To provide a minimum survivor annuity for the unremarried surviving spouses of retired members of the Armed Forces who died before having an opportunity to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan.
1997-11-18: See H.R.1119.
Capital Gains Tax Reduction Act of 1997
1997-07-22: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5494-5495)
Truth in Budgeting Act
1997-02-05: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
To confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.
1997-10-30: Became Public Law No: 105-67.
Flag Desecration resolution
1998-09-01: By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-298. Minority views filed.
Balanced Budget amendment
1997-02-05: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of mammograms and biopsies in the fight against breast cancer.
1998-10-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the goals of National Mammography Day.
1997-10-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
1997-09-10: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to postpone final House action on legislative branch appropriations for any fiscal year until all other regular appropriations for that fiscal year are enacted into law.
1997-04-17: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for further studies and accurate guidelines regarding the use of mammograms and other technology to screen women between the ages of 40 and 49 for breast cancer.
1997-02-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Authorizing the House of Representatives to participate in State and local government transit programs pursuant to section 7905 of title 5, United States Code.
1998-04-21: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2060)
Congratulating the people of India on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their nation's independence.
1997-02-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to government discrimination in Germany based on religion or belief, particularly against United States citizens.
1998-08-06: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Supporting religious tolerance toward Muslims.
1998-08-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the sense of Congress that Members of Congress should follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson of the United States Capitol Police.
1998-10-01: Received in the Senate.
Honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.
1998-07-27: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9041)
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.
1998-07-27: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Declaring a national commitment to the exploration, development, and use of space.
1998-06-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Research and Development.
Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
1998-05-14: Message on Senate action sent to the House.