Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-09-25 Date1997-09-25 PublicationVolume 143, issue 130 Sections159 House · 65 Senate House sections H.R. 2544, THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER COMMERCIALIZATION ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO COURT STREET SCHOOL SUPPORT OF THE 21ST CENTURY STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997 SIXTY YEARS OF SERVICE: THE LADIES' AUXILIARY OF THE DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION TRIBUTE TO "THE BIG HELP" NICKELODEON PROGRAM OHIO CITIZENS AGAINST LAWSUIT ABUSE TRIBUTE TO VIRGIL MURPHY U.S. ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY ANNOUNCES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC RECOGNITION SYSTEM [STARS] FELLOWS THE CREDIT UNION AUDIT IMPROVEMENT ACT RECOGNIZING IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY AMERICANS OF AUSTRIAN HERITAGE THE PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH STAMP ACT TRIBUTE TO FRANK HOLMGREN CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 77TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF THE EMERGENCY STUDENT LOAN CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1997 SISTER HARRIET OF CORTLAND NAMED NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPAL FORT SOUTHWEST POINT'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION ABERDEEN, MD, VOTED AN ALL-AMERICAN CITY BY THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE TRIBUTE TO STANLEY M. UMEDA BUDDY ROTHSTEIN TRIBUTE IN RECOGNITION OF MABEL ZIRKLE AND JOHN IRVIN TRIBUTE TO SIR JOHN KERR TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR JASON HU PERSONAL EXPLANATION DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE JUSTICE AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT 1998 DEDICATION OF THE LAWRENCE H. COOKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE HONORING JOE R. REEDER A TRIBUTE TO THE WEST VALLEY SOCCER LEAGUE THE MEDICARE HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT PAYMENT FAIRNESS ACT OF 1997 AND THE HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT TRUTH-IN-ADVERTISING ACT OF 1997 THE IRISH POTATO FAMINE FARMERS AGREE: TIERED PRICING PROMOTES WATER CONSERVATION HONORING SISTER JOANNE FEDEWA TRIBUTE TO TEMPLE ADAT ELOHIM ON THE INTRODUCTION OF THE ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSEL REMOVAL ACT OF 1997 HONORING THE BRAGG FAMILY TWO SHINING EXAMPLES INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TRIBUTE TO PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY IN RECOGNITION OF MS. JUDY FLUM'S LITERACY EFFORTS THE DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT REFUNDABILITY ACT IRS ABUSES MUST STOP TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE LAGRIMAS LEON GUERRERO UNTALAN THE EQUAL SURETY BOND OPPORTUNITY ACT TRIBUTE TO CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY CARMEN FRANCO TRIMINO'S HEART IS STILL IN CUBA APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 2378, TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT 1998 CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM EXTEND SECTION 245(i) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT THE NEED TO ELIMINATE THE MARRIAGE TAX PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE OCEANS ACT OF 1997 H.R. 2544, THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER COMMERCIALIZATION ACT OF 1997 A TRIBUTE TO FAUSTO A. ROSERO HELPING OTHERS DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WELCOMING THE REVEREND J.A. PANUSKA TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MOTION TO ADJOURN THE JOURNAL WHITE HOUSE THREATENS TO KEEP CONGRESS IN SESSION RALPH ELLISON'S "INVISIBLE MAN" JENNIFER DAVIS IMPRISONED IN PERU ACT NOW ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ANSWERS? MAJORITY LEADER ANNOUNCES CONSIDERATION SOMETIME THIS YEAR OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM CAMPAIGN FUND-RAISING INVESTIGATIONS THE IRS IS BEING PICKED ON ELIMINATE IRS CODE LORETTA SANCHEZ IS HERE TO STAY EPA NEW CLEAN AIR STANDARDS MOVE FORWARD ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM IMAGES OF PROGRESS CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF LITTLE ROCK NINE SAVE AMERICA, STOP LAWSUIT ABUSE WORKING TOGETHER ON 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL CRISIS CALL FOR MORE TAX RELIEF THE LITTLE ROCK NINE: A RIGHTFUL PLACE IN HISTORY LEGAL ISSUES IN DISPUTED CALIFORNIA ELECTION AGAINST H.R. 1270, NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT PASS MEANINGFUL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM WORKING FOR RACIAL HARMONY ANTIPERSONNEL LANDMINES WHAT ARE A MINORITY OF DEMOCRATS TRYING TO STOP? CONGRESS MUST HANDLE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE CONCERNING ELECTIVE DEMOCRACY SCHOOL CHOICE GAINING SUPPORT AMONG MINORITIES BIPARTISAN TASK FORCE TAKING THE BOLD STEP OF BANNING SOFT MONEY PRESIDENT THREATENS TO CALL US INTO SESSION TO INVESTIGATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM WHERE IS OUR VOTE ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM? MOTION TO ADJOURN CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2266, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 Mr. McHUGH changed his vote from "no" to "aye." So the amendment was rejected. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR H.R. 1127, NATIONAL MONUMENT FAIRNESS ACT OF 1997 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 LIMITING AMENDMENTS DURING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2267, DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 PERMISSION TO FILE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2203, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ANGOLA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 105-135) APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TRUST FUND BOARD LET JUSTICE PREVAIL SPECIAL ORDERS SENATE BILLS REFERRED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Ewing] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Montana [Mr. Hill] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Horn] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Diaz-Balart] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Manzullo] is recognized for 5 minutes. LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SUBSEQUENT ACTION ON A REPORTED BILL SEQUENTIALLY REFERRED PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Text of House Amendment 11 Text of House Amendment 12 Text of House Amendment 13 Text of House Amendment 14 Text of House Amendment 15 Text of House Amendment 16 Text of House Amendment 17 Text of House Amendment 18 Text of House Amendment 19 Text of House Amendment 20 Text of House Amendment 3 Text of House Amendment 21 Text of House Amendment 22 Text of House Amendment 23 Text of House Amendment 24 Text of House Amendment 25 Text of House Amendment 26 Text of House Amendment 27 Text of House Amendment 63 Text of House Amendment 4 Text of House Amendment 5 Text of House Amendment 6 Text of House Amendment 7 Text of House Amendment 8 Text of House Amendment 9 Text of House Amendment 10 Text of House Amendment 64 Text of House Amendment 65 Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL ACT OF 1997 FREEDOM OF RELIGION IN RUSSIA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 2266 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--EXECUTIVE NOMINATION DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998--CONFERENCE REPORT SENATE SCHEDULE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998--CONFERENCE REPORT STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF JUDGE KATHERINE SWEENEY HAYDEN (Executive Session) EXPLANATION OF ABSENCE LEGISLATIVE SESSION DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE REPORT CONGRATULATIONS TO KATHARINE SWEENEY HAYDEN THE IMPORTATION OF SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT RIFLES MORNING BUSINESS CASTRO'S CUBA IS A CRUEL AND FULL-BLOWN PURGATORY U.S. FOREIGN OIL CONSUMPTION FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 19 THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT CONCERNING THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ANGOLA-- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 69 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 1219 Introductory Statement on S. 1220 Introductory Statement on S. 1221 Introductory Statement on S. 1222 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 126--ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REPORTED AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS SENATE RESOLUTION 127--REGARDING A PLANNED STATE VISIT AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MURPHY TRIBUTE TO DON GORDON THE GARTNER GROUP, THE NEW YORK FEDERAL RESERVE BANK, AND DEUTSCHE MORGAN GRENFELL AGREE: POTENTIAL FOR A "MILD GLOBAL RECESSIO" MAJ. GEN. RAY E. McCOY, USA NATIONAL CENTER FOR RURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COL. RYSZARD KUKLINSKI COMPREHENSIVE TEST BAN TREATY TRIBUTE TO RAFAEL GARCIA AND OCTAVIO VIVEROS, JR. LANDMINES TRIBUTE TO ANGENETTE "ANGIE" MARTIN INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1997 THE NOMINATION OF PETER SCHER TO BE SPECIAL TRADE AMBASSADOR FOR AGRICULTURE MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR--S. 25 EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER SHOULD NOT BE ALONE IN THEIR FIGHT AGAINST THE DISEASE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FIRST NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965 PROVIDING PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF AU PAIR PROGRAMS ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1997 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATION