Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States has enjoyed the loyalty of the United States citizens of Guam, and that the United States recognizes the centennial anniversary of the Spanish-American War as an opportune time for Congress to reaffirm its commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam.
1998-10-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Concerning India's recent detonation of 5 nuclear devices.
1998-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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)
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House.
1997-02-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Insular Areas Oversight Avoidance Act
2000-07-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.
To amend the Organic Act of Guam for the purposes of clarifying the local judicial structure of Guam.
2000-03-16: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
To establish a standard time zone for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.
2000-12-23: Became Public Law No: 106-564.
Guam Omnibus Opportunities Act
2000-11-13: Became Public Law No: 106-504.
Y2K State and Local Government Assistance Programs Act
1999-03-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
To convert a temporary Federal judgeship in the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship, to authorize an additional permanent judgeship in the district of Hawaii, extend statutory authority for magistrate positions in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.
1999-03-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
To deny to aliens the opportunity to apply for asylum in Guam.
1999-05-18: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Guam War Claims Review Commission Act
2000-09-13: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
To reaffirm the commitment of the United States to help Guam achieve full self-governance, and for other purposes.
2000-10-25: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding environmental contamination and health effects emanating from the former United States military facilities in the Philippines.
2000-07-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
2002-10-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Rediscover America Act of 2001
2001-10-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
To authorize the establishment of a National Guard of the Northern Mariana Islands.
2002-01-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
To increase the waiver requirement for certain local matching requirements for grants provided to American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.
2002-10-11: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
Insular Areas Oversight Avoidance Act
2001-07-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.
Northern Marianas Delegate Act
2001-05-23: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.