Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1999-05-26 Date1999-05-26 PublicationVolume 145, issue 77 Sections148 House · 77 Senate House sections WORLD POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT INTRODUCTION OF THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY--PHELPS DODGE CORPORATION WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT OF 1999 REGARDING THE PASSING OF MS. SANDRA CHAVIS 1999 SIXTH DISTRICT ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS VFW'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY ESTABLISHING FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH PACIFIC RIM COUNTRIES BOB COOK TURNS 80 CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. BRENDA BRYANT ON HER RETIREMENT McGOWAN HONORED IN HONOR OF HANK WILLIAMS III BEIJING'S BRINKMANSHIP IS DANGEROUS DEA ADMINISTRATOR TOM CONSTANTINE RETIRES THE ADMINISTRATION'S HARBOR SERVICES FUND ACT OF 1999 A TRIBUTE TO PIETER BOELHOUWER TRIBUTE TO RODNEY GRAHAM AND AKILAH HUGINE A TRIBUTE TO THE SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATION PRIVATE MALCOLM BARNES SHERROD OF IRVING TRIBUTE TO CHARLES W. DAVENPORT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING DR. ROBERT BICKFORD DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE ACCESS ACT IN RECOGNITION AND HONOR OF JUDGE MARTHA GLAZE IMPORTANCE OF THE AMERICAN CRUISE INDUSTRY TRIBUTE TO GILBERT COLLIER ARIZONA NATIONAL FOREST IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 MISSING, EXPLOITED, AND RUNAWAY CHILDREN PROTECTION ACT GALISTEO BASIN INTRODUCTORY REMARKS IN RECOGNITION OF COLBY STADJUHAR CARDISS COLLINS POST OFFICE BUILDING, OTIS GRANT COLLINS POST OFFICE BUILDING, MARY ALICE (MA) HENRY POST OFFICE BUILDING, AND ROBERT LeFLORE, JR. POST OFFICE BUILDING INTRODUCTION OF MEDICARE MODERNIZATION NO. 6: MEDICARE PREVENTIVE CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF ST. COLUMBKILLE PARISH SCHOOL RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS AND COMMENDING IPALCO ENTERPRISES DON'T ABANDON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASTHMA AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND TREATMENT ACT HONORING LEELA DE SOUZA AS A WHITE HOUSE FELLOW HEALTH INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT CRISIS IN KOSOVO (ITEM NO. 6), REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR JONATHAN DEAN, UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INTRODUCTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN ACT OF 1999 TRIBUTE TO THREE MISSOURI PHYSICIANS: DR. GREGORY GUNN, DR. RAY LYLE, AND DR. RUTH KAUFFMAN ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH IN HONOR OF NATIONAL FOSTER PARENT AWARENESS MONTH EXPOSING RACISM FIREARM CHILD SAFETY LOCK ACT OF 1999 INTRODUCTION OF THE RENTAL FAIRNESS ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION RONALD & ARLENE HAUSER: MODELS FOR US ALL H.R.--THE VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL CEMETERY ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONGRATULATING THE RIDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO THE KANKAKEE--IROQUOIS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TRIBUTE TO FIRST LIEUTENANT JAMES F. MUELLER CONGRATULATIONS ON THE RESTORATION OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO CHANCELLOR HILDA RICHARDS A TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN RAILWAY SAFETY AND FUNDING EQUITY ACT OF 1999 COMMENDATION OF MR. H. BEECHER HICKS III, WHITE HOUSE FELLOW FROM CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA IN MEMORY OF BILL SCOTT 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 AMERICANS DESERVE ANSWERS, NOT QUESTIONS CONSUMER SAFETY WITH GUNS U.S. NUCLEAR ARSENAL COMPROMISED CONGRATULATIONS TO UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION TECHNICAL CENTER WANG GOT GUNS AND CLINTON GOT CASH WAR IN KOSOVO REJECT AMENDMENT TO INCREASE MILK TAX GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR SCHOOLS DOD AUTHORIZATION BILL THE WAR IN KOSOVO PRICE-SETTING PRACTICES ON MILK CONSTITUTE INTERNAL TRADE BARRIERS INTRODUCING THE NAFTA IMPACT RELIEF ACT THE ADMINISTRATION HAS FAILED IN PROTECTING AMERICA'S NUCLEAR WEAPONS SECRETS CALLING FOR SENSIBLE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION THIS WEEK THE BEST SECURITY IS A BRIGHT LIGHT CONGRESS SHOULD ENACT GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION NOW INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR THE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY ASKING THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TO TAKE UP GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION NOW SAVING LIVES CAN RESULT WHEN PEOPLE START OBEYING EXISTING LAWS INTERNATIONAL CODE-SHARING AGREEMENTS BLAME AND THE CHINESE ESPIONAGE SCANDAL WHY WAIT TO DEBATE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION? ARMING OF COMMUNIST CHINA HOUSE SHOULD PASS GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY BREAK SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM GUN VIOLENCE SECURITY OF OUR NATION DEPENDS ON OUR RESPONSE TO CHINESE ESPIONAGE CONGRESS MUST DEAL WITH PROBLEM OF YOUTH VIOLENCE NOW BOTH PARTIES MUST WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE GREATER GOOD FOR AMERICA TOYS HAVE CHILD SAFETY MECHANISMS BUT NOT GUNS GENERAL LEAVE AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1259, SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE SAFE DEPOSIT BOX ACT OF 1999 PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRIES SUNDRY MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE SAFE DEPOSIT BOX ACT OF 1999 CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF SENATE FROM MAY 27, 1999 TO JUNE 7, 1999, AND CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF HOUSE FROM MAY 27, 1999 TO JUNE 7, 1999 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 902 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--(H. DOC. NO. 106-73) NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO BURMA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 106-74) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Brown) 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. Rush) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHY I AM A REPUBLICAN The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Wilson). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Millender-McDonald) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHY I AM A REPUBLICAN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FULLY FUND THE E-RATE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Idaho (Mrs. Chenoweth) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Holt) is recognized for 5 minutes. UNITED STATES' NATIONAL SECURITY COMPROMISED BY CHINESE ESPIONAGE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Becerra) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHY I BECAME A REPUBLICAN The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Wilson). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Kelly) is recognized for 5 minutes. ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH A CRISIS IN AGRICULTURE, AND THE NEED FOR BUDGET REFORM CALLING ON LEADERSHIP TO BRING UP HMO REFORM LEGISLATION RECESS The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Dreier) at 12 o'clock and 33 minutes a.m. REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1401, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT SUBSEQUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 7 Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER ORDER FOR MORNING BUSINESS SCHEDULE MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR MORNING BUSINESS LIFTING OF ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON INDIA AND PAKISTAN HUMAN TRAFFICKING FOR FORCED LABOR IN AN AMERICAN COMMONWEALTH MICROSOFT VERSUS DOJ CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 MORNING BUSINESS APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS--H.R. 1664 THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE WIC FOR MILITARY FAMILIES IMPORTED FOOD SAFETY ACT AGRICULTURAL TRADE FREEDOM ACT THE GUN SHOW LOOPHOLE FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1999 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE REPORT OF A COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 1124 Introductory Statement on S. 1127 Introductory Statement on S. 1125 Introductory Statement on S. 1126 Introductory Statement on S. 1128 Introductory Statement on S. 1129 Introductory Statement on S. 1130 Introductory Statement on S. 1131 Introductory Statement on S. 1132 Introductory Statement on S. 1133 Introductory Statement on S. 1134 Introductory Statement on S. 1135 Introductory Statement on S. 1136 Introductory Statement on S. 1139 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 35--PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE SENATE AND A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE RESOLUTION 108--DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH EACH YEAR A "NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED MADE IN USA LABEL DEFENSE ACT OF 1999 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET JEMEZ-PECOS REPATRIATION SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: MR. THOMAS MICHAEL DUNN TRIBUTE TO DANIEL BELL NATIONAL DRUG COURT WEEK TRIBUTE TO TIOGUE SCHOOL: 1999 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL 93RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA TRIBUTE TO 1998 AIR FORCE ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM A TRIBUTE TO TWO GREAT NAVAL HEROES TRIBUTE TO IDA KLAUS JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS: A GENTLEMAN OF PRINCIPLE VIOLENT AND REPEAT JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 1999 APPOINTMENTS MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1138 DECLARE PORTION OF JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA CANAL IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, NONNAVIGABLE WATERS LEWIS R. MORGAN FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) NOMINATION OF KENT WIEDEMANN TO BE U.S. AMBASSADOR TO CAMBODIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1999 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT OLDER AMERICANS MONTH BIRDS THAT DON'T FLY ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS WITHDRAWAL