Expressing the sense of the Congress that section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, popularly known as the Jones Act, and related statutes are critically important components of our Nation's economic and military security and should be fully and strongly supported.
1997-06-27: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1345)
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
1997-03-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
Providing for acceptance of a statue of Jack Swigert, presented by the State of Colorado, for placement in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes.
1997-05-09: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
To revise the effective date for military retiree cost-of-living adjustments for fiscal years 1996, 1997, and 1998.
1995-11-20: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2223-2224)
To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Old Spanish Trail and the Northern Branch of the Old Spanish Trail for potential inclusion into the National Trails System, and for other purposes.
1996-09-28: For Further Action See H.R.4236.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to restore the provisions of chapter 76 of that title (relating to missing persons) as in effect before the amendments made by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997.
1996-09-27: Received in the Senate.
Competitive Livestock Markets Act of 1996
1996-05-20: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Budget Process Reform Act
1996-09-28: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform and Oversight, Appropriations, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
1996-08-01: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9825-9831)
To ensure that payments during fiscal year 1996 of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities, of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans, and of other veterans benefits, and payments to Department of Veterans Affairs contractors providing services directly related to patient health and safety, are made regardless of Government financial shortfalls.
1995-12-20: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Livestock Grazing Act
1996-04-25: For Further Action See S.1459.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude length of service awards to volunteers performing fire fighting or prevention services, emergency medical services, or ambulance services from the limitations applicable to certain deferred compensation plans, and for other purposes.
1995-06-20: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to extend the interim protection of the Spanish Peaks planning area in the San Isabel National Forest, Colorado.
1996-08-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
To provide for a reduction in regulatory costs by maintaining Federal average fuel economy standards applicable to automobiles in effect at current levels until changed by law.
1995-08-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
To transfer management of the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma to the State of Oklahoma.
1996-05-09: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Electoral Rights Enforcement Act of 1995
1995-03-01: Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Citizens' Protection From Violent Crime Act of 1995
1995-05-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
To amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify the authorities and duties of the Secretary of Agriculture in issuing ski area permits on National Forest System lands and to withdraw lands within ski area permit boundaries from the operation of the mining and mineral leasing laws.
1996-05-01: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.
Truth in Lending Act Amendments of 1995
1995-03-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
United States National Tourism Organization Act of 1996
1996-10-11: Became Public Law No: 104-288.