WHITFIELD, ED (a Representative from Kentucky)

Amendments

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 833), H2716 [5MY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 417), H8235 [14SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agency for Health Care Policy and Research: revise and extend (see H.R. 2506), H5688 [15JY]

Agriculture: increase maximum amount of marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments that an agricultural producer may receive during the crop year (see H.R. 2530), H5686 [15JY]

———multilateral trade negotiations objectives (see H. Res. 224), H7887 [5AU]

———strengthen safety net for agricultural producers and improve efficiency and integrity of the Federal crop insurance program (see H.R. 2559), H6018 [20JY]

Aldrin, Edwin E. (Buzz): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2815), H11145 [28OC]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 453), H4342 [15JN]

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

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 2166), H4128 [10JN]

———prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), H3695 [26MY]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 70), H460 [4FE]

Armed Forces: make anthrax vaccination immunization program voluntary (see H.R. 2543), H6600 [29JY]

———recognize the sacrifice and dedication of members throughout history (see H.J. Res. 25), H1804 [25MR]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 2966), H11481 [3NO]

Armstrong, Neil A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2815), H11145 [28OC]

Birds: prohibit interstate movement of live birds, for the purpose of fighting, to States in which animal fighting is lawful (see H.R. 1275), H12109 [16NO]

Budget: establish 2-year cycle (see H.R. 232), H538 [9FE] (see H.R. 493), H11196 [1NO] (see H.R. 2985), H9076 [30SE] (see H. Res. 396), H12793 [18NO]

Capitol Police: appreciation for efforts during impeachment proceedings (see H. Res. 106), H2547 [29AP]

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), H5839 [19JY]

CERCLA: limit portion of Superfund expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, design, investigations, monitoring, assessment and evaluation, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2754), H7882 [5AU]

———reauthorize and reform Superfund program and promote brownfields redevelopment (see H.R. 1300), H8665 [24SE]

———reauthorize and reform Superfund program and promote brownfields redevelopment, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1300), H11854 [9NO]

Children and youth: establish programs for early detection, diagnosis and intervention of hearing loss in newborns (see H.R. 1193), H2203 [20AP]

———improve health of children (see H.R. 1085), H2373 [27AP]

———provide greater access to child care services for Federal employees (see H.R. 206), H419 [3FE]

China, Republic of: assist in enhancement of security (see H.R. 1838), H5688 [15JY]

Clean Air Act: prohibit listing of liquefied petroleum gas (see H.R. 1301), H2471 [28AP]

Collins, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2815), H11145 [28OC]

Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 850), H814 [25FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 2088), H4022 [9JN]

Correctional institutions: combat the overutilization of prison health care services and control prisoner health care costs (see H.R. 1349), H2203 [20AP]

Courts: encourage efficient resolution of litigation arising from year 2000 computer problem (see H.R. 775), H796 [24FE]

———product liability reform (see H.R. 1577), H6964 [3AU]

Crime: penalties for taking a firearm from a Federal law enforcement officer (see H.R. 735), H2373 [27AP]

———prohibit taking a child hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 51), H538 [9FE]

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

———tribute to Project Exile and the prosecution of Federal firearms offenses (see H. Res. 205), H6600 [29JY]

Death and dying: promote pain management and palliative care without permitting assisted suicide and euthanasia (see H.R. 2260), H5572 [14JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: implementation of certain milk price structures as part of the implementation of the final rule to consolidate Federal milk marketing orders (see H.R. 1402), H2053 [14AP]

———provide assistance for the rehabilitation of watershed dams built for flood protection and water resource projects (see H.R. 728), H2203 [20AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow Medicare-eligible military health care system beneficiaries to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 113), H644 [11FE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a compensation program for employees injured in Federal nuclear activities (see H.R. 3495), H12793 [18NO]

———establish compensation programs for employees sustaining illnesses from exposure to beryllium and other hazardous substances and examine health effects of exposure to hazardous substances (see H.R. 3418), H12225 [17NO]

Dept. of HHS: make additional payments to certain home health agencies with high-cost patients and provide for an interest-free grace period for repayment of overpayments (see H.R. 1917), H5094 [29JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (see H.R. 710), H1014 [4MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish Bureau of Immigration Services and the Bureau of Immigration Enforcement (see H.R. 2528), H5686 [15JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish voluntary protection programs (see H.R. 1459), H9515 [6OC]

———require completion of a National Academy of Sciences study before implementing standards or guidelines on ergonomics (see H.R. 987), H4024 [9JN]

Diseases: distribution of information on the human papillomavirus (see H.R. 3248), H12227 [17NO]

Drug abuse: prohibit use of Federal funds for needle exchange programs (see H.R. 982), H1011 [4MR]

Education: give gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop their capabilities (see H.R. 637), H1019 [8MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 1494), H2374 [27AP]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1441), H11196 [1NO]

English language: constitutional amendment to establish as official language of U.S. (see H.J. Res. 21), H419 [3FE]

EPA: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 828), H5572 [14JY]

Families and domestic relations: recognize importance of strong marriages and the contributions that community marriage policies have made to the strength of marriages (see H. Res. 280), H7885 [5AU]

FCC: preserve low-power television stations that provide community broadcasting (see H.R. 486), H717 [23FE]

———repeal unconstitutional reporting and record keeping requirements (see H.R. 1273), H3606 [25MY]

FEMA: make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards (see H.R. 1168), H2373 [27AP]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 407), H5367 [12JY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1032), H2203 [20AP]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 347), H3860 [8JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 33), H795 [24FE]

Food Quality Protection Act: establish certain requirements (see H.R. 1592), H2999 [11MY]

Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 842), H795 [24FE]

———promote agricultural commodities, livestock, and value-added products, and prepare for future bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations (see H.R. 817), H1014 [4MR]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 66), H11854 [9NO]

———protect religious liberty (see H.R. 1691), H4130 [10JN]

Gambling: require certain notices in any mailing using a game of chance for the promotion of a product or service (see H.R. 237), H796 [24FE]

Government: promote federalism, protect reserved powers of the States, and impose accountability for Federal preemption of State and local laws (see H.R. 2245), H6965 [3AU]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (see H.R. 1074), H2546 [29AP]

Hazardous substances: increase funding for poison control centers and establish toll-free telephone number to improve access (see H.R. 1221), H5572 [14JY]

Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 1304), H2273 [21AP]

———assure coverage of emergency services under group health plans and health insurance (see H.R. 904), H2470 [28AP]

———limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 2242), H4470 [16JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1136), H2998 [11MY]

———promote purchase of private long-term care insurance by providing tax deductibility, State Medicaid flexibility, and information dissemination (see H.R. 1261), H2300 [22AP]

———regulatory burdens on home health agencies (see H. Con. Res. 79), H2374 [27AP]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (see H.R. 2418), H6199 [21JY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1581), H5572 [14JY]

Immigration: provide refugee status to foreign nationals who assist in the return of POW/MIA (see H.R. 1926), H3604 [25MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies (see H.R. 697), H2373 [27AP]

Information services: deregulate Internet and high speed data services (see H.R. 2420), H5688 [15JY]

Insurance: coverage of long-term care services (see H. Con. Res. 8), H243 [7JA]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 383), H2203 [20AP]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 49), H2304 [26AP]

———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 116), H419 [3FE]

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 1883), H5839 [19JY]

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), H796 [24FE]

———reduce the volume of steel imports (see H.R. 975), H1164 [10MR]

Kosovo: support efforts and recommendations of U.S.-Russian meeting in Vienna, Austria relative to peace negotiations (see H. Con. Res. 99), H2810 [5MY]

Lane Victory (S.S.): issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 112), H4616 [17JN]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1093), H1474 [18MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2133 [15AP]

Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment services for certain women screened under federally funded programs (see H.R. 1070), H2203 [20AP]

———establish a new prospective payment system for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see H.R. 2341), H5751 [16JY]

———exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 797), H2921 [6MY]

———treatment of payments made as a result of tobacco industry liability settlement (see H.R. 351), H957 [3MR]

Medicare: coverage of adult day care services (see H.R. 745), H957 [3MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1187), H9303 [4OC]

———eliminate budget neutrality adjustment factor used in calculating blended capitation rate for Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 1088), H2546 [29AP]

———eliminate reduction in payment amounts to home health agencies and provide for an interest-free grace period for repayment of overpayments (see H.R. 2618), H6582 [27JY]

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

———exempt certain beneficiaries from financial limitations imposed on physical, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy services (see H.R. 1837), H3503 [24MY]

———expand and make permanent the demonstration project for military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 1413), H2053 [14AP]

———improve review procedures (see H.R. 2356), H6600 [29JY]

———limit reductions in Federal payments under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2241), H5751 [16JY]

———prohibit collection of data from home health agencies under the OASIS data collection program from non-Medicare patients (see H.R. 2246), H6599 [29JY]

———reform (see H.R. 3075), H11645 [5NO]

———repeal the financial limitation on rehabilitation services (see H.R. 1385), H3503 [24MY]

Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 119), H1972 [13AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 2), H226 [6JA]

National Commission on the Prevention of School Violence: establish (see H.R. 1556), H2374 [27AP]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 165), H2997 [11MY]

National Trails System Act: clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (see H.R. 2267), H4615 [17JN]

National Writing Project: improve (see H.R. 1456), H11068 [27OC]

Natural resources: establish a fund to meet the outdoor conservation and recreation needs of the American people (see H.R. 701), H892 [2MR]

New York, NY: Brooklyn Museum of Art funding termination (see H. Con. Res. 191), H9241 [1OC]

NIH: expansion, intensification, and coordination of autism research activities (see H.R. 997), H5571 [14JY]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: reauthorize and modify conditions (see H.R. 1604), H2469 [28AP]

Northern Mariana Islands: prohibit use of the ``Made in USA'' label on products and deny such products duty-free and quota-free treatment (see H.R. 1621), H5573 [14JY]

Nuclear energy: Portsmouth, OH, and Paducah, KY, gaseous diffusion plants funding (see H.R. 3151), H10861 [26OC]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (see H.R. 45), H226 [6JA]

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

Organ donors: tribute to kidney donors (see H. Res. 94), H2204 [20AP]

Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 573), H1597 [23MR]

Pensions: reform (see H.R. 1102), H2273 [21AP]

Petroleum: authorize oilheat industry research and consumer education programs (see H.R. 380), H269 [19JA]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 1922), H3604 [25MY]

Poultry Products Inspection Act: cover certain birds for use as human food (see H.R. 765), H10340 [19OC]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 783), H5687 [15JY]

———protect critical infrastructure radio systems from interference and promote efficient spectrum management of the private land mobile radio bands (see H.R. 866), H815 [25FE]

Railroads: protection of train employees (see H.R. 3091), H10770 [25OC]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 883), H2300 [22AP]

Rural areas: promote and improve access to health care services (see H.R. 1344), H3606 [25MY]

SEC: require improved disclosure of after-tax returns relative to mutual fund performance (see H.R. 1089), H1257 [11MR]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see H.R. 2366), H11068 [27OC]

Social Security: 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), H2203 [20AP]

———make corrections in Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program relative to the Balanced Budget Act (see H.R. 3146), H10861 [26OC]

———provide a safe harbor under the anti-kickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 557), H418 [3FE]

Southern Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 1604), H2469 [28AP]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit to certain low-income members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 1055), H2055 [14AP]

———allow credits for dependents within a household (see H.R. 373), H419 [3FE]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 957), H955 [3MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1172), H6599 [29JY]

———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]

———eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (see H.R. 6), H583 [10FE]

———exclude from gross income payments made to tobacco quota and allotment holders and tobacco growers pursuant to the settlement agreement between a State and tobacco product manufacturers (see H.R. 2748), H7882 [5AU]

———expand types of equipment which may be acquired with tax-exempt financing by volunteer fire departments and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 1229), H2546 [29AP]

———full deduction of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals (see H.R. 225), H1013 [4MR] (see H.R. 980), H3212 [14MY]

———incentives for education (see H.R. 464), H1335 [16MR]

———increase retirement savings opportunities (see H.R. 1546), H3606 [25MY]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 864), H1014 [4MR]

———increases relative to additional Government spending (see H. Con. Res. 197), H10174 [18OC]

———modify the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 175), H957 [3MR]

———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 8), H2546 [29AP]

———prohibit the imposition of access fees on Internet service providers (see H.R. 1291), H1799 [25MR]

———provide additional retirement savings opportunities for small employers and self-employed individuals (see H.R. 352), H539 [9FE]

———provide incentives and job training grants for communities affected by migration of businesses and jobs to Canada or Mexico as a result of NAFTA (see H.R. 1967), H3694 [26MY]

———reduce individual capital gains rates (see H.R. 157), H461 [4FE]

———reduce the per dose tax on vaccines (see H.R. 1337), H2374 [27AP]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 86), H234 [7JA]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 1001), H2921 [6MY]

———treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 531), H2636 [4MY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 323), H419 [3FE]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1083), H5571 [14JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 1311), H6759 [30JY]

———treatment of losses attributable to operating mineral interests of oil and gas producers (see H.R. 423), H461 [4FE]

———treatment of medical savings accounts (see H.R. 614), H2203 [20AP]

———treatment of tax-exempt bond financing of certain electrical output facilities (see H.R. 721), H5687 [15JY]

———treatment of tips (see H.R. 1329), H10340 [19OC]

Telephones: protect consumers against slamming and cramming and provide jurisdiction over deceptive trade practices to the FTC (see H.R. 2727), H10611 [20OC]

———reduce rates and provide advanced telecommunications services to schools, libraries, and certain health care facilities (see H.R. 1746), H2997 [11MY]

Television: reform laws relative to satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals (see H.R. 89), H378 [2FE]

Transportation: provide off-budget treatment for certain transportation trust funds (see H.R. 111), H2921 [6MY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 2221), H5573 [14JY]

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

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H11481 [3NO]

Water pollution: restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (see H.R. 1775), H10770 [25OC]

William H. Natcher Bridge: designate (see H.R. 1162), H1406 [17MR]

Women: promote research and disseminate information on the health effects of silicone breast implants (see H.R. 1323), H1800 [25MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 2314), H4735 [22JN]

Medicaid: definition of audiologist (see H.R. 1068), H1162 [10MR]

Letters

History of the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah, KY: Clarence L. Nunn, Sr., E1083 [25MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3173 [14MY]

Poems

``House by the Side of the Road,'' Homer, E1083 [25MY]

Remarks

Bankruptcy: allow compensation of trustees when cases are converted from chapter 7 to chapter 11, H2717 [5MY]

———amend laws (H.R. 833), H2717 [5MY]

Budget: comparison between congressional and Clinton administration proposals, H383 [3FE]

Cadiz, KY: tribute to Thomas and Bridges family reunion, E1682 [30JY], E1733 [3AU]

Constitution—U.S.: distinction between the premise of ``separation of church and state'' and free exercise of religion, H9882 [12OC]

Crime: promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), H4529 [17JN]

DAR: tribute to Kentucky Society, E1891 [15SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2466), H5541 [14JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2670), H7013 [4AU]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (H.R. 350), H550 [10FE]

Hartford, KY: tribute to Ohio County High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1350 [22JN]

House Rules: allow additional debate on a sustained point of order raised against legislation imposing private sector mandates, H550 [10FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit State and local educational agencies to establish uniform disciplinary policies relative to possession of weapons, H4529 [17JN]

Kentucky: anniversary of Caldwell-Lyon Association of Missionary Baptists, E1975 [28SE]

Kosovo: involvement of Russia in peace negotiations, H2458 [28AP]

———U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, H2557 [4MY], H3173 [14MY], H3213 [17MY], H3275 [18MY], H3440 [20MY]

LSC: funding, H7013 [4AU]

Medicaid: definition of audiologist (H.R. 1068), E420 [11MR]

Murray County, KY: anniversary of Lions Club, E1978 [28SE]

National Wildlife Refuge System: prohibit use of steel jaw leghold traps or neck snares for commerical or hunting purposes, H5541 [14JY]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (H.R. 417), H8235, H8236 [14SE]

———individual contribution limits, H8235, H8236 [14SE]

Prayer: recommend Nation's leaders to call for days of prayer to promote public healing and reconciliation and to unite in seeking God (H. Con. Res. 94), H9882 [12OC]

Serbia: authorize the President to conduct military air operations and missile strikes (S. Con. Res. 21), H2458 [28AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2466 [28AP], H2543 [29AP], H2807 [5MY], H3202 [14MY], H3293 [18MY], H3457 [20MY]

Tributes

Cross, Oscar, E1083 [25MY]

Gomer, Laurie A., E1348 [22JN]