Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-11-09 Date1997-11-09 PublicationVolume 143, issue 157 Sections166 House · 149 Senate House sections RELEASE OF HOUSE RESOURCE COMMITTEE MAJORITY STAFF REPORT ON SUBPOENAED NATIONAL MONUMENT DOCUMENTS LET'S GET SERIOUS ON THE WAR ON DRUGS AND ILLEGAL ALIENS HONORING F. DALE KUENZLI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MICHIGAN BEAN COMMISSION HONORING F. DALE KUENZLI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MICHIGAN BEAN COMMISSION THE SALE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION ACT H.R. 2888, THE SALES INCENTIVE COMPENSATION ACT NATO INFRASTRUCTURE FAIR SHARE ACT VETERANS' DAY 1997 SALUTE TO KAUFMAN COUNTY RED RIBBON CONTEST WINNERS SECTION 110 OF 1996 IMMIGRATION REFORM NEEDS THOUGHTFUL GO-SLOW APPROACH TO PREVENT CHAOS STATEMENT COMMENDING HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STRONG ENCRYPTION NEEDED TO PROTECT NATIONAL SECURITY THE WORKING AMERICAN'S TAX RELIEF ACT NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INCENTIVE ACT OF 1997 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALUMET CITY CHAMBER OF CONGRESS THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT HONORING MAYOR RAY BLEDSOE PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2264, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE LOAN CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM HELPING EMPOWER LOW-INCOME PARENTS [HELP] SCHOLARSHIPS AMENDMENTS OF 1997 IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CONGRATULATIONS DONALD DALLAS THE CONTINUING LEGACY OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE FAIR FRANCHISING TRIBUTE TO BILL AND DALE BELCHER ROUGH DRAFT OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE IN NATION'S DIALYSIS CENTERS TO HONOR AMERICA'S VETERANS PRESERVING PATIENT ACCESS TO METERED DOSE INHALERS HONORING PIETRO PARRAVANO, "HIGHLINER OF THE YEAR" COMMUNITY RECREATION AND CONSERVATION ENDOWMENT ACT TRIBUTE TO EDDIE ROBINSON BUDGET SURPLUSES BELONG TO WORKING AMERICANS RECOGNIZING DAN BLEDSOE TAX REFORM CONGRATULATIONS LEEROY CLARK REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MARSHALL GREEN RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO GERMAN GOVERNMENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MEMBERS OF MINORITY RELIGIOUS GROUPS A TRIBUTE TO RUBYE GIBSON FOR 80 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO VETERANS CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AUTHORIZATION ACT TRIBUTE TO HYSTERCINE RANKIN HELP FOR THE NATION'S COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN MARTY, NATIONAL MEDAL OF HUMANITIES RECIPIENT CONCERN ABOUT EXPORTS AND DOMESTIC CONTROLS NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS: KYL AMENDMENT WOULD PUT ELDERLY AND DISABLED CITIZENS AT SERIOUS FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL RISK WEST VIRGINIA'S SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD HONORED A TRIBUTE TO TRUSTEE MAY SHARP ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE LITTLE LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTICT BOARD OF EDUCATION PEOPLE OF CUBA INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES ELECTRONIC FINANCIAL SERVICES EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1997 RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF ALICE PETROSSIAN TRIBUTE TO IRSHAD-UI-HAQUE House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE LET US STICK TO THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE STAND UP FOR AMERICA: DEFEAT FAST TRACK TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL LANSFORD E. TRAPP NEW TRADE POLICY FOR ALL AMERICANS TIME FOR IRS REFORM STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT FAST TRACK FOREIGN OPERATIONS APPROPRIATION CONFERENCE REPORT AMERICA NEEDS RECIPROCITY, NOT DUPLICITY, IN TRADE COALGATE IN UTAH PUT PEOPLE FIRST: VOTE "NO" ON FAST TRACK END IRS PRACTICE OF MEETING QUOTAS TRIBUTE TO HARRY M. ROSENFELD SUPPORT RADIO FREE ASIA VOTE NO ON THE UPCOMING FAST TRACK BILL THE LEGACY OF THIS ADMINISTRATION CONGRESS MUST MAINTAIN ITS INTEGRITY UP TO THE END OF THE SESSION EDUCATION WOULD CHANGE IF WE HAD SCHOOL CHOICE CALLING FOR BALANCED TRADE AGREEMENTS WHICH CONTAIN PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT INVESTIGATION OF 1996 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IN TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CLARA BOSWELL PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--DISMISSAL OF CONTEST IN 46TH DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CORRECTION OF ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY RADIO FREE ASIA ACT OF 1997 DESIGNATION OF THE HONORABLE CONSTANCE A. MORELLA TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS FOR REMAINDER OF FIRST SESSION OF 105TH CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT OF 1997 CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 830, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1997 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SENATE BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REFERRED BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS House of Representatives ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY SMALL BUSINESS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE MICROCREDIT FOR SELF-RELIANCE ACT OF 1997 EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MEMBERS OF MINORITY RELIGIOUS GROUPS EXPO 2000 FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RADIO FREE ASIA ACT OF 1997 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MICROCREDIT FOR SELF-RELIANCE ACT OF 1997 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MEMBERS OF MINORITY RELIGIOUS GROUPS PERSONAL EXPLANATION EXPO 2000 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, 1998 CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 830, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1997 SENSE OF HOUSE IN SUPPORT OF FREE AND FAIR REFERENDUM ON SELF- DETERMINATION FOR PEOPLE OF WESTERN SAHARA FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE EXPRESSING CONCERN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN SAVINGS ARE VITAL TO EVERYONE'S RETIREMENT ACT OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999 STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA, LAND CONVEYANCE AUBURN INDIAN RESTORATION AMENDMENT ACT WATER-RELATED TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE JIMMY CARTER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ACQUISITION ARCHES NATIONAL PARK EXPANSION ACT OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE TRIBUTE TO HONORABLE THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA JAMES L. FOREMAN U.S. COURTHOUSE GENERAL LEAVE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970 AMENDMENT GENERAL LEAVE CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO, LAND TRANSFER GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY CLARIFICATIONS TO PILOT RECORDS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILL TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY FOREIGN AIRLINES FAMILY ASSISTANCE ACT GENERAL LEAVE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1026, EXPORT-IMPORT BANK REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 EXTENDING CERTAIN PROGRAMS UNDER THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996 AMENDMENT THE JOURNAL FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 738, AMTRAK REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1997 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE FIRST SESSION SINE DIE. LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AUTHORIZING SPEAKER TO DESIGNATE TIME FOR RESUMPTION OF PROCEEDINGS ON REMAINING MOTIONS TO SUSPEND RULES CONSIDERED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1997 ADJOURNMENT TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1997 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT WAIVING PRINTING ON PARCHMENT FOR REMAINING APPROPRIATION BILLS FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 1998 FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 CONSIDERING AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 314 AS ADOPTED WHEN CONSIDERED PERSONAL EXPLANATION Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS THANKING THE SENATE STAFF FOREIGN AID NOMINATIONS TRIBUTE TO JOHN LUNDY LANDMINES COMMERCIAL SPACE ACT OF 1997 EXTENSION OF TIME FOR MORNING BUSINESS THE BUDGET SURPLUS AND PAYROLL TAX BURDEN JUVENILE CRIME NOMINATION OF BILL LANN LEE CONSOLIDATION OF FEDERAL FOOD INSPECTION SERVICES WELFARE, HEALTH CARE, AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 2676 EXTENSION OF TIME FOR MORNING BUSINESS FEDERAL MEDDLING IN OREGON REDUCING THE RISK OF UNAUTHORIZED OR ACCIDENTAL LAUNCH OF BALLISTIC MISSILES ORDER OF PROCEDURE FAST-TRACK LEGISLATION LOOKING AHEAD FAST TRACK MY GRANDDAUGHTER SILVI JUDGES UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--CONFERENCE REPORT ACCOMPANYING S. 830 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1997--CONFERENCE REPORT FAST-TRACK LEGISLATION WE MUST BE FIRM WITH SADDAM HUSSEIN FAST TRACK UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 2607 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM, AND EDUCATION REFORM ACT OF 1998 ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FUNDING DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT OF 1997 DC SCHOOL VOUCHER BILL BILL LANN LEE NOMINATION ORDERS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1997 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW CONFIRMATIONS Senate THANKS TO MAJOR GENERAL LANSFORD E. TRAPP, JR. FISCAL YEAR 1998 LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE REPORT RETIREMENT OF HUMANA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DAVID E. JONES COMMENDING DAVID E. LARKIN FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE WITH THE BOY SCOUTS A VERMONTER MOVES ON UNITED STATES-SPAIN COUNCIL TRIBUTE TO REV. WALTER J. KEISKER CONGRATULATIONS TO EDITH BARCOMB CELEBRATING HER 88TH BIRTHDAY 1997: A BANNER YEAR OF WORK FOR SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE JUDGE IN MINNESOTA BLOCKS CLASS I DIFFERENTIALS MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME 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. 1493 Introductory Statement on S. 1495 Introductory Statement on S. 1496 Introductory Statement on S. 1497 Introductory Statement on S. 1498 Introductory Statement on S. 1499 Introductory Statement on S. 1500 Introductory Statement on S. 1501 Introductory Statement on S. 1503 Introductory Statement on S. 1504 Introductory Statement on S. 1508 Introductory Statement on S. 1509 Introductory Statement on S. 1510 Introductory Statement on S. 1512 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 67--DESIGNATING THE MILLENNIUM PROJECT SENATE RESOLUTION 150--RELATIVE TO A $1 COIN SENATE RESOLUTION 151--AMENDING THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION 152--CONCERNING THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL SENATE RESOLUTION 153--CONCERNING THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL SENATE RESOLUTION 154--CONCERNING THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT ACT OF 1997 THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 THE RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT ACT OF 1997 THE HOMEOWNERS PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 INDIAN CLAIMS COMMISSION LEGISLATION LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND LEGISLATION THE TELEMARKETING FRAUD PREVENTION ACT OF 1997 THE SENIOR CITIZEN HOME EQUITY PROTECTION ACT HOUSING PROGRAMS EXTENSION ACT OF 1997 THE 50 STATES COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROGRAM ACT THE FAA RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 VETERANS DAY PRESENTATION OF THE SILVER STAR MEDAL TO ALBERT SPONHEIMER, JR. THE WALT DISNEY CO.: 1997 CORPORATION OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE TO ALBERT W. MOORE WELCOME HOME 452D ARMY RESERVE ORDNANCE COMPANY INTERNATIONAL SATELLITE REFORM THE "ONE GOOD COW" PROJECT PROTECTION OF U.S. BORDERS FAST-TRACK LEGISLATION TRIBUTE TO DON NOEL TRIBUTE TO PIETRO PARRAVANO THE PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH STAMP ACT THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WETHERSFIELD TEEN THEATER COMPANY IN MEMORY OF THE OGONI 9 RETIREMENT FROM CONGRESS OF REP. FLOYD H. FLAKE HEROES SHINE IN NORTH DAKOTA FLOOD LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS BILL TRIBUTE TO DAN VECE, SR. VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO BERNARD G. SEGAL REAUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH, ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT TRIBUTE TO GEN. JOHN SHALIKASHVILI DEPLORING THE FAILURE TO FUND A PUGET SOUND CRAB LICENSE BUYBACK SUBMITTING CHANGES TO THE BUDGET RESOLUTION AGGREGATES AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ALLOCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION HOMEOWNERS PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 CANCELLATION DISAPPROVAL ACT OF 1997 COMPREHENSIVE ONE-CALL NOTIFICATION ACT OF 1997 MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS OF 1997 EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING WOMEN'S MUSEUM INSTITUTE AMENDING STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE PROFESSIONAL BOXING SAFETY ACT AMENDMENT PETER J. McCLOSKEY POSTAL FACILITY THE CALENDAR OSCAR GARCIA RIVERA POST OFFICE BUILDING CARLOS J. MOORHEAD POST OFFICE BUILDING DOUGLAS APPLEGATE POST OFFICE BUILDING ANDREW JACOBS, JR. POST OFFICE BUILDING JOHN T. MYERS POST OFFICE BUILDING PROVIDING CERTAIN BENEFITS OF THE PICK-SLOAN MISSOURI RIVER BASIN PROGRAM TO THE LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBE FEDERAL JUDICIARY PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTATION MAMMOGRAPHY QUALITY STANDARDS REAUTHORIZATION ACT UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENTS--S. 1216 AND S. 629 DAVID DYER FEDERAL COURTHOUSE AMENDING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT AMENDING SECTION 3165 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS ACT OF 1997 DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGMENT FUNDS OF THE OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF MICHIGAN TELEMARKETING FRAUD PREVENTION ACT OF 1997 MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 2513 SENIOR CITIZEN HOME EQUITY PROTECTION ACT 50 STATES COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROGRAM ACT