Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1999-03-25 Date1999-03-25 PublicationVolume 145, issue 48 Sections161 House · 110 Senate House sections LET US NOT SEND TROOPS TO KOSOVO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BARTON SENIOR CENTER CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN OF COLOR DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH "PROJECT 2000"--A NATIONAL MODEL FOR HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT THE IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER INCENTIVE ACT OF 1999 IN HONOR OF TOM AND PAUL CALAMARAS A TRIBUTE TO ED HASTEY HONORING COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CORTEZ GROWERS EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR MEMBERS OF U.S. PEACE HONORING DAVID E. SMITH IN RECOGNITION OF THE HEART CENTER AT PARMA COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL CESAR CHAVEZ TRIBUTE TO HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR THE CHARITABLE GIVING TAX RELIEF ACT IN HONOR OF THE 60TH DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF PANTELIS AND DESPINA MARANGOS A TRIBUTE TO PAUL THOMPSON PERSONAL EXPLANATION WELCOMING THE CLASS OF DODSON MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORING THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY VALOR AWARD WINNERS ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY PAUL CALLENS PROMOTES RACIAL UNITY WITH EVERY STEP House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET--FISCAL YEAR 2000 PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE THANKS TO THOSE INVOLVED IN BUDGET PROCESS IN APPRECIATION OF MINORITY STAFF OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, APRIL 9, 1999, TO FILE REPORT ON H.R. 851, SAVE OUR SATELLITES ACT OF 1999 PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE DESIGNATION OF HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA OR HON. FRANK R. WOLF TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH APRIL 12, 1999 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE H.R. 45 IS A FAIRY TALE YEAR 2000 BUDGET BUDGET BREAKS CONTRACT WITH U.S. VETERANS REPUBLICAN BUDGET KEEPS FAITH WITH VETERANS AUTHORIZING SPEAKER, MAJORITY LEADER, AND MINORITY LEADER TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS AUTHORIZED BY LAW OR BY THE HOUSE NOTWITHSTANDING ADJOURNMENT DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1999 GENERAL LEAVE SPECIAL ORDERS NATIONAL HOLIDAY TO HONOR A NONVIOLENT FIGHT FOR JUSTICE; THE LIFE OF CESAR CHAVEZ The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Wicker) is recognized for 5 minutes. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING KIDNEY DONORS GUN SAFETY GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY IN HONOR OF WORLD WAR I VETERAN WILLIAM "CAPTAIN GLADY" OGLESBY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Biggert). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. H.J. RES. 22--MAKING THE BIRTHDAY OF CESAR ESTRADA CHAVEZ A NATIONAL HOLIDAY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. English) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME DO NOT BUY THE LIE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Gutierrez) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Cunningham) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Becerra) 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 gentleman from California (Mr. Berman) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Nethercutt) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi) is recognized for 5 minutes. TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE FAIR TAXATION ACT OF 1999 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Biggert). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman) is recognized for 5 minutes. NEEDED: JUSTICE AND A POLITICAL SOLUTION FOR THE KURDISH PEOPLE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION FROM CHINA LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT OATH OF OFFICE--MEMBERS, RESIDENT COMMISSIONER, AND DELEGATES EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS MINNESOTA VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PROTECTION ACT OF 1999 TRIBUTE TO ADRIENNE GIORDANO IN HONOR OF MONTE AHUJA CLOSER TO EMPIRE THE SILICONE BREAST IMPLANT RESEARCH AND INFORMATION ACT THE REFORESTATION TAX ACT OF 1999 JUSTICE FOR ATOMIC VETERANS ACT--H.R. 1286 PROTECTION OF AMERICAN WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS HONORING JACK STARK UPON HIS RETIREMENT HONORING WAYNE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR 150 YEARS OF SERVICE PERSONAL EXPLANATION APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 800, EDUCATION FLEXIBILITY PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1999 TRUTH IN LENDING MODERNIZATION ACTION OF 1999 IN HONOR OF SHIRLEY K. SMALL HONORING BOB CURRAN UPON HIS RETIREMENT IN HONOR OF SHANNON MELENDI TRIBUTE TO EAGLEVILLE, TN FORT BENNING, GEORGIA--1999 ARMY COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE COMMANDER- IN-CHIEF'S AWARD MARCH IS NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH BEAN THERE, DONE THAT HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUELLA POWELL KOONCE RECOGNIZING HOWARD "HOWIE" HERBERT EXPOSING RACISM THE VACCINATE AMERICA'S CHILDREN NOW ACT THE FRED F. HOLMES AWARD INTRODUCTION OF THE AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ACT VIRGINIA STATE POLICE MARSHALL FORCES TO ENHANCE HIGHWAY SAFETY ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY BURIAL ELIGIBILITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS NEED TO BE AMONG OUR HIGHEST PRIORITIES ON THE PASSING OF THREE EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVERS IN HONOR OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEQUOIA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER THE INTRODUCTION OF THE TAX CODE SECTION 415 RELIEF BILL THURGOOD MARSHALL UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE TRIBUTE TO SCOTT ANDERSON WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ACKNOWLEDGING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ROBERT CONDON AND THE ROLLING READERS DEATH TAX SUNSET ACT EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO DECLARATION OF PALESTINIAN STATE A BILL TO AMEND THE RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION TAX CREDIT TO PROVIDE A CREDIT AS AN INCENTIVE TO FOSTER COLLABORATIVE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS THROUGH BROADLY SUPPORTED NON-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT... AMENDING THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACT THE FOODBANKS RELIEF ACT OF 1999 TRIBUTE TO TOM B. SMITH SALUTE TO THE MOUNDS VIEW MUSTANGS IN HONOR OF JOHN F. SEGREST, JR. UPON HIS 83RD BIRTHDAY TOBACCO SETTLEMENT JOURNEY IN FAITH: WORKING FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL IN AMERICA HONORING SENATOR SAM ROBERTS THE GOOD SAMARITAN TAX ACT REPETITIVE FLOOD LOSS REDUCTION ACT OF 1999 TRIBUTE TO OSCAR FENDLER SALUTE TO THE HIGHLAND PARK MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 975, REDUCING VOLUME OF STEEL IMPORTS AND ESTABLISHING STEEL IMPORT NOTIFICATION AND MONITORING PROGRAM OPENING REMARKS OF GENE E. BRADLEY, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF JOURNEY IN FAITH AT THE FIRST ANNUAL SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON, MARCH 15, 1999 THE MEDICAID CHILD ELIGIBILITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 SHANNON MELENDI CELEBRATING THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF DAN AND BEV GANZ WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH STILL STRIVING FOR ECONOMIC EQUITY CONGRATULATING THE MARIPOSA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CAMP-PRICE DRY CLEANING ENVIRONMENTAL TAX CREDIT ACT WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH REMARKS ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO ELIMINATE TAXES ON TIPS UP TO $10,000 COMMENDING CITIZENS FROM CONNECTICUT FOR AIDING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE MITCH COMMENDING SIX AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERS FOR THEIR VITAL ROLES INTRODUCTION OF THE PATIENT FREEDOM FROM RESTRAINT ACT OF 1999 MORE JOBS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO BARTON E. WOODWARD OUR THANKS TO SUSAN L. TAYLOR TRIBUTE TO NELLIE MACKAY FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER AFFORDABILITY ACT FEDERAL PRISONER HEALTH CARE COPAYMENT ACT PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 975, REDUCING VOLUME OF STEEL IMPORTS AND ESTABLISHING STEEL IMPORT NOTIFICATION AND MONITORING PROGRAM PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF DR. HORACIO AGUIRRE CONGRATULATIONS TO HIGH POINT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL'S GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM A TRIBUTE TO SHASHUNNA WILLIAMS, AUGUSTINE WASHINGTON, AND BESSIE DEANS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO IMPOSE STRICTER MANDATORY PRISON TERMS FOR CRIMINALS USING FIREARMS HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR TAX RELIEF ACT VETERANS HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENTS LEGISLATION Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 PROTECT ME AND RESPECT ME CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA Senate CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 MORNING BUSINESS NATIONAL TARTAN DAY ADMIRAL ROY L. JOHNSON THE SENATE SAYS GOODBYE WASHINGTON CENTER FOR INTERNSHIPS AND ACADEMIC SEMINARS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 713 Introductory Statement on S. 714 Introductory Statement on S. 715 Introductory Statement on S. 716 Introductory Statement on S. 717 Introductory Statement on S. 718 Introductory Statement on S. 719 Introductory Statement on S. 720 Introductory Statement on S. 721 Introductory Statement on S. 722 Introductory Statement on S. 723 Introductory Statement on S. 724 Introductory Statement on S. 725 Introductory Statement on S. 726 Introductory Statement on S. 727 Law Enforcement Protection Act of 1999 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 23--PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 24--TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE NEED FOR THE UNITED STATES TO DEFEND THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SUPPLY SYSTEM FROM INDUSTRIAL SABOTAGE AND TERRORIST... SENATE RESOLUTION 75--RECONSTITUTING THE SENATE ARMS CONTROL OBSERVER GROUP AS THE SENATE NATIONAL SECURITY WORKING GROUP AND REVISING THE AUTHORITY OF THE GROUP AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET DISASTER MITIGATION PILOT PROGRAM OPEN-MARKET REORGANIZATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT NATIONAL INHALANTS AND POISONS AWARENESS WEEK SPRINGTIME "BEST GRADUATE SCHOOLS" IN THE NATION ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE TRIBUTE TO CONTOOCOOK VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION OF THE WAYNE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY SUBMISS: PART III SENATOR KENNEDY AND THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND AWARD SUPPORT FOR U.S. TROOPS IN KOSOVO RECOGNITION OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 414 TRIBUTE TO THE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY TEAMS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASONS NEW YORK YANKEE MANAGER JOE TORRE'S BATTLE WITH PROSTATE CANCER STRENGTHENING OUR FRONTLINES PENSION COVERAGE AND PORTABILITY ACT NATIONAL SCHOOL VIOLENCE VICTIMS MEMORIAL DAY ADMINISTRATION LETTER REGARDING STEEL IMPORTS RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE YEAR 2000 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM UNACCEPTABLE AND OUTRAGEOUS CUTS TO THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS BUDGET FLEXIBILITY IN EDUCATION COMPREHENSIVE BORDER PROTECTION ACT OF 1999 RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE BORDER PROTECTION ACT EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO FILE LEGISLATIVE OR EXECUTIVE ITEMS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1999 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO FILE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS ON MARCH 26, 1999 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 755 MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 754 RECONSTITUTING THE SENATE ARMS CONTROL OBSERVER GROUP AS THE SENATE NATIONAL SECURITY WORKING GROUP MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE MICROLOAN PROGRAM DISASTER MITIGATION COORDINATION ACT OF 1999 REPORTS BY THE POSTMASTER GENERAL ON OFFICIAL MAIL OF THE HOUSE EXTENSION OF AVIATION WAR RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM MAKING OF RISK MANAGEMENT DECISIONS PROTECTION FOR PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES THE CALENDAR CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LANDS TO THE COUNTY OF RIO ARRIBA, NM CARLSBAD IRRIGATION PROJECT ACQUIRED LAND TRANSFER ACT ROUTE 66 LEGISLATION FERC LICENSING OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS ON FRESH WATERS IN HAWAII WELLTON-MOHAWK TRANSFER ACT MINUTEMAN MISSILE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ESTABLISHMENT ACT OF 1999 ALASKA STATE JURISDICTION OVER SMALL HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS COASTAL HERITAGE TRAIL ROUTE IN NEW JERSEY SUDBURY, ASSABET, AND CONCORD WILD AND SCENIC RIVER ACT LEGISLATION TO TRANSFER PROPERTY IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO PERKINS COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM ACT OF 1999 FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION CONVENTION ON NUCLEAR SAFETY (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1999 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT CHINA'S WTO ACCESSION AND THE VISIT OF PREMIER ZHU RONGJI ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 12 NOON MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1999 NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS