GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

Addresses

State of the City of Grand Rapids, MI: John Logie, S1978-S1980 [30MR]

27 Years of Roe v. Wade: Representative Schaffer, H1793-H1795 [5AP]

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 1692), S2833 [25AP]

Agriculture: enhance dairy markets through dairy product mandatory reporting (S. 2773), S10952, S11006 [25OC]

Aviation: mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (S. 2440), S9770 [3OC], S11007 [25OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (S. 625), S51, S56, S63 [26JA], S140 [31JA], S178, S190 [1FE], S226, S232, S234, S237, S238, S243 [2FE]

———amend laws (S. 3186), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 427), H9840 [12OC]

Computers: encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), S1843 [29MR]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 2372), H1078 [15MR], H1097, H1098, H1101, H1102 [16MR]

———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (S. 1769), S2813 [13AP]

Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (S. 1452), S3552, S3559, S3563 [4MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish standards for interstate transportation of prisoners by private companies (S. 1898), S11011 [25OC]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare, improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support, and promote marriage (H.R. 4678), H7296, H7316 [7SE]

FCC: clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), H4675 [19JN], H4692 [20JN]

———prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations (H.R. 3439), H2240 [12AP], H2310, H2311 [13AP]

FERC: extension of deadline for commencement of construction of the Arrowrock Dam Hydroelectric Project in Idaho (S. 1236), S10003 [5OC]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 4868), S10556 [13OC]

GAO: require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (S. 1198), S3781, S3782, S3783 [9MY]

Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (H.R. 1304), H5169 [26JN], H5636, H5637, H5639, H5641, H5643, H5644, H5647, H5657 [29JN]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (H.R. 2418), H1697, H1700, H1701, H1702, H1712, H1716 [4AP]

Health Care Financing Administration: reform the regulatory processes used to administer the Medicare program (S. 2999), S9293 [26SE]

Law enforcement: limit access to body armor by violent felons and facilitate the donation of Federal surplus body armor to State and local law enforcement agencies (S. 783), S11014 [25OC]

Native Americans: enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (H.R. 1167), S7715 [26JY]

———enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (S. 979), S2123 [4AP]

NRC: extend authority to collect fees (S. 1627), S2784, S2811, S2813 [13AP]

SEC: limit collection of certain fees and adjust compensation for employees (S. 2107), S6867 [14JY]

Telecommunications: State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (H.R. 2346), S11427 [31OC], H11848 [13NO]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: extend authority to collect fees, authorize appropriations, and improve administration (H.R. 4788), S10457 [12OC], S10945 [24OC]

Veterans: clarify and improve veterans' claims and appellate procedures (S. 1810), S9003 [21SE]

Analyses

American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act (S. 1452), E1924-E1930 [25OC]

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (S. 761): Conference Report, H4352-H4357 [14JN]

Government for the 21st Century Act (S. 2306), S1821 [28MR]

Health Care Provider Bill of Rights (S. 2999), S8097-S8099 [6SE]

Housing-Related Government-Sponsored Enterprises Regulation Consolidation and Improvement (H.R. 3703), E198 [29FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2415, Bankruptcy Reform Act, H9796 [11OC]

———S. 761, Millennium Digital Commerce Act, S1846 [29MR]

———S. 1692, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H3830 [25MY]

Articles and editorials

Acid Rain Bottom Line—New EPA Study Shows Just How Affordable It Is To Fight Pollution, S9935 [5OC]

Air Passengers ``Fed Up'' With Poor Service, Survey Finds, S5180 [15JN]

Airline Service Dips in 3 of 4 Categories, S5181 [15JN]

Arrogance of the Court, S7761 [27JY]

ATF Firearms Prosecution Referrals Drop—Study Says Criminal Cases Have Fallen Since 1992, but Picked Up Last Year, S351 [7FE]

Bankruptcy Bill Is Overloaded, E134 [14FE]

Bankruptcy Is for the Needy, S245 [2FE]

Bankruptcy Pace for Individuals Is Accelerating, S11633 [6DE]

Bankruptcy Paradox, S244 [2FE]

Bankruptcy Reform Bill Is a Bust—Let Credit Card Issuers Protect Themselves With Sound Lending Practices, Not by Rigging Bankruptcy Law in Their Favor, S11635 [6DE]

Beware Plausible Protectionists, S8542 [14SE]

Biography of a Gun, S6106 [29JN]

Caveat Surfer Should Be the E-Commerce Motto, H4350 [14JN]

Cellini—State Capital's Quiet Captain of Clout; Dealmaker Built Empire Working in Background, S9815, S9818-S9820 [4OC]

Deregulation Called Blow to Minorities, E2223 [15DE]

Desperate Rhetoric From the N.R.A., E307 [14MR]

Diamonds Are for Killers, S4166 [18MY]

Dirty Water Rider, S6222 [30JN]

Don't Democrats Believe in Democracy?, S350 [7FE]

DoubleClick Exec Says Privacy Legislation Needn't Crimp Results, S794 [24FE]

Dutch State To Slash KPN Stake, S7429 [21JY]

Enlightened Self-Interest, S11561 [5DE]

Ergo-Nonsense—New OSHA Workplace Regulation Isn't Based on a Completed Study, E2189 [15DE]

Felon's Gun Charges Show Net Loophole—Police Say Suspect Was Able To Buy Parts On-Line, S748 [23FE]

Firearms Makers Win Dismissal of Lawsuits in 2 States, S354 [7FE]

Gas Line Rupture Forces Evacuation in Paterson, H7842 [19SE]

Government Wants Control of MS, S3554 [4MY]

Government's Flawed Pursuit of Microsoft, S4572 [6JN]

Gun Deaths, Injuries on Decline—1997 Fatalities Were Lowest Since '60s—Many Reasons Cited, S350 [7FE]

Helping Their Cronies Is the Lease Politicians Can Do, S9804-S9807 [4OC]

Illinois Capital Development Board Awarding of Southern Illinois Prison Construction Project, S9803 [4OC]

It's Conservatives Now Who Are Judicial Activists—Why Environmentalists Should Be Alarmed, S7762 [27JY]

Joint Venture—When Pot's Prescribed, the High Way Leads to the Compassion Flower Inn, E1177 [30JN]

Liberals Have Second Thoughts on the Second Amendment, S351 [7FE]

``Life in Chaos'' Shaped Young Shooter, S1088 [2MR]

Misdirected Education Money, S1588 [22MR]

New Dept. of Agriculture Inspection System, S3045 [1MY]

New Prison Benefits Ryan Pal—$33,000 Payday Seen in Land Deal, S9803 [4OC]

New Round on Transplants, H1686 [4AP]

No One There To Pay, E197 [29FE]

Paper Federalists, S7761 [27JY]

Perverse Use of Antitrust Law, S8565 [14SE]

Pettiness on Capitol Hill, S11116 [26OC]

Property Owners Due a Hearing, E374 [22MR]

Property Rights and Wrongs, H1085 [16MR]

Property Takings Bill Set for House Fight, H1086 [16MR]

Rail Crossing Rules One More Mandate, H2509 [3MY]

Release Study on Acid Rain, S9934 [5OC]

Riverboat Deal Is Plum for Insiders, S9872 [4OC]

State's Rights, a State's Wrongs—Not Even Oregon Has a Right To Intrude on Federal Government's Traditional Regulatory Arena, S11214 [27OC]

Taxpayers Face a Big Loss on Hotel Loans; GOP Insider Denies Political Deal, S9808 [4OC]

Taxpayers Stuck With $30 Million Hotel Tab, S9807 [4OC]

United We Stand, in Line, S9597 [2OC]

What Real People Are Saying About Bankruptcy Reform, S5384 [20JN]

William Cellini Heads Private Fundraising Drive, S9873 [4OC]

Wrong Approach—Federal Lawsuit Ignores Rights of Gun Makers, S349 [7FE]

Your PC Is Watching, E1950 [26OC]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 4153), H1674 [3AP]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 3660), H454 [15FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), consideration (see H. Res. 457), H1762 [4AP]

Agriculture: enhance dairy markets through dairy product mandatory reporting (see S. 2773), S5663 [22JN] (see H.R. 5372), H8735 [3OC] (see H.R. 5495), H10256 [18OC]

———permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (see S. 3108), S9267 [26SE] (see H.R. 5187), H7651 [14SE]

———promote competition among wholesale purchasers and establish a commission to review large agriculture mergers, concentration, and market power (see H.R. 4321), H2338 [13AP]

———provide tax and regulatory relief for farmers and improve competitiveness of U.S. commodities and products in global markets (see S. 2894), S7229 [19JY] (see H.R. 4885), H6598 [19JY]

———review agribusiness mergers, enhance competition, and protect family farms, ranches, and rural communities from unfair or deceptive agribusiness practices (see S. 2744), S5241 [15JN]

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see S. 3218), S10716 [18OC]

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]

Antitrust policy: remove the notification requirement applicable to acquisitions of certain voting securities and assets and modify filing fees (see H.R. 4194), H1851 [5AP]

Arts and humanities: exempt agreements relative to voluntary guidelines governing telecast material, movies, video games, Internet content, music lyrics from applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 5350), H8617 [2OC]

Aviation: amend regulations relative to the airport noise and access review program (see S. 3244), S11131 [26OC] (see H.R. 5340), H8468 [28SE]

———establish national policy of fair treatment for airline passengers (see S. 2891), S7229 [19JY]

———increase civil penalties and criminal fines for violation of regulations prohibiting the transportation of chemical oxygen generators on passenger-carrying aircraft in air commerce (see H.R. 5445), H9767 [11OC]

———mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (see S. 2440), S2728 [13AP]

———require air carriers to require passengers to provide government-issued identification before boarding an aircraft (see H.R. 3627), H340 [10FE]

Awards, medals, prizes: require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research (see H.R. 4414), H2905 [10MY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see S. 3046), S8585 [14SE] (see S. 3186), S10252 [11OC]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 624), H9766 [11OC]

———amend laws (S. 3186), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 427), H9900 [12OC]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 4065), H1284 [22MR] (see H.R. 4718), H5036 [22JN] (see H.R. 5409), H9504 [6OC] (see H.R. 5475), H10036 [17OC] (see H.R. 5539, 5540), H11193 [25OC]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers and appoint additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 5530), H10808 [24OC]

Biological weapons: enhance protections (see S. 3202), S10412 [12OC]

Business and industry: oppose the proposed merger of United Airlines, Inc., and US Airways, Inc., relative to public interest, public convenience, and necessity policies (see S. Res. 344), S7656 [26JY]

———require employers to notify parents or guardians of employees under 18 or handicapped that an individual with a criminal record of violence is working at the same facility (see H.R. 4305), H2338 [13AP]

CBO: analyze impact of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 4698), H4783 [20JN]

CERCLA: exempt small businesses from certain liability (see S. 2634), S4460 [25MY] (see H.R. 5175), H7651 [14SE]

Children and youth: ensure the safety of children placed in child care centers in Federal facilities (see H.R. 4519), H3648 [23MY]

———improve health and safety of children receiving child care outside the home (see S. 2236), S1392 [9MR] (see H.R. 4750), H5168 [26JN]

———increase the age of persons considered to be minors relative to prohibiting the transportation of obscene materials (see H.R. 4147), H1628 [30MR]

Clean Air Act: methyl bromide phaseout schedule (see S. 2504), S3513 [4MY] (see H.R. 4215), H1957 [6AP]

———phase out the use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in fuels or fuel additives and promote the use of renewable fuels (see S. 2971), S7839 [27JY]

Commission on Government Restructuring and Reform: establish (see S. 2306), S1815 [28MR]

Commission To Study the Structure and Reauthorization of the FCC: establish (see H.R. 5570), H11206 [26OC]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): preserve certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 4052), H1284 [22MR]

Commodity Exchange Act: reauthorize and amend to promote legal certainty, enhance competition, and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-counter derivatives (see H.R. 5660), H12094 [14DE]

Community development: enhance availability of capital and credit for citizens and communities and ensure that community reinvestment keeps pace as financial service providers become affiliated (see H.R. 4893), H6599 [19JY]

Computers: apply certain disclosure requirements to operators of Internet web sites (see H.R. 3770), H630 [1MR]

———encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 523), H4219 [12JN]

———establish a system for businesses to comply with recognized principles concerning personal information obtained through electronic commerce (see H.R. 4059), H1284 [22MR]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (see H.R. 5020), H7207 [27JY]

Congress: require approval of certain proposed rules of Federal agencies (see S. 2670), S4564 [6JN]

Congressional Review Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 5380), H8799 [4OC]

Contracts: require Federal agencies to follow certain procedures relative to the bundling of procurement contract requirements (see H.R. 4890), H6599 [19JY]

———review and limit the issuance of certain regulations relative to Federal contractors (see S. 2986), S7840 [27JY]

Copyright laws: technical corrections (see S. 3203, 3204), S10412 [12OC] (see H.R. 5106, 5107), H7280 [6SE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see S. 2927), S7656 [26JY]

Courts: awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (see S. 2907), S7448 [21JY]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 2372), consideration (see H. Res. 441), H1075 [15MR]

———waive Federal preemption of State laws in cases awarding punitive damages against moving companies engaging in unfair practices in processing of property claims (see S. 2369), S2347 [6AP] (see H.R. 5060), H7208 [27JY]

CPSC: confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (see S. 2810), S6015 [28JN] (see H.R. 5031), H7207 [27JY]

———prevent injuries to vending machine users (see H.R. 4934), H6777 [24JY]

Crime: prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (see H.R. 5513), H10472 [19OC]

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

Customs Service: merchandise importation procedures (see H.R. 4337), H2339 [13AP]

———technical corrections to regulations on goods bearing foreign owned trademarks or trade names (see S. 2359), S2233 [5AP] (see H.R. 4816), H5736 [10JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority to establish performance standards for the reduction of microbiological pathogens in meat and poultry (see S. 2760), S5555 [21JN]

———ensure milk producers receive a fair price for milk marketed for domestic consumption and establish a National Milk Pricing Board (see H.R. 5052), H7208 [27JY]

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

———reauthorize authority to pay costs associated with removal of commodities that pose a health or safety risk and adjust certain child nutrition programs (see S. 3230), S10926 [24OC]

———require review of agribusiness mergers and acquisitions and allow imposition of conditions relative to anticompetitive practices (see S. 2252), S1461 [20MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish certain procedures for exports of satellites and related items to the People's Republic of China (see H.R. 4417), H2905 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: enhance the ability of States and local governments to participate in certain projects that acquire and improve military housing (see H.R. 4367), H2511 [3MY]

Dept. of Energy: ensure continuation of certain authorities through the Assistant Sec. of Energy for Environment, Safety, and Health relative to indemnification and liability dealing with nuclear incidents (see H.R. 4446), H3049 [15MY]

———extend public comment period on proposed rules on clothes washers, air conditioners, and heat pumps (see H.R. 5613), H11781 [1NO]

———external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health at facilities (see H.R. 3907), H996 [14MR]

Dept. of HHS: allow officers and employees to issue detention orders on certain foods (see H.R. 5591), H11445 [27OC]

Dept. of Justice: create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens (see S. 2407), S2616 [12AP] (see H.R. 4172), H1763 [4AP]

———establish in the Antitrust Division a position with responsibility for agricultural antitrust matters (see H.R. 3689), H510 [16FE]

Dept. of Labor: application of occupational safety and health regulations to home offices relative to promotion of telework opportunities (see H.R. 4080), H1405 [23MR] (see H.R. 4098), H1476 [28MR]

Dept. of the Interior: National Park Service snowmobile regulations (see H.R. 4560), H3867 [25MY]

Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of NAFTA provisions that allow access for Mexican trucks to U.S. roads (see H. Res. 602), H8468 [28SE]

———issue regulations addressing safety concerns in minimizing delay for automobile traffic at railroad grade crossings (see H.R. 5413), H9504 [6OC]

———issue regulations on the transfer of airline tickets and air carrier ticket pricing policies (see H.R. 5347), H8551 [29SE]

———oversight of airline industry competitive activities relative to mergers (see H.R. 4978), H7128 [26JY]

———prohibit action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule relative to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers (see S. 2716), S5027 [13JN] (see H.R. 4511), H3474 [19MY]

Drugs: allow importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see S. 2520), S3691 [9MY]

———clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 4802), H5655 [29JN]

———distribution of prescription drugs (see H.R. 4301), H2338 [13AP]

Ecology and environment: increase civil penalties on entities that have previously violated environmental laws or in cases of catastrophic events (see S. 2934), S7656 [26JY] (see H.R. 5077), H7209 [27JY]

Electric power: promote reliability of the bulk-power system (see S. 2071), S613 [10FE] (see H.R. 4881), H6469 [18JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: assist States and local educational agencies with expenses of Federal infrastructure, technology, and equipment requirements (see H.R. 4766), H5240 [27JN]

Endangered Species Act: exempt Woodrow Wilson Bridge project from certain provisions and allow bridge construction activities to proceed (see H.R. 5594), H11445 [27OC]

EPA: consider risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses relative to establishment of new or revised clean air standards (see S. 2362), S2233 [5AP]

———ensure changes to the rule on water quality standards total maximum daily load program are subjected to public and congressional review (see H.R. 4922), H6776 [24JY]

———establish integrated environmental reporting system (see S. 2800), S5884 [27JN] (see H.R. 4757), H5168 [26JN] (see H.R. 5422), H9504 [6OC]

———establish Project SEARCH (special environmental assistance for the regulation of communities and habitat) to provide grants to assist small communities in meeting certain regulations (see S. 2296), S1747 [27MR]

———increase communication and cooperation with small communities relative to environmental regulations (see H.R. 5305), H8200 [26SE]

———repeal rule on water quality standards total maximum daily load program (see S.J. Res. 50), S7072 [17JY] (see H.J. Res. 105, 106), H6470 [18JY]

———streamline and integrate the requirements for pollution-related reporting (see H.R. 4480), H3308 [17MY]

FAA: establish review commission (see H.R. 5641), H12017 [5DE]

———limit age restrictions for the issuance or renewal of certain airman certificates (see H.R. 4352), H2410 [2MY]

———treatment of certain amateur-built aircraft as experimental aircraft (see H.R. 3534), H48 [27JA]

Fair Housing Act: modify certain requirements for the design and construction of certain multi-family housing (see H.R. 5557), H11194 [25OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify treatment of stock options (see S. 2323), S1884 [29MR] (see H.R. 4109), H1587 [29MR] (see H.R. 4182), H1851 [5AP]

———prohibit retaliation and confidentiality policies relative to employee wage disclosures (see S. 2966), S7839 [27JY]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare, improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support, and promote marriage (see S. 3189), S10252 [11OC] (see H.R. 4469), H3172 [16MY] (see H.R. 4678), H4591 [15JN]

———increase child support money to families leaving welfare, improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support, and promote marriage (H.R. 4678), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H7205 [27JY]

———permit States with proven cost-effective and efficient child support collection systems to continue operation (see S. 2349), S2107 [4AP]

———simplify and improve rules governing the distribution of child support collected by States (see H.R. 3824), H641 [2MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see H.R. 5262), H7991 [21SE]

———improve implementation and clarify definition of ``serious medical condition'' (see H.R. 4499), H3473 [19MY]

FCC: allow the operation of low-power FM radio stations that do not interfere with the transmissions of full-power stations (see S. 2518), S3612 [8MY] (see S. 2989), S7840 [27JY] (see S. 3020), S8197 [7SE]

———clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (see H.R. 4201), H1956 [6AP]

———clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), consideration (see H. Res. 527), H4674 [19JN]

———establish minimum quality standards, and monitor complaints, on wireless telephone service (see H.R. 4742), H5084 [23JN]

———follow normal rulemaking procedures in establishing additional requirements for noncommercial educational television broadcasters (see S. 2010), S113 [27JA] (see S. 2215), S1315 [8MR] (see H.R. 3525), H48 [27JA]

———fulfill support requirements for universal service for high cost areas (see H.R. 5294), H8199 [26SE]

———prevent imposition of spectrum caps on future Commercial and Mobile Radio Services auctions (see H.R. 4758), H5169 [26JN]

———prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations (see S. 2068), S613 [10FE]

———prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations (H.R. 3439), consideration (see H. Res. 472), H2237 [12AP]

FDA: compel compliance with court decision relative to disclosure of certain information on the labeling of dietary supplements (see H.R. 4604), H4120 [8JN]

———establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see S. 3157), S9861 [4OC] (see H.R. 5385), H8799 [4OC]

———grant authority to regulate tobacco (see S. 2333), S1986 [30MR] (see S. 2379), S2347 [6AP] (see S. 2566, 2568), S4014 [16MY] (see H.R. 4042), H1163 [21MR] (see H.R. 4207), H1956 [6AP]

———restrict authority to issue clinical holds on investigational drugs or to deny patients expanded access to such drugs (see H.R. 3677), H509 [16FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: clinically superior modifications to previously approved or licensed drugs (see H.R. 4242), H2122 [11AP]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 3051), S8585 [14SE] (see H.R. 5247), H7990 [21SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to marine sanitation devices (see H.R. 4917), H6718 [20JY]

———improve enforcement and compliance programs (see H.R. 5606), H11621 [30OC]

———improve implementation (see H.R. 4502), H3474 [19MY]

FERC: extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alabama (see H.R. 3852), H756 [8MR]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Ohio (see H.R. 5368), H8735 [3OC]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Pennsylvania (see S. 2499), S3328 [3MY] (see H.R. 4914), H6718 [20JY]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in West Virginia (see H.R. 4494), H3412 [18MY]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of hydroelectric projects in West Virginia (see S. 2942), S7839 [27JY] (see H.R. 5072), H7209 [27JY]

Financial institutions: protect consumers from exorbitant fees for basic financial services (see H.R. 4332), H2339 [13AP]

———repeal authority of the FDIC and the FRS Board of Governors to impose examination fees on State depository institutions (see H.R. 3900), H921 [9MR]

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

———ban import of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, promote safe storage and use of handguns by consumers, and extend criminal background checks to gun shows (see H.R. 4009), H1118 [16MR]

———enhance the enforcement of gun dealer laws (see S. 2310), S1883 [29MR]

———enhance the enforcement of gun violence laws (see S. 2338), S1986 [30MR] (see H.R. 4066), H1284 [22MR]

———implement a system of licensing purchasers and a record of sale system (see S. 2525), S3692 [9MY] (see H.R. 4915), H6718 [20JY]

———mandatory registration of handguns (see S. 2099), S799 [24FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers and protect gun owner privacy and ownership rights (see S. 2270), S1596 [22MR]

———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), H9900 [12OC]

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

———improve safety of imported foods (see S. 2480), S3023 [27AP] (see S. 2692), S4669 [7JN]

———repeal labeling requirements on foods containing saccharin (see H.R. 5668), H12531 [15DE]

———require foods containing known allergens to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of the allergens (see H.R. 5532), H10808 [24OC]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see S. 2080), S680 [22FE]

Food industry: require Dept. of Agriculture report on safety and monitoring of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 5095), H7209 [27JY]

———require FDA premarket review and oversight of all genetically engineered foods (see S. 3184), S10252 [11OC]

———safety of genetically engineered foods (see S. 2315), S1884 [29MR] (see H.R. 3883), H920 [9MR]

Foreign trade: provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries in accordance with a Dept. of Commerce decision under the Tariff Act (see S. 2213), S1233 [7MR] (see H.R. 3604), H254 [8FE]

———require that imported agricultural products be subject to the same sanitary or phytosanitary measures as domestic products (see H.R. 3552), H89 [31JA]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (see H.R. 4868), H6469 [18JY]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 4868), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 644), H10808 [24OC]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 4868), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 147), S10252 [11OC] (see S. Con. Res. 152), S10590 [13OC]

FRS: coverage of Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors by certain labor-management relation regulations (see H.R. 4036), H1123 [20MR]

———prohibit implementation of regulations allowing race, color, religion, national origin, or sex of applicants for nonmortgage credit to be noted on the application with the applicant's consent (see H.R. 4164), H1762 [4AP]

FTC: issue new rules regulating telemarketing firms (see H.R. 5283), H8061 [25SE]

GAO: require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (see H.R. 3521), H47 [27JA] (see H.R. 3669), H509 [16FE] (see H.R. 4744), H5168 [26JN] (see H.R. 4763), H5239 [27JN] (see H.R. 4924), H6776 [24JY]

Government: accountability of Federal agencies for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws (see H.R. 5516), H10472 [19OC]

———authorize the consolidation of certain financial and performance management reports required of Federal agencies (see S. 2712), S4953 [12JN]

———prevent elimination of certain reports (see H.R. 3904), H931 [13MR]

Hazardous substances: amend regulations on the transportation of materials (see H.R. 4171), H1763 [4AP]

Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (H.R. 1304), consideration (see H. Res. 542), H5435 [28JN]

———require States to provide a minimum level of access to health care to all citizens as a condition for participation in Federal health care funding programs (see H.R. 4075), H1405 [23MR]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (see S. 2366), S2233 [5AP] (see S. 2398), S2527 [11AP] (see H.R. 3885), H920 [9MR]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (H.R. 2418), consideration (see H. Res. 454), H1674 [3AP]

Health care facilities: require Federal authorities to provide information in medical records, seized from a medical practice to that practice, in order to continue patient care (see H.R. 4689), H4591 [15JN]

Health Care Financing Administration: consider current systems that provide better, more cost-effective emergency transport before promulgating any final rule on emergency medical services (see H. Con. Res. 320), H2770 [9MY]

———consider the impact of implementing new reimbursement rules on existing emergency medical services systems (see S. Res. 302), S3328 [3MY]

———reform the regulatory processes used to administer the Medicare program (see S. 2999), S7840 [27JY]

———revise performance standards and certification process for organ procurement organizations (see S. 2235), S1392 [9MR] (see S. 2625), S4379 [24MY] (see H.R. 4152), H1674 [3AP] (see H.R. 4592), H4035 [7JN]

Homeowners Protection Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3637), H340 [10FE]

Housing: consolidate and improve the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 3703), H572 [29FE]

———expand protections for especially vulnerable consumers against abusive mortgage lending practices and streamline the framework regulating mortgage originations (see H.R. 4213), H1957 [6AP]

Housing Act: amend the rural housing loan guarantee program to provide loan guarantees for loans made to refinance existing guaranteed mortgage loans (see H.R. 3834), H646 [6MR]

———revise requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas (see H.R. 3706), H572 [29FE]

Immigration: extend status adjustment filing deadlines for certain Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Haitian nationals (see S. 2058), S612 [10FE]

———improve procedures for the adjustment of status of aliens and reduce the backlog of family-sponsored aliens (see S. 2668), S4460 [25MY]

———prevent fraud and abuse in the granting of H-1B nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 4227), H2121 [11AP]

———provide permanent resident status for certain alien orphans physically present in the U.S. and provide for deferred enforced departure status for alien parents of certain children born in the U.S. (see H.R. 4359), H2410 [2MY]

———require paid immigration consultants to be licensed and otherwise provide services in a satisfactory manner (see H.R. 5035), H7207 [27JY]

———treatment of Armed Forces service relative to the period of required U.S. residence of a citizen parent in order for a person born outside the U.S., of an alien parent, to acquire U.S. citizenship at birth (see H.R. 4371), H2511 [3MY]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: amend (see S. 2920), S7542 [25JY]

INS: reduce backlog in processing of benefit applications and improve infrastructure necessary for effective provision of immigration services (see S. 2586), S4190 [18MY] (see H.R. 4798), H5654 [29JN]

Insurance: coverage of infertility treatment (see S. 2160), S1117 [2MR]

Internet: exempt certain telecommunications traffic from reciprocal compensation requirements (see H.R. 4445), H3049 [15MY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on interstate limousine services (see S. 2325), S1884 [29MR]

Investments: establish regulatory framework for over-the-counter derivative instruments operating under Federal banking agencies and clarify legality of certain transactions involving such derivatives (see H.R. 4203), H1956 [6AP]

IRS: enforcement of child support obligations and repeal of provisions on State enforcement requirements (see S. 2288), S1671 [23MR]

Law enforcement officers: ensure confidentiality of personnel records or personal information (see H.R. 3694), H510 [16FE]

Medicaid: implement regulations clarifying allowable costs for school-based health services provided to children with disabilities (see S. 3088), S8941 [21SE] (see H.R. 5248), H7990 [21SE]

———make drug pricing information available to the public (see S. 2963), S7839 [27JY]

Medicare: improve the manner in which new medical technologies are made available to beneficiaries (see S. 3082), S8823 [20SE] (see H.R. 4395), H2654 [8MY]

———prohibit the use of risk-based managed care payments for certain administrative costs (see H.R. 3682), H509 [16FE]

———study anesthesia services and expand service arrangements for certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 5286), H8061 [25SE]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of car seats for children (see S. 2070), S613 [10FE] (see H.R. 4145), H1628 [30MR]

———State regulation of tow truck operations (see H.R. 4955), H7002 [25JY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue standards for the use of motorized skate boards (see H.R. 5008), H7206 [27JY]

National Nuclear Security Administration: application of environmental protection, safety, and health regulations (see S. 2597), S4190 [18MY] (see H.R. 4288), H2337 [13AP]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: revise compensation rules for vaccines administered before effective date of such program (see H.R. 5168), H7577 [13SE]

Native Americans: enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (H.R. 1167), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 562), H6777 [24JY]

———establish a streamlined process to enable the Navajo Nation to lease certain trust lands (see S. 2665), S4460 [25MY]

———repeal Indian racial preference laws (see H.R. 5523), H10473 [19OC]

NRC: renew authority to indemnify licensees (see S. 2292), S1671 [23MR]

Nuclear energy: renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents and allow the Dept. of Energy to impose civil penalties on nonprofit contractors (see S. 2162), S1117 [2MR]

Nursing homes: regulate the employment of persons with criminal backgrounds (see H.R. 4293), H2337 [13AP]

Occupational safety and health: ensure the availability of funds for ergonomic protection standards (see H.R. 5609), H11716 [31OC] (see H.R. 5611), H11781 [1NO]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 5037, 5038), H7207 [27JY]

OMB: require explanation for omission of any insular area from treatment as part of the U.S., in issued statements (see H.R. 4741), H5084 [23JN]

OSHA: require public comment, and a sound scientific basis, for proposed ergonomics regulations (see H. Con. Res. 260), H631 [1MR]

Patent, copyright, and trademark laws: technical corrections (see H.R. 4870), H6469 [18JY]

Pensions: harmonize employer-sponsored retirement plan services requirements with other Federal and State laws (see H.R. 4749), H5168 [26JN]

———increase the availability of employer-sponsored retirement plan services to participants, beneficiaries, and plan fiduciaries (see H.R. 4748), H5168 [26JN]

Petroleum: allow State regulation of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), increase production and use of renewable fuels, and provide EPA funds to States for leaking underground storage tanks (see S. 2503), S3513 [4MY]

———mandatory licensing of patents on reformulated gasoline and other fuels (see H.R. 4739), H5084 [23JN]

———permit States to waive the oxygenate content requirements for reformulated gasoline if a separate implementation plan attains and maintains the ambient air quality standards (see H.R. 4120), H1587 [29MR]

———prohibit use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), provide flexibility within the EPA's oxygenate requirements, and promote the use of renewable ethanol (see S. 2546), S3916 [11MY] (see H.R. 4011), H1118 [16MR]

———promote the use of reformulated gasoline, allow State and local regulation of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), and revise reformulated gasoline environmental regulations (see H. Con. Res. 256), H573 [29FE]

Pharmaceuticals: abbreviate applications for the approval of new drugs (see H.R. 5231), H7932 [20SE]

———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 3636), H340 [10FE]

Pipelines: improve safety, public awareness, and environmental protection of pipeline transportation (see H.R. 4792), H5654 [29JN]

Political campaigns: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone or electronic device (see H.R. 3888), H920 [9MR]

———require persons making certain campaign-related telephone calls to disclose the identity of the person financing the call (see H.R. 5624), H11812 [2NO]

———require sponsors of certain election-related communications to provide information regarding their identities and sources of funds (see H.R. 4621), H4173 [9JN]

Postal Service: treatment of cooperative mailings by nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 5675), H12531 [15DE]

Privacy: disclose the collection of information through computer software (see S. 3180), S10083 [6OC] (see H.R. 5571), H11206 [26OC]

———enhance and protect privacy of computer users (see S. 3083), S8823 [20SE]

———limit the disclosure of consumer credit reports on an employee which are obtained in connection with allegations of illegal conduct (see H.R. 4373), H2511 [3MY]

———protect consumer privacy (see S. 2606), S4297 [23MY]

———protect consumer privacy on the Internet (see S. 2928), S7656 [26JY] (see H.R. 5430), H9634 [10OC]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see S. 2063), S613 [10FE] (see H.R. 3560), H90 [31JA]

———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (see S. 2326), S1884 [29MR] (see H.R. 4987), H7205 [27JY]

Product safety: establish flammability testing standards and labeling regulations for upholstered furniture which is sold in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4368), H2511 [3MY]

———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 utilities: facilitate competition in electric power industry (see S. 2967), S7839 [27JY] (see H.R. 4971), H7128 [26JY]

———facilitate transition to more reliability, competition and efficiency in electric power industry (see S. 2098), S799 [24FE]

———provide for competition in electric power industry and authorize States to recover transition costs (see S. 2886), S7160 [18JY]

———provide for the reliability of the electric power transmission system (see H.R. 4941), H6777 [24JY]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 2183), S1173 [6MR]

Radioactive substances: set contamination content standards in metals industry, prohibit release of contaminated scrap metal by Dept. of Energy facilities, and document contamination of imported scrap metals (see H.R. 4566), H3868 [25MY]

Railroads: abate noise and other adverse affects of idling train engines (see S. 3151), S9701 [3OC]

———delay effective date for the implementation of regulations requiring audible warnings at highway-rail grade crossings (see H.R. 5059), H7208 [27JY]

Research: requirements for disclosures relative to transfers of human fetal tissue (see H.R. 3980), H1076 [15MR]

SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (see H.R. 4946), H7002 [25JY]

SEC: limit collection of certain fees and adjust compensation for employees (see S. 2107), S867 [28FE]

Securities: provide for regulatory parity for single stock futures (see S. 2765), S5556 [21JN] (see S. 2772), S5662 [22JN]

Senior citizens: permit individual who have attained a certain age to engage in recreational fishing in navigable waters in any State without obtaining a license (see H.R. 3810), H631 [1MR]

Ships and vessels: reinstate authority of States to adopt additional regulations on operation, maintenance, equipping, personnel qualification, or manning of oil tankers (see S. 2506), S3513 [4MY] (see H.R. 4385), H2606 [4MY]

———require the adoption of response plans for cargo tankers carrying oil (see H.R. 5025), H7207 [27JY]

Small business: strengthen existing protections for small business participation in the Federal procurement contracting process (see H.R. 4945), H7002 [25JY]

———strengthen existing protections for small business participation in the Federal procurement contracting process (H.R. 4945), consideration (see H. Res. 582), H7870 [19SE]

Social Security: modify reporting requirements (see H.R. 3578), H212 [3FE]

———provide an exception to certain marriage requirements for widows and widowers relative to State restrictions on divorce from a prior spouse institutionalized due to mental incompetence (see H.R. 5007), H7206 [27JY]

States: increase funding for nonpoint source pollution control programs (see S. 2417), S2727 [13AP]

———remove constraints against employers offering flextime to their employees to reduce ozone concentrations and fuel consumption associated with automobile commuting (see H.R. 4501), H3474 [19MY]

Surface Transportation Board: strengthen railroad merger review standards and apply Federal antitrust laws to rail carriers and railroad transportation (see S. 2604), S4297 [23MY] (see H.R. 4514), H3523 [22MY]

Tariff: make certain products eligible for drawback and simplify and clarify certain drawback provisions (see S. 2694), S4820 [8JN]

———make certain recycled products eligible for duty drawback (see S. 2961), S7839 [27JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for long-term care and offset the revenue cost of the credit by revising the rules on expatriation (see H.R. 4159), H1674 [3AP]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 5541), H11193 [25OC]

———prohibit treatment of workmen's compensation benefits as Social Security benefits (see H.R. 3857), H756 [8MR]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see S. 2721), S5027 [13JN]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (see S. 2874), S6841 [14JY] (see H.R. 3905), H931 [13MR]

Telecommunications: limit FCC authority to review and impose conditions on certain mergers and transactions (see H.R. 4019), H1118 [16MR]

———prohibit regulatory impediments to fulfilling the support mandates of the statutory policy of universal service (see S. 2476), S3023 [27AP]

———promote deployment of advanced services and competition by relieving unnecessary burdens on the two percent local exchange carriers (see S. 2572), S4014 [16MY] (see H.R. 3850), H756 [8MR]

———State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (see S. 2767), S5662 [22JN]

Television Program Improvement Act: restore applicability to agreements relative to voluntary guidelines governing telecast material and revise such agreements and guidelines (see S. 3069), S8759 [19SE]

Tobacco products: combat smuggling of tobacco products into the U.S. (see S. 2493), S3258 [2MY]

———increase legal age for smoking (see H.R. 4432), H2966 [11MY]

Trucking industry: support freeze on longer combination vehicles and current Federal limitations on truck size and weight (see H. Con. Res. 306), H2239 [12AP]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: extend authority to collect fees, authorize appropriations, and improve administration (see S. 2737), S5240 [15JN] (see S. 3001), S8105 [6SE] (see H.R. 4788), H5654 [29JN]

———extend authority to collect fees, authorize appropriations, and improve administration (H.R. 4788), concur with Senate amendment (see H. Res. 632), H10036 [17OC]

Water: prohibit use of Federal funds for any program that restricts the use of any privately owned water source (see H.R. 3865), H756 [8MR]

Brochures

Why Is Ethanol Good for Your Car? Mobil Corp., H1281 [22MR]

Bulletins

Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) potential for water contamination: Dick Newpher, American Farm Bureau Federation, H1277 [22MR]

Cloture motions

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 2415), conference report, S11378 [30OC], S11450 [1NO], S11553 [5DE]

Comments

Administration regulation would harm local access to transplant services: several organ donation and transplantation organization officials, H1720 [4AP]

Administration regulation would hurt organ supplies: several organ donation and transplantation organization officials, H1720 [4AP]

Conference reports

Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 2415), H9723-H9765 [11OC]

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (S. 761), H4115-H4118 [8JN]

Cost Estimates

Airport Security Improvement Act (S. 2440): CBO, S8090 [6SE]

Commodity Futures Modernization Act (H.R. 4541): CBO (Private Sector Mandates), H9867 [12OC]

Electric Reliability 2000 Act (S. 2071): CBO, S8285-S8287 [8SE]

Independent Telecommunications Consumer Enhancement Act (H.R. 3850): CBO, H10883 [25OC]

Promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (S. 1495): CBO, S10893 [23OC]

Excerpts

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 4578): regulations governing hardrock mining on certain lands (conference report), S10239 [11OC]

———regulations governing hardrock mining on certain lands (original bill), S10239 [11OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 4577): accounting of Government regulations costs and benefits, S11874 [15DE]

District of Columbia Prohibition on Possession of Alcohol by Individuals Under 21 Years of Age: District of Columbia Code, H7585 [14SE]

News stories on negative impact of gambling, H11232-H11235 [26OC]

Senate Ethics Manual: campaign use of official resources, S11087 [26OC]

Explanations

Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 2415): Conference Report, S11698-S11724 [7DE]

Commodity Futures Modernization Act: Committee on Taxation (Joint), H10442-H10444 [19OC]

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (S. 761), S5283-S5288 [16JN]

Factsheets

OSHA's Use of Contractors During the Rulemaking Process—Expert Witnesses and Consultant Services, S5641 [22JN]

Interviews

Organ donation programs: Reg Green by Doug Hill, H1713-H1715 [4AP]

Letters

Acquisition of U.S. telecommunications companies by foreign firms: Senator Hollings, S7427 [21JY]

———several Senators, S7427 [21JY]

———William E. Kennard, FCC, S7428 [21JY]

Average fuel economy standards for sport utility vehicles and other light trucks: Alan Reuther, UAW, S5203 [15JN]

———Brian O'Neill, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, S5200 [15JN]

———John D. Graham, Harvard University Center for Risk Analysis, S5199 [15JN]

———Michael E. Mathis, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, S5204 [15JN]

Bankruptcy Reform Act: John D. Podesta, Executive Office of the President, S10346 [12OC], H9836 [12OC]

———several bankruptcy scholars, S10772 [19OC], S11448-S11450 [1NO]

———several law professors, S169 [1FE]

Bankruptcy treatment of child support payments: Philip L. Strauss, San Francisco, CA, Family Support Bureau, S11437-S11439 [31OC], S11462 [1NO]

Buprenorphine use in treating drug addiction: Donna E. Shalala, Sec. of HHS, S9112 [22SE]

Children's Day Care Health and Safety Improvement Act: Adele Robinson, National Association for the Education of Young Children, S1410 [9MR]

———Donald E. Cook, American Academy of Pediatrics, S1410 [9MR]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), S1410 [9MR]

Commodity Futures Modernization Act: Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, E1940 [25OC]

———Kenneth L. Lay, Enron Corp., E1940 [25OC]

———Kenneth M. Raisler, E1940 [25OC]

———Marc E. Lackritz and Steve Judge, Securities Industry Association, E1940 [25OC]

———Matthew P. Fink, Investment Company Institute, E1941 [25OC]

———Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10442 [19OC]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E1877 [23OC]

———Representative Leach, Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House), E1878 [23OC]

———several financial investment groups, E1940 [25OC]

———several organizations, E1940 [25OC]

———William J. Rainer, CFTC, H8437 [28SE]

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: Alan Front, Trust for Public Land (organization), H2861 [10MY]

———Andrea L. Colnes, Northern Forest Alliance, H2861 [10MY]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, H2860 [10MY]

———Jane Danowitz, Americans for Our Heritage and Recreation (organization), H2860 [10MY]

———Paul W. Hansen, Izaak Walton League of America, H2861 [10MY]

———several conservation organizations, H2860 [10MY]

Dept. of Agriculture authority on plant protection and quarantine: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E936 [9JN]

———Representative Combest, Committee on Agriculture (House), E936 [9JN]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Resources (House), E937 [9JN]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E936 [9JN]

Dept. of Transportation action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule relative to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers: Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, S5194 [15JN]

District of Columbia prohibition on possession of tobacco products by minors: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, H7586 [14SE]

———John R. Garrison, American Lung Association, H7586, H7587 [14SE]

———Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (organization), H7587 [14SE]

———Representative Bilbray, H7585 [14SE]

Drug Addiction Treatment Act: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H6376 [18JY]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6376 [18JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs funding: Gordon M. Ambach, Council of Chief State School Officers, S5855 [27JN]

Ensure physician's rights to choose whether to join a labor organization: Peggy Taylor, AFL-CIO, H5642 [29JN]

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]

Gun safety legislation: several New Jersey citizens, H7545 [13SE]

Health Care Provider Bill of Rights: Ann B. Howard, American Federation of HomeCare Providers, Inc., S8096 [6SE]

———Brian Peters, Michigan Health & Hospital Association, S8095 [6SE]

———Charles H. Roadman II, American Health Care Association, S8097 [6SE]

———Mary R. Grealy, Healthcare Leadership Council, S8096 [6SE]

———Thomas A. Scully, Federation of American Hospitals, S8096 [6SE]

———Val J. Halamandaris, National Association for Home Care, S8096 [6SE]

Homeowners Financing Protection Act: Moises Loza, Housing Assistance Council, H7745 [19SE]

Immigration status adjustment filing deadlines for certain Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Haitian nationals: Haitian Advocacy, Inc., S619 [10FE]

———Leonie M. Hermantin, Haitian American Foundation, Inc., S618 [10FE]

———Michael D. Ray, American Immigration Lawyers Association, S618 [10FE]

Importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use: David A. Kessler, S9258 [26SE]

———Michael E. Baroody, National Association of Manufacturers, H9702 [11OC]

———Michael M. Faenza, National Mental Health Association, H9702 [11OC]

———Mike Dugan, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, H9702 [11OC]

———Nancy Sander, Allergy and Asthma Network-Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc., H9703 [11OC]

———Representative Archer, S10685 [18OC]

———Representative Dingell, Committee on Commerce (House), S10684 [18OC]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), S10688 [18OC]

———Senator Hatch, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10688 [18OC]

———Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H9702 [11OC]

———several Representatives, H9703 [11OC]

———several patient and survivor organizations, H9703 [11OC]

Improve procedures for the adjustment of status of aliens and reduce the backlog of family-sponsored aliens: several business, religious, labor union, and immigration organizations, S4486 [25MY]

IRS enforcement of pension age discrimination laws relative to conversion of defined benefit plans to cash balance plans: Horace B. Deets, AARP, H6689 [20JY]

———Karen W. Ferguson and Karen Friedman, Pension Rights Center, H6689 [20JY]

Medicare coverage of outpatient prescription drugs and allow importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use: President Clinton, S10524 [13OC]

Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) potential for water contamination: Ed Wiederstein, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, H1278 [22MR]

———Eric Vaughn, Renewable Fuels Association, H1277 [22MR]

———Leon Corzine, Illinois Corn Growers Association, H1278 [22MR]

———Lynn Jensen, National Corn Growers Association, H1277 [22MR]

Millennium Digital Commerce Act: several Senators, S1846 [29MR]

Millennium Digital Commerce Act appointment of conferees: Coalition for Electronic Authentication, S1208 [7MR]

———Robert W. Holleyman II, Business Software Alliance, S1208 [7MR]

———Steve Judge, Securities Industry Association, S1209 [7MR]

———William T. Archey, American Electronics Association, S1208 [7MR]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6922 [25JY]

———Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H6922 [25JY]

Moratorium on Dept. of the Interior implementation of certain Indian gaming regulations or tribal-State gambling compacts: Bill Pryor, Alabama Attorney General, S6532 [12JY]

———Robert A. Butterworth, Florida Attorney General, S6532 [12JY]

Native Americans' self-governance enhancement relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities: Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H6754 [24JY]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Resources (House), H6754 [24JY]

Organ procurement and transplantation programs revision and extension: several Senators, S2228 [5AP]

———William D. Payne, United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), H1688 [4AP]

OSHA implementation of ergonomic regulations: Connie J. Varcasia, New York State Dept. of Labor, S5644 [22JN]

———Johnny J. Butler, Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor and Industry, S5645 [22JN]

———Peggy Taylor, AFL-CIO, H4101 [8JN]

Pension Benefits Protection and Preservation Act: several Representatives, H854-H856 [9MR]

Prescription drug importation into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale: John M. Rector, National Community Pharmacists Association, S7377 [20JY]

———Representative Dingell, S7206 [19JY]

———Ronald J. Streck, National Wholesale Druggists' Association, S7206 [19JY]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: William R. Toor, Mayor of Boulder, CO, H1096 [16MR]

Prohibit charitable choice provisions allowing religious organizations to participate in public grant programs and practice employment discrimination based on religion: Americans United for Separation of Church and State (organization), H7464 [12SE]

Prohibit implementation of proposed contractor responsibility amendments to Federal acquisition regulations: Bruce N. Hahn, Computing Technology Industry Association, H6675 [20JY]

———Charles H. Cantus, Professional Services Council, H6676 [20JY]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, H6673 [20JY]

———Deidre A. Lee, OMB, H6683 [20JY]

———Electronic Industries Alliance, H6675 [20JY]

———Gary Engebretson, Contract Services Association of America, H6676 [20JY]

———John W. Douglass, Aerospace Industries Association of America, H6676 [20JY]

———Kevin M. Burke, Food Distributors International, H6678 [20JY]

———Lawrence F. Skibbie, National Defense Industrial Association, H6677 [20JY]

———Loren E. Sweatt, Associated General Contractors of America, H6679 [20JY]

———Lyn M. Withey, International Paper (business), H6679 [20JY]

———Michael E. Baroody, National Association of Manufacturers, H6677 [20JY]

———Michael J. Eastman, Legal Policy Association, Inc., H6678 [20JY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6678 [20JY]

———Representative Goodling, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H6683 [20JY]

———Representative Talent, Committee on Small Business (House), H6673 [20JY]

———Representatives Thomas M. Davis and James P. Moran, H6679 [20JY]

———Rhett B. Dawson, Information Technology Industry Council, H6674 [20JY]

———Richard W. Carroll, Small Business Technology Coalition, H6673 [20JY]

———Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, H6674, H6683 [20JY]

———Susan R. Meisinger, Society for Human Resource Management, H6679 [20JY]

———Technology Coalition for Responsible Procurement, H6675 [20JY]

———Todd McCracken, National Small Business United, H6673 [20JY]

———William B. Spencer, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., H6678 [20JY]

———William T. Archey, American Electronics Association, H6675 [20JY]

Proposed merger of United Airlines, Inc., and US Airways, Inc.: Alfred E. Kahn, S7692 [26JY]

Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act: David Andrews, Minnesota State Services for the Blind, S8211 [7SE]

———David W. Noble, International Association of Audio Information Services, S8211 [7SE]

———Will Haddeland, Minnesota Public Radio, S8211 [7SE]

Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act: several corporate executives, S9887-S9889 [5OC]

Reductions in youth gun violence and crimes involving firearms, and enforcement of existing gun laws: Representative Bilbray, H6648 [20JY]

Regulation of train whistles at crossings: Representatives Lipinski and Petri, H2510 [3MY]

Safety of children placed in child care centers in Federal facilities: Representative Burton, Committee on Government Reform (House), H8075 [26SE]

———Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8075 [26SE]

Small business Superfund litigation: Barbara A. Williams, H8126 [26SE]

Snowmobile use in national parks: Bruce Babbitt, Sec. of the Interior, S7023 [17JY]

———Lori M. Fussell, Environmental Engineering and Research (business), S7097-S7099 [18JY]

Streamlined Environmental Reporting and Pollution Prevention Act: Benjamin Y. Cooper, Printing Industries of America, Inc., S5908 [27JN]

———Christian Richter, several trade and professional associations, S5909 [27JN]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S5908 [27JN]

———Jeremiah Baumann, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S5909 [27JN]

———Kevin Mills, Environmental Defense (organization), S5909 [27JN]

———Patricia G. Kenworthy, National Environmental Trust, S5909 [27JN]

———Patricia Gallagher, National Pollution Prevention Roundtable, S5909 [27JN]

Transfer of appropriations from other Federal departments and agencies to fund Dept. of Justice litigation against tobacco industry: several veterans organizations, H4496 [15JN]

Treatment of child support and alimony payments in bankruptcy: several women and children advocacy groups, H9838 [12OC]

Tribute to suicide hotlines and crisis centers, S5975 [28JN]

———Art Rudat, Fairfax County, VA, Police Dept., S5975 [28JN]

———Fran Fisher, Revenue Recovery Consultants, Inc., S5975 [28JN]

———Jim Barnett, Catholic Newman Association, University of Houston, S5975 [28JN]

Underage alcohol consumption: John McCamman, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), E272 [9MR]

———Linda A. Fletcher, University of Minnesota, E272 [9MR]

Use of H-1B program nonimmigrant workers in the high technology industry: several African American business and educational organizations, H1845, H1846 [5AP]

Worker Economic Opportunity Act: Gary J. Bonadonna, Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees, S2582 [12AP], H2444 [3MY]

———James A. Klein, Association of Private Pension and Welfare Plans, H2444 [3MY]

———Mark J. Ugoretz, ERISA Industry Committee, S2582 [12AP], H2445 [3MY]

———Patrick J. Cleary, National Association of Manufacturers, H2444 [3MY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2576 [12AP], H2445 [3MY]

———Rhett B. Dawson, Information Technology Industry Council, H2445 [3MY]

Lists

Contract Services Association of America, H6676 [20JY]

Groups supporting Wellstone amendment on suicide hotline and crisis center certification programs funding to H.R. 4577, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S5972 [28JN]

Newswire stories on gambling, H6064 [17JY]

Organizations opposed to S. 625, Bankruptcy Reform Act, S171 [1FE]

Supporters of H.R. 4541, Commodity Futures Modernization Act, E1939 [25OC]

Supporters of S. 761, Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, S5218 [15JN]

U.S. Trustee Program bankruptcy criminal cases, S5386-S5389 [20JN]

Memorandums

Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Potential for Water Contamination: EPA, H1274 [22MR]

Quality Health-Care Coalition Act: Morton Rosenberg, Congressional Research Service, H5633-H5635 [29JN]

Messages

Hazardous Materials Transportation Report: President Clinton, S2232 [5AP], H1821 [5AP]

Motions

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), H1799 [5AP]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 1692), H3829 [25MY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 2415), H9788, H9791 [11OC]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), conference report, S11205 [27OC], H9840 [12OC]

Computers: encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), H487 [16FE]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 2372), H1111 [16MR]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare, improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support, and promote marriage (H.R. 4678), H7319 [7SE]

Papers

On the Commodification of Medicine: Senator Moynihan, S7207-S7210 [19JY]

Press releases

Stock Option Bill Unanimously Approved by Senate; LPA-Backed Legislation Moves to House: LPA, Inc., H2445 [3MY]

Regulations

Illinois Procurement Code on eligibility for certain Federal aid funding, S9870 [4OC]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions, H1787, H1788, H1791, H1797 [5AP], E515 [6AP]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H1799 [5AP]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), H1681 [4AP], H1768, H1779-H1801 [5AP], E509, E515 [6AP], E548 [12AP]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), consideration (H. Res. 457), H1771-H1779 [5AP]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), motion to recommit, H1799 [5AP]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 1692), H3829 [25MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 1692), insert H.R. 3660 language in lieu, H3829 [25MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 1692), motion to instruct conferees, H3829 [25MY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 1692), motion to recommit, H3830 [25MY]

Agriculture: enhance dairy markets through dairy product mandatory reporting (S. 2773), H10874, H10875 [25OC], E1977 [28OC]

———impose a moratorium on large agribusiness mergers and establish a commission to review large agriculture mergers, H1070-H1072 [15MR]

———labeling of imported meat and meat food products containing imported meat (H.R. 1144), H1072 [15MR]

———promote competition among wholesale purchasers and establish a commission to review large agriculture mergers, concentration, and market power, H5704 [10JY]

———promote competition among wholesale purchasers and establish a commission to review large agriculture mergers, concentration, and market power (H.R. 4321), E587 [13AP]

Alcoholic beverages: enforcement of State laws in Federal court relative to interstate transportation of liquor, H9042, H9045 [6OC]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: funding, H5577-H5580, H5586 [29JN]

Amtrak: funding, H1020 [15MR]

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]

Aviation: mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (S. 2440), H10523-H10527 [23OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws, H8097 [26SE]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), H9788-H9796 [11OC]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), conference report, H9809 [11OC], H9832-H9840 [12OC]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 624), H9826-H9832 [12OC]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 427), H9840 [12OC]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), motion to instruct conferees, H9791-H9796 [11OC]

———amend laws (S. 625), E134 [14FE]

———amend laws (S. 3186), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 427), H9840 [12OC]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 4718), H5101-H5103 [26JN]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 5540), H11701-H11704 [31OC]

———prohibition on conversion of non-exempt assets into exempt homestead property and preservation of States' rights to set homestead exemptions, H9830, H9835-H9837 [12OC]

———treatment of child support and alimony payments, H9830, H9834, H9838 [12OC]

BLM: strengthen regulations governing hardrock mining on certain lands, H8653 [3OC]

Business and industry: recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings brought by NLRB or OSHA (H.R. 1987), H331 [10FE]

CERCLA: exempt small businesses from certain liability (H.R. 5175), H8123-H8132, H8154 [26SE], E1488 [14SE], E1646 [2OC]

———provide liability relief for small parties, innocent landowners, and prospective purchasers (H.R. 2940), H8129 [26SE]

Children and youth: ensure the safety of children placed in child care centers in Federal facilities (H.R. 4519), H8072-H8075 [26SE]

———improve health and safety of children receiving child care outside the home, H8249, H8255 [27SE]

———increase the age of persons considered to be minors relative to prohibiting the transportation of obscene materials (H.R. 4147), H8578-H8580 [2OC]

Clean Air Act: enforcement of regulations, H9873 [12OC]

Clean Water Act: enforcement of regulations, H9873 [12OC]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): preserve certain reporting requirements (H.R. 4052), H1640-H1642 [3AP]

Commodity Exchange Act: reauthorize and amend to promote legal certainty, enhance competition, and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-counter derivatives, H12485, H12488, H12491, H12495, H12497, H12498, H12501 [15DE], E2181 [14DE]

———reauthorize and amend to promote legal certainty, enhance competition, and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-counter derivatives (H.R. 4541), H8436 [28SE], H9867 [12OC], H10411-H10449 [19OC], E1858 [19OC], E1877, E1878-E1880 [23OC], E1930, E1939 [25OC]

———reauthorize and amend to promote legal certainty, enhance competition, and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-counter derivatives (H.R. 4541), permission to file report, H10365 [19OC]

Community development: enhance availability of capital and credit for citizens and communities and ensure that community reinvestment keeps pace as financial service providers become affiliated (H.R. 4893), E1277 [19JY]

———license America's Private Investment Companies and provide enhanced credit to stimulate private investment in low-income communities, H6823 [25JY]

Computers: encourage expansion of electronic commerce, H2970 [15MY]

———encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), H486-H489 [16FE], H2638 [8MY]

———encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), conference report, H4351-H4366 [14JN], E1026, E1034 [15JN], E1071 [21JN], E1078 [22JN], E1097 [23JN]

———encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 523), H4346-H4351 [14JN]

———encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), insert H.R. 1714 language in lieu, H487 [16FE]

———ensure consumer access to electronic records dealing with the consent granted through an electronic signature, H4360 [14JN]

———establish a system for businesses to comply with recognized principles concerning personal information obtained through electronic commerce (H.R. 4059), H3534 [23MY], E494 [5AP]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet, H11232 [26OC]

———prohibit gambling on the Internet (H.R. 3125), H6057-H6068 [17JY], E1269 [19JY], E1304 [24JY]

———provide law enforcement officials with the authority and resources to combat the transmission of computer viruses, H2597 [4MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (H.R. 3113), H2514 [4MY], H6369-H6374 [18JY]

Contracts: authority of administrative law judges to bar companies from receiving Federal contracts, H7379 [12SE]

Copyright laws: technical corrections (H.R. 5106), H7770, H7771 [19SE]

———technical corrections (H.R. 5107), H7244-H7246 [6SE], H7771-H7774 [19SE], E1407 [6SE]

Corps of Engineers: modify regulation of wetland permit programs, H5243, H5244 [27JN]

Courts: clarification of jurisdiction over all constitutional rights disputes, H1098-H1101 [16MR]

———clarification of jurisdiction over local zoning processes and land use disputes, H1102-H1111 [16MR]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 2372), H1089-H1114 [16MR], E356 [21MR]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 2372), amendment process, H902 [9MR]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 2372), consideration (H. Res. 441), H1083-H1088 [16MR]

———clarification of jurisdiction over private property takings and land use disputes (H.R. 2372), motion to recommit, H1112 [16MR]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, H5453 [29JN], H6694-H6698 [20JY], H7145, H7146 [27JY]

Customs Service: monitoring for radioactivity in imported scrap metals funding through reductions in the Dept. of the Treasury Inspector General's office, H6645-H6647 [20JY]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal, H11509, H11510 [29OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: authority relative to plant protection and quarantine (H.R. 1504), E936 [9JN]

———Office of Natural Resources and the Environment funding relative to proposed EPA rules on water quality total maximum daily load, H5574-H5577 [29JN]

Dept. of Education: funding, H7889-H7897 [20SE]

———rulemaking relative to the placement of blind or visually-impaired persons in sheltered work environments by vocational rehabilitation agencies, H4284 [13JN]

Dept. of Energy: extend public comment period on proposed rules on clothes washers, air conditioners, and heat pumps (H.R. 5613), H11788, H11790-H11792 [2NO], E2056 [1NO]

Dept. of HHS: nullify rule relative to the centralization of organ allocation policies, H1716-H1722 [4AP]

———review of Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network rules and policies, H1702-H1711 [4AP]

Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction, H1863, H1865, H1937 [6AP]

———establish consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (S. 1452), H10655-H10690 [24OC], E1907, E1910, E1921 [25OC], E1974 [28OC]

———include builders and building inspectors on consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction, H1902 [6AP]

Dept. of Justice: create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens, H5147-H5149 [26JN]

———create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens (H.R. 4172), H5747 [11JY], H8781 [4OC]

———establish standards for interstate transportation of prisoners by private companies (S. 1898), H12032, H12033 [7DE]

Dept. of the Interior: National Park Service snowmobile regulations, H4455, H4456 [14JN]

———prohibit funding for approval of gaming on Indian lands by any means other than tribal-State compacts, H4578-H4583 [15JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: require report to Congress on the IMF and World Bank advocacy of privatization, deregulation, and trade liberalization, H6635, H6636 [20JY]

Dept. of Transportation: oversight of airline industry competitive activities relative to mergers (H.R. 4978), H7068 [26JY]

———prohibit funding which requires State and local governments to alter land use plans to conform with Federal air quality regulations, H3443, H3444 [19MY]

———release of report on rulemaking process, E1300 [21JY]

Diplomatic Telecommunications Service: polygraph requirements for employees, H9861 [12OC]

District of Columbia: prohibit possession of tobacco products by minors, H7584-H7588 [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, H7875 [20SE], H7937, H7938 [21SE], H8206 [27SE], H9638, H9639, H9670, H9672-H9680, H9693-H9708 [11OC], H10394 [19OC], E1866 [19OC], E1891 [24OC], E1903 [25OC]

———clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (H.R. 4802), E1176 [30JN]

———distribution of prescription drugs (H.R. 4301), E586 [13AP]

———pharmaceutical industry research and development costs disclosure, H5774 [11JY]

———registration requirements for practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment (H.R. 2634), H6374-H6377 [18JY]

———require pharmaceutical industry to disclose average prices charged for drugs in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries, H5775, H5776 [11JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: assist States and local educational agencies with expenses of Federal infrastructure, technology, and equipment requirements (H.R. 4766), H11612 [30OC], E1129, E1132 [28JN]

EPA: ensure changes to the rule on water quality standards total maximum daily load program are subjected to public and congressional review (H.R. 4922), E1310 [24JY]

———impact of regulations and inspectors' decisions on business, H9513 [10OC]

———postpone implementation of air quality standards until issuance of Supreme Court decision, H4681, H4682 [20JN], H4882-H4886 [21JN], H10367, H10384 [19OC], E1081 [22JN], E1139 [28JN]

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

———release of Toxics Release Inventory report relative to Texas, H3053 [16MY]

———streamline and integrate the requirements for pollution-related reporting (H.R. 4480), E750 [17MY]

———water quality standards total maximum daily load program final rule, E1249 [14JY]

———water quality standards total maximum daily load program funding, H4853 [21JN], H5603 [29JN], E1119 [26JN]

FAA: establish review commission (H.R. 5641), E2126 [5DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify treatment of stock options (H.R. 4109), E455 [30MR]

———clarify treatment of stock options (H.R. 4182), E498 [5AP]

———clarify treatment of stock options (S. 2323), H2437-H2449 [3MY], E628 [3MY]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare, improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support, and promote marriage (H.R. 4678), H7297-H7321 [7SE], E1438 [11SE]

———increase child support money to families leaving welfare, improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support, and promote marriage (H.R. 4678), consideration (H. Res. 566), H7294-H7296 [7SE]

———increase child support money to families leaving welfare, improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support, and promote marriage (H.R. 4678), motion to recommit, H7319-H7321 [7SE]

———simplify and improve rules governing the distribution of child support collected by States (H.R. 3824), E221 [2MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: improve implementation and clarify definition of ``serious medical condition'' (H.R. 4499), E788 [19MY]

FCC: allow modification of rules on low power FM radio stations upon assessment of interference to existing radio stations, H2311-H2317 [13AP]

———clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), H4684-H4701 [20JN]

———clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), consideration (H. Res. 527), H4682-H4684 [20JN]

———enforcement of Federal obscenity laws, H3057 [16MY]

———follow normal rulemaking procedures in establishing additional requirements for noncommercial educational television broadcasters (H.R. 3525), H10, H11 [27JA], H505-H507 [16FE], E37 [31JA]

———prevent imposition of spectrum caps on future Commercial and Mobile Radio Services auctions (H.R. 4758), E1112 [26JN]

———prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations, H11283, H11288 [26OC]

———prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations (H.R. 3439), H2302-H2318 [13AP], H2969 [15MY], E597 [2MY]

———prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations (H.R. 3439), consideration (H. Res. 472), H2258 [13AP]

———regulation of pay phones, E1923 [25OC]

———require a study on the growing number of telephone area codes, H5155, H5156 [26JN], E1135 [28JN]

FDA: allow importation of betel nuts from Guam, H11574 [30OC]

———assessment of allergenicity of genetically engineered foods, H5594-H5596 [29JN]

———grant authority to regulate tobacco, H7087-H7090 [26JY], E1169 [30JN]

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

———grant authority to regulate tobacco (H.R. 4207), H1847-H1849 [5AP], H2114 [11AP], H2503 [3MY]

———restrict authority to issue clinical holds on investigational drugs or to deny patients expanded access to such drugs (H.R. 3677), E2230 [15DE]

———Supreme Court decision relative to jurisdiction over tobacco, H1288 [23MR]

———testing and recall of genetically engineered livestock feed sold for human consumption, H7741 [19SE]

Federal aid programs: prohibit certain employment actions by religious institutions assisted by Federal grants, H7313, H7314, H7317-H7321 [7SE]

Federal contracts: prohibit implementation of proposed contractor responsibility amendments to Federal acquisition regulations, H6672-H6684 [20JY], E1298 [21JY]

Federal employees: increase leave time relative to services as an organ donor (H.R. 457), H354 [14FE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: improve implementation (H.R. 4502), E872 [25MY]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates relative to Medicare Rx 2000 Act, H5301, H5302 [28JN]

———reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates relative to minimum wage levels, H879-H881 [9MR]

———reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates relative to storage of spent nuclear fuel pending completion of the nuclear waste repository, H1187, H1188 [22MR]

———remove incentives for offshore oil development, protect open spaces and natural resources, and require that State conservation plans comply with Federal environmental regulations, H2858 [10MY]

FERC: extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alabama (H.R. 3852), H3488 [22MY]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alabama (S. 1836), H3494 [22MY]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of the Arrowrock Dam Hydroelectric Project in Idaho (S. 1236), H3488, H3489 [22MY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (H.R. 492), H2658 [9MY]

———enhance enforcement and increase prosecutions relative to current laws and regulations, H1158-H1161 [21MR], H1681 [4AP]

———gun control, H611 [1MR], H737, H738 [8MR], H1001, H1040-H1049 [15MR], H1080, H1082 [16MR], H1125, H1126 [21MR], H1176, H1177 [22MR], H1483, H1484 [29MR], H1769 [5AP], H2378 [2MY], H2414 [3MY], H3051, H3057 [16MY], H3400 [18MY], H4023 [7JN], H4126 [9JN], H4343, H4346 [14JN], H4677 [20JN], H5018 [22JN], H6368 [18JY], H6779 [25JY], H7006 [26JY], H7544 [13SE], H8063 [26SE], H8815 [5OC], E307 [14MR], E1004, E1011 [14JN], E1097 [23JN], E1472 [13SE]

———lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, H467-H473 [16FE]

———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 (H.R. 5472), E1782 [13OC]

———reduce violence in schools, E307 [14MR]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows, H1040, H1041, H1044 [15MR], H2970 [15MY], H6779 [25JY], H9909 [17OC]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (H.R. 2122), H1082 [16MR]

———require persons to obtain a State license before receiving a handgun or ammunition (H.R. 2916), H1175 [22MR], H2961 [11MY]

———tribute to First Monday 2000—Unite To End Gun Violence campaign, E1642 [2OC]

———violence in schools, H578, H579 [1MR]

Food: repeal labeling requirements on foods containing saccharin (H.R. 5668), E2237 [15DE]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material, H5782, H5783 [11JY]

Food industry: safety of genetically engineered foods (H.R. 3883), E2054 [1NO], E2072 [2NO]

Food stamps: provide for a national standard of interoperability and portability for electronic benefit transfer systems (S. 1733), H62-H65 [31JA], E63 [2FE]

Foreign trade: require disclosure of source of gem-quality diamonds and gem-quality diamond products imported into the U.S. (H.R. 3188), H53 [31JA]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 4868), H6902-H6925 [25JY], H7349 [7SE], E1919 [25OC], E2235 [15DE]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 4868), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 644), H10727-H10754 [24OC], E1910 [25OC], E2086 [13NO]

Forest Service: prohibit funding to purchase or paint Federal vehicles any color other than white, H4575 [15JN]

FRS: monetary policy, H9806 [11OC]

FTC: prescribe regulations to protect the privacy of personal information collected from, and about, children on the Internet, E616 [2MY]

Gambling: combat illegal activities in the gaming industry, E469 [30MR], E1953 [26OC]

GAO: require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (H.R. 3521), E22 [27JA]

———require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (H.R. 4924), H6851-H6855 [25JY], H7062-H7064 [26JY]

———require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (S. 1198), H8706-H8710 [3OC], E1671 [4OC]

Government: accountability of Federal agencies for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws (H.R. 5516), E1867 [19OC]

———authorize the consolidation of certain financial and performance management reports required of Federal agencies (S. 2712), H11349-H11351 [26OC], H11401 [27OC]

———impact of regulations on personal liberties, H186 [2FE]

———impact of security-based surveillance on personal liberties, H185 [2FE]

———impact of technology on the size and nature of the Federal Government, H82 [31JA]

———prevent elimination of certain reports (H.R. 3904), H1634 [3AP]

———prohibit funding to any agency to monitor or collect information from visitors to Federal Internet sites, H6684, H6685 [20JY]

———reduce waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, H1633 [3AP], E421 [27MR]

———require prompt notification of property owners whose rights have been limited by actions of Federal agencies, H1101, H1102 [16MR]

———require report by agencies on activities to monitor or collect information from visitors to Federal Internet sites, H6664 [20JY]

———waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, H8294-H8298 [27SE], H8440-H8444 [28SE]

Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (H.R. 1304), H3416 [19MY], H3756-H3763 [24MY], H3860-H3863 [25MY], H5440, H5627-H5652 [29JN], E1185, E1189, E1191 [10JY]

———application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (H.R. 1304), consideration (H. Res. 542), H5617-H5626 [29JN]

———ethical standards of health care facilities and medical corporations, E1269 [19JY]

———prohibit State and local interference with organ allocation policies of the National Organ Transplant Network, H1701, H1702 [4AP]

———provide grants to States or private sector institutions to foster organ donor programs, H1712-H1716 [4AP]

———recognize differences in organ transplantation between adults and children and study immunosupressive drugs provided to children, H1700, H1701 [4AP]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (H.R. 2418), H352, H355 [14FE], H1485 [29MR], H1686-H1722 [4AP], E504 [6AP]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (H.R. 2418), amendment process, H1291 [23MR]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (H.R. 2418), consideration (H. Res. 454), H1683-H1686 [4AP]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (H.R. 2418), corrections in engrossment, H1722 [4AP]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (H.R. 3885), E264 [9MR]

———use of ``seriousness of condition'' as the determining factor for organ donor recipients, E504 [6AP]

Health care facilities: guidelines for the use of therapeutic restraints, H8250, H8255, H8260 [27SE]

Health Care Financing Administration: oversight of Medicare contractors, H717 [8MR]

———reform the regulatory processes used to administer the Medicare program, H7904, H7907 [20SE]

———revise performance standards and certification process for organ procurement organizations (H.R. 4152), E476 [3AP]

Health care professionals: allow a patient's medical care and treatment to be decided between the health care professional and the patient, H5647, H5648 [29JN]

———ensure rights to choose whether to join a labor organization, H5641-H5643 [29JN]

———exempt discussions on requiring abortion coverage from collective bargaining negotiations between health care professionals and HMO's, H5618-H5625, H5631, H5644-H5646 [29JN]

———exempt labor negotiations with health plans from antitrust laws if the FTC or Dept. of Justice certify the negotiations, H5639-H5641 [29JN]

———negotiation over fees, payments, or reimbursements with health plans, H5637-H5639, H5643, H5644 [29JN]

Homeowners Protection Act: technical corrections, E2182 [14DE]

———technical corrections (H.R. 3637), H3578-H3581 [23MY]

Housing: allow shared housing placement organizations to run background checks on potential participants, H1866 [6AP]

———consolidate and improve the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (H.R. 3703), E197 [29FE], E737 [17MY], E1384 [27JY]

———private mortgage insurance requirements, H1863 [6AP]

Housing Act: amend the rural housing loan guarantee program to provide loan guarantees for loans made to refinance existing guaranteed mortgage loans (H.R. 3834), H7745-H7747 [19SE]

Immigration: use of H-1B program nonimmigrant workers in the high technology industry, H1845 [5AP]

IRS: enforce pension age discrimination laws relative to conversion of defined benefit plans to cash balance plans, H6689-H6692 [20JY]

———GAO audit, H635 [2MR]

———reform, H635 [2MR]

Lake County, CA: tribute for attainment of all State ambient air quality standards, E1131 [28JN]

Literacy Involves Families Together Act: prohibit charitable choice provisions allowing religious organizations to participate in public grant programs and practice employment discrimination based on religion, H7464-H7467 [12SE]

Medicare: improve the manner in which new medical technologies are made available to beneficiaries (H.R. 4395), H7900 [20SE], H8817 [5OC], E1573 [22SE]

Microsoft Corp.: appeals court process relative to application of antitrust laws, H8747 [4OC]

———application of antitrust laws, H1660 [3AP], H2094 [11AP], E478 [3AP]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for sport utility vehicles and other light trucks, H3425, H3428 [19MY], H4534, H4535 [15JN], E820 [24MY]

———improve safety of car seats for children, H9630 [10OC]

———require tire manufacturers to clearly print identification numbers to allow consumers to easily identify recalled products and ensure that a replacement and reimbursement process for recalled tires is in place, H9630 [10OC]

———State regulation of tow truck operations (H.R. 4955), E1321 [26JY]

National forests: prohibit funding to conduct prescribed burns on Federal lands by agencies which fail to comply with certain wildland fire management policies, H4577 [15JN]

National Nuclear Security Administration: funding, H8422 [28SE]

Native Americans: decrease the requisite blood quantum required for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe (H.R. 1460), H7413, H7414 [12SE]

———enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (H.R. 1167), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 562), H6753, H6754 [24JY]

———reduce Federal oversight over contracts and choice of counsel, and require disclosure of tribal governments' sovereign immunity in contracts (S. 613), H520 [29FE]

———repeal Indian racial preference laws (H.R. 5523), E1864 [19OC]

———review Government regulations relative to economic development and investment on Indian lands (S. 614), H10508, H10509 [23OC]

NRC: extend authority to collect fees, H8422 [28SE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: U.S.-European Union Group on Biotechnology funding relative to agricultural biotechnology products approval process, H5156-H5158 [26JN]

OMB: study the effects of recovery audits by Federal agencies, H721 [8MR]

Oregon: implementation of Green Permits Program to develop environmental initiatives between industry and State regulators, E2226 [15DE]

OSHA: implementation of ergonomic regulations, H4051, H4064, H4094-H4104 [8JN], H4307 [13JN], H9640 [11OC], H11669-H11673, H11678 [31OC], H11718-H11725 [1NO], H11787, H11792, H11793, H11797, H11801 [2NO]

———issue regulations to eliminate or minimize the significant risk of needlestick injury to health care workers (H.R. 1899), H8680 [3OC]

Patent, copyright, and trademark laws: technical corrections (H.R. 4870), H7762-H7765 [19SE]

Pensions: protect benefits of employees in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements relative to tax legislation on defined benefit plans becoming cash balance plans (H.R. 2902), H853 [9MR]

Petroleum: impact of EPA implementation of reformulated gasoline regulations on gasoline prices, H6055 [17JY]

———mandatory licensing of patents on reformulated gasoline and other fuels (H.R. 4739), H5165 [26JN]

———prohibit use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), provide flexibility within the EPA's oxygenate requirements, and promote the use of renewable ethanol (H.R. 4011), H1272-H1282 [22MR]

Pharmaceuticals: provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 3636), E114 [10FE]

Pipelines: improve safety, public awareness, and environmental protection of pipeline transportation (H.R. 4792), H7841, H7843 [19SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits, H1176 [22MR]

———require sponsors of certain election-related communications to provide information regarding their identities and sources of funds (H.R. 4621), E1014 [14JN]

Postal Service: treatment of cooperative mailings by nonprofit organizations (H.R. 5675), E2228 [15DE]

Power resources: effects of deregulation of electric utilities, H7246, H7247 [6SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: use of executive orders and other unilateral decision-making processes, H185 [2FE], H363 [14FE], H1821 [5AP]

Privacy: disclose the collection of information through computer software (H.R. 5571), E1949 [26OC]

———protect consumer privacy on the Internet, H11450 [28OC]

———protect consumer privacy on the Internet (H.R. 5430), E1934 [25OC]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (H.R. 3560), E111 [10FE]

Product safety: establish flammability testing standards and labeling regulations for upholstered furniture which is sold in interstate commerce (H.R. 4368), E626 [3MY]

———promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (H.R. 4281), H10007-H10011 [17OC], E1967 [28OC]

Public lands: restrict Federal acquisition of lands to certain designated areas, H2884-H2887 [10MY]

Public utilities: provide for the reliability of the electric power transmission system (H.R. 4941), H11321 [26OC]

Railroads: regulation of train whistles at crossings, H1988 [10AP], H2505-H2510 [3MY]

Real property: private property owner rights, H2877-H2880 [10MY]

Regulatory Flexibility Act: anniversary, H7740 [19SE]

Rural areas: impact of Federal public policy changes on economic expansion, H8599-H8605 [2OC], H8796 [4OC]

SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (H.R. 4946), H8081-H8084 [26SE]

SEC: proposed rule affecting consulting affiliates of auditing firms, H10225 [18OC], E1852 [19OC]

———recordkeeping requirements relative to the purchase of penny stocks, H4360, H4361 [14JN]

Ships and vessels: reinstate authority of States to adopt additional regulations on operation, maintenance, equipping, personnel qualification, or manning of oil tankers (H.R. 4385), H2637 [8MY]

Small business: strengthen existing protections for small business participation in the Federal procurement contracting process (H.R. 4945), H7877-H7885 [20SE], E1573 [22SE]

———strengthen existing protections for small business participation in the Federal procurement contracting process (H.R. 4945), consideration (H. Res. 582), H7876, H7877 [20SE]

Staggers Rail Act: anniversary, E1774 [13OC]

Substance abuse: allow faith-based treatment centers to receive Federal funding and permit individuals receiving Federal assistance to choose private and religious oriented treatment, H8250, H8252, H8262 [27SE]

Supreme Court: decision on partial-birth abortions, H5439 [29JN]

Surface Transportation Board: development of new standards for rail mergers, E363 [21MR]

———strengthen railroad merger review standards and apply Federal antitrust laws to rail carriers and railroad transportation (H.R. 4514), E803 [22MY]

Taxation: reform laws and filing procedures, H1000 [15MR], H1948-H1953 [6AP]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (H.R. 3905), E287 [13MR]

Technology: modify accounting system used in reviewing certain mergers and acquisitions, E343 [16MR]

Telecommunications: assure competition in markets, E114 [10FE]

———promote deployment of advanced services and competition by relieving unnecessary burdens on the two percent local exchange carriers (H.R. 3850), H8682-H8686 [3OC]

———State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (H.R. 2346), H8275-H8277 [27SE], H11848, H11849 [13NO]

Telecommunications Act: anniversary, H226 [8FE], H1001 [15MR], E82 [8FE], E139 [15FE], E203 [1MR]

———impact on women and minorities, E2223 [15DE]

Tobacco products: regulation of tobacco industry to alleviate health risks to children, H1847-H1849 [5AP]

Transportation: prohibit funding for acquisition of diesel buses that do not meet certain emissions levels, H3451-H3454 [19MY]

Trucking industry: support freeze on longer combination vehicles and current Federal limitations on truck size and weight (H. Con. Res. 306), H11592 [30OC]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: extend authority to collect fees, authorize appropriations, and improve administration (H.R. 4788), H9602-H9607 [10OC], E1917 [25OC]

———extend authority to collect fees, authorize appropriations, and improve administration (H.R. 4788), concur with Senate amendment (H. Res. 632), H10003-H10005 [17OC]

Western States: management of Federal lands relative to multiple use and wilderness area designations, H909-H916 [9MR], H2200-H2205 [12AP], H2757-H2763 [9MY]

———treatment of Federal lands management and water conservation issues compared to Eastern States, H4114 [8JN], H8786 [4OC]

Wyoming: ensure enforcement of mining laws on certain land conveyed by the BLM (S. 1030), H10492, H10493 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions, S2714 [13AP], S2832-S2835 [25AP]

Agriculture: enhance dairy markets through dairy product mandatory reporting (S. 2773), S6107 [29JN], S10952, S10953 [25OC]

———permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (S. 3108), S9267 [26SE]

———provide tax and regulatory relief for farmers and improve competitiveness of U.S. commodities and products in global markets (S. 2894), S7244 [19JY], S7822 [27JY]

———review agribusiness mergers, enhance competition, and protect family farms, ranches, and rural communities from unfair or deceptive agribusiness practices (S. 2744), S5271 [15JN], S11385 [31OC]

Alcoholic beverages: enforcement of State laws in Federal court relative to interstate transportation of liquor, S10182, S10196-S10199, S10212-S10215 [11OC]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: funding, S7095, S7096 [18JY], S10680 [18OC]

Amtrak: funding, S1257, S1258, S1262 [8MR], S11868 [15DE]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act: reauthorize, S10552-S10555 [13OC]

Aviation: establish national policy of fair treatment for airline passengers (S. 2891), S7243 [19JY]

———mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (S. 2440), S2520 [11AP], S2759 [13AP], S8090 [6SE], S9770-S9772 [3OC], S11007-S11009 [25OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 833), S255-S257 [2FE], S3934-S3937 [15MY], S3965-S3970 [16MY], S4338 [24MY], S5383-S5389 [20JN], S6249 [30JN], S7383 [20JY]

———amend laws (H.R. 833), insert S. 625 language in lieu, S255 [2FE]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), conference report, S10345 [12OC], S10770, S10771-S10775 [19OC], S11205, S11206 [27OC], S11342 [29OC], S11368, S11378-S11381 [30OC], S11385-S11401, S11404-S11413, S11436-S11442 [31OC], S11446-S11450, S11461-S11466, S11485 [1NO], S11506 [2NO], S11552-S11554 [5DE], S11622-S11642, S11656-S11658, S11660 [6DE], S11683-S11730 [7DE]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), conference report—motion to proceed, S10769 [19OC]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11550, S11558 [5DE]

———amend laws (H.R. 2415), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S10769 [19OC]

———amend laws (S. 625), S11 [24JA], S49-S58-S63, S72-S74 [26JA], S135-S137, S140-S144 [31JA], S167-S188, S190-S197, S200-S202 [1FE], S225-S257 [2FE], S373 [7FE], S1553, S1554, S1555 [22MR]

———amend laws (S. 625), unanimous-consent agreement, S11, S44 [24JA]

———amend laws (S. 3046), S8611 [15SE]

———automatic stays relative to tenant evictions after the filing of a bankruptcy petition, S136 [31JA], S237, S239, S243, S244, S248 [2FE], S11439 [31OC]

———disallow claims of certain insured depository institutions, S57 [26JA], S168-S178 [1FE]

———discourage predatory lending practices, S53-S55 [26JA], S10771-S10775 [19OC], S11446-S11450 [1NO], S11626-S11629 [6DE], S11686 [7DE]

———establish needs-based filing system relative to income levels, S135 [31JA]

———exclusion of pawned tangible personal property, S51, S53 [26JA]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers, S6249 [30JN], S10775 [19OC], S11632 [6DE], S11688, S11727 [7DE]

———prohibit coercive debt collection practices, S57 [26JA], S168-S178, S190 [1FE]

———prohibition on conversion of non-exempt assets into exempt homestead property and preservation of States' rights to set homestead exemptions, S11439 [31OC], S11446-S11450, S11463 [1NO]

———regulation of tactics used to encourage reaffirmation agreements, S233-S236 [2FE]

———require debtors to seek help from credit counseling agencies prior to filing for bankruptcy protection, S137 [31JA], S11439 [31OC]

———treatment of child support and alimony payments, S136 [31JA], S11639 [6DE]

———treatment of child support payments, S11437-S11442 [31OC], S11462 [1NO]

Biological weapons: enhance protections (S. 3202), S10421 [12OC]

BLM: strengthen regulations governing hardrock mining on certain lands, S9905, S9906 [5OC], S10239 [11OC]

Business and industry: oppose the proposed merger of United Airlines, Inc., and US Airways, Inc., relative to public interest, public convenience, and necessity policies (S. Res. 344), S7692-S7694 [26JY], S9597 [2OC]

Carthage, TN: compliance of zinc mine with environmental regulations, S7487 [24JY]

CERCLA: clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (S. 1528), S76 [26JA]

———exempt small businesses from certain liability (S. 2634), S4463 [25MY]

———provide liability relief for small parties, innocent landowners, and prospective purchasers (H.R. 2940), S7688 [26JY]

Children and youth: improve health and safety of children receiving child care outside the home (S. 2236), S1408-S1411 [9MR]

Clean Air Act: phase out the use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in fuels or fuel additives and promote the use of renewable fuels (S. 2971), S7884 [27JY]

———reduce acid deposition (S. 172), S9934 [5OC]

———require continued submission of certain environmental reports (S. 1731), S1751 [27MR]

Commission on Government Restructuring and Reform: establish (S. 2306), S1817-S1822 [28MR]

Commodity Exchange Act: reauthorize and amend to promote legal certainty, enhance competition, and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-counter derivatives, S11878 [15DE]

Computers: encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), S1831 [28MR], S1843-S1846 [29MR]

———encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), appointment of conferees—unanimous-consent request, S1206-S1209 [7MR]

———encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), conference report, S5176, S5215-S5231 [15JN], S5281-S5290 [16JN], S5552 [21JN]

———encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S5182 [15JN]

———encourage expansion of electronic commerce (S. 761), unanimous-consent request, S1663 [23MR]

———ensure consumer access to electronic records dealing with the consent granted through an electronic signature, S5228 [15JN], S5282-S5290 [16JN]

Congress: require approval of certain proposed rules of Federal agencies (S. 2670), S4566 [6JN], S5323-S5325 [19JN]

Contracts: review and limit the issuance of certain regulations relative to Federal contractors (S. 2986), S7899 [27JY]

Copyright laws: technical corrections (H.R. 5107), S9844 [4OC], S10498, S10499 [12OC]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (S. 2927), S7667 [26JY]

Costs and benefits: accounting (S. 59), S11873 [15DE]

Courts: awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (S. 2907), S7451-S7453 [21JY]

———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (S. 1769), House amendment, S2813, S2814 [13AP]

———waive Federal preemption of State laws in cases awarding punitive damages against moving companies engaging in unfair practices in processing of property claims (S. 2369), S2347 [6AP]

CPSC: confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (S. 2810), S6025 [28JN], S6113 [29JN]

Credit: prohibit distribution of negotiable checks or instruments in consumer solicitations (H.R. 2351), S2115 [4AP]

———protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices, S53-S55 [26JA], S168-S178, S190 [1FE]

Credit cards: consumer protections, S253 [2FE], S10771, S10773, S10774 [19OC], S11446-S11450 [1NO], S11626-S11629, S11634 [6DE], S11726-S11730 [7DE]

Customs Service: reliquidate certain conveyor chain imports at the antidumping duty cash deposit rate at the time of entry, S11880 [15DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority to establish performance standards for the reduction of microbiological pathogens in meat and poultry, S7218 [19JY], S7303-S7308, S7331-S7334 [20JY]

———clarify authority to establish performance standards for the reduction of microbiological pathogens in meat and poultry (S. 2760), S5556 [21JN]

———reauthorize authority to pay costs associated with removal of commodities that pose a health or safety risk and adjust certain child nutrition programs (S. 3230), S10946, S10947 [24OC]

———require review of agribusiness mergers and acquisitions and allow imposition of conditions relative to anticompetitive practices (S. 2252), S1463 [20MR]

———terminate Federal milk marketing orders, S316 [3FE]

Dept. of Defense: matching of disbursements to particular obligations, S4811 [8JN], S4915, S4916 [9JN]

———policy and guidelines on personnel activities in Colombia relative to anti-drug efforts, S5613, S5614 [22JN]

———restrict the sale or other transfer of armor piercing ammunition, S7441 [21JY]

Dept. of HHS: suicide hotline and crisis center certification programs funding, S5971-S5977 [28JN]

Dept. of HUD: establish consensus committee for development, revision, and interpretation of safety standards for manufactured home construction (S. 1452), S3559 [4MY]

Dept. of Justice: create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens, S9125-S9127 [25SE], S9220-S9229 [26SE], S9344, S9348 [27SE], S10652 [18OC]

———create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens (S. 2407), S2619 [12AP]

———decision on defense of the voluntary confessions law, S760 [24FE]

———establish standards for interstate transportation of prisoners by private companies, S5094-S5096 [14JN]

———establish standards for interstate transportation of prisoners by private companies (S. 1898), S1853 [29MR], S4523 [6JN], S11011, S11012 [25OC]

Dept. of the Interior: extend moratorium on implementation of certain Indian gaming regulations or tribal-State gambling compacts, S6530-S6536 [12JY]

———National Park Service snowmobile regulations, S3499 [4MY], S3854-S3856 [10MY], S7096-S7099 [18JY], S10137 [10OC]

———National Park Service snowmobile use study funding, S6322 [10JY], S7016-S7024 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule relative to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers, S5191, S5193-S5196 [15JN], S5357 [19JN], S7824 [27JY], S11559 [5DE]

———prohibit action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule relative to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers (S. 2716), S5028 [13JN]

———review certain airline customer service practices and make recommendations for reform, S5179 [15JN]

Drugs: allow importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale, S7142 [18JY], S7194-S7216 [19JY], S7377 [20JY]

———allow importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use, S9029 [22SE], S9255, S9258 [26SE], S10523 [13OC], S10669, S10675-S10678, S10681-S10688, S10691-S10698, S10732 [18OC]

———allow importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (S. 2520), S3693-S3695 [9MY]

———registration requirements for practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment, S9111-S9115 [22SE], S11892, S11893 [15DE]

Ecology and environment: increase civil penalties on entities that have previously violated environmental laws or in cases of catastrophic events (S. 2934), S7674 [26JY]

Education: use of Federal block grants to States in education funding, S594-S596 [10FE], S976-S979 [29FE], S1588 [22MR], S10749 [19OC]

Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act: allow State participation in activities (S. 271), S853-S855 [28FE]

Electric power: promote reliability of the bulk-power system (S. 2071), S628 [10FE], S6293-S6295 [30JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: ensure accountability in programs for disadvantaged students and assistance for failing schools, S5853-S5858, S5862 [27JN]

———preserve State accountability for performance goals, S3287-S3292, S3319 [3MY], S3643, S3644 [9MY]

EPA: consider risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses relative to establishment of new or revised clean air standards (S. 2362), S2236 [5AP]

———enforcement of Federal regulations, S10703-S10705 [18OC]

———establish integrated environmental reporting system (S. 2800), S5906 [27JN]

———establish Project SEARCH (special environmental assistance for the regulation of communities and habitat) to provide grants to assist small communities in meeting certain regulations (S. 2296), S1747 [27MR]

———postpone implementation of air quality standards until issuance of Supreme Court decision, S10311, S10312 [12OC]

———prohibit designation of nonattainment areas relative to air quality standards under the Clean Air Act, S10296-S10302, S10305, S10306, S10309, S10314 [12OC], S10585 [13OC]

———repeal rule on water quality standards total maximum daily load program (S.J. Res. 50), S7076 [17JY]

———water quality standards total maximum daily load program funding, S6233, S6236, S6243 [30JN]

Epstein, Lois: nomination to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, S10787 [19OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify treatment of stock options (S. 2323), S1906-S1908, S1924 [29MR], S2575-S2586 [12AP]

———clarify treatment of stock options (S. 2323), unanimous-consent agreement, S2565, S2568 [12AP]

———prohibit retaliation and confidentiality policies relative to employee wage disclosures (S. 2966), S7862 [27JY]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare, improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support, and promote marriage (S. 3189), S10257-S10260 [11OC]

———permit States with proven cost-effective and efficient child support collection systems to continue operation (S. 2349), S2114 [4AP]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in academic school activities or literacy training (S. 1304), S505-S507 [8FE]

FCC: allow the operation of low-power FM radio stations that do not interfere with the transmissions of full-power stations, S11100 [26OC], S11233 [27OC]

———allow the operation of low-power FM radio stations that do not interfere with the transmissions of full-power stations (S. 2518), S3615 [8MY]

———allow the operation of low-power FM radio stations that do not interfere with the transmissions of full-power stations (S. 2989), S7905, S7906 [27JY]

———allow the operation of low-power FM radio stations that do not interfere with the transmissions of full-power stations (S. 3020), S8209 [7SE]

———clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), S7952 [27JY]

———clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (H.R. 4201), unanimous-consent request, S10526 [13OC]

———follow normal rulemaking procedures in establishing additional requirements for noncommercial educational television broadcasters (S. 2215), S1318 [8MR]

———prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations (S. 2068), S626 [10FE]

———regulation of pay phones, S7650 [26JY]

FDA: food safety initiative activities funding, S7368, S7375 [20JY]

———grant authority to regulate tobacco, S2411 [7AP]

———grant authority to regulate tobacco (S. 2333), S1990-S1993 [30MR]

———grant authority to regulate tobacco (S. 2379), S2350, S2351 [6AP]

———grant authority to regulate tobacco (S. 2566), S4016-S4018 [16MY]

———grant authority to regulate tobacco (S. 2568), S4018 [16MY]

———Office of Generic Drugs funding, S7329, S7330, S7376 [20JY]

Federal agencies: allow congressional analysis of Government regulations prior to implementation of rules and regualtions, S841 [28FE]

Federal employees: workforce and enforcement expenses, S10703-S10705 [18OC]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: study by Safety Research Center, Bethesda, MD, and Stanford University Sleep Research Center on the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers, S11559 [5DE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: require continued submission of certain environmental reports (S. 1730), S1751 [27MR]

FEMA: role in wetland permit programs, S10310 [12OC]

FERC: extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alabama (S. 1836), S2810 [13AP]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Pennsylvania (S. 2499), S3328 [3MY], S9980 [5OC]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of hydroelectric projects in West Virginia (S. 2942), S9984 [5OC]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of the Arrowrock Dam Hydroelectric Project in Idaho (S. 1236), S10003 [5OC]

———extension of deadline for commencement of construction of the Arrowrock Dam Hydroelectric Project in Idaho (S. 1236), unanimous-consent agreement, S10003 [5OC]

———hydroelectric projects licensing reform, S10761 [19OC]

Firearms: enhance enforcement and increase prosecutions relative to current laws and regulations, S3993, S3999 [16MY], S4037-S4041, S4043, S4044, S4047-S4051, S4057, S4060-S4062 [17MY]

———enhance the enforcement of gun dealer laws (S. 2310), S1884 [29MR]

———enhance the enforcement of gun violence laws (S. 2338), S1996 [30MR]

———gun control, S349-S355 [7FE], S555 [9FE], S606 [10FE], S748 [23FE], S925 [29FE], S1003, S1018 [1MR], S1644 [23MR], S1978 [30MR], S2290-S2294, S2304-S2313, S2320, S2332, S2334 [6AP], S2483-S2487 [11AP], S2838-S2840 [25AP], S2890 [26AP], S3502 [4MY], S4184 [18MY], S4231 [22MY], S4253 [23MY], S4338 [24MY], S4407 [25MY], S4510-S4514, S4521-S4523 [6JN], S4662 [7JN], S4814 [8JN], S4918 [9JN], S4938 [12JN], S5020 [13JN], S5086, S5101 [14JN], S5231 [15JN], S5298 [16JN], S5316, S5317 [19JN], S5452 [20JN], S5550 [21JN], S5652, S5653 [22JN], S5730 [23JN], S5780 [26JN], S5852, S5877 [27JN], S6006 [28JN], S6105, S6106 [29JN], S6342 [10JY], S6463 [11JY], S6567 [12JY], S6670, S6673 [13JY], S6828 [14JY], S7065 [17JY], S7150 [18JY], S7223 [19JY], S7384 [20JY], S7470 [24JY], S7515, S7537 [25JY], S7596, S7648 [26JY], S7814, S7821 [27JY], S7993 [5SE], S8091 [6SE], S8189 [7SE], S8287 [8SE], S8339 [11SE], S8406 [12SE], S8494 [13SE], S8570, S8574 [14SE], S8634 [15SE], S8751 [19SE], S8812 [20SE], S8936 [21SE], S9127 [25SE], S9259 [26SE], S9379 [27SE], S9458, S9459 [28SE], S9596 [2OC], S9688 [3OC], S9846 [4OC], S9937 [5OC], S10073 [6OC], S10149 [10OC], S10241 [11OC], S10402 [12OC], S10586 [13OC], S10615 [17OC], S10703 [18OC], S10792 [19OC], S10911 [24OC], S10986, S10988 [25OC], S11123 [26OC], S11243 [27OC], S11365, S11368 [30OC], S11421 [31OC], S11481 [1NO], S11528 [14NO], S11561 [5DE], S11621 [6DE], S11736 [7DE], S11780 [14DE], S11892 [15DE]

———implement a system of licensing purchasers and a record of sale system (S. 2525), S3695 [9MY]

———lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, S349-S355 [7FE]

———licensing and registration policies, S352-S355 [7FE]

———mandatory registration of handguns (S. 2099), S812 [24FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers and protect gun owner privacy and ownership rights (S. 2270), S1598-S1601 [22MR]

———reduce violence in schools, S925 [29FE], S1083-S1085, S1087, S1101 [2MR], S1383 [9MR], S4918 [9JN], S10586 [13OC]

———regulation of dealers (S. 1306), S78 [26JA]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows, S555 [9FE], S1376-S1378 [9MR], S1478 [21MR], S1644 [23MR], S2450 [10AP], S2891 [26AP], S3861 [11MY], S3963 [16MY], S4048, S4053, S4054, S4056 [17MY], S4813 [8JN], S6670 [13JY]

———regulation of transfers at guno shows, S2329 [6AP]

Food: improve safety of imported foods (S. 2692), S4685, S4689 [7JN]

———inspection of meat and poultry products by meat processing company employees instead of Dept. of Agriculture inspectors, S3045 [1MY]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (S. 2080), S683-S685 [22FE]

Food industry: require FDA premarket review and oversight of all genetically engineered foods (S. 3184), S10253 [11OC]

———safety of genetically engineered foods (S. 2315), S1894 [29MR]

Foreign trade: require disclosure of source of gem-quality diamonds and gem-quality diamond products imported into the U.S., S4165 [18MY]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 4868), S10556-S10583 [13OC], S11155-S11180 [26OC]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 4868), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 152), S10583 [13OC]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 4868), unanimous-consent request, S9824 [4OC]

Forest Service: proposed road management and transportation system rules relative to roadless areas protection, S6506-S6514, S6537 [12JY], S7151 [18JY]

FTC: authorizing appropriations (S. 1687), S10159 [10OC]

GAO: require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (S. 1198), S3782 [9MY], S9843 [4OC]

Government: authorize the consolidation of certain financial and performance management reports required of Federal agencies (S. 2712), S7297 [19JY]

———require report by agencies on activities to monitor or collect information from visitors to Federal Internet sites, S11868 [15DE]

GSA: improve oversight of public building purchasing, leasing, and refurbishing practices, S10734 [18OC]

Health: revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (H.R. 2418), S2228 [5AP]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (S. 2366), S2786 [13AP]

———revise and extend organ procurement and transplantation programs (S. 2398), S2535-S2537 [11AP]

Health Care Financing Administration: consider the impact of implementing new reimbursement rules on existing emergency medical services systems (S. Res. 302), S3333 [3MY]

———reform the regulatory processes used to administer the Medicare program, S8808 [20SE], S8875, S8876 [21SE]

———reform the regulatory processes used to administer the Medicare program (S. 2999), S8093-S8097 [6SE]

———revise performance standards and certification process for organ procurement organizations (S. 2235), S1407 [9MR]

———revise performance standards and certification process for organ procurement organizations (S. 2625), S4389 [24MY], S4718 [7JN]

Immigration: extend status adjustment filing deadlines for certain Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Haitian nationals (S. 2058), S617 [10FE], S1973 [30MR]

———improve procedures for the adjustment of status of aliens and reduce the backlog of family-sponsored aliens (S. 2668), S4481-S4487 [25MY]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: amend (S. 2920), S7552 [25JY]

INS: reduce backlog in processing of benefit applications and improve infrastructure necessary for effective provision of immigration services (S. 2586), S4191 [18MY]

Insurance: coverage of infertility treatment (S. 2160), S1122 [2MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit States from imposing restrictions on interstate limousine services (S. 2325), S1910 [29MR]

IRS: enforcement of child support obligations and repeal of provisions on State enforcement requirements (S. 2288), S1680 [23MR]

Law enforcement: limit access to body armor by violent felons and facilitate the donation of Federal surplus body armor to State and local law enforcement agencies (S. 783), S11013, S11014 [25OC]

Lobbyists: money spent to influence legislation relative to storage of spent nuclear fuel pending completion of the nuclear waste repository, S534 [9FE]

Lyons, James: revocation of certain authorities as Under Sec. of Agriculture for Natural Resources, S11115 [26OC]

Medicaid: implement regulations clarifying allowable costs for school-based health services provided to children with disabilities (S. 3088), S8952 [21SE]

———make drug pricing information available to the public (S. 2963), S7855-S7858 [27JY]

Medicare: improve the manner in which new medical technologies are made available to beneficiaries, S11861-S11863 [15DE]

———improve the manner in which new medical technologies are made available to beneficiaries (S. 3082), S8858 [20SE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, S9839 [4OC]

Microsoft Corp.: appeals court process relative to application of antitrust laws, S9255 [26SE]

———application of antitrust laws, S325 [3FE], S605 [10FE]

———impact of Dept. of Justice antitrust suit on consumers and the economy, S6247 [30JN], S8565 [14SE]

———proposed remedies submitted by the Dept. of Justice and several States relative to antitrust suit, S3553-S3555 [4MY]

Mining and mineral resources: increase the maximum acreage of Federal leases for sodium that may be held by an entity in any one State (H.R. 3063), S2811 [13AP]

Motor vehicles: average fuel economy standards for automobiles, S5093, S5096 [14JN], S5197-S5215 [15JN]

———average fuel economy standards for sport utility vehicles and other light trucks, S5193, S5194, S5197-S5215 [15JN], S6626 [13JY], S7793 [27JY]

———improve energy efficiency standards for automobiles and small trucks, S1621, S1622 [23MR]

———improve safety of car seats for children (S. 2070), S626 [10FE], S10614 [17OC]

National Nuclear Security Administration: application of environmental protection, safety, and health regulations (S. 2597), S4202 [18MY]

Native Americans: enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (H.R. 1167), S7715 [26JY]

———enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (H.R. 1167), insert S. 979 language in lieu, S2138 [4AP]

———enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities (S. 979), S2131-S2138 [4AP]

———establish a streamlined process to enable the Navajo Nation to lease certain trust lands (S. 2665), S4478-S4479 [25MY]

———implementation of tribal self-governance regulations, S7536 [25JY]

New Orleans, LA: condemn shooting at Carter C. Woodson Middle School, S9458 [28SE]

NRA: comments by executive vice president Wayne LaPierre on President Clinton's stance on gun control legislation, S1586 [22MR]

NRC: extend authority to collect fees (S. 1627), S2811-S2813 [13AP]

Nuclear energy: renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents and allow the Dept. of Energy to impose civil penalties on nonprofit contractors (S. 2162), S1115 [2MR]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: anniversary, S3181 [1MY]

OSHA: implementation of ergonomic regulations, S3181 [1MY], S5591-S5603, S5606-S5609, S5629-S5636, S5640-S5646 [22JN], S6212 [30JN], S11436 [31OC], S11486 [1NO], S11515 [14NO], S11549 [5DE], S11869 [15DE]

———issue regulations to eliminate or minimize the significant risk of needlestick injury to health care workers, S5782 [26JN], S5831, S5832 [27JN]

Patent, copyright, and trademark laws: enhance relative to intellectual property and the internet, S10986 [25OC]

Pensions: protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, S2415 [7AP], S2610 [12AP]

Petroleum: allow State regulation of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), increase production and use of renewable fuels, and provide EPA funds to States for leaking underground storage tanks (S. 2503), S3514-S3519 [4MY]

———impact of EPA implementation of reformulated gasoline regulations on gasoline prices, S7145-S7149 [18JY]

———prohibit use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), provide flexibility within the EPA's oxygenate requirements, and promote the use of renewable ethanol (S. 2546), S3919-S3921 [11MY]

———rulemaking relative to valuation of crude oil for royalty purposes, S9379 [27SE]

Pipelines: regulatory requirements for exposed pipes on bridges, S8235, S8236 [7SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: use of executive orders and other unilateral decision-making processes, S841 [28FE]

Privacy: disclose the collection of information through computer software (S. 3180), S10089 [6OC]

———enhance and protect privacy of computer users (S. 3083), S8858 [20SE]

———protect consumer privacy on the Internet, S10963 [25OC]

———protect consumer privacy on the Internet (S. 2928), S7668-S7672 [26JY]

———protect consumer privacy (S. 2606), S4299-S4311 [23MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services, S794 [24FE], S4254 [23MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (S. 2063), S713 [23FE]

———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (S. 2326), S1911 [29MR]

Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (H.R. 4281), S11648, S11649 [6DE]

———promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (S. 1495), S10893 [23OC]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: standardize physical examinations for boxers and require periodic brain CAT scans to obtain a boxing license (S. 143), S2342 [6AP]

Public lands: require multilateral assessment of land management issues, S130 [31JA]

Public utilities: facilitate competition in electric power industry (S. 2967), S7863, S7864 [27JY]

———facilitate transition to more reliability, competition and efficiency in electric power industry (S. 2098), S809-S812 [24FE], S6294 [30JN]

———provide for competition in electric power industry, S11470 [1NO]

———provide for competition in electric power industry and authorize States to recover transition costs (S. 2886), S7145 [18JY], S7173 [19JY]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (S. 2183), S1185 [6MR]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information, S9935 [5OC]

———enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (S. 621), S9886-S9892 [5OC]

———maintain regulatory system, S10403 [12OC]

Regulatory Flexibility Act: anniversary, S8751 [19SE]

Regulatory process: reform (S. 746), S3783 [9MY]

SEC: require corporations to disclose foreign investment information, S8396 [12SE], S8539-S8544 [14SE]

Ships and vessels: reinstate authority of States to adopt additional regulations on operation, maintenance, equipping, personnel qualification, or manning of oil tankers (S. 2506), S3520 [4MY]

Springfield, IL: require application of Federal competitive bid laws for construction of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, S9800-S9808, S9812, S9814, S9818-S9820, S9827-S9829, S9869-S9873 [4OC], S9896-S9898 [5OC]

States: increase funding for nonpoint source pollution control programs (S. 2417), S2729-S2732 [13AP], S10156 [10OC]

Supreme Court: consideration of case on partial-birth abortions, S2714 [13AP]

———judicial activism relative to decisions on Federal authority over States and extension of power to include deciding appropriateness of legislation in addition to constitutionality, S7597-S7603 [26JY], S7758-S7763 [27JY]

Surface Transportation Board: development of new standards for rail mergers, S7066 [17JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for long-term care, S6660-S6662 [13JY]

———reform laws and filing procedures, S2081-S2083 [4AP], S2700, S2706 [13AP]

———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (S. 2721), S5029 [13JN]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (S. 2874), S6843 [14JY]

Telecommunications: acquisition of U.S. companies by foreign firms, S7427-S7429 [21JY]

———prohibit regulatory impediments to fulfilling the support mandates of the statutory policy of universal service (S. 2476), S3023 [27AP]

———promote deployment of advanced services and competition by relieving unnecessary burdens on the two percent local exchange carriers (S. 2572), S10242 [11OC]

———State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (H.R. 2346), S11427 [31OC]

———State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment (S. 2767), S5664-S5666 [22JN]

Telecommunications Act: anniversary, S967 [29FE]

Tobacco products: combat smuggling of tobacco products into the U.S. (S. 2493), S3258 [2MY]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: extend authority to collect fees, authorize appropriations, and improve administration (H.R. 4788), S10491 [12OC], S10944-S10946 [24OC]

———extend authority to collect fees, authorize appropriations, and improve administration (S. 2737), S5262 [15JN]

Veterans: clarify and improve veterans' claims and appellate procedures (S. 1810), S2434 [7AP], S9003-S9009 [21SE]

Western States: management of Federal lands relative to multiple use and wilderness area designations, S5771-S5773 [26JN]

Reports

Conditioning Debt Relief on Adjustment—Creating the Conditions for More Indebtedness: Development Group for Alternative Policies (organization), H6640 [20JY]

Economic Effects of Replacing Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) With Ethanol: Dept. of Agriculture, H1275-H1277 [22MR]

Environmental Consequences of the IMF's Lending Policies: Friends of the Earth (organization), H6641 [20JY]

Ethanol Use in Gasoline: Sarah R. Armstrong, Cambridge Environmental, Inc., H1278-H1280 [22MR]

Growth, Open Space and Wilderness—Colorado Opinion Research Shows Support for Wilderness Declines as Public Learns More About Restrictions: Philip M. Burgess and Kara Steele, Center for the New West, H915 [9MR]

On the Wrong Track—A Summary Assessment of IMF Interventions in Selected Countries: Preamble Center (organization), H6639 [20JY]

Prescription Drugs with Foreign Labels, H9674 [11OC]

Reports filed

Airport Security Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2440) (S. Rept. 106-388), S8019 [5SE]

America's Private Investment Companies Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2764) (H. Rept. 106-638), H3648 [23MY]

Analyze Potential Impacts of Rules Proposed by Certain Agencies on Small Businesses: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 1882) (H. Rept. 106-643), H3867 [25MY]

Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4408) (H. Rept. 106-698), H5168 [26JN]

Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2415) (H. Rept. 106-970), H9766 [11OC]

Body Armor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 783), S7838 [27JY]

Child Support Distribution Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4678) (H. Rept. 106-793), H7092 [26JY]

Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 876) (S. Rept. 106-509), S11131 [26OC]

Commodity Futures Modernization Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4541) (H. Rept. 106-711), H5654 [29JN]

———Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4541) (H. Rept. 106-711), H7279 [6SE], H10472 [19OC]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4541) (H. Rept. 106-711), H7279 [6SE]

Competitive Market Supervision Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2107) (S. Rept. 106-360), S7542 [25JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2415, Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 624) (H. Rept. 106-971), H9766 [11OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 761, Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 523) (H. Rept. 106-670), H4219 [12JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1304, Quality Health-Care Coalition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 106-709), H5435 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2372, Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 441) (H. Rept. 106-525), H1075 [15MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2418, Organ Procurement and Transplantation Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 454) (H. Rept. 106-557), H1674 [3AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3439, Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 106-575), H2237 [12AP]

Consideration of H.R. 3660, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 106-559), H1762 [4AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4201, Noncommercial Broadcasting Freedom of Expression Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 527) (H. Rept. 106-681), H4674 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4678, Child Support Distribution Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 106-798), H7205 [27JY]

Consideration of H.R. 4945, Small Business Competition Preservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 582) (H. Rept. 106-867), H7870 [19SE]

Copyright Technical Corrections Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5106) (H. Rept. 106-860), H7722 [18SE]

Day Trading—Case Studies and Conclusions: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Rept. 106-364), S7837 [27JY]

Decrease the Requisite Blood Quantum Required for Membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1460) (S. Rept. 106-464), S9604 [2OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1460) (H. Rept. 106-830), H7364 [7SE]

Dept. of Energy Authorities Through the Assistant Sec. of Energy for Environment, Safety, and Health on Indemnification and Liability Dealing With Nuclear Incidents: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 4446) (H. Rept. 106-694), H6776 [24JY]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4446) (H. Rept. 106-694), H5083 [23JN]

Dept. of Energy Termination of the Exemption of Nonprofit Institutions From Civil Penalties for Violations of Nuclear Safety Requirements: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 3383) (H. Rept. 106-695), H6776 [24JY]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3383) (H. Rept. 106-695), H5083 [23JN]

Electric Reliability 2000 Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2071) (S. Rept. 106-324), S5883 [27JN], S6013 [28JN]

Electronic Commerce Technology Promotion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1912) (S. Rept. 106-349), S7229 [19JY]

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act: Committee of Conference (S. 761) (H. Rept. 106-661), H4119 [8JN]

EPA Reinstatement of Transportation Conformity Regulations: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1053) (S. Rept. 106-228), S285 [2FE]

Fairness in Securities Transactions Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2441) (H. Rept. 106-1034), H12534 [2JA]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Alabama: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3852) (H. Rept. 106-629), H3473 [19MY]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1836) (S. Rept. 106-265), S2615 [12AP]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in Pennsylvania: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2499) (S. Rept. 106-381), S8019 [5SE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project in West Virginia: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2942) (S. Rept. 106-430), S9464 [28SE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of the Arrowrock Dam Hydroelectric Project in Idaho: Committee on Commerce (House) (S. 1236) (H. Rept. 106-630), H3473 [19MY]

FTC Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1687) (S. Rept. 106-385), S8019 [5SE]

Grain Standards and Warehouse Improvement Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3001) (S. Rept. 106-391), S8019 [5SE]

Immigration Status Adjustment Filing Deadlines Extension for Certain Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Haitian Nationals: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2058), S2726 [13AP]

Improving Counterintelligence Capabilities at the Dept. of Energy and the Los Alamos, Sandia, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 106-687), H4816 [21JN]

Independent Telecommunications Consumer Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3850) (H. Rept. 106-926), H8735 [3OC]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Improvement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2920) (S. Rept. 106-498), S10252 [11OC]

Indian Tribal Economic Development and Contract Encouragement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 613) (H. Rept. 106-501), H571 [29FE]

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3125) (H. Rept. 106-655), H4035 [7JN]

Interstate Transportation of Dangerous Criminals Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1898), S9464 [28SE]

Landowners Equal Treatment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1142) (H. Rept. 106-1011), H11206 [26OC]

Making the Federal Government Accountable—Enforcing the Mandate for Effective Financial Management: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 106-802), H7205 [27JY]

Manufactured Housing Improvement Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1452) (S. Rept. 106-274), S2726 [13AP]

Maximum Acreage Increase of Federal Leases for Sodium That May Be Held by an Entity in Any One State: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3063) (S. Rept. 106-270), S2616 [12AP]

Mining Laws Enforcement on Certain Land Conveyed by the BLM in Wyoming: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1030) (H. Rept. 106-898), H8199 [26SE]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 4868), S9381 [27SE]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 4868) (S. Rept. 106-503), S10411 [12OC]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4868) (H. Rept. 106-789), H7001 [25JY]

National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4946) (H. Rept. 106-881), H7990 [21SE]

National Uniformity for Food Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1155) (S. Rept. 106-504), S10619 [17OC]

Navajo Nation Trust Land Leasing Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2665) (S. Rept. 106-511), S11423 [31OC]

Nomination of Bradley A. Smith to the FEC: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S1315 [8MR]

Nomination of Carol J. Carmody to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2726 [13AP]

Nomination of Danny Lee McDonald to the FEC: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S1315 [8MR]

Nomination of Debbie D. Branson to the Federal Aviation Management Advisory Council: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S7392 [20JY]

Nomination of Edward McGaffigan, Jr., to the NRC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2727 [13AP]

Nomination of John Goglia to the NTSB: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2726 [13AP]

Nomination of Thomas A. Fry III To Be Director of the BLM: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2233 [5AP]

Non-Binding Legal Effect of Agency Guidance Documents: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 106-1009), H11206 [26OC]

Noncommercial Broadcasting Freedom of Expression Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4201) (H. Rept. 106-662), H4173 [9JN]

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Programs Revision and Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2366), S2726 [13AP]

Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4870) (H. Rept. 106-853), H7650 [14SE]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2372) (H. Rept. 106-518), H930 [13MR]

Prohibit Interstate Movement of Live Birds, for the Purpose of Fighting, to States in Which Animal Fighting Is Lawful: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 345) (S. Rept. 106-297), S4102 [17MY]

Prohibit States From Imposing Restrictions on Interstate Limousine Services: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1689) (H. Rept. 106-1003), H10907 [25OC]

Promote New and Revised Toxicological Tests That Protect Human, Animal, and Environmental Health While Reducing Need for Animal Testing: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 4281) (H. Rept. 106-908), H9907 [16OC]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1495) (S. Rept. 106-496), S10252 [11OC]

Quality Health-Care Coalition Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1304) (H. Rept. 106-625), H3412 [18MY]

Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3439) (H. Rept. 106-567), H2012 [10AP]

Reports Consolidation Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2712) (S. Rept. 106-337), S6473 [11JY]

Safety of Children Placed in Child Care Centers in Federal Facilities: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4519) (H. Rept. 106-869), H7870 [19SE]

Small Business Competition Preservation Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 4945) (H. Rept. 106-858), H7722 [18SE]

State and Local Government Regulation of Citizens Band Radio Equipment: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2346) (H. Rept. 106-883), H7996 [22SE]

Technology Worker Temporary Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4227) (H. Rept. 106-692), H5083 [23JN]

Transportation and Infrastructure Reports Restoration Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4052) (H. Rept. 106-555), H1673 [3AP]

Truth in Regulating Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4744) (H. Rept. 106-772), H6717 [20JY]

Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 577), S1117 [2MR]

Unsolicited Electronic Mail Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 106-700), H5168 [26JN]

Vaccine Injury Compensation Program—Addressing Needs and Improving Practices: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 106-977), H9899 [12OC]

Veterans Claims and Appeals Procedures Clarification and Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1810) (S. Rept. 106-397), S8103 [6SE]

Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3767) (H. Rept. 106-564), H1956 [6AP]

Wireless Telecommunications Sourcing and Privacy Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 106-725), H5842 [11JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 106-726), H5842 [11JY]

Work Made for Hire and Copyright Corrections Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5107) (H. Rept. 106-861), H7722 [18SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Immigration Amnesty: AFL-CIO, H5148 [26JN]

Statements

Buprenorphine Use in Treating Drug Addiction: Charles O'Brien, S9113 [22SE]

Commodity Futures Modernization Act: Executive Office of the President, H10441 [19OC], E1939 [25OC]

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act: Senators Sarbanes, Hollings, and Wyden, S5229-S5231 [15JN]

Join the Safe Team—The Point of the Lance for a Safer and More Alert America: William C. Dement, Stanford University, S11560 [5DE]

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Programs Revision and Extension: Executive Office of the President, H1688 [4AP]

Registration Requirements for Practitioners Who Dispense Narcotic Drugs for Maintenance or Detoxification Treatments: Representatives Bliley and McCollum, H8259 [27SE]

Worker Economic Opportunity Act: Sponsoring Senators, S2576-S2581 [12AP]

Worker Economic Opportunity Act (S. 2323), H2437-H2443 [3MY]

Summaries

Airport Security Improvement Act (S. 2440), H10525 [23OC]

Clean and Renewable Fuels Act (S. 2971), S7884-S7886 [27JY]

Government for the 21st Century Act (S. 2306), S1820 [28MR]

Grain Standards Improvement Act (S. 2737), S5262 [15JN]

Imported Products Safety Improvement and Disease Prevention Act (S. 2692), S4689 [7JN]

Improve Procedures for the Adjustment of Status of Aliens and Reduce the Backlog of Family-Sponsored Aliens (S. 2668), S4486 [25MY]

Promote Competition Among Wholesale Purchasers and Establish a Commission To Review Large Agriculture Mergers, Concentration, and Market Power (H.R. 4321), E587 [13AP]

Streamlined Environmental Reporting and Pollution Prevention Act (S. 2800), S5910 [27JN]

Surveys

Impacts of IMF Structural Adjustment in Africa—Growth, Social Spending, and Debt Relief: Robert Naiman and Neil Watkins, H6636-H6639 [20JY]

Tables

Prescription drug import provisions in agriculture appropriations legislation, S10525 [13OC]

U.S. bankruptcy filings 1980-1998, S175 [1FE]

Testimonies

Housing-Related Government-Sponsored Enterprises: Franklin D. Raines, Fannie Mae, E738-E740 [17MY], E769-E771 [19MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 427, corrections in enrollment of S. 3186, Bankruptcy Reform Act, H9840 [12OC]

H. Res. 441, consideration of H.R. 2372, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H1083 [16MR]

H. Res. 454, consideration of H.R. 2418, organ procurement and transplantation programs revision and extension, H1683 [4AP]

H. Res. 457, consideration of H.R. 3660, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1771 [5AP]

H. Res. 523, consideration of conference report on S. 761, Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, H4347 [14JN]

H. Res. 527, consideration of H.R. 4201, Noncommercial Broadcasting Freedom of Expression Act, H4682 [20JN]

H. Res. 542, consideration of H.R. 1304, Quality Health-Care Coalition Act, H5617 [29JN]

H. Res. 562, concur with Senate amendment to H.R. 1167, enhance self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities, H6753 [24JY]

H. Res. 566, consideration of H.R. 4678, Child Support Distribution Act, H7294 [7SE]

H. Res. 582, consideration of H.R. 4945, Small Business Competition Preservation Act, H7876 [20SE]

H. Res. 624, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2415, Bankruptcy Reform Act, H9826 [12OC]

H. Res. 632, concur with Senate amendment to H.R. 4788, Grain Standards and Warehouse Improvement Act, H10003 [17OC]

H. Res. 644, concur with Senate amendment to H.R. 4868, Tariff Suspension and Trade Act, H10727-H10752 [24OC]

H.R. 833, Bankruptcy Reform Act, S393-S453 [7FE]

H.R. 1460, decrease the requisite blood quantum required for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe, H7413 [12SE]

H.R. 2346, State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment, H8275 [27SE], H11848 [13NO]

H.R. 2372, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H1097 [16MR]

H.R. 2634, Drug Addiction Treatment Act, H6374 [18JY], H7200 [27JY]

H.R. 3113, Unsolicited Electronic Mail Act, H6369-H6371 [18JY]

H.R. 3125, Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, H6057-H6061 [17JY]

H.R. 3439, Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act, H2310 [13AP]

H.R. 3637, Homeowners Protection Act technical corrections, H3578 [23MY]

H.R. 3660, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1779 [5AP]

H.R. 3834, Homeowners Financing Protection Act, H7745 [19SE]

H.R. 3850, Independent Telecommunications Consumer Enhancement Act, H8682-H8684 [3OC]

H.R. 3852, FERC extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alabama, H3488 [22MY]

H.R. 3904, prevent elimination of certain Government reports, H1634 [3AP]

H.R. 4052, Transportation and Infrastructure Reports Restoration Act, H1640-H1642 [3AP]

H.R. 4147, Stop Material Unsuitable for Teens Act, H8579 [2OC]

H.R. 4201, Noncommercial Broadcasting Freedom of Expression Act, H4684, H4692 [20JN]

H.R. 4281, promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing, H10007 [17OC]

H.R. 4519, safety of children placed in child care centers in Federal facilities, H8072 [26SE]

H.R. 4541, Commodity Futures Modernization Act, H10416-H10440 [19OC]

H.R. 4678, Child Support Distribution Act, H7297-H7309 [7SE]

H.R. 4718, extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers, H5101 [26JN]

H.R. 4788, Grain Standards and Warehouse Improvement Act, H9602-H9605 [10OC]

H.R. 4868, Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act, H6902-H6922 [25JY]

H.R. 4868, Tariff Suspension and Trade Act, S10556-S10582 [13OC], S11155-S11180 [26OC]

H.R. 4870, Intellectual Property Technical Amendments Act, H7762-H7765 [19SE]

H.R. 4924, Truth in Regulating Act, H6851 [25JY]

H.R. 4945, Small Business Competition Preservation Act, H7884 [20SE]

H.R. 4946, National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act, H8081-H8083 [26SE]

H.R. 5106, Copyright Technical Corrections Act, H7770 [19SE]

H.R. 5107, Work Made for Hire and Copyright Corrections Act, H7771 [19SE]

H.R. 5175, Small Business Liability Relief Act, H8123-H8125 [26SE]

H.R. 5540, Chapter 12 Extension and Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, H11701 [31OC]

H.R. 5641, Commission for Comprehensive Review of the FAA Act, E2127 [5DE]

S. 613, Indian Tribal Economic Development and Contract Encouragement Act, H520 [29FE]

S. 614, Indian Tribal Regulatory Reform and Business Development Act, H10508 [23OC]

S. 761, Millennium Digital Commerce Act, H486 [16FE]

S. 783, Body Armor Act, S11014 [25OC]

S. 979, enhance Native American self-governance relative to direct operation, control, and redesign of Indian Health Service activities, S2131-S2137 [4AP]

S. 1030, enforcement of mining laws on certain Wyoming land conveyed by the BLM, H10492 [23OC]

S. 1198, Truth in Regulating Act, S3782, S3784 [9MY], H8706 [3OC]

S. 1236, FERC extension of deadline for commencement of construction of the Arrowrock Dam Hydroelectric Project in Idaho, S10003 [5OC], H3488 [22MY]

S. 1452, Manufactured Housing Improvement Act, S3563-S3567 [4MY], H10655-H10683 [24OC]

S. 1627, NRC Fairness in Funding Act, S2811 [13AP], S2876 [25AP]

S. 1687, FTC appropriations, S10159 [10OC]

S. 1692, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H3829 [25MY]

S. 1730, require continued submission of certain environmental reports under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S1751 [27MR]

S. 1731, require continued submission of certain environmental reports under the Clean Air Act, S1751 [27MR]

S. 1733, Electronic Benefit Transfer Interoperability and Portability Act, H62 [31JA]

S. 1769, reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies, S2813 [13AP]

S. 1810, Veterans Programs Enhancement Act, S9003-S9009 [21SE]

S. 1836, FERC extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Alabama, S2810 [13AP], H3494 [22MY]

S. 1898, Interstate Transportation of Dangerous Criminals Act, S11011 [25OC], H12033 [7DE]

S. 2068, Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act, S626 [10FE]

S. 2070, Child Passenger Protection Act, S627 [10FE]

S. 2071, Electric Reliability 2000 Act, S628-S632 [10FE], S6352-S6356 [10JY]

S. 2080, Genetically Engineered Food Right-To-Know Act, S685 [22FE]

S. 2160, Fair Access to Infertility Treatment and Hope Act, S1122 [2MR]

S. 2235, Organ Procurement Organization Certification Act, S1408 [9MR]

S. 2236, Children's Day Care Health and Safety Improvement Act, S1409 [9MR]

S. 2270, Right To Bear Arms Protection and Privacy Act, S1600 [22MR]

S. 2306, Government for the 21st Century Act, S1818-S1820 [28MR]

S. 2315, Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act, S1894-S1897 [29MR]

S. 2323, Worker Economic Opportunity Act, S1973 [30MR], S2586 [12AP], H2437 [3MY]

S. 2325, Contracted Automobile Regulatory Relief Act, S1910 [29MR]

S. 2326, Wireless Eavesdropping Protection Act, S1911 [29MR]

S. 2333, Tobacco Regulatory Fairness Act, S1991 [30MR]

S. 2362, Air Quality Standard Improvement Act, S2237 [5AP]

S. 2366, organ procurement and transplantation programs revision and extension, S2245-S2248 [5AP]

S. 2369, waive Federal preemption of State laws in court cases awarding punitive damages against moving companies engaging in unfair practices in processing of property claims, S2348 [6AP]

S. 2398, Organ Transplantation Fairness Act, S2537-S2541 [11AP]

S. 2417, Water Pollution Program Enhancements Act, S10156 [10OC]

S. 2440, Airport Security Improvement Act, S9770 [3OC], S11007-S11009 [25OC], H10523-H10525 [23OC]

S. 2493, Tobacco Smuggling Eradication Act, S3258-S3260 [2MY]

S. 2499, FERC extension of deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Pennsylvania, S3328 [3MY], S9980 [5OC]

S. 2503, Renewable Fuels Act, S3515-S3519 [4MY]

S. 2506, reinstate authority of States to adopt additional regulations on operation, maintenance, equipping, personnel qualification, or manning of oil tankers, S3521 [4MY]

S. 2606, Consumer Privacy Protection Act, S4302-S4309 [23MY]

S. 2625, revise performance standards and certification process for organ procurement organizations, S4718 [7JN]

S. 2665, Navajo Nation Trust Land Leasing Act, S4479 [25MY]

S. 2668, improve procedures for the adjustment of status of aliens and reduce the backlog of family-sponsored aliens, S4481-S4486 [25MY]

S. 2692, Imported Products Safety Improvement and Disease Prevention Act, S4686-S4689 [7JN]

S. 2712, Reports Consolidation Act, S7297 [19JY], H11349 [26OC]

S. 2716, Motor Carrier Fairness Act, S5029 [13JN]

S. 2737, Grain Standards Improvement Act, S5262 [15JN]

S. 2767, State and local government regulation of citizens band radio equipment, S5665 [22JN]

S. 2773, Dairy Market Enhancement Act, H10874 [25OC]

S. 2800, Streamlined Environmental Reporting and Pollution Prevention Act, S5907 [27JN]

S. 2874, Life Insurance Tax Simplification Act, S6843 [14JY]

S. 2907, awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government, S7452 [21JY]

S. 2920, Indian Gaming Regulatory Improvement Act, S7552-S7554 [25JY]

S. 2927, Public Safety Act, S7667 [26JY]

S. 2928, Consumer Internet Privacy Enhancement Act, S7669 [26JY]

S. 2942, FERC extension of deadline for commencement of construction of hydroelectric projects in West Virginia, S9984 [5OC]

S. 2966, Wage Awareness Protection Act, S7863 [27JY]

S. 2967, Electric Power Industry Tax Modernization Act, S7864-S7867 [27JY]

S. 2986, Just Opportunities in Bidding Act, S7900 [27JY]

S. 3020, Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act, S8210 [7SE]

S. 3051, Greater Access to Affordable Pharmaceuticals Act, S8590 [14SE]

S. 3083, Enhancement of Privacy and Public Safety in Cyberspace Act, S8859-S8862 [20SE]

S. 3180, Spyware Control and Privacy Protection Act, S10090 [6OC]

S. 3184, Genetically Engineered Foods Act, S10254-S10256 [11OC]

S. 3202, Dangerous Biological Agent and Toxin Control Act, S10421-S10424 [12OC]

S. 3230, Dept. of Agriculture reauthorization of authority to pay costs associated with removal of commodities that pose a health or safety risk and adjust certain child nutrition programs, S10947 [24OC]

S. Con. Res. 147, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 4868, Tariff Suspension and Trade Act, S10261 [11OC]

S. Con. Res. 152, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 4868, Tariff Suspension and Trade Act, S10583, S10592 [13OC]

S. Res. 302, Health Care Financing Administration consideration of the impact of implementing new reimbursement rules on existing emergency medical services systems, S3333 [3MY]

S. Res. 344, oppose the proposed merger of United Airlines, Inc., and US Airways, Inc., relative to public interest, public convenience, and necessity policies, S7692 [26JY]