Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-06-12 Date1997-06-12 PublicationVolume 143, issue 82 Sections116 House · 99 Senate House sections EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCERNING VIOLENCE ON TELEVISION CLARIFICATION BY FATHER DRINAN CORRECTING PERCEPTIONS ABOUT GUAM AND THE CNMI PERSONAL EXPLANATION A TRIBUTE TO W.D. FARR H.R. 1876, A BILL TO CLARIFY THAT COMPONENTS OF CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS SHALL BE PROVIDED THE SAME STATUS AS THE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUSES A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE A TRIBUTE TO DONALD V. WEIDMAN KILDEE SALUTES THE HOUSE OF SPENCER TRIBUTE TO THOMAS FAHEY IN HONOR OF IDA INEZ BERROCAL TORRES TRIBUTE TO THE U.S. OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSEL, "ATLANTIS" MY GOOD FRIEND HOMER C. JONES--GET WELL SOON TRIBUTE TO FRED FARR HONORING JUDGE ROBERT KURTZ RODIBAUGH RABBINIC CABINET VISITS JEWISH COMMUNITY IN TUNISIA JERUSALEM EMBASSY RELOCATION ACT DANKE SCHOEN, HERR KRAFFT STATEMENTS BY NEAL GAY AND ROBERT BURKE, CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL, REGARDING SCHOOL CHOICE TRIBUTE TO MARCIA NELSON INTRODUCTION OF THE HOME TELECOMMUTER TAX POLICY ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO MINNIE COX BUILDING A MARITIME TEAM NATIONAL CITY'S RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL: AN EFFECTIVE CITIZEN CRIME FIGHTING PROGRAM TO HELP TAKE BACK OUR NEIGHBORHOODS RHODE ISLAND TO HOST NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION WE WILL TRULY MISS LONG ISLAND DANNY TAIWAN INTRODUCTION OF A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE SAFE KIDS BUCKLE UP CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK THE SPIRIT OF MARGE AHRENS STATEMENT BY MARK GEORGE AND MARY NEWMAN, HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL, HANOVER, NH, REGARDING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CONGRATULATIONS TO ALTUS HIGH SCHOOL INTRODUCTION OF THE DISADVANTAGED MINORITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1997 INTRODUCTION OF THE SAMUEL MUDD RELIEF ACT OF 1997 IN HONOR OF LYDIA TRINIDAD: A DISTINGUISHED WOMAN AND TRUE HUMANITARIAN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ONLY TRIBUTE TO THREE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAMBERTVILLE-NEW HOPE ROTARY CLUB HONORING PASTOR EDWARD McCREE, SR. STATEMENTS BY IAN GOLLUB AND AMANDA SCHROCKE, HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL, HANOVER NH, REGARDING CLEAR-CUTTING HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY TO THOMAS AND IRENE NEWSHAM MONMOUTH-OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. RANKS NO. 3 MOST LIVABLE IN UNITED STATES INFORMATION ON MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER THE REVEREND ROBERT BAGGOTT III, GUEST CHAPLAIN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE REPORT TO MEMBERSHIP ON FLOOD AID NEGOTIATIONS DADS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS AMEND THE CONSTITUTION TO PREVENT BURNING OF OLD GLORY FATHERHOOD FATHERHOOD PROMOTION TASK FORCE PROTECTING THE SACRED SYMBOL OF THIS NATION, THE AMERICAN FLAG PROMOTION OF FATHERHOOD IS CRITICAL REDUCING THE TAX BURDEN ON FATHERS CLEAN DISASTER RELIEF BILL CUT TAXES, HELP RESTORE THE AMERICAN DREAM SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS CLONING BAN VERSUS PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION BAN EMERGENCY FLOOD RELIEF BILL TAX CUTS SUPPORT EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF REPEAL THE DEATH TAX STOP PLAYING GAMES WITH DISASTER RELIEF WHY THE PRESIDENT VETOED THE DISASTER RELIEF BILL BALANCED BUDGET AGREEMENT INSIDIOUS EFFECTS OF THE DEATH TAX THE BALANCED BUDGET AGREEMENT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE NEED TAX RELIEF THE REST OF THE STORY CAPITAL GAINS TAX RELIEF IMPORTANT FOR AMERICAN ECONOMY PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 54, PROHIBITING THE PHYSICAL DESECRATION OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEADLINE FOR FILING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1119, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF HON. JIM McDERMOTT, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF HON. JIM McDERMOTT, MEMBER OF CONGRESS RECESS AFTER RECESS PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1871, 1997 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, AND FOR OVERSEAS PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS, INCLUDING THOSE IN BOSNIA GENERAL LEAVE 1997 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, AND FOR OVERSEAS PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS, INCLUDING THOSE IN BOSNIA LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1997 HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1997 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT EXTENDING ORDER OF HOUSE OF MAY 7, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 24, 1997 MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS FOR FATHERS SPECIAL ORDERS ATTEMPTS DURING BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS TO COME THROUGH THE BACK DOOR ON ISSUES OF WORKER PAY AND PROTECTIONS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. Jones] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio [Ms. Kaptur] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Smith] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia [Ms. Norton] is recognized for 5 minutes. INVESTIGATION OF DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE FUND-RAISING EFFORTS A TRIBUTE TO SHARON BRYSON The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Kansas [Mr. Tiahrt] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Oregon [Ms. Furse] is recognized for 5 minutes. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS ON THE MINIMUM WAGE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Ehlers] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington [Mr. Metcalf] is recognized for 5 minutes. MORE ON THE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL AVOID ANOTHER GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ADJOURNMENT OATH OF OFFICE, MEMBERS, RESIDENT COMMISSIONER, AND DELEGATES EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER REV. DENNIS E. ELLISEN ORDERS FOR TODAY DEDUCTIBILITY OF HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS TIME TO FACE THE TRUTH ABOUT CHINA PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR U.S. FOREIGN OIL CONSUMPTION FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 6 THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REUNIFICATION OF JERUSALEM DEVILS LAKE FLOOD ORDER FOR RECESS DISASTER RELIEF IS URGENT RECESS RECESS UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS CONTINUING RESOLUTION INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CRIME 1997 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, AND FOR OVERSEAS PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS, INCLUDING THOSE IN BOSNIA BIRTH DEFECTS PREVENTION ACT OF 1997 MORNING BUSINESS 1997 SPRING PAGES THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REUNIFICATION OF JERUSALEM NATO ENLARGEMENT AFTER PARIS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 888 Introductory Statement on S. 889 Introductory Statement on S. 890 Introductory Statement on S. 891 Introductory Statement on S. 892 Introductory Statement on S. 893 Introductory Statement on S. 894 Introductory Statement on S. 895 Introductory Statement on S. 896 Introductory Statement on S. 897 Introductory Statement on S. 898 Introductory Statement on S. 899 Introductory Statement on S. 900 Introductory Statement on S. 901 Introductory Statement on S. 902 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 98--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE SENATE RESOLUTION 99--RELATIVE TO OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 32--RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING AMERICAN AIRMEN AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE REIGLE-NEAL CLARIFICATION ACT OF 1997 THE AMERICAN SAMOA DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1997 THE PRODUCT LIABILITY REFORM ACT OF 1997, BIOMATERIALS ACCESS ASSURANCE ACT OF 1997 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET REAR ADM. AUDREY F. MANLEY EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT TRIBUTE TO MORTIMER CAPLIN RECOGNITION OF SUE MATTHEW AND JAN WEGENKE'S ASSISTANCE DURING THE FLOODS OF 1997 RECOGNITION OF THE McCOOK COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT'S ASSISTANCE DURING THE NATURAL DISASTERS OF 1997 RECOGNITION OF RENEE PARKER AND THE RAPID CITY UNITED WAY'S ASSISTANCE DURING THE FLOODS OF 1997 RECOGNITION OF BUTLER MACHINERY'S ASSISTANCE DURING THE FLOODS OF 1997 RECOGNITION OF CHUCK TINANT'S ASSISTANCE DURING THE FLOODS OF 1997 SERVICE IN AMERICA TRIBUTE TO THE TOWNS OF NASHUA, PORTSMOUTH AND MANCHESTER ON BEING NAMED TO MONEY MAGAZINE'S BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN AMERICA NATIONAL HOME OWNERSHIP WEEK TRIBUTE TO MACON COUNTY GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RIEGLE-NEAL CLARIFICATION ACT OF 1997 AMENDMENTS TO THE ORGANIC ACTS OF GUAM AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION ACT THE CALENDAR CARL B. STOKES UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE SAM NUNN FEDERAL CENTER WILLIAM AUGUSTUS BOOTLE FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE REYNALDO G. GARZA U.S. COURTHOUSE DAVID W. DYER FEDERAL COURTHOUSE J. ROWLAND FEDERAL COURTHOUSE MARTIN V.B. BOSTETTER, JR. U.S. COURTHOUSE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) Statement on the Nomination of Maj. Gen. Robert Bernard Flowers (Executive Session) Statement on the Nomination of Michael Armstrong (Executive Session) STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JAMES A. HARMON (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1997 PROGRAM AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO REPORT ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT FATHER'S DAY FAREWELL TO THE SENATE PAGES ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 11 A.M., MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1997 NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS