.J. Res. 20), S3892, S3939-S3942 [20AP], S4483-S4485, S4509 [30AP], S4511, S4514-S4570 [3MY], S4611-S4616 [4MY]
———cease fire relative to peace negotiations, S6456 [7JN]
———civil liberties violations against ethnic Albanians, S13675 [2NO]
———NATO military intervention relative to human rights violations against ethnic Albanians by Serbian police, S735 [20JA], S1752-S1754, S1762-S1764 [23FE]
———peace agreement between NATO and Serbia, S6835-S6837, S6843, S6849, S6912 [10JN], S6940 [14JN], S7017 [15JN]
———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, S1996 [25FE], S2990-S2992, S2998 [19MR], S7962 [30JN]
———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (H. Con. Res. 42), S2785 [16MR]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law, S2918 [18MR], S2985-S2987, S2994-S2999 [19MR], S3028, S3031, S3039-S3056 [22MR], S3065-S3077, S3109 [23MR], S5809 [24MY], S5918-S5928, S5938-S5940 [25MY], S6034-S6040 [26MY]
———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (S.J. Res. 11), S1822-S1824, S1844 [23FE], S1847 [24FE]
———protection of ethnic Serbs remaining in Kosovo, S10358 [5AU]
———provide humanitarian assistance for Kosovar Albanian refugees, S5670 [20MY]
———requirements for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces, S4485 [30AP]
———tribute to U.S. and NATO troops for carrying out military operations against Serbia, S7158 [16JN], S7287, S7293 [21JN]
———tribute to U.S. and NATO troops for carrying out military operations against Serbia (S. Con. Res. 40), S7244 [17JN]
———tribute to U.S. and NATO troops for carrying out military operations against Serbia, unanimous-consent request, S6912, S6913 [10JN]
———U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, S3242 [24MR], S3542 [25MR], S3581 [12AP], S3614, S3628-S3630, S3663-S3665 [13AP], S3667-S3669 [14AP], S3761-S3764 [15AP], S3830, S3832-S3836 [19AP], S3890, S3892-S3896 [20AP], S3971, S3981-S3984 [21AP], S4099, S4140, S4142 [22AP], S4151-S4155 [26AP], S4233, S4234 [27AP], S4321, S4327 [28AP], S4472 [29AP], S4571 [3MY], S4940 [10MY], S5214 [13MY], S5420 [17MY], S5464 [18MY], S5789-S5791 [24MY], S6176, S6177, S6253-S6255, S6267 [27MY], S6456 [7JN], S6812 [9JN], S7287-S7290 [21JN], S7448 [22JN]
Kuwait: grant women the right to vote and run for elected office (S. Res. 153), S8653 [15JY]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (S. 424), S1448 [11FE]
Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (S. 821), S3793, S3794 [15AP]
Law enforcement officers: treatment of minorities, S3319-S3321 [25MR]
Lithuania: independence anniversary, S2607 [11MR]
Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (S. Con. Res. 76), S14824 [18NO]
Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, S8532, S8533 [15JY]
———prosecution as a war criminal (S. Res. 105), S5870 [24MY]
Minot, ND: tribute to Air Force 5th Bomb Wing for efforts during NATO military operations against Serbia, S7965 [30JN]
Peru: interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions (S. Res. 209), S14334 [8NO]
Privacy: enhance protections for electronic information, ensure uniform protections for purchase or rental of certain media, and promote use of encryption technology while balancing law enforcement needs (S. 854), S4040-S4042 [21AP]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (S. 809), S3782 [15AP]
———repeal law creating a national identification card by establishing Federal standards for birth certificates and drivers' licenses, S11066-S11068 [16SE]
Privacy Protection Study Commission: establish (S. 1901), S14535-S14541 [10NO]
Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (S. 510), S2132 [2MR]
Religion: accommodations in the workplace (S. 1668), S11647, S11648 [29SE]
Russia: condemn anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Duma (H. Con. Res. 37), S3297 [24MR]
———condemn anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Duma (S. Con. Res. 19), S2869, S2870 [17MR], S5584 [19MY]
Serbia: authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes (S. Con. Res. 21), S3094-S3103, S3106, S3107, S3110-S3119, S3156 [23MR], S3298 [24MR], S4483-S4485 [30AP], S4532 [3MY]
———authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes (S. Con. Res. 21), unanimous-consent agreement, S3109 [23MR]
———tribute to individuals for efforts to secure release of captured U.S. servicemen held in Serbia, S4511 [3MY]
SSA: allow access for researchers to Continuous Work History Sample data (S. 1245), S7325 [21JN]
Substance abuse: allow faith-based treatment centers to receive Federal funding and permit individuals receiving Federal assistance to choose private and religious oriented treatment (S. 289), S860 [21JA]
Telecommunications: require a health insurance issuer, health plan, or health care provider to obtain an enrollee's or patient's consent relative to the interception of oral, wire, or electronic communications (S. 782), S3642 [13AP]
———require consent of all parties relative to interception of oral, wire, or electronic communications (S. 781), S3642 [13AP]
Telephones: modify requirements relative to use and disclosure of customer proprietary network information (S. 1850), S13801 [3NO]
Tibetan National Day: designate (S. Res. 60), S2520-S2522, S2529 [10MR]
Tunisia: independence anniversary, S2680 [15MR], S2781 [16MR], S3060 [22MR]
Turkey: end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (S. Con. Res. 9), S1451 [11FE]
Ukraine: independence anniversary, S11446 [24SE]
Vietnam: make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (S.J. Res. 28), S6466 [7JN]
———make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (S.J. Res. 28), motion to discharge from Committee on Finance (Senate), S8825-S8835 [20JY]
———make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (S.J. Res. 28), unanimous-consent agreement, S8809 [19JY]
Women: protection of reproductive rights (S. 1400), S8880 [20JY]
Yugoslavia: restrict foreign aid to countries, regions, and communities in the former Yugoslavia that continue to harbor indicted war criminals, S7879 [30JN]
Reports
Carter Center Staff Evacuates East Timor—Center Joins Call for International Intervention if Indonesian Government Fails To Act: Carter Center (organization), H7960 [8SE]
East Timor—Martial Law Will Make Things Worse: Human Rights Watch (organization), H8082 [9SE]
East Timor—The World Must Act or Be Complicit in the Killing: Human Rights Watch (organization), H8082 [9SE]
Indonesian Armed Forces Continue Campaign of Murder, Violence, and Massive Forced Deportation in East Timor as Militias Terrorize Timorese Refugees in West Timor: Carter Center (organization), H8137 [13SE]
Meetings of Congressional and Russian Duma Delegations Relative to Kosovo Peace Negotiations, H2618 [4MY], H2802 [5MY], H2914 [6MY]
Need for H.R. 1658—Recent Cases of Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuses of Innocent, Legitimate Businesspeople and Entities, H4856-H4858 [24JN]
Task Force on the Hong Kong Transition, E166-E168 [9FE], E1148-E1151 [7JN]
Visit to Albania—Refugees—An Exodus of Biblical Proportions: Representative Wolf, H1902 [13AP]
Visit to Kosovo: Representative Wolf, H1191-H1193, H1237 [11MR]
Reports filed
American Land Sovereignty Protection Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 883) (H. Rept. 106-142), H3169 [13MY]
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1658) (H. Rept. 106-192), H4664 [18JN]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 42, Presence of U.S. Armed Forces for Peacekeeping Purposes in Kosovo: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 103) (H. Rept. 106-48), H1161 [10MR]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 82, Direct the President To Withdraw U.S. Armed Forces From Serbia Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 106-118), H2371 [27AP]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 180, Conditional Clemency by President Clinton for Prisoners Convicted of Crimes Connected to Activities of Puerto Rican Nationalist Group: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 281) (H. Rept. 106-309), H7995 [8SE]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 33, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit U.S. Flag Desecration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 217) (H. Rept. 106-194), H4733 [22JN]
Consideration of H.R. 514, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 77) (H. Rept. 106-28), H714 [23FE]
Consideration of H.R. 883, American Land Sovereignty Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 106-151), H3391 [19MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1569, Military Operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Limitation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 106-118), H2371 [27AP]
Consideration of H.R. 1658, Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 216) (H. Rept. 106-193), H4733 [22JN]
Consideration of H.R. 1664, Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 106-127), H2809 [5MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 106-229), H5455 [13JY]
Consideration of S. Con. Res. 21, Presidential Authority To Conduct Military Air Operations and Missile Strikes Against Serbia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 106-118), H2371 [27AP]
Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 14), S4431 [29AP]
Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 33) (H. Rept. 106-191), H4664 [18JN]
Continued Reporting of Intercepted Wire, Oral, and Electronic Communications Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1769), S13401 [28OC]
Direct the President To Withdraw U.S. Armed Forces From Serbia Pursuant to the War Powers Resolution: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Con. Res. 82) (H. Rept. 106-116), H2371 [27AP]
East Timor Self-Determination Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1568), S11494 [27SE]
Interference With Freedom of the Press and the Independence of Judicial and Electoral Institutions in Peru: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 209), S13795 [3NO]
Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1664) (H. Rept. 106-125), H2634 [4MY]
———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 1664), S5953 [25MY]
Make Normal Trade Relations Status for Vietnam Contingent Upon Free Emigration Policies: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 58) (H. Rept. 106-282), H6842 [2AU]
Normal Trade Relations Status for the People's Republic of China: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 57) (H. Rept. 106-262), H6423 [26JY]
Promote Reliable On-Line Transactions To Encourage Commerce and Trade (PROTECT) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 798) (S. Rept. 106-142), S10388 [5AU]
Religious Liberty Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1691) (H. Rept. 106-219), H5331 [1JY]
Security and Freedom Through Encryption (SAFE) Act: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 850) (H. Rept. 106-117), H6423 [26JY]
———Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 850) (H. Rept. 106-117), H6423 [26JY]
———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 850) (H. Rept. 106-117), H5838 [19JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 850) (H. Rept. 106-117), H2371 [27AP]
Stalking Prevention and Victim Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1869) (H. Rept. 106-455), H11644 [5NO]
Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 514) (H. Rept. 106-24), H714 [23FE]
Resolutions by organizations
Gurmit Singh Aulakh Named Man of the Year: Council of Khalistan, E2090 [13OC]
Human Rights Violations in East Timor Relative to Vote on Self-Determination: Portuguese National Assembly, H8066 [9SE]
Protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number: DAR, E1496 [1JY]
U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations in Kosovo: DAR, E1494 [1JY]
Rulings of the Chair
Kosovo: presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (H. Con. Res. 42), H1214, H1230, H1249 [11MR]
Statements
Condemn Anti-Semitic Statements Made by Members of the Russian Duma: Representative Christopher H. Smith, E1064 [24MY]
Conditional Clemency by President Clinton for Prisoners Convicted of Crimes Connected to Activities of Puerto Rican Nationalist Group: Representative Gilman, H8016 [9SE]
Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: OMB, H4840 [24JN]
———Paul C. Tash, American Society of Newspaper Editors, H4840 [24JN]
Current Violence in East Timor: Representative McGovern, H7959 [8SE]
Effect of MFN on the People's Republic of China: Wei Jingsheng, H6449 [27JY]
Freedom and Privacy Restoration Act: Stacy Pelletier, Jessica Cole, Amy Clark, Sarah Kimball, and Christine Miller, E1537 [14JY]
Government Litigation Against Industries: American Tort Reform Association, S7529 [23JN]
Independence for Kosovo Is the Only Way To Stop Milosevic's War: Albanian American Civic League, E58 [7JA]
Internet Censorship: Amanda Cawthra, Angela Bellizzi, Renay Thompson, and Nick Stahle, E1615 [21JY]
Judicial Corruption in Argentina: Virginia Golan, Buenos Aires Yoga School Foundation, E1668 [28JY]
Lori H. Berenson Incarceration in Peru: Noam Chomsky, H6055 [21JY]
Need for Military Operations Against Serbia Relative to Human Rights Violations in Kosovo: Margaret Thatcher, S4569 [3MY]
Observations and Recommendations on Fact-Finding Trip to East Timor: Representative McGovern, H7959 [8SE]
People's Republic of China Human Rights Violations: Abdugheni Musa, H6444 [27JY]
Police Brutality: Chris Callahan, Ingrid O'Reilly, Chris Lancaster, Reah Greico, and Andy Weber, E1649 [26JY]
Principle of Equal Justice Under Law Is Preserved by the Litigation Fairness Act: Victor E. Schwartz, American Tort Reform Association, S7530 [23JN]
Religious Liberty Protection Act: Executive Office of the President, H5594 [15JY]
Repeal Law Creating a National Identification Card by Establishing Federal Standards for Birth Certificates and Drivers' Licenses: several organizations, E1396 [24JN]
Tibetan National Uprising: Dalai Lama, S2521 [10MR]
U.S. Participation in NATO Military Operations Against Serbia Relative to Human Rights Violations in Kosovo: American Jewish Committee, S4472 [29AP]
———Senator Warner, S4556 [3MY]
War in Yugoslavia: Brendan Hurlbut and Anthony Blair, E1709 [30JY]
Summaries
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (S. 1931), S14633 [16NO]
Crime Victims Assistance Act, S4501-S4503 [30AP]
Fair Pay Act (S. 702), S3260 [24MR]
Financial Information Privacy Act (S. 187), S618 [19JA]
Tables
Ground troop scenarios for U.S. military action in Yugoslavia, S4153 [26AP]
Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 1664), H2825 [6MY]
Testimonies
Human Rights Violations in Kosovo: Slavko Curuvija, E609 [12AP]
Judicial Corruption in Argentina: Federico Westerkamp, Center for Legal and Social Studies, E1757 [5AU]
Religious Liberty Protection Act: Scott Hochberg, H5605 [15JY]
U.S. Participation in NATO Military Operations Against Serbia Relative to Human Rights Violations in Kosovo: Senator Feingold and Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, S4527 [3MY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 37, condemn anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Russian Duma, H1535 [23MR]
H. Con. Res. 42, presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Kosovo for peacekeeping purposes, H1214 [11MR]
H. Con. Res. 67, promote freedom of news media and freedom of expression in Russia to support democratization, E518 [23MR]
H. Con. Res. 82, direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from Serbia pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, H2414 [28AP]
H. Con. Res. 83, release of U.S. servicemen captured in Serbia and adherence to Geneva Convention protocols relative to POW and civilians, H2103 [15AP]
H. Con. Res. 180, conditional clemency by President Clinton for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group, H8012 [9SE]
H. Con. Res. 218, People's Republic of China persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, H12886 [18NO]
H. Res. 57, interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions in Peru, H9262 [4OC]
H. Res. 77, consideration of H.R. 514, Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act, H800 [25FE]
H. Res. 103, consideration of H. Con Res. 42, presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Kosovo for peacekeeping purposes, H1179 [11MR]
H. Res. 130, support for troops carrying out NATO military operations against Serbia, H1660 [24MR]
H. Res. 151, consideration of H.R. 1569, H. Con. Res. 82, H.J. Res. 44, and S. Con. Res. 21, U.S. military action against Serbia, H2376 [28AP]
H. Res. 156, tribute to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., for efforts to secure release of captured U.S. servicemen held in Serbia, H2601 [4MY]
H. Res. 159, consideration of H.R. 1664, Kosovo and Southwest Asia Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, H2815 [6MY]
H. Res. 161, condition and humanitarian needs of Kosovo refugees, H3270 [18MY]
H. Res. 178, anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre in the People's Republic of China, H3529 [25MY]
H. Res. 180, consideration of H.R. 883, American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, H3398 [20MY]
H. Res. 216, consideration of H.R. 1658, Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, H4851 [24JN]
H. Res. 217, consideration of H.J. Res. 33, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. Flag, H4785 [23JN]
H. Res. 227, resolution of dispute between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and Jammu, E1425 [29JN]
H. Res. 245, consideration of H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5580 [15JY]
H. Res. 281, consideration of H. Con. Res. 180, conditional clemency by President Clinton for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group, H8005 [9SE]
H. Res. 292, deployment of a U.N. force to address human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination, H8879 [28SE]
H.J. Res. 33, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. Flag, H4787 [23JN]
H.J. Res. 57, normal trade relations status for the People's Republic of China, H6434 [27JY]
H.J. Res. 58, normal trade relations status for Vietnam contingent upon free emigration policies, H6888 [3AU]
H.R. 883, American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, H3414 [20MY]
H.R. 1569, Military Operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Limitation Act, H2400 [28AP]
H.R. 1691, Religious Liberty Protection Act, H5585 [15JY]
H.R. 1869, Stalking Prevention and Victim Protection Act, H11910 [10NO]
H.R. 2156, Consumer Telemarketing Financial Privacy Protection Act, E1234 [10JN]
H.R. 2442, Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act, H11904 [10NO]
S. 40, Unborn Children's Civil Rights Act, S479 [19JA]
S. 41, Civil Rights of Infants Act, S480 [19JA]
S. 187, Financial Information Privacy Act, S616 [19JA]
S. 281, clarify that forced of indentured labor includes forced or indentured child labor, S857 [21JA]
S. 403, prevent implementation of ``Know Your Customer'' regulations proposed by Federal banking agencies, S1425 [10FE]
S. 510, American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, S2132 [2MR]
S. 597, Second Amendment Rights Protection Act, S2591 [11MR]
S. 702, Fair Pay Act, S3258-S3260 [24MR]
S. 781, Telephone Privacy Act, S3642 [13AP]
S. 782, Patients' Telephone Privacy Act, S3643 [13AP]
S. 821, Traffic Stops Statistics Study Act, S3793 [15AP]
S. 846, Kosovo Self-Defense Act, S4030 [21AP]
S. 854, Electronic Rights for the 21st Century Act, S4042-S4047 [21AP]
S. 881, Medical Information Protection Act, S4257-S4265 [27AP]
S. 907, Right to Life Act, S4369 [28AP]
S. 934, Crime Victims Assistance Act, S4497-S4501 [30AP]
S. 954, Second Amendment Preservation Act, S4676 [4MY]
S. 1028, Citizens Access to Justice Act, S5266-S5268 [13MY]
S. 1202, require a warrant or owner's permission before inspecting private land for law enforcement purposes, S6860 [10JN]
S. 1400, Family Planning and Choice Protection Act, S8881-S8884 [20JY]
S. 1437, Thomas Jefferson Researcher's Privilege Act, S9234 [26JY]
S. 1546, Commission on International Religious Freedom administrative authorities, S10528 [5AU], H7460-H7462 [5AU]
S. 1549, Child Labor Free Consumer Information Act, S10465-S10467 [5AU]
S. 1684, clarify that forced or indentured labor includes forced or indentured child labor, S11880 [4OC]
S. 1769, Continued Reporting of Intercepted Wire, Oral, and Electronic Communications Act, S13052 [22OC], S14222, S14223 [5NO], H12883 [18NO]
S. 1850, Telephone Call Privacy Act, S13802 [3NO]
S. 1908, Student Privacy Protection Act, S14556 [10NO]
S. 1909, Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act, S14557 [10NO]
S. 1931, Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, S14630-S14632 [16NO]
S. 1993, Government Information Security Act, S15109-S15111 [19NO]
S. Con. Res. 1, tribute to International Labor Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, S714 [19JA]
S. Con. Res. 9, end Turkish restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus, S1451 [11FE]
S. Con. Res. 19, condemn anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Russian Duma, S2869 [17MR]
S. Con. Res. 21, authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes in Serbia, S3118, S3148 [23MR], H2441 [28AP]
S. Con. Res. 33, vigorous prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, S5876 [24MY]
S. Con. Res. 40, tribute to U.S. and NATO troops for carrying out military operations against Serbia in Kosovo, S7234, S7245 [17JN]
S. Con. Res. 76, Mexican adoption of measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas, S14823 [18NO]
S. Res. 60, Tibetan National Day, S2520 [10MR]
S. Res. 74, support for troops carrying out NATO military operations against Serbia, S3277, S3300 [24MR]
S. Res. 94, tribute to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., for efforts to secure release of captured U.S. servicemen held in Serbia, S4643, S4681 [4MY], S4727 [5MY]
S. Res. 103, anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre in the People's Republic of China, S5500 [18MY], S6447 [27MY]
S. Res. 105, prosecution of Slobodan Milosevic as a war criminal, S5870 [24MY]
S. Res. 153, grant women the right to vote and run for elected office in Kuwait, S8653 [15JY]
S. Res. 181, deployment of a U.N. force to address human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination, S10735 [10SE]
S. Res. 185, recognize and commend Eglin AFB, FL, personnel for participation in NATO Operation Allied Force in the Balkan Region, S14047 [4NO]
S. Res. 185, recognize and commend Eglin AFB, FL, personnel for participation in NATO Operation Allied Force in the Balkin Region, S11441 [24SE]
S. Res. 191, deployment of a U.N. force to address human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination, S11651 [29SE]
S. Res. 209, interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions in Peru, S13568 [29OC], S14334 [8NO]
S.J. Res. 12, authorize U.S. military operations in Kosovo as part of a larger NATO operation, S1772 [23FE]
S.J. Res. 14, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. flag, S2866 [17MR]
S.J. Res. 20, authorize use of all necessary force and other means to accomplish U.S. and NATO objectives in Kosovo, S4611 [4MY]
S.J. Res. 33, conditional clemency by President Clinton for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group, S10804, S10818 [14SE]
Transcripts
Press Conference on Assessment of NATO Strategies and Results Relative to Military Operations Against Serbia: Klaus Naumann, S11021-S11023 [16SE]