ROGAN, JAMES E. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Transportation and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4475), H3414 [18MY], H3442 [19MY]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3573), H219 [7FE]

Austria: inclusion of extremist party in coalition Government (see H. Res. 429), H922 [9MR]

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), H5843 [11JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 368), H7282 [6SE]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalyn: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4289), H5084 [23JN]

Children and youth: improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (see H.R. 3235), H2512 [3MY]

China, Republic of: accession to the World Trade Organization (see H. Con. Res. 262), H641 [2MR]

———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]

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

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 73), H90 [31JA]

———waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see H.R. 371), H1406 [23MR]

Comprehensive AIDS Resources Act: revise and extend programs to provide access to health care and support services to individuals and families with HIV and AIDS (see H.R. 4807), H5655 [29JN]

Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to cyber security of critical infrastructure (see H.R. 4246), H2238 [12AP]

———improve Internet security and protect against cyberterrorism (see H. Con. Res. 285), H2512 [3MY]

Crime: provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 4051), H1407 [23MR]

Croatia: elections (see H. Con. Res. 251), H2412 [2MY]

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

DEA: funding to assist State and local efforts to clean up methamphetamine laboratories (see H.R. 4468), H3172 [16MY]

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

———submit a report to Congress on production alternatives for the Joint Strike Fighter program (see H.R. 3396), H922 [9MR]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 4539), H3926 [6JN]

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), H1852 [5AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct the IMF to oppose loans to countries restricting oil production to the detriment of the U.S. economy (see H.R. 4102), H1589 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule relative to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers (see H.R. 4511), H4337 [13JN]

Disabled: improve service systems for individuals with developmental disabilities (see H.R. 4920), H7003 [25JY]

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

———protect children from drug traffickers (see H.R. 5312), H8405 [27SE]

Education: support teachers (see H. Res. 492), H2606 [4MY]

Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 399), H7577 [13SE]

Families and domestic relations: importance of responsible fatherhood (see H. Res. 522), H4174 [9JN]

———issue special postage stamps to fund domestic violence programs (see H.R. 4659), H4675 [19JN]

FCC: clarify service obligations of noncommercial educational broadcast stations (see H.R. 4201), H2607 [4MY]

———prevent imposition of spectrum caps on future Commercial and Mobile Radio Services auctions (see H.R. 4758), H5169 [26JN]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2129), H922 [9MR]

Friedman, Milton: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4672), H4590 [15JN]

FTC: issue new rules regulating telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3180), H757 [8MR]

GAO: require report to Congress on agency regulatory actions (see H.R. 3669), H4592 [15JN]

Government: prohibit the acquisition of products produced by forced labor (see H. Con. Res. 308), H3869 [25MY]

Government regulations: technical corrections in copyright laws (see H.R. 5107), H7280 [6SE]

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

Immigration: establish the eligibility for cancellation of removal of certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 5062), H7208 [27JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4055), H2411 [2MY]

International law: protect U.S. military personnel and other U.S. officials from criminal prosecution by an international court to which the U.S. is not a party (see H.R. 4654), H5657 [29JN]

Iran: emancipation of the Bahai community (see H. Con. Res. 257), H573 [29FE]

Korean War: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 86), H165 [1FE]

Law enforcement: combat club drug trafficking, distribution, and abuse (see H.R. 4553), H3867 [25MY]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H8200 [26SE]

Medicaid: assure preservation of safety net hospitals through maintenance of Disproportionate Share Hospital Program (see H.R. 3710), H2607 [4MY]

———exempt disabled individuals from being required to enroll with a managed care entity (see H.R. 797), H4817 [21JN]

———provide families and disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 4825), H6719 [20JY]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 3698), H2512 [3MY]

Medicare: coverage of chiropractic services under Medicare+Choice program (see H. Con. Res. 62), H8799 [4OC]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 1187), H1406 [23MR]

———make more competitive and efficient and provide for a prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 4680), H4818 [21JN]

———reimbursement for chiropractic services (see H.R. 1046), H9635 [10OC]

———revise inflation update factor used in making payments to prospective payment system hospitals (see H.R. 3580), H7503 [12SE]

———waive waiting period for coverage and provide coverage of drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 353), H2606 [4MY]

Merchant marine industry: tribute to service and sacrifice during periods of war (see H. Con. Res. 327), H4592 [15JN]

Middle East: prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza (see H.R. 5522), H10473 [19OC]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if a Palestinian state is declared unilaterally (see H.R. 4976), H7503 [12SE]

Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products (see H.R. 5154), H7502 [12SE]

———limit liability of rental or leasing companies for negligent operation of rented or leased vehicles (see H.R. 1954), H997 [14MR]

———require reports relative to defects in foreign products (see H.R. 5164), H7577 [13SE]

National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: funding (see H.R. 2564), H1163 [21MR]

National Guard: anniversary of initial activation of personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (see H. Res. 549), H6600 [19JY]

National Trails System Act: require compensation of property owners when certain railbanked trails are developed for public use (see H.R. 4086), H1405 [23MR]

NIH: improve and expand clinical research programs (see H.R. 1798), H6470 [18JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: waive applicability to employment performed in an employee's residence (see H.R. 3518), H4174 [9JN] (see H.R. 3530), H511 [16FE]

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]

Panama Canal: negotiate new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 3673), H1406 [23MR]

Pope, Edmond: demand release from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons (see H. Con. Res. 404), H7871 [19SE]

Pope John Paul II: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3544), H1120 [16MR]

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]

Russia: sale and transfer of Moskit anti-ship missiles (see H.R. 4022), H1119 [16MR]

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument: establish (see H.R. 3676), H5169 [26JN]

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

Social Security: eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 5), H574 [29FE]

———enhance privacy protections for individuals, prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers, and provide additional safeguards for beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 4857), H7366 [7SE]

———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 5028), H7871 [19SE]

———make corrections in Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program relative to the Balanced Budget Act (see H.R. 5291), H8199 [26SE]

———modify reporting requirements (see H.R. 3578), H3649 [23MY]

SSA: prepare for the needs of the 21st century (see H.R. 5447), H11446 [27OC]

Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for certain audio or video postproduction equipment (see H.R. 5497), H10256 [18OC]

———allow a refundable credit to certain low-income members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 1055), H1477 [28MR]

———allow credit for dry cleaning equipment that uses reduced amounts of hazardous substances (see H.R. 1303), H7365 [7SE]

———allow individuals a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and provide for a report on State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 2362), H1958 [6AP]

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

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see H.R. 4728), H9635 [10OC]

———increase annual limitation on nondeductible contributions and adjust for inflation the amount of deductible contributions to individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 1322), H632 [1MR]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 3709), H2411 [2MY]

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

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 3916), H2655 [8MY]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 1041), H922 [9MR] (see H.R. 4199), H1956 [6AP]

———treatment of certain farmland sold with a principal residence (see H.R. 4421), H3413 [18MY]

———treatment of computer contributions (see H.R. 4061), H1284 [22MR]

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

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 7), H1406 [23MR]

Turkey: claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 340), H8407 [27SE]

———withdraw armed forces from Cyprus and negotiate for the reunification of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 370), H8407 [27SE]

Veterans: improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 1594), H5084 [23JN]

———require employers to give employees who are members of reserve components leave of absence to participate in an honor guard for veterans' funerals (see H.R. 284), H8468 [28SE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: place a plaque to honor those veterans who died after their service, but as a direct result of that service (see H.R. 3293), H632 [1MR]

Vietnamese Americans: support improved social and political conditions in Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2966 [11MY]

Women: reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (see H.R. 1248), H7373 [11SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Antitrust policy: remove the notification requirement applicable to acquisitions of certain voting securities and assets and modify filing fees (see H.R. 4194), H1851 [5AP]

Courts: provide double damages for malicious, frivolous, or vexatious suits against Federal law enforcement officers' surviving widows and widowers (see H.R. 4193), H1851 [5AP]

Crime: increase penalties for possessing or using a firearm in the commission of a crime and require juveniles possessing or using a firearm to be tried as adults (see H.R. 3597), H254 [8FE]

Dept. of the Interior: collect and maintain information on public memorials commemorating military conflicts and service of individuals in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 345), H3924 [6JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4240), H2122 [11AP]

Matthew `Mack' Robinson Post Office Building, Pasadena, CA: designate (see H.R. 4157), H1674 [3AP]

Taxation: allow tax credit for businesses which provide free public Internet access (see H.R. 3598), H254 [8FE]

Letters

Small Business Liability Reform Act: Barry B. Anderson, CBO, H472 [16FE]

———Representative Bliley, Committee on Commerce (House), H472 [16FE]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H472 [16FE]

Remarks

Aldrin, Edwin E. (Buzz): award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), H4715, H4719 [20JN]

Armenia: anniversary of Consulate General in Los Angeles, CA, E228 [6MR]

———anniversary of genocide, H2167 [12AP]

Armstrong, Neil A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), H4715, H4719 [20JN]

Business and industry: establish a statute of repose for durable goods (H.R. 2005), H176 [2FE]

California: anniversary of statehood, H7555 [13SE]

Collins, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2815), H4715, H4719 [20JN]

Crime: increase penalties for bringing in and harboring certain aliens (H.R. 238), H8694, H8695, H8696 [3OC]

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), H2167 [12AP]

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

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4635), H4846 [21JN]

Firearms: lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, H467 [16FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4055), H2457 [3MY]

Matthew `Mack' Robinson Post Office Building, Pasadena, CA: designate (H.R. 4157), H6385 [18JY]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H10816 [25OC]

NASA: transfer of certain Jet Propulsion Laboratory functions, H4846 [21JN]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Pasadena Playhouse, E908 [7JN]

San Gabriel, CA: funding and implementation of a long-term solution to groundwater contamination and water supply problems (H.R. 910), H1425 [28MR]

Small business: allow Federal court jurisdiction over claims dealing with interference in interstate commerce and antitrust matters, H479 [16FE]

———limit punitive damages against small businesses except in cases where they are proven to have acted with specific intent to cause harm, H477 [16FE]

———protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (H.R. 2366), H464, H467, H471, H477, H478, H479, H480, H482, H484 [16FE]

Small Business Liability Reform Act: define ``punitive damages'' as those awarded to punish or deter similar behavior and not including civil penalties, fines, or treble damages assessed by a State or Federal agency, H478 [16FE]

———define ``small business'' relative to revenue and clarify provisions on product liability, hate crimes, and State punitive damages application and opt-out procedures, H480, H482, H484 [16FE]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 3709), H2807, H2809 [10MY]

Votes: position on missed, H1621 [30MR], E1314 [25JY], E1613 [27SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1955 [6AP]

Tributes

Bremberg, Ginger, E909 [7JN]

Lungren, John C., E1624 [28SE]

Robinson, Matthew (Mack), E459 [30MR]

Thomas, John, E907 [7JN]

Thomas, Kelly, E907 [7JN]