LANTOS, TOM (a Representative from California)

Addresses

Days of Remembrance: David Ivry, Israeli Ambassador, E812 [23MY]

Free and Fair Elections in Burma: Madeline Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E809 [23MY]

Holocaust Remembrance: Goran Persson, Prime Minister of Sweden, E898 [6JN]

———Irving Greenberg, E895 [6JN]

Importance of International Education: Henry Kaufman, Institute of International Education, E582 [13AP]

National Day of Mourning for Holocaust Victims in Lithuania: Stasys Sakalauskas, E1734 [10OC]

National Prayer Breakfast: Senator Lieberman, E79-E81 [8FE]

Presentation of Citizen Patriot Award to Jack Valenti: William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, E2164 [8DE]

President Clinton's Trip to South Asia: Madeleine Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E316-E318 [15MR]

Remembering Wallenberg: Kati Marton, E295-E297 [14MR]

Tribute to Representative Porter: Gerald LeMelle, Amnesty International, H10253 [18OC]

Which Way Russia? Chechnya Is the Test: Strobe Talbott, Dept. of State, E41 [1FE]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee of India Into the House Chamber, H7580 [14SE]

Conferee: H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H7631 [14SE]

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

Articles and editorials

Congress Tackles Marriage Tax Penalty—Experts Doubt That Debate Will Yield Lasting Solution to Perennial Inequity, Albert B. Crenshaw, Washington (DC) Post, H315 [10FE]

Image and Reality in Russia, Washington (DC) Post, E1832 [19OC]

Israel's Restraint, David Irvy, Washington (DC) Post, E2023 [30OC]

Library of Congress Turns 200, James Billington, American History (publication), H1439 [28MR]

National Rifle Association Takes Desperate New Tack, San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, H1048 [15MR]

One Final Salute, Bob Dole, Washington (DC) Post, E885 [6JN]

One Tough Customer—Outspoken Niner Assistant Bobb McKittrick Is Battling Cancer and Liver Disease With the Same Fierce Determination That Made Him One of the Best Coaches in the Game, Michael Silver, Sports Illustrated (publication), E381 [22MR]

Trouble With Exhilaration—Kostunica, Then, Leon Wieseltier, New Republic (publication), E1814 [17OC]

Working at 14—And Paying for It, Thomas Hine, Washington (DC) Post, E2113 [4DE]

Yates Will Be Missed, San Mateo (CA) County Times, E863 [25MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: reestablishment of representative Government (see H. Con. Res. 414), H8468 [28SE]

———reestablishment of representative government (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8406 [27SE]

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 Institute in Taiwan: construction funding for a facility in the Republic of China (see H.R. 3707), H998 [14MR]

Animals: conservation of great apes (see H.R. 4320), H3413 [18MY]

Architect of the Capitol: establish the position of Director of Fire Safety and Protection (see H.R. 4366), H3869 [25MY]

Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (see H. Res. 531), H5084 [23JN]

Armed Forces: restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3573), H575 [29FE]

Asia: human rights violations and noncompliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments on democratization in Central Asia (see H. Con. Res. 397), H7578 [13SE]

Baltic States: recognize anniversary of U.S. nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and support democratic and economic reforms (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5655 [29JN]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 56), H3413 [18MY]

Belarus: human rights violations and democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 304), H2239 [12AP]

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), H4783 [20JN]

Capital punishment: reduce the risk that innocent persons may be executed (see H.R. 4167), H4036 [7JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 244), H49 [27JA]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalyn: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4289), H2607 [4MY]

Children and youth: authorize grants for the prevention of alcoholic beverage consumption by underage individuals (see H.R. 3430), H632 [1MR]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 3235), H50 [27JA]

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

China, People's Republic of: release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (see H. Con. Res. 249), H1164 [21MR]

China, Republic of: accession to the World Trade Organization (see H. Con. Res. 262), H758 [8MR]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (see H. Con. Res. 292), H1407 [23MR]

———high-level visits by Taiwanese officials to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 401), H7651 [14SE]

———participation in the World Health Organization (see H.R. 4004), H1118 [16MR]

———U.N. participation (see H. Con. Res. 390), H7280 [6SE]

Coast Guard: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 372), H6354 [17JY]

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]

Congress: establish a day of peace and sharing at the beginning of each year (see H. Con. Res. 363), H9635 [10OC]

Consumers: protect from the adverse consequences of incomplete and inaccurate consumer credit reports (see H.R. 4644), H6777 [24JY]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2120), H7991 [21SE]

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

———require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 4353), H2410 [2MY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 107), H343 [10FE]

CPSC: restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 3032), H3813 [24MY]

Crime: convene a summit of national leaders to develop an action plan to deter acts of violence, especially domestic violence and sexual assault (see H. Con. Res. 353), H4484 [14JN]

Croatia: elections (see H. Con. Res. 251), H2412 [2MY]

Cuba: assist internal opposition and further help the Cuban people to regain their freedom (see H.R. 4537), H3813 [24MY]

———extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H.R. 3329), H165 [1FE]

Customs Service: detention and searches of travelers (see H.R. 4001), H4220 [12JN]

———prohibit import of diamonds from certain conflict regions in Africa (see H.R. 5147), H9767 [11OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: evaluate and report on Federal and State laws that regulate private ownership of exotic wild animals (see H.R. 5360), H8735 [3OC]

Dept. of Defense: submit a report to Congress on production alternatives for the Joint Strike Fighter program (see H.R. 3396), H1285 [22MR]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 3105), H7002 [25JY] (see H.R. 4539), H4337 [13JN]

Dept. of HUD: evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards at public elementary schools and licensed child day-care facilities (see H.R. 5261), H9635 [10OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish the Violence Against Women Office (see H.R. 4848), H7212 [27JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish Normal Trade Relations for China Transitional Adjustment Assistance Program (see H.R. 4649), H6599 [19JY]

Dept. of State: provide appropriate training of Foreign Service officers and other executive branch employees in issues related to democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 606), H8735 [3OC]

Diseases: address the issue of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Africa, Asia, and Latin America (see H.R. 4038), H4817 [21JN]

———create incentives for private sector research to develop vaccines against widespread diseases and ensure that such vaccines are affordable and widely distributed (see H.R. 3812), H631 [1MR]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 4069), H1477 [28MR]

———increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis (see H. Con. Res. 271), H1477 [28MR]

———increase research, treatment, and public education of Lyme disease (see H.R. 2790), H1477 [28MR]

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

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

———recognize the severity of colon cancer and the need for education in prevention and early detection (see H. Con. Res. 133), H647 [6MR]

Drugs: prevent abuse of inhalants (see H.R. 4565), H5241 [27JN]

Ecology and environment: encourage cross-border cooperation and environmental cleanup in Northern Europe (see H.R. 4249), H2238 [12AP]

———ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 960), H9635 [10OC]

Education: establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 4271, 4272), H6777 [24JY]

———provide for capital investments in technology education (see H.R. 709), H2340 [13AP]

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

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

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]

Families and domestic relations: limit the effects of domestic violence on the lives of children (see H.R. 3315), H3649 [23MY]

FDA: grant authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 4042), H3926 [6JN] (see H.R. 4207), H3173 [16MY]

Federal Elections Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 5631), H12017 [5DE]

Federal employees: equitable overtime pay and credit hour policies (see H.R. 2696), H7211 [27JY]

———extend civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and certain other Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1228), H11813 [2NO]

———health benefits coverage for hearing aids and examinations (see H.R. 2321), H3813 [24MY]

FEMA: make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards (see H.R. 1168), H1406 [23MR]

Financial institutions: ensure consumer privacy when establishing a framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (see H.R. 3320), H575 [29FE]

Firearms: enhance the enforcement of gun violence laws (see H.R. 4066), H4036 [7JN]

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

———provide grants for the purchase of firearms to States and units of local government that enforce certain rules designed to protect the public from the misuse of handguns (see H.R. 5472), H9907 [16OC]

Firefighters: authorize equal overtime pay for all Federal employees engaged in wildfire suppression operations (see H.R. 2814), H5436 [28JN]

Fish and fishing: recover depleted fish stocks and promote the long-term sustainability of marine fisheries (see H.R. 4046), H11207 [26OC]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3377), H1120 [16MR]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs funding (see H.R. 3634), H1120 [16MR]

———prohibit application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental and multilateral organizations (see H.R. 4211), H3523 [22MY]

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]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (see H.R. 3822), H1078 [15MR]

Foreign trade: require disclosure of source of gem-quality diamonds and gem-quality diamond products imported into the U.S. (see H.R. 3188), H3049 [15MY]

Government: prohibit the acquisition of products produced by forced labor (see H. Con. Res. 308), H2339 [13AP]

Harry S Truman Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3639), H455 [15FE]

Health: increase assistance to developing nations with high levels of infectious disease and premature death (see H.R. 3826), H647 [6MR]

———minority health programs (see H.R. 3250), H4817 [21JN]

———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see H.R. 2457), H7365 [7SE]

Higgins, Andrew Jackson and family: award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 4384), H4121 [8JN]

Higgins Industries: award Congressional Gold Medal to World War II-era employees (see H.R. 4384), H4121 [8JN]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 1053), H3925 [6JN]

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]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 431), H11716 [31OC]

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), H4036 [7JN]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2741), H3925 [6JN]

———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), H1852 [5AP]

———make Religious Worker Visa Program permanent (see H.R. 1871), 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]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 4966), H7282 [6SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 5096), H9635 [10OC]

Indonesia: provide assistance for democracy efforts in East Timor (see H.R. 5253), H7990 [21SE]

Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 4390), H5037 [22JN]

———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), H4337 [13JN]

International economic relations: development and expansion of international economic assistance programs that utilize cooperatives and credit unions (see H.R. 4673), H6777 [24JY]

Iran: condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (see H. Con. Res. 307), H3050 [15MY]

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

———encourage respect for religious and ethnic minorities and deter from supporting international terrorism or from furthering its weapons of mass destruction programs (see H.R. 5006), H7206 [27JY]

Iraq: failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (see H. Con. Res. 275), H1285 [22MR]

Italian-American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 347), H3173 [16MY]

Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 398), H7577 [13SE]

Korean Peninsula: summit between North and South Korea (see H. Res. 543), H6355 [17JY]

Korean War: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 86), H455 [15FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1671), H7502 [12SE]

Kosovo: condemn detention of Kosovar Albanians held in Serbia and call for their release (see H. Con. Res. 265), H647 [6MR]

———promote peace, justice, and stability (see H. Res. 451), H1588 [29MR]

Latvia: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 319), H4175 [9JN]

Law enforcement: create national accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies relative to police misconduct and treatment of minorities (see H.R. 3981), H3649 [23MY]

———establish national prerelease warrant check system (see H.R. 4954), H7212 [27JY]

———improve the quality and credibility of forensic science services for criminal justice purposes (see H.R. 2340), H3413 [18MY]

Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see H.R. 4033), H1764 [4AP]

———extend retroactive eligibility dates for educational assistance to the surviving spouse and dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2059), H4220 [12JN]

Liberty Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 376), H7723 [18SE]

Library of Congress: bicentennial (see H. Con. Res. 269), H1477 [28MR]

Magen David Adom Society: membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (see H. Res. 464), H1957 [6AP]

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

Medicaid: assure preservation of safety net hospitals through maintenance of Disproportionate Share Hospital Program (see H.R. 3710), H1589 [29MR]

———establish a new prospective payment system for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see H.R. 2341), H2122 [11AP]

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

———provide State options to allow eligibility for legal immigrant pregnant women, children, and certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 1399), H454 [15FE]

Medicare: coverage of medically necessary pancreas transplantation procedures (see H.R. 4495), H4220 [12JN]

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

———coverage of vision rehabilitation services (see H.R. 2870), H1588 [29MR]

———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]

———increase proportion of charges recognized for mental health services furnished to qualified beneficiaries residing in congregate residences (see H.R. 4950), H7503 [12SE]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 914), H4336 [13JN]

———prevent sudden disruption of beneficiary enrollment in Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 141), H4817 [21JN]

———protect right of beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare+Choice plans to receive services at any skilled nursing facility (see H.R. 3004), H1588 [29MR]

———provide more equitable payments for direct graduate medical education (see H.R. 5005), H8469 [28SE]

———require submission and posting of nursing staff level data, assess adequacy of training requirements, and improve quality of care provided by skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 4614), H4120 [8JN]

———revise inflation update factor used in making payments to prospective payment system hospitals (see H.R. 3580), H1764 [4AP]

Mental health: establish demonstration diversion courts (see H.R. 2594), H4783 [20JN]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 458), H8736 [3OC]

Merchant marine industry: protect seamen against economic reprisal (see H.R. 714), H8200 [26SE]

———tribute to service and sacrifice during periods of war (see H. Con. Res. 327), H5241 [27JN]

Mexico: elections (see H. Res. 544), H5843 [11JY]

———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 if a Palestinian state is declared unilaterally (see H.R. 4976), H7128 [26JY]

———U.S. policy on Jericho (see H. Con. Res. 286), H1119 [16MR]

———withhold diplomatic recognition and prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if a Palestinian state is declared unilaterally (see H.R. 5272), H8201 [26SE]

Mitchell, George J.: urge the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Northern Ireland peace efforts (see H. Con. Res. 242), H5037 [22JN]

Mozambique: support humanitarian assistance (see H. Res. 431), H998 [14MR]

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

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), H2512 [3MY]

National Labor Relations Act: treatment of employers and performers in the live performing arts (see H.R. 5185), H11207 [26OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: establish (see H.R. 2710), H7281 [6SE]

National Ocean Day: designate (see H. Res. 415), H2123 [11AP]

National Take Your Kids To Vote Day: support (see H. Con. Res. 389), H7210 [27JY]

Native Americans: improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 3397), H2411 [2MY]

Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act: extend authority of the Nazi War Crimes Records Interagency Working Group and clarify application to the Imperial Government of Japan (see H.R. 5432), H9634 [10OC]

NIH: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 437), H1164 [21MR]

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]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 82), H5435 [28JN]

Philippines: address the environmental contamination and health effects emanating from former U.S. military facilities (see H. Con. Res. 355), H8201 [26SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 1739), H1077 [15MR]

Postal Service: amend pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for postmasters (see H.R. 3842), H6470 [18JY]

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), H1588 [29MR]

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

Ramadan: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 220), H455 [15FE]

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3591), H253 [8FE]

Russia: express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech (see H. Con. Res. 352), H4484 [14JN]

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), H9901 [12OC]

Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), H1958 [6AP]

Ships and vessels: encourage safe and responsible use of personal watercraft (see H.R. 3141), H997 [14MR]

Sierra Leone: support Government in its peace-building efforts (see H. Con. Res. 323), H3650 [23MY]

Smithsonian Institution: mint coins in commemoration of the National Museum of the American Indian (see H.R. 4259), H7503 [12SE]

Social Security: eliminate benefit penalties to individuals receiving pensions from noncovered employment (see H.R. 742), H4336 [13JN]

———make corrections in Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program relative to the Balanced Budget Act (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]

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]

Supreme Court: interpretation of the first amendment to the Constitution in the case Buckley v. Valeo (see H. Con. Res. 377), H8469 [28SE]

Taxation: allow tax credit to holders of qualified bonds issued by an intercity passenger rail carrier (see H.R. 3700), H7211 [27JY]

———avoid duplicate reporting of information on political activities of certain State and local political organizations (see H.R. 5277), H8061 [25SE]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4273), H6777 [24JY]

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

———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 Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H5240 [27JN]

Terrorism: modify the enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgments (see H.R. 3485), H3813 [24MY]

U.N.: encourage the establishment of a Rapid Deployment Police and Security Force (see H.R. 4453), H3649 [23MY]

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees: anniversary (see H. Res. 577), H7651 [14SE]

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

Ukrainian-American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3463), H7211 [27JY]

Veterans: increase minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for surviving spouses age 62 and older (see H.R. 2000), H2770 [9MY]

———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), H9505 [6OC]

Vietnam: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 295), H2240 [12AP]

Vietnamese Americans: support improved social and political conditions in Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 322), H3650 [23MY]

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]

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), H255 [8FE]

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]

———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), H8062 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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), H7208 [27JY]

Austria: boycott relative to inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (see H. Res. 417), H254 [8FE]

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

Burma: prohibit importation of any textile or apparel article that is produced, manufactured, or grown in Burma (see H.R. 5603), H11620 [30OC]

China, People's Republic of: improve human rights situation before Olympic games are held in Beijing (see H. Res. 601), H8468 [28SE]

Crime: increase research of link between violence against animals and violence against humans (see H. Con. Res. 338), H3868 [25MY]

Delay, Marleen R.: relief (see H.R. 5451), H9767 [11OC]

Employment: limit the number of overtime hours of licensed health care employees (see H.R. 5179), H7651 [14SE]

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

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries (see H.R. 3632), H340 [10FE]

Kenya: condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (see H. Con. Res. 410), H8200 [26SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: require nursing facilities to be air conditioned to receive funding (see H.R. 4898), H6717 [20JY]

Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act: include activities of the Imperial Government of Japan (see H.R. 5056), H7208 [27JY]

Russia: condemn interference with freedom of the press (see H. Con. Res. 339), H3868 [25MY]

———condition participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see H. Con. Res. 425), H9900 [12OC]

Descriptions

My Bar Mitzvah in Denmark: Eric Karlan, E1780 [13OC]

Letters

Urgent support for Colombia to secure peace and the rule of law, and to enhance the effectiveness of anti-drug effort: by, H1530 [29MR]

Lists

U.N. vote on Israeli actions in occupied territory, H10648 [24OC]

Papers

Joerg Haider and the Freedom Party of Austria: by, H1647 [3AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H517 [29FE], H4342 [14JN], H6603 [20JY]

Remarks

Afghanistan: reestablishment of representative Government (H. Con. Res. 414), H10645 [24OC]

American Institute in Taiwan: construction funding for a facility in the Republic of China (H.R. 3707), H1437 [28MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, H6998 [25JY]

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 (H.R. 5057), E2049 [1NO]

Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (H. Res. 531), H6084, H6085 [17JY]

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, E828 [24MY]

Austria: boycott relative to inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government, H167 [2FE]

———boycott relative to inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (H. Res. 417), H223 [8FE], H517 [29FE]

———inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (H. Res. 429), H1646 [3AP]

Batinovich, Robert (Bat): Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Loaves and Fishes Award recipient, E293 [14MR]

Baumel, Zachary: locate and secure return along with other Israeli soldiers missing in action (H.R. 1175), E833 [25MY]

Benin: democracy efforts, E387 [22MR]

Benson family: tribute for donation of Leon S. Benson Holocaust Studies Collection to the San Mateo Public Library, E1555 [21SE]

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights, E809 [23MY]

California: anniversary of statehood, H7551 [13SE]

———tribute to National Guard for efforts to combat illegal drugs, E1670 [4OC]

Chan, Lyn: National Education Association Christa McAuliffe Award recipient, E2090 [13NO]

Chen Shui-bian: tribute to election as President of the Republic of China, E967 [9JN]

Children and youth: tribute to the Afterschool Alliance project ``Lights on Afterschool'', E1779 [13OC]

China, People's Republic of: improve human rights situation before Olympic games are held in Beijing (H. Res. 601), E1667 [4OC]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, E512 [6AP]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H3727 [24MY]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (S. Con. Res. 81), H6725 [24JY]

China, Republic of: anniversary of earthquake, E1551 [21SE]

———assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), H115 [1FE]

———assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), consideration (H. Res. 408), H105 [1FE]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (H. Con. Res. 292), H1434 [28MR]

———observance of National Day, E1735 [10OC]

Clinton, President: visit to South Asian countries, E316 [15MR]

Congress: National Prayer Breakfast, E79 [8FE]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, E1716 [6OC]

———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), motion to instruct conferees, H1048 [15MR]

Days of Remembrance: observance, E812 [23MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: tribute to inspectors killed during inspection of Oakland, CA, sausage factory, E1287 [21JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4578), H4583 [15JN]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4475), H3425 [19MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4577), H4307 [13JN]

Disabled: improve service systems for individuals with developmental disabilities (H.R. 4920), H6998 [25JY]

Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 399), H8003 [25SE]

Employment: limit the number of overtime hours of licensed health care employees (H.R. 5179), E1480 [14SE]

European Convention on Human Rights: anniversary, E2110 [4DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (H.R. 2119), E2112 [4DE]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (H. Con. Res. 259), E253 [9MR]

Foster, David: Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award recipient, E1962 [27OC]

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: modify boundaries (H.R. 3632), H7393 [12SE]

Goncz, Arpad (President, Hungary): Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award recipient, E850 [25MY]

Gusinsky, Vladimir: arrest by Russian authorities, H4342 [14JN], E1355 [27JY]

Holocaust: remembrance, E895, E898 [6JN]

Hungary: anniversary of foundation as a state (H. Con. Res. 400), H8590, H8592 [2OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4055), H8003 [25SE]

Institute of International Education: meeting on importance of international education, E582 [13AP]

International Coalition for Missing Israeli Soldiers: tribute, E833 [25MY]

Iran: conviction of Iranian Jews accused of espionage, E1204 [11JY]

———emancipation of the Bahai community (H. Con. Res. 257), H7752 [19SE]

Irving, David: prevent U.S. visit relative to position on Holocaust, H2019 [11AP]

Israel: commend redeployment from southern Lebanon (H. Con. Res. 331), H3748 [24MY]

———membership in the U.N. Western European and Others Group, E892 [6JN]

Journal: question of approval, H413 [15FE]

Kazakhstan: elections, E245 [8MR]

———human rights violations, E245 [8MR]

Kenya: condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (H. Con. Res. 410), H10644 [24OC]

Latvia: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 319), H6082 [17JY]

Lee, Bill L.: appointment to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, E1398 [6SE]

Library of Congress: bicentennial (H. Con. Res. 269), H1439 [28MR]

Lithuania: independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 91), H725 [8MR]

———permit war crime trials in absentia if the accused is unable to be present due to medical conditions, H725 [8MR]

Magen David Adom Society: membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (H. Res. 464), H2423 [3MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: require nursing facilities to be air conditioned to receive funding (H.R. 4898), E1326 [26JY]

Middle East: condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, E2023 [30OC]

———condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Con. Res. 426), H10647, H10653 [24OC]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H7006 [26JY]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if a Palestinian state is declared unilaterally (H.R. 4976), H7006 [26JY]

Monuments and memorials: support construction and completion of a World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia, E885 [6JN]

National Day of Mourning for Holocaust Victims in Lithuania: observance, E1734 [10OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: establish (S. 1438), E1930 [25OC]

Nazi Party—World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals, E1181 [30JN]

OSHA: implementation of ergonomic regulations, H4307 [13JN]

Porsdam, Helle: tribute to book ``Legally Speaking'' on the social impact of the law on U.S. culture, E283 [13MR]

Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (H.R. 4281), H10010 [17OC]

Russia: condemn interference with freedom of the press, H6604 [20JY]

———condition participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (H. Con. Res. 425), E1830 [19OC]

———express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech, E1832 [19OC]

San Bruno, CA: dedication of Carl Renya Memorial Field at Capuchino High School, E1683 [5OC]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Congregation B'nai Emunah, E56 [2FE]

———Bay Area Rapid Transit extension funding to San Francisco International Airport, H3425 [19MY]

San Mateo, CA: tribute to Pilgrim Baptist Church, E774 [19MY]

San Mateo County, CA: Family Service Agency of San Mateo County Winner's Breakfast honorees, E507 [6AP]

Serbia: elections, E1814 [17OC]

Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 1453), H10642 [24OC]

Sweden: tribute to Stockholm Holocaust Conference, E295 [14MR]

Switzerland: tribute to Swiss voters relative to referendum on foreigners, E1594 [26SE]

Taxation: eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (H.R. 6), H315 [10FE]

———make marriage tax penalty relief contingent on Social Security and Medicare solvency certification and public debt elimination, H315 [10FE]

———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), veto, H7332 [7SE]

Tibet: human rights violations, E512 [6AP]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4115), H7288 [7SE]

Ukraine: closure of Chernobyl nuclear power plant, E2214 [15DE]

UNESCO: develop a strategy to bring the U.S. back into full and active participation (H.R. 1974), E1433 [7SE]

Union Bank of California: Dept. of Labor Opportunity 2000 Award recipient, E1468 [13SE]

Valenti, Jack: Citizen Patriot Award recipient, E2164 [8DE]

Vietnam: human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 295), H2418, H2419 [3MY]

Vilnius International Forum on Holocaust-Era Looted Cultural Assets: tribute, E1967 [28OC]

Women: reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (H.R. 1248), H8104 [26SE]

Women's Overseas Service League: tribute, E1293 [21JY]

World War II: anniversary of Kindertransport (refugee children's program), E570 [13AP]

Statements

Human Rights Violations in Tibet: Julia V. Taft, Dept. of State, E512 [6AP]

Tribute to Dept. of Agriculture Inspectors Killed During Inspection of Oakland, CA, Sausage Factory: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, E1287 [21JY]

Tribute to Representative Porter: Harold H. Koh, Dept. of State, H10253 [18OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 259, foreign countries' human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals, E253 [9MR]

H. Con. Res. 425, condition Russia's participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy, E1831 [19OC]

H. Res. 601, improve human rights situation in the People's Republic of China before Olympic games are held in Beijing, E1668 [4OC]

Tributes

Abram, Morris B., E427 [28MR]

Anger, Per, E1469 [13SE]

Griffin, Mary, E1552 [21SE]

Karlan, Eric, E1780 [13OC]

Karski, Jan, E1346 [27JY]

Matsuura, Koichiro, E1433 [7SE]

McCarthy, Grace, E2133 [6DE]

McKittrick, Bobb, E381 [22MR]

Meri, Lennart, E996 [14JN]

Porter, Representative, H10252 [18OC]

Prince Frederik (Denmark), E499 [5AP]

Qaboos bin Said (Sultan, Oman), E855 [25MY]

Renya, Carl, E1683 [5OC]

Ross, Dennis B., E2168 [11DE]

Sagan, Ginetta, E1397 [6SE]

Smith, Stanley, E622 [3MY]

Sugihara, Chiune, E2057 [1NO]

Thibault, Lise, E1987 [28OC]

Tygesen, K. Erik, E385 [22MR]

Wallenberg, Raoul, E295 [14MR]

Yates, Gary, E863 [25MY]

Zoksang, Sonam, E929 [9JN]