HATCH, ORRIN G. (a Senator from Utah)
Amendments
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission: establish (H.R. 1451), S14943, S15132 [19NO]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1233), S10242 [4AU]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 82), S14799, S14825 [18NO]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations and rescissions (S. 544), S2962 [18MR]
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 625), S11150, S11151, S11152, S11160 [21SE], S14072, S14105, S14113, S14193 [5NO], S14354, S14363 [9NO]
———temporarily extend chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to the treatment of farmers' reorganization plans by banks (H.R. 808), S2779 [16MR]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2000-2009 (S. Con. Res. 20), S3284, S3285 [24MR], S3310, S3339, S3340, S3343, S3392, S3428, S3518, S3526, S3527, S3530 [25MR], S3600 [12AP]
Copyrights: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (S. 1257), S14892, S15124 [19NO]
Courts: encourage efficient resolution of litigation arising from year 2000 computer problem (S. 96), S4467 [29AP], S6733, S6802 [9JN]
Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 254), S5060 [11MY], S5141, S5171, S5178 [12MY], S5309 [13MY], S5335, S5382, S5383 [14MY], S5432 [17MY], S5608 [19MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1059), S5928, S5973 [25MY], S6078 [26MY], S6161, S6208, S6385, S6396 [27MY]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2466), S10505, S10507 [5AU], S10832, S10838, S10869 [14SE]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (S. 1282), S8150 [1JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1217), S9001, S9016, S9029, S9037, S9038, S9098, S9103, S9105, S9106 [22JY]
Drugs: penalties for operating methamphetamine laboratories and increased funding to combat methamphetamine production, trafficking, and abuse (S. 486), S14936, S15125 [19NO]
FAA: reauthorizing programs (S. 82), S11908, S11987, S11989, S12005, S12010 [5OC]
Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 434), S13319, S13320 [27OC], S13432 [28OC], S13743 [3NO]
———deter and punish international crime, protect U.S. nationals and interests at home and abroad, and promote global cooperation against international crime (S. 1754), S13986, S14009 [4NO]
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 1344), S8658 [15JY]
Health care professionals: admission requirements for nonimmigrant nurses willing to practice in underserved areas (H.R. 441), S13062, S13065 [22OC]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 108), S14945, S15133 [19NO]
Taxation: reduce individual income tax rates, provide marriage penalty and estate and gift tax relief, reduce taxes on savings and investments, and establish incentives for education and health care (S. 1429), S9613 [28JY], S9834 [29JY]
Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals to enhance competition with cable television (S. 247), S5770, S5771, S5778 [20MY]
Trademarks: protect consumers and promote electronic commerce by amending certain trademark infringement, dilution, and counterfeiting laws (S. 1255), S10506, S10514 [5AU]
Analyses
Penalties for the Use or Sale of Defective or Uncertified Aircraft Parts, S11938 [5OC]
Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act (S. 254), S753-S755 [20JA]
Appointments
Committee on Taxation (Joint), S15205 [19NO]
Committee To Escort William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Into the Senate Chamber, S40, S41 [7JA]
Conferee: H.R. 1554, Satellite Copyright, Competition, and Consumer Protection Act, S6728 [8JN]
———H.R. 1555, intelligence services appropriations, S8939 [21JY]
———S. 96, Y2K Act, S7159 [16JN]
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S7245 [17JN]
Articles and editorials
Don't Take Democracy for Granted, Jimmy Carter and Paul Wolfowitz, Wall Street Journal, S9008 [22JY]
Exporting Democracy, Washington (DC) Post, S9009 [22JY]
Let the NED Live, Washington (DC) Post, S9009 [22JY]
Microsoft Rests Its Case, Ending on a Misstep, Joel Brinkley, New York (NY) Times, S2619 [15MR]
Microsoft Shows New Tape, and Opens a New Can of Worms, Joel Brinkley, New York (NY) Times, S2618 [15MR]
Microsoft Trial—Executive Admits Offering Netscape Inducements, James V. Grimaldi, Seattle (WA) Times, S2618 [15MR]
100,000-Cops Program Proves To Be Mostly Hype, USA Today, S5707 [20MY]
Price of Distrust, William Safire, New York (NY) Times, S4546 [3MY]
Tobacco Suit Is Latest Abuse of the Rule of Law, Robert H. Bork, Wall Street Journal, S11469 [27SE]
Tobacco—Justice Reverses—Lobbying Efforts Wins Turnabout on Tobacco Suit, David S. Cloud, Gordon Fairclough, and Ann Davis, Wall Street Journal, S11467 [27SE]
U.S. Hammers at Microsoft's Browser Deals, Joel Brinkley, New York (NY) Times, S2617 [15MR]
Vote for Democracy Abroad, New York (NY) Times, S9008 [22JY]
When the Fabric Is Rent, Patricia Cornwell, S755 [20JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 928), S4433 [29AP] (see S. 1692), S11951 [5OC]
Agriculture: assist producers in managing risk (see S. 1580), S13024 [21OC]
Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see S. 1109), S12840 [19OC]
Armed Forces: support for troops carrying out NATO military operations against Serbia (see S. Res. 74), S3246 [24MR]
Bankruptcy: reenact chapter 12 of bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see S. 1606), S11734 [30SE]
Bessette, Lauren: tribute (see S. Res. 157), S8800 [19JY]
Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see S. 148), S342 [19JA]
Budget: establish 2-year cycle (see S. 92), S864 [21JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: mint coins in commemoration of the Capitol Visitor Center (see S. 1468), S9946 [30JY]
Chafee, John H.: tribute (see S. Res. 206), S13089 [25OC]
Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see S. 764), S3594 [12AP]
Correctional institutions: combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs (see S. 704), S3246 [24MR]
Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos exposure personal injury claims (see S. 758), S3440 [25MR]
———protect budget of the Federal courts (see S. 1564), S10853 [14SE]
———provide for equitable treatment of governmental and private plaintiffs in certain civil actions (see S. 1269), S7527 [23JN]
———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (see S. 1769), S13051 [22OC]
———treatment of penalties relative to powdered cocaine (see S. 146), S342 [19JA]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 661), S2935 [18MR]
Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence: designate (see S. Res. 158), S8952 [21JY]
Dept. of Labor: require completion of a National Academy of Sciences study before implementing standards or guidelines on ergonomics (see S. 1070), S8273 [12JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the processing of claims for veterans compensation and pensions (see S. 1680), S13187 [26OC]
Drugs: reduce transportation and distribution of illegal drugs and strengthen domestic demand reduction (see S. 5), S337 [19JA]
Education: direct funding and control to local educational agencies (see S. 52), S800 [20JA]
Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities (see S. 271, 280), S850 [21JA]
Employment: protect employer rights (see S. 337), S1143 [3FE]
———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 1241), S7219 [17JN]
English language: encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see S. Res. 106), S5834 [24MY]
Families and domestic relations: expand tax credits and grant programs to increase affordability, quality, and safety of child care (see S. 599), S2576 [11MR]
Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 727), S3439 [25MR]
Food: reform the State inspection of meat and poultry (see S. 1988), S15089 [19NO]
Food stamps: permit purchase of vitamin and mineral supplements (see S. 1307), S7931 [30JN]
Foreign policy: promote democracy in Serbia and Montenegro (see S. 720), S3714 [14AP]
———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions (see S. 579), S2503 [10MR]
Foreign trade: amend trade laws to address import crises (see S. 1741), S12695 [15OC]
———private right of action for injured parties due to unfair foreign competition (see S. 528), S2370 [5MR]
Friedman, Milton: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1971), S15088 [19NO]
Gambling: curb deceptive practices, require certain notices, and strengthen law enforcement efforts relative to mailings using games of chance for the promotion of a product or service (see S. 335), S5381 [14MY]
Global Exploration and Development Corp.: relief (see S. 606), S2648 [15MR]
Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 50), S2008 [25FE]
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 300), S895 [22JA]
Hesburg, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1332), S14644 [16NO]
Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Caribbean and Central American countries (see S. 371), S1257 [4FE]
Indian Health Service: extend program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors and expand program eligibility to other tribes and tribal organizations (see S. 406), S10616 [8SE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding (see S. Con. Res. 25), S3634 [13AP]
Interstate commerce: treatment of losses arising from year 2000 computer problem failures that disrupt communications, intermodal transportation, and other matters affecting interstate commerce (see S. 1138), S6049 [26MY]
Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (see S. Con. Res. 57), S11640 [29SE]
Iron and steel industry: limit steel imports to the average monthly volume of such imports during the 3 years preceding July, 1997 (see S. 395), S2137 [2MR]
———respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see S. 261), S2604 [11MR]
Kennedy, Carolyn Bessette: tribute (see S. Res. 157), S8800 [19JY]
Kennedy, John F., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 157), S8800 [19JY]
Kerrey, Senator: anniversary of events giving rise to his receiving the Medal of Honor (see S. Res. 61), S2729 [16MR]
Kerr-McGee Chemical, LCC: relief (see S. 606), S2648 [15MR]
Kerr-McGee Corp.: relief (see S. 606), S2648 [15MR]
King Hussein I (Jordan): tribute (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1367 [8FE]
Law enforcement officers: allow railroad police officers to attend the FBI National Academy for law enforcement training (see S. 1235), S7218 [17JN]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see S. 322), S3598 [12AP]
Medicaid: establish a prospective payment system for Federally-qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see S. 1277), S8388 [13JY]
Medicare: coverage of chiropractic services under Medicare+Choice program (see S. Con. Res. 32), S5424 [17MY]
———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see S. 784), S7029 [15JN]
———eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see S. 631), S11807 [1OC]
———exempt financial limitations imposed on physical, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy services (see S. 472), S3653 [13AP]
———increase payment amount for renal dialysis services (see S. 1449), S11369 [23SE]
———limit reductions in Federal payments under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see S. 1263), S7452 [22JN]
———payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs (see S. 391), S9547 [28JY]
Middle East: oppose unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1258 [4FE]
Motor vehicles: require arbitration for franchise contract disputes be voluntary (see S. 1020), S10853 [14SE]
———titling and registration requirements relative to salvage, nonrepairable, and rebuilt vehicles (see S. 655), S7606 [24JN]
National 4-H Council: issue postage stamp in commemoration of 4-H Youth Development Program's centennial (see S. Res. 218), S13798 [3NO]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 95), S8958 [21JY]
National Alpha 1 Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 84), S4185 [26AP]
National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 216), S13679 [2NO]
National Biotechnology Week: designate (see S. Res. 200), S13566 [29OC]
National Child's Day: designate (see S. Res. 111), S6286 [27MY]
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 29), S4371 [28AP]
National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 607), S8887 [20JY]
National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 48), S2138 [2MR]
National Health Museum: site selection (see S. 1623), S12646 [14OC]
National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 47), S1952 [24FE]
National Military Appreciation Month: designate (see S. Res. 33), S2777 [16MR]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 22), S345 [19JA]
National School Violence Victims' Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 53), S2008 [25FE]
National security: national missile defense system (see S. 257, 269), S1180 [3FE]
National Survivors for Prevention of Suicide Day: designate (see S. Res. 99), S10618 [8SE]
National Teacher Day: designate (see S. Res. 97), S4792 [5MY]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: technical corrections (see S. 400), S7232 [17JN]
Native Americans: permit leasing of oil and gas rights on certain Navajo lands in which there is consent from a specified percentage of interest in such lands (see S. 1315), S8084 [1JY]
———promote economic development and investment on Indian reservations (see S. 401), S7232 [17JN]
———reduce Federal oversight over contracts and choice of counsel, and require disclosure of tribal governments' sovereign immunity in contracts (see S. 613), S7233 [17JN]
———review Government regulations relative to economic development and investment on Indian lands (see S. 614), S7233 [17JN]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: periodically revise retaliation lists of goods of countries that fail to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see S. 1619), S13102 [25OC]
Oklahoma: allow mineral leasing of certain Indian lands (see S. 944), S7233 [17JN]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 531), S3059 [22MR]
Pensions: reform (see S. 741), S3439 [25MR]
Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see S. 556), S10127 [3AU]
Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (see S. 39), S4370 [28AP]
SBA: provide financial and business development assistance to military reservists' small businesses (see S. 918), S6799 [9JN]
Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see S. 1185), S6286 [27MY]
Social Security: 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 S. 331), S1076 [28JA]
Sports: expand antitrust exemption applicable to professional sports leagues and require participation in financing stadium construction activities (see S. 952), S6946 [14JN]
Taxation: allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see S. 642), S2840 [17MR]
———allow reinvestment of employee stock ownership plan dividends without loss of any dividend reduction (see S. 1132), S6049 [26MY]
———deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal limitations on hours of service (see S. 1079), S6947 [14JN]
———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 1770), S13051 [22OC]
———extend the placed-in-service date for biomass and coal facilities (see S. 1095), S5738 [20MY]
———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see S. 343), S4056 [21AP]
———increase amount of low-income housing credits allocated in each State and index amounts for inflation (see S. 1017), S5971 [25MY]
———increase deduction for expensing of certain depreciable assets by small businesses (see S. 1341), S14094 [5NO]
———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see S. 459), S1926 [24FE]
———issuance of tax-exempt private activity bonds to assist States in the construction and rehabilitation of public schools (see S. 526), S6945 [14JN]
———prohibit certain allocations of S corporation stock held by an employee stock ownership plan (see S. 1732), S12634 [14OC]
———provide a credit for holders of community open space bonds issued to generate funds for qualified environmental infrastructure projects (see S. 1558), S10390 [5AU]
———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 879), S5970 [25MY]
———provide tax incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and the development of alternative fuels (see S. 1003), S5036 [11MY]
———reform corporate alternative minimum tax (see S. 1299), S7819 [29JN]
———repeal limitation on the amount of receipts attributable to military property which may be treated as exempt foreign trade income (see S. 1165), S6947 [14JN]
———repeal limitation on the use of foreign tax credits under the alternative minimum tax (see S. 216), S3516 [25MR]
———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see S. 820), S5425 [17MY]
———treatment of adoption expenses (see S. 341), S13186 [26OC]
———treatment of contributions made by employers and employees to pension plans (see S. 60), S3516 [25MR]
———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see S. 542), S2274 [4MR]
———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see S. 211), S343 [19JA]
———treatment of interest on student loans (see S. 471), S4056 [21AP]
———treatment of Native American housing assistance programs (see S. 540), S4285 [27AP]
———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see S. 1057), S5371 [14MY]
———treatment of scholarships received under the National Health Corps Scholarship Program and the F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program (see S. 288), S850 [21JA]
———treatment of Social Security benefits (see S. 482), S11059 [16SE]
———treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see S. 386), S11059 [16SE]
Teacher Appreciation Week: designate (see S. Res. 97), S4792 [5MY]
Telecommunications: limit FCC authority in reviewing certain mergers and acquisitions (see S. 1125), S6049 [26MY]
Terrorism: modify enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgements (see S. 1796), S13165 [26OC]
Trademarks: protect consumers and promote electronic commerce by amending certain trademark infringement, dilution, and counterfeiting laws (see S. 1255), S7325 [21JN]
U.S. Submarine Force: anniversary (see S. Res. 196), S14298 [8NO]
Veterans: eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see S. 329), S14572 [10NO]
VFW: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 12), S1727 [22FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Alcoholic beverages: enforcement of State laws in Federal court relative to interstate transportation of liquor (see S. 577), S2503 [10MR]
Antitrust policy: require companies to file a premerger notification with the Dept. of Justice or the FTC if the size of the transaction exceeds certain monetary thresholds (see S. 1854), S13972 [4NO]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 7), S345 [19JA]
Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 144), S8631 [15JY]
Copyrights: strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (see S. 1257), S7452 [22JN]
———technical corrections to laws (see S. 1260), S7452 [22JN]
Courts: allow a judge to whom a case is transferred to retain jurisdiction over certain multidistrict litigation cases for trial (see S. 1748), S12834 [19OC]
———encourage efficient resolution of litigation arising from year 2000 computer problem (see S. 461), S1926 [24FE]
———establish ethical standards for Federal prosecutors (see S. 250), S344 [19JA]
———extend period for Federal prosecutors to comply with certain ethical standards (see S. 755), S3440 [25MR]
———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (see S. 1931), S14612 [16NO]
———limit authority of Federal judges relative to Federal, State, and local laws and prisoner litigation procedures (see S. 248), S344 [19JA]
———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]
Crime: combat hate crimes (see S. 1406), S8952 [21JY]
———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 899), S4346 [28AP]
———reduce violent juvenile crime, promote accountability by rehabilitation of juvenile criminals, and deter violent gang crime (see S. 254), S749 [20JA]
Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 90), S4433 [29AP]
Drugs: assess the abuse and trafficking of gamma hydroxybutyric acid and other controlled substances and drugs (see S. 1947), S14696 [17NO]
———combat manufacture, traffic, import, and export of amphetamine and methamphetamine (see S. 1428), S9073 [22JY]
———registration requirements for practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment (see S. 324), S1076 [28JA]
Federal agencies and departments: improve ability to license federally owned inventions (see S. 999), S5036 [11MY]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 14), S2840 [17MR]
Foreign policy: deter and punish international crime, protect U.S. nationals and interests at home and abroad, and promote global cooperation against international crime (see S. 1754), S12931 [20OC]
Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (see S. 28), S338 [19JA]
Immigration: consider adopted aliens who are less than 18 years of age as children if adopted with, or after, a sibling who is a child (see S. 1753), S12931 [20OC]
Insurance: study future long-term care needs (see S. 1380), S8630 [15JY]
Johnson, Frank M., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 165), S9378 [27JY]
McGregor, Belinda: relief (see S. 452), S1925 [24FE]
Medicare: improve coverage determination process relative to new advances in medical technology (see S. 1626), S11362 [23SE]
———provide for additional payment of services for certain high-cost individuals under the prospective payment system for skilled nursing facility service (see S. 1500), S10388 [5AU]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see S. 249), S344 [19JA]
National Family Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S12695 [15OC]
National Pediatric AIDS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 114), S6791 [9JN]
Patent and Trademark Office: funding for salaries and expenses (see S. 1258), S7452 [22JN]
Patents: enhance protection for inventors, innovators, and patent terms, and reduce patent litigation (see S. 1798), S13257 [27OC]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see S. 1751), S12835 [19OC]
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: improve application process and compensation criteria for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills and through fallout from nuclear weapons testing (see S. 1515), S10389 [5AU]
Rezai, Saeed and Julie: relief (see S. 451), S1925 [24FE]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 249), S344 [19JA]
Tariff: personal effects of individuals associated with the 1999 International Special Olympics and Women's World Cup, the 2001 International Special Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games (see S. 527), S2209 [3MR]
Taxation: accurately codify the depreciable life of semiconductor manufacturing equipment (see S. 1150), S6285 [27MY]
———extend research and development tax credit (see S. 680), S3122 [23MR]
———S corporation reform (see S. 1415), S9072 [22JY]
———treatment of active financing income earned overseas by financial services firms (see S. 892), S4256 [27AP]
———treatment of businesses operating abroad (see S. 1164), S6285 [27MY]
Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals to enhance competition with cable television (see S. 247), S344 [19JA]
Trademarks: protect consumers and promote electronic commerce by amending certain trademark infringement, dilution, and counterfeiting laws (see S. 1461), S9744 [29JY]
———protection against dilution (see S. 1259), S7452 [22JN]
Women: reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (see S. 245), S344 [19JA]
Bills and resolutions relative to
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Hatch in Brett Kimberlin v. Orrin Hatch, et al. (see S. Res. 238), S15090 [19NO]
Cloture motions
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 625), S11013 [16SE], S11096 [21SE], S15061 [19NO]
Crime: promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), S9209 [26JY], S9451 [28JY]
———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), motion to proceed, S9014 [22JY]
Iron and steel industry: reduce the volume of steel imports (H.R. 975), motion to proceed, S7260 [18JN], S7393, S7405 [22JN]
Stewart, Brian T.: nomination to be district judge, S11096, S11097 [21SE]
Colloquies
Extension of tax credit for producing alternative fuels: several Senators, S1440
Court documents
AT&T v. Medical Review of North Carolina, Inc., v. Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co., and Northern Telecom, Inc., S6825 [10JN]
Descriptions
S Corporation Tax Reform (S. 1415), S9077 [22JY]
Satellite Home Viewer Improvements Act (S. 247), S699 [19JA]
Eulogies
Desilets, Wilfrid (Bill): by Elvin C. Auger, S5185
Factsheets
Y2K Act (H.R. 775): Conference Committee Modifications, S8032 [1JY]
Letters
Dept. of Defense purchasing preference relative to Federal Prison Industries: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Dept. of Justice, S5933 [25MY]
———Janet Reno, Attorney General, S5932 [25MY]
Nomination of Ronnie L. White to be district judge: Bryan Kunze, Missouri Federation of Police Chiefs, S12186 [7OC]
———Doug Gaston, Texas County, MO, Prosecuting Attorney, S12187 [7OC]
———James L. Vermeersch, Missouri Sheriffs' Association, S12186 [7OC]
———Jay Hemenway, Mercer County, MO, Prosecuting Attorney, S12187 [7OC]
———Kenny Jones, Moniteau County, MO, Sheriff's Dept., S12186 [7OC]
———Patrick J. Sullivan, Jr., National Sheriffs' Association, S12186 [7OC]
Penalties for the use or sale of defective or uncertified aircraft parts, S11937 [5OC]
Reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals to enhance competition with cable television: Arthur R. Miller, S14991 [19NO]
———Marybeth Peters, Library of Congress, S14990 [19NO]
Relief of Belinda McGregor: Rosalinda Burton, S1927 [24FE]
Use of surplus military facilities by local educational agencies: by, S6273 [27MY]
Y2K Act: John D. Podesta, White House Chief of Staff, S8033 [1JY]
Lists
Opponents to a Federal lawsuit against the tobacco industry, S11469 [27SE]
Memorandums
Address Problem of Disproportionate Minority Confinement in Juvenile Facilities: Roger Clegg, Center for Equal Opportunity, S5570 [19MY]
Motions
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 625), S14379 [9NO]
Crime: national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 254), S5018 [11MY], S5142, S5145 [12MY], S5326 [14MY], S5581, S5582 [19MY]
Pledge of Allegiance
Senate, S8901 [21JY]
Privilege of the floor
Artim, Bruce, S5774 [20MY]
Augustine, Rene, S13965 [4NO]
Belaire, Leah, S4985 [11MY], S13965 [4NO]
Davis, Kolan, S13965 [4NO]
DeHart, Rhett, S4985 [11MY]
Delrahim, Makan, S13965 [4NO]
Harden, Ed, S4985 [11MY]
Kennedy, Michael, S4985 [11MY]
McMickle, John, S13965 [4NO]
Muhlhausen, David, S4985 [11MY]
Prost, Sharon, S4985 [11MY]
Sampson, Kyle, S13965 [4NO]
Wolf, Craig, S4985 [11MY]
Proposals
Database Antipiracy Act, S322-S326 [19JA]
Database Fair Competition and Research Promotion Act, S320-S322 [19JA]
Penalties for the use or sale of defective or uncertified aircraft parts, S11937 [5OC]
Questions—Impeachment trial
Impeachment Trial of President Clinton: by, S874, S885, S887, S889, S891 [22JA], S934, S941, S942, S943, S956 [23JA]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 1692), S12994 [21OC]
Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness mergers and establish a commission to review large agriculture mergers, S14658 [17NO]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 1906), conference report, S12417 [12OC]
———making appropriations (S. 1233), motion to recommit, S10144 [4AU]
Alcoholic beverages: enforcement of State laws in Federal court relative to interstate transportation of liquor, S5344 [14MY], S5472 [18MY]
———enforcement of State laws in Federal court relative to interstate transportation of liquor (S. 577), S2509 [10MR]
———modify laws relative to interstate shipping and delivery of liquor, S5345 [14MY], S5475 [18MY]
Amended Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Mines, Booby-Traps, and Other Devices: ratification, S5780, S5784 [20MY]
Antitrust policy: require companies to file a premerger notification with the Dept. of Justice or the FTC if the size of the transaction exceeds certain monetary thresholds (S. 1854), S13973 [4NO]
Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated and emergency supplemental appropriations, S14988, S14989, S14990, S14991, S14992, S15017, S15026 [19NO]
Aviation: increase penalties for the use or sale of defective or uncertified aircraft parts, S11936 [5OC]
Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 625), S11088 [21SE], S13963, S13965 [4NO], S14072 [5NO], S14362, S14363, S14379 [9NO], S14440, S14501 [10NO], S14658, S14663 [17NO], S15062 [19NO]
———protection of educational savings accounts and State tuition savings programs, S14363 [9NO]
———require that creditors produce meaningful evidence to establish fraud in cases filed by low-income families, S14663 [17NO]
———treatment of child support and alimony payments, S14072 [5NO]
———treatment of financial expenditures for children and families, S14501 [10NO]
Biden, Senator: tribute for casting 10,000th vote, S4878 [6MY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 7), S713 [19JA]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2000-2009 (S. Con. Res. 20), S3392 [25MR]
———treatment of any budget surpluses, S10334 [5AU]
Children and youth: address problem of disproportionate minority confinement in juvenile correctional facilities, S5563, S5570, S5572, S5573 [19MY]
———assessment of causes of violence, S5118 [12MY]
———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours, S5579 [19MY]
———limit exposure to domestic violence, S5414 [17MY]
Clinton, President: conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (S.J. Res. 33), S10809 [14SE]
———conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group (S.J. Res. 33), motion to proceed, S10771
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification, S12399 [12OC]
Computers: require Internet service providers to offer filtering software to block access to unsuitable material by minors, S5141, S5142 [12MY], S5194 [13MY]
Conyers, GA: shooting of students at Heritage High School, S5634 [20MY]
Copyrights: prevent the misappropriation of collections of information, S316, S319, S322 [19JA]
———strengthen criminal copyright infringement laws (S. 1257), S7452 [22JN], S8190 [1JY]
———technical corrections to laws (S. 1260), S7452 [22JN]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit public broadcasting stations from making available any lists of their financial donors, S14992 [19NO]
Courts: allow a judge to whom a case is transferred to retain jurisdiction over certain multidistrict litigation cases for trial (S. 1748), S12835 [19OC]
———encourage efficient resolution of litigation arising from year 2000 computer problem (H.R. 775), conference report, S8032, S8033 [1JY]
———encourage efficient resolution of litigation arising from year 2000 computer problem (S. 461), S1939-S1941 [24FE]
———encourage efficient resolution of litigation arising from year 2000 computer problem (S. 96), S4239 [27AP], S6773 [9JN], S6823, S6826, S6827, S6828 [10JN], S6981 [15JN]
———encourage efficient resolution of litigation arising from year 2000 computer problem (S. 96), motion to proceed, S5394 [17MY], S5443 [18MY]
———establish ethical standards for Federal prosecutors (S. 250), S704 [19JA]
———establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of asbestos exposure personal injury claims (S. 758), S3510 [25MR]
———exempt certain sales of non-compliant products from litigation protections relative to year 2000 computer problem, S6828 [10JN]
———extend period for Federal prosecutors to comply with certain ethical standards (S. 755), S3502 [25MR]
———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (S. 1931), S14628 [16NO]
———limit authority of Federal judges relative to Federal, State, and local laws and prisoner litigation procedures (S. 248), S701 [19JA]
———limit recovery of economic losses to applicable State or Federal law in litigation arising from year 2000 computer problem, S6823, S6826, S6827 [10JN]
———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]
Credit cards: limit issuance to underage consumers, S14362, S14379 [9NO]
Crim, Diane: Utah Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4732 [5MY]
Crime: combat gang crime and youth violence, provide grants for juvenile drug treatment and crime prevention, and extend the violent crime reduction trust fund, S5015, S5016 [11MY], S5470, S5474 [18MY]
———combat hate crimes (S. 1406), S8952 [21JY]
———encourage States to incarcerate individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation, S5415 [17MY]
———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, S9039 [22JY]
———increase penalties for attacks on businesses and research facilities relative to animal rights movement, S5336 [14MY]
———national policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 899), S4357 [28AP]
———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 254), S4981, S4996, S5010, S5012, S5014, S5015, S5016 [11MY], S5105, S5107, S5110, S5113, S5118, S5124, S5126, S5133, S5134, S5137, S5141, S5142 [12MY], S5193, S5194, S5209, S5210, S5212, S5214, S5227, S5228, S5232, S5233, S5238, S5239, S5240, S5241, S5249, S5250 [13MY], S5321, S5322, S5323, S5324, S5325, S5326, S5328, S5336, S5341, S5342, S5344, S5345, S5363, S5364, S5367 [14MY], S5394, S5397, S5398, S5399, S5401, S5404, S5409, S5411, S5414, S5415 [17MY], S5464, S5467, S5469, S5470, S5472, S5474, S5475 [18MY], S5507, S5508, S5509, S5513, S5516, S5517, S5520, S5521, S5522, S5523, S5524, S5528, S5529, S5542, S5543, S5544, S5545, S5546, S5549, S5563, S5570, S5572, S5573, S5579 [19MY], S5633, S5634, S5638, S5639, S5641, S5642, S5699, S5700, S5701, S5705, S5706, S5707, S5725, S5731 [20MY], S7859, S7860 [30JN]
———national policy to control juvenile crime and violence (S. 254), unanimous-consent request, S5328 [14MY], S5444 [18MY]
———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), S9459 [28JY], S11028 [16SE]
———reduce interstate street gang and organized crime activity, S5336 [14MY]
———reduce violent juvenile crime, promote accountability by rehabilitation of juvenile criminals, and deter violent gang crime (S. 254), S750-S753 [20JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit milk marketing order system administration funding, S10144 [4AU]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1059), S5931 [25MY], S6005 [26MY], S6273 [27MY]
———base realignment and closure authority, S6005 [26MY]
———eliminate purchasing preference relative to Federal Prison Industries, S5931 [25MY]
Dept. of Education: imposition of fees for certain uses of surplus military facilities by local educational agencies, S6273 [27MY]
Dept. of HHS: increase Consolidated Health Centers Program funding through offsets of NLRB funding, S11692 [30SE]
Dept. of Justice: Antitrust Division funding, S3392 [25MR]
———civil lawsuit against tobacco industry to recover Federal medical expenditures for smoking-related illnesses, S11466-S11470 [27SE]
———funding, S326 [19JA], S1133 [3FE]
Dept. of the Interior: Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program funding, S10954 [15SE]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2466), S10842 [14SE], S10954
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve long term care and assisted living services to veterans, S11413, S11414 [24SE]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (S. 1217), S9007, S9008, S9027, S9039, S9067 [22JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1650), S11692 [30SE]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2684), S11413, S11414 [24SE]
Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 90), S4467 [29AP]
District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 3194), conference report, S14988, S14989, S14990, S14991, S14992, S15017, S15026 [19NO]
Drugs: combat manufacture, traffic, import, and export of amphetamine and methamphetamine (S. 1428), S9087 [22JY]
———penalties for operating methamphetamine laboratories and increased funding to combat methamphetamine production, trafficking, and abuse, S14440 [10NO]
———penalties for operating methamphetamine laboratories and increased funding to combat methamphetamine production, trafficking, and abuse (S. 486), S14937 [19NO]
———registration requirements for practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment (S. 324), S1089 [28JA]
———treatment of gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride relative to the Controlled Substances Act (H.R. 2130), S14875 [19NO]
———treatment of gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride relative to the Controlled Substances Act (S. 1561), S14875 [19NO]
Education: school-based counseling services funding, S5404 [17MY], S5523, S5524, S5528 [19MY]
FAA: consolidate negotiated agreements relative to high-density rules, slot rules, and perimeter rules at certain airports, S12097 [6OC]
———reauthorizing programs (H.R. 1000), S12097 [6OC]
———reauthorizing programs (S. 82), S11936 [5OC]
Families and domestic relations: expand tax credits and grant programs to increase affordability, quality, and safety of child care (S. 599), S2596 [11MR]
FCC: exempt citizens band industry from program exclusivity rules, S14988 [19NO]
———preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting, S14989 [19NO]
FDA: funding, S12417 [12OC]
Federal agencies and departments: improve ability to license federally owned inventions (S. 999), S5041 [11MY]
Firearms: gun control, S9459 [28JY], S11028 [16SE]
———import ban on assault weapons, S5227 [13MY]
———prohibit transfer to and possession by juveniles of assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition-feeding devices, S5227 [13MY]
———regulate transfer over the Internet, S5326 [14MY]
———regulation of transfers at gun shows, S5133, S5134 [12MY], S5227, S5228, S5232, S5233, S5238, S5239, S5240, S5241, S5249, S5250 [13MY], S5321, S5322, S5323, S5324, S5325, S5364 [14MY], S5509, S5516, S5517, S5520, S5521, S5522 [19MY], S5634, S5638, S5639, S5641, S5642 [20MY]
———regulation of transfers at pawn shops, S5634, S5638, S5639, S5641 [20MY]
———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun, S5336 [14MY], S5467 [18MY]
———study marketing practices of the firearms industry relative to children, S5124 [12MY]
Flag Day: observance, S6922 [14JN]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S2865 [17MR], S6922 [14JN]
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 1234), S7876 [30JN]
Foreign policy: deter and punish international crime, protect U.S. nationals and interests at home and abroad, and promote global cooperation against international crime (S. 1754), S12932 [20OC]
———support economic and political independence for the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, S7876 [30JN]
Four Corners Monument Tribal Park: authorize an interpretive center and related visitor facilities (S. 28), S430 [19JA], S10955
Health: protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (S. 1344), S8490 [14JY]
Health care professionals: admission requirements for nonimmigrant nurses willing to practice in underserved areas (H.R. 441), S13065 [22OC], S13389 [28OC]
Immigration: consider adopted aliens who are less than 18 years of age as children if adopted with, or after, a sibling who is a child (S. 1753), S12932 [20OC]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: expulsion from school and termination of educational services for any disabled student carrying a weapon to school or a school function, S5542, S5543, S5544, S5545, S5546 [19MY]
Johnson, Frank M., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 165), S9346 [27JY]
Judiciary: circuit and district courts' support staff and operating expenses funding, S9067 [22JY]
Kosovo: authorize use of all necessary force and other means to accomplish U.S. and NATO objectives (S.J. Res. 20), S4544 [3MY]
———tribute to members of U.S. non-governmental organizations and private volunteer organizations that provided humanitarian assistance, S10366 [5AU]
Lake Powell: prohibit draining, S10842 [14SE]
Law enforcement: community policing programs, S5705, S5706, S5707 [20MY]
Leahy, Senator: tribute for casting 10,000th vote, S12802 [19OC]
McGregor, Belinda: relief (S. 452), S1927 [24FE]
Medicare: improve coverage determination process relative to new advances in medical technology (S. 1626), S11363-S11365 [23SE], S15084 [19NO]
———provide for additional payment of services for certain high-cost individuals under the prospective payment system for skilled nursing facility service (S. 1500), S10392 [5AU], S15083 [19NO]
Microsoft Corp.: application of antitrust laws, S2617-S2620 [15MR]
Motion Picture Industry Accountability Commission: establish, S5699 [20MY]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (S. 249), S703 [19JA], S3870 [19AP]
National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S9007, S9008 [22JY]
National Family Week: designate (S. Res. 204), S12701 [15OC]
National Pediatric AIDS Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 114), S6802 [9JN]
National security: national missile defense system (H.R. 4), insert S. 257 language in lieu, S5504 [18MY]
———national missile defense system (S. 257), S2809 [17MR]
National Teacher Day: designate (S. Res. 97), S4732 [5MY]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), S3840 [19AP]
Parliamentary inquiry, S1071 [28JA], S5545 [19MY]
Patent and Trademark Office: funding for salaries and expenses (S. 1258), S7452 [22JN]
Patents: enhance protection for inventors, innovators, and patent terms, and reduce patent litigation, S14992 [19NO]
———enhance protection for inventors, innovators, and patent terms, and reduce patent litigation (S. 1798), S13258 [27OC]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1593), S12753 [18OC]
———ethics reform and contribution limits (S. 1751), S12839 [19OC]
———prohibit use of soft money in Federal elections, S12753 [18OC]
———restrictions on issue advocacy by interest groups, S12753 [18OC]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S11918 [5OC], S15063 [19NO]
———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S11015 [16SE], S11100 [21SE], S11876
Prison Litigation Reform Act: clarify treatment of juveniles and the mentally ill, S9027 [22JY]
Public Health Policy Advisory Board: release of ``Health and the American Child—A Focus on the Mortality Among Children'' report, S5733 [20MY]
Public safety officers: establish national medal for those who act with extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty (S. 39), S5504 [18MY]
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: improve application process and compensation criteria for certain individuals exposed to radiation in uranium mines and mills and through fallout from nuclear weapons testing (S. 1515), S15082 [19NO]
Rezai, Saeed and Julie: relief (S. 451), S1927 [24FE]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (S. 249), S703 [19JA], S3870 [19AP]
Salt Lake City, UT: sewer infrastructure projects funding relative to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, S12753 [18OC]
Salt Lake County, UT: anniversary of Sheriff's Office, S12317 [8OC]
Schools: construction of memorials and holding of memorial services at public schools to honor teachers and students murdered on campus, S5469 [18MY]
———ensure safety through prevention and intervention programs, S5012, S5014, S5015 [11MY], S5107, S5110, S5113 [12MY]
———expulsion of students for possession of guns or illegal drugs, S5701 [20MY]
Senate: legislative program, S4878 [6MY], S4981 [11MY], S5105 [12MY], S5193 [13MY], S5321 [14MY], S5505 [18MY], S5507 [19MY], S5633, S5785 [20MY], S8901 [21JY], S11914 [5OC], S14765 [18NO]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and representation in U.S. v. Nippon Miniature Bearing, Inc., et al (S. Res. 104), S5780 [20MY]
Senate Rules: application of rule governing the addition of nongermane legislation to appropriations bills (S. Res. 160), S9208 [26JY]
———prohibit consideration of legislative language during the conference report that was not in either the House- or Senate-passed versions of the bill, S9208 [26JY]
Social Security: 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 (S. 331), S7059 [16JN]
———make corrections in Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program relative to the Balanced Budget Act, S15083 [19NO]
Stewart, Brian T.: nomination to be circuit judge, S11015 [16SE]
———nomination to be district judge, S11876
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: promote State flexibility and accountability, support youth prevention and treatment programs, and respond to incidents of teen violence (S. 976), S5015 [11MY]
Tariff: personal effects of individuals associated with the 1999 International Special Olympics and Women's World Cup, the 2001 International Special Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games (S. 527), S2221 [3MR]
Taxation: accurately codify the depreciable life of semiconductor manufacturing equipment (S. 1150), S6295 [27MY]
———extend research and development tax credit (S. 680), S3126
———extend the placed-in-service date for biomass and coal facilities (S. 1095), S5759 [20MY]
———increase State cap on private activity bonds (S. 459), S1939 [24FE]
———provide a credit for holders of community open space bonds issued to generate funds for qualified environmental infrastructure projects (S. 1558), S10356 [5AU]
———provide tax incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and the development of alternative fuels, S9928 [30JY]
———provide tax incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and the development of alternative fuels (S. 1003), S5049 [11MY]
———reduce individual income tax rates, provide marriage penalty and estate and gift tax relief, reduce taxes on savings and investments, and establish incentives for education and health care (H.R. 2488), conference report, S10334 [5AU]
———reduce individual income tax rates, provide marriage penalty and estate and gift tax relief, reduce taxes on savings and investments, and establish incentives for education and health care (S. 1429), S9741 [29JY], S9928 [30JY]
———S corporation reform (S. 1415), S9077 [22JY]
———treatment of active financing income earned overseas by financial services firms (S. 892), S4280 [27AP]
———treatment of businesses operating abroad (S. 1164), S6313 [27MY]
———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (S. 542), S2320 [4MR]
Teacher Appreciation Week: designate (S. Res. 97), S4732 [5MY]
Television: prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching, S5209, S5210, S5212, S5214 [13MY]
———reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals to enhance competition with cable television, S14989, S14990, S14991, S15017 [19NO]
———reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals to enhance competition with cable television (H.R. 1554), insert S. 247 language in lieu, S5780 [20MY]
———reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals to enhance competition with cable television (S. 247), S698 [19JA], S5775, S5776 [20MY]
Trademarks: protect consumers and promote electronic commerce by amending certain trademark infringement, dilution, and counterfeiting laws (S. 1255), S10515 [5AU]
———protect consumers and promote electronic commerce by amending certain trademark infringement, dilution, and counterfeiting laws (S. 1461), S9749 [29JY]
———protection against dilution (S. 1259), S7452 [22JN]
Veterans Day: observance, S14514 [10NO]
Visscher, Gary L.: nomination to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, S5774 [20MY]
White, Ronnie L.: nomination to be district judge, S11917 [5OC], S12185, S12187 [7OC]
Women: reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (S. 245), S698 [19JA]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of Senator Hatch in Brett Kimberlin v. Orrin Hatch, et al. (S. Res. 238), S14932 [19NO]
Reports filed
Add Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to the List of Days on Which the Flag Should Especially Be Displayed: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 322), S4431 [29AP]
Adopted Orphans Citizenship Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1485), S13011 [21OC]
Allow Railroad Police Officers To Attend the FBI National Academy for Law Enforcement Training: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1235), S13011 [21OC]
American Inventors Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1907), S14088 [5NO]
Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1255), S9743 [29JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1255) (S. Rept. 106-140), S10388 [5AU]
Antitrust Merger Review Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 467), S8084 [1JY]
Antitrust Technical Corrections and Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1764), S13401 [28OC]
Application Process and Compensation Criteria Improvements Relative to Radiation Exposure From Uranium Mines, Mills, and Fallout From Nuclear Weapons Testing: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1515), S13678 [2NO]
Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 625) (S. Rept. 106-49), S5036 [11MY]
Child Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 764), S13401 [28OC]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1750), S13401 [28OC]
Congressional Consent for Boundary Change Between Georgia and South Carolina: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.J. Res. 62), S13011 [21OC]
Consider Adopted Aliens Who Are Less Than 18 Years of Age as Children if Adopted With, or After, a Sibling Who is a Child: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1753), S13011 [21OC]
Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 3), S11879 [4OC]
Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 14), S4431 [29AP]
Continued Reporting of Intercepted Wire, Oral, and Electronic Communications Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1769), S13401 [28OC]
Copyright Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1260), S8084 [1JY]
Date-Rape Drug Control Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1561), S14805 [18NO]
Denying Safe Havens to International and War Criminals Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1754), S13089 [25OC]
Determined and Full Engagement Against the Threat of Methamphetamine Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 486), S10388 [5AU]
Digital Theft Deterrence and Copyright Damages Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1257), S8084 [1JY]
Federal Prisoner Health Care Copayment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 703), S4431 [29AP]
Hold Court at Natchez, MS, in the Same Manner as It Is Held at Vicksburg, MS: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1418), S13968 [4NO]
Internet Gambling Prohibition Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 692), S7218 [17JN]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 692) (S. Rept. 106-121), S9223 [26JY]
Korean War Veterans Association, Inc., Federal Charter: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 620), S10388 [5AU]
Military and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 768), S7590 [24JN]
Missouri-Nebraska Boundary Compact Consent of Congress: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.J. Res. 54), S13968 [4NO]
Multidistrict, Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2112), S13011 [21OC]
National Airborne Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 95), S9743 [29JY]
National ALS Awareness Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 72), S4431 [29AP]
National American Indian Heritage Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 216), S14532 [10NO]
National Biotechnology Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 200), S14612 [16NO]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Appropriations: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 249), S2273 [4MR]
National Character Counts Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 98), S6856 [10JN]
National Children's Memorial Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 118), S13968 [4NO]
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 29), S4431 [29AP]
National Family Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 204), S13401 [28OC]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 178), S11053 [16SE]
National Literacy Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 59), S8084 [1JY]
National Mammography Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 179), S12233 [7OC]
National Military Appreciation Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 33), S4431 [29AP]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 22), S4431 [29AP]
National Pediatric AIDS Awareness Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 114), S6856 [10JN]
National Survivors for Prevention of Suicide Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 99), S11361 [23SE]
National Youth Fitness Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 34), S6856 [10JN]
Nomination of Adalberto J. Jordan To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9072 [22JY]
Nomination of Alejandro N. Mayorkas To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9743 [29JY]
Nomination of Anna J. Brown To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12234 [7OC]
Nomination of Anne C. Williams To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13971 [4NO]
Nomination of Anne H. Chasser To Be Assistant Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13679 [2NO]
Nomination of Barbara M. Lynn To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12633 [14OC]
Nomination of Brian T. Stewart To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9743 [29JY]
Nomination of Carl Schnee To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3438 [25MR]
Nomination of Carlos Murguia To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9223 [26JY]
Nomination of Charles A. Pannell, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12234 [7OC]
Nomination of Charles R. Wilson To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9072 [22JY]
Nomination of Daniel J. French To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13971 [4NO]
Nomination of David N. Hurd To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9743 [29JY]
Nomination of Diana E. Murphy to the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nomination of Donna A. Brucella To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13971 [4NO]
Nomination of Ellen S. Huvelle To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12234 [7OC]
Nomination of Faith S. Hochberg To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13971 [4NO]
Nomination of Florence-Marie Cooper To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12234 [7OC]
Nomination of Gary A. Feess To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7590 [24JN]
Nomination of George B. Daniels To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14695 [17NO]
Nomination of Joe Kendall to the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nomination of Joel A. Pisano To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14695 [17NO]
Nomination of John H. Sinclair To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11726 [30SE]
Nomination of John R. Steer to the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nomination of John W. Marshall To Be U.S. Marshals Service Director: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13402 [28OC]
Nomination of Karen E. Schreier To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7590 [24JN]
Nomination of Kathryn M. Thurman To Be Director of the Dept. of Justice Office for Victims of Crime: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13679 [2NO]
Nomination of Keith P. Ellison To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7590 [24JN]
Nomination of Kermit Bye To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14695 [17NO]
Nomination of M. James Lorenz To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9743 [29JY]
Nomination of Marsha J. Pechman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9072 [22JY]
Nomination of Marsha L. Berzon To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8084 [1JY]
Nomination of Maryanne Trump Barry To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9743 [29JY]
Nomination of Matthew F. Kennelly To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3438 [25MR]
Nomination of Melvin W. Kahle To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13679 [2NO]
Nomination of Mervyn M. Mosbacker, Jr., To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10388 [5AU]
Nomination of Michael O'Neill to the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nomination of Naomi Reice Buchwald To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9743 [29JY]
Nomination of Paul L. Seave To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nomination of Q. Todd Dickinson To Be Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13679 [2NO]
Nomination of Raymond C. Fisher To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9743 [29JY]
Nomination of Richard A. Paez To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9743 [29JY]
Nomination of Richard K. Eaton To Be U.S. Court of International Trade Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12234 [7OC]
Nomination of Richard Linn To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nomination of Robert A. Katzmann To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8084 [1JY]
Nomination of Robert Raben To Be Assistant Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11726 [30SE]
Nomination of Robert S. Mueller III To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11726 [30SE]
Nomination of Ronald A. Guzman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12633 [14OC]
Nomination of Ronald M. Gould To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12234 [7OC]
Nomination of Ronnie L. White To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9072 [22JY]
Nomination of Ruben Castillo to the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nomination of Stefan R. Underhill To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7590 [24JN]
Nomination of Sterling R. Johnson, Jr., to the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nomination of T. John Ward To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8084 [1JY]
Nomination of Thomas L. Ambro To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14695 [17NO]
Nomination of Thomas L. Strickland To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3438 [25MR]
Nomination of Timothy B. Dyk To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nomination of Victor Marrero To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9743 [29JY]
Nomination of Virginia A. Phillips To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13971 [4NO]
Nomination of W. Allen Pepper, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7590 [24JN]
Nomination of William H. Alsup To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9072 [22JY]
Nomination of William J. Haynes, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12633 [14OC]
Nomination of William J. Hibbler To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3438 [25MR]
Nomination of William Sessions III to the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13011 [21OC]
Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 441), S7590 [24JN]
One America—Celebration of Differences in Ethnicity, Race, and Religion in the U.S.: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 141), S13968 [4NO]
Patent Fee Integrity and Innovation Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1258), S8084 [1JY]
Public Safety Medal of Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 39), S4431 [29AP]
Relief for Global Exploration and Development Corp., Kerr-McGee Corp., and Kerr-McGee Chemical, LCC: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 606), S6856 [10JN]
Relief of Alexandre Malofienko, Olga Matsko, and Vladimir Malofienko: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 199), S10388 [5AU]
Relief of Belinda McGregor: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 452), S10388 [5AU]
Relief of Kerantha Poole-Christian: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 302), S13968 [4NO]
Relief of Regine Beatie Edwards: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1019), S13968 [4NO]
Relief of Sergio, Fauricio, and Ana Lozano: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 276), S13968 [4NO]
Relief of Suchada Kwong: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 275), S10388 [5AU]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 249), S2273 [4MR]
S Visa and Refugee Assistance Authorization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1713), S13011 [21OC]
Satellite Home Viewer Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 247), S2094 [2MR]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 106-42), S3633 [13AP]
Satellite Home Viewer Improvements Act (S. 247), S2094 [2MR]
Trademark Dilution Protection: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1259), S8084 [1JY]
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 21), S6856 [10JN]
World War II Battle of the Bulge Veterans Commendation: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.J. Res. 65), S13678 [2NO]
Year of Safe Drinking Water and Anniversary of Safe Drinking Water Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 81), S6856 [10JN]
Year 2000 Fairness and Responsibility Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 461), S3594 [12AP]
Rules
Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2147
Statements
Dept. of Defense Purchasing Preference Relative to Federal Prison Industries: Executive Office of the President, S5934 [25MY]
Statements—Impeachment trial
Impeachment Trial of President Clinton: by, S1780-S1787 [23FE]
Summaries
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (S. 1931), S14633 [16NO]
Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act (S. 1428), S9091 [22JY]
Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act (H.R. 441): Hatch Amendment on L Visa Program Eligibility, S13389 [28OC]
Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Accountability and Rehabilitation Act (S. 254): Byrd Amendment on Enforcement of State Laws in Federal Court Relative to Interstate Transportation of Liquor, S5344 [14MY]
Tables
Judicial and nominee vacancy and confirmation rates, 1989-99, S11101 [21SE]
Status of article III judicial nominations, S11100 [21SE]
Texts of
H.R. 354, Collections of Information Antipiracy Act, S317-S319 [19JA]
S. 38, Public Safety Medal of Valor Act, S5504 [18MY]
S. 324, Drug Addiction Treatment Act, S1090 [28JA]
S. 461, Year 2000 Fairness and Responsibility Act, S1941-S1945 [24FE]
S. 577, Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act, S2510 [10MR]
S. 680, extend research and development tax credit, S3127
S. 892, tax treatment of active financing income earned overseas by financial services firms, S4280 [27AP]
S. 999, Technology Transfer Act, S5042 [11MY]
S. 1028, Citizens Access to Justice Act, S5266-S5268 [13MY]
S. 1150, Semiconductor Equipment Investment Act, S6296 [27MY]
S. 1164, International Tax Simplification for American Competitiveness Act, S6314-S6318 [27MY]
S. 1406, combat hate crimes, S8953 [21JY]
S. 1428, Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act, S9089-S9091 [22JY]
S. 1461, Domain Name Piracy Prevention Act, S9751 [29JY]
S. 1500, Medicare Beneficiary Access to Quality Nursing Home Care Act, S10393 [5AU]
S. 1748, Multidistrict Jurisdiction Act, S12835 [19OC]
S. 1753, consider adopted aliens who are less than 18 years of age as children if adopted with, or after, a sibling who is a child, S12932 [20OC]
S. 1931, Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, S14630-S14632 [16NO]
S. Res. 90, Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans, S4467 [29AP]
S. Res. 114, National Pediatric AIDS Awareness Day, S6801 [9JN]
S. Res. 238, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Brett Kimberlin v. Orrin Hatch, et al., S14932, S15116 [19NO]
S.J. Res. 7, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S714 [19JA]
S.J. Res. 14, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. flag, S2866 [17MR]
Tributes
Bessette, Lauren, S8901 [21JY]
Cannon, James Q., S3691 [14AP]
Chafee, John H., S13342 [28OC]
Clay, John L., S14743
Cluff, T. Bruce, S10375 [5AU]
Goodey, Ila Marie, S5629
Greenfield, Meg, S5260 [13MY]
Kennedy, Carolyn Bessette, S8901 [21JY]
Kennedy, John F., Jr., S8901 [21JY]
King Hassan II (Morocco), S9523 [28JY]
Knight, Kenneth Y., S4507
Nance, James W. (Bud), S5450 [18MY]
Perry, Leland M., S10133
Petrina, Michael J., S14645
Rich, Giles S., S11503