KNOLLENBERG, JOE (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H3475 [19MY], H5241 [27JN], H5436 [28JN], H5687 [10JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4690), H5038 [22JN]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 4635, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H9992 [17OC]
———H.R. 4733, energy and water development appropriations, H7627 [14SE]
———H.R. 4811, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10450 [19OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 3660), H1675 [3AP]
Baltic States: recognize anniversary of U.S. nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and support democratic and economic reforms (see H. Con. Res. 367), H5655 [29JN]
Belarus: human rights violations and democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 304), H2239 [12AP]
China, Republic of: U.N. participation (see H. Con. Res. 390), H8201 [26SE]
Clinton, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 561), H6718 [20JY]
Council on Environmental Quality: abolish (see H.R. 5366), H9635 [10OC]
Dept. of State: provide appropriate training and materials to all executive branch employees involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (see H. Res. 398), H2512 [3MY]
Drugs: combat manufacture, traffic, import, and export of methamphetamine (see H.R. 4248), H4220 [12JN]
Education: establish and expand programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 4272), H10257 [18OC]
Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 399), H7577 [13SE]
EPA: ensure changes to the rule on water quality standards total maximum daily load program are subjected to public and congressional review (see H.R. 4922), H7282 [6SE]
———repeal rule on water quality standards total maximum daily load program (see H.J. Res. 105), H6470 [18JY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify treatment of stock options (see H.R. 4182), H2412 [2MY]
FCC: prohibit from establishing rules authorizing the operation of new, low power FM radio stations (see H.R. 3439), H931 [13MR]
Fire prevention: development of a strategy by Federal land management agencies to reduce forest fuels that place natural resources at a high risk of catastrophic wildfire (see H. Con. Res. 406), H7996 [22SE]
Foreign policy: improve relations with India and intensify bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 572), H7502 [12SE]
Friedman, Milton: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4672), H4590 [15JN]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (see H. Con. Res. 293), H1405 [23MR]
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]
Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see H.R. 4489), H3649 [23MY]
———promote a fairer and more efficient means for using highly skilled workers and improve collection and use of H-1B nonimmigrant fees (see H.R. 3983), H1076 [15MR]
Information services: deregulate Internet and high speed data services (see H.R. 2420), H1077 [15MR]
Iran: condemn arrest and detention of Iranian Jews accused of espionage (see H. Con. Res. 307), H4122 [8JN]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3633), H2411 [2MY]
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. 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]
Latvia: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 319), H5436 [28JN]
Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see H.R. 4033), H1407 [23MR]
Lumber industry: promote open and competitive trade of softwood lumber between the U.S. and Canada (see H. Con. Res. 252), H510 [16FE]
Medicaid: implement regulations clarifying allowable costs for school-based health services provided to children with disabilities (see H.R. 5248), H10473 [19OC]
Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 458), H4784 [20JN]
Middle East: prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if a Palestinian state is declared unilaterally (see H.R. 4976), H7652 [14SE]
National forests: return of fair and reasonable fees for use and occupancy of land under the recreation residence program (see H.R. 3327), H511 [16FE]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: waive applicability to employment performed in an employee's residence (see H.R. 3530), H511 [16FE]
O'Connor, John Cardinal: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3557), H89 [31JA]
Ohio: constitutionality of State motto (see H. Res. 494), H4122 [8JN]
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]
Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate (see H.R. 5520), H12045 [7DE]
OSHA: require public comment, and a sound scientific basis, for proposed ergonomics regulations (see H. Con. Res. 260), H758 [8MR]
Pope, Edmond: demand release from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons (see H. Con. Res. 364), H5956 [12JY] (see H. Con. Res. 404), H7871 [19SE]
Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3544), H511 [16FE]
Railroads: modernize financing of railroad retirement system and provide enhanced benefits to employees and beneficiaries (see H.R. 4844), H7003 [25JY]
Reagan, Ronald and Nancy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3591), H253 [8FE]
Smithsonian Institution: mint coins in commemoration of the National Museum of the American Indian (see H.R. 4259), H7991 [21SE]
Taxation: allow deduction for charitable contributions to individuals who do not itemize other deductions (see H.R. 1310), H342 [10FE]
———constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (see H.J. Res. 94), H1957 [6AP]
———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4273), H10257 [18OC]
———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 incentives for production, sale, and use of highly fuel-efficient, advanced-technology motor vehicles (see H.R. 4270), H2336 [13AP]
———remove mandatory withdrawal requirements for individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 252), H1958 [6AP]
———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3916), H2655 [8MY]
———repeal increases in motor fuel taxes (see H.R. 3844), H998 [14MR]
———repeal modification of capital gains tax payments relative to small businesses sold on the installment sales method (see H.R. 3594), H575 [29FE]
———temporarily suspend and permanently repeal increases in motor fuel taxes (see H.R. 4776), H7129 [26JY]
———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 4199), H1956 [6AP]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1366), H3172 [16MY]
———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 1311), H342 [10FE]
Turkey: claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 340), H3868 [25MY]
Ukrainian-American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 3463), H1077 [15MR]
Vatican City: U.N. status of the Holy See (see H. Con. Res. 253), H758 [8MR]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 2720), H373 [14FE]
Water pollution: exempt discharges from certain silviculture activities from permit requirements of the national pollutant discharge elimination system (see H.R. 3625), H2512 [3MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Energy: extend public comment period on proposed rules on clothes washers, air conditioners, and heat pumps (see H.R. 5613), H11781 [1NO]
Food: repeal labeling requirements on foods containing saccharin (see H.R. 5668), H12531 [15DE]
National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 415), H8617 [2OC]
Singapore: authorize the negotiation of a free trade agreement and provide for expedited congressional consideration of such an agreement (see H.R. 5586), H11445 [27OC]
Taxation: exclude from gross income gain from the sale of securities which are used to pay for higher education expenses (see H.R. 4993), H7205 [27JY]
U.S. Enrichment Corp.: prevent the sale of uranium hexafluoride (see H.R. 5587), H11445 [27OC]
William S. Broomfield Post Office Building, Royal Oak, MI: designate (see H.R. 4884), H6598 [19JY]
Letters
Limit funding for activities included in the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions prior to implementation: Representatives Gilman and Sensenbrenner, H4825 [21JN]
Regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act: Representative Dingell, H4826 [21JN], H5261 [27JN], H5688
———Representatives McIntosh and Calvert, H4826-H4828 [21JN]
Memorandums
Authority To Regulate Pollutants Emitted by Electric Power Generation Sources: Jonathan Z. Cannon, EPA, H4836 [21JN]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2973 [15MY], H6473 [19JY]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4461), H5687 [10JY]
Appropriations: establish automatic system for continuing appropriations, H3129 [16MY]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2169 [12AP]
Azerbaijan: prohibit allocation of foreign aid relative to blockade of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh, E1373
Budget: establish 2-year cycle, H3122 [16MY]
———improve and strengthen budget process (H.R. 853), H3122, H3129 [16MY]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution and elimination of the marriage tax penalty (H.R. 4810), veto, H7507 [13SE]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2001-2005 (H. Con. Res. 290), H1312, H1370 [23MR]
China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H1769 [5AP], H2554 [4MY]
———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H2974 [15MY], H3731
China, Republic of: assist in enhancement of security (H.R. 1838), H121
———observance of National Day, E1729
Compassionate Friends, Inc.: tribute, E1843
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4205), H3361 [18MY]
Dept. of Energy: draw down of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, H8205 [27SE]
———extend public comment period on proposed rules on clothes washers, air conditioners, and heat pumps (H.R. 5613), H11788, H11790-H11792 [2NO], E2056
———National Ignition Facility funding, H5277
———Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles Program funding, H4441 [14JN]
———renewable energy research funding through reductions in the Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Program, H5254 [27JN]
Dept. of State: provide appropriate training and materials to all executive branch employees involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (H. Res. 398), H2169 [12AP]
Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4578), H4441, H4451 [14JN]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4690), H5136, H5137
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4635), H4616 [19JN], H4825, H4840, H4868, H4885 [21JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 4635), conference report, H10384 [19OC]
Ecology and environment: carbon cycle research and sequestration funding, H7603 [14SE]
Education: national policy to improve system, H9818 [12OC]
Energy and water development: making appropriations, H10384, H10387
———making appropriations (H.R. 4733), H5220, H5254, H5260
———making appropriations (H.R. 4733), conference report, H8421 [28SE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 4733), veto, H9668 [11OC]
EPA: impact of implementation of Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions on energy prices, H6475 [19JY]
———implementation of Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, H4451 [14JN]
———limit funding for activities included in the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions prior to implementation, H4825, H4840 [21JN], H5136, H5137
———postpone implementation of air quality standards until issuance of Supreme Court decision, H4885 [21JN], E1139
Food: repeal labeling requirements on foods containing saccharin (H.R. 5668), E2237
Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4811), conference report, H10832 [25OC]
———making appropriations (H.R. 4811), consideration (H. Res. 546), H5884 [12JY]
Foreign policy: ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 596), E2200
Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, H1193 [22MR]
International Reserve Police Officers Association: tribute to exchange program, E1340
Journal: question of approval, H7131 [27JY]
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, H3361 [18MY]
Latvia: independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 319), H6083
Medicare: make more competitive and efficient and provide for a prescription drug benefit (H.R. 4680), H5377
Middle East: condemn current level of violence between Israelis and Palestinians (H. Con. Res. 426), E1921
Missouri River: Corps of Engineers river management funding, H9668 [11OC]
Music and dance: tribute to African-American music (H. Res. 509), H3877
NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1654), conference report, H7603 [14SE]
National Children's Memorial Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 415), E1843
NRC: memorandum of understanding with the EPA, H4868 [21JN]
Nuclear energy: storage of spent nuclear fuel pending completion of the nuclear waste repository (S. 1287), H1193 [22MR]
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: process excess uranium into radioactive isotopes suitable for Alpha Particle Immunotherapy cancer treatment, H10387
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, E1970
———economic impact of increasing oil prices, H8205 [27SE]
Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3544), H3548
Power resources: fuel cell power system development funding, H4451 [14JN]
———national energy policy, H8205 [27SE], H12034 [7DE], E1970
Singapore: authorize the negotiation of a free trade agreement and provide for expedited congressional consideration of such an agreement (H.R. 5586), E1985
Taxation: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing taxes (H.J. Res. 94), H2143 [12AP]
———eliminate marriage tax penalty by adjusting income tax rate brackets and standard deduction amounts (H.R. 6), H167 [2FE], H300 [10FE]
———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), H4125 [9JN], E1364
———phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (H.R. 8), veto, H7284, H7334
———rates, H2128 [12AP]
William S. Broomfield Post Office Building, Royal Oak, MI: designate (H.R. 4884), H7222 [6SE], E1277
World Trade Organization: withdraw U.S. membership and funding (H.J. Res. 90), H4813
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H2010 [10AP], H10806 [24OC], H11809 [2NO]
Reports
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Resolutions by organizations
Acknowledgment of Armenian Genocide relative to Christianity: Pope John Paul II and Karekin II, E2201
Acknowledgment of Armenian Genocide relative to Turkey's admission to the European Union: European Parliament, E2201
———Italian Chamber of Deputies, E2200
National energy supply policies: National Association of Manufacturers, E1971
Tributes
Ewing, Representative, E1933
Korzon, Fred, E14
Kuhn, George W., E2089
Nestor, Marianne, E1187
Packard, Representative, H10887 [25OC]
Pappas, Norman, E1364