ABERCROMBIE, NEIL (a Representative from Hawaii)

Appointments

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

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), H633 [1MR]

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

American Samoa: centennial of U.S. territory status (see H. Res. 443), H1764 [4AP]

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), H7992 [21SE]

Animals: conservation of great apes (see H.R. 4320), H3926 [6JN]

Armed Forces: declare the American GI as the ``Person of the Century'' for the 20th century (see H. Con. Res. 282), H2013 [10AP]

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

BATF: expand powers to regulate firearms, ammunition, firearm products, and non-powder firearms (see H.R. 920), H2411 [2MY]

Bob Jones University: condemn discriminatory practices (see H. Con. Res. 261), H641 [2MR]

Budget: establish 2-year cycle, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 396), H511 [16FE]

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

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), H4036 [7JN]

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), H341 [10FE]

Children and youth: increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care and improve support services for families with young children (see H.R. 4206), H1956 [6AP]

———provide benefits for children of women Vietnam veterans who suffer from certain types of birth defects (see H.R. 4488), H3412 [18MY]

———provide for the health, education, and welfare of children under 6 years of age (see H.R. 4630), H4174 [9JN]

———provide State grants to improve child care (see H.R. 2175), H2512 [3MY]

Civil liberties: protect day laborers from unfair labor practices (see H.R. 5182), H7651 [14SE]

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]

Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (see H.R. 4410), H4817 [21JN]

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), H5737 [10JY]

Computers: improve Internet security and protect against cyberterrorism (see H. Con. Res. 285), H1407 [23MR]

Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 534), H757 [8MR]

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

———require Federal agencies to follow certain procedures relative to the bundling of procurement contract requirements (see H.R. 4890), H7003 [25JY]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 5021), H7207 [27JY]

Crime: prevent identity fraud in consumer credit transactions and credit reports (see H.R. 4311), H4784 [20JN]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 4471), H3172 [16MY]

Customs Service: detention and searches of travelers (see H.R. 4001), H4174 [9JN]

———prohibit import of diamonds from certain conflict regions in Africa (see H.R. 5147), H8736 [3OC]

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 Defense: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 474), H3474 [19MY]

———impose a moratorium on the privatization and outsourcing of certain functions performed by civilian employees (see H.R. 4722), H5241 [27JN]

———submit a report to Congress on production alternatives for the Joint Strike Fighter program (see H.R. 3396), H1958 [6AP]

———terminate the practice of euthanizing military working dogs at the end of their working life and facilitate the adoption of such dogs (see H.R. 5314), H9505 [6OC]

Dept. of Education: establish the High Performance Schools Program (see H.R. 3143), H1764 [4AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office on Women's Health (see H.R. 4483), H4592 [15JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish the Violence Against Women Office (see H.R. 4848), H7366 [7SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a theme study on the peopling of America (see H.R. 5263), H7991 [21SE]

———conduct special resource study of the route used by George Washington and General Rochambeau during the American Revolution (see H.R. 4794), H5654 [29JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure compensation rates for the service-connected loss of a breast due to a mastectomy are comparable to rates for the loss of use of a creative organ (see H.R. 3998), H1118 [16MR]

———reaffirm and clarify duty of the Secretary to administer laws which assist claimants for benefits (see H.R. 4864), H6354 [17JY]

Disabled: improve service systems for individuals with developmental disabilities (see H.R. 4920), H7003 [25JY]

Diseases: increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 321), H3474 [19MY]

Ecology and environment: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (H.R. 2903) (see H.R. 3919), H997 [14MR]

Economy: global sustainable development (see H. Res. 479), H3814 [24MY]

Education: provide grants to local educational agencies to initiate and improve physical education programs (see H.R. 4536), H3813 [24MY]

Employment: require U.S. nationals employing more than 20 persons in a foreign country to implement a corporate code of conduct relative to the employment of those persons (see H.R. 4596), H5169 [26JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit issuance of a certificate for subminimum wages for individuals with impaired vision (see H.R. 3540), H212 [3FE]

FCC: prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations (see H.R. 3439), H1123 [20MR]

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), H4337 [13JN]

———establish program under which current and former employees may obtain long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1111), H757 [8MR]

———extend civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and certain other Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1228), H342 [10FE]

———health benefits coverage for hearing aids and examinations (see H.R. 2321), H3309 [17MY]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2859), H212 [3FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1890), H7281 [6SE]

Federal firefighters: make mandatory separation age match requirement for Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 460), H3412 [18MY]

Firearms: enhance the enforcement of gun violence laws (see H.R. 4066), H1477 [28MR]

———implement a system of licensing purchasers and a record of sale system (see H.R. 4915), H6718 [20JY]

———require background checks for individuals that win firearms in lotteries (see H.R. 4559), H3867 [25MY]

———require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement officials and a waiting period before purchase of a handgun (see H.R. 1062), H90 [31JA]

Firefighters: authorize equal overtime pay for all Federal employees engaged in wildfire suppression operations (see H.R. 2814), H5737 [10JY]

Fish and fishing: conserve Atlantic highly migratory species of fish (see H.R. 4612), H4592 [15JN]

———establish a fisheries habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement program (see H.R. 4278), H2412 [2MY]

———recover depleted fish stocks and promote the long-term sustainability of marine fisheries (see H.R. 4046), H1589 [29MR]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs funding (see H.R. 3634), H1477 [28MR]

———prohibit application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental and multilateral organizations (see H.R. 4211), H2412 [2MY]

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]

Freedmen's Bureau: ensure preservation of records (see H.R. 5157), H8406 [27SE]

Glacier National Park: Going-to-the-Sun Road rehabilitation funding (see H.R. 4521), H3649 [23MY]

Gonzalez-Brotons, Elian: reunite with father (see H. Con. Res. 240), H50 [27JA]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (see H. Con. Res. 293), H1405 [23MR]

Harry S Truman Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3639), H922 [9MR]

Health: enhance the Nation's capacity to address public health threats and emergencies (see H.R. 4964), H8617 [2OC]

———increase assistance to developing nations with high levels of infectious disease and premature death (see H.R. 3826), H3173 [16MY]

Health care professionals: protect rights of emergency medical technicians employed by acute care hospitals (see H.R. 4854), H6051 [13JY]

Higgins, Andrew Jackson and family: award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 4384), H4485 [14JN]

Higgins Industries: award Congressional Gold Medal to World War II-era employees (see H.R. 4384), H4485 [14JN]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 1053), H2411 [2MY]

Hispanic Americans: prevent suicide among Latina adolescents (see H.R. 4439; H. Con. Res. 325), H2966 [11MY]

Homeless: improve programs for veterans (see H.R. 5311), H8736 [3OC]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (see H.R. 3244), H50 [27JA]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor (see H.R. 1356), H1123 [20MR]

Immigration: ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien (see H.R. 2121), H6354 [17JY]

———exempt certain elderly persons from certain naturalization requirements and permit certain other elderly persons to take the history and government examination in a language of their choice (see H.R. 2899), H1119 [16MR]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 3650), H575 [29FE]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 4966), H8062 [25SE]

———treatment of spouses and children of Philippine servicemen who served in the U.S. Navy (see H.R. 3273), H922 [9MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3545), H373 [14FE]

Insurance: coverage of long-term care services (see H. Con. Res. 412), H8406 [27SE]

———make the same health insurance options afforded to executive and judicial branch employees available to Federal annuitants, legislative branch employees, and Armed Forces members and retirees (see H.R. 4277), H6355 [17JY]

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

Iron and steel industry: provide relief from injury caused by steel imports and request the ITC to commence an expedited investigation for positive adjustment (see H. Res. 635), H10036 [17OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3633), H2411 [2MY]

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

Land use: assist States with planning to promote improved quality of life, regionalism, sustainable economic development, and environmental stewardship (see H.R. 5165), H7992 [21SE]

Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see H.R. 4033), H1164 [21MR]

Malaysia: human rights violations against Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim (see H. Res. 658), H11445 [27OC]

Marshall Islands: name the Army missile range at Kwajalein Atoll for former President Ronald Reagan (see H.R. 3554), H455 [15FE]

Medicaid: coverage of community-based attendant services (see H.R. 4416), H7366 [7SE]

———coverage of services provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists (see H.R. 1514), H7365 [7SE]

———provide families and disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 4825), H7281 [6SE]

Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1890), H7281 [6SE]

———coverage of glaucoma detection services (see H.R. 2620), H4817 [21JN]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see H.R. 2945), H2607 [4MY]

———coverage of screening mammography, pap smears, and pelvic exams (see H.R. 4330), H4121 [8JN]

———coverage of screening pap smears and pelvic exams (see H.R. 4571), H7366 [7SE]

———coverage of vision rehabilitation services (see H.R. 2870), H641 [2MR]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1388), H2606 [4MY]

———expand and make permanent the demonstration project for military retirees and dependents (see H.R. 1413), H757 [8MR]

———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]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 914), H48 [27JA]

———payments made under the prospective payment system for home health services (see H.R. 4727), H7212 [27JY]

———revise inflation update factor used in making payments to prospective payment system hospitals (see H.R. 3580), H2411 [2MY]

———revise the calculation of base payment rates for the prospective payment system for home health services (see H.R. 5163), H7933 [20SE]

Merchant marine industry: tribute to service and sacrifice during periods of war (see H. Con. Res. 327), H3172 [16MY]

Mexico: adopt measures to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to protect human rights in Chiapas (see H. Con. Res. 238), H758 [8MR]

Middle East: U.S. policy on Jericho (see H. Con. Res. 286), H3050 [15MY]

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

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 3214), H4336 [13JN]

National Guard: anniversary of initial activation of personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (see H. Res. 549), H6053 [13JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 3433), H7211 [27JY]

National Labor Relations Act: treatment of employers and performers in the live performing arts (see H.R. 5185), H7651 [14SE]

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: add certain identifying information to markers on graves containing the remains of certain unknowns who died in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (see H.R. 3806), H1406 [23MR]

National Museum of the U.S. Army: locate at Fort Belvoir, VA (see H.R. 1912), H1764 [4AP]

National Ocean Day: designate (see H. Res. 415), H1285 [22MR]

National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 4442), H5169 [26JN]

Native Americans: treatment of certain income for tribe members, age 50 or older, relative to determining eligibility for means-tested public assistance benefits (see H.R. 4858), H6051 [13JY]

Navajo Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4527), H8736 [3OC]

New Jersey (U.S.S.): issue commemorative postage stamp to honor ship and crew (see H. Con. Res. 119), H373 [14FE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: require changes in the bloodborne pathogens standard (see H.R. 5178), H8201 [26SE]

Olympic games: mint commemorative coins to support the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games and U.S. Olympic Committee programs (see H.R. 3679), H509 [16FE]

OPM: develop classification standards for physician assistants in Federal agencies (see H.R. 1697), H10809 [24OC]

Pensions: reform (see H.R. 1102), H1163 [21MR]

Petroleum: prohibit use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), provide flexibility within the EPA's oxygenate requirements, and promote the use of renewable ethanol (see H.R. 4011), H2411 [2MY]

Pharmaceuticals: availability of HIV/AIDS pharmaceuticals and medical technologies in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries (see H.R. 5101), H7210 [27JY]

Philippines: address the environmental contamination and health effects emanating from former U.S. military facilities (see H. Con. Res. 355), H7282 [6SE]

Pope, Edmond: demand release from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons (see H. Con. Res. 404), H7871 [19SE]

Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3544), H2411 [2MY]

Postal Service: amend pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for postmasters (see H.R. 3842), H2512 [3MY]

———issue a semipostal in order to afford the public a convenient way to contribute to funding for the establishment of the World War II Memorial (see H.R. 4492), H3813 [24MY]

Power resources: ensure the energy self-sufficiency of the U.S. (see H.R. 5585), H11782 [1NO]

———permit draw down of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve relative to anticompetitive activities and provide tax credits for certain energy efficiency improvements (see H.R. 4043), H1163 [21MR]

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), H8406 [27SE]

Public welfare programs: repeal certain restrictions on food stamp eligibility and increase Federal support for emergency food assistance programs (see H.R. 3192), H1852 [5AP]

Railroads: modernize financing of railroad retirement system and provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries (see H.R. 4844), H6471 [18JY]

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3591), H1120 [16MR]

Rivers: reduce sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 4013), H7003 [25JY]

SBA: conduct a pilot program to raise awareness about telecommuting among small business employers (see H.R. 3500), H2905 [10MY]

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

Selective Service System: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 402), H7651 [14SE]

Smithsonian Institution: construct a base facility structure for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Submillimeter Array located in Hilo, HI (see H.R. 4729), H5083 [23JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of the National Museum of the American Indian (see H.R. 4259), H3649 [23MY]

Social Security: create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see H.R. 5081), H8736 [3OC]

———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), H7281 [6SE]

———make corrections in Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program relative to the Balanced Budget Act (see H.R. 5324), H8406 [27SE] (see H.R. 5612), H11928 [14NO]

———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), H5436 [28JN]

Social Security Protection, Preservation, and Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 4714), H4817 [21JN]

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), H7933 [20SE]

Tariff: prevent circumvention of the sugar tariff-rate quotas (see H.R. 5423), H9504 [6OC]

Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for certain energy-efficient property (see H.R. 5339), H9901 [12OC]

———allow a deduction for post-secondary tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 1188), H50 [27JA]

———allow credit for dry cleaning equipment that uses reduced amounts of hazardous substances (see H.R. 1303), H7578 [13SE]

———allow credit for residential solar energy property (see H.R. 1465), H2655 [8MY]

———allow credit to businesses who employ military reservists and a comparable credit to self-employed military reservists, and restore deductions for services performed by military reservists (see H.R. 3915), H2411 [2MY]

———allow small employers a tax credit for costs incurred in establishing a qualified employer plan (see H.R. 1021), H1406 [23MR]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the military reserves and a comparable credit to self-employed military reserve participants (see H.R. 803), H757 [8MR]

———allow the empowerment zone employment credit for additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities and increase funding for such zones and communities (see H.R. 4463), H3309 [17MY]

———avoid duplicate reporting of information on political activities of certain State and local political organizations (see H.R. 5277), H8469 [28SE]

———clarify the definition of contribution in aid of construction (see H.R. 4308), H7723 [18SE]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1172), H3869 [25MY]

———exclude from gross income payments made under Dept. of Defense programs for the repayment of student loans of members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 3663), H1589 [29MR]

———exempt certain helicopter uses from ticket taxes (see H.R. 4322), H2338 [13AP]

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

———provide a credit for energy efficient appliances (see H.R. 4977), H7578 [13SE]

———provide for tax relief for the conversion of cooperative housing corporations into condominiums (see H.R. 5159), H9011 [5OC]

———reduce estate and gift tax rates (see H.R. 5315), H8405 [27SE]

———repeal modification of capital gains tax payments relative to small businesses sold on the installment sales method (see H.R. 3594), H254 [8FE]

———require certain political organizations to report information to the FEC (see H.R. 3688), H3649 [23MY]

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

———treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 531), H6777 [24JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see H.R. 1325), H255 [8FE]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 4570), H3868 [25MY]

———treatment of employer-provided educational assistance (see H.R. 323), H341 [10FE]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3872), H3413 [18MY]

———treatment of small businesses (see H.R. 3874), H920 [9MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service (see H.R. 865), H922 [9MR]

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), H7282 [6SE]

U.N.: encourage the establishment of a Rapid Deployment Police and Security Force (see H.R. 4453), H4485 [14JN]

———promote full equality for Israel (see H.R. 3405), H3413 [18MY]

U.S. Submarine Force: anniversary (see H. Res. 397), H455 [15FE]

Ukrainian-American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3463), H6354 [17JY]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the Hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 5132), H8736 [3OC]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4131), H1958 [6AP]

———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), H9010 [5OC]

———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see H.R. 3571), H511 [16FE]

———require employers to give employees who are members of reserve components leave of absence to participate in an honor guard for veterans' funerals (see H.R. 284), H7652 [14SE]

Volunteer workers: extend appropriations for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see H.R. 4740), H8201 [26SE]

Voting Rights Act: clarify intent of Congress (see H.R. 4961), H10473 [19OC]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for water resources research and technology institutes (see H.R. 4132), H3649 [23MY]

Wildlife: issue postage stamps to support wildlife protection programs (see H.R. 4872), H6469 [18JY]

Women: protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see H.R. 3861), H756 [8MR]

World Bank: prevent U.S. funds from being used for environmentally destructive projects or projects involving involuntary resettlement (see H.R. 2969), H6470 [18JY]

World Trade Organization: file complaint against oil-producing countries for violating trade rules prohibiting quantitative limitations on import or export of resources or products across borders (see H. Con. Res. 276), H1407 [23MR]

World War II: support Day of Honor 2000 to honor and recognize the service of minority veterans (see H.J. Res. 98), H2238 [12AP]

———war crimes committed by the Japanese military (see H. Con. Res. 357), H5037 [22JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: make certain improvements to the military health care system (see H.R. 3655), H454 [15FE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 318), H2606 [4MY]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S toward Native Hawaiians (see H.R. 4904), H6717 [20JY]

Taxation: extend time for payment of estate tax for estates with closely held businesses (see H.R. 4512), H3522 [22MY]

Remarks

Agriculture: price supports for sugar, H5571 [29JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H5571 [29JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 3908), H1562 [29MR], H1611 [30MR]

Armed Forces: improve pay and retirement equity, H3192 [17MY]

———limit number of military personnel in Colombia, H1611 [30MR]

Army: anniversary (H.J. Res. 101), H4322 [13JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2001-2005 (H. Con. Res. 290), H1333 [23MR]

CCC: limit purchase of raw or refined sugar from sugarcane or sugar beets, H5571 [29JN]

Clark, William: posthumous promotion to the grade of captain in the Army (H.R. 3621), H9601, H9602 [10OC]

Cole (U.S.S.): terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen (H. Res. 631), H10071 [18OC]

Committee on Resources (House): report to U.S. Attorney on refusals to comply with subpoenas in investigation of the Project on Government Oversight (organization) relative to False Claims Act lawsuit against oil companies (H. Res. 657), H11388 [27OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), H3365, H3381 [18MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), conference report, H9652 [11OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), consideration (H. Res. 503), H3192 [17MY]

———make certain improvements to the military health care system, H1333 [23MR]

———terminate the practice of euthanizing military working dogs at the end of their working life and facilitate the adoption of such dogs (H.R. 5314), H9600 [10OC], H11303 [26OC]

———tribute to U.S.-flag Cruise Ship Pilot Project, E1263 [18JY]

———use of facilities as polling places for Federal, State, and local elections (H.R. 5174), H9594, H9596, H9597 [10OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study on reclamation and reuse of water and wastewater in Hawaii (S. 1694), H10725 [24OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4690), H5108 [26JN], E1145 [29JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4577), H4282 [13JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4635), E1077 [22JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: prohibit funding to the Native Hawaiian Education Program, H4282 [13JN]

Equal Pay Day: observance (H. Con. Res. 318), E682 [9MY], E706 [11MY]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians (H.R. 4904), H8149 [26SE]

———express the policy of the U.S toward Native Hawaiians (H.R. 4904), E1301 [21JY]

Housing: expand homeownership (H.R. 1776), E775 [19MY]

———provide Federal housing assistance to Native Hawaiians, E775 [19MY]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), H2686 [9MY]

Income: increase minimum wage and provide tax benefits for small businesses (H.R. 3081), H850 [9MR]

Litton Ingalls Shipbuilding (business): tribute, E1263 [18JY]

Medicare: expand and make permanent the subvention demonstration project for military retirees and dependents, H3381 [18MY]

National Guard: anniversary of initial activation of personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (H. Res. 549), H6843 [25JY]

National Marine Fisheries Service: Hawaii Longline Observer Program funding, H5108 [26JN]

NOAA: funding, E1145 [29JN]

Puerto Rico: transfer Federal control over Vieques Island to the Puerto Rican Government for public purposes, H3365 [18MY]

———use of Vieques Island for military operations, H1562 [29MR], H3365 [18MY]

Rohna (H.M.T.): tribute to crew who lost their lives during World War II (H. Con. Res. 408), H9598 [10OC]

Taxation: extend time for payment of estate tax for estates with closely held businesses (H.R. 4512), E805 [22MY]

———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), H4135 [9JN]

Treaties and agreements: approve a governing international fishery agreement between the U.S. and the Russian Federation (H.R. 1653), H11561 [30OC]

Veterans: improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans, E1077 [22JN]

Votes: position on missed, H2165 [12AP], H3031 [15MY], H4864 [21JN], H11403 [27OC], E745 [17MY], E1276 [19JY], E2023 [30OC], E2043 [31OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H35 [27JA], H87 [31JA], H3047 [15MY], H6345 [17JY]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, H226 [8FE]