CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) Civil Rights

Addresses

Africa's Role in the World Movement for Democracy: Carl Gershman, National Endowment for Democracy, E1953-E1955 [26OC]

Figure Skating—A Glimpse of Freedom: Janet Lynn, E1691-E1693 [6OC]

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

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

Amendments

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), S8132, S8138, S8141, S8152, S8161, S8217, S8218, S8219, S8220, S8221 [7SE], S8298, S8300, S8345, S8346, S8349 [11SE], S8369, S8396, S8424 [12SE], S8470, S8471, S8484, S8508 [13SE], H3662 [24MY]

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

———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), S1753 [27MR]

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

Crime: enhance rights and protections of victims (S. 934), S2777 [13AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S1706, S1722, S1750, S1751 [27MR]

Health: embryonic stem cell research funding (S. 2015), S8771 [19SE], S8865 [20SE], S9525 [28SE]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (H.R. 2442), H10627 [24OC]

Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe (S. Res. 272), S3271 [2MY]

Tibetan National Day: designate (S. Res. 60), S1428, S1436 [9MR]

Analyses

Financial Information Privacy Protection Act (S. 2513), S3535 [4MY]

Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (S. 2869), E1563 [22SE]

Articles and editorials

Bajrang Dal Ban Sought After Pre-Easter Attacks on Christians in India, E612 [2MY]

Biggest Vote, H3399 [18MY]

Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, H8160 [26SE]

Camp Meeting Celebrates the Vision of a Hindu India, E1952 [26OC]

Case Against Bigotry, E815 [23MY]

Case for China Trade, H3729 [24MY]

Catholic `Criminals' in China, S8675 [19SE], H7826 [19SE]

Catholic Priest Murdered in His Mission Home, E1132 [28JN]

China, Trade and Missiles, S8617 [15SE]

China Asserts Claim Over Taiwan, S8480 [13SE]

China Pop De-Fizzed—Why Things Go Better for Coke Without Ahmei on Its Billboards, H6403 [18JY]

China Trade Boosts Farmers, S8480 [13SE]

China Unicom Scraps Plan Linked to Qualcomm Deal, H6402 [18JY]

China Warns ``No More Concessions'' To Get Into WTO, H6402 [18JY]

China Wary of Its Private Sector, H6402 [18JY]

Christians in India Claim Bombing Is Part of Hate Campaign, E920 [9JN]

Christians in India Protest `Bias' Order, E280 [9MR]

Christians in India Seek Help From Abroad, E1056 [20JN]

Congress Shouldn't Let Organized Labor Derail U.S.-China Trade Vote, H3610 [23MY]

Debate on PNTR for China—A Response to Barshefsky and Jackson, H3520 [22MY]

Discrimination Goes High-Tech, S6077 [29JN]

DNA Dilemma—Gene Tests Can Cost You, S6076 [29JN]

Do You Need a Chaperone at the Casino?, E902 [6JN]

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

E. Timor Panel Blamed Army for Atrocities, S194 [1FE]

Evolution Doesn't Occur Overnight, S1971 [30MR], E283 [13MR]

Execution for a Kidney—China Supplies Convicts' Organs to Malaysians, H6418 [18JY]

Gene Privacy, S6076 [29JN]

Gene Secrets—Clinton Right To Oppose Genetic Discrimination, S6077 [29JN]

Ground Rules for DNA Sampling, S6077 [29JN]

Havana's Hostages, E259 [9MR]

Image and Reality in Russia, E1832 [19OC]

In China's Legal Evolution, the Lawyers Are Handcuffed, S89 [26JA]

Iverson's Bad Rap Is Well-Deserved, S9921 [5OC]

Jiang Muddies the Waters, S8479 [13SE]

Justice for Timor, S194 [1FE]

Kosovo's Ongoing Agonies, E955 [9JN]

Massacred Sikhs Identified, E369 [21MR]

Near Clinton's India Visit, Violence Flares in Kashmir, E370 [21MR], E484 [4AP]

No Militants in the Council of Khalistan, E1696 [6OC], E1846 [19OC]

No Workers' Paradise, S8489 [13SE]

Ohio Baby Survives Abortion Procedure, H8161 [26SE]

Opening China's Economy—WTO Membership Will Benefit All, S8696 [19SE]

Opening Doors—Congress' Vote Primes U.S. Firms To Boost Investments in China, H6401 [18JY]

Oppression of Christians Continues in India, E1209 [11JY]

Path to Putin, S2555 [12AP]

Permanent Normal Trade Relations With the People's Republic of China, H3609 [23MY]

PLA-Firms Plan ``Completed'', H6403 [18JY]

Property Owners Due a Hearing, E374 [22MR]

Property Rights and Wrongs, H1085 [16MR]

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

Protests by Hindu Group Raise Fear in India, E1348 [27JY]

Riots Ruined Family, Judiciary His Life, E156 [16FE]

Self Immolation in Front of UP Assembly, E60 [2FE]

Sikh Family Saves Nuns From Bawaria Attack, E334 [16MR]

Taiwan's New President Backs Sino-American Trade, S8331 [11SE]

35 Massacred in Sikh Town in Kashmir, E484 [4AP], E370 [21MR]

Trade Status May Hold the Key to End of Roller-Coaster Ride in U.S.-China Relationship, E819 [24MY]

Travelers Insurance, Safeco Lose China Operating Licenses, H6403 [18JY]

Two Churches Hit With Bomb Attacks in India, E1332 [27JY]

U.N. Chief in Kosovo Takes Stock of Tough Year, S7636 [26JY]

U.N. Official Warns of Losing the Peace in Kosovo, S7635 [26JY]

Vietnam—25 Years Later—In Hindsight, a Just Cause, H2420 [3MY]

Vietnam's Failed Revolution, H2421 [3MY]

When They Burned the Flag Back Home—Thoughts of a Former POW, S1786 [28MR], S1837 [29MR]

Yearning To Be Great, India Loses Its Way, E1938 [25OC]

Your PC Is Watching, E1950 [26OC]

Bills and resolutions

Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 432), H10473 [19OC]

Bankruptcy: prohibit sale of customer databases containing personally identifiable information by companies in bankruptcy proceedings (see S. 2857), S6574 [12JY]

Capital punishment: prohibit the execution of pregnant women (see H.R. 4888), H6599 [19JY]

Children and youth: protect infants who are born alive (see S. 3127), S9381 [27SE] (see H.R. 4292), H2337 [13AP]

China, People's Republic of: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (see H.J. Res. 103), H5084 [23JN]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession and the Republic of China's accession to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4509), H3474 [19MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (see S. 2277), S1671 [23MR] (see H.R. 4444), H3049 [15MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), consideration (see H. Res. 510), H3648 [23MY]

———provide for commercial and labor rule of law programs to reform administration of justice and strengthen protection of labor rights (see H.R. 4306), H2338 [13AP]

Commission for the Comprehensive Study of Privacy Protection: establish (see S. 3040), S8501 [13SE] (see H.R. 4049), H1163 [21MR]

Commission on the Comprehensive Study of Voting Procedures: establish (see S. 3269), S11537 [14NO] (see H.R. 5645), H12045 [7DE]

Computers: combat hacking through enhanced law enforcement and protect privacy of computer users (see S. 2430), S2727 [13AP]

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

———improve Internet security and protect against cyberterrorism (see S. 2448), S2728 [13AP] (see H. Con. Res. 285), H1077 [15MR]

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

———preclude the admissibility of certain confessions in criminal cases (see S. 2830), S6121 [29JN]

———provide a civil action for a minor injured by exposure to explicit sexual or violent material (see H.R. 5045), H7207 [27JY]

Crime: expand prohibition on stalking (see S. 2011), S113 [27JA] (see S. 2991), S7840 [27JY]

———modify authority relative to the use of pen registers, trap and trace devices, and computer fraud activities (see H.R. 4347), H2410 [2MY]

———penalties for the placing of sexual explicit photographs on the Internet without the permission of the persons photographed (see H.R. 5462), H9900 [12OC]

———provide criminal penalties for the harassment of victims of Federal offenses by the convicted offenders (see H.R. 4166), H1762 [4AP]

———treatment of the interception of electronic communications (see H.R. 5018), H7206 [27JY]

Customs Service: prohibit use of racial and other discriminatory profiling in connection with searches and detentions of individuals (see S. 2393), S2526 [11AP]

Egypt: provide a timely and open judicial appeal for Shaiboub William Arsel and complete an independent investigation of police brutality in Al-Kosheh (see S. Res. 367), S9945 [5OC]

Election Administration Commission: establish (see S. 1), S11917 [15DE] (see H.R. 5674), H12531 [15DE]

Employment: protect day laborers from unfair labor practices (see H.R. 5182), H7651 [14SE]

———provide adequate sanctions for unfair labor practices resulting in the discharge of employees (see H.R. 5217), H7932 [20SE]

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

Fair Credit Reporting Act: provide for disclosure of credit-scoring information by creditors and consumer reporting agencies (see S. 3063), S8657 [18SE]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reform relative to liability for noncompliance (see H.R. 3618), H340 [10FE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit issuance of a certificate for subminimum wages for individuals with impaired vision (see S. 2031), S328 [3FE] (see H.R. 3540), H49 [27JA]

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

FEC: study voting procedures in Federal elections and award Voting Improvement Grants to States (see S. 3273), S11575 [5DE] (see H.R. 5680), H12532 [15DE]

Financial institutions: give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (see S. 2360), S2233 [5AP]

———prohibit use or sharing of medical health records or information (see S. 2863), S6677 [13JY]

———strengthen consumer control over use and disclosure of personal financial and health information (see S. 2513), S3514 [4MY] (see H.R. 4380), H2605 [4MY] (see H.R. 4585), H3924 [6JN]

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

Freedom of religion: 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]

———protect religious liberty (see S. 2081), S680 [22FE] (see S. 2869), S6678 [13JY] (see H.R. 4862), H6052 [13JY] (see H. Con. Res. 379), H6777 [24JY]

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

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

Government: restore first amendment protections of religion and speech (see H.R. 5078), H7209 [27JY]

Health: embryonic stem cell research funding (see S. 2015), S149 [31JA] (see H. Res. 414), H209 [2FE]

———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (H.R. 2457), consideration (see H. Res. 520), H4174 [9JN]

Immigration: ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien (see S. 3139), S9466 [28SE]

Indonesia: condemn militia attack on U.N. refugee workers in West Timor and call for an end to militia violence in East and West Timor (see H. Con. Res. 395), H7502 [12SE]

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

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

Labor unions: prevent discrimination based on participation in labor disputes (see S. 3249), S11131 [26OC] (see S. 3258), S11252 [27OC]

Latvia: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 110), S3514 [4MY] (see H. Con. Res. 319), H2606 [4MY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 91), S1118 [2MR] (see H. Con. Res. 258), H573 [29FE]

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

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

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish a Chief Labor Negotiator (see S. 3247), S11131 [26OC] (see S. 3257), S11252 [27OC]

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

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

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

———prohibit appearance of Social Security numbers on, or through, unopened Dept. of the Treasury mailings (see S. 3219), S10801 [19OC]

———prohibit mailing of matter which bears an individual's Social Security number on its outside (see H.R. 4910), H6717 [20JY]

———prohibit the display of an individual's Social Security number for commercial purposes without the consent of the individual (see S. 2554), S3946 [15MY]

———prohibit the sale, share, or transfer of information acquired by Internet sites that include a pledge that it would not be released (see H.R. 4814), H5736 [10JY]

———prohibit the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers by financial institutions and define such numbers as nonpublic personal information (see S. 2871), S6841 [14JY]

———prohibit use of electronic measurement units to scan car radios (see S. 2057), S612 [10FE]

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

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

———protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers (see S. 2699), S4820 [8JN] (see S. 2876), S6841 [14JY] (see H.R. 4611), H4120 [8JN]

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

———require the disclosure of electronic monitoring of employee communications and computer usage in the workplace (see S. 2898), S7393 [20JY] (see H.R. 4908), H6717 [20JY]

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

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see S. 3146), S9606 [2OC]

Religion: accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 4237), H2122 [11AP]

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

———detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press (see S. Res. 261), S799 [24FE] (see S. Res. 303), S3514 [4MY]

———express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech (see S. Con. Res. 123), S5241 [15JN] (see H. Con. Res. 352), H4484 [14JN]

Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe (see S. Res. 272), S1392 [9MR]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals, prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers, and provide additional safeguards for beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 4857), H6051 [13JY]

Taxation: permit the disclosure of return information to verify the accuracy of information provided on applications for Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 4661), H4484 [14JN]

———provide for increased fairness to taxpayers (see H.R. 4163), H1762 [4AP]

Turkey: withdraw armed forces from Cyprus and negotiate for the reunification of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 358), H4817 [21JN] (see H. Con. Res. 370), H5843 [11JY]

21st Century Bipartisan Electoral Commission: establish (see H.R. 5664), H12094 [14DE]

Vietnam: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 295), H1588 [29MR]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (see S.J. Res. 47), S4565 [6JN] (see H.J. Res. 99), H3924 [6JN]

Voting: encourage States to adopt uniform voting procedures to carry out the election of the President and Vice President (see H. Con. Res. 447), H12532 [15DE]

———establish a commission to develop uniform standards for the administration of Federal elections (see H.R. 5672), H12531 [15DE]

———establish a commission to study voting procedures in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 5676, 5677), H12531 [15DE]

———establish a grant program to assist State and local governments with improving the administration of elections through activities which may include the modernization of voting procedures and equipment (see H.R. 5653), H12080 [11DE]

———reaffirm voting rights of members of the uniformed services and their dependents by having the Attorney General take appropriate actions to protect such rights in Florida (see H. Con. Res. 444), H12017 [5DE]

———secure Federal voting rights of persons who have fully served their sentences, parole, and probation (see S. 2666), S4460 [25MY] (see H.R. 5158), H7502 [12SE]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 4735), H5083 [23JN]

Cloture motions

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), motion to proceed, S7590 [26JY], S7768 [27JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S1737 [27MR], S1839 [29MR]

Cost Estimates

Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (H.R. 1658): CBO, H2047-H2049 [11AP]

Descriptions

Innocent Child Protection Act (H.R. 4888), H6796 [25JY]

Essays

National Symbol: Charles Evans Hughes, S1767 [28MR]

Rights and Duties: Calvin Coolidge, S1767 [28MR]

Samuel Adams—Father of the American Revolution: Amanda Pearson, E1319 [26JY]

Interviews

Interview with Radio Liberty Correspondent Andrei Babitsky: Hero of the Day Program, NTV (Russian television network), E301 [14MR]

Letters

Bob Jones University affiliation with anti-Catholic individuals: Bob Jones III, Bob Jones University, E456 [30MR]

———several Representatives, E455 [30MR]

Born-Alive Infants Protection Act: Gordon B. Avery, H8159 [26SE]

Civil liberties violations of Sikhs in India relative to religious observances: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E2183 [14DE]

Civilian trial for Lori H. Berenson in Peru: Representative Carolyn Maloney, H7242 [6SE]

Constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. flag: C. Valentine Bates, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization), S1840 [29MR]

———Carl Swisher, American Legion, S1842 [29MR]

———Colin L. Powell, S1711 [27MR], S1785 [28MR], S1837 [29MR]

———Daniel S. Wheeler, Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc., S1840 [29MR]

———George W. Bush, Governor of Texas, S1843 [29MR]

———Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S1840 [29MR]

———H. Norman Schwarzkopf, S1843 [29MR]

———Harold L. (Butch) Miller, American Legion, S1841 [29MR]

———James D. Staton, Air Force Sergeants Association, S1841 [29MR]

———Joseph J. Frank, American Legion, S1843 [29MR]

———Marty Justis, Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc., S1840 [29MR]

———Michael A. Nelson, Retired Officers Association, S1842 [29MR]

———Patrick H. Brady, Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc., S1839, S1843 [29MR]

———Representatives Hansen, Cannon, and Cook, S1842 [29MR]

———Roger W. Putnam, Non Commissioned Officers Association, S1842 [29MR]

———Tommy Lasorda, Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball team), S1842 [29MR]

———Virgil C. Dechant, Knights of Columbus, S1840 [29MR]

———Wanda S. North, American Legion Auxiliary, S1842 [29MR]

Ensure debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic violence are nondischargeable relative to bankruptcy: Senator Hatch, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7384 [20JY]

Human rights violations in West Papua in Indonesia: President Clinton, E1828 [19OC]

———several Representatives, E1828 [19OC]

Incarceration of Zhang Jie in the People's Republic of China: several Representatives, E1516 [18SE]

People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization: Billy Graham, S8697 [19SE]

———Charlene Barshefsky, U.S. Trade Representative, S8564 [14SE]

———Charles L. Calkins, Fleet Reserve Association, H3469 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Charles L. Taylor, AMVETS, H3469 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Ciping Huang, H2195 [12AP]

———Frank G. Wickersham III, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H3469 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E760 [18MY]

———Jayson L. Spiegel, Reserve Officers Association, H3289 [17MY], H3469 [19MY], H3724 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Joe Volk, Friends Committee on National Legislation, S8698 [19SE]

———John W. Smart, VFW, H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Marshall Hanson and Dennis F. Pierman, Naval Reserve Association, H3723 [24MY], E760 [18MY]

———Pat Robertson, Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., S8697 [19SE]

———President Clinton, S8478 [13SE], S8723 [19SE]

———Raymond A. Bell, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association, H3469 [19MY], H3724 [24MY], E760 [18MY]

———Representative Berman, H3471 [19MY]

———Representative Wolf, S8392 [12SE], H3470 [19MY]

———Representatives Christopher H. Smith, Wolf, and Bonior, H3470 [19MY]

———Representatives Stark, Carolyn McCarthy, and Pelosi, H3470 [19MY]

———Richard Cizik, National Association of Evangelicals, E789 [19MY]

———Wei Jingsheng, H3620 [23MY]

———several agricultural organizations, S8493 [13SE], S8552 [14SE]

———several former military commanders and national security experts, H3724 [24MY]

———several religious leaders, S8697 [19SE], E879 [25MY]

People's Republic of China understanding with the U.S. on prohibiting the import and export of prison labor products: David J. Brenner, U.S. Embassy in the People's Republic of China, S8365 [12SE]

———Wang Shu-sheng, People's Republic of China Prison Administration Bureau, S8362 [12SE]

Performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S5411 [20JN]

———Edwin F. O'Brien, Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A., S5408 [20JN]

Persecution of Christians in India: National Association of Asian Indian Christians in the USA, Inc., E1939 [25OC]

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

Prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information: Fran Visco, National Breast Cancer Coalition, S6071 [29JN]

———several health care organizations, S6070 [29JN]

Proposed disclosure of confidential census information: Norman Y. Mineta, Sec. of Commerce, H11247 [26OC]

Protect U.S. flag: Bob Hanson, Vietnam Veterans of America, North Dakota State Council, S1721 [27MR]

———John R. Luckey, Congressional Research Service, S1720 [27MR]

———Robert S. Peck, S1708 [27MR]

———William Van Alstyne, S1709-S1710 [27MR]

Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act: Melissa Rogers, Coalition for the Free Exercise of Religion, S7776 [27JY]

———Robert Raben, Dept. of Justice, S7776 [27JY]

———Wade Henderson and Dorothy I. Height, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (organization), S7777 [27JY]

Republic of China accession to the World Trade Organization: President Clinton, S8478 [13SE]

———several Senators, S8479 [13SE]

Social Security Number Confidentiality Act: Representative Archer, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1846 [19OC]

———Representative Burton, Committee on Government Reform (House), E1846 [19OC]

Vietnamese trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions: several trade associations, H7010 [26JY]

Lists

Attacks on Christians in India, E1219 [13JY]

Prisoners of religious conscience for the underground Roman Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China, H12 [27JA]

Violent acts against ethnic minorities in Kosovo, S7632 [26JY]

Memorandums

Bankruptcy and Debts Incurred as a Result of Abortion Clinic Violence: Robin Jeweler, Congressional Research Service, S11695 [7DE]

Bankruptcy Reform Legislation Relative to Abortion Clinic Violence: Robin Jeweler, Congressional Research Service, S11414 [31OC], S11464 [1NO]

People's Republic of China Understanding With the U.S. on Prohibiting the Import and Export of Prison Labor Products: Arnold Kanter, Dept. of State, and Liu Huoqiu, People's Republic of China, S8364 [12SE]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Yugoslavia: President Clinton, S4458 [25MY], H3855 [25MY]

Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status for the People's Republic of China Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: President Clinton, S1313 [8MR], H753 [8MR]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), S8467 [13SE], H3744 [24MY]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S1795 [28MR]

Opinion polls

Demographic information on U.S. citizens' views of normal trade relations relative to human rights abuses and religious freedom in the People's Republic of China, H11 [27JA]

Petitions and memorials

Tennessee: People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, E935 [9JN]

Press releases

Babbar Khalsa Members Being Killed for RDX—Planting Explosive Is Modus Operandi of Indian Intelligence: Council of Khalistan, E1903 [25OC]

Born-Alive Infants Protection Act: National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League, H8158 [26SE]

Chinese Persecution of Uighur Muslims May Be Increasing: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H6417 [18JY]

Civil Liberties Violations of Sikhs in India: Amnesty International, E1604 [27SE]

Council's International Convention Very Successful—Delegates Very Enthusiastic and Upbeat: Council of Khalistan, E1962 [27OC]

India—Arrest of Witness Points to Continuing Police Harassment: Amnesty International, E1604 [27SE]

Indian Government Murders 35 Sikhs: Council of Khalistan, E368 [21MR], E483 [4AP]

People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: American Legion, H3470 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Center for Security Policy, H3725 [24MY]

———Senator Specter, S4037 [17MY]

———VFW, H3470 [19MY]

U.S. Should Declare India a Terrorist State: Council of Khalistan, E50 [1FE]

Proposals

People's Republic of China normal trade relations treatment relative to attack, invasion, or blockade of the Republic of China, H3471 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H185 [2FE], H379, H414 [15FE], E140, E145 [15FE]

Africa: political reform, E1953 [26OC]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H3347-H3350 [18MY]

Arts and humanities: characterization of sex and violence in the entertainment industry, H7717-H7719 [18SE], H7858 [19SE]

Bankruptcy: ensure debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic violence are nondischargeable, H9835, H9836 [12OC]

Barbados: independence anniversary, E2109 [4DE]

Belarusan-American Foundation: anniversary, E2018 [29OC]

Berenson, Lori H.: incarceration in Peru, H7241 [6SE], E1372, E1385 [27JY]

BIA: acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, and brutality in the treatment of Native Americans, E1453 [13SE]

Burma: U.S. policy, H7246, H7247 [6SE]

Capital punishment: prohibit the execution of pregnant women (H.R. 4888), H6792-H6797 [25JY]

Census: limit information that may be requested on the American Community Survey, H6783 [25JY]

———proposed disclosure of confidential information, H11202, H11203, H11247, H11248 [26OC]

Children and youth: protect infants who are born alive (H.R. 4292), H7006 [26JY], H7901 [20SE], H7967 [21SE], H8154-H8162 [26SE], E1647 [2OC], E1706 [6OC]

China, People's Republic of: grant independence to Tibet, E31 [31JA]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 103), H6399-H6424 [18JY]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 103), unanimous-consent request, H6086 [17JY]

———normal trade relations status, H11 [27JA], H51 [31JA], H119 [1FE], H346 [14FE], H514 [29FE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H704 [8MR], H939 [14MR], H1081 [16MR], H1769, H1826, H1834 [5AP], H2181, H2194 [12AP], H2329 [13AP], H2347, H2349, H2393-H2398 [2MY], H2415, H2416, H2417, H2487 [3MY], H2554, H2555, H2598, H2599 [4MY], H2633 [8MY], H2659, H2660, H2738-H2744 [9MY], H2781, H2782 [10MY], H2954, H2955, H2958, H2964 [11MY], E264 [9MR], E283 [13MR], E464 [30MR], E512 [6AP], E667 [8MY], E694 [10MY], E2121 [5DE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H2974, H3035, H3036 [15MY], H3053, H3146-H3150, H3152-H3162 [16MY], H3183, H3184, H3289, H3292-H3297, H3300-H3306 [17MY], H3312, H3398, H3399, H3410 [18MY], H3464-H3472 [19MY], H3478, H3509, H3521 [22MY], H3529, H3530, H3532, H3533, H3534, H3593, H3596-H3620, H3626, H3637-H3642 [23MY], H3662-H3747, H3804 [24MY], H3817, H3826 [25MY], H7898 [20SE], H9512 [10OC], E723 [15MY], E759 [18MY], E819 [24MY], E846, E852-E854, E861, E863, E868, E871, E879, E881 [25MY], E893 [6JN], E931-E933, E935, E941, E969 [9JN], E1039 [19JN], E2030 [30OC]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), consideration (H. Res. 510), H3652-H3662 [24MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), motion to recommit, H3744 [24MY]

———U.S. policy, H8628 [3OC]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 2397), E457 [30MR], E711 [11MY], E910 [7JN]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 541), E705, E711 [11MY]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1271), E705 [11MY], E910 [7JN]

Clinton, President: visit to South Asian countries, H1463 [28MR], H1853, H1854 [6AP], E316 [15MR], E365 [21MR]

Commission for the Comprehensive Study of Privacy Protection: establish (H.R. 4049), H1288 [23MR], H8561-H8570 [2OC], E1652 [3OC]

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

———use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security, H3288 [17MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), H2040-H2054 [11AP]

Crime: expand prohibition on stalking, H9031 [6OC]

Dept. of Justice: abortion services for women in Federal prison funding, H5021-H5027 [22JN]

———Federal Prison System salaries and expenses funding reductions relative to INS use of secret evidence in the detention of certain non-citizens, H4997-H5007 [22JN], E1121 [26JN]

Dept. of State: release of report on international religious freedom, H7221 [6SE]

Eastern European countries: civil war and ethnic violence in former Yugoslavian Republics, E954 [9JN]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid to investigate crimes against Christians, E1137 [28JN]

Election Administration Commission: establish (H.R. 5674), E2219, E2236 [15DE]

Employment: protect day laborers from unfair labor practices (H.R. 5182), E1487 [14SE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Sleepy Hollow Elementary School students for Millennium Pledge, E116 [10FE]

Financial institutions: ensure consumer privacy when establishing a framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers (H.R. 3320), E1652 [3OC]

———ensure personal financial privacy and give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (S. 1924), H2661 [9MY]

———give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (H.R. 1929), E616 [2MY]

———strengthen consumer control over use and disclosure of personal financial and health information (H.R. 4380), E652, E653 [4MY]

———strengthen consumer control over use and disclosure of personal financial and health information (H.R. 4585), H6606 [20JY]

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

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Council of Khalistan International Convention, E1962 [27OC]

France: proposed legislation to imprison certain religious denominations, H5740 [11JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (H.J. Res. 66), E1608 [27SE]

———protect religious liberty (H.R. 4862), E1234 [14JY]

———protect religious liberty (S. 2869), H7190, H7191 [27JY], E1563, E1564 [22SE]

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

Gore, Vice President: remarks on the execution of pregnant inmates, H6473 [19JY]

Government: historical impact of establishing the U.S. Government as a ``Republic'', H81 [31JA], H185-H191 [2FE]

———impact of changes in morality on personal liberties, H188 [2FE]

———impact of economic prosperity on personal liberties, H82-H87 [31JA], H187-H191 [2FE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

———strengthen information security practices throughout the Federal Government, H6367, H6368 [18JY]

Guyana: independence anniversary, E740 [17MY], E851 [25MY], E1106 [23JN]

Health: embryonic stem cell research funding (H. Res. 414), H224 [8FE], H1250 [22MR], E60 [2FE]

———limitations on disclosure and use of genetic information, H3912 [6JN], E1272 [19JY]

———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information (H.R. 2457), H6605, H6606 [20JY]

———prohibit implementation of a uniform medical identifier, H4285, H4286 [13JN], H4434 [14JN]

———protect the privacy of personally identifiable health information (H.R. 1941), E1652 [3OC], E2037 [31OC]

Hong Kong: report on status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, E89 [8FE], E1629 [28SE]

Housing: constitutional amendment relative to the right to a home (H.J. Res. 39), E1982 [28OC]

Immigration: prohibit refusal of visas based on sex, race, sexual orientation, or disability, H9544 [10OC]

India: civil liberties violations in Kashmir, H224 [8FE], H539 [29FE], H1463 [28MR], H4216-H4218 [12JN], H4679 [20JN], H4914 [21JN], H7582 [14SE], E370 [21MR], E401 [23MR], E1379 [27JY], E1937 [25OC]

———civil liberties violations of religious minorities, E156 [16FE], E280 [9MR], E334 [16MR], E612 [2MY], E919 [9JN], E1023 [15JN], E1055 [20JN], E1131 [28JN], E1208 [11JY], E1219 [13JY], E1329, E1331, E1347 [27JY], E1696 [6OC], E1846 [19OC], E1903 [25OC], E1952 [26OC]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, H4914 [21JN], E60 [2FE], E195 [29FE], E368, E370 [21MR], E483 [4AP], E698 [10MY], E921 [9JN], E1023 [15JN], E1604 [27SE], E1937 [25OC], E2183 [14DE]

———independence anniversary, E1 [24JA], E46 [1FE], E1449 [13SE]

———recognize contributions of Sikhs in Punjab, E1192 [10JY]

———resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, H1463 [28MR], H2635 [8MY], H4216-H4218 [12JN], H4914 [21JN], H11942 [4DE], E368, E370 [21MR], E401 [23MR], E483 [4AP], E2163 [8DE], E2178 [13DE]

———U.S. policy, E1403 [6SE]

Indonesia: human rights violations in West Papua, E1827 [19OC]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 306), H3828 [25MY]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, E2001 [28OC]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (H.R. 2442), H10627-H10629 [24OC]

Kosovo: displacement of refugees and detention of ethnic Albanians, E209 [1MR]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, H3528 [23MY]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes funding, H1410 [27MR], H1505, H1510 [29MR]

———prohibit funding to Kosovo Protection Corps, H6002-H6004 [13JY]

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

———tribute to Air Force participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, H5087 [26JN]

———U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, H1943 [6AP]

Latvia: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 319), H6081-H6083 [17JY], E643 [4MY]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (H.R. 1443), H7545 [13SE]

Law enforcement officers: treatment of minorities, H621-H627 [1MR], H1264-H1267 [22MR]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, H494 [16FE]

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

Moldova: treatment and prosecution of Christian Democratic Popular Front members, E751 [17MY]

Morocco: independence anniversary, E2081 [3NO]

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

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: freedom of speech and freedom of the press in member states, E1388 [27JY]

Pakistan: opposition to military coup and support for a civilian, democratically-elected government, H1050, H1051 [15MR]

———opposition to military coup and support for a civilian, democratically-elected government (H. Con. Res. 200), H736 [8MR]

Pope, Edmond: arrest and treatment in Russia, H5078 [23JN]

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

———interception of electronic mail by the FBI, H7007 [26JY]

———prohibit appearance of Social Security numbers on, or through, unopened Dept. of the Treasury mailings (H.R. 3218), H9990, H9991 [17OC], E1845, E1846, E1852 [19OC]

———prohibit the display of an individual's Social Security number for commercial purposes without the consent of the individual, H11203 [26OC]

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

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

———protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers, H11238, H11283-H11286, H11291 [26OC]

———protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers (H.R. 4611), E938 [9JN]

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

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

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

Russia: condemn anti-Semitic activities, E1613 [27SE]

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

———condemn interference with freedom of the press (H. Con. Res. 339), E860 [25MY]

———detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press, E300 [14MR]

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

———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-H4656 [19JN], E1013 [14JN]

———hostilities in breakaway region of Chechnya, E658 [4MY]

Schlessinger, Laura: freedom of speech relative to comments on gay rights, H2319, H2320 [13AP]

Senior citizens: attendance at legal gambling establishments, E901 [6JN]

Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, H6023 [13JY]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals, prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers, and provide additional safeguards for beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 4857), E1270 [19JY]

Substance abuse: allow faith-based treatment centers to receive Federal funding and permit individuals receiving Federal assistance to choose private and religious oriented treatment, H6820-H6823, H6826-H6837 [25JY]

Supreme Court: recent decisions, H5661 [10JY]

Taxation: provide for increased fairness to taxpayers (H.R. 4163), H2018, H2020, H2057-H2069 [11AP], E554, E559 [13AP], E614 [2MY]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, E256, E271 [9MR], E361, E364 [21MR]

Turkey: compliance with U.N. resolutions relative to Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 100), H6366 [18JY]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 80), H6366 [18JY]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, E1222 [13JY]

Vietnam: human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 295), H2417-H2422 [3MY]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 99), H7009-H7020 [26JY]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 99), unanimous-consent agreement, H6753 [24JY]

Voting: establish a commission to study voting procedures in Federal, State, and local elections (H.R. 5677), E2228 [15DE]

———secure Federal voting rights of persons who have fully served their sentences, parole, and probation (H.R. 5158), H8789-H8796 [4OC], E1679 [4OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S2832-S2835 [25AP]

AID: International Rule of Law Program in the People's Republic of China funding, S5621 [22JN]

Architect of the Capitol: establish position of employee advocate, S4342, S4343 [24MY]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S5406-S5421, S5425, S5443 [20JN], S5547 [21JN]

Arts and humanities: characterization of sex and violence in the entertainment industry, S9920-S9922 [5OC]

Bankruptcy: ensure debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic violence are nondischargeable, S103 [26JA], S200 [1FE], S226-S232, S247 [2FE], S7383 [20JY], S11413, S11414 [31OC], S11464, S11466 [1NO], S11552, S11553 [5DE], S11685, S11693, S11694, S11725, S11726, S11728 [7DE]

———prohibit sale of customer databases containing personally identifiable information by companies in bankruptcy proceedings (S. 2857), S6575 [12JY], S11778 [14DE]

Capital punishment: prohibit the execution of pregnant women (H.R. 4888), S7952 [27JY]

Children and youth: protect from exposure to explicit sexual or violent material and prevent youth violence, S8494 [13SE]

———protect infants who are born alive (H.R. 4292), S10027 [5OC]

———protect infants who are born alive (H.R. 4292), unanimous-consent request, S10526 [13OC]

———protect infants who are born alive (S. 3127), S9393, S9394 [27SE]

China, People's Republic of: certification of certain human rights conditions prior to granting permanent normal trade relations, S8375-S8382 [12SE]

———compliance with memorandums of understanding prohibiting the import and export to the U.S. of prison labor products, S8360-S8366 [12SE]

———human rights violations, S8035-S8041 [6SE], S8529-S8532 [13SE]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent on freedom of religion, S8133-S8141 [7SE]

———normal trade relations status, S345 [7FE], S838 [28FE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession and the Republic of China's accession to the World Trade Organization, S8349 [11SE], S8646 [18SE], S8722 [19SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, S1169 [6MR], S1971 [30MR], S2433 [7AP], S3825 [10MY], S4032-S4037 [17MY], S4166 [18MY], S4221 [22MY], S4493, S4494 [25MY], S4933 [9JN], S5021 [13JN], S5586, S5588 [22JN], S5763 [26JN], S6295, S6296 [30JN], S9690 [3OC], S9937 [5OC]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), S6109 [29JN], S6326-S6328 [10JY], S6408 [11JY], S6599, S6600 [13JY], S7461 [24JY], S7769-S7773, S7787, S7789, S7819 [27JY], S8048-S8069 [6SE], S8132-S8163 [7SE], S8252-S8265 [8SE], S8297-S8337, S8349 [11SE], S8353-S8357, S8360-S8370, S8375-S8406 [12SE], S8441-S8494, S8529-S8532 [13SE], S8536, S8539-S8565, S8604 [14SE], S8611-S8619, S8633 [15SE], S8644-S8647, S8653, S8664 [18SE], S8667-S8730 [19SE], S8812-S8814 [20SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), motion to proceed, S7590 [26JY], S7768 [27JY], S7963-S7967, S7974-S7978, S7981-S7983 [5SE], S8035-S8041, S8044 [6SE], S8132 [7SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), unanimous-consent request, S8398 [12SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (S. 2277), S1671-S1673 [23MR]

———require annual report on normal trade relations status, S8152-S8159 [7SE]

———require certification on the status and release of certain detained or imprisoned labor activists prior to granting permanent normal trade relations, S8487-S8490, S8492 [13SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, S6789, S6837 [14JY], S7047 [17JY]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 74), S1382 [9MR]

Clinton, President: anniversary of conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group, S8538, S8539 [14SE], S8652 [18SE]

———visit to South Asian countries, S1307 [8MR]

Colombia: independence anniversary, S7825 [27JY]

Commission for the Comprehensive Study of Privacy Protection: establish (S. 3040), S8501-S8504 [13SE]

Commission on the Comprehensive Study of Voting Procedures: establish (S. 3269), S11512-S11515, S11517, S11521 [14NO]

Computers: combat hacking through enhanced law enforcement and protect privacy of computer users (S. 2430), S2738-S2741 [13AP]

———improve Internet security and protect against cyberterrorism, S10914-S10918 [24OC], S11886-S11890 [15DE]

———require operators of Internet web sites to obtain a user's consent before sending health information to another entity, S5320 [19JN]

Courts: improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures, S10919 [24OC]

———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), S1753-S1762 [27MR]

———preclude the admissibility of certain confessions in criminal cases (S. 2830), S6140 [29JN]

———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (S. 1769), House amendment, S2813, S2814 [13AP]

Crime: enhance rights and protections of victims (S. 934), S2782, S2783 [13AP], S3910 [11MY]

Customs Service: prohibit use of racial and other discriminatory profiling in connection with searches and detentions of individuals (S. 2393), S2533 [11AP]

Democratic Privacy Task Force (Senate): status of legislative proposals on consumer privacy issues, S11777-S11779 [14DE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information, S4983, S4984 [13JN]

———review of secrecy oaths and policies at nuclear weapons facilities where workers may have had their health compromised by radioactive or other hazardous substances, S6552 [12JY]

Egypt: provide a timely and open judicial appeal for Shaiboub William Arsel and complete an independent investigation of police brutality in Al-Kosheh (S. Res. 367), S9965 [5OC]

Election Administration Commission: establish (S. 1), S11918, S11919 [15DE]

Estonia: independence anniversary, S5733 [23JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: prohibit retaliation and confidentiality policies relative to employee wage disclosures (S. 2966), S7862 [27JY]

FEC: study voting procedures in Federal elections and award Voting Improvement Grants to States (S. 3273), S11575 [5DE]

Financial institutions: ensure personal financial privacy and give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (S. 1924), S11778 [14DE]

———give customers notice and choice about how institutions share or sell personally identifiable sensitive financial information (S. 2360), S2235 [5AP]

———strengthen consumer control over use and disclosure of personal financial and health information (S. 2513), S3532-S3537 [4MY], S11779 [14DE]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers and protect gun owner privacy and ownership rights (S. 2270), S1598-S1601 [22MR]

———protect right to keep and bear arms, S4037-S4041, S4045, S4046, S4051, S4060 [17MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S1706-S1737 [27MR], S1765-S1807 [28MR], S1833-S1843, S1855, S1858-S1874 [29MR], S2098, S2099 [4AP], S2856 [25AP]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), cloture motion, S1736 [27MR]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), unanimous-consent agreement, S1651 [23MR], S1857 [29MR]

Freedom of religion: protect religious liberty, S6994-S6999 [17JY]

———protect religious liberty (S. 2081), S710 [23FE]

———protect religious liberty (S. 2869), S6687-S6690, S6762 [13JY], S6767 [14JY], S7774-S7781 [27JY], S7991-S7993 [5SE], S10992 [25OC]

Government: require report by agencies on activities to monitor or collect information from visitors to Federal Internet sites, S11868 [15DE]

———strengthen information security practices throughout the Federal Government, S5330-S5332 [19JN], S11244 [27OC]

Health: embryonic stem cell research funding (S. 2015), S150-S152 [31JA], S9447, S9448 [28SE]

———embryonic stem cell research funding (S. 2015), unanimous-consent request, S9446 [28SE]

———ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information, S10963 [25OC]

———ensure confidentiality of medical records and health care-related information (S. 573), S11779 [14DE]

———human fetal tissue transplantation research practices, S5869 [27JN]

———prohibit funding to reimburse costs of fetal tissue procurement contractors which obtain fetal tissue from induced abortions, S5830 [27JN]

———prohibit health insurance and employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information, S6048-S6053, S6067-S6078, S6091 [29JN], S6219 [30JN]

Immigration: ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien, S125 [31JA]

India: resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, S1588 [22MR]

Indonesia: prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented, S191-S197 [1FE]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (H.R. 2442), S10841, S10842 [19OC]

———prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (S. 1909), S5022 [13JN]

Ivory Coast: political reform, S10238 [11OC]

Kosovo: presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, S10988 [25OC]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes funding, S6232 [30JN]

———U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, S9777 [3OC]

Labor unions: prevent discrimination based on participation in labor disputes (S. 3249), S11135 [26OC]

Latvia: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 319), S8639 [15SE]

———independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 110), S3546 [4MY], S4395 [24MY]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (S. 821), S9444 [28SE]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, S299 [2FE], S640 [10FE]

———independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 91), S1156 [2MR], S1229 [7MR]

Montenegro: U.S. policy, S7441-S7443 [21JY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish a Chief Labor Negotiator (S. 3247), S11134 [26OC]

Privacy: disclose the collection of information through computer software (S. 3180), S10089 [6OC]

———enhance and protect privacy of computer users (S. 3083), S8858 [20SE]

———enhance protections for electronic information, ensure uniform protections for purchase or rental of certain media, and promote use of encryption technology while balancing law enforcement needs (S. 854), S11778 [14DE]

———prohibit appearance of Social Security numbers on, or through, unopened Dept. of the Treasury mailings (H.R. 3218), S11013 [25OC]

———prohibit use of electronic measurement units to scan car radios (S. 2057), S617 [10FE]

———protect consumer privacy on the Internet, S10963 [25OC]

———protect consumer privacy on the Internet (S. 2928), S7668-S7672 [26JY]

———protect consumer privacy (S. 2606), S4299-S4311 [23MY]

———protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers (S. 2699), S4834 [8JN]

———protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers (S. 2876), S6845 [14JY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services, S794 [24FE], S4254 [23MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (S. 2063), S713 [23FE]

———require the disclosure of electronic monitoring of employee communications and computer usage in the workplace (S. 2898), S7394 [20JY]

———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (S. 2326), S1911 [29MR]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (S. 3146), S9631 [2OC]

Russia: detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press, S1874 [29MR], S6007 [28JN]

———detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press (S. Res. 261), S833, S834 [24FE]

———detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press (S. Res. 303), S3547 [4MY], S5759 [23JN]

———express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech (S. Con. Res. 123), S5275 [15JN]

———human rights violations, S6007 [28JN]

Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, S7630-S7637 [26JY]

———oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe (S. Res. 272), S2703 [13AP], S3271 [2MY]

Tibetan National Day: designate (S. Res. 60), S1434-S1436 [9MR]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, S1388 [9MR], S1454 [20MR], S1507 [21MR], S1590 [22MR]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, S8651 [18SE]

Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (S.J. Res. 47), S4576 [6JN]

Voinovich, Senator: report on trip to Southeastern Europe, S2700-S2706 [13AP]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of persons who have fully served their sentences, parole, and probation (S. 2666), S4480 [25MY]

Reports

India's Brute Force in Punjab, Kashmir & Northeastern States: Human Rights Network (organization), E1937 [25OC]

Massacre of 35 Sikhs in Chatti Singhpora, Kashmir: Punjab Human Rights Organization, and the Movement Against State Repression (organization), E698 [10MY]

People's Republic of China Human Rights Violations: Dept. of State (excerpt), H3694 [24MY]

Task Force on the Hong Kong Transition, E89-E93 [8FE]

Visit to the Soviet Union (1989): Representatives Wolf and Christopher H. Smith, H348-H351 [14FE]

Visit to Tibet: Representative Wolf, H347 [14FE]

Reports filed

Armed Forces of National Liberation (FALN) and Macheteros Clemency—Misleading Explanations, a Reckless Decision, a Dangerous Message: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 106-488), H3 [24JA]

Born-Alive Infants Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4292) (H. Rept. 106-835), H7373 [11SE]

Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1658), S1671 [23MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2372, Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 441) (H. Rept. 106-525), H1075 [15MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4444, People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 106-636), H3648 [23MY]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 14) (S. Rept. 106-246), S1461 [20MR]

Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5018) (H. Rept. 106-932), H8799 [4OC]

Government Information Security Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1993) (S. Rept. 106-259), S2465 [10AP]

Internet Integrity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2448), S9941 [5OC]

Landowners Equal Treatment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1142) (H. Rept. 106-1011), H11206 [26OC]

Medical Financial Privacy Protection Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4585) (H. Rept. 106-773), H6717 [20JY]

Oppose Serbian Regime of Slobodan Milosevic, Support Efforts of the Democratic Opposition, and Promote Peace, Stability, and Prosperity in Southeastern Europe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 272), S2940 [26AP]

People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2277) (S. Rept. 106-305), S4459 [25MY]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4444) (H. Rept. 106-632), H3522 [22MY]

People's Republic of China Trade Relations With the U.S. Relative to Free Emigration and Improved Human Rights Conditions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 103) (H. Rept. 106-755), H6469 [18JY]

Privacy and Identity Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4857) (H. Rept. 106-996), H10807 [24OC]

Privacy Commission Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4049) (H. Rept. 106-919), H8551 [29SE]

Private Property Rights Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2372) (H. Rept. 106-518), H930 [13MR]

Russian Detention of Journalist Andrei Babitsky and Interference With Freedom of the Press: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 303), S5106 [14JN]

Secret Evidence Repeal Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2121) (H. Rept. 106-981), H10035 [17OC]

Taxpayer Bill of Rights: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4163) (H. Rept. 106-566), H2012 [10AP]

Traffic Stops Statistics Study Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1443) (H. Rept. 106-517), H930 [13MR]

Vietnamese Trade Relations With the U.S. Relative to Free Emigration and Improved Human Rights Conditions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 99) (H. Rept. 106-794), H7092 [26JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Protect U.S. flag: AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary of North Dakota, S1721 [27MR]

———AMVETS of North Dakota, S1721 [27MR]

Southeastern Europe: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, S7637 [26JY]

Statements

BIA Acknowledgement of the Fundamental Injustice, Cruelty, and Brutality in the Treatment of Native Americans: Kevin Gover, BIA, E1453 [13SE]

Bulgaria's Perspective on Southeastern Europe: Nadezhda Mihailova, Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, S2704 [13AP]

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

———James D. Staton, Air Force Sergeants Association, S1841 [29MR]

Effects of Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act: John Heinz (1985), S8153 [7SE]

Law Enforcement Officers and Criminal Justice System Treatment of Minorities in New York, NY, Declaration and Plan: Representative Owens and Several Brooklyn African American Clergy and Elected Officials, H1268 [22MR]

Make Trade Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the U.S. Contingent on Freedom of Religion: Richard A. Boucher, Dept. of State, S8140 [7SE]

People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization, S8716 [19SE]

People's Republic of China Understanding With the U.S. on Prohibiting the Import and Export of Prison Labor Products: Dept. of State, S8365 [12SE]

Policy Regarding Military Service by Homosexuals: Senator Robb, S11848 [15DE]

Preventing a Nuclear Arms Race in South Asia—U.S. Policy Options: Samina Ahmed and David Cortright, E366 [21MR]

Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act: Senators Hatch and Kennedy, S7774-S7776 [27JY]

Tibetan National Uprising: Dalai Lama, S1435 [9MR]

Zoning Conflicts Between Churches and Cities: Christian Legal Society, E1564-E1567 [22SE]

Studies

Tariffs Miscast as Villain in Bearing Blame for Great Depression—Smoot-Hawley Exonerated: Donald W. Bedell, Bedell Associates (business), S8154-S8156 [7SE]

Tables

NAFTA job loss by State, 1993-98, S8685 [19SE]

U.S., European Union, and international financial institutions support to Southeastern Europe and Kosovo, S2704 [13AP]

Testimonies

Born-Alive Infants Protection Act: F. Sessions Cole, H8159 [26SE]

Ethnic Minorities in Kosovo: Kyr Artemije, S7634 [26JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 295, human rights violations in Vietnam, H2417 [3MY]

H. Con. Res. 319, Latvian independence anniversary, H6081 [17JY]

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. 352, express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press in Russia and express support for freedom of speech, H4655 [19JN]

H. Res. 441, consideration of H.R. 2372, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H1083 [16MR]

H. Res. 451, promote peace, justice, and stability in Kosovo, H9589 [10OC], E437 [29MR]

H. Res. 510, consideration of H.R. 4444, People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H3652 [24MY]

H.J. Res. 99, Vietnamese trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions, H7009 [26JY]

H.J. Res. 103, People's Republic of China trade relations with the U.S. relative to free emigration and improved human rights conditions, H6399 [18JY]

H.R. 1658, Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, H2040-H2046 [11AP]

H.R. 2372, Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H1097 [16MR]

H.R. 2442, Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act, S10841 [19OC]

H.R. 3218, Social Security Number Confidentiality Act, H9990 [17OC]

H.R. 4049, Privacy Commission Act, H8561-H8563 [2OC]

H.R. 4163, Taxpayer Bill of Rights, H2057-H2062 [11AP]

H.R. 4292, Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, H8154 [26SE]

H.R. 4444, People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H3662 [24MY]

H.R. 4888, Innocent Child Protection Act, H6792 [25JY]

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

S. 2015, Stem Cell Research Act, S151 [31JA]

S. 2057, Motorists Privacy Act, S617 [10FE]

S. 2270, Right To Bear Arms Protection and Privacy Act, S1600 [22MR]

S. 2277, permanent normal trade relations with the People's Republic of China upon accession to the World Trade Organization, S1673 [23MR]

S. 2326, Wireless Eavesdropping Protection Act, S1911 [29MR]

S. 2430, Internet Security Act, S2740 [13AP]

S. 2513, Financial Information Privacy Protection Act, S3532-S3535 [4MY]

S. 2554, prohibit the display of an individual's Social Security number for commercial purposes without the consent of the individual, S3946 [15MY]

S. 2606, Consumer Privacy Protection Act, S4302-S4309 [23MY]

S. 2830, Miranda Reaffirmation Act, S6140 [29JN]

S. 2869, Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, S7779-S7781 [27JY], H7191 [27JY]

S. 2928, Consumer Internet Privacy Enhancement Act, S7669 [26JY]

S. 2966, Wage Awareness Protection Act, S7863 [27JY]

S. 3040, Privacy Commission Act, S8502 [13SE]

S. 3083, Enhancement of Privacy and Public Safety in Cyberspace Act, S8859-S8862 [20SE]

S. 3127, Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, S9394 [27SE]

S. 3180, Spyware Control and Privacy Protection Act, S10090 [6OC]

S. 3269, Commission on the Comprehensive Study of Voting Procedures Act, S11513 [14NO]

S. Con. Res. 91, Lithuanian independence anniversary, S1130, S1156 [2MR], H724 [8MR]

S. Con. Res. 110, independence anniversary of Latvia, S4395 [24MY]

S. Con. Res. 110, Latvian independence anniversary, S3546 [4MY]

S. Con. Res. 123, express concern with manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press and express support for freedom of speech in Russia, S5274 [15JN]

S. Res. 261, Russian detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press, S825, S834 [24FE]

S. Res. 272, oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic in Serbia, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, S1427 [9MR]

S. Res. 272, oppose Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, S2705 [13AP], S3271 [2MY]

S. Res. 303, detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press in Russia, S5760 [23JN]

S. Res. 303, Russian detention of journalist Andrei Babitsky and interference with freedom of the press, S3546 [4MY]

S. Res. 367, provide a timely and open judicial appeal for Shaiboub William Arsel and complete an independent investigation of police brutality in Al-Kosheh, Egypt, S9965 [5OC]