CHABOT, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H5436 [28JN]

Business and industry: establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), H166 [1FE], H181 [2FE]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 3709), H2779 [9MY], H2807 [10MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AAA Ohio Motorists Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 388), H7210 [27JY]

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

Afghanistan: prevent any Taliban led Government from obtaining a seat in the U.N. and refuse recognition for any Afghan Government while human rights violations persist against women and girls (see H. Res. 187), H50 [27JA]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 453), H2411 [2MY]

———prohibit import, export, sale, or possession of bear viscera (see H.R. 2166), H9011 [5OC]

Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (see H. Res. 531), H5436 [28JN]

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

Arnold C. D'Amico Station, South Euclid, OH: designate (see H.R. 4853), H6051 [13JY]

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

Birds: prohibit interstate movement of live birds, for the purpose of fighting, to States in which animal fighting is lawful (see H.R. 1275), H5656 [29JN]

Budget: ensure on-budget surplus is used to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 3695), H510 [16FE]

———provide for reconciliation of the concurrent resolution to reduce the public debt and to decrease the statutory debt limit (see H.R. 4601), H4120 [8JN] (see H.R. 4866), H6471 [18JY]

Children and youth: protect infants who are born alive (see H.R. 4292), H2655 [8MY]

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

———elections (see H. Con. Res. 272), H921 [9MR]

———ensure that future is resolved peacefully through a democratic mechanism and with the express consent of the Taiwanese people (see H. Res. 659), H11445 [27OC]

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

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

Contracts: allow choice of arbitration as a means of settling disputes (see H.R. 534), H4174 [9JN]

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

———legal definition of human life relative to presence of brain wave activity and spontaneous cardiac activity (see H. Con. Res. 305), H2341 [13AP]

Crime: improve information on, and protections against, child sexual abuse (see H.R. 2382), H757 [8MR]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 4051), H1589 [29MR]

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), H1958 [6AP]

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

Diseases: increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 321), H4220 [12JN]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 409), H90 [31JA]

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), H1958 [6AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit issuance of a certificate for subminimum wages for individuals with impaired vision (see H.R. 3540), H7503 [12SE]

FDA: restrict authority to issue clinical holds on investigational drugs or to deny patients expanded access to such drugs (see H.R. 3677), H7281 [6SE]

Firearms: prohibit funding to give or withhold a preference to a seller of firearms or ammunition relative to an agreement on enhanced safety of handguns and pistols (see H.R. 4257), H3813 [24MY]

Fish and fishing: eliminate the wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice of shark finning (see H.R. 3535), H48 [27JA]

Foreign policy: defend fundamental human rights to family, conscience, and life in international negotiations (see H. Res. 521), H4485 [14JN]

———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), H998 [14MR]

Foreign trade: eliminate disincentives to fair trade conditions (see H.R. 842), H8736 [3OC]

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

Housing: expand protections for especially vulnerable consumers against abusive mortgage lending practices and streamline the framework regulating mortgage originations (see H.R. 4213), H2906 [10MY]

Iran: condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (see H. Con. Res. 307), H7212 [27JY]

Larry Small Post Office Building, Beachwood, OH: designate (see H.R. 4315), H2512 [3MY]

Law enforcement: authorize appropriations for the prosecution of obscenity cases (see H.R. 4710), H6599 [19JY]

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

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H574 [29FE]

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

Medicaid: provide families and disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 4825), H7212 [27JY]

———remove limit on disproportionate share hospital payments to Ohio (see H.R. 3065), H4035 [7JN]

Medicare: waive waiting period for coverage and provide coverage of drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 353), H4336 [13JN]

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

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

Ohio: constitutionality of State motto (see H. Res. 494), H2606 [4MY]

Olympic games: mint commemorative coins to support the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games and U.S. Olympic Committee programs (see H.R. 3679), H7211 [27JY]

Pensions: reform (see H.R. 1102), H6599 [19JY]

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), H2770 [9MY]

Racial relations: recognize the significant contribution the Birmingham Pledge has made in fostering racial harmony and reconciliation (see H.J. Res. 102), H6471 [18JY]

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

Russia: prohibit the rescheduling or forgiveness of any debt owed to the U.S. until the intelligence facility at Lourdes, Cuba is permanently closed (see H.R. 4118), H1587 [29MR]

Schools: promote the use of proven academic and classroom-management solutions for problems of behavior, attention, and learning in school children (see H. Res. 459), H1763 [4AP]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see H.R. 2366), H255 [8FE]

Smithsonian Institution: mint coins in commemoration of the National Museum of the American Indian (see H.R. 4259), H7871 [19SE]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' and surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 1217), H7502 [12SE]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit to certain low-income members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 1055), H255 [8FE]

———allow credit to businesses who employ military reservists and a comparable credit to self-employed military reservists, and restore deductions for services performed by military reservists (see H.R. 3915), H7503 [12SE]

———allow tax credits for public and nonpublic elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 935), H6052 [13JY]

———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), H165 [1FE]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3916), H2341 [13AP]

———repeal increases in motor fuel taxes (see H.R. 3844), H4220 [12JN]

———repeal modification of capital gains tax payments relative to small businesses sold on the installment sales method (see H.R. 3594), H511 [16FE]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 4199), H1956 [6AP]

———treatment of adoption expenses (see H.R. 531), H7365 [7SE]

———treatment of computers provided to employees for personal use (see H.R. 4274), H2906 [10MY]

———treatment of small businesses (see H.R. 2087), H8406 [27SE]

Telecommunications: promote deployment of advanced services and competition by relieving unnecessary burdens on the two percent local exchange carriers (see H.R. 3850), H2655 [8MY]

Terrorism: modify the enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgments (see H.R. 3485), H3926 [6JN]

Vatican City: U.N. status of the Holy See (see H. Con. Res. 253), H922 [9MR]

Volunteer workers: eliminate the requirement that fingerprints be supplied for background checks (see H.R. 3410), H997 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Foreign policy: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 5241), H7990 [21SE]

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

Schindler, Michael and Julie: relief (see H.R. 5480), H10036 [17OC]

Taxation: prohibit the use of Presidential Election Campaign Fund for Presidential nominating conventions (see H.R. 5146), H7501 [12SE]

Motions

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

Crime: establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), H6940 [25JY]

Dept. of State and related agencies: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2415), H9788 [11OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), H1791 [5AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 2415), conference report, H9835 [12OC]

Budget: deficit, H7938 [21SE]

———treatment of any budget surpluses, H8746 [4OC], H10815 [25OC]

Bureau of the Census: mistakes on mailing informing households of pending receipt of decennial census forms, H1770 [5AP]

Business and industry: clarify statute of repose for durable goods relative to existing State statutes of limitation and assertion of claims for remediation of environmental hazards, H182 [2FE]

———establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), H173, H177, H178, H179, H182 [2FE]

———establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), corrections in engrossment, H184 [2FE]

Children and youth: encourage communities to implement the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H. Res. 605), H10634 [24OC]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to St. Xavier High School boys' basketball team, H1419 [28MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, H1481 [29MR]

———establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), H6938 [25JY]

———establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), insert H.R. 3380 language in lieu, H6940 [25JY]

———establish Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians employed by, or accompanying, the U.S. Armed Forces (H.R. 3380), H6928, H6929 [25JY]

———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (H.R. 4047), H6940, H6941 [25JY]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 409), H102 [1FE]

Foreign policy: reduce, suspend, or terminate certain assistance to countries engaged in oil price fixing to the detriment of the U.S. economy (H.R. 3822), consideration (H. Res. 445), H1207 [22MR]

FRS: impact of government spending on interest rates, H13 [27JA]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (H. Con. Res. 293), H3565 [23MY]

Income: increase minimum wage and provide tax benefits for small businesses (H.R. 3081), H760 [9MR]

Law enforcement: authorize appropriations for the prosecution of obscenity cases (H.R. 4710), H6942 [25JY]

Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (H.R. 4033), H6932 [25JY]

———honor and recognize officers killed in the line of duty and daily risks and sacrifices of officers (H. Res. 501), H3025 [15MY]

Mental health: establish demonstration courts (S. 1865), H10636, H10637 [24OC]

Ohio: constitutionality of State motto (H. Res. 494), H5182, H5184 [27JN]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H4344 [14JN], H5441 [29JN]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), H468 [16FE]

Tax Freedom Day: observance, H2414 [3MY]

Taxation: eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts, H9639 [11OC]

———expand child tax credit, H9639 [11OC]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 3709), H2808 [10MY]

———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), H3933 [7JN], H4126 [9JN]

———rates, H13 [27JA]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 1041), H2128 [12AP]

Terrorism: modify the enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgments (H.R. 3485), H6936, H6937 [25JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 494, constitutionality of Ohio State motto, H5182 [27JN]

Tributes

Lindgren, Gary and Susan, H9639 [11OC]

Lindgren, Jack C., H9639 [11OC]

Samad, Parma, H257 [9FE]