WAXMAN, HENRY A. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4690), H5039 [23JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4635), H4632 [19JN], H4735 [20JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4205, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7134 [27JY]

Julian C. Dixon funeral attendees, H12081 [13DE]

Articles and editorials

George C. Page; Philanthropist Founded La Brea Museum, Myrna Oliver, Los Angeles (CA) Times, E2210 [15DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: prevent any Taliban led Government from obtaining a seat in the U.N. and refuse recognition for any Afghan Government while human rights violations persist against women and girls (see H. Res. 187), H2412 [2MY]

Africa: HIV/AIDS prevention programs funding for sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 2765), H50 [27JA]

Agriculture: humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal (see H.R. 4415), H10473 [19OC]

American Folklife Center: collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of U.S. war veterans (see H.R. 5212), H7870 [19SE]

Animal Welfare Act: regulate the personal possession of certain wild animals and prohibit the transport or possession of certain wild animals for purposes of hunting them (see H.R. 5057), H11195 [25OC]

Animals: prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 2166), H574 [29FE]

———provide for a system of sanctuaries for chimpanzees that are no longer needed in research conducted by the Public Health Service (see H.R. 3514), H50 [27JA]

Austria: boycott relative to inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (see H. Res. 417), H343 [10FE]

———inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (see H. Res. 429), H632 [1MR]

Bankruptcy: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers and appoint additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 5530), H11781 [1NO]

BATF: expand powers to regulate firearms, ammunition, firearm products, and non-powder firearms (see H.R. 920), H4336 [13JN]

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (see H. Con. Res. 328), H3172 [16MY]

Business and industry: require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see H.R. 4697), H5436 [28JN]

Capital punishment: reduce the risk that innocent persons may be executed (see H.R. 4167), H2607 [4MY]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalyn: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4289), H2337 [13AP]

Children and youth: assist State and local prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies, with implementation of juvenile justice witness assistance programs (see H.R. 3132), H455 [15FE]

———authorize grants for the prevention of alcoholic beverage consumption by underage individuals (see H.R. 3430), H1588 [29MR]

———establish a program to identify and mentor college eligible high school students (see H.R. 3386), H209 [2FE]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 3235), H575 [29FE]

———provide for a national media campaign to reduce and prevent underage drinking (see H.R. 5137), H7365 [7SE]

Clinton, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 561), H6718 [20JY]

Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 701), H510 [16FE]

Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 829), H757 [8MR]

Comprehensive AIDS Resources Act: revise and extend programs to provide access to health care and support services to individuals and families with HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 4807), H5655 [29JN]

Computers: provide Federal employees with a home computer and Internet access (see H.R. 4232), H2121 [11AP]

Contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3766), H573 [29FE]

———prohibit delinquent Federal debtors from being eligible to enter into Federal contracts (see H.R. 4181), H1851 [5AP]

Courts: give U.S. district courts jurisdiction over competing State custody determinations (see H.R. 5456), H9899 [12OC]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 5021), H7366 [7SE]

Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 229), H4121 [8JN]

Customs Service: detention and searches of travelers (see H.R. 4001), H5436 [28JN]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Office of Community Economic Adjustment to coordinate the Federal response in regions and communities experiencing economic distress (see H.R. 4711), H4816 [21JN]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 4539), H5843 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office on Women's Health (see H.R. 4483), H7373 [11SE]

———Healthy Start Program funding (see H.R. 2739), H1588 [29MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish the Violence Against Women Office (see H.R. 4848), H7578 [13SE]

Dept. of State: provide appropriate training and materials to all executive branch employees involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (see H. Res. 398), H1852 [5AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist claimants for benefits in developing claims and clarify the burden of proof for such claims (see H.R. 3193), H50 [27JA]

———provide veterans reasonable access to burial in national cemeteries (see H. Res. 208), H1078 [15MR]

———reaffirm and clarify duty of the Secretary to administer laws which assist claimants for benefits (see H.R. 4864), H6600 [19JY]

Diseases: address problems associated with polycystic kidney disease (see H. Res. 537), H11195 [25OC]

———increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis (see H. Con. Res. 271), H1764 [4AP]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 4057), H1284 [22MR]

Donald J. Pease Federal Building, Medina, OH: designate (see H.R. 1405), H997 [14MR]

Drugs: prevent abuse of inhalants (see H.R. 4565), H7212 [27JY]

Ecology and environment: provide funding for methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination (see H.R. 5206), H7870 [19SE]

Education: ensure recruitment and training of math and science teachers at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3702), H572 [29FE]

———improve and refocus civic education (see H.R. 3195), H165 [1FE]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 3880), H1629 [30MR]

———modernize public schools, reduce class size, increase access to technology, enhance school safety, improve teacher quality, and strengthen accountability for academic results (see H.R. 4346), H3309 [17MY]

———qualify public defenders for student loan forgiveness under the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see H.R. 4290), H2337 [13AP]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 3928), H2967 [11MY]

———school construction and infrastructure improvements funding (see H.R. 3705), H1477 [28MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit issuance of a certificate for subminimum wages for individuals with impaired vision (see H.R. 3540), H342 [10FE]

———reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 2119), H6052 [13JY]

FDA: facilitate the importation into the U.S. of certain approved drugs (see H.R. 1885), H7502 [12SE]

———grant authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 4207), H1956 [6AP]

Federal employees: ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 4567), H4122 [8JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 5247), H8406 [27SE]

Financial institutions: prohibit federally insured institutions from engaging in high-cost payday loans and expand protections for consumers in connection with the making of such loans by uninsured entities (see H.R. 3823), H1589 [29MR]

———strengthen consumer control over use and disclosure of personal financial and health information (see H.R. 4380), H2605 [4MY]

Firearms: application of Federal laws to antique firearms (see H.R. 4137), H1628 [30MR]

———enhance the enforcement of gun violence laws (see H.R. 4066), H6052 [13JY]

———prevent theft from commercial carriers (see H.R. 3563), H757 [8MR]

Fish and fishing: recover depleted fish stocks and promote the long-term sustainability of marine fisheries (see H.R. 4046), H9635 [10OC]

Food: extend mandatory nutrition information labeling requirements to single-ingredient, raw meat, and poultry products (see H.R. 4175), H1763 [4AP]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs funding (see H.R. 3634), H575 [29FE]

———prohibit application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental and multilateral organizations (see H.R. 4211), H3813 [24MY]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 259), H631 [1MR]

Foreign policy: encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims (see H. Con. Res. 362), H5036 [22JN]

Government: prohibit the acquisition of products produced by forced labor (see H. Con. Res. 308), H3173 [16MY]

Government regulations: debarment or suspension from Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities of persons that violate certain labor and safety laws (see H.R. 1227), H574 [29FE]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: implementation (see H.R. 2909), H2012 [10AP]

Health: assure coverage of emergency services under group health plans and health insurance (see H.R. 904), H757 [8MR]

———embryonic stem cell research funding (see H. Res. 414), H1407 [23MR]

———establish national system of screening newborn infants for hereditary disorders (see H.R. 5260), H7991 [21SE]

———increase assistance to developing nations with high levels of infectious disease and premature death (see H.R. 3826), H1852 [5AP]

———increase public awareness of the dangers of pediatric cancer (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1629 [30MR]

———minority health programs (see H.R. 3250), H575 [29FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 5551), H11194 [25OC]

———prevent group and individual health insurance coverage, and group health plans, from seeking to recover more than costs in cases of third party recoveries (see H.R. 3765), H1285 [22MR]

———provide programs for the treatment of mental illness (see H.R. 5091), H7209 [27JY]

Higgins, Andrew Jackson and family: award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 4384), H3926 [6JN]

Higgins Industries: award Congressional Gold Medal to World War II-era employees (see H.R. 4384), H3926 [6JN]

Hispanic Americans: prevent suicide among Latina adolescents (see H.R. 4439), H4817 (see H. Con. Res. 325), H4818 [21JN]

House of Representatives: direct the posting of all lobbying registrations and reports, filed with the Clerk, on the official public Internet site (see H. Res. 462), H1852 [5AP]

———implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 146), H11195 [25OC]

Human rights: condemn use of children as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 348), H4035 [7JN]

Hungary: anniversary of foundation as a state (see H. Con. Res. 297), H2607 [4MY]

Immigration: modify provisions governing naturalization of children born outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3667), H6470 [18JY]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 3650), H373 [14FE]

———require paid immigration consultants to be licensed and otherwise provide services in a satisfactory manner (see H.R. 5035), H8406 [27SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3545), H1852 [5AP] (see H.R. 4055), H1629 [30MR]

Indonesia: prohibit military assistance relative to free elections and human rights conditions in East Timor (see H.R. 4357), H5737 [10JY]

INS: reduce backlog in processing of benefit applications and improve infrastructure necessary for effective provision of immigration services (see H.R. 4798), H5654 [29JN]

Iran: condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (see H. Con. Res. 307), H3309 [17MY]

———emancipation of the Bahai community (see H. Con. Res. 257), H573 [29FE]

Italian-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 347), H8407 [27SE]

Japan: oppose permanent seat on U.N. Security Council until the Japanese Government complies with International Whaling Commission requirements and ends the commercialization of whale meat (see H. Con. Res. 431), H11207 [26OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3633), H3173 [16MY]

Korean War: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 86), H165 [1FE]

Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see H.R. 4033), H2013 [10AP]

Matthew `Mack' Robinson Post Office Building, Pasadena, CA: designate (see H.R. 4157), H2512 [3MY]

Medicaid: assure preservation of safety net hospitals through maintenance of Disproportionate Share Hospital Program (see H.R. 3710), H572 [29FE]

———provide families and disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 4825), H5954 [12JY]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 3698), H922 [9MR]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see H.R. 5067), H7208 [27JY]

———coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 3840), H756 [8MR]

———coverage of inpatient hospital services in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 2712), H3309 [17MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 4770), H5240 [27JN]

———coverage of self-administered drugs that, when used as a replacement for covered drugs, result in overall cost savings to the program (see H.R. 4375), H2511 [3MY]

———coverage of vision rehabilitation services (see H.R. 2870), H7128 [26JY]

———improve access to health insurance by offering certain individuals a Medicare buy-in option and allow tax credit for payment of premiums (see H.R. 4938), H6777 [24JY]

———promote research for health promotion and disease prevention and add preventive benefits (see H.R. 3887), H2906 [10MY]

———require Dept. of HHS study on mortality and adverse outcome rates of patients receiving anesthesia services (see H.R. 2002), H2012 [10AP]

———require submission and posting of nursing staff level data, assess adequacy of training requirements, and improve quality of care provided by skilled nursing facilities furnishing services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 4614), H4337 [13JN]

———revise inflation update factor used in making payments to prospective payment system hospitals (see H.R. 3580), H4784 [20JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 5166), H7577 [13SE]

Mental health: establish demonstration diversion courts (see H.R. 2594), H1674 [3AP]

———recognize the importance of mental health awareness, mental disorders, and early detection of mental illnesses (see H. Con. Res. 243), H1589 [29MR]

Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see H. Con. Res. 238), H373 [14FE]

———political repression of foreign observers (see H. Con. Res. 350), H4120 [8JN]

Middle East: condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (see H. Con. Res. 426), H9900 [12OC]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza (see H.R. 5522), H10473 [19OC]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if a Palestinian state is declared unilaterally (see H.R. 4976), H7212 [27JY]

Mitchell, George J.: urge the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Northern Ireland peace efforts (see H. Con. Res. 242), H49 [27JA]

Motor vehicles: require reports relative to defects in foreign products (see H.R. 5164), H7577 [13SE]

Mozambique: provide debt relief and reconstruction aid (see H.R. 4091), H3869 [25MY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts (see H. Res. 452), H3523 [22MY]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 3214), H1120 [16MR]

National Historical Publications and Records Commission: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4110), H1587 [29MR]

National Take Your Kids To Vote Day: support (see H. Con. Res. 389), H8201 [26SE]

Navajo Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4527), H8200 [26SE]

Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act: extend authority of the Nazi War Crimes Records Interagency Working Group and encourage cooperation of foreign nations with such Group in carrying out its duties (see H.R. 5065), H7208 [27JY]

———include activities of the Imperial Government of Japan (see H.R. 5056), H7208 [27JY]

NIH: support modernization and construction of biomedical and behavioral research facilities and laboratory instrumentation (see H.R. 4431), H2966 [11MY]

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), H6777 [24JY]

Office for Protection of Human Research Subjects: establish (see H.R. 3569), H208 [2FE]

Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3544), H2607 [4MY]

Postage and stamps: modify rates relative to reduced-rate mail matter (see H.R. 4636), H7281 [6SE]

Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 4281), H2337 [13AP]

Public welfare programs: repeal certain restrictions on food stamp eligibility and increase Federal support for emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 3192), H757 [8MR]

Railroads: modernize financing of railroad retirement system and provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries (see H.R. 4844), H6719 [20JY]

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3591), H931 [13MR]

Research: protect human subjects in research (see H.R. 4605), H4120 [8JN]

Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 38), H575 [29FE]

Russia: condemn interference with freedom of the press (see H. Con. Res. 339), H4337 [13JN]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: provide comprehensive technical assistance and implement highly effective prevention programs (see H.R. 3413), H2770 [9MY]

Schools: recruit, hire, and train additional school-based mental health personnel (see H.R. 2982), H1406 [23MR]

Schulz, Charles M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3642), H341 [10FE]

Senior citizens: recognize need for a White House Conference to discuss and develop national recommendations concerning quality of care in assisted living facilities (see H.J. Res. 107), H8552 [29SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National African-American Museum (see H.R. 923), H454 [15FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of the National Museum of the American Indian (see H.R. 4259), H7723 [18SE]

Social Security: expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents of low-income families (see H.R. 4927), H6776 [24JY]

———extend availability of State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments (see H.R. 4393), H7003 [25JY]

———improve the payment system for representation of claimants (see H.R. 4633), H6599 [19JY]

———make corrections in Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program relative to the Balanced Budget Act (see H.R. 5291), H8199 [26SE] (see H.R. 5612), H11955 [4DE]

———prevent conflicts of interest in the use of administrative vendors in the administration of State children's health insurance plans (see H.R. 3600), H254 [8FE]

———promote smoking cessation under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Maternal and Child Health Program (see H.R. 5208), H7870 [19SE]

———restore Social Services Block Grant funding and the ability of States to transfer Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to such block grant (see H.R. 4481), H4784 [20JN]

States: permit the option of coverage of legal immigrants under the Medicaid Program and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 4707), H4816 [21JN]

———provide grants to test innovative ways to increase nursing home staff levels, reduce turnover, and improve quality of care for residents in nursing homes (see H.R. 5243), H7990 [21SE]

Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act: rename as the ``McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act'' (see H.R. 5417), H9504 [6OC]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: revise and extend programs (see H.R. 4867), H6354 [17JY]

Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for certain audio or video postproduction equipment (see H.R. 5497), H10256 [18OC]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 3249), H922 [9MR]

———allow tax credit to holders of qualified bonds issued by an intercity passenger rail carrier (see H.R. 3700), H7366 [7SE]

———avoid duplicate reporting of information on political activities of certain State and local political organizations (see H.R. 5277), H8617 [2OC]

———expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 4094), H1476 [28MR]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see H.R. 5345), H8617 [2OC]

———reduce estate and gift tax rates (see H.R. 5315), H10473 [19OC]

———require certain political organizations to report information to the FEC (see H.R. 3688), H509 [16FE]

———require certain political organizations to report information to the IRS (see H.R. 4168), H1762 [4AP]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 4570), H7281 [6SE]

———treatment of small businesses (see H.R. 3874), H4036 [7JN]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 461), H4220 [12JN]

———withdraw armed forces from Cyprus and negotiate for the reunification of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 370), H7282 [6SE]

U.N.: encourage the establishment of a Rapid Deployment Police and Security Force (see H.R. 4453), H7281 [6SE]

———promote full equality for Israel (see H.R. 3405), H165 [1FE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4115), H1587 [29MR]

Ukrainian-American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3463), H6719 [20JY]

Veterans: health care funding (see H. Con. Res. 226), H758 [8MR]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 1594), H6719 [20JY]

———mint coins in commemoration and use proceeds of surcharges imposed on the sale of such coins to fund the transport of veterans to and from Dept. of Veterans Affairs hospitals (see H.R. 5397), H11207 [26OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H7932 [20SE]

Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 4740), H5084 [23JN]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 4735), H5083 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (see H.R. 5235), H7932 [20SE]

FDA: grant authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 4042), H1163 [21MR]

Medicaid: improve quality of care furnished in nursing homes (see H.R. 4949), H7002 [25JY]

Tobacco products: reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (see H.R. 4041), H1163 [21MR]

Letters

Committee on Government Reform (House) report on the Dept. of Justice: Barry B. Langberg, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan (law firm), E2208 [15DE]

———C. Boyden Gray, Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (law firm), E2207 [15DE]

Grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco, and reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products: John R. Garrison, American Lung Association, E371 [21MR]

Unsubstantiated allegations of wrongdoing involving the Clinton Administration: by, E1990 [28OC]

Motions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4635), H4639 [19JN]

Quotations

Perfect Virtue: Confucius (Chinese philosopher), E2111 [4DE]

Remarks

Africa: HIV/AIDS prevention programs funding for sub-Saharan Africa, H5935 [12JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H5779 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4461), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 617), H9673 [11OC]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2180 [12AP]

California: anniversary of statehood, H7556 [13SE]

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H3714 [24MY]

Commission for the Comprehensive Study of Privacy Protection: establish (H.R. 4049), H8564, H8565, H8568 [2OC]

Committee on Government Reform (House): release of report on the Dept. of Justice, E2207 [15DE]

Comprehensive AIDS Resources Act: revise and extend programs to provide access to health care and support services to individuals and families with HIV and AIDS (H.R. 4807), H6972 [25JY]

———revise and extend programs to provide access to health care and support services to individuals and families with HIV and AIDS (S. 2311), H8836 [5OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4576), consideration (H. Res. 514), H3966 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: review of Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network rules and policies, H1704 [4AP]

Dept. of Justice: hazardous chemical storage facility security study funding, H4979 [22JN]

———transfer of appropriations from other Federal departments and agencies to fund litigation against tobacco industry, H3966 [7JN], H4619, H4632, H4633, H4644, H4646, H4647, H4649 [19JN], H4735 [20JN], H5039, H5041, H5044 [23JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4871), H6684 [20JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4690), H4979 [22JN], H5039, H5041, H5044 [23JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4635), H4619, H4632, H4633, H4644, H4646, H4647, H4649 [19JN], H4735 [20JN], H4839, H4867, H4879, H4883 [21JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4635), unanimous-consent request, H4649 [19JN]

Diseases: establishment and operation of asthma treatment services for children, H2691, H2714 [9MY], H8261 [27SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 4942), H7587 [14SE]

———prohibit possession of tobacco products by minors, H7587 [14SE]

Drugs: allow importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use, H9673 [11OC]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (H.R. 5235), E1538 [20SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2884), H10565 [24OC]

EPA: dredging or other invasive sediment remediation technologies funding limitations, H4879 [21JN]

———enforce drinking water standards for arsenic, H4879 [21JN]

———limit funding for activities included in the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions prior to implementation, H4839 [21JN]

———postpone implementation of air quality standards until issuance of Supreme Court decision, H4883 [21JN]

———radon in drinking water regulations, H4867 [21JN]

Families and domestic relations: grants to carry out certain activities promoting adoption counseling, H8262 [27SE]

Farrell, Michael: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Judge of the Year award recipient, E133 [14FE]

FCC: allow modification of rules on low power FM radio stations upon assessment of interference to existing radio stations, H2313 [13AP]

———prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations (H.R. 3439), H2313 [13AP]

FDA: grant authority to regulate tobacco (H.R. 4042), H1127 [21MR], E371 [21MR]

———prohibit funding to vaccine-related advisory committees that grant conflicts of interest waivers, H5779 [11JY]

Federal contracts: prohibit implementation of proposed contractor responsibility amendments to Federal acquisition regulations, H6684 [20JY]

Federal employees: establish program under which current and former employees may obtain long-term care insurance (H.R. 4040), H2672 [9MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), H5935 [12JY], H6022 [13JY]

GAO: authorize certain personnel actions (H.R. 4642), H7803 [19SE]

———require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (H.R. 4924), H6853 [25JY]

Government: require use of recovery audits by Federal agencies to improve the economy and efficiency of operations (H.R. 1827), H717 [8MR]

Harris, Leland B.: San Fernando Valley Bar Association Special Recognition Award recipient, E133 [14FE]

Health: revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (H.R. 2418), H1692, H1704 [4AP]

Holocaust: remembrance, E597 [2MY], E624 [3MY]

Koszdin, Jack P.: Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley honoree, E255 [9MR]

Los Angeles County, CA: anniversary, E161 [16FE]

Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment for certain women and research on relationship between cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (H.R. 4386), H2691 [9MY]

———coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment for certain women and research on relationship between cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (H.R. 4386), Senate amendment (H. Res. 628), H9845 [12OC]

Medicare: make more competitive and efficient and provide for a prescription drug benefit (H.R. 4680), H5363 [28JN]

Members of Congress: impact of public statements about criminal allegations, H8444-H8447 [28SE]

Middle East: condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Con. Res. 426), H10651 [24OC]

Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products, H9631 [10OC]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (H.R. 5164), H9631 [10OC]

Munzer, Alfred: American Lung Association Will Ross Medal recipient, H2343 [13AP]

NIH: establish Office of Autoimmune Diseases, H2692, H2714 [9MY], H8261 [27SE]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: provide additional protections to victims of rape (H.R. 3088), H8587 [2OC]

Panorama (publication): anniversary, E1062 [20JN]

Parliamentary inquiry, H4724 [20JN]

Public Health Service Act: provide certain children's health services (H.R. 4365), H2691, H2714 [9MY], H8261 [27SE]

Research: protect human subjects in research, H8262 [27SE]

Simon Wiesenthal Center: Library and Archives recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Library Services, E522 [10AP]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), H473 [16FE]

Specht, Lisa: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E497 [5AP]

Substance abuse: allow faith-based treatment centers to receive Federal funding and permit individuals receiving Federal assistance to choose private and religious oriented treatment, H8262 [27SE]

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, H8262 [27SE]

Taxation: repeal the exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations (H.R. 4986), H7422 [12SE]

Tobacco products: reduce youth smoking, increase tobacco-related research, and develop safer tobacco products (H.R. 4041), E371 [21MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2334 [13AP]

Reports

Prescription Drugs with Foreign Labels, H9674 [11OC]

Unsubstantiated Allegations of Wrongdoing Involving the Clinton Administration: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Minority Staff, H8447-H8454 [28SE]

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of Los Angeles County, CA, H8 [27JA]

Tributes

Blazer, Phil, E37 [31JA]

Honkawa, Yoshi, E817 [24MY]

Novak, Margaret Marketa, E2023 [30OC]

Page, George C., E2210 [15DE]

Polovets, Alexander, E1062 [20JN]

Rainwater, Mary, E1842 [19OC]

Rubinstein, Morris, E1138 [28JN]

Yates, Sidney R., E2111 [4DE]

Zeldin, Isaiah, E608 [2MY]