By unanimous consent, the previous question was ordered on the motion to instruct the managers on the part of the House. The question being put, viva voce, Will the House agree to said motion? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, announced that the yeas had it. Mr. CONYERS objected to the vote on the ground that a quorum was not present and not voting. A quorum not being present, The roll was called under clause 4. rule XV, and the call was taken by electronic device. Tanner Tate Tauzin Archer Stearns Stenholm Thurman Stockman Tiahrt Studds Torres Stupak Torricelli Weller Talent Towns Whitfield Traficant Williams Vento Wise Visclosky Taylor (MS) Taylor (NC) Tejeda Thompson Volkmer Walsh Wolf Woolsey Wynn When said resolution and report were referred to the House Calendar and ordered printed. 120.21 COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION On motion of Mr. COBLE, by unanimous consent, the bill of the Senate (S. 1004) to authorize appropriations for the United States Coast Guard, and for other purposes; was taken from the Speaker's table, considered and read twice; and The following amendment was agreed to: Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the provisions of H.R. 1361, as passed by the House. The bill, as amended, was ordered to be read a third time, was read a third time by title, and passed; and a motion to reconsider the vote whereby said bill, as amended, was passed was laid on the table; and The House insisted upon its amendment and requested a conference with the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon. Thereupon, the SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, by unanimous consent, announced the appointment of the following Members as managers on the part of the House at said conference: From the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Messrs. SHUSTER, YOUNG of Alaska, COBLE, Mrs. FOWLER, and Messrs. BAKER of California, OBERSTAR, CLEMENT, and POSHARD. From the Committee on the Judiciary, for consideration of section 901 of the Senate bill, and section 430 of the House amendment, and modifications to committed conference: Messrs. HYDE, MCCOLLUM, and CONYERS. Ordered, That the Clerk notify the Senate thereof. 120.22 ADJOURNMENT OVER On motion of Mr. FUNDERBURK, by unanimous consent, Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 1996. 120.23 CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS DISPENSED WITH On motion of Mr. FUNDERBURK, by unanimous consent, Ordered, That business in order for consideration on Wednesday, March 6, 1996, under clause 7, rule XXIV, the Calendar Wednesday rule, be dispensed with. 120.24 PERMISSION TO FILE CONFERENCE REPORT On motion of Mr. FUNDERBURK, by unanimous consent, the managers on the part of the House were granted permission until 5 p.m., Friday, March 1, 1996, to file a conference report on the bill (H.R. 927) to seek international sanctions against the Castro government in Cuba, to plan for support of a transition government leading to a democratically elected government in Cuba, and for other purposes; together with a statement thereon, for printing in the Record under the rule. And then, 120.25 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, pursuant to the special order heretofore agreed to, at 6 o'clock and 18 minutes p.m., the House adjourned until 2 o'clock p.m. on Monday, March 4, 1996. 120.26 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. GOSS: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 368. Resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 994) to require the periodic review and automatic termination of Federal regulations (Rept. No. 104-464). Referred to the House Calendar. Mr. ARCHER: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 2778. A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services for the peacekeeping effort in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall be entitled to certain tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone; with amendments (Rept. No. 104465). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. ARCHER: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 2853. A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Bulgaria (Rept. No. 104-466). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. 120.27 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 Ms. DELAURO: H.R. 2991. A bill to require the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend the sentencing guidelines to provide that a defendant convicted of a crime receive an appropriate sentence enhancement if the defendant possessed a firearm with a laser sighting device during the crime; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. DOOLITTLE (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2992. A bill to combat crime; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Economic and Educational Opportunities, International Relations, Commerce, Resources, and 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 Mr. HOBSON: H.R. 2993. A bill to establish the Forrestal Institute, and for other purposes; to the Committee on National Security. By Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut (for herself and Mr. MATSUI): H.R. 2994. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the extension of certain expiring provisions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mrs. LOWEY: H.R. 2995. A bill to provide that service of the members of the group known as the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II constituted active military service for the purposes of any law administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on National Security, 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. MCCOLLUM: H.R. 2996. A bill to create a commission to encourage cooperation between public sector law enforcement agencies and private sector security professionals to control crime; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. METCALF: H.R. 2997. A bill to establish certain criteria for administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. TORRICELLI: H.R. 2998. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for increases in the worker retraining expenditures of employers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 2999. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain severance payment amounts from income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. VISCLOSKY (for himself, Mr. H.R. 3000. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve safety at public railway-highway crossings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. By Ms. WATERS (for herself, Mr. FRAZ- H.R. 3001. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for expanding, intensifying, and coordinating activities of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute with respect to heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women; to the Committee on Commerce. By Mr. CLINGER: H. Res. 369. Resolution to provide to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight special authorities to obtain testimony for purposes of investigation and study of the White House Travel Office matter; to the Committee on Rules. 120.28 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 65: Mr. HORN, Mr. WILSON, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. CRANE, Mr. MANTON, Ms. DUNN of Washington, Mr. METCALF, and Mr. HUTCHINSON. H.R. 103: Mr. ORTIZ. H.R. 104: Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida. H.R. 294: Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. BRYANT of Texas, and Mr. LAFALCE. H.R. 303: Mr. HORN, Mr. WILSON, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. CRANE, MS. DUNN of Washington, Mr. METCALF, and Mr. JEFFERSON. H.R. 447: Mr. CLYBURN. H.R. 777: Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. TATE, and Mr. TIAHRT. H.R. 778: Mr. LATOURETTE and Mr. TIAHRT. H.R. 833: Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. YATES, and Mr. FILNER. H.R. 957: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania and Mrs. ROUKEMA. H.R. 972: Mr. ANDREWS and Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. H.R. 1042: Mr. HAYWORTH. H.R. 1202: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts and Mr. POSHARD. H.R. 1279: Mr. BLILEY, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, Mr. CRANE, and Mrs. FOWLER. H.R. 1406: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. MCCARTHY, and Mrs. CHENOWETH. H.R. 1483: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. H.R. 1500: Mr. COSTELLO and Ms. JACKSONLEE. H.R. 1575: Mr. EMERSON. H.R. 1610: Mr. BONO. H.R. 1627: Mr. DICKS and Mr. WAMP. H.R. 1684: Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. CANADY, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. EWING, Mr. ROTH, Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. Cox, Mr. REGULA, Mr. BRYANT of Texas, Mr. FLANAGAN, Mr. SOUDER, and Mrs. MALONEY. H.R. 1711: Mr. ROTH and Mr. EWING. H.R. 1776: MS. SLAUGHTER, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. LARGENT, Mr. BISHOP, Ms. MOLINARI, Mr. COBURN, and Mr. MOORHEAD. H.R. 1801: Mr. CAMP. H.R. 1828: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. FRAZER, Mr. WILSON, Mrs. FOWLER, and Mr. FROST. H.R. 1884: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H.R. 2128: Mr. CRANE, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. CAMPBELL, and Mr. DEAL of Georgia. H.R. 2167: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. ENGEL, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. FROST, MS. DELAURO, Mr. STUDDS, and Mr. ALLARD. H.R. 2214: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 2306: Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida and Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. H.R. 2320: Mr. HAYES, MS. LOFGREN, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. KLUG, Mr. BLUTE, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. COBURN, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. PETRI, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida, and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 2323: Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota and Mr. EHLERS. H.R. 2333: Mr. LAUGHLIN and Mr. BONILLA. H.R. 2344: Mr. ROMERO-BARCELÓ. H.R. 2429: Mr. MASCARA, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. SANDERS. H.R. 2458: Mr. FOLEY, Mr. YATES, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. TORRES, Mr. COYNE, and Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 2463: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H.R. 2506: Mr. OBERSTAR and Mr. CRAPO. H.R. 2548: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. SCHAEFER, and Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. H.R. 2566: Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 2607: Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. SCAR BOROUGH, Mr. WARD, MS. NORTON, Mr. H.R. 2651: Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. H.R. 2723: Mr. LINDER. H.R. 2727: Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. COBURN, and Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. H.R. 2745: Mr. FAWELL, Mr. Goss, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. STOKES, Mr. LAZIO of New York, Mr. SCHUMER, and Mr. MCNULTY. H.R. 2803: Mr. PETRI and Mr. KLECZKA. H.R. 2807: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2820: Mr. BREWSTER, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. HANCOCK, Mr. DOOLEY, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2867: Mr. BAKER of Louisiana, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. ROGERS, Mr. HANCOCK, Mr. GRAHAM, and Mr. TIAHRT. H.R. 2900: Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr. BONO, and Mr. COBURN. H.R. 2908: Mrs. SMITH of Washington, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. TATE, MS. DUNN of Washington, and Mr. HERGER. H.R. 2922: Mr. FROST. H.R. 2928: Mrs. CHENOWETH and Mr. HUTCHINSON. H.R. 2933: Mr. EVANS, MS. LOFGREN, and Mr. BROWN of Ohio. H.R. 2938: Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. SCHAEFER, and Mr. PAYNE of Virginia. H.R. 2959: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey, and Mr. FOLEY. H.R. 2972: Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. KLUG, Mr. FRISA, and Mr. HASTERT. H.R. 2976: Mr. FRISA, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. LEACH, Mr. LIGHTFOOT, MS. NORTON, Mr. THOMPSON, and Mrs. THURMAN. H.R. 2979: Mr. COBURN. H. Con. Res. 5: Mr. HERGER. H. Con. Res. 23: Mr. COSTELLO, MS. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. CLEMENT, and Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO. H. Con. Res. 31: Mr. DOYLE. H. Con. Res. 102: Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas. H. Con. Res. 103: Mr. FOGLIETTA and Ms. FURSE. H. Con. Res. 120: Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. FOGLIETTA, and Mrs. MALONEY. H. Con. Res. 125: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. H. Con. Res. 135: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. MEEHAN, and Ms. NORTON. H. Con. Res. 138: Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey, Mr. PORTER, Mr. FUNDERBURK, and Mrs. MORELLA. H. Con. Res. 140: Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey, Mr. FUNDERBURK, Mr. TORKILDSEN, MS. NORTON, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H. Res. 30: Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut, and Mr. LOBIONDO. H. Res. 114: Mr. ANDREWS. H. Res. 286: Mrs. SCHROEDER, Mr. MINGE, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. H. Res. 347: Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. STOCKMAN, MS. NORTON, and Mr. HALL of Ohio. 120.29 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. 491: Mr. GEJDENSON. H.R. 1202: Mr. TEJEDA. H.R. 1834: Mr. METCALF. MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1996 (21) 121.1 DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The House was called to order by the SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, who laid before the House the following communication: WASHINGTON, DC, March 4, 1996. I hereby designate the Honorable BILL BARRETT to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. NEWT GINGRICH, Speaker of the House of Representatives. 121.2 APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, announced he had examined and approved the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, February 29, 1996. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal was approved. 121.3 COMMUNICATIONS Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XXIV, were referred as follows: 2147. A letter from the Under Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report of a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act which occurred at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, OK, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on Appropriations. 2148. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs and Public Liaison, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of the 10th 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. 2149. A letter from the Chair, Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, transmitting annual report of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to Public Law 101-281, section 429(b) (106 Stat. 145); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 2150. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report involving United States exports to Ukraine, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 2151. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Department of Education, transmitting final regulations-State grants program for technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(i); to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities.; 2152. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting final regulations-Education Department general administrative regulations [EDGAR]-direct grant programs, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities. 2153. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting a report on various issues of the Safety Research Program of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2039; to the Committee on Commerce. 2154. A letter from the Chair, Federal Labor Relations Authority, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2155. A letter from the Executive Director, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting activities under the Freedom of Information Act, for the calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2156. A letter from the Administrator, General Services Administration, transmitting the annual report of personal property furnished to non-Federal recipients for fiscal years 1992 through 1994, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 483(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2157. A letter from the Commission, International Boundary and Water Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2158. A letter from the General Counsel, National Science Foundation, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2159. A letter from the Director, National Science Foundation, 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. 2160. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2161. A letter from the Deputy Director, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2162. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2163. A letter from the Director, Office of Office of Science and Technology Policy, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2164. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of Presidential Determination No. 96-10: Eligibility of Bosnia and Herzegovina to be Furnished Defense Articles and Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act and the Arms Export Control Act, pursuant to section 503(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended and section 3(a)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on International Relations. 2165. A letter from the Executive Director, Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2166. A letter from the Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2167. A letter from the Executive Director, Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2168. A letter from the Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2169. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. International Trade Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2170. A letter from the Marshal of the Court, Supreme Court of the United States, transmitting the annual report on administrative costs of protecting Supreme Court Officials, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 13n(c); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 2171. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting the 1995 annual report of the visiting committee on advanced technology of the National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST], U.S. Department of Commerce, pursuant to Public Law 100-418, section 5131(b) (102 Stat. 1443); to the Committee on Science. 2172. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. International Trade Commission, transmitting a copy of the 84th quarterly report on trade between the United States and China, the successor states to the former Soviet Union and other title IV countries during July-September 1995, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2440; to the Committee on Ways and Means. 2173. A letter from the Chair, Defense Environmental Response Task Force, transmitting a report on the actions of the Defense Environmental Response Task Force; jointly, to the Committees on National Security and Commerce. ¶21.4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, laid before the House a communication, which was read as follows: 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 Friday, March 1st at 3:25 p.m. and said to contain a message from the President whereby he notifies the Congress of the declaration of a national emergency with respect to Cuba. With warm regards, ROBIN H. CARLE, Clerk, House of Representatives. 121.5 NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO CUBA The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows: To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to section 1 of title II of Public Law 65-24, ch. 30, 50 U.S.C. 191 and sections 201 and 301 of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., United States Code, I hereby report that I have exercised my statutory authority to declare a national emergency in response to the Government of Cuba's destruction of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in international airspace north of Cuba. In the proclamation, I have authorized and directed the Secretary of Transportation to make an issue such rules and regulations that the Secretary may find appropriate to prevent unauthorized U.S. vessels from entering Cuban territorial waters. I have authorized these rules and regulations as a result of the Government of Cuba's demonstrated willingness to use reckless force, including deadly force, in the ostensible enforcement of its sovereignty. I have determined that the unauthorized departures of vessels intending to enter Cuban territorial waters could jeopardize the safety of certain U.S. citizens and other persons residing in the United States and threaten a disturbance of international relations. I have, accordingly, declared a national emergency in response to these threats. WILLIAM J. CLINTON. THE WHITE HOUSE, March 1, 1996. By unanimous consent, the message, together with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 104-181). 121.6 BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee on House Oversight, reported that that committee did on the following dates present to the President, for his approval, bills of the House of the following titles: On February 23, 1996: H.R. 1718. An Act to designate the United States courthouse located at 197 Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, as the "Max Rosenn United States Courthouse." On February 28, 1996: H.R. 2196. An Act to amend the StevensonWydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 with respect to inventions made under cooperative research and development agreements, and for other purposes. 121.7 LEAVE OF ABSENCE By unanimous consent, leave of absence was granted to Mr. STOKES, for today through March 15. And then, 121.8 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. MCINTOSH, at 2 o'clock and 17 minutes p.m., the House adjourned. 121.9 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AN 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. 2969. A bill to eliminate the Board of Tea Experts by repealing the Tea Importation Act of 1897 (Rept. No. 104-467 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. Mr. GILMAN: Committee of Conference. Conference report on H.R. 927. A bill to seek international sanctions against the Castro government in Cuba, to plan for support of a transition government leading to a democratically elected government in Cuba, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 104-468). Ordered to be printed. Mr. HYDE: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 2202. A bill to amend the Immigration H.R. 1496: Mr. PAYNE of Virginia and Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. H.R. 1733: Mr. QUILLEN. H.R. 1965: Mr. SCHUMER and Mr. MCNULTY. H.R. 2676: Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas. H.R. 2922: Mr. COSTELLO. H. Con. Res. 21: Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida. H. Con. Res. 145: Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. FRAZER, Mrs. KENNELLY, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. PORTER and Mrs. MEYERS. 121.13 PETITIONS, ETC. Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions and papers were laid on the Clerk's desk and referred as follows: 64. By the SPEAKER: Petition of the city council of the city of Seattle, WA, relative to the council's opposition to the proposed immigration legislation currently before the U.S. Senate and strongly urging its defeat as a bill which imposes unfair and unwise restrictions on legal immigration; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 65. Also, petition of the city council of Toledo, OH, relative to the Great Lakes Critical Programs Act; to the Committee on Transportation And Infrastructure. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1996 (22) 122.1 DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The House was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by the SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. REGULA, who laid before the House the following communication: WASHINGTON, DC, March 5, 1996. I hereby designate the Honorable RALPH REGULA to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. NEWT GINGRICH, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Whereupon, pursuant to the order of the House of Friday, May 12, 1995, Members were recognized for "morning hour" debates. 122.2 RECESS 9:53 A.M. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. REGULA, pursuant to clause 12 of rule I, declared the House in recess until 11:00 a.m. 122.3 AFTER RECESS-11:00 A.M. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. ROGERS, called the House to order. 122.4 APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. ROGERS, announced he had examined and approved the Journal of the proceedings of Monday, March 4, 1996. Mr. GOSS, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, objected to the Chair's approval of the Journal. The question being put, viva voce, Will the House agree to the Chair's approval of said Journal? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. ROGERS, announced that the yeas had it. Mr. GOSS objected to the vote on the ground that a quorum was not present and not voting. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. ROGERS, pursuant to clause 5, rule I, announced that the vote would be postponed until later today. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. 122.5 COMMUNICATIONS Executive and and other other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XXIV, were referred as follows: 2174. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting his requests for emergency fiscal year 1996 supplemental appropriations for emergency expenses related to recent natural disasters in the United States and the Virgin Islands, and to designate the amount made available as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107 (H. Doc. No. 104-183); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. 2175. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting notification of the Department's intention to contract the sale of Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1, also known as the Elk Hills Reserve without providing for the use of competitive procedures; to the Committee on National Security. 2176. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting final priority-Research in Education of Individuals with Disabilities Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities. 2177. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's report entitled "Ambulatory Surgery, Preadmission Testing, and Same-day Surgery: State Medicaid Programs' Experience and Findings from the Literature," pursuant to Public Law 101-508, section 4755(b)(3)(d) (104 Stat. 1388-210); to the Committee on Commerce. 2178. A letter from the Acting Secretary of State, transmitting a list of all potential sales and licensed commercial exports under the act of major weapons or weapons-related defense equipment valued at $7 million or more, or of any other weapons or weaponsrelated defense equipment valued at $25 million or more, which the administration considers eligible for approval during the calendar year 1996 and which may, therefore, result in notification to the Congress this year, pursuant to section 25(a)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on International Relations. 2179. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on the progress made toward opening the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, pursuant to Public Law 104-45, section 6 (109 Stat. 400); to the Committee on International Relations. 2180. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2181. A letter from the Director, Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2182. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2183. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2184. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2185. A letter from the National Endowment for Democracy, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2186. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2187. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2188. A letter from the U.S. Copyright Office, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2189. A letter from the Director, U.S. Information Agency, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2190. A letter from the U.S. Trade Representative, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. 2191. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the President's March 1, 1996, determination regarding certification of the 31 major illicit narcotics producing and transit countries, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2291; to the Committee on International Relations. 122.6 COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES TO SIT On motion of Mr. GOSS, by unanimous consent, the following committees and their subcommittees were granted permission to sit during the 5minute rule today: the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Commerce, the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, the Committee on International Relations, the Committee on National Security, the Committee on Resources, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. 122.7 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Sundry messages in writing from the President of the United States were communicated to the House by Mr. Edwin Thomas, one of his secretaries. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. ROGERS, laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House: OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally notify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules of the House that a member of my staff has been served with a subpoena issued by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland. This subpoena relates to her employment by former Representative Kweisi Mfume. After consultation with the General Counsel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and precedents of the House. |