HALL, TONY P. (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1401), H4071, H4075 [10JN]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2415), H5794 [19JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2670), H6965 [3AU], H7324 [5AU]

Articles and editorials

First Step Toward Peace Is Eradicating Hunger, Jimmy Carter, International Herald Tribune (publication), E1350 [22JN]

Hunger's Silent Victims, Nisid Hajari, Time Asia (publication), E1077 [25MY]

Pol Pot's Legacies—Illiteracy and Malnutrition—Have Not Yet Followed Despot to the Grave, E1078 [25MY]

Sudan—To End a War, Christian Science Monitor, E1195 [9JN]

Why the World Owes My People—Nations That Ignored East Timorese Suffering 24 Years Ago Must Help Now, Carlos F.X. Belo, Newsweek (publication), H8886 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: HIV/AIDS prevention programs funding for sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 2765), H7883 [5AU]

Agriculture: improve financial situation of farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 2743), H9242 [1OC]

Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1239), H1596 [23MR]

Animals: prohibit certain conduct relative to elephants in circuses (see H.R. 2929), H8628 [23SE]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H1472 [18MR]

Army: close School of the Americas (see H.R. 732), H2810 [5MY]

Baumel, Zachary: locate and secure return along with other Israeli soldiers missing in action (see H.R. 1175), H4735 [22JN]

Birds: prohibit interstate movement of live birds, for the purpose of fighting, to States in which animal fighting is lawful (see H.R. 1275), H12896 [19NO]

Budget: establish 2-year cycle (see H. Res. 396), H12793 [18NO]

Business and industry: involvement of private companies in the trafficking of fetal tissue and body parts (see H. Res. 350), H11557 [4NO]

———provide assistance to microenterprises in developing countries (see H.R. 1143), H1405 [17MR]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: surveillance and research of autism and related developmental diseases to implement effective treatment and prevention strategies (see H.R. 274), H3392 [19MY]

Clinton, President: abstain from renegotiating international agreements governing antidumping and countervailing measures (see H. Res. 298), H9646 [7OC]

Community development: provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones, enterprise communities, and strategic planning communities (see H.R. 2170), H8149 [13SE]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 850), H1164 [10MR]

Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information (see H.R. 354), H796 [24FE]

Credit cards: prevent issuers from taking advantage of traditional college students and protect parents of such students (see H.R. 3142), H10769 [25OC]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 1082), H9410 [5OC]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1218), H1595 [23MR]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 230), H239 [7JA] (see H.R. 1644), H3711 [27MY]

Death and dying: promote pain management and palliative care without permitting assisted suicide and euthanasia (see H.R. 2260), H5336 [1JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Farmland Protection Program funding (see H.R. 1950), H6353 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: equitable retirement for military reserve technicians covered under FERS or CSRS (see H.R. 1079), H8872 [27SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide bonus grants to high performance States based on certain criteria and collect data to evaluate the outcome of welfare reform (see H.R. 3150), H10861 [26OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish headstones or markers for the marked graves of certain individuals (see H.R. 1387), H1971 [13AP]

Diseases: expand research activities relative to lupus (see H.R. 762), H957 [3MR]

Donald J. Pease Federal Building, Medina, OH: designate (see H.R. 1405), H2053 [14AP]

Ecology and environment: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 960), H6843 [2AU]

Education: distribution of Impact Aid Program funds to local educational agencies (see H. Con. Res. 136), H5368 [12JY]

———grants for public policy programs at certain institutes and schools (see H.R. 788), H715 [23FE]

———increase Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 959), H1260 [11MR]

———Pell Grant Program funding (see H.R. 1675), H10340 [19OC]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain investigative reports from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 3408), H12796 [18NO]

Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site: designate (see H.R. 868), H2998 [11MY]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 34), H816 [25FE]

———extend civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and certain other Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1228), H12109 [16NO]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 933), H4823 [23JN]

FEMA: make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards (see H.R. 1168), H5367 [12JY]

Firearms: protect children from violence (see H.R. 1342), H3171 [13MY]

Firefighters: acknowledge the dedication and sacrifice made by men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty (see H. Res. 203), H5336 [1JY]

Fisher, Zachary: confer status as an honorary veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (see H.J. Res. 46), H11145 [28OC]

Foreign aid: prohibit certain defense services to countries ineligible for international military education, training assistance, or arms transfers (see H.R. 1063), H1162 [10MR]

———recognize commitment and dedication of humanitarian relief nongovernmental organizations and private volunteer organizations for efforts in Central America and Kosovo (see H. Res. 152), H2373 [27AP]

Foreign countries: require congressional approval of U.S. economic sanctions on agricultural products, medicines, and medical products (see H.R. 3140), H11703 [8NO]

———require GAO report on effectiveness of economic sanctions and prohibit imposition of unilateral sanctions on exports of food, agricultural products, medicines, or medical supplies and equipment (see H.R. 212), H3086 [12MY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 434), H374 [2FE] (see H.R. 772), H1336 [16MR]

———provide bilateral debt relief and improve the provision of multilateral debt relief (see H.R. 1095), H1258 [11MR]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 2512), H5571 [14JY]

Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty (see H.R. 1691), H4735 [22JN]

Gambling: require certain notices in any mailing using a game of chance for the promotion of a product or service (see H.R. 170), H10724 [21OC]

Glenn, John: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 239), H419 [3FE]

Health: apply group health plan portability requirements to students covered under college-sponsored health plans (see H.R. 991), H1012 [4MR]

———importance of education, early detection, and treatment in the prevention of breast cancer (see H. Res. 278), H9023 [29SE]

———increase public awareness of the dangers of pediatric cancer (see H. Con. Res. 115), H10770 [25OC]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 358), H268 [19JA] (see H.R. 2723), H9410 [5OC]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 116), H272 [19JA]

———require insurance coverage of bone mass measurements and inform women concerning reproductive and post-menopausal health care choices (see H.R. 925), H5179 [30JN]

Hesburgh, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1932), H3860 [8JN]

Homeless: educational assistance for children and youth (see H.R. 2888), H10033 [13OC]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 146), H4823 [23JN]

Human rights: condemn use of children as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 209), H10861 [26OC]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor (see H.R. 1356), H6964 [3AU]

Hunger: issue special postage stamps to fund emergency food relief programs (see H.R. 2730), H7881 [5AU]

IMF: oppose use of proceeds from the sale of gold reserves for structural adjustment programs in developing countries (see H. Con. Res. 132), H5368 [12JY]

Indonesia: deployment of a U.N. force to address human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination (see H. Res. 292), H8289 [14SE]

———implementation of results of referendum in East Timor and end violence by paramilitary groups (see H. Res. 285), H8099 [9SE]

———prohibit military assistance until the termination of paramilitary funding and human rights violations in East Timor (see H. Con. Res. 97), H2810 [5MY]

———support for peace process in East Timor (see H. Res. 251), H6600 [29JY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H957 [3MR]

———provide equitable coverage of mental health, substance abuse, and chemical dependency treatment services under group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 1515), H3861 [8JN]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 1977), H4025 [9JN]

———require group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide coverage for human leukocyte antigen testing (see H.R. 2021), H11481 [3NO]

Iron and steel industry: limit steel imports to the average monthly volume of such imports during the 3 years preceding July, 1997 (see H.R. 506), H539 [9FE]

———reduce the volume of steel imports (see H.R. 975), H1070 [9MR]

Israel: elections (see H. Con. Res. 109), H3295 [18MY]

Korea, Republic of: designate for Visa Waiver Pilot Program (see H.R. 1896), H3460 [20MY]

Lane Victory (S.S.): issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 112), H5572 [14JY]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1093), H1804 [25MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H481 [8FE]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 175), H7884 [5AU]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 919), H10173 [18OC]

Library of Congress: assemble a written history of the House of Representatives for publication (see H.R. 2303), H6965 [3AU]

Louis Stokes Post Office, Shaker Heights, OH: designate (see H.R. 2357), H6965 [3AU]

Medicaid: provide State options to allow eligibility for legal immigrant pregnant women, children, and certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 1399), H3860 [8JN]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1187), H1471 [18MR]

———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1115), H1333 [16MR]

———graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 1785), H8665 [24SE]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 914), H889 [2MR]

———payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 1579), H6353 [22JY]

———prevent sudden disruption of beneficiary enrollment in Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 141), H12904 [22NO]

———treatment of payments to Medicare+Choice organizations relative to disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 1103), H9242 [1OC]

———waive waiting period for coverage and provide coverage of drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 353), H3605 [25MY]

Middle East: oppose unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State (see H. Con. Res. 24), H892 [2MR]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 325), H267 [19JA]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles (see H.R. 1992), H3710 [27MY]

———transfer certain motor carrier safety functions from the Federal Highway Administration to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (see H.R. 507), H8290 [14SE]

NIH: expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism research activities (see H.R. 997), H3861 [8JN]

Noise pollution: prohibit operation of certain aircraft not complying with certain noise levels (see H.R. 2499), H5456 [13JY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 773), H714 [23FE]

One America: celebrate differences in ethnicity, race, and religion in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 141), H4735 [22JN]

Organ donors: establish congressional commemorative medal (see H.R. 941), H891 [2MR]

OSHA: issue regulations to eliminate or minimize the significant risk of needlestick injury to health care workers (see H.R. 1899), H7997 [8SE]

Panama Canal: negotiate renewed presence of U.S. Armed Forces and review contract bidding process for lease of port facilities by People's Republic of China (see H. Con. Res. 186), H11145 [28OC]

Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 573), H892 [2MR]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 669), H584 [10FE]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 82), H957 [3MR]

Petroleum: limit sulfur concentrations in gasoline (see H.R. 888), H8468 [21SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 417), H271 [19JA]

Public welfare programs: improve onsite inspections of State food stamp programs and provide grants to develop community partnerships and innovative outreach strategies for food stamp and related programs (see H.R. 2738), H10120 [14OC]

———repeal certain restrictions on food stamp eligibility and increase Federal support for emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 3192), H11196 [1NO]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 783), H4665 [18JN]

Reyes, Edwardo and Dianelita: relief (see H.R. 1879), H6424 [26JY]

Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA: designate (see H.R. 396), H270 [19JA]

Sierra Leone: condemn military coup d'etat and human rights violations (see H. Res. 62), H644 [11FE]

Small business: provide grants to microenterprise organizations to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs using funds from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (see H.R. 413), H2203 [20AP]

Social Security: allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover uninsured pregnant women (see H.R. 1843), H7886 [5AU]

———computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 1217), H1595 [23MR]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 1601), H2468 [28AP]

———expand health care coverage for working, disabled individuals and establish a Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program to provide work opportunities for such individuals (see H.R. 1180), H9646 [7OC]

———improve coverage of low-income children under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 827), H4342 [15JN]

———provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 557), H2272 [21AP]

Taxation: allow small business employers a credit for certain expenses for long-term training of employees in highly skilled small business trades (see H.R. 1824), H3211 [14MY]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1172), H5335 [1JY]

———deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 7), H1408 [17MR] (see H. Con. Res. 87), H2132 [15AP]

———exempt transfers of family-owned businesses from estate taxes (see H.R. 1278), H2471 [28AP]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools and provide incentives for corporations to participate in cooperative agreements with public schools in distressed areas (see H.R. 1660), H6599 [29JY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 864), H5335 [1JY]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see H.R. 835), H3461 [20MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 844), H3606 [25MY]

———provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 352), H1070 [9MR]

———treatment of flight training expenses reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances (see H.R. 2004), H3711 [27MY]

Telephones: protect consumers against slamming and cramming and provide jurisdiction over deceptive trade practices to the FTC (see H.R. 2727), H11068 [27OC]

Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 89), H234 [7JA]

Turkey: compliance with U.N. resolutions relative to Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 100), H11956 [10NO]

U.N.: payment of U.S. arrearages (see H.R. 1355), H1973 [13AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1732), H2919 [6MY]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1804), H3170 [13MY]

———eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 430), H374 [2FE]

———issue a series of postage stamps in commemoration of veterans service organizations (see H. Con. Res. 60), H5336 [1JY]

———pay special compensation to certain severely disabled military retirees (see H.R. 44), H5367 [12JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 65), H2998 [11MY] (see H.R. 303), H4665 [18JN]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 58), H1407 [17MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: conduct a study on improving the safety of persons present at roadside emergencies (see H.R. 1990), H3710 [27MY]

Food: purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons (see H.R. 1324), H1801 [25MR]

Foreign trade: require disclosure of source of gem-quality diamonds and gem-quality diamond products imported into the U.S. (see H.R. 3188), H11196 [1NO]

Taxation: treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 1325), H1801 [25MR]

Explanations

Previous Question Vote—What It Means, H1187 [11MR]

Letters

Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act technical corrections: Jon P. Jennings, Dept. of Justice, H8676 [27SE]

———several aviation organizations, H8675 [27SE]

———Stephen D. Potts, Office of Government Ethics, H8676 [27SE]

Lists

Korean American Voice on North Korea Policy (organization), E2260 [3NO]

Memorandums

Naval Operations on the Island of Vieques in Puerto Rico: Rebecca Brezenoff, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1660 [27JY]

Press releases

Korean Americans Weigh in on U.S. Policy Toward North Korea: Korean American Voice on North Korea Policy (organization), E2259 [3NO]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 1906), H3582 [25MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 1906), consideration (H. Res. 185), H3536 [25MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 1906), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 317), H9210 [1OC]

Amor, Emily A.: Central Union Mission Volunteer of the Century award recipient, E1775 [5AU]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 1141), consideration (H. Res. 125), H1605 [24MR]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 1141), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 173), H3225, H3231 [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), H2874 [6MY]

———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), H2822 [6MY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (H.R. 603), consideration (H. Res. 85), H898 [3MR]

Bread for the World (organization): anniversary, E1336 [18JN]

Budget: enforcement of spending caps on appropriations legislation to protect Social Security trust funds, H3582 [25MY]

Business and industry: provide assistance to microenterprises in developing countries (H.R. 1143), consideration (H. Res. 136), H1886, H1888 [13AP]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid, H6713, H6714 [29JY]

———relocation of U.S. Embassy, H7001 [4AU]

———U.S. policy, E1077 [25MY]

Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act: technical corrections (S. 1072), H8675 [27SE]

Children and youth: State funding to assist the transition of children from foster care to independent adults (H.R. 1802), consideration (H. Res. 221), H4958 [25JN]

Community Development Block Grant Program: funding, H7907 [8SE]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (H.R. 2436), H9061 [30SE], E2015 [1OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service funding, H3582 [25MY]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2465), consideration (H. Res. 242), H5383 [13JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2465), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 262), H6591 [29JY]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for civilian research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (H.R. 1655), consideration (H. Res. 289), H8318, H8319 [15SE]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2415), H5817 [19JY], H6036 [21JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2415), consideration (H. Res. 247), H5681 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: study on establishing a national historic trail to commemorate the War of 1812 (H.R. 791), consideration (H. Res. 232), H5124 [30JN]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2084), consideration (H. Res. 218), H4747 [23JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2670), H7001 [4AU], H7324, H7329 [5AU]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2670), consideration (H. Res. 273), H6975, H6981 [4AU]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2670), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 335), H10378, H10384 [20OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H11115 [28OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2684), H7907 [8SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 3064), conference report, H11115 [28OC]

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1184), consideration (H. Res. 142), H2219 [21AP]

Electronic commerce: facilitate the use of electronic records and signatures in interstate or foreign commerce (H.R. 1714), consideration (H. Res. 366), H11731 [9NO]

FAA: authorize research, engineering, and development programs (H.R. 1551), consideration (H. Res. 290), H8320 [15SE]

Food: purchase of additional commodities for distribution to needy persons (H.R. 1324), E581 [25MR]

Foreign countries: require congressional approval of U.S. economic sanctions on agricultural products, medicines, and medical products, H9210 [1OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2606), H6713, H6714 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2606), consideration (H. Res. 263), H6649 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2606), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 307), H9341, H9348 [5OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2606), motion to instruct conferees, H8163 [14SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3196), consideration (H. Res. 362), H11568, H11569 [5NO]

Foreign policy: hunger relief programs, E1349 [22JN]

Foreign trade: require disclosure of source of gem-quality diamonds and gem-quality diamond products imported into the U.S. (H.R. 3188), E2232 [1NO]

Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty (H.R. 1691), consideration (H. Res. 245), H5581 [15JY]

Gateway National Recreation Area: redesignate Great Kills Park as World War II Veterans Park at Great Kills (H.R. 592), consideration (H. Res. 231), H5125 [30JN]

Government: reduce waste, fraud, and error by making improvements in Federal management and debt collection practices, payment systems, and benefit programs (H.R. 436), consideration (H. Res. 43), H738 [24FE]

Indonesia: deployment of a U.N. force to address human rights violations in East Timor relative to vote on self-determination (H. Res. 292), H8885 [28SE]

———restrict military assistance relative to human rights violations in East Timor, H8163 [14SE]

Israel: reenactment of the Journey of the Magi to Bethlehem, E2499 [19NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: restrict nuclear cooperation relative to compliance with international nuclear weapons agreements, H6036 [21JY]

———U.S. policy, E1914 [21SE], E2259 [3NO]

Kosovo: presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (H. Con. Res. 42), H1206 [11MR]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes (H. Con. Res. 42), consideration (H. Res. 103), H1181, H1186 [11MR]

———prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces unless authorized by law (H.R. 1569), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2377, H2384 [28AP]

———provide humanitarian assistance for Kosovar Albanian refugees, H2874 [6MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 1905), consideration (H. Res. 190), H4096, H4101 [10JN]

NOAA: authorize appropriations for the National Weather Service, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service activities (H.R. 1553), consideration (H. Res. 175), H3304 [19MY]

OPIC: reauthorize (H.R. 1993), consideration (H. Res. 327), H9922 [13OC]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 669), consideration (H. Res. 83), H807 [25FE]

Pennsylvania: protect and conduct a study of Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields and authorize the Valley Forge Museum of the American Revolution (H.R. 659), consideration (H. Res. 210), H4699 [22JN]

Public lands: restore stability to payments made to States and counties containing certain Federal lands used for the benefit of public schools and roads (H.R. 2389), consideration (H. Res. 352), H11392 [3NO]

Puerto Rico: accidental bombing by Naval aircraft during training exercises, E1659 [27JY]

Roads and highways: preserve cultural resources of U.S. Route 66 corridor (H.R. 66), consideration (H. Res. 230), H5123 [30JN]

Serbia: authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes (S. Con. Res. 21), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2377, H2384 [28AP]

———declaration of war (H.J. Res. 44), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2377, 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), H2377, H2384 [28AP]

Sudan: civil war, E1194 [9JN]

———seizure of Episcopal Diocese buildings in Khartoum, E2106 [14OC]

Taxation: treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 1325), E583 [25MR]

Telephones: promote and enhance use of 911 emergency services (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 76), H729 [24FE]

Trade and Development Agency: reauthorize (H.R. 1993), consideration (H. Res. 327), H9922 [13OC]

U.N.: eliminate authorization requirements on payment of U.S. arrearages, H7324, H7329 [5AU]

———prohibit U.S. contributions, H5817 [19JY]

U.N. World Food Programme: tribute to aid workers killed in a plane crash during relief efforts in Kosovo, E2515 [19NO]

Texts of

H.R. 1324, Food Banks Relief Act, E581 [25MR]

H.R. 1325, Good Samaritan Tax Act, E584 [25MR]

Tributes

Murphy, Martin J., Jr., E1288 [16JN]

Phillips, Karen M., E110 [2FE]

Ribaudo, Joseph and Elva, E778 [27AP]