By Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2938. A bill to encourage the furnishing of health care services to low-income individuals by exempting health care professionals from liability for negligence for certain health care services provided without charge except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. GUNDERSON (for himself and H.R. 2939. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a pilot test of the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. HAYES (for himself, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. BAKER of Louisiana, Mr. JEFFERSON, and Mr. MCCRERY): H.R. 2940. A bill to amend the Deepwater Port Act of 1974; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. HEFLEY: H.R. 2941. A bill to improve the quantity and quality of the quarters of land management agency field employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota: H.R. 2942. A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to prevent the canceling of annuities to certain divorced spouses of workers whose widows elect to receive lumpsum payments; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota (for himself and Mr. SKEEN): H.R. 2943. A bill to provide for the collection of fossils on Federal lands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mrs. MALONEY: H.R. 2944. A bill to reform the financing of Federal elections, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Oversight, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, the Judiciary, Government Reform and Oversight, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. MILLER of California: H.R. 2945. A bill to limit the provision of assistance to the Government of Mexico using the exchange stabilization fund established pursuant to section 5302 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purpose; to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H.R. 2946. A bill to provide that applications by Mexican motor carriers of property for authority to provide service across the United States-Mexico international boundary line and by persons of Mexico who establish enterprises in the United States seeking to distribute international cargo in the United States shall not be approved until certain certifications are made to the Congress by the President and the Secretary of Transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 2947. A bill expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the failure of Mexico to cooperate with the United States in controlling the transport of illegal drugs and controlled substances and the denial of certain assistance to Mexico as a result of that failure; to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mrs. MINK of Hawaii: H.R. 2948. A bill to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for additions to Haleakala National Park; to the Committee on Resources. By Ms. MOLINARI: H.R. 2949. A bill to strengthen Federal law with respect to the prohibitions against and penalties for acts which sabotage or otherwise threaten the safety of rail Transportation and mass transit; to the Committee on transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined. by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. NETHERCUTT (for himself, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. COOLEY, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mrs. CHENOWETH, and Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota): H.R. 2950. A bill to preserve and strengthen the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. By Mr. PETRI: H.R. 2951. A bill to protect United States taxpayers by preventing the use of Federal funds for construction of a dam on the American River at Auburn, CA; to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. PORTER (for himself, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. MANZULLO, and Mr. PETRI): H.R. 2952. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title II of the Social Security Act to reduce Social Security taxes, to reduce old-age insurance benefits by a corresponding amount, and to provide for the establishment of individual Social Security retirement accounts funded by payroll deductions and employer contributions equal to the amount of the tax reduction; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. PORTER (for himself and Mr. H.R. 2953. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide for personal investment plans funded by employee Social Security payroll deductions; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, for a period to be subsequently determined by. the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. ROYCE: H.R. 2954. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal penalties for stalking; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. SHADEGG: H.R. 2955. A bill to stop abuse of Federal collateral remedies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. STUDDS: H.R. 2956. A bill to amend the Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986 to authorize the provision of certain disaster assistance to commercial fishermen through State and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources. H.R. 2957. A bill to deauthorize a portion of the navigation project for Weymouth-Fore and Town Rivers, MA; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. STUPAK: H.R. 2958. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make appropriate improvements to a county road located in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and to prohibit construction of a scenic shoreline drive in that national lakeshore; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. TORKILDSEN (for himself, Ms. H.R. 2959. A bill to repeal the requirement enacted in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1996 for the mandatory discharge or retirement of any member of the Armed Forces who is HIV positive; to the Committee on National Security. By Mr. ZIMMER (for himself and Mr. H.R. 2960. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts derived from Federal grants in connection with revolving funds established in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act will not be treated as investment property for purposes of section 148 of such Code; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. BARTON of Texas (for himself, Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BAKER of California, Mr. BAKER of Louisiana, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. BARR, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. BLILEY, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. BRYANT of Tennessee, Mr. BUNN of Oregon, Mr. BUNNING of Kentucky, Mr. BURR, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. CAMP, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mrs. CHENOWETH, Mr. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CHRYSLER, Mr. COBLE, Mr. COBURN, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. COMBEST, Mr. COOLEY, Mr. Cox, Mr. CRANE, Mr. CREMEANS, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. DICKEY, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. DUNCAN, MS. DUNN of Washington, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. FORBES, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. Fox, Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. FRISA, Mr. FUNDERBURK, Mr. GANSKE, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GOODLING, Mr. Goss, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. HANCOCK, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. HAYES, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. HEINEMAN, Mr. HERGER, Mr. HILLEARY, Mr. HORN, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. SAM JOHNSON, Mr. JONES, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. KING, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. KLUG, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. LARGENT, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. LAUGHLIN, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. LIGHTFOOT, Mr. LINDER, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. MARTINI, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. McINNIS, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. METCALF, Mr. MICA Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. NEUMANN, Mr. NEY, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. PACKARD, Mr. PARKER, Mr. PAXON, Mr. QUILLEN, Mr. QUINN, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. RIGGS, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SALMON, Mr. SANFORD, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, Mr. SCHAEFER, Mrs. SEASTRAND, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mrs. SMITH of Washington, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. STUMP, Mr. TALENT, Mr. TATE, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. TORKILDSEN, Mr. UPTON, Mrs. WALDHOLTZ, Mr. WAMP, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. WELLER, Mr. WICKER, Mr. YOUNG of H.J. Res. 159. Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. SOLOMON: H. Con. Res. 141. Concurrent resolution providing for the adjournment of the two Houses; considered and agreed to. By Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. H. Con. Res. 142. Concurrent resolution regarding the human rights situation in Mauritania, including the continued practice of chattel slavery; to the Committee on International Relations. By Mr. DOYLE (for himself, Mr. H. Con. Res. 143. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award a medal of honor to Wayne T. Alderson in recognition of acts performed at the risk of his life and beyond the call of duty while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II; to the Committee on National Security. By Mr. SAWYER (for himself, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. DINGELL, H. Con. Res. 144. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the amount that should be appropriated for fiscal year 1996 for federally assisted education programs and activities; to the Committee on Economic and Education Opportunities. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. HOYER, and Mr. DURBIN): H. Con. Res. 145. Concurrent resolution conerning the removal of Russian Armed Forces from Moldova; to the Committee on International Relations. By Mr. GEPHARDT: H. Res. 356. Resolution to protect the creditworthiness of the United States and avoid default of the United States Government; to the Committee on Rules. By Mr. ARMEY: H. Res. 357. Resolution electing Representative MARK W. NEUMANN of Wisconsin to the Committee on the Budget; considered and agreed to. By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. DAVIS, and Mr. LU- H. Res. 358. Resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to postpone final House action on legislative branch appropriations for any fiscal year until all other regular appropriations for that fiscal year are enacted into law; to the Committee on Rules. By Mrs. MORELLA (for herself, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MORAN, Mr. SCHAEFER, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. BROWN of California, Mr. HOKE, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. OWENS, Mr. Fox, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. TORRES, Mr. BRYANT of Texas, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida, Mr. MANTON, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, MS. LOFGREN, Mr. WILSON, Mr. THOMPSON, Mr. GEJDENSON, MS. NORTON, Mr. FILNER, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. FROST, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, Mr. NADLER, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. WARD, Mr. REED, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. BONIOR, and Mr. FOLEY): H. Res. 359. Resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the U.S. Soccer Federation to bring the 1999 Women's World Cup tournament to the United States; to the Committee on International Relations. By Mr. VENTO (for himself, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. WATT of North Carolina, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. BENTSEN, and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts): H. Res. 360. Resolution affirming the support of the House of Representatives for the preservation of the integrity of the full faith and credit of the United States of America; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. ZIMMER: H. Res. 361. Resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit foreign travel by a retiring Member; to the Committee on Rules. By Mr. MILLER of California: H. Res. 362. Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the failure of Mexico to cooperate with the United States in controlling the transport of illegal drugs and controlled substances and the denial of certain assistance to Mexico as a result of that failure; to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. ¶11.39 PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 1 of rule XXII, Mr. DOYLE introduced a bill (H.R. 2961) for the relief of Wayne T. Alderson; which was referred to the Committee on National Security. H.R. 143: Mr. ZELIFF. H.R. 218: Mr. TATE. H.R. 248: Mr. LEACH. H.R. 303: Mr. WALSH. H.R. 519: Mr. Cox. H.R. 528: Mr. OWENS and Mr. CONDIT. H.R. 580: Mr. WISE. H.R. 878: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. WARD, MR. QUILLEN, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. ROSE, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mrs. KELLY, and Mr. DURBIN. H.R. 958: Ms. MCKINNEY and Mr. NADLER. H.R. 1090: Mr. WISE. H.R. 1169: Mr. GEJDENSON. H.R. 1500: Mr. MCNULTY. H.R. 1621: Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 1684: Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. THORNTON, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. SOLOMON, and Mr. PORTER. H.R. 1711: Mr. HEFLEY. H.R. 1733: Mr. FARR. H.R. 1805: Mr. WARD, Mr. ROSE, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Mr. QUILLEN. H.R. 1889: Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. CLEMENT. H.R. 1920: Mr. HOKE and Mr. LAFALCE. H.R. 1950: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 1972: Mr. OXLEY, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. ISTOOK, and Mrs. FOWLER. H.R. 2011: Mr. HINCHEY. H.R. 2209: Mr. OXLEY and Mr. GEKAS. H.R. 2214: Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 2270: Mr. SKEEN and Mr. CRANE. H.R. 2281: Mrs. THURMAN. H.R. 2416: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H.R. 2421: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. MOAKLEY, and Mr. OLVER. H.R. 2434: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 2441: Mr. BURR and Mr. MINGE. H.R. 2463: Mr. FRAZER. H.R. 2472: Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr. STARK, Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. SAXTON, and Mr. BRYANT of Texas. H.R. 2497: Mr. BREWSTER, Mr. GUNDERSON, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. Goss, and Mr. BALLENGER. H.R. 2540: Mr. ALLARD, Mr. BACHUS, and Mr. DICKEY. H.R. 2548: Mr. MARTINI, Mr. FRAZER, and Mr. COBLE. H.R. 2579: Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. LOBIONDO, Ms. PRYCE, MS. LOFGREN, and Mr. OLVER. H.R. 2585: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 2651: Mr. SABO. H.R. 2655: Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas. H.R. 2658: Mr. BRYANT of Texas. H.R. 2664: Mr. CHABOT and Mr. QUINN. H.R. 2676: Mr. WILSON, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, and Mr. LAUGHLIN. H.R. 2691: Ms. MCKINNEY and Mr. HILLIARD. H.R. 2697: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. CALVERT, and Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. H.R. 2727: Mr. BAKER of Louisiana. H.R. 2740: Ms. JACKSON-LEE, Mr. STOCKMAN, and Mrs. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 2757: Mr. CARDIN, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. CANADY, and Mr. BONO. H.R. 2762: Mr. MINGE. H.R. 2776: Mr. BARCIA of Michigan, Mr. DAVIS, Mr. LEACH, Mr. PETERSON of Florida, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. FRAZER, Mr. JONES, Mr. BUNNING of Kentucky, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. MCKEON, MS. HARMAN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. JEFFERSON, MS. DELAURO, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. KING, Mr. TALENT, Mr. TORRES, Mr. PAYNE of Virginia, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. TORKILDSEN, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. HOYER, Mr. LIVINGSTON, and Mr. EHRLICH. H.R. 2777: Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. THOMPSON, Mr. BEILENSON, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. FROST, Mr. TORRES, and Mr. EVANS. H.R. 2778: Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. PETRI, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. Goss, and Mr. SKELTON. H.R. 2802: Mr. CRAPO, Mr. PAYNE of Virginia, Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mr. BEVILL, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. PARKER, Mr. KINGSTON, and Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 2807: Mr. BARCIA of Michigan and Mr. BISHOP. H.R. 2811: Mr. HYDE, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. DE LA GARZA, Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois, Mr. CLAY, Mr. YATES, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. MCDADE, Mr. WALKER, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mrs. SCHROEDER, Mr. STARK, Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. WILSON, Mr. QUILLEN, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. FRAZER, Mr. THOMPSON, and Mr. MCNULTY. H.R. 2827: Mr. FAWELL, MS. PRYCE, Mr. MINGE, Mr. FARR, and Mr. QUINN. H.R. 2841: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 2854: Mr. EHLERS and Mr. GUNDERSON. H.R. 2856: Mr. OLVER. H.R. 2862: Mr. DINGELL, MS. KAPTUR, Mr. SERRANO, Mrs. LOWEY, MS. WOOLSEY, Mrs. CLAYTON, and Mr. TORRES. H.R. 2867: Mr. CALVERT, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, Mr. RADANOVICH, and Mr. EMERSON. H.R. 2875: Ms. MOLINARI, Mr. FRISA, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. ACKERMAN, MS. JACKSON-LEE, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GEJDENSON, and Mr. LAZIO of New York. H.R. 2894: Mr. CALVERT, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. STUMP, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. POMBO, Mr. TATE, Mr. BAKER of California, Mr. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. DREIER, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. FORBES, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. JONES, Mr. SAM JOHNSON, Mr. FUNDERBURK, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. NEUMANN, and Mr. CHABOT. H.R. 2900: Mr. WICKER, MS. DUNN of Washington, Mr. PAXON, Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. BREWSTER, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, and Mr. BAKER of Louisiana. H.R. 2921: Mr. BILIRAKIS. H.J. Res. 121: Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina, Mr. HEINEMAN, Mr. CRANE, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. COBLE, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. COOLEY, Mr. MOORHEAD, Mr. QUILLEN, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. HERGER. H. Con. Res. 23: Mr. BONIOR, Mr. ROTH, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. DAVIS, and Mr. LIVINGSTON. H. Con. Res. 47: Mr. WOLF, Mr. MCDADE, and Mr. CALVERT. H. Con. Res. 63: Mr. KLUG. H. Con. Res. 103: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. PORTER. H. Con. Res. 134: Mr. STUMP, Mr. EHRLICH, Mr. LATOURETTE, and Mr. LARGENT. H. Con. Res. 135: Ms. MCKINNEY, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Mr. DELLUMS. H. Con. Res. 138: Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, and Mr. CUNNINGHAM. H. Res. 30: Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. TORKILDSEN, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. COYNE, and Mr. GUTKNECHT. H. Res. 346: Mr. GREENWOOD. ¶11.41 DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors were deleted from public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 1963: Mrs. KELLY and Mr. DAVIS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1996 (12) ¶12.1 DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The House was called to order by the SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, who laid before the House the following communication: WASHINGTON, DC, February 1, 1996. I hereby designate the Honorable CONSTANCE A. MORELLA to act as Speaker pro tempore on Tuesday, February 6, 1996. NEWT GINGRICH, Speaker of the House of Representatives. 112.2 APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, announced she had examined and approved the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, February 1, 1996. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal was approved. ¶12.3 COMMUNICATIONS Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XXIV, were referred as follows: 2012. A letter from the Secretary of the Navy, transmitting notification that the Department of Navy intends to donate to the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation two civilian aircraft currently in the possession of the National Museum of Naval Aviation, U.S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 7545(c); to the Committee on National Security. 2013. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs and Public Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of the ninth monthly report pursuant to the Mexican Debt Disclosure Act of 1995, pursuant to Public Law 104-6, section 404(a) (109 Stat. 90); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 2014. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting the quarterly report for the strategic petroleum reserve covering the third quarter of the calendar year 1995, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6245(b); to the Committee on Commerce. 2015. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of a report entitled "Analysis of the Revised Fiscal Year 1996 General Fund Revenue Estimates in Support of the Mayor's Budget for Fiscal Year 1996," pursuant to D.C. Code, section 47-117(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2016. A letter from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting the list of all reports issued or released in December 1995, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2017. A letter from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting a copy of his report for fiscal year 1995 on each instance a Federal agency did not fully implement recommendations made by the GAO in connection with a bid protest decided during the fiscal year, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3554(e)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2018. A letter from the Federal Co-Chairman, Appalachian Regional Commission, transmitting the annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2019. A letter from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, transmitting the annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial In tegrity Act for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2020. A letter from the Chairman, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting the annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2021. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Compliance, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Resources. 2022. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Compliance, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Resources. 2023. A letter from the Director, National Legislative Commission, the American Legion, transmitting the proceedings of the 77th national convention of the American Legion, held in Indianapolis, IN, September 4, 5, and 6, 1995 as well as a report on the organization's activities for the year preceding the convention, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 49 (H. Doc. No. 104-170); to the Committee on Veteran's Affairs and ordered to be printed. 2024. A letter from the General Sales Manager, Foreign Agriculture Service, transmitting notification that the minimum quantity of agricultural commodities prescribed to be distributed under title III of Public Law 83480 during fiscal year 1995 has been amended, pursuant to 7 U.S. C. 1721(b); jointly, to the Committees on Agriculture and International Relations. ¶12.4 SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ELECTION Mr. DAVIS submitted the following privileged resolution (H. Res. 363): Resolved, That the Honorable CONSTANCE A. MORELLA, a Representative from the State of Maryland, be, and she is hereby, elected Speaker pro tempore during any absence of the Speaker, such authority to continue not later than Tuesday, February 27, 1996. SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House shall notify the President and the Senate of the election of the Honorable CONSTANCE A. MORELLA as Speaker pro tempore during the absence of the Speaker. When said resolution was considered and agreed to. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said resolution was agreed to was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. February 2, 1996, at 11:30 a.m.: that the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 2924. With warm regards, ROBIN H. CARLE, Clerk, House of Representatives. 112.6 ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, announced that pursuant to clause 4, rule I, the Speaker pro tempore signed the following enrolled bills on Friday, February 2, 1996: H.R. 2657. An Act to award a congressional gold medal to Ruth and Billy Graham; H.R. 2924. An Act to guarantee the timely payment of social security benefits in March 1996; and S. 652. An Act to promote competition and reduce regulation in order to secure lower prices and highter quality services for american telecommunications consumers and encourage the rapid deployment of new telecommunications technologies. 112.7 GENERAL LEAVE TO EXTEND REMARKS IN THE RECORD On motion of Mr. DAVIS, by unanimous consent, Ordered, That all Members be permitted to extend their remarks and to include extraneous material in that section of the record entitled "Extension of Remarks" through Monday, February 26, 1996. 112.8 ADJOURNMENT OVER On motion of Mr. DAVIS, by unanimous consent, Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 1996; and further, that when the House adjourns on Friday, February 9, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 1996; and further, that when the House adjourns on Tuesday, February 13, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 1996, and further, that when the House adjourns on Friday, February 16, 1996; it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 1996; and further, that when. the House adjourns on Tuesday, February 20, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 1996; and further, that when the House adjourns on Friday, February 23, 1996, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996, for "morning hour" debate. 112.9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK-MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, laid before the House a communication, which was read as fol lows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelop received from the White House on Monday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m. and said to contain a message from the President whereby he submits the Budget of the United States Government for fiscal year 1997. ¶12.10 With warm regards, ROBIN H. CARLE, Clerk, House of Representatives. BUDGET OF THE U.S. The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows: To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with 31 U.S.C. §1105(a), I am transmitting my 1997 Budget to Congress. This budget provides a thematic overview of my priorities as we continue to discuss how to balance the budget over the next seven years. It also includes the Administration's new economic assumptions. Because of the uncertainty over 1996 appropriations as well as possible changes in mandatory programs and tax policy, the Office of Management and Budget was not able to provide, by today, all of the material normally contained in the President's budget submission. I anticipate transmitting that material to Congress the week of March 18, 1996. WILLIAM J. CLINTON. THE WHITE HOUSE, February 5, 1996. By unanimous consent, the message, together with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 104-162). ¶12.11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, laid before the House a communication, which was read as fol lows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Washington, DC, February 6, 1996. Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on Tuesday, February 6 at 12:05 p.m. and said to contain a message from the President whereby he reports that it is in the national interest of the United States to waive restrictions on the export of U.S.-origin satellites to the People's Republic of China, specifically restrictions on the MABUHAY project. With warm regards, ROBIN H. CARLE, Clerk, 112.12 US-CHINA ORIGIN SATELLITES The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows: To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 902(b)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101246), and as President of the United States, I hereby report to the Congress that it is in the national interest of the United States to waive the restrictions contained in that Act on the export to the People's Republic of China of U.S.origin satellites insofar as such restrictions pertain to the MABUHAY project. WILLIAM J. CLINTON. THE WHITE HOUSE, February 6, 1996. By unanimous consent, the message was referred to the Committee on International Relations. ¶12.13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK-MESSAGE FROM THE The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, laid before the House a communication, which was read as fol lows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on Tuesday, February 6 at 12:05 p.m. and said to contain a message from the President whereby he reports that it is in the national interest of the United States to waive restrictions on the export of U.S.-origin satellites to the People's Republic of China, specifically restrictions on the COSAT project. With warm regards, ROBIN H. CARLE, Clerk, House of Representatives. 112.14 US-CHINA ORIGIN SATELLITES COSAT PROJECT The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows: To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 902(b)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101246), and as President of the United States, I hereby report to the Congress that it is in the national interest of the United States to waive the restrictions contained in that Act on the export to the People's Republic of China of U.S.origin satellites insofar as such restrictions pertain to the COSAT project. WILLIAM J. CLINTON. THE WHITE HOUSE, February 6, 1996. By unanimous consent, the message was referred to the Committee on International Relations. 112.15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK-MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, laid before the House a communication, which was read as fol lows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on Tuesday, February 6 at 12:05 p.m. and said to contain ROBIN H. CARLE, Clerk, 112.16 US-CHINA ORIGIN SATELLITES The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows: To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 902(b)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101246), and as President of the United States, I hereby report to the Congress that it is in the national interest of the United States to waive the restrictions contained in that Act on the export to the People's Republic of China of U.S.origin satellites insofar as such restrictions pertain to the CHINASAT project. WILLIAM J. CLINTON. THE WHITE HOUSE, February 6, 1996. By unanimous consent, the message was referred to the Committee on International Relations. 112.17 SUBPOENA The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, laid before the House the following communication, which was read as follows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, Speaker of the House, The Capitol Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you, pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that Matt Felber, District Scheduler in my Fairview Park. Ohio office has been served with a subpoena issued by the Cuyahoga County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas in the case of Nix v. Hill. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House. Kindest personal regards. Very truly yours, MARTIN R. HOKE, Member of Congress. 112.18 RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. MORELLA, laid before the House the following communication, which was read as follows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, February 4, 1996. Hon. JOHN KITZHABER, Governor of Oregon, Salem, OR. DEAR GOVERNOR KITZHABER: On January 30, 1996, the citizens of Oregon elected me to the U.S. Senate to fill the unexpired term of former Senator Bob Packwood. I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to serve our state in the U.S. Senate, and plan to begin performing those duties on February 5, 1996. It is my understanding that Oregon's Secretary of State has certified the election and On motion of Mr. DAVIS, pursuant to the special order heretofore agreed to, at 8 o'clock and 14 minutes p.m., the House adjourned until 11 o'clock a.m. on Friday, February 9, 1996. ¶12.21 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. MCHALE (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. YATES, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. REED, Mr. HINCHEY, and Ms. RIVERS): H.R. 2962. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow deductions for advertising expenses for tobacco products; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mrs. MEEK of Florida (for herself, Mr. DAVIS, Mr. HOYER, Mr. MORAN, MS. NORTON, and Mr. WYNN): H.R. 2963. A bill to amend subchapter III of chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, popularly known as the Anti-Deficiency Act, to allow the United States to enter into contracts or obligations during a lapse in appropriations if the President determines that a sufficient appropriation is likely to be made for that purpose before the end of the fiscal year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. By Mr. DAVIS: H. Res. 363. Resolution electing Representative Constance A. Morella of Maryland to act as Speaker pro tempore; considered and agreed to. ¶12.22 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 44: Mr. WISE. H.R. 497: Mr. TALENT, Mr. COYNE, and Mr. COBURN. H.R. 1462: Mr. EHLERS, Mr. BAKER of California, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 1547: Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 1884: Mr. MARTINEZ and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 2276: Mr. SCARBOROUGH. H.R. 2259: Mr. FOGLIETTA, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. ENGEL, Mrs. MEEK of Flor |