SHERMAN, BRAD (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H5437 [28JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), H5941 [12JY]

Analyses

Small Business Tax Fairness Act (H.R. 3081): Jared Bernstein, Robert S. McIntyre, and Lawrence Mishel, Citizens for Tax Justice (organization), H858 [9MR]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2900), H2340 [13AP]

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

Animals: provide for a system of sanctuaries for chimpanzees that are no longer needed in research conducted by the Public Health Service (see H.R. 3514), H6470 [18JY]

Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (see H. Res. 531), H5737 [10JY]

Belarus: human rights violations and democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 304), H2341 [13AP]

Business and industry: require countries receiving foreign assistance engage in fair business practices (see H.R. 4697), H5737 [10JY]

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

Children and youth: improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 3235), H3925 [6JN]

China, People's Republic of: provide for commercial and labor rule of law programs to reform administration of justice and strengthen protection of labor rights (see H.R. 4306), H2512 [3MY]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (see H. Con. Res. 249), H5956 [12JY]

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

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

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

Comprehensive AIDS Resources Act: revise and extend programs to provide access to health care and support services to individuals and families with HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 4807), H6471 [18JY]

Congress: establish a day of peace and sharing at the beginning of each year (see H. Con. Res. 363), H5843 [11JY]

Contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3766), H6599 [19JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 107), H90 [31JA]

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

Credit unions: clarify definition of a member business loan relative to religious organization based credit unions (see H.R. 4701), H6719 [20JY]

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

———exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment (see H.R. 1644), H3309 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: agricultural trade programs funding (see H.R. 3593), H7281 [6SE]

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

Dept. of Defense: adjustment of composite theoretical performance levels of high performance computers (see H.R. 3680), H3309 [17MY]

———submit a report to Congress on production alternatives for the Joint Strike Fighter program (see H.R. 3396), H1675 [3AP]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 4539), H6599 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: initiate adoption awareness program, establish Adoption Awareness Commission, and promote adoptions through increased public awareness and tax incentives (see H.R. 5574), H11206 [26OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish Bureau of Immigration Services and the Bureau of Immigration Enforcement (see H.R. 3918), H4485 [14JN]

Dept. of State: provide appropriate training and materials to all executive branch employees involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (see H. Res. 398), H2412 [2MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide grants for toll-free telephone number to provide information and assistance to veterans (see H.R. 2736), H2012 [10AP]

Diseases: international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 4057), H7578 [13SE]

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

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: exempt mortgage servicers from certain requirements relative to Federal mortgage loans secured by a first lien (see H.R. 3492), H8406 [27SE]

FDA: grant authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 4042), H3649 [23MY] (see H.R. 4207), H4817 [21JN]

FEC: study voting procedures in Federal elections and award Voting Improvement Grants to States (see H.R. 5680), H12532 [15DE]

Federal employees: establish program under which current and former employees may obtain long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1111), H255 [8FE]

———reduce contributions to CSRS and FERS (see H.R. 2631), H455 [15FE]

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

———require reporting of buyer's residence to law enforcement officials and a waiting period before purchase of a handgun (see H.R. 1062), H219 [7FE]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3377), H455 [15FE]

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

———prohibit application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental and multilateral organizations (see H.R. 4211), H5737 [10JY]

Gonzalez, Henry B.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 445), H12095 [14DE]

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

Health: prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see H.R. 2457), H2967 [11MY]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 100), H7003 [25JY]

Housing: expand homeownership (see H.R. 1776), H1163 [21MR]

Human rights: condemn use of children as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 348), H4485 [14JN]

Hungary: anniversary of foundation as a state (see H. Con. Res. 297), H6052 [13JY]

Insurance: make the same health insurance options afforded to executive and judicial branch employees available to Federal annuitants, legislative branch employees, and Armed Forces members and retirees (see H.R. 4277), H8799 [4OC]

Iran: condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (see H. Con. Res. 307), H2339 [13AP]

Iraq: failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (see H. Con. Res. 275), H4592 [15JN]

Iron and steel industry: provide relief from injury caused by steel imports and request the ITC to commence an expedited investigation for positive adjustment (see H. Res. 635), H10473 [19OC]

Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see H.R. 4033), H1675 [3AP]

———ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 3896), H921 [9MR]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see H.R. 3584), H6052 [13JY]

Medicaid: assure preservation of safety net hospitals through maintenance of Disproportionate Share Hospital Program (see H.R. 3710), H4121 [8JN]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1187), H7932 [20SE]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 4149), H4220 [12JN]

———protect right of beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare+Choice plans to receive services at any skilled nursing facility (see H.R. 3004), H1285 [22MR]

Mexico: elections (see H. Res. 544), H6053 [13JY]

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

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

Motor vehicles: include air pollution information on fuel economy labels for new automobiles (see H.R. 1976), H2340 [13AP]

National Guard: anniversary of initial activation of personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (see H. Res. 549), H6778 [24JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 3433), H2905 [10MY]

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

National Law Enforcement Museum: establish (see H.R. 2710), H7871 [19SE]

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

Olympic games: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 259), H4592 [15JN]

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

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

Product safety: promote new and revised toxicological tests that protect human, animal, and environmental health while reducing need for animal testing (see H.R. 4281), H8406 [27SE]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 783), H2411 [2MY]

Russia: express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech (see H. Con. Res. 352), H4592 [15JN]

Schools: ensure safety by increasing police presence (see H.R. 1531), H373 [14FE]

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

Smithsonian Institution: mint coins in commemoration of the National Museum of the American Indian (see H.R. 4259), H7991 [21SE]

Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 5), H341 [10FE]

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

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

———increase annual limitation on nondeductible contributions and adjust for inflation the amount of deductible contributions to individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 1322), H5084 [23JN]

———provide a source of interest-free capital for school construction and renovation in States experiencing increased enrollment (see H.R. 996), H342 [10FE]

———require certain political organizations to report information to the FEC (see H.R. 3688), H3413 [18MY] (see H.R. 4168), H2607 [4MY]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 3872), H1958 [6AP]

Telephones: prohibit telemarketers from interfering with a consumers caller identification service (see H.R. 3100), H7281 [6SE]

Turkey: claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 340), H3868 [25MY]

———withdraw armed forces from Cyprus and negotiate for the reunification of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 370), H8062 [25SE]

Veterans: increase burial and funeral allowance for certain veterans (see H.R. 652), H2966 [11MY]

———mint coins in commemoration and use proceeds of surcharges imposed on the sale of such coins to fund the transport of veterans to and from Dept. of Veterans Affairs hospitals (see H.R. 5397), H9010 [5OC]

———require employers to give employees who are members of reserve components leave of absence to participate in an honor guard for veterans' funerals (see H.R. 284), H2905 [10MY]

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

Women: reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (see H.R. 1248), H8062 [25SE]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4926), H7652 [14SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: return unclaimed military decorations subject to State escheatment to the proper military department for donation to museums and resource centers (see H.R. 5517), H10472 [19OC]

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

Press releases

House GOP Minimum Wage Plan Offers $11 in Upper-Income Tax Breaks for Every $1 in Wage Hikes for Low Earners: Citizens for Tax Justice (organization), H858 [9MR]

Remarks

Africa: HIV/AIDS prevention programs funding for sub-Saharan Africa, H5938 [12JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H5460, H5533, H5550 [29JN], H5704 [10JY]

Alpert, Lee K.: Fernando Award Foundation Outstanding Volunteer award recipient, E266 [9MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2181 [12AP]

Berman, Lee and Kathy: Temple Bat Yahm Spirit of Life Award recipients, E620 [3MY]

Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and elimination of the marriage tax penalty (H.R. 4810), H5874 [12JY]

———require that certain surplus amounts be used for paying down the national debt, H169 [2FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2001-2005 (H. Con. Res. 290), consideration (H. Res. 446), H1296 [23MR]

Burma: U.S. policy, H7247 [6SE]

Bush, George W.: economic plan, H9874 [12OC], H10230 [18OC], H11474 [28OC], H11507 [29OC], H11749 [1NO], H11789 [2NO]

California: anniversary of statehood, H7554 [13SE]

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H3158 [16MY], H3303 [17MY], H3611, H3617, H3639, H3640, H3641, H3642 [23MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), consideration (H. Res. 510), H3657 [24MY]

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

Clinton, President: continuation of independent counsel investigation, H12528 [15DE]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): proposal to delegate rewriting of the Internal Revenue Code to a commission, H2127 [12AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 106th Congress, H11787 [2NO], H11835-H11840 [3NO]

Constitutional amendments: adoption procedures, H12527 [15DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: inspection of agricultural products and fish imported from Iran, H5440, H5460, H5533, H5550 [29JN], H5704 [10JY]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4871), H6671 [20JY]

Dixon, Julian C.: tribute (H. Res. 671), H12061 [8DE]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, H9871 [12OC]

Education: national policy to improve system, H1948 [6AP]

Elections: Presidential election results, H11873, H11875 [13NO], H11917, H11921 [14NO]

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

Florida: disputed results in Presidential election, H11873, H11875 [13NO], H11917, H11921 [14NO]

Foreign aid: HIV/AIDS programs funding through reductions in the International Development Association, H5941, H5942 [12JY]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), H6733 [24JY]

———improve famine prevention and freedom from hunger programs (H.R. 4002), H6729 [24JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), H5938, H5941, H5942 [12JY]

Foreign policy: prohibit funding for the importation of products grown or manufactured in Iran, H6671 [20JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H1455 [28MR]

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

Health: limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information, H3912 [6JN]

Income: increase minimum wage and provide tax benefits for small businesses (H.R. 3081), H858 [9MR]

Indian-American Friendship Council: tribute, H12524 [15DE]

Iran: condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage, H3302 [17MY], H5440, H5533, H5550 [29JN]

———condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (H. Con. Res. 307), H2634 [8MY]

———conviction of Iranian Jews accused of espionage, H5704 [10JY], H6671 [20JY]

———lifting of U.S. sanctions on certain exports, H959 [14MR]

———U.S. policy, H3910 [6JN]

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

Mexico: safety and well-being of U.S. citizens injured while traveling (H. Con. Res. 232), H6723 [24JY]

National security: national missile defense system, H3909 [6JN]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, H9874 [12OC]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election, H12527 [15DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: order of succession, H12524 [15DE]

SBA: improve the certified development company program (H.R. 2614), conference report, H11252 [26OC], H11414 [27OC], H11506 [29OC], H11532 [30OC]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H11835-H11840 [3NO]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (H.R. 5), H588 [1MR]

———payroll taxes, H10815 [25OC]

———reform, H3912 [6JN]

Taxation: alternative minimum tax rates, H5874 [12JY]

———condition phase-out and repeal of estate and gift taxes on solvency of Social Security and Medicare and public debt reduction, H4078 [8JN]

———eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (H.R. 6), H305 [10FE]

———expand incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools, H11252 [26OC], H11414 [27OC], H11506 [29OC], H11532 [30OC], H11835-H11840 [3NO]

———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), H3911 [6JN], H4024 [7JN], H4108 [8JN], H4136 [9JN]

———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 519), H4078 [8JN]

———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), veto, H7247 [6SE]

———rates, H1081 [16MR], H10815 [25OC]

———relief, H11414 [27OC], H11532 [30OC], H11835-H11840 [3NO]

———repeal income tax and institute a national sales tax, H2020 [11AP]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 1041), H2127 [12AP]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4199), H2276 [13AP]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4199), consideration (H. Res. 473), H2263 [13AP]

Thousand Oaks, CA: tribute to Los Robles Bank, E115 [10FE]

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: collapse, H3909 [6JN]

Voting: encourage States to adopt uniform voting procedures to carry out the election of the President and Vice President, H12526 [15DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H983 [14MR], H1474 [28MR], H1955 [6AP], H2236 [12AP], H2334 [13AP], H2647 [8MY], H3307 [17MY], H3647 [23MY], H4034 [7JN], H4118 [8JN], H7265 [6SE], H10254 [18OC], H11192 [25OC], H11204 [26OC], H11442 [27OC], H11489 [28OC], H11525 [29OC], H11617 [30OC], H11714 [31OC], H11779 [1NO], H11809 [2NO], H12016 [5DE]

Tables

Effect of the tax cuts in the House Republican 2000 minimum wage bill, H858 [9MR]

Tributes

Allen, Steve, E2059 [1NO]

Blazer, Phil, E37 [31JA]

Boyle, Patty, H1948 [6AP]

Cohen, M. David, E617 [3MY]

Lew, Steve, E123 [10FE]

Preston, David R., E618 [3MY]

Villalobos, Louis, E2058 [1NO]

Zeldin, Isaiah, E608 [2MY]