GILMAN, BENJAMIN A. (a Representative from New York)

Addresses

Importance of Diplomacy in the Economic, Trade, and Financial Arenas: Stuart E. Eizenstat, Dept. of the Treasury, E69 [7FE]

Inauguration as President of the Republic of China: Chen Shui-bian, E1045-E1047 [19JN]

Tribute to George Washington: by, E196 [29FE]

World War II Memorial Groundbreaking: Bob Dole, E2100 [14NO]

———Representative Kaptur, E2100 [14NO]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H5658 [29JN], H5709 [10JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 3908), H1543 [29MR]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4871), H6471 [18JY], H6670 [20JY]

Iraq: failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (H. Con. Res. 275), H5075 [23JN]

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (H. Res. 500), H4654 [19JN]

Appointments

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

Conferee: H.R. 434, Trade and Development Act, H2469 [3MY]

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

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

———H.R. 4919, Defense and Security Assistance Act, H7743 [19SE]

Articles and editorials

``Hero'' Label 12 Years in the Making, Arthur R. Aldrich, Our Town (publication), E35 [31JA]

Lita, E185 [29FE]

No More ``Help'' for Russia, Please, Boris Fedorov, Wall Street Journal, E1210 [11JY]

Risky Policy on N. Korea, Jim Mann, Los Angeles (CA) Times, E564 [13AP]

To Colombians, He Is the War on Drugs, Juanita Darling, Los Angeles (CA) Times, E657 [4MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 2149), H1163 [21MR]

Agriculture: prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (see H.R. 4652), H6052 [13JY]

Air Force: establish an Office of Air Force Research and enhance research functions (see H.R. 5490), H10256 [18OC]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2900), H90 [31JA]

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

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: tribute to individuals who are being awarded the Medal for Military Service (see H. Con. Res. 283), H1077 [15MR]

Architect of the Capitol: establish the position of Director of Fire Safety and Protection (see H.R. 4366), H6719 [20JY]

Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (see H. Res. 531), H6355 [17JY]

Armed Forces: restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3573), H255 [8FE]

———tribute to Marines who lost their lives in V-22 Osprey aircraft accident in Jacksonville, NC (see H. Res. 673), H12085 [13DE]

Armstrong, Lance: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5258), H9011 [5OC]

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

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

———establish national policy of fair treatment for airline passengers (see H.R. 2200), H7211 [27JY]

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

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

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

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

Children and youth: construction and renovation of child care facilities (see H.R. 3889), H921 [9MR]

———establish national policy on youth development (see H.R. 5250), H7990 [21SE]

———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 3235), H455 [15FE]

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

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

Civil liberties: condemn Western European countries that violate international agreements relative to freedom of individuals to profess and practice certain religious beliefs (see H. Res. 588), H7991 [21SE]

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

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

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), H6600 [19JY]

Computers: tribute to Federal workforce for successfully preparing for year 2000 computer problem (see H. Con. Res. 300), H1957 [6AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2120), H2411 [2MY]

Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 534), H7578 [13SE]

———ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3766), H2013 [10AP]

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

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

Crime: increase penalties for hate crimes (see H. Con. Res. 347), H4035 [7JN]

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

Dept. of Defense: adjustment of composite theoretical performance levels of high performance computers (see H.R. 3680), H1764 [4AP]

———participation of certain Medicare-eligible individuals in pharmacy programs (see H.R. 3697), H1406 [23MR]

Dept. of Energy: create an oil reserve for use when fuel oil prices rise sharply because of anticompetitive activity, shortage, or extreme winter weather (see H.R. 3608), H1406 [23MR]

———draw down of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H. Con. Res. 273), H921 [9MR]

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

———provide grants to organizations to find missing adults (see H.R. 2780), H574 [29FE]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist claimants for benefits in developing claims and clarify the burden of proof for such claims (see H.R. 3193), H5737 [10JY]

———establish presumption of service connection for certain chronic symptoms of Persian Gulf Conflict veterans (see H.R. 2697), H997 [14MR]

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

———combat manufacture, traffic, import, and export of methamphetamine (see H.R. 4248), H2238 [12AP]

———establish grants for drug treatment alternatives to prison programs administered by State or local prosecutors (see H.R. 4493), H3412 [18MY]

Education: establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 4271, 4272), H2336 [13AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 3616), H455 [15FE]

Employment: provide for work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of intracompany transferees if the U.S. has a reciprocal agreement with the country of which the transferee is a national (see H.R. 2662), H48 [27JA]

EPA: require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 828), H2411 [2MY]

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor: establish (see H.R. 5375), H8735 [3OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit issuance of a certificate for subminimum wages for individuals with impaired vision (see H.R. 3540), H255 [8FE]

Families and domestic relations: grants to carry out certain activities promoting adoption counseling (see H.R. 2511), H1285 [22MR]

FDA: grant authority to regulate tobacco (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 employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see H.R. 5512), H10472 [19OC]

———clarify the computation of certain civil service retirement system annuities based on part-time service (see H.R. 4569), H7281 [6SE]

———ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 4567), H3868 [25MY]

———equitable overtime pay and credit hour policies (see H.R. 2696), H255 [8FE]

———establish program under which current and former employees may obtain long-term care insurance (see H.R. 4040), H1629 [30MR]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 583), H1284 [22MR]

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

Fish and fishing: recover depleted fish stocks and promote the long-term sustainability of marine fisheries (see H.R. 4046), H7652 [14SE]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs funding (see H.R. 3634), H340 [10FE]

GSA: Federal Protective Service reform (see H.R. 809), H574 [29FE]

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

Health: allow access to drugs and medical devices recommended and provided by health care practitioners that are not approved by the FDA (see H.R. 2635), H2411 [2MY]

———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (see H.R. 2457), H2606 [4MY]

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

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

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (see H.R. 3244), H2655 [8MY]

———condemn use of children as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 348), H5737 [10JY]

Immigration: protection of battered immigrant women (see H.R. 3083), H5955 [12JY]

Income: protect retirement security of individuals (see H.R. 1590), H7128 [26JY]

Information services: deregulate Internet and high speed data services (see H.R. 2420), H3869 [25MY]

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), H7281 [6SE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H2340 [13AP]

International law: protect U.S. military personnel and other U.S. officials from criminal prosecution by an international court to which the U.S. is not a party (see H.R. 4654), H4484 [14JN]

Israel: commend redeployment from southern Lebanon (see H. Con. Res. 331), H3523 [22MY]

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

Kosovo: condemn detention of Kosovar Albanians held in Serbia and call for their release (see H. Con. Res. 265), H922 [9MR]

Law enforcement: combat club drug trafficking, distribution, and abuse (see H.R. 4553), H4122 [8JN]

———facilitate exchange and collection of DNA identification information from violent offenders (see H.R. 4640), H4220 [12JN]

———prohibit agencies from imposing a waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age (see H.R. 1647), H2512 [3MY]

Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see H.R. 4033), H1477 [28MR]

———ensure confidentiality of personnel records or personal information (see H.R. 3694), H1413 [27MR]

Medicare: coverage of screening pap smears and pelvic exams (see H.R. 4571), H5657 [29JN]

———demonstration project to provide coverage for cancer patients enrolled in certain clinical trials (see H.R. 1388), H757 [8MR]

———require Dept. of HHS study on mortality and adverse outcome rates of patients receiving anesthesia services (see H.R. 632), H3412 [18MY]

———revise inflation update factor used in making payments to prospective payment system hospitals (see H.R. 3580), H1285 [22MR]

Middle East: condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (see H. Con. Res. 418), H9011 [5OC]

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

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

National Environmental Education Act: redesignate in honor of John H. Chafee, establish the John H. Chafee Memorial Fellowship Program, and extend programs (see H.R. 4745), H6719 [20JY]

National Guard: anniversary of initial activation of personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (see H. Res. 549), H6355 [17JY]

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

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 3433), H2512 [3MY]

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

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see H.R. 826), H255 [8FE]

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

Northern Ireland: peace efforts (see H. Res. 547), H5843 [11JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: prohibit use of the ``Made in USA'' label on products and deny such products duty-free and quota-free treatment (see H.R. 1621), H7365 [7SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: require changes in the bloodborne pathogens standard (see H.R. 5178), H8062 [25SE]

O'Connor, John Cardinal: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3557), H89 [31JA]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2606 [4MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: periodically revise retaliation lists of goods of countries that fail to comply with the rulings of the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 2991), H2340 [13AP]

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

Political campaigns: prohibition against political fundraising activities in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4845), H6051 [13JY]

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

Postal Service: amend pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for postmasters (see H.R. 3842), H756 [8MR]

———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), H3412 [18MY]

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

Public buildings: placement of automatic external defibrillators to assist individuals who experience cardiac arrest and protections from civil liability relative to emergency use of the devices (see H.R. 2498), H2512 [3MY]

Public Health Service Act: provide certain children's health services (see H.R. 3301), H1477 [28MR]

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

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

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

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

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), H454 [15FE]

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

Syria: provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of immigration status (see H.R. 4681), H4591 [15JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit to certain low-income members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 1055), H1674 [3AP]

———allow an additional individual retirement account deduction based on unused amounts of deduction limitation in prior years (see H.R. 3620), H340 [10FE]

———allow tax credit to holders of qualified bonds issued by an intercity passenger rail carrier (see H.R. 3700), H633 [1MR]

———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 94), H1957 [6AP]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1172), H7128 [26JY]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4273), H2336 [13AP]

———expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (see H.R. 4071), H2013 [10AP]

———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), H2012 [10AP]

———provide a uniform dollar limitation for transportation fringe benefits excludable from gross income (see H.R. 3546), H922 [9MR]

———provide tax incentives to enhance long-term care and convene a National Summit on Long-Term Care (see H.R. 4498), H4121 [8JN]

———provide that ancestors or lineal descendants of members of the Armed Forces shall be taken into account in determining tax-exempt status of veterans' organizations (see H.R. 4434), H6052 [13JY]

———remove mandatory withdrawal requirements for individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 252), H1958 [6AP]

———require pension plans to provide adequate notice to beneficiaries whose future accruals are being significantly reduced (see H.R. 1176), H2512 [3MY]

———treatment of computers provided to employees for personal use (see H.R. 4274), H2967 [11MY]

———treatment of estate taxes on value of certain property restricted to use as farmland (see H.R. 4101), H1476 [28MR]

———treatment of Government pensions relative to Social Security benefits (see H.R. 372), H2512 [3MY]

———treatment of gross income gain on the sale or exchange of certain property restricted to use as farmland (see H.R. 4100), H1476 [28MR]

———treatment of volunteer firefighter savings account contributions (see H.R. 1870), H209 [2FE]

———use revenues from excise taxes imposed on fuel used in trains for the elimination of railway-highway crossing hazards (see H.R. 2060), H632 [1MR]

Theodore Roosevelt U.S. Courthouse, Islip, NY: designate (see H.R. 5267), H7996 [22SE]

Tobacco products: impose restrictions on the sale of cigars (see H.R. 2579), H574 [29FE]

———prohibit the importation of bidi cigarettes (see H.R. 3628), H1123 [20MR]

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

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

Ukrainian-American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3463), H4220 [12JN]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the Hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 5132), H7364 [7SE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 363), H5169 [26JN]

———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), H7280 [6SE]

Veterans Health Administration: improve personnel system (see H.R. 4759), H6471 [18JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: place a plaque to honor those veterans who died after their service, but as a direct result of that service (see H.R. 3293), H2340 [13AP]

Vietnamese Americans: support improved social and political conditions in Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 322), H5737 [10JY]

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

Voting: prohibit States from determining that a ballot submitted by an absent uniformed services voter was improperly or fraudulently cast unless the State finds clear and convincing evidence of fraud (see H.R. 5642), H12021 [6DE]

Women: provide Federal contracting assistance to small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see H.R. 4897), H7129 [26JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members who die during a period of war (see H.R. 4709), H4816 [21JN]

China, People's Republic of: apply certain measures in response to the illegal sale, transfer, or misuse of certain controlled goods, services, or technology (see H.R. 4829), H5954 [12JY]

Congress: review of proposed construction of court facilities (see H.R. 5363), H8735 [3OC]

Dept. of State: establish undergraduate grant program to assist certain U.S. students to pursue studies at foreign institutions of higher education (see H.R. 4528), H3812 [24MY]

Europe: authorize assistance to southeastern European countries, but only democratization aid to Serbia and Montenegro, and require equitable burdensharing in the region (see H.R. 4053), H1284 [22MR]

Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (see H.R. 5239), H7990 [21SE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation and distribution of shelf stable prepackaged foods (see H.R. 5224), H7932 [20SE]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 4919), H6776 [24JY]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 405), H7991 [21SE]

Foreign policy: establish a commission to promote a consistent and coordinated foreign policy and ensure security in the Pacific region of Asia (see H.R. 4899), H6717 [20JY]

———establish U.S. interests relative to antitrust lawsuits asserting the manipulation of energy supplies or prices (see H.R. 4731), H5083 [23JN]

———improve relations with India and intensify bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 572), H7502 [12SE]

———promote, protect, and enhance democracy and human rights (see H.R. 5196), H7722 [18SE]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (see H.R. 3822), H641 [2MR]

———require certain actions relative to OPEC or any other cartel engaged in oil price fixing, production cutbacks, or other market-distorting practices (see H.R. 4732), H5083 [23JN]

GAO: investigation of U.S. participation in U.N. peacekeeping operations (see H. Res. 664), H11621 [30OC]

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

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: prohibit the assumption of liability by the U.S. Government for nuclear accidents that may occur at U.S. provided nuclear reactors (see H.R. 4266), H2336 [13AP]

———require congressional approval of any nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. (see H.R. 4228), H2121 [11AP] (see H.R. 4251), H2238 [12AP]

———require reports to Congress about proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and missiles to deliver such weapons (see H.R. 4860), H6052 [13JY]

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

Law enforcement: assist States and local governments with safe communities programs and combatting school violence (see H.R. 5218), H7932 [20SE]

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

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

———withhold diplomatic recognition and prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if a Palestinian state is declared unilaterally (see H.R. 5272), H8061 [25SE]

New York: conveyance of Governors Island (see H.R. 5242), H7990 [21SE]

Nicaragua: protect U.S. citizens against expropriations of property by the Nicaraguan Government (see H.R. 4602), H4120 [8JN]

Panama Canal: negotiate new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 3673), H509 [16FE]

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

Tariff: paint additive chemical (see H.R. 3828), H641 [2MR]

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

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (see H. Res. 500), H2905 [10MY]

Cost Estimates

American Institute in Taiwan Facilities Enhancement Act (H.R. 3707): CBO, H1436 [28MR]

Taiwan Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 1838): CBO, H70 [31JA]

Excerpts

U.S. Code provisions on Gold Star Parent eligibility, E1080 [22JN]

Letters

Colombian drug interdiction assistance: by, H5925 [12JY]

Limit funding for activities included in the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions prior to implementation: by, H4825 [21JN]

OPEC oil production levels: by, E1586 [25SE]

Vice President Gore's agreement with Russia relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology: by, H11767 [1NO]

Lists

Committee on International Relations (House) Members and staff, E2251 [2JA]

Motions

Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 1883), Senate amendments, H604 [1MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H10067 [18OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions, H1797 [5AP]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), H1797 [5AP]

Afghanistan: reestablishment of representative Government (H. Con. Res. 414), H10644, H10645, H10646 [24OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H5709, H5710 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4461), conference report, H9698 [11OC]

AID: establish a working capital fund, H5981, H5982 [13JY]

Albert, Carl B.: tribute (H. Res. 418), H234, H235 [8FE]

Aldrin, Edwin E. (Buzz): award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), E1067 [21JN]

American Academy of Diplomacy: presentation of Excellence in Diplomacy Awards, E69 [7FE]

American Folklife Center: collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of U.S. war veterans (H.R. 5212), H8724 [3OC]

American Institute in Taiwan: construction funding for a facility in the Republic of China (H.R. 3707), H1435 [28MR]

American Samoa: centennial of U.S. territory status (H. Res. 443), H3542, H3543 [23MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations, H5613 [29JN]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations (H.R. 3908), H1508, H1521, H1543, H1546, H1568, H1580 [29MR], H1609 [30MR]

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

Armed Forces: declare the American GI as the ``Person of the Century'' for the 20th century (H. Con. Res. 282), H1969 [10AP]

———payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members who die during a period of war (H.R. 4709), E1080 [22JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2175 [12AP]

Armstrong, Neil A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), E1067 [21JN]

Army: close School of the Americas and determine appropriate education and training for Latin American military personnel, H3352 [18MY]

Austria: inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government, E62 [2FE]

———inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (H. Res. 429), H1645 [3AP]

Bateman, Herbert H.: tribute (H. Res. 573), H7434 [12SE]

Belarus: human rights violations and democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 304), H2425, H2426 [3MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: election in Srpska, E1857 [19OC]

Budget: provide for reconciliation of the concurrent resolution to reduce the public debt and to decrease the statutory debt limit (H.R. 4601), H4707 [20JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and elimination of the marriage tax penalty (H.R. 4810), H5872 [12JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and elimination of the marriage tax penalty (H.R. 4810), veto, H7514 [13SE]

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (H. Con. Res. 328), H9586 [10OC]

Business and industry: provide assistance to microenterprises in developing countries, E1231 [13JY]

———provide assistance to microenterprises in developing countries (H.R. 1143), H8886, H8893 [5OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Theodore M. Hesburgh (H. Con. Res. 344), H5179 [27JN]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 244), H54 [31JA]

CCC: disaster assistance funding for onion farmers in Orange County, NY, H5709, H5710 [10JY]

Chen Shui-bian: tribute to election as President of the Republic of China, E1045 [19JN]

Child care: provide criminal background checks for employees at Federal agency child care facilities, H6670 [20JY]

Child Care Development Block Grant: funding, H4054 [8JN]

China, People's Republic of: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 103), H6405 [18JY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H3607 [23MY]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (S. Con. Res. 81), H6726 [24JY]

China, Republic of: assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), H70 [31JA], H110, H113 [1FE]

———assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), consideration (H. Res. 408), H109 [1FE]

———congratulations on elections and reaffirmation of U.S. commitment to security and democracy (H. Con. Res. 292), H1430, H1432 [28MR]

———observance of National Day, E1720 [6OC]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (H.R. 371), H2361 [2MY], E618 [3MY]

Coastal zones: use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (H.R. 701), H2836 [10MY]

Cole (U.S.S.): terrorist attack on Navy destroyer in Yemen (H. Res. 631), H10074 [18OC]

Collins, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), E1067 [21JN]

Colombia: authorize urgent support to secure peace and the rule of law, and to enhance the effectiveness of anti-drug efforts, H1508 [29MR]

———condition military assistance upon certification of efforts to eliminate drug production and combat human rights abuses, H1543, H1546 [29MR]

———drug interdiction and counter-drug military assistance funding, H1521 [29MR]

———drug interdiction assistance, H5613 [29JN], H5924 [12JY]

Committee on International Relations (House): appreciation of opportunity to serve as chairman, H12509 [15DE]

———tribute to Members and staff, E2250 [2JA]

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 (S. 2311), H8837 [5OC]

Congress: establish a day of peace and sharing at the beginning of each year (S. Con. Res. 138), H12508 [15DE]

———review of proposed construction of court facilities (H.R. 5363), E1667 [4OC]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Board: establish (S. 2789), H11686 [31OC]

Coverdell, Paul: tribute (H. Res. 558), H6546 [19JY]

Crime: encourage States to incarcerate individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation, H9037 [6OC]

———encourage States to incarcerate individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation (H.R. 894), H5755 [11JY]

Croatia: elections (H. Con. Res. 251), H2986 [15MY]

Cuba: exception to trade embargo for food, medicines and medical supplies, instruments, or equipment, H6702 [20JY]

———lift travel restrictions, H6697 [20JY]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6362 [18JY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (S. 2370), H2976 [15MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: specialty crops assistance funding, H1568 [29MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), H3259, H3270 [17MY], H3352, H3359 [18MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 4425), conference report, H5613 [29JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide assistance to State and local forensic laboratories in analyzing DNA samples from convicted offenders, H5047 [23JN]

Dept. of State: establish undergraduate grant program to assist certain U.S. students to pursue studies at foreign institutions of higher education (H.R. 4528), H5760, H5761 [11JY], E837 [25MY]

———provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (S. 2460), H7753 [19SE]

Dept. of the Interior: collect and maintain information on public memorials commemorating military conflicts and service of individuals in the Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 345), H7750 [19SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4578), H4535 [15JN]

Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations, H7625 [14SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4871), H6697, H6698, H6702 [20JY]

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4475), H3429, H3441 [19MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide cost-of-living adjustment for service-connected disability benefits and enhance programs providing compensation and life insurance benefits for veterans (H.R. 4850), H9912 [17OC]

———reaffirm and clarify duty of the Secretary to administer laws which assist claimants for benefits (H.R. 4864), H9918 [17OC]

———Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation System funding, H4873, H4874 [21JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4690), H5047, H5063 [23JN], H5122 [26JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4577), conference report, H12486 [15DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4577), motion to instruct conferees, H11464 [28OC], E2040 [31OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4577): consideration (H. Res. 518), H4054 [8JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4635), H4726 [20JN], H4873, H4874 [21JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4635), conference report, H10383, H10385 [19OC]

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

Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces (H.R. 1509), H2363 [2MY]

Diseases: establish an international trust fund to combat the AIDS epidemic (H.R. 3519), H3019 [15MY]

———provide additional assistance for international malaria control programs and coordinate assistance relative to malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis (S. 2943), H11297, H11300 [26OC], H12504, H12508 [15DE]

———support efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research (H. Res. 576), H8271 [27SE]

Dixon, Julian C.: tribute (H. Res. 671), H12057 [8DE]

Drugs: protect children from drug traffickers (H.R. 5312), H9951 [17OC]

———registration requirements for practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment (H.R. 2634), H6376 [18JY]

Dunphy, Michael A., Jr.: Army Bronze Star recipient, E684 [9MY]

Earth Day: observance, E561 [13AP]

Ecology and environment: encourage cross-border cooperation and environmental cleanup in Northern Europe (H.R. 4249), H2983, H2984 [15MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize Impact Aid Program (H.R. 3616), H2999 [15MY]

Emergency services: firefighting and emergency medical services funding, H1580 [29MR], H12486 [15DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4733), H5217, H5220 [27JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 4733), conference report, H8425 [28SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 2884), H10564 [24OC]

EPA: breast cancer research programs funding relative to environmental factors, H10383 [19OC]

Europe: authorize assistance to southeastern European countries, but only democratization aid to Serbia and Montenegro, and require equitable burdensharing in the region (H.R. 4053), E379 [22MR]

Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (H.R. 5239), H8021, H8022 [25SE], H11576 [30OC], E1570 [22SE]

FAA: reauthorizing programs (H.R. 1000), conference report, H1025 [15MR]

Federal employees: establish program under which current and former employees may obtain long-term care insurance (H.R. 4040), H2673 [9MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), E459 [30MR]

Florida, NY: tribute to Orange County Onion Harvest Festival, E439 [29MR]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation and distribution of shelf stable prepackaged foods (H.R. 5224), H8019, H8020 [25SE], E1538 [20SE]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), H6733 [24JY], H7743 [19SE]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), conference report, H7941 [21SE]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 584), H7941 [21SE]

———improve certain defense and security assistance programs and authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries (H.R. 4919), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 405), H7943 [21SE]

———improve famine prevention and freedom from hunger programs (H.R. 4002), H6730 [24JY]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, H5984 [13JY]

Foreign countries: exempt agricultural products, medicines, and medical products from U.S. economic sanctions, H9698 [11OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), H5924, H5926, H5947 [12JY], H5973, H5974, H5976, H5977, H5981, H5982, H5984, H6002, H6005, H6006, H6013, H6018, H6019 [13JY], E1231 [13JY]

Foreign policy: authorize trade and investment policy relative to sub-Saharan Africa (H.R. 434), conference report, H2577 [4MY]

———establish a commission to promote a consistent and coordinated foreign policy and ensure security in the Pacific region of Asia (H.R. 4899), H8029, H8030 [25SE], E1291-E1293 [21JY]

———establish U.S. interests relative to antitrust lawsuits asserting the manipulation of energy supplies or prices (H.R. 4731), E1107 [23JN], E1585 [25SE]

———improve relations with India and intensify bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism (H. Res. 572), H7491 [12SE], E1459 [13SE]

———promote, protect, and enhance democracy and human rights (H.R. 5196), E1514 [18SE]

———promote democracy in Serbia and Montenegro (H.R. 1064), H8022, H8027 [25SE]

———provide bilateral debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries, H5926 [12JY]

———reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), H1218, H1226, H1236, H1241, H1243, H1244 [22MR]

———require certain actions relative to OPEC or any other cartel engaged in oil price fixing, production cutbacks, or other market-distorting practices (H.R. 4732), E1103 [23JN], E1585 [25SE]

———U.N. international peacekeeping activities funding for Africa, H5122 [26JN]

Foreign trade: export controls on certain high-performance computers, H3270 [17MY]

Ganchrow, Mandell I.: Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Kesser Shem Tov Award recipient, E460 [30MR]

GAO: investigation of U.S. participation in U.N. peacekeeping operations (H. Res. 664), E2028 [30OC]

Gore, Vice President: agreement with Russia relative to proliferation of nuclear missile technology, H11767 [1NO]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H1453 [28MR]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: implementation (H.R. 2909), H6389, H6395, H6398 [18JY], H7695 [18SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (H. Con. Res. 293), H3564 [23MY]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid, H5976, H5977 [13JY]

———elections, H5976, H5977 [13JY]

Health: importance of education, early detection, and treatment in the prevention of breast cancer (H. Res. 278), H8638 [3OC]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (H.J. Res. 100), H8032, H8033 [25SE]

Hicks, John: Newburgh, NY, Republican Committee Republican of the Year award recipient, E2208 [15DE]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (H.R. 5234), H8007 [25SE]

House of Representatives: tribute to support staff, E2250 [2JA]

Housing: expand homeownership (H.R. 5640), H11993 [5DE]

Houston, TX: light rail transportation funding, H3441 [19MY]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), H2682 [9MY]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, H9036, H9037 [6OC]

———condemn use of children as soldiers (H. Con. Res. 348), H5762, H5763 [11JY]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor, H5947 [12JY]

Hungary: anniversary of foundation as a state (H. Con. Res. 400), H8590, H8591, H8592 [2OC]

India: alleged involvement in 1985 Air India bombing, E2162 [8DE]

———allocation of foreign aid, H6013 [13JY]

———U.S. policy, E2162 [8DE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4055), H2454 [3MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4392), H3459 [19MY], H9861 [12OC]

International economic relations: development and expansion of international economic assistance programs that utilize cooperatives and credit unions (H.R. 4673), H7755 [19SE]

Iran: condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (H. Con. Res. 307), H2417 [3MY], E566 [13AP]

———emancipation of the Bahai community (H. Con. Res. 257), H7750, H7751 [19SE]

———impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 1883), H603 [1MR]

———impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (H.R. 1883), Senate amendments, H604, H607 [1MR]

Iraq: failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (H. Con. Res. 275), H5074 [23JN]

Israel: commend redeployment from southern Lebanon (H. Con. Res. 331), H3747 [24MY], E818 [24MY]

John J. Buchanan Post Office Building, Chicago, IL: designate (H.R. 1377), H2982 [15MY]

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E209 [1MR]

———support economic and political development, E209 [1MR]

Kenya: condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (H. Con. Res. 410), H10643 [24OC]

———condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (S. Con. Res. 146), H10644 [24OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: prohibit the assumption of liability by the U.S. Government for nuclear accidents that may occur at U.S. provided nuclear reactors, H3359 [18MY], H6005 [13JY]

———prohibit the assumption of liability by the U.S. Government for nuclear accidents that may occur at U.S. provided nuclear reactors (H.R. 4266), E563 [13AP]

———require congressional approval of any nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. (H.R. 4228), E539 [11AP]

———require congressional approval of any nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. (H.R. 4251), H2988, H2989 [15MY]

———require reports to Congress about proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and missiles to deliver such weapons (H.R. 4860), E1267 [19JY]

Korean Peninsula: summit between North and South Korea, E1146 [29JN]

Korean War: anniversary (H.J. Res. 86), H729 [8MR]

Kosovo: prohibit funding for deployment of U.S. Armed Forces after a set date unless authorized by law and condition current funding on certification that European countries live up to prior commitments, H3259 [17MY]

———prohibit funding to Kosovo Protection Corps, H6002 [13JY]

———promote peace, justice, and stability (H. Res. 451), H9589, H9590, H9592 [10OC], E437 [29MR]

Laos: U.S. policy, E2004 [28OC]

Latvia: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 319), H6083 [17JY]

Law enforcement: assist States and local governments with safe communities programs and combatting school violence (H.R. 5218), E1544 [20SE]

———facilitate exchange and collection of DNA identification information from violent offenders (H.R. 3375), H5047 [23JN]

———facilitate exchange and collection of DNA identification information from violent offenders (H.R. 4640), H8577 [2OC], H12032 [7DE]

Law enforcement officers: honor and recognize officers killed in the line of duty and daily risks and sacrifices of officers (H. Res. 501), H3026 [15MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4516), conference report, H7625 [14SE]

Library of Congress: bicentennial, E439 [29MR]

LIHEAP: funding, H11464 [28OC], E2157 [8DE]

Lithuania: independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 91), H724, H726 [8MR]

Macau: U.S. policy, H11300 [26OC]

Magen David Adom Society: membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (H. Res. 464), H2422, H2423 [3MY], E511 [6AP]

Maher, E. Tunney, Jr.: Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E495 [5AP]

Medicaid: coverage of breast and cervical cancer treatment for certain women and research on relationship between cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (H.R. 4386), H2697 [9MY]

Medicare: make more competitive and efficient and provide for a prescription drug benefit (H.R. 4680), H5376 [28JN]

———require HMO's participating in the Medicare+Choice program to commit to 3-year contracts, E2040 [31OC]

Memorial Day: proclaim a nationwide moment of remembrance (H. Con. Res. 302), H3493 [22MY]

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

Middle East: condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Con. Res. 418), E1722 [6OC]

———condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Con. Res. 426), H9819 [12OC], H10646, H10647, H10653 [24OC], E1791 [13OC]

———U.S. policy on U.N. Security Council resolution condemning current level of violence between the Israelis and Palestinians, H10068 [18OC]

———withhold diplomatic recognition and prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if a Palestinian state is declared unilaterally (H.R. 5272), H8176, H8177, H8179 [26SE], E1582 [25SE]

Middletown, NY: anniversary of Thrall Library, E2182 [14DE]

———tribute to Periwinkle National Theatre for drug education efforts, E2115 [4DE]

Montgomery, G.V. (Sonny): name an honorary room in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol (H. Res. 491), H2979 [15MY]

Monuments and memorials: support construction and completion of a World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia (S. Con. Res. 145), H9957 [17OC]

Moran, Catherine: St. Thomas Aquinas College Founders Award recipient, E1456 [13SE]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): anniversary, E1413 [6SE]

Mozambique: support humanitarian assistance (H. Res. 431), H946 [14MR]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts, E617 [3MY]

National Bipartisan Commission on Cuba: establish, H6560 [19JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: funding, H4535 [15JN]

National Endowment for the Humanities: funding, H4535 [15JN]

New York: conveyance of Governors Island (H.R. 5242), E1554 [21SE]

———Saw Mill River and Ramapo River flood control projects funding, H5220 [27JN], H8425 [28SE]

Nicaragua: protect U.S. citizens against expropriations of property by the Nicaraguan Government (H.R. 4602), E939 [9JN]

NIH: funding, H4915 [21JN]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, H452 [15FE], E261 [9MR]

———peace efforts (H. Res. 547), H8163, H8165, H8175 [26SE]

NRC: decision on restarting Indian Point nuclear power facility, H5217 [27JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: require changes in the bloodborne pathogens standard (H.R. 5178), H8680 [3OC]

O'Connor, John Cardinal: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3557), H384 [15FE], H2592 [4MY]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 317), H2513, H2592 [4MY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (H.R. 782), H10605 [24OC]

Olympic games: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 259), H4651 [19JN]

OPM: conduct study on allowing certain Federal employees paid parental leave, H6698 [20JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: funding through reductions in Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of the Census, and the Educational and Cultural Exchange Program, H5063 [23JN]

Peace Corps: redesignate the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program as the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program, H11300 [26OC]

Peru: encourage free and fair elections (S.J. Res. 43), H2089 [11AP]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, E2157 [8DE]

Point of order, H5943 [12JY], H5973, H5981, H6007, H6009 [13JY]

Pope, Edmond: demand release from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons (H. Con. Res. 404), H9586, H9587, H9589 [10OC]

Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3544), H3545 [23MY]

Public Health Service Act: provide certain children's health services (H.R. 4365), H8255 [27SE]

Radio Vision (organization): anniversary, E458 [30MR]

Railroads: establish a bilateral U.S. and Canadian commission to study the feasibility of connecting the continental rail system to Alaska through Canada, H11300 [26OC]

Rasch, Sunna: Dept. of Education John Stanford Education Heroes Award recipient, E2115 [4DE]

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3591), H1654 [3AP]

Russia: agricultural assistance, H6018 [13JY]

———express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech (H. Con. Res. 352), H4654, H4655 [19JN], E1013 [14JN]

———prohibit the rescheduling or forgiveness of any debt owed to the U.S. until the intelligence facility at Lourdes, Cuba is permanently closed (H.R. 4118), H6552 [19JY]

———prohibit the rescheduling or forgiveness of any debt owed to the U.S. until the intelligence facility at Lourdes, Cuba is permanently closed (H.R. 4118), consideration (H. Res. 555), H6550, H6553, H6559 [19JY]

———prohibit the rescheduling or forgiveness of any debt owed to the U.S. until the intelligence facility at Lourdes, Cuba is permanently closed (H.R. 4118), motion to recommit, H6560 [19JY]

———propose principles governing the provision of IMF assistance, E1210 [11JY]

Senegal: elections (H. Res. 449), H2432, H2433 [3MY]

Sierra Leone: support Government in its peace-building efforts (H.R. 3879), H2428, H2429 [3MY]

Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (H.R. 5), H594 [1MR], E262 [9MR]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (H.R. 5), Senate amendment, H1446 [28MR]

———protect Social Security and Medicare surpluses through strengthened budgetary enforcement mechanisms (H.R. 3859), H4714 [20JN]

St. Patrick's Day: observance, E261 [9MR]

Sudan: increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 1453), H10640, H10642 [24OC]

———National Democratic Alliance funding, H6006 [13JY]

Sullivan County, NY: transportation projects funding, H3429 [19MY]

Syria: provide certain nationals an opportunity to apply for adjustment of immigration status (H.R. 4681), H5748 [11JY]

Tariff: paint additive chemical (H.R. 3828), E222 [2MR]

Taxation: eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (H.R. 6), H313 [10FE]

———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 519), H4081 [8JN]

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

———provide for increased fairness to taxpayers (H.R. 4163), E559 [13AP]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption, H1243 [22MR]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (H.R. 3916), H3850 [25MY]

Telephones: improve cellular telephone service in certain rural areas and achieve equitable treatment of certain cellular license applicants, H2291 [13AP]

Television: ensure local service to small, rural markets by satellite providers (H.R. 3615), H2291 [13AP]

Terrorism: modify the enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgments, E2014 [28OC]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, E364 [21MR]

U.N. Drug Control Program: contributions by countries to fund activities, E95 [8FE]

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees: anniversary (H. Res. 577), H9592 [10OC]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4115), H7291 [7SE]

Ukraine: agricultural assistance, H6018 [13JY]

Vajpayee, Atal Bihari: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister, H7491 [12SE]

Vatican City: U.N. status of the Holy See (H. Con. Res. 253), H5759 [11JY]

Vento, Bruce F.: tribute (H. Res. 618), H9576 [10OC]

Veterans: enhance education benefits programs (S. 1402), H3556 [23MY], H9946 [17OC]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans, H4726 [20JN], H10385 [19OC]

———require employers to give employees who are members of reserve components leave of absence to participate in an honor guard for veterans' funerals (H.R. 284), H8634 [3OC]

Veterans Health Administration: improve personnel system (H.R. 5109), H7964 [21SE]

Vietnam: human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 295), H2417, H2418 [3MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: place a plaque to honor those veterans who died after their service, but as a direct result of that service (H.R. 3293), H2667 [9MY]

Vietnamese Americans: support improved social and political conditions in Vietnam (H. Con. Res. 322), H5682 [10JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: recognize end of the Vietnam era and the sacrifice of those who served in Southeast Asia or in support of U.S. interests (H. Con. Res. 228), H1972 [10AP]

Votes: position on missed, H2036 [11AP], E1492 [14SE]

Westchester County, NY: anniversary of Rotary Club of Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, and Irvington, E426 [28MR]

Wildlife: issue postage stamps to support wildlife protection programs (H.R. 4872), E1282 [19JY]

William S. Broomfield Post Office Building, Royal Oak, MI: designate (H.R. 4884), H7224 [6SE]

Women: reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women, H9037 [6OC]

———reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (H.R. 1248), H8105 [26SE]

World War II: anniversary of D-Day, E898 [6JN]

———facilitate settlement of claims against Japanese companies by former U.S. prisoners of war used as slave labor (S. Con. Res. 158), H12509 [15DE]

———support Day of Honor 2000 to honor and recognize the service of minority veterans (H.J. Res. 98), H3559 [23MY]

World War II Memorial: groundbreaking ceremony in the District of Columbia, E2100 [14NO]

Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, E390 [22MR]

Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (H. Res. 500), H4652 [19JN]

———violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (H. Res. 500), E695 [10MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4118 [8JN], H7200 [27JY]

Special order: granted, H87 [31JA], H1474 [28MR], H4814 [21JN]

Reports

U.S.-Korean National Assembly Student Intern Exchange Program: Jacqueline Hui, E1959 [27OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 106th Congress: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Rept. 106-1049), H12534 [2JA]

Armenian Genocide Understanding and Sensitivity in Responding to Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Genocide Issues: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 596) (H. Rept. 106-933), H8799 [4OC]

Intercountry Adoption Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2909) (H. Rept. 106-691), H5036 [22JN]

Oil Price Reduction Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3822) (H. Rept. 106-528), H1123 [20MR]

Russian Anti-Ship Missile Nonproliferation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4022) (H. Rept. 106-667), H4219 [12JN]

Russian-American Trust and Cooperation Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 4118) (H. Rept. 106-668), H4219 [12JN]

U.S.-Panama Partnership Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 3673) (H. Rept. 106-803), H7205 [27JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Miles Lerman: Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S., E351 [20MR]

Statements

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of U.S. Flag: Alan G. Lance, Sr., American Legion, E459 [30MR]

Summaries

Iran Nonproliferation Act (H.R. 1883): Senate Amendments, H605 [1MR]

North Korea Nonproliferation Act (H.R. 4860), E1268 [19JY]

Tables

U.N. Drug Control Program funding pledges by countries, E96 [8FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 307, condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage, E566 [13AP]

H. Con. Res. 352, express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech in Russia, E1013 [14JN]

H. Con. Res. 418, condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, E1722 [6OC]

H. Con. Res. 426, condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, E1791 [13OC]

H. Res. 451, promote peace, justice, and stability in Kosovo, E437 [29MR]

H. Res. 464, Magen David Adom Society membership and recognition of the Red Shield of David by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, E511 [6AP]

H. Res. 500, condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period in Zimbabwe, E696 [10MY]

H. Res. 572, improve relations with India and intensify bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism, E1460 [13SE]

H. Res. 664, GAO investigation of U.S. participation in U.N. peacekeeping operations, E2028 [30OC]

H.R. 4528, International Academic Opportunity Act, E837 [25MY]

H.R. 4602, Property Protection Act, E940 [9JN]

H.R. 4709, Gold Star Parents Annuity Act, E1081 [22JN]

H.R. 4731, Foreign Trust Busting Act, E1107 [23JN]

H.R. 4732, International Energy Fair Pricing Act, E1103 [23JN]

H.R. 4899, Asian Pacific Charter Commission Act, E1293 [21JY]

H.R. 5196, Human Rights Investment Act, E1514 [18SE]

H.R. 5218, Safer America for Everyone's Children (SAFE Children) Act, E1544-E1546 [20SE]

H.R. 5272, Peace Through Negotiations Act, E1582 [25SE]

H.R. 5363, congressional review of proposed construction of court facilities, E1667 [4OC]

Tributes

Abram, Morris B., E496 [5AP]

Archer, Representative, H11419 [27OC]

Brady, Jack, E476 [3AP]

Burke, John, E989 [13JN]

Callahan, Representative, H6019 [13JY]

Chen, Stephen, E964 [9JN]

Cox, James F., E568 [13AP]

Demerest, William M. (Bud), E2217 [15DE]

Dress, James, E35 [31JA]

Foti, Seth, E1601 [27SE]

Gonzalez, Henry B., H12008 [5DE]

Goodling, Representative, H8625 [3OC]

Hornick, Lita, E184 [29FE]

Hui, Jacqueline, E1959 [27OC]

Lasch, Ronald, H7607 [14SE]

Lerman, Miles, E351 [20MR]

Makinde, Martina O., E973 [12JN]

Moynihan, Senator, H7735 [19SE]

Myron, Joshua, E991 [13JN]

Porter, Representative, H10253 [18OC]

Serrano, Rosso J., E657 [4MY], E986 [13JN]

Smith, Earl, E81 [8FE]

Washington, George, E196 [29FE]

Weiss, Gail, E1763 [12OC]

Wilson, Malcolm, E294 [14MR]