Fairness in Musical Licensing Act of 1997
1998-03-26: For Further Action See H.R.2589.
Fair Housing Reform and Freedom of Speech Act of 1997
1997-04-17: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in the State, and to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.
1997-07-22: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Expressing the sense of Congress that executive departments and agencies must maintain the division of governmental responsibilities between the national government and the States that was intended by the framers of the Constitution, and must ensure that the principles of federalism established by the framers guide the executive departments and agencies in the formulation and implementation of policies.
1998-08-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.
1997-04-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Uniformed Services Medicare Subvention Demonstration Project Act
1997-02-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the interference of the European Commission in the merger of the Boeing Company and McDonnell Douglas.
1997-07-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Urging the President to authorize the transfer of ownership of one the bells taken from the the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, to the people of the Philippines.
1998-04-02: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E560)
Bill Emerson English Language Empowerment Act of 1997
1997-01-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Privatization of Art Act
1997-02-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
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.
Capital Gains Tax Reduction Act of 1997
1997-07-22: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5494-5495)
Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to undertake an inquiry into whether grounds exist to impeach William Jefferson Clinton, the President of the United States.
1998-10-06: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9596)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Education, States, and local education agencies should spend a greater percentage of Federal education tax dollars in our children's classrooms.
1997-10-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
1998-06-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.
1998-04-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Requesting that the United States Postal Service issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
1998-05-22: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3758)
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
1998-06-05: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Relating to Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization.
1998-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
1998-09-01: By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-298. Minority views filed.