DUNN, JENNIFER coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 886), [1MR] (see H.R. 1109), [15MR] (see H.R. 1495), [20AP] (see H.R. 2012), [8JN] (see H.R. 2782), [5AU] (see H.R. 3482), [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 149), [1JY] -coverage of outpatient prescription drugs for low-income beneficiaries and provision of stop-loss protection for outpatient prescription drug expenses (see H.R. 2925), [23SE] -coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 1495), consideration (see H. Res. 372), [9NO] eliminate time limitation on benefits for immunosuppressive drugs (see H.R. 1115), [16MR] ensure access to comparable prescription drug coverage in Medigap policies relative to termination of Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 634), [9FE] expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 2892), [21SE] extend coverage of immunosuppressive drugs to cases of transplants not paid for under the program (see H.R. 3107), [190C] -improve the operation of certain Medicare+Choice and Medigap programs (see H.R. 491), [2FE] -make changes in payment methodologies and provide coverage of outpatient prescription drugs to beneficiaries who lose drug coverage under Medicare+Choice plans (see H.R. 3086), [140C] -reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 664), [10FE] -reductions in prescription drug prices (H.R. 664), consideration (see H. Res. 371), [9NO] -waive waiting period for coverage and provide coverage of drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 353), [19JA] Methamphetamine: penalties for operating laboratories and increased funding to combat methamphetamine production, trafficking, and abuse (see H.R. 2987), [30SE] Mexico: disapprove foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see H.J. Res. 35), [2MR] (see H.J. Res. 43), [24MR] -improve counterdrug activities (see H.J. Res. 61), [1JY] NIH: biomedical research funding (see H. Res. 89), [2MR] Office of National Drug Control Policy: enter into negotiations with Cuban Government representatives to provide for increased cooperation on drug interdiction efforts (see H.R. 2365), [25JN] Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act: technical corrections relative to international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance (see H.R. 1379), [13AP] Panama Canal: negotiate new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 233), [17NO] Patents: provide term restoration review procedure for certain drug products (see H.R. 1598), [28AP] Pharmaceuticals: demonstration project to expand eligibility under existing State prescription drug assistance programs for low-income seniors (see H.R. 2375), [29JN] -establish compulsory licensing of certain patented prescription drugs and medical inventions (see H.R. 2927), [23SE] -establish therapeutic equivalence requirements for generic drugs (see H.R. 805), [23FE] Research: prohibit federally sponsored research pertaining to the legalization of drugs (see H.R. 278), [7JA] Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: provide comprehensive technical assistance and implement highly effective prevention programs (see H.R. 3413), [16NO] SBA: extend authorization of the Drug-Free Workplace establish school violence prevention hotlines (see H.R. 1589), [27AP] (see H.R. 1937), [25MY] -provide grants to reduce drug-related transactions and drug use in one-mile areas surrounding elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2410), [30JN] Senior citizens: establish a program of pharmacy assistance fee for elderly persons who have no health insurance coverage (see H.R. 723), [11FE] -limit hardship endured when meeting prescription drug needs (see H. Con. Res. 152), [13JY] Social Security: provide a safe harbor under the antikickback statute for hospital restocking of certain ambulance drugs and supplies (see H.R. 557), [3FE] States: permit funding of prescription drugs for minors relative to parental consent (see H.R. 3302), [10NO] Sub-Saharan Africa: conduct human clinical research according to highest ethical standards and prohibit interference with intellectual property laws or policies promoting access to pharmaceuticals or medical technologies (see H.R. 2700), [4AU] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 781), [23FE] Tariff: HIV/AIDS drugs (see H.R. 1951, 1952), [26MY] -rhinovirus drugs (see H.R. 1949), [26MY] (see H.R. 2186), [14JN] Taxation: allow designation of income tax refunds for use in NIH biomedical research programs (see H.R. 785), [23FE] (see H.R. 977), [4MR] eliminate certain unfair provisions (see H.R. 2414), [1JY] -prevent abuse of the enhanced charitable deduction for overseas contributions of drugs (see H.R. 3197), [2NO] reduce the per dose tax on vaccines (see H.R. 1337), [25MR] -treatment of foods and supplements for dietary use, and medical foods as medical expenses (see H.R. 3306), [10NO] Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act: applicability of mandatory minimum penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 913), [2MR] Messages National Drug Control Strategy: President Clinton, [9FE] National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, [3MY], [190C], [200C], [2NO] Western Hemisphere Drug Alliance: President Clinton, [23FE] Reports filed Date-Rape Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 106–340), [27SE] Drug Addiction Treatment Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2634) (H. Rept. 106-441), [3NO] Generic Drugs Access Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 805) (H. Rept. 106-117), [12JY] Trade Agency Authorizations, Drug Free Borders, and Prevention of On-Line Child Pornography Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1833) (H. Rept. 106-161), [24MY] DRUNKEN DRIVING Bills and resolutions Courts: national minimum sentence for a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 1597), [28AP] Firearms: authorize CPSC to regulate gun safety, ban possession by certain convicted criminals, ban import of handguns without certain safety features, and ban possession by a person with multiple drunk driving convictions (see H.R. 2007), [8JN] Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise public awareness of the serious problem of driving while intoxicated (see H. Con. Res. 108), [17MY] Safety: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals (see H.R. 1595), [28AP] States: treatment of Federal highway funds relative to suspension of driving privileges of minors convicted of drunken driving (see H.R. 2274), [17JN] DUCHESNE CITY, UT Bills and resolutions Water: convey certain rights (see H.R. 3468), [18NO] DUGGER MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS ACT Reports filed Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2632) (H. Rept. 106-422), [280C] DUNCAN, JOHN J., JR. (a Representative from Tennessee) Appointments Conferee: H.R. 1000, Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, [140C] -S. 1467, Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, [5AU] Bills and resolutions introduced Aviation: civil penalties for unruly passengers of air carriers (see H.R. 1052), [10MR] -provide assistance and slots to air carriers providing service between high-density and underserved airports and improve jet service to underserved markets (see H.R. 951), [3MR] Dept. of the Interior: dispose of all BLM administered public lands that have been identified for disposal under the Federal land use planning process (see H.R. 2825), [9SE] Education: grants for public policy programs at certain institutes and schools (see H.R. 788), [23FE] Employment: allow reimbursement of certain training costs (see H.R. 2254), [17JN] Federal agencies and departments: use of surplus administrative funds for personnel pay bonuses and deficit reduction (see H.R. 993), [4MR] Forest Service: eliminate fees associated with special use permits that authorize a church to use structures for religious or educational purposes (see H.R. 1727), [6MY] Government: appointment of the Inspector General of certain Federal agencies by the President (see H.R. 2013), [8JN] Medicare Payment Advisory Commission: expand membership and include individuals with expertise in manufacturing and distributing finished medical goods (see H.R. 3271), [9NO] National Park System: regulation of airspace over park lands (see H.R. 717), [11FE] Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of funding sources and amounts relative to creation of a Presidential archival depository (see H.R. 3239), [5NO] Taxation: allow individuals to designate percentage of their tax overpayments or to make contributions for units of the National Park System (see H.R. 1154), [17MR] -treatment of qualified retirement plans relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 1446), [15AP] DUNN, JENNIFER (a Representative from Washington) Bills and resolutions introduced Firearms: provide grants to encourage State and local law enforcement agencies to detain students bringing guns to schools (see H.R. 831), [24FE] Kyrgyzstan: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 1318), [25MR] Medicaid: allow States to use State Children's Health Insurance Program allotment to cover additional lowincome children (see H.R. 458), [2FE] Medicare: expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 2892), [21SE] -increase payments for pap smear laboratory tests (see H.R. 2930), [23SE] -increase payments to skilled nursing facilities that have a significant proportion of residents with AIDS (see H.R. 3029), [6OC] Taxation: allow tax-exempt financing of private sector highway infrastructure construction (see H.R. 859), [25FE] clarify rules relative to lessee construction allowances and to contributions to the capital of retailers (see H.R. 1986), [27MY] expand the exclusion for qualified small business stock and increase the annual limit for incentive stock options (see H.R. 2331), [23JN] -phase-out and repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 8), [25FE] –provide tax relief, encourage savings and investment, establish incentives for school construction, and eliminate Social Security earnings test (see H.R. 1084), [11MR] -treatment of bonds issued to acquire renewable resources on land subject to conservation easement (see H.R. 1863), [19MY] -treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1317), [25MR] DUNN, JENNIFER -treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1083), [11MR] DUPREE, HARRY K. Bills and resolutions Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center, Stuttgart, AR: redesignate as the Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center (see H.R. 2972), [29SE] DYMALLY, MERVYN M. (a former Representative from California) Bills and resolutions relative to Mervyn Malcolm Dymally Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (see H.R. 642), [9FE] EAGEN, JAMES M., III Bills and resolutions House of Representatives: election of officers (see H. Res. 1), [6JA] EARTH DAY Bills and resolutions Observance (see H. Res. 400), [18NO] EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS REDUCTION ACT Bills and resolutions Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 1184), [18MR] -authorizing (H.R. 1184), consideration (see H. Res. 142), [20AP] Reports filed Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. EARTHQUAKES related term(s) DISASTERS China, Republic of: assistance for earthquake victims (see H.J. Res. 70), [50C] express sympathy for earthquake victims (see H. Res. 297), [21SE] Disasters: establish Federal insurance programs against the risks of catastrophic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and hurricanes (see H.R. 481), [2FE] Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1184), [18MR] -authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1184), consideration (see H. Res. 142), [20AP] Insurance: Federal reinsurance contracts for eligible State insurance programs covering homeowners impacted by natural disasters (see H.R. 21), [6JA] International relations: commend Greece and Turkey for mutual humanitarian assistance and rescue relief relative to earthquakes (see H. Con. Res. 188, 188), [22SE] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 1184, Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 142) (H. Rept. 106-101), [20AP] Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1184) (H. Rept. 106-99), [19AP] EAST CHICAGO, IN Bills and resolutions Lance Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office: designate (see H.R. 2358), [24JN] EAST TIMOR see INDONESIA, REPUBLIC OF Bills and resolutions Albania: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 2746), [5AU] Belarus: human rights violations and democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 230), [16NO] Bulgaria: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 170), [2AU] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor anniversary of NATO and accession of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic (see H. Con. Res. 81), [12AP] Cold war: celebrate victory and anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (see H. Con. Res. 121), [27MY] -celebrate victory and anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by designating an annual Freedom Day (see H. Con. Res. 223), [9NO] commemorate victory of freedom (see H.R. 2440), [1JY] Foreign policy: promote democracy in Serbia and Montenegro (see H.R. 1064), [10MR] Kosovo: restrict assistance for certain reconstruction efforts in the Balkans region to U.S.-produced articles and services (see H.R. 2243), [16JN] (see H.R. 2313), [22JN] -restrict U.S. share of any reconstruction measures undertaken in the Balkans region of Europe (see H. Res. 214), [16JN] (see H. Res. 268), [30JY] Milosevic, Slobodan: culpability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia (see H. Con. Res. 118), [25MY] NATO: recommend the integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H. Con. Res. 21), [2FE] Poland: address the claims of Polish Americans whose homes and properties were wrongfully expropriated under Poland's former totalitarian government (see H.R. 824), [24FE] Romania: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 169), [2AU] Serbia and Montenegro: promote democracy (see H.R. 1373), [12AP] Slovak Republic: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 165), [29JY] Taxation: extend certain tax benefits to Armed Forces members performing services in Serbia and Montenegro (see H.R. 1376), [13AP] extend certain tax benefits to Armed Forces members performing services in Serbia and Montenegro (H.R. 1376), consideration (see H. Res. 140), [14AP] Mamie G. Floyd Post Office: designate (see H.R. 3019), [5OC] ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) Agriculture: harmonization of registrations of certain pesticides (see H.R. 1913), [24MY] Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 11), [6JA] (see H.R. 1395), [13AP] reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2900), [21SE] -regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 2314), [22JN] Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations (see H.R. 1463), [15AP] Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (see H.R. 1202), [18MR] Association of American State Geologists: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2354), [24JN] Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see H.R. 950), [3MR] (see H.R. 999), [4MR] -improve quality of coastal recreation waters (H.R. 999), consideration (see H. Res. 145), [21AP] Birds: establish a conservation program for neotropical migratory birds (see H.R. 39), [6JA] (see H.R. 381), [19JA] Border Smog Reduction Act: reimburse States for implementation costs (see H.R. 1755), [11MY] Budget: provide certain off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund and limit fund relative to State financial assistance (see H.R. 452), [2FE] Bureau of Reclamation: cost sharing for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins endangered fish recovery implementation programs (see H.R. 2348), [24JN] -reauthorize participation in the Deschutes Resources Conservancy (see H.R. 1787), [12MY] Business and industry: assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1756), [11MY] California: designate all unreserved and unappropriated coastal rocks and islands as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 2277), [18JN] develop and implement drainage, storm, and flood control projects as part of water-related projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed (see H.R. 1113), [16MR] -moratorium on gas and oil development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 112), [7JA] Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for opening ceremonies of Sunrayce 99 (see H. Con. Res. 48), [9MR] Central Utah Project: acquisition of water rights, completion of project facilities, and implementation of water conservation measures (see H.R. 2889), [21SE] CERCLA: amend (see H.R. 617), [8FE] -amend relative to settlements by certain qualified businesses (see H.R. 2921), [22SE] -authorize certain research, development, and demonstration activities (see H.R. 3207), [3NO] clarify liability for sale of certain facilities for residential use (see H.R. 1418), [14AP] -exempt small businesses from certain liability (see H.R. 2247), [16JN] -limit portion of Superfund expended for administration, oversight, support, studies, design, investigations, monitoring, assessment and evaluation, and enforcement activities (see H.R. 2754), [5AU] -provide liability relief for small parties, innocent landowners, and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 2940), [23SE] -reauthorize (see H.R. 2956), [27SE] reauthorize and reform Superfund program and promote brownfields redevelopment (see H.R. 1300), [25MR] -require Corps of Engineers performance of contract oversight of remedial actions (see H.R. 376), [19JA] -restrict liability of local educational agencies (see H.R. 375), [19JA] Chesapeake Bay: restoration (see H.R. 3039), [7OC] Children and youth: protect children from exposure to certain environmental pollutants (see H.R. 199), [7JA] Clean Air Act: modify application of certain provisions relative to inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas (see H.R. 3298), [10NO] -moratorium on disclosure of certain submissions to provide for the reporting of certain site security information to Congress (see H.R. 2257), [17JN] -prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 1367), [12AP] (see H.R. 1398), [14AP] -reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 25), [6JA] (see H.R. 657), [9FE] -remove a provision limiting States to proportionately less assistance than their respective populations and Federal tax payments (see H.R. 2427), [1JY] -waive oxygen content requirement and phaseout use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 1705), [5MY] Climate: stabilize and reduce greenhouse gas concentrations and establish an Office of Global Climate Change within the Dept. of Energy (see H.R. 3384, 3385), [16NO] Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1110), [16MR] (see H.R. 2669), [2AU] Coastal zones: require that States having an approved management program be provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to help assess plans for exploration, development, or production (see H.R. 720), [11FE] -use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund State and local conservation programs of coastal States (see H.R. 3245), [8NO] Colorado: management as open space of certain lands at Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (see H.R. 2179), [10JN] Columbia and Snake Rivers: preservation of dams (see H. Con. Res. 63), [18MR] Commission on Ocean Policy: establish (see H.R. 2425), [1JY] Conservation of natural resources: assist in the conservation of keystone species (see H.R. 3407), [16NO] Corps of Engineers: develop and implement comprehensive program for fish screens and passage devices at agricultural water diversions (see H.R. 1444), [15AP] -issue environmental impact statement before implementing water regulation plans affecting the water levels of Lake Ontario or the St. Lawrence River (see H.R. 926), [2MR] Dept. of Agriculture: balance wind and water erosion criteria and wildlife suitability criteria used in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 1836), [18MY] -designate as the lead Federal agency for national agricultural policy regarding conservation and the environment (see H.R. 2793), [5AU] -require report to Congress on seizure of private property (see H.R. 294), [7JA] Dept. of Defense: use of funds to pay for environmental fines and penalties (see H.R. 3387), [16NO] Dept. of the Interior: authorize States to establish hunting seasons for double-crested cormorants (see H.R. 3118), [200C] -implement rules to reduce population of midcontinent light geese (see H.R. 2454), [1JY] -make grants to promote voluntary protection of certain lands in Marin and Sonoma Counties, CA (see H.R. 2202), [15JN] -participation in design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater in the Castaic Lake Water Agency service area (see H.R. 3322), [10NO] -prohibit mineral leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 1036), [9MR] -prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 387, 388), [19JA] (see H.R. 869), [25FE] Dept. of Transportation: Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Improvement Program emission standards (see H.R. 2788), [5AU] -funding for purchase of recycled materials for certain surface transportation programs (see H.R. 779), [23FE] -promote use and construction of infrastructure facilities for inherently low-emission vehicles at airports (see H.R. 1035), [9MR] -require use of recycled materials in Federalaid highway construction projects (see H.R. 778), [23FE] Disasters: improve ability of individuals and local, State, and Federal agencies to prevent natural floods (see H.R. 1101), [11MR] Earth Day: observance (see H. Res. 400), [18NO] Education: establish doctoral fellowships to increase the number of scientists and engineers trained in global energy and environmental challenges (see H.R. 1733), [6MY] Elementary and Secondary Education Act: include advanced scientific education programs in elementary schools (see H.R. 1534), [22AP] Endangered species: provide for a scientific review of the current conservation status of the northern spotted owl (see H.R. 3089), [18OC] Endangered Species Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 3160), [27OC] -reform Federal land management activities relative to conservation (see H.R. 495), [2FE] -reform liability provisions relative to civil and criminal penalties (see H.R. 496), [2FE] -reform regulatory process (see H.R. 494), [2FE] Energy Policy Act: cleanup of uranium and thorium mill sites (see H.R. 2641), [29JY] Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see H.R. 2884), [21SE] (see H.R. 2978, 2981), [30SE] EPA: authorize grants to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and other agencies to improve water quality throughout the Florida Keys (see H.R. 673), [10FE] -authorizing appropriations for the Office of Air and Radiation (see H.R. 1743), [10MY] -authorizing appropriations for the Office of Research and Development and Science Advisory Board (see H.R. 1742), [10MY] -certify State voluntary cleanup programs for brownfield sites and clarify liability of landowners and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 1391), [13AP] -limit authority to ban metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 136), [7JA] -prohibit the importation for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain concentrations (see H.R. 2408), [30JN] -public disclosure of accidental release scenario information in risk management plans (see H.R. 1790), [13MY] -reauthorize Clean Lakes Program (see H.R. 2328), [23JN] -reinstate transportation conformity regulations (see H.R. 1876), [19MY] -require discharges from combined storm and sanitary sewers conform to the combined sewer overflow control policy (see H.R. 828), [24FE] -requirements relative to disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) at certain facilities (see H.R. 2407), [30JN] -restoration of urban watersheds and community environments in the Anacostia River (see H.R. 839), [24FE] -waive oxygen content requirement for certain reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 3449), [18NO] Federal aid programs: assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1750), [11MY] Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to marine sanitation devices (see H.R. 3191), [1NO] -amend relative to wetlands mitigation banking (see H.R. 1290), [25MR] ensure compliance by Federal facilities (see H.R. 2449), [1JY] Federal-State relations: require Federal agencies to consult with State and local governments on environmental impact statements (see H.R. 2029), [8JN] Fish and fishing: condemn practice known as shark finning (see H. Con. Res. 189), [27SE] -efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 2798), [5AU] -study practice of shark finning and effects it has on shark populations in the Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 3078), [140C] Florida: restrictions and requirements on leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 33), [6JA] Food Security Act: authorize enrollment of land in the Wetlands Reserve Program (see H.R. 2066), [8JN] Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 2512), [14JY] eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 1396), [13AP] -establish mandatory procedures to be followed in advance of the permanent closure of any forest road (see H.R. 1523), [22AP] -make forestry insurance plans available to owners of private forest land to protect them from disaster losses and encourage prescribed burning to prevent future fire disasters (see H.R. 1530), [22AP] Fund for Environmental Priorities: establish and fund with a portion of consumer savings resulting from retail electricity choice (see H.R. 341), [19JA] Government: establish procedures for assessing Federal regulations relative to seizure of private property (see H.R. 294), [7JA] ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT Government regulations: establish standards for cleanup of dry cleaning solvents (see H.R. 2726), [5AU] Great Lakes: moratorium on export of bulk fresh water until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 2973), [29SE] Hawaii: conduct a study to determine ways of restoring the natural wetlands conditions in the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 3176), [28OC] Hazardous substances: authorizing appropriations for safe transportation of hazardous material (see H.R. 968), [3MR] -development and use of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1537), [22AP] -encourage State response programs for contaminated sites, remove barriers to cleanup of brownfield sites, and return contaminated sites to economically productive or other beneficial uses (see H.R. 2580), [21JY] -reduce emissions of mercury, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide from fossil fuelfired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 2980), [30SE] -require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see H.R. 2667), [2AU] Health: promote environmental justice by establishing links between pollution and community health problems and assist such communities (see H.R. 1510), [21AP] House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 146), [22AP] Information services: improve the management of environmental information and encourage innovation to enhance environmental quality (see H.R. 3448), [18NO] Iowa: require study of Loess Hills area to review options for protection and preservation of resources (see H.R. 1668), [4MY] John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program: establish (see H.R. 1934), [25MY] Lake Tahoe: promote environmental restoration (see H.R. 3388), [16NO] Las Cienegas National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 2941), [24SE] Long Island Sound: management plan implementation funding (see H.R. 3313), [10NO] -prohibit dumping of dredged material (see H.R. 855), [25FE] Louisiana: authorize water quality restoration projects for Lake Pontchartrain Basin (see H.R. 2957), [27SE] Materials Corridor Partnership Initiative: establish multiagency program to promote energy efficient and environmentally sound economic development along the Mexican border (see H.R. 666), [10FE] Mexico: require safety inspections on trucks crossing into the U.S. (see H.R. 2766), [5AU] -treatment of Mexican sewage flowing into U.S. waters (see H.R. 3310), [10NO] (see H.R. 3378), [16NO] Mining and mineral resources: establish a program of supplemental unemployment benefits for certain unemployed coal miners (see H.R. 3507), [18NO] Minnesota: temporary exception for certain counties from limitation on percentage of cropland that may be enrolled in the conservation reserve and wetlands reserve programs (see H.R. 2583), [21JY] Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge: protect endangered species and other wildlife using the refuge and safeguard refuge land around Minneapolis, MN, from physical or auditory impairment (see H.R. 1284), [25MR] Monuments and memorials: require public participation in designation of any national monument (see H.R. 1487), [20AP] -require public participation in designation of any national monument (H.R. 1487), consideration (see H. Res. 296), [21SE] Motor vehicles: include air pollution information on fuel economy labels for new automobiles (see H.R. 1976), [27MY] -provide for annual renewal of safety permits relative to transportation of hazardous substances (see H.R. 646), [9FE] ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT NAFTA: impact on employment and the environment (see H.R. 650), [9FE] National forests: exempt prescribed burning from regulations under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 236), [7JA] National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 3433), [17NO] National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1243), [24MR] National objectives: ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 960), [3MR] -priority assignments (see H.R. 525), [3FE] Natural resources: continue preparation of useful reports and repeal laws terminating reporting requirements relative to public lands, Native Americans, fisheries, wildlife, insular areas, and other related matters (see H.R. 3002), [4OC] -establish a fund to meet the outdoor conservation and recreation needs of the American people (see H.R. 701), [10FE] -use of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund acquisition, improvement, and maintenance of public resources (see H.R. 798), [23FE] Nevada: conveyance of the Griffith Project to the Southern Nevada Water Authority (see H.R. 1696), [5MY] disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see H.R. 1506), [21AP] disposal of certain Federal lands in Clark County, NV, and acquisition of certain environmentally sensitive lands (see H.R. 1757), [11MY] New York: maintenance and preservation of Governors Island (see H.R. 1343), [25MR] NOAA: authorize appropriations for the National Weather Service, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service activities (see H.R. 1553), [26AP] -authorize appropriations for the National Weather Service, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service activities (H.R. 1553), consideration (see H. Res. 175), [18MY] NRC: require applicants for, or holders of, operating licenses for nuclear power reactors to have emergency response plans for surrounding areas (see H.R. 1072), [11MR] Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (see H.R. 45), [6JA] Oceans: maintain health and stability of coral reef ecosystems (see H.R. 2903), [21SE] -provide financial assistance for coral reef conservation projects (see H.R. 3133), [21OC] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 149), [7JA] Oregon: allow role in decision making relative to environmental restoration and waste management at the Hanford Reservation (see H.R. 2052), [8JN] Pesticides: making supplemental appropriations to ensure inclusion in State source water assessment programs (see H.R. 1909), [24MY] Petroleum: limit sulfur concentrations in gasoline (see H.R. 888), [1MR] Power resources: authorize research to promote the conversion of biomass into biobased industrial products (see H.R. 2819), [8SE] (see H.R. 2827), [9SE] establish a cooperative program to evaluate the feasibility of using only fuel blended with ethanol to power municipal vehicles (see H.R. 3464), [18NO] establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 2250), [16JN] Public lands: increase Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Programs funding, resume State grant funding, and develop conservation and recreation facilities in urban areas (see H.R. 1118), [16MR] -moratorium on new mining activities (see H.R. 2601), [22JY] -use of alternative arrangements for windstormdamaged national forests and grasslands in Texas (see H.R. 1524), [22AP] Real property: private property owner rights (see H.R. 1142), [17MR] Recycling: require refund values for beverage containers and provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs (see H.R. 2676), [2AU] Refuse disposal: permit States to prohibit the disposal of solid waste imported from other nations (see H.R. 379), [19JA] -State control of municipal solid waste transportation and disposal (see H.R. 1190), [18MR] -State regulation of certain solid waste (see H.R. 378), [19JA] -State regulation of certain solid waste and exemption from civil liability relative to flow control ordinances (see H.R. 1270), [24MR] Research: authorize appropriations for marine research and related environmental research and development program activities of NOAA and the NSF (see H.R. 1552), [26AP] Rural areas: authorize grants for certain water and waste disposal facility projects in rural areas (see H.R. 3098), [180C] Safety: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1657), [3MY] San Gabriel, CA: funding and implementation of a long-term solution to groundwater contamination and water supply problems (see H.R. 910), [2MR] San Isabel National Forest: designate certain lands as Spanish Peaks Wilderness (see H.R. 898), [2MR] Sequoia National Forest: increase recreational opportunities and establish National Forest Preserve to protect Giant Sequoia ecosystem (see H.R. 2077), [8JN] Shivwits Plateau National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 2795), [5AU] Small business: provide regulatory assistance (see H.R. 296), [7JA] Solid waste: State control over disposal of out-of-State solid waste (see H.R. 891), [2MR] Solid Waste Disposal Act: management of remediation waste at brownfields and other remediation sites (see H.R. 2718), [5AU] Taxation: allow credit for dry cleaning equipment that uses reduced amounts of hazardous substances (see H.R. 1303), [25MR] -application of the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources to electricity produced from biomass facilities (see H.R. 1731), [6MY] -credit for recycling of hazardous wastes (see H.R. 286), [7JA] encourage contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes and qualified conservation contributions, and modify rules on estate tax exclusion for certain land (see H.R. 2263), [17JN] encourage production and use of electric vehicles (see H.R. 1108), [15MR] extend expensing of environmental remediation costs to contaminated sites located outside of targeted areas (see H.R. 2264), [17JN] extension of the credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources to include landfill gas (see H.R. 3466), [18NO] -permanently extend environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 1630), [29AP] -provide tax incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and the development of alternative fuels (see H.R. 2252), [17JN] -recycling and remanufacturing equipment credit (see H.R. 2953), [27SE] -reduce amortization period for reforestation expenditures and increase the maximum amount of such expenditures (see H.R. 1916), [25MY] -treatment of agricultural water conservation expenditures (see H.R. 579), [4FE] -treatment of clean-fuel vehicles by enterprise zone businesses (see H.R. 260), [7JA] Transportation: prohibit the awarding of transportation project grants relative to purchases of diesel-fueled buses for use in certain nonattainment areas (see H.R. 3326), [10NO] (see H.R. 3376), [16NO] Treaties and agreements: authorize the President to provide regulatory credit for voluntary early action to lessen environmental impacts from greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 2520), [14JY] conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement relative to Kyoto Protocol (see H.R. 2221), [15JN] Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 2720), [5AU] -authorize EPA grants to States to maximize the available water supply and develop alternative water sources (see H.R. 1106), [11MR] -biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity testing relative to publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 155), [7JA] -Federal decisions, actions, and regulations (see H. Con. Res. 86), [15AP] -moratorium on export of bulk fresh water until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 2595), [22JY] Water pollution: authorize estrogenic substances screening programs (see H.R. 1712), [5MY] -control from concentrated animal feeding operations (see H.R. 684), [10FE] establish a national clean water trust fund (see H.R. 1549), [22AP] estuary conservation and management programs funding (see H.R. 1096), [11MR] (see H.R. 1237), [23MR] exclude certain areas and activities from stormwater regulations, and limit liability of local governments relative to co-permittees and implementation of control measures (see H.R. 3294), [10NO] -restore estuary habitats through more efficient financing of projects and the enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal programs (see H.R. 1775), [12MY] Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: ensure congressional involvement in State actions relative to designation of rivers as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers (see H.R. 2857), [14SE] World Bank: prevent U.S. funds from being used for environmentally destructive projects or projects involving involuntary resettlement (see H.R. 2969), [29SE] Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 2833), [9SE] Messages Coastal Zone Management Act Implementation: President Clinton, [25FE] Federal Agency Climate Change Programs and Activities: President Clinton, [20AP] Reports filed Arctic Tundra Habitat Emergency Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2454) (H. Rept. 106-271), [29JY] Beaches Environmental Assessment, Cleanup, and Health Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 999) (H. Rept. 106–98), [19AP] Central Utah Project Acquisition of Water Rights, Completion of Project Facilities, and Implementation of Water Conservation Measures: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2889) (H. Rept. 106-417), [270C] Coastal Community Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2669) (H. Rept. 106-485), [18NO] Condemn Fishing Practice Known as Shark Finning: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 106-428), [1NO] Consideration of H.R. 999, Beaches Environmental As- Corps of Engineers Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Program for Fish Screens and Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2884) (H. Rept. 106–359), [1OC] Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1934) (H. Rept. 106– 242), [20JY] National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1243) (H. Rept. 106-224), [12JY] National Monument NEPA Compliance Act: Commit tee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1487) (H. Rept. 106-252), [22JY] Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 39) (H. Rept. 106– 80), [12AP] NOAA Appropriations for National Weather Service, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service Activities: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1553) (H. Rept. 106-146), [18MY] Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 45) (H. Rept. 106– 155), [20MY] Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 149) (H. Rept. 106–17), [12FE] Recycle America's Land Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1300) (H. Rept. 106-353), [30SE] Resources Reports Restoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3002) (H. Rept. 106-458), [8NO] Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 898) (H. Rept. 106-173), [8JN] Use of Capitol Grounds for Opening Ceremonies of Sunrayce 99: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 48) (H. Rept. 106-60), [16MR] ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE see FOREIGN AID ECONOMY Appointments Trade Deficit Review Commission, [25FE] Bills and resolutions Agriculture: impose a moratorium on large agribusiness mergers and establish a commission to review large agriculture mergers (see H.R. 3159), [270C] Antitrust laws: repeal (see H.R. 1789), [13MY] Arizona: protect permanent trust funds from erosion due to inflation and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds (see H.R. 747), [11FE] BLS: development and circulation of a monthly costof-living index (see H. Con. Res. 41), [4MR] Budget: deficit (see H. Con. Res. 160), [20JY] -require that certain surplus amounts be used for paying down the national debt (see H. Res. 55), [11FE] (see H. Res. 302), [23SE] (see H. Res. 306), [28SE] -support year 2000 proposed budget (see H.R. 3054, 3055), [70C] Caribbean nations: promote growth of free enterprise and economic opportunity, increase trade and investment with the U.S., and encourage free trade policies (see H.R. 1834), [18MY] CERCLA: reauthorize and reform Superfund program and promote brownfields redevelopment (see H.R. 1300), [25MR] Community development: encourage small business development in certain communities through support of Community Development Venture Capital funds (see H.R. 2812), [8SE] -provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones, enterprise communities, and strategic planning communities (see H.R. 2170), [10JN] (see H.R. 2463), [1JY] Contracts: require wages paid under Federal contracts to be above local poverty line (see H.R. 314), [7JA] Credit: adjust statutory exemptions and civil penalties to reflect inflation and eliminate certain rules in accounting for interest rebates in consumer credit transactions (see H.R. 1332), [25MR] Dept. of Defense: reform economic redevelopment process and improve ability to contract for protective services at installations being closed (see H.R. 172), [7JA] Dept. of Education: corrections in poverty data relative to cost-of-living statistics (see H.R. 1902), [20MY] Dept. of HUD: reform empowerment zone designation process by placing more emphasis on an applicant's poverty and unemployment rates (see H.R. 504), [2FE] Dept. of the Treasury: Exchange Stabilization Fund reform (see H.R. 1540), [22AP] District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 2688), [3AU] Ecology and environment: assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1756), [11MY] -assist local governments and encourage State voluntary response programs relative to remediating brownfield sites (see H.R. 1750), [11MY] encourage State response programs for contaminated sites, remove barriers to cleanup of brownfield sites, and return contaminated sites to economically productive or other beneficial uses (see H.R. 2580), [21JY] ensure recovery of biological diversity, strengthen protection of wildlife, and provide certain assurances to local governments and individuals relative to economic development efforts (see H.R. 960), [3MR] EPA: certify State voluntary cleanup programs for brownfield sites and clarify liability of landowners and prospective purchasers (see H.R. 1391), [13AP] Fair Labor Standards Act: provide an exemption to States which adopt certain minimum wage laws (see H.R. 2928), [23SE] Federal Reserve Act: repeal limit on stock loans (see H.R. 1539), [22AP] Foreign trade: identify countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 450), [2FE] -private right of action for injured parties due to unfair foreign competition (see H.R. 1201), [18MR] -promote agricultural commodities, livestock, and value-added products, and prepare for future bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations (see H.R. 817), [24FE] -strengthen U.S. ability to counteract foreign measures that act as market access barriers (see H.R. 3393), [16NO] FRS: abolish the Board of Governors and repeal the Federal Reserve Act (see H.R. 1148), [17MR] -broaden the range of discount window loans which may be used as collateral for Federal reserve notes (see H.R. 1094), [11MR] -mandate price stability as the primary goal of monetary policy (see H.R. 653), [9FE] Government: establish lower statutory limits on public debt for fiscal years 2000-2009 (see H.R. 948), [2MR] -promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunities for families (see H.R. 1040), [9MR] -require use of recovery audits by Federal agencies to improve the economy and efficiency of operations (see H.R. 1827), [17MY] House Rules: repeal relative to statutory limit on the public debt (see H. Res. 20), [7JA] (see H. Res. 80), [23FE] IMF: oppose use of proceeds from the sale of gold reserves for structural adjustment programs in developing countries (see H. Con. Res. 132), [14JN] -provide debt relief to highly indebted poor countries, end participation in Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility, and require that certain conditions be met before the sale of gold reserves (see H.R. 2939), [23SE] ECONOMY -requirements before sale of gold (see H.R. 2453), [1JY] Income: increase minimum wage and provide tax benefits for small businesses (see H.R. 3081), [140C] Iron and steel industry: establish an emergency loan guarantee program for steel and iron ore companies (see H.R. 1822), [14MY] -impose a temporary ban on importation of certain steel products from Japan, Russia, Republic of Korea, and Brazil (see H.R. 502), [2FE] -limit steel imports to the average monthly volume of such imports during the 3 years preceding July, 1997 (see H.R. 506), [2FE] -reduce the volume of steel imports (see H.R. 975), [4MR] reduce the volume of steel imports (H.R. 975), consideration (see H. Res. 114), [16MR] -respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions (see H.R. 412), [19JA] Materials Corridor Partnership Initiative: establish multiagency program to promote energy efficient and environmentally sound economic development along the Mexican border (see H.R. 666), [10FE] Mexico: require safety inspections on trucks crossing into the U.S. (see H.R. 2766), [5AU] Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 325), [19JA] (see H.R. 627), [8FE] (see H.R. 964), [3MR] -level (H.R. 325), consideration (see H. Res. 301), [23SE] NAFTA: impact on employment and the environment (see H.R. 650), [9FE] Ohio: designate the Youngstown-Warren area as an Public works: State and local capital projects funding (see H.R. 2777), [5AU] Railroads: maintain or create a national system that meets the transportation services needs of the U.S. economy (see H.R. 3398), [16NO] Rivers: economic development assistance for the lower Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 2911), [22SE] Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 1422), [14AP] (see H.R. 2180), [10JN] Taxation: adjust for inflation the amount of agricultural labor wages that can be paid without being subject to Federal unemployment taxes (see H.R. 1874), [19MY] -allocation of farm income among taxable years (see H.R. 1464), [15AP] -cost-of-living adjustment for unified estate and gift tax credit (see H.R. 2349), [24JN] extend research and development tax credit (see H.R. 1682), [4MY] extend research and development tax credit to Puerto Rico and the possessions of the U.S. (see H.R. 2137), [10JN] extend work opportunity tax credit relative to hiring of workers in rural areas (see H.R. 998), [4MR] -increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 864), [25FE] -promote job creation and expand small businesses in economically-distressed communities (see H.R. 3247, 3247), [8NO] -provide incentives and job training grants for communities affected by migration of businesses and jobs to Canada or Mexico as a result of NAFTA (see H.R. 1967), [26MY] -provide inflation adjustments to income threshold amounts applicable in determining taxable Social Security benefits (see H.R. 3437), [17NO] -reduce holding period for certain capital gains rates (see H.R. 1321), [25MR] -relief for families and businesses to encourage family stability, economic growth, and tax simplification (see H.R. 2574), [20JY] -require CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic scoring for provisions of bills or joint resolutions that reduce tax rates (see H.R. 29), [6JA] |