RADANOVICH, GEORGE (a Representative from California)
Appointments
Robert T. Matsui funeral attendees, H129 [6JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 356), H984 [3MR]
Air Force: tribute to members killed in 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (see H. Con. Res. 188), H5100 [23JN]
America's Blood Centers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 220), H2150 [19AP]
Amo Houghton Bypass: designate a segment of Interstate 86 near Corning, NY (see H.R. 795), H1025 [8MR]
Armed Forces: improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 3401), H6327 [21JY]
———increase death gratuity (see H.R. 292), H197 [25JA]
———tribute to dedication and commitment of employers of the members of the National Guard and other Reserve components who have been mobilized during the Global War on Terrorism (see H. Res. 302), H4142 [26MY]
Bolton, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 260), H2978 [4MY]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of peace agreement between Serbian, Croatian, and Muslim forces (see H. Res. 590), H11505 [13DE]
Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts: support activities (see H.R. 1337), H3894 [24MY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 58), H5801 [13JY]
———reform Federal budget procedures, impose spending safeguards, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 2290), H3197 [11MY]
C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant, Byron, CA: designate (see H.R. 2383), H3331 [16MY]
California: establish additional permanent Federal judgeships for the eastern district (see H.R. 1178), H1024 [8MR]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 4341), H11504 [13DE]
China, People's Republic of: support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1510 [15MR]
Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 761), H4073 [25MY]
Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see H.R. 2470), H10910 [17NO]
Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 29), H72 [4JA]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2389), H3434 [17MY]
———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 1100), H982 [3MR]
———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos or silica exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos or silica exposure (see H.R. 1957), H3262 [12MY]
———provide protections of habeas corpus for certain incapacitated individuals whose life is in jeopardy (see H.R. 1151), H1510 [15MR]
Croatia: recommend integration into NATO (see H. Res. 529), H9555 [2NO]
Dalip Singh Saund Post Office Building, Temecula, CA: designate (see H.R. 120), H286 [1FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: augment efforts of State and local governments to conduct early detection and surveillance to prevent the establishment or spread of plant pests that endanger agriculture, environment, and the economy (see H.R. 4049), H8808 [7OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: construct a fence along the southern border of the U.S. (see H.R. 4083), H8985 [19OC]
Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 557), H11327 [8DE]
Disasters: creation of protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events (see H.R. 2668), H4139 [26MY]
———improve ability of Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting forest lands (see H.R. 4200), H9554 [2NO]
Diseases: support goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer (see H. Con. Res. 210), H9044 [20OC]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1288), H5604 [30JN]
Drugs: encourage the President to convene an international conference to develop more effective means to deal with growing threat of methamphetamine and synthetic drug precursor chemicals (see H. Res. 566), H11505 [13DE]
———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 13), H71 [4JA] (see H.R. 314), H5741 [12JY]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H984 [3MR]
Endangered Species Act: provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (see H.R. 3824), H8102 [19SE]
———reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 1299), H1507 [15MR]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1696 [17MR]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 39), H3696 [19MY]
———support responsible fatherhood, promote marriage, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 318), H4723 [17JN]
FDA: provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 4167), H9361 [27OC]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: affirm that a permit is not required in certain circumstances (see H.R. 1749), H5176 [24JN]
Financial institutions: ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see H.R. 2317), H5604 [30JN]
———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H74 [4JA]
Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 800), H848 [1MR]
Foreign aid: prohibit U.S. assistance to develop any rail connections or railway-related connections through certain cities in Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, and Turkey that exclude cities in Armenia (see H.R. 3361), H6204 [20JY]
Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment protecting religious freedom (see H.J. Res. 57), H5602 [30JN]
Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1449), H1694 [17MR]
Health: improve access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 534), H349 [2FE]
Historic buildings and sites: mint coins in commemoration of the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 762), H2648 [27AP]
Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 884), H791 [17FE]
Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2355), H3261 [12MY]
———recognize the need to move the Nation's current health care delivery system toward a defined contribution system (see H. Res. 215), H2739 [28AP]
Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 282), H4486 [14JN]
Karl Malden Station, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 3667), H7862 [13SE]
Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 487), H10227 [15NO]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 500), H524 [9FE]
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 1073), H980 [3MR]
Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 556), H350 [2FE]
Lillian Kinkella Keil Post Office, Covina, CA: designate (see H.R. 4053), H8809 [7OC]
Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 438), H2550 [26AP]
———designate, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 438), H8389 [27SE]
Mental health: raise awareness about the importance of social worker and case worker safety (see H. Con. Res. 278), H9275 [26OC]
Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2048), H5915 [14JY]
National Academy of Sciences: report on feasibility and design of a national strategic gasoline reserve (see H.R. 4043), H8808 [7OC]
National security: improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (see H.R. 418), H235 [26JA]
Northern Mariana Islands: provide for a nonvoting delegate to the House of Representatives (see H.R. 873), H791 [17FE]
Outer Continental Shelf: terminate effect of laws prohibiting spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities (see H.R. 4318), H11504 [13DE]
Palestinians: provide that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 575), H11111 [6DE]
Political campaigns: repeal disclosure requirement for certain electioneering communication disbursements and prohibit making such disbursements by corporations and labor organizations (see H.R. 689), H587 [14FE]
———repeal limits on contributions and party campaign expenditures, restore certain rights to exempt organizations, and allow State and local parties to make expenditures using nonfederal funds (see H.R. 1316), H2739 [28AP]
———terminate system of public financing of Presidential elections (see H.R. 3960), H9696 [4NO]
Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (see H.R. 1640), H2100 [14AP]
Privacy: protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (see H.R. 4127), H9102 [25OC]
Radio: preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and require the FCC to conduct rulemaking for that purpose (see H.R. 998), H3695 [19MY]
Ray Charles Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 504), H1896 [12AP]
Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 3135), H5599 [30JN]
Russia: protect intellectual property rights (see H. Con. Res. 230), H8343 [22SE]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: provide additional flexibility and rescind certain Federal funds (see H.R. 4071), H11036 [18NO]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 517), H984 [3MR]
Sergeant First Class John Marshall Post Office Building, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 289), H287 [1FE]
Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 525), H584 [10FE]
Social Security: provide certain benefits to individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 23), H286 [1FE]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 147), H5914 [14JY]
Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 68), H353 [2FE]
Tariff: cotton fabrics (see H.R. 1945), H6328 [21JY]
———impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 521), H630 [15FE]
———nylon woolpacks used to package wool (see H.R. 1851), H4356 [9JN]
Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 3098), H8342 [22SE]
———allow deduction for Armed Forces serving in a combat zone for contributions to individual retirement plans even if the compensation on which contributions are based is excluded from gross income (see H.R. 1499), H2648 [27AP]
———allow deduction for qualified timber gains (see H.R. 3883), H9426 [28OC]
———encourage private philanthropy (see H.R. 2534), H6432 [25JY]
———extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2868), H5801 [13JY]
———increase benefits for parents who stay at home with their children (see H.R. 3080), H11504 [13DE]
———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 1684, 1685), H2148 [19AP]
———provide a credit dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and allowed against the Federal income tax for charitable contributions to certain education investment organizations (see H.R. 4400), H11033 [18NO]
———provide for deductibility of medical expenses by individuals (see H.R. 4625), H12167 [17DE]
———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 3908), H8644 [29SE]
———reduce depreciation recovery period for roof systems (see H.R. 1510), H2648 [27AP]
———reduce rates on distilled spirits (see H.R. 1791), H2471 [21AP]
———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1186), H4356 [9JN]
———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 64), H196 [25JA]
———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 1898), H2646 [27AP]
———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 66), H73 [4JA]
Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see H.R. 896), H2103 [14AP]
Television: provide for the efficacy of television ratings services (see H.R. 3298), H8342 [22SE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 972), H3331 [16MY]
Turkey: urge compliance with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession (see H. Res. 411), H7562 [28JY]
Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see H.R. 2533), H3768 [23MY]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H8809 [7OC]
White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 269), H9043 [20OC]
Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 1245), H3262 [12MY]
Workforce Investment Act: strengthen career centers, provide effective governance arrangements, promote access to employment, training, and youth services, and improve performance accountability (see H.R. 27), H412 [8FE]
World War II: preserve historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained (see H.R. 1492), H3056 [5MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armenia: ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding of issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in records relative to the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 316), H4486 [14JN]
Bureau of Reclamation: enter into a cooperative agreement with the Madera Irrigation District for purposes of supporting the Madera Water Supply and Groundwater Enhancement Project (see H.R. 3897), H8386 [27SE]
Clean Air Act: authorize critical use exemption amounts for methyl bromide as identified by the Dept. of State (see H.R. 1257), H1370 [10MR]
Dept. of the Interior: provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park and adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (see H.R. 353), H195 [25JA]
Hydroelectric power: provide for a study of the potential for increasing production at existing Federal facilities (see H.R. 779), H583 [10FE]
Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (see H.R. 585), H352 [2FE]
Laos: honor Lao and Hmong veterans and their refugee families upon the anniversary of the end of the Indochina conflict (see H. Res. 317), H4486 [14JN]
National Parks Institute: study feasibility of establishment in central California (see H.R. 1430), H1694 [17MR]
Public lands: preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 586), H352 [2FE]
Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse, Fresno, CA: designate (see H.R. 724), H522 [9FE]
Sierra National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 409), H234 [26JA]
Veterans: provide benefits to merchant mariners who served during a period of war (see H.R. 4338), H10501 [16NO]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H2105 [18AP]
Letters
Recommend integration of Croatia into NATO: Edward A. Andrus, National Federation of Croatian Americans, E2528
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2105 [18AP]
Remarks
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2525
———declaration of genocide, H1626 [17MR]
Association of California Water Agencies: tribute to water planning document entitled ``No Time to Waste—A Blueprint for California's Water'', E2293
Beaver County, UT: real property conveyance (S. 52), H11044, H11045 [6DE]
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize early repayment of obligations within Rogue River Valley Irrigation District or within Medford Irrigation District (H.R. 4195), H11044 [6DE]
California: authorize appropriations for restoration of the Angel Island Immigration Station (H.R. 606), H3714 [23MY]
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: revoke a Public Land Order relative to certain erroneously included lands (H.R. 1101), H3718 [23MY]
Clark County, NV: convey certain public land for use as a heliport (H.R. 849), H3716 [23MY]
Colorado: authorize exchange of certain land (H.R. 1129), H11047, H11049 [6DE]
Croatia: independence anniversary, E1311
———recommend integration into NATO (H. Res. 529), H11621
Dept. of Energy: expand grant eligibility for producers of certain renewable fuels to build production facilities, H2411 [21AP]
Dept. of the Interior: prepare a feasibility study relative to the Mokelumne River (H.R. 3812), H11043 [6DE]
———provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park and adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (S. 136), H11049, H11050 [6DE]
Gemperle family: Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award recipient, E2180
Giannetta, Michelle: American Heart Association Champion of Hearts Award recipient, E235
Immigration: strengthen enforcement of immigration laws and enhance border security (H.R. 4437), H11807 [15DE]
India: tribute to independence efforts of the Gadar Movement, E531
Johnson, Richard: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Senior Farmer of the Year award recipient, E1482
Karekin II: U.S. visit, E1222
Kazakhstan: anniversary of removal of nuclear weapons, E798
Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (H.R. 585), H11042, H11043 [6DE]
Native Americans: clarify issues of criminal jurisdiction within the exterior boundaries of Pueblo lands (S. 279), H11046, H11047 [6DE]
Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2411 [21AP]
Valles Caldera National Preserve: improve preservation (S. 212), H11045, H11046 [6DE]
Winchester, Catherine: American Heart Association Giving Heart Award recipient, E232
Tributes
Armstrong, Ginger, E2179
Bailey, Wathagene, E516
Bell, William, E525
Brazelton, James C., E1524
Cox, Christopher, H8490
Dodge, Douglas W., E2550
Drath, Viola Herms, E175
Gilmore, Harry, H1626 [17MR]
Kimble, William S., E676
Lott, Lonald, E2551
Mankins, Logan, E871
Murchie, Gordon & Anita, E2328
Plummer, Gary, E257
Ranes, David M., E675
Rose, Renee, E1911
Speake, Anne, E1634
Wathen, Spalding G., E516
Yates, A.J., E295