[Journal of the House of Representatives, 1998]
[Monday, March 2, 1998 (11)]
[Pages 126-129]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                       MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1998 (11)

para.11.1  designation of speaker pro tempore

  The House was called to order by the SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COBLE, 
who laid before the House the following communication:

                                               Washington, DC,

                                                    March 2, 1998.
       I hereby designate the Honorable Howard Coble to act as 
     Speaker pro tempore on this day.
                                                    Newt Gingrich,
                          Speaker of the House of Representatives.

para.11.2  approval of the journal

  The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COBLE, announced he had examined and 
approved the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, February 26, 1998.
  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal was approved.

para.11.3  communications

  Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XXIV, 
were referred as follows:

       7619. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and 
     Washington; Reduced Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV97-982-1 
     FIR] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       7620. A letter from the Administrator, Marketing and 
     Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Onions Grown in South Texas; 
     Removal of Sunday Packing and Loading Prohibitions [Docket 
     No. FV98-959-2 IFR] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       7621. A letter from the Administrator, Farm and Foreign 
     Agricultural Services, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Procurement of 
     Processed Agricultural Commodities for Donation Under Title 
     II, Pub. L. 480 (RIN: 0560-AF09), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       7622. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Marketing Order Regulating the 
     Handling of Spearment Oil Produced in the Far West; Salable 
     Quanitities and Allotment Percentages for the 1998-99 
     Marketing Year [Docket No. FV98-985-1FR] received Febuary 26, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       7623. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Myclobutanil; Extension 
     of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300620; FRL-5772-
     8] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received February 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       7624. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hydramethylnon; 
     Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300606; 
     FRL-5767-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received February 26, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       7625. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pendimethalin; 
     Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300621; 
     FRL-5772-9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received February 26, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       7626. A letter from the Director, Administration and 
     Management, Deparment of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Civilian Health and Medical Program 
     of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE Program; 
     Nonavailability Statement Requirements [Docket No. 0720-AA35] 
     received February 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
       7627. A letter from the Director, Administration and 
     Management, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Civilian Health and Medical Program 
     of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE Prime Balance 
     Billing (RIN: 0720-AA46) received February 26, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National 
     Security.
       7628. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     renotification of the pro

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     posed obligation of $4 million in certain FY 1994 and FY 1995 
     funds to implement the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, 
     pursuant to Public Law 104--106, section 1205; to the 
     Committee on National Security.
       7629. A letter from the Acting Director, Regulations Policy 
     and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Indirect 
     Food Additives: Adjuvants, Production Aids, and Sanitizers 
     [Docket No. 97F-0375] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       7630. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pesticides; FFDCA 
     Jurisdiction over Food Packaging Impregnated with an Insect 
     Repellent Transferred to FDA [OPP-300605; FRL-5766-9] (RIN: 
     2070-AD20) received February 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       7631. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amends its Table of 
     Allotments; FM Broadcast Stations (Brodhead, Kentucky) 
     [Docket No. 96-202] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       7632. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Table of 
     Allotments; FM Broadcast Stations (Ocean Shores, Washington) 
     [Docket No. 97-50] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       7633. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (New Albany, Mississippi) [Docket No. 97-230RM-9185] received 
     February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       7634. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Payson, Arizona) [Docket No. 97-125 RM-9058] received 
     February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       7635. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Coarsegold, California) [Docket No. 97-209 RM-9152] received 
     February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       7636. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Farmersburg, Indiana) [Docket No. 97-202 RM-9129] received 
     February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       7637. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of the 
     Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications [PR 
     Docket No. 92-257 RM-7956, 8031, 8352] received February 27, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       7638. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Baron and Rice Lake, Wisconsin) [MM Docket No. 96-15 RM-8748 
     Rm-8798] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       7639. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Negaunee, Michigan) [MM Docket No. 96-137 RM-8823] received 
     February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       7640. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Boonville, Missouri) [MM Docket No. 96-229 RM-8919] received 
     Feburary 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       7641. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Radio Broadcasting 
     Services; San Angelo, Texas [MM Docket No. 95-150, RM-8692] 
     received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       7642. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Monroe, Utah) [MM Docket No. 97-224 RM-9177] received 
     February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       7643. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 07-
     98 requesting final approval for a memorandum of 
     understanding between the U.S. and the United Kingdom for 
     certain research and development projects, pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
       7644. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Management 
     and Chief Financial Officer, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of 
     Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       7645. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of 
     Information Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       7646. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Fish and 
     Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Habitat Conservation Plan 
     Assurances (``No Surprises'') Rule [Docket No. 980212035-
     8035-01] (RIN: 1018-AE24) received February 26, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7647. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Fish and 
     Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Migratory Bird Permits; 
     Establishment of a Depredation Order for the Double-Crested 
     Cormorant (RIN: 1018-AE11) received Febuary 26, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7648. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-275-AD; Amendment 39-
     10202; AD 97-21-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 27, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7649. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series 
     Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 97-ANE-07; Amendment 39-10135; 
     AD 97-19-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 27, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7650. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series 
     Airplanes and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes [Docket No. 96-
     NM-95-AD; Amendment 39-10176; AD 97-22-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7651. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model 
     S-61A, D, E, L, N, NM, R, and V Helicopters [Docket No. 97-
     SW-18-AD; Amendment 39-10026; AD 97-19-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7652. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and 
     SA227 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 97-CE-90-AD; Amendment 39-
     10188; AD 97-23-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 27, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7653. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -
     500 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-04-AD; Amendment 39-
     10362; AD 98-02-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 27, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7654. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332L2 
     Helicopters [Docket No. 97-SW-29-AD; Amendment 39-10359; AD 
     98-04-48] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 27, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7655. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series 
     Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 98-ANE-04-AD; Amendment 39-
     10351; AD 98-04-39] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 27, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7656. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revocation and Establishment of Class C Airspace Areas; Cedar 
     Rapids, IA (RIN:2120-AA66) received February 27, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7657. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Poplar, Mt; and Revision 
     of Class E Airspace; Wolf Point, MT [Airspace Docket No. 97-
     ANM-04] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7658. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of

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     Class D Airspace; Twin Falls, ID [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-
     24] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7659. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Hayden, CO [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-ANM-13] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7660. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Connecticut River, CT (RIN: 
     2115-AE47) received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7661. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Regulated Navigation Area Regulation: Ice Operations in 
     Chesapeake Bay [Docket No. CGD 05-98-004] (RIN: 2115-AE84) 
     received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7662. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Safety Zone: Mission Bay, San Diego, CA; Oceanside Harbor, 
     Oceanside, CA [Docket San Diego, 98-006] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7663. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Critical Ship Safety Systems Table and Components of a 
     Supplement under the Alternate Compliance Program [Docket No. 
     USCG 98-3324] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7664. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Coast Guard Acceptance of Resiliently Seated Valves [Docket 
     No. USCG 1998-3560] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7665. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Passenger Manifest Information [Docket No. OST-95-950] (RIN: 
     2105-AB78) received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7666. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Amendment of Class 
     E Airspace; Big Piney, WY [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-14] 
     received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7667. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Election in respect of losses attributable to a disaster [26 
     CFR 1.165-11] received February 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7668. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Examination of returns and claims for refund, credits or 
     abatement; determination of correct tax liability (Also Part 
     I, Section 6001; 1.6001-1) [Docket No. 26 CFR 601.105] 
     received February 26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 

para.11.4  message from the senate

  A message from the Senate by Mr. Lundregan, one of its clerks, 
announced that the Senate having proceeded to reconsider the bill (H.R. 
2631) ``An Act disapproving the cancellations transmitted by the 
President on October 6, 1997, regarding Public Law 105-45.'', returned 
by the President of the United States with his objections, to the House, 
in which it originated, and passed by the House on reconsideration of 
the same, it was resolved, that the said bill pass, two-thirds of the 
Senators having voted in the affirmative.
  The message also announced that the Senate disagrees to the amendment 
of the House to the bill (S. 1150) ``An Act to ensure that federally 
funded agricultural research, extension, and education address high-
priority concerns with national or multistate significance, to reform, 
extend, and eliminate certain agricultural research programs, and for 
other purposes,'' agrees to a conference asked by the House on the 
disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon, and appoints Mr. Lugar, Mr. 
Cochran, Mr. Coverdell, Mr. Harkin, and Mr. Leahy, to be the conferees 
on the part of the Senate.
  The message also announced that pursuant to Public Law 105-83, the 
Chair announces on behalf of the Majority Leader, his appointment of the 
following Senators to serve as members of the National Council on the 
Arts--the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Sessions), and the Senator from 
Maine (Ms. Collins).
  The message also announced that pursuant to Public Law 105-134, the 
Chair announces on behalf of the Majority Leader, his appointment of the 
following individuals to serve as members of the Amtrak Reform Council--
Gilbert E. Carmichael, of Mississippi, Joseph Vranich, of Pennsylvania, 
and Paul M. Weyrich, of Virginia.

para.11.5  john c. stennis center

  The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COBLE, by unanimous consent, announced 
that the Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of section 114(b) of Public 
Law 100-458 (2 United States Code 1103) appointed to the Board of 
Trustees of the John C. Stennis Center, on the part of the House, the 
following Member: Mr. Pickering to fill the existing vacancy thereon.

para.11.6  message from the president

  A message in writing from the President of the United States was 
communicated to the House by Mr. Edwin Thomas, one of his secretaries.

para.11.7  message from the president--trade agreements program

  The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. COBLE, laid before the House a message 
from the President, which was read as follows:

To the Congress of the United States:
  As required by section 163 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 
U.S.C. 2213), I transmit herewith the 1998 Trade Policy Agenda and 1997 
Annual Report on the Trade Agreements Program.
                                                   William J. Clinton.  
  The White House, February 28, 1998.

  By unanimous consent, the message, together with the accompanying 
papers, was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
  And then,

para.11.8  adjournment

  On motion of Mr. RIGGS, at 2 o'clock and 2 minutes p.m., the House 
adjourned.

para.11.9  reports of committees on public bills and resolutions

  Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to 
the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows:

       Mr. ARCHER: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3130. A bill 
     to provide for an alternative penalty procedure for States 
     that fail to meet Federal child support data processing 
     requirements, to reform Federal incentive payments for 
     effective child support performance, and to provide for a 
     more flexible penalty procedure for States that violate 
     interjurisdictional adoption requirements; with an amendment 
     (Rept. No. 105-422). Referred to the Committee of the Whole 
     House on the State of the Union.
       Mr. GILMAN: Committee on International Relations. H.R. 
     1432. A bill to authorize a new trade and investment policy 
     for sub-Saharan Africa; with an amendment (Rept. No. 105-423 
     Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
     State of the Union.
       Mr. ARCHER: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 1432. A bill 
     to authorize a new trade and investment policy for sub-
     Saharan Africa; with an amendment (Rept. No. 105-423 Pt. 2).

para.11.10  time limitation of referred bill

  Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the following action was taken by the 
Speaker:

       H.R. 1432. Referral to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services extended for a period ending not later 
     than March 2, 1998.

para.11.11  discharge of committee

  Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the Committee on Banking and Financial 
Services discharged from further consideration. H.R. 1432 referred to 
the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.

para.11.12  public bills and resolutions

  Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 of rule XXII, public bills and 
resolutions were introduced and severally referred, as follows:

           By Mr. CASTLE:
       H.R. 3301. A bill to amend chapter 51 of title 31, United 
     States Code, to allow the Secretary of the Treasury greater 
     discretion with regard to the placement of the required 
     inscriptions on quarter dollars issued under the 50 States 
     Commemorative Coin Program; to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
           By Mr. RADANOVICH:
       H.R. 3302. A bill to amend the Reclamation States Emergency 
     Drought Relief Act of 1991 to provide a loan to the Madera-
     Chowchilla Power Authority; to the Committee on Resources.

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           By Mr. CHABOT (for himself and Mr. Hastings of 
             Florida):
       H. Res. 374. A resolution expressing the sense of the House 
     of Representatives regarding the ongoing violence in Algeria; 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
           By Mr. TOWNS:
       H. Res. 375. A resolution supporting the efforts of 
     Dobroslav Paraga to bring about increased respect for 
     democratic and human rights in Croatia; to the Committee on 
     International Relations. 

para.11.13  additional sponsors

  Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors were added to public bills and 
resolutions as follows:

       H.R. 859: Mr. Redmond.
       H.R. 902: Mr. Brady.
       H.R. 1054: Mr. Armey and Mr. Goodling.
       H.R. 1372: Mr. Hulshof.
       H.R. 1401: Mr. Olver and Mr. Stupak.
       H.R. 1841: Mr. Paul.
       H.R. 2004: Mrs. Thurman.
       H.R. 2052: Mr. Berman, Mr. Markey, Mr. Watt of North 
     Carolina, Mrs. Meek of Florida, and Mrs. Mink of Hawaii.
       H.R. 2351: Mr. Levin, Mr. Torres, and Mr. Kleczka.
       H.R. 2545: Mr. Pallone, Ms. Hooley of Oregon, Mr. Manton, 
     and Mr. Yates.
       H.R. 2568: Mr. Pombo.
       H.R. 2593: Mr. Frost, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Lewis of Kentucky, Mr. 
     Jones, and Mr. Gutknecht.
       H.R. 2639: Ms. Woolsey.
       H.R. 2788: Mr. McHugh, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Andrews, and Mr. 
     Evans.
       H.R. 2803: Mr. Sessions and Mr. Talent.
       H.R. 3147: Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Gutierrez, and Mr. 
     Manzullo.
       H.R. 3166: Mr. Hulshof.
       H.R. 3270: Mr. Snyder.
       H.R. 3291: Mr. Fazio of California, Mr. Baker, and Mr. 
     Metcalf.
       H.J. Res. 102: Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Boyd, Mr. 
     Coble, Mr. Green, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Hayworth, Mr. Hilleary, 
     Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Mr. Kleczka, Ms. 
     Lofgren, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Sabo, Ms. Sanchez, 
     Mr. Bob Schaffer, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. 
     Skelton, Mr. Spratt, Mr. Stupak, and Mr. Walsh.
       H. Con. Res. 122: Mr. Ackerman.