Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1999-04-15 Date1999-04-15 PublicationVolume 145, issue 52 Sections131 House · 62 Senate House sections INTRODUCTION OF OSHA REFORM BILLS NANCY JALONEN, 1999 BRAVO! RECIPIENT HONORING MARY BIANCHINI TRIBUTE TO MERVIN G. MORRIS CONFERENCE REPORT ON HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 68, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 TRIBUTE TO JIM SCHUETTE HONORING THE SHEPELS AND MARIA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF ACCOMPLISHMENT HONORING RONALD ANSIN THE FAMILY FARM PROTECTION ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE DAVID CHETCUTI FIREARMS MODIFICATION ACT--H.R. 1428 100th ANNIVERSARY OF UNIONTOWN HOSE FIRE CO. NO. 2 OF HASTINGS-ON- HUDSON, NY TRIBUTE TO ROSLYN G. MORRIS ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C.'s SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION THE DEATH TAX ELIMINATION ACT AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRANSPLANTATION THE CARING FOR AMERICA'S CHILDREN ACT CONGRATULATING PETER AND FRANCES KENDALL RECOGNITION OF CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL AND GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER INTRODUCTION OF THE PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT IN RECOGNITION OF THE CANTON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND'S INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION CHAMPIONSHIP IN DUBLIN, IRELAND NOBEL LAUREATE ELIE WIESEL TEACHES ABOUT THE TRAGEDY OF INDIFFERENCE BUILDING TRANSPORTATION ASSETS FOR AMERICA ST. ALOYSIUS CENTENNIAL HONORING PASTOR RODNEY H. TRAVIS IN SUPPORT OF THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION EXPOSING RACISM IN HONOR OF LET'S CELEBRATE, INC., FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING HUNGER AND POVERTY IN HUDSON COUNTY IN HONOR OF NORMANDY HIGH SCHOOL'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS DIANNE S. NURY IN HONOR OF SAN LORENZO CLUB TRIBUTE TO SARAH NEWCOMB McCLENDON TRIBUTE TO NEW INDUCTEES TO MINNESOTA AVIATION HALL OF FAME INTRODUCTION OF TRAFFIC STOPS STATISTICS ACT OF 1999 INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR POLICE OFFICER SAFETY ACT OF 1999 INTRODUCTION OF THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION ACT OF 1999 TAXES AND HOME OWNERSHIP TRIBUTE TO FREEHOLDER THERESA BROWN ON BEING NAMED "FREEHOLDER OF THE YEAR" BY THE NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE OF MAYORS MERGER BETWEEN AMERITECH AND SBC COMMUNICATION AIRSPACE REDESIGN ENHANCEMENT ACT INTRODUCTION OF THE TRUTH IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1999 IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR TRIBUTE TO HARRY BAKER REGARDING THE PASSING OF MS. SONYA BEMPORAD OF DALLAS IN HONOR OF MONTACHUSETT GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS IN HONOR OF THE CLEVELAND SLOVAK DRAMATIC CLUB HONORS LISETTE BERNIER-McGOWAN FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IN HONOR OF MR. JOSEPH CUNDARI FOR HIS DEDICATION TO HARRISON AND TO HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOMEOWNERSHIP--LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM THE INTRODUCTION OF THE WORKING AMERICANS WAGE RESTORATION ACT IN HONOR OF PATRICK SWEENEY IN HONOR OF TERENCE FREITAS INTRODUCTION OF THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PEACE TAX FUND BILL VFW VOICE OF DEMOCRACY WINNING ESSAY FROM HAWAII SALUTE TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH IN HONOR OF RENAMING THE WADE PARK VA MEDICAL CENTER FOR LOUIS STOKES ROCKAWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS BRAVEST AND FINEST LUNCHEON INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO EXTEND AND IMPROVE THE NATIONAL WRITING PROJECT IN HONOR OF DR. RUSSELL L. TRAVIS GAO FINDS 43% OF ELIGIBLE MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES NOT RECEIVING LOW- INCOME PROTECTION IT IS TIME TO SERVE OUR VETERANS INTRODUCTION OF CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1999 HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION AND KOSOVO IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH LOCAL CENSUS QUALITY CHECK ACT House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER THE POWER TO TAX IS THE POWER TO DESTROY TRIBUTE TO THE JONESBORO SUN PRESERVING STILTSVILLE, A COMMUNITY OF HOMES IN THE PRISTINE WATERS OF BISCAYNE BAY TAX DAY MORE MONEY DOWN THE RUSSIAN SINKHOLE IT IS TIME TO ABOLISH OUR TAX CODE AND THROW THE IRS OUT WITH IT THE BOMBING IN SERBIA MUST STOP MAKING EDUCATION A PRIORITY WORKING AMERICANS KNOW BETTER HOW TO SPEND THEIR MONEY THAN THE GOVERNMENT DOES URGING BRITISH AIRWAYS TO RETAIN FACILITIES IN JACKSON HEIGHTS, QUEENS, NEW YORK HOW MUCH LONGER WILL TAXERS AND SPENDERS BLOCK REPUBLICAN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE TAX CODE? PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT MEDICARE GOOD TAX POLICY: THE HOME MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION THE PRESIDENT PROPOSES HUGE TAX INCREASES EDUCATION AND THE FUTURE OF AMERICA'S CHILDREN A STAND AGAINST THE PRESIDENT'S EFFORTS TO RAISE TAXES CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION TAX DAY HOUSE AND SENATE SHOULD QUICKLY PASS FULL FUNDING FOR DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE REPUBLICANS HEAR AMERICA'S VOICES ON TAXES REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 124 AND H.R. 469 TAX LIMITATION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT EXTENSION OF TAX BENEFITS AVAILABLE WITH RESPECT TO SERVICES PERFORMED IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA AND CERTAIN OTHER AREAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERMITTING USE OF ROTUNDA OF CAPITOL FOR CEREMONY IN HONOR OF FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF NATO, AND WELCOMING REPUBLIC OF POLAND, REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY, AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC INTO NATO RECOGNIZING AND HONORING CREWMEMBERS OF U.S.S. "ALABAMA" AND U.S.S. ALABAMA CREWMEN'S ASSOCIATION EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT GOVERNMENT OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA AND PRESIDENT MILOSEVIC RELEASE UNITED STATES SERVICEMEN AND ABIDE BY GENEVA CONVENTION ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1999 HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1999 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT SPECIAL ORDERS 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. CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION REFORM EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER PEACE HAWKS--WITH EYES ON THE GROUND TAX DEDUCTION FAIRNESS ACT OF 1999 ON NATIONAL SECURITY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES GROUP LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE ACT OF 1999 SENDING GROUND TROOPS TO KOSOVO WOULD COMPOUND A HUGE FOREIGN POLICY ERROR The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Shimkus). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Holt) is recognized for 5 minutes. EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT OF 1999, LEGISLATION AS SIGNIFICANT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AS THE HOMEOWNER'S MORTGAGE DEDUCTION THE KOSOVO CONFLICT, NO END IN SIGHT OUR POWS, WE WANT THEM SAFE, SOUND AND RETURNED BILLIONS OF DOLLARS SPENT ON SALMON RESTORATION IN COLUMBIA RIVER BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, WITH MINIMAL RESULTS RESPONSIBLE BUDGETING AND THE BEST USE OF THE BUDGET SURPLUS AMERICA NEEDS TO SET BUDGET PRIORITIES AND FOCUS ON PAYING DOWN THE NATIONAL DEBT CHINESE ESPIONAGE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS DISCHARGE PETITIONS Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000--CONFERENCE REPORT ORDER OF PROCEDURE CONGRATULATING THE 1999 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM UNIFORMED SERVICES FILING FAIRNESS ACT OF 1999 MORNING BUSINESS KOSOVO POLICY MORTGAGE DEDUCTIONS EXTENSION OF CERTAIN TAX BENEFITS TAX DAY, APRIL 15 COMMENDING SENATOR GRAMS TAX DAY TAX FREEDOM DAY TRIBUTE TO MR. LYNN W. HENINGER, NASA DEPUTY ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE NORTHAMPTON, MA--A REVITALIZED CITY THE PROTECT ACT SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE YEAR 2000 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM IMF GOLD TRIBUTE TO CARDINAL SILVA THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 805 Introductory Statement on S. 806 Introductory Statement on S. 807 Introductory Statement on S. 808 THE CONSERVATION TAX INCENTIVES ACT OF 1999 The "Caring for America's Children" Act THE SAFE SENIORS ASSURANCE STUDY ACT OF 1999 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 26--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE CURRENT FEDERAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST PAID ON DEBT SECURED BY A FIRST OR SECOND HOME SHOULD NOT BE FURTHER... SENATE RESOLUTION 77--COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HUSKIES FOR WINNING THE 1999 NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SENATE RESOLUTION 78--TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION 79--DESIGNATING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE FOR THE 106TH CONGRESS SENATE RESOLUTION 80--CONGRATULATING BOYD CLINES, LARRY ROGERS, AND MATT MOSELEY FOR THEIR BRAVERY AND COURAGE IN THE APRIL 12, 1999, RESCUE MISSION OF MR. IVERS SIMS NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE'S TO MEET JUDGE BARRY RUSSELL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA IN RECOGNITION OF HENRY S. LANDAU AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE SENATE DESIGNATING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE CONGRATULATING BOYD CLINES, LARRY ROGERS, AND MATT MOSELEY FOR THEIR BRAVERY AND COURAGE REFERRAL OF MEASURE--S. 754 TERRY SANFORD FEDERAL BUILDING REREFERRAL OF S. 302 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ORDERS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1999 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1999 NOMINATIONS