To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the application of the Act popularly known as the "Death on the High Seas Act" to aviation incidents.
1998-04-21: Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. Hearings held.
Congressional Pension Forfeiture Act of 1997
1997-05-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the reductions in social security benefits which are required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain Government pensions shall be equal to the amount by which the total amount of the combined monthly benefit (before reduction) and monthly pension exceeds $1,200.
1997-07-25: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act
1997-08-13: Became Public Law No: 105-41.
To amend title 39, United States Code, to allow postal patrons to contribute to funding for prostate cancer research through the voluntary purchase of certain specially issued United States postage stamps.
1997-10-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
ISTEA Reauthorization Act of 1997
1998-06-09: See H.R.2400.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for hospital care and medical services under chapter 17 of that title to veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart, and for other purposes.
1997-09-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
To mandate the display of the POW/MIA flag on various occasions and in various locations.
1997-04-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disorders in Resource Center Act of 1997
1997-10-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998
1998-05-12: Laid on the table. See S. 1605 for further action. (consideration: CR H3068)
To amend section 1128B of the Social Security Act to repeal the criminal penalty for counseling or assisting an individual to dispose of assets in order to become eligible for Medicaid benefits.
1997-09-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 1997
1997-05-06: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2178)
Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1997
1998-06-24: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Army Reserve-National Guard Equity Reimbursement Act
1997-12-17: Became Public Law No: 105-152.
Campaign Independence Restoration Act--Part II
1997-06-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
1998-10-27: Became Public Law No: 105-292.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an election of deduction in lieu of a basis increase where indebtedness secured by property has original issue discount and is held by a cash method taxpayer.
1998-04-01: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Point Reyes National Seashore Farmland Protection Act of 1997
1997-10-30: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, as the "H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
1998-10-10: See H.R.4110.
Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act of 1997
1997-10-06: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.